Brian Smith Funeral Services Ltd

Brian Smith Funeral Services Ltd Proudly serving our community since 1992. Scotland's Best Funeral Team - Highly Recommended - 2024

Brian Smith Funeral Services is a local, family-run business offering compassionate support to families, based in Peterculter, Banchory and Aboyne.

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:MILNE(Craigievar)Suddenly but peacefully a...
10/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:

MILNE
(Craigievar)

Suddenly but peacefully at ARI on Thursday, March 26, 2026, George (Geordie) aged 81 years. Son of the late Meg, brother to John, devoted uncle to Gillian and Graeme, Connie and Jonny, and the late Sandra, much loved great uncle to Jack, Eilidh, Ryan and Lyra, brother-in-law to Lorraine and friend to many. Funeral service in Baldarroch Chapel, Crathes on Thursday, April 16 at 11.30am, thereafter to Lumphanan Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully welcome. Donations, if desired, to the Aboyne Community Nurses. Sorely missed.

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:GILBERT(Banchory)It is with heavy hearts, ...
10/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:

GILBERT
(Banchory)

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the very tragic loss of Kevin (Skinner), on Monday, March 16, 2026, aged 44 years. Beloved son of Keith and Irene, loving brother of Amanda, brother-in-law of Sean, devoted uncle to Harris and Summer, also a nephew, great nephew, cousin, postie, darts player and good friend to many. Funeral service in Aberdeen Crematorium, Hazlehead (West Chapel) on Friday, April 17 at 1.30pm to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, to Men In Mind.

https://briansmithfuneralservices.co.uk/kevingilbert/

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:THOW(Finzean/Aboyne)Jessie and fa...
10/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:

THOW
(Finzean/Aboyne)

Jessie and family would like to thank so much the very kind folks who sent cards, flowers, visited and phoned on the great loss of Davie. Many tears, laughs and happy memories have been shared. Lots of thanks to Shaun and colleagues at Brian Smith Funeral Services and John McRuvie for his very apt and thoughtful words. Special thanks go to all staff and doctors at Aboyne Hospital and Surgery; their care and kindness have been outstanding. Davie will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:McGARTHLAND(Crathie/Tarland/Banch...
10/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:

McGARTHLAND
(Crathie/Tarland/Banchory)

The family of the late Albert McGarthland would like to thank all who paid their last respects to Albert at Baldarroch Crematorium, and to James Cooper who did an excellent job of piping us in and out of the chapel. A big thank you to Rachel Donald for conducting the service, to Shaun McCombie of Brian Smith Funeral Services for his care and compassion, and to the Banchory Legion for the refreshments. Finally, thank you to everyone who donated to SANDS, a total of £132 was raised.

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:PETER(Banchory/Drumoak)The family...
10/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:

PETER
(Banchory/Drumoak)

The family of the late William Peter would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy received following their sad loss of Bill. Special thanks to Fairview Nursing home for their care of Bill and ongoing support to Rosie, to Heather Morrison MBE for the lovely service she conducted and her help and advice, to Sam at Brian Smith Funeral Services for his professionalism in all of the arrangements and finally to the staff at The Milton Brasserie for the lovely teas. The family appreciate those who travelled significant distances to be with us for the funeral. Sadly missed.

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:SHARP(Oldmeldrum)It is with great sadness ...
10/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:

SHARP
(Oldmeldrum)

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Alexander (Alex) Sharp at home on Thursday, March 19, 2026, aged 58 years. Cherished by Penny and loving father to Aidan and Lucy. Son of Sheelagh and Ray Sharp, brother to Greg and Philippa and to his late sister Clare, an uncle, cousin and friend to many. An informal graveside service is to be held at Cothiemuir Natural Burial Ground, Alford on Thursday, April 16, at 12:30pm to which all friends are invited. Please dress informally and for the hillside weather. If attending, please contact Brian Smith Funeral Services on 01330 825400. Family flowers only please. May he rest in peace.

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:RAIT(Banchory)It is with great sadness tha...
09/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:

RAIT
(Banchory)

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Tracey Jayne Rait on Saturday, March 28, 2026, aged 58 years. A much loved wife to Martin, mum to Jamie and Serena, nana to Gulianna, Jessica and Jayson. A dear daughter to Diane, sister, loving mother in law to Kevin and Joanne and friend to many. Service in Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes on Wednesday, April 22 at 11:30am to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if desired can be made to Diabetes Scotland.

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:CARSON(Banchory)Peacefully at Spynie Nursi...
09/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:

CARSON
(Banchory)

Peacefully at Spynie Nursing Home, Elgin, on Sunday, March 22, 2026, Collette, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim and a dear sister to the late Jeannine and Jimmy. Funeral service in Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes, on Wednesday, April 15 at 11.30am to which all friends are respectfully invited.

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:THOMSON(Lumphanan)The family of t...
08/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:

THOMSON
(Lumphanan)

The family of the late Keith Thomson would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received following their sad loss. Special thanks to the staff at Annesley House, Torphins for all their care, to Rev Holly Smith and Heather Morrison MBE for their comforting service, to Sam at Brian Smith Funeral Services for all arrangements and to Tarland Tearooms for the lovely teas. Finally, thanks to all who paid their respects at Mid Deeside Church and Lumphanan Cemetery and generously donated over £300 to Annesley House.

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:EDWARDS(Corgarff)Adventurer, champion of t...
08/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:

EDWARDS
(Corgarff)

Adventurer, champion of the community, and a much-loved brother, uncle, partner, stepfather and friend, John (Jock) passed away at Aboyne Community Hospital on Monday, March 30, 2026. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Strathdon Medical Centre, the Anchor Unit at ARI, and all the staff at Aboyne Community Hospital for their compassionate care and support. A memorial service and celebration of Jock’s life will be held at Corgarff Village Hall on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 3:00pm. Where the river runs and the sky meets the hills, exploring the land you loved - this is how you will be remembered.

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:YOUNGSON(Belhelvie/Monymusk/Alfor...
08/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:

YOUNGSON
(Belhelvie/Monymusk/Alford)

Melanie, Gavin and Harris would like to thank all our family and friends for their support in the form of flowers, cards, and lovely words. We were glad that so many people who were unable to be with us, could be with us virtually to celebrate dad’s life on the day. Special thanks to Heather Morrison for her warmth and delivery of the service, to Sean Findlay at Brian Smith Funeral Services who made a difficult time more manageable and to the Milton Brasserie for a lovely funeral tea. We are grateful for family members who travelled to be with us and missed those who couldn’t come. It was fantastic to see so many of the dancing and bowling fraternity, and a few old friends, not seen for a long time. Thank you to everyone who donated at the service, £200 has gone to DAWGS in Alford and £200 to The Donkey Sanctuary.

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:ROY(Banchory/Aberdeen)Peacefully on Sunday...
07/04/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following notice:

ROY
(Banchory/Aberdeen)

Peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Bellfield Care Home in Banchory, Doreen Roy aged 96. Wife of the late Willie Roy, beloved mother of Douglas and Diane, much loved grandmother to Laura, Paul, Craig, Gemma and Linsey and great-grandmother. Dear sister to Morag, the late Ian and Marjorie and mother-in-law to the late Allan. Funeral service in Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes on Monday, April 13 at 1pm, to which all family and friends are invited. Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made to the Friends of Bellfield.

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