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14/10/2025

KELLY, Robert (Bobby) McRedie, Aged 87 years:

With great sadness, we share the funeral details for the late Mr. Robert “Bobby” Kelly, who passed away peacefully at home, as per his wishes, on 5th October 2025, surrounded by family.

Bobby was born in the Borders town of Duns on 6th January 1938, the middle of three children to George and Jessie Kelly. He was predeceased by his older brother George and is survived by his younger sister Meta, who lives with her family in Orkney.

Bobby began his working life repairing farm machinery before completing his National Service with The Royal Highland Fusiliers, where he often spoke fondly of his adventures along the Suez Canal. Following his service, he worked as a gear cutter with Smith Clockworks, Anderson Boyce, and Albion Motors of Glasgow, where he earned a reputation for being both hardworking and a perfectionist in his craft.

In 1965, Bobby married Isabel (née Struth) from Lanark, and together they made their home on Morningside Road, where they lived happily for the rest of their lives. They were blessed with their son Robert, born on 27th October 1966.

Bobby was a devoted grandfather to Megan, Rebecca, and George, and a warm and welcoming father-in-law to Sarah. After Isabel’s sudden passing in 2004, aged 70, Bobby was fortunate to find love, friendship, and companionship again with Mary McNulty, with whom he shared 19 wonderful years after meeting at the Cambusnethan Club.

He was delighted to welcome Jordan into the family and was immensely proud to become a great-grandfather to Megan and Blair’s children, Oliver (9) and Noah (5).

Bobby was also a cherished brother-in-law and a much-loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. He will also be fondly remembered by many dear friends.

For many years, Bobby was a loyal brother in the Masonic Lodge, a dedicated member of the Newmains Pigeon Club, and a man known for his loyalty, warmth, humour, and occasional stubborn streak. He loved football and country and western music, and his mischievous sense of fun brought joy to those around him.

In recent years, Bobby’s health gradually declined following a fall, and he passed peacefully at the age of 87, with his family by his side.

Funeral Arrangements:

Monday, 20th October 2025

The hearse and funeral cortège will depart from Bobby’s home on Morningside Road at 10am, proceeding to Holytown Crematorium for a Celebration of Life service at 10.30am.

Following the service, all family, friends, and neighbours are warmly invited to join the family at the Cambusnethan Club for refreshments and to further celebrate Bobby’s life.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the British Pigeon Fanciers Medical Research Trust in Bobby’s memory. A collection box will be available after the service at Holytown Crematorium.

Bobby Kelly
1938 – 2025
“Called from labour to eternal rest — his work on earth complete.”

14/10/2025

💗💙 Baby Loss Awareness Week — 9th to 15th October 💗💙

This week, the MacGregor family take time to remember all the precious babies and children we have had the honour of caring for over the years, and, of course, their devoted parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. Our thoughts are with each and every one of you.

We are proud to stand alongside Julie and Bryan Morrison and their incredible team at Baby Loss Retreat; a local charity whose work brings comfort, healing, and hope to families across Lanarkshire, Glasgow, and beyond. Born from their own personal loss and first-hand experience, their compassion has made a profound difference in the lives of so many. It has been our privilege to support their mission since the charity’s very beginning.

To mark this week of remembrance, we are donating 100 white roses - symbolising purity, innocence, and everlasting love to be shared at this year’s Wave of Light event, organised by Baby Loss Retreat in partnership with St. Augustine’s RC Church, Coatbridge.

🕯️ Wave of Light Service
📍 St Augustine’s RC Church, Coatbridge
🗓️ Wednesday 15th October, 6:45pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

We warmly invite anyone who has been touched by baby or child loss to join us at this event as candles are lit around the World in memory of every precious life gone too soon.

11/10/2025

In Loving Memory of Arthur Parkinson
18th October 1965 – 3rd October 2025
Aged 59

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Parkinson.

A funeral service to celebrate Arthur’s life will be held at Holytown Crematorium on Friday, 17th October 2025 at 1:30pm.

09/10/2025

In Loving Memory of David Griffin
2nd September 1980 – 22nd September 2025
Aged 45

It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of David Griffin on the 22nd of September 2025.

David was a beloved son, brother, uncle, father, cousin, friend, and neighbour. He was the life and soul of the party, always ready with a laugh or a story. His sense of humour, big heart, and warm presence lit up every room he walked into. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Coats Funeral Home on Tuesday, 14th October 2025 at 11am, followed by a service of committal at Daldowie Crematorium.

07/10/2025

Harriet Anna McLees
23 January 1956 – 30 September 2025

Peacefully passed away on 30 September 2025, aged 69. Beloved wife of William McLees, devoted mum to Tracy and James, loving mother-in-law and a much-loved gran, great-gran, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, and friend to many. Harriet was the cherished daughter of the late Charles and Martha Cassidy and one of six siblings.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, at Coats Funeral Home, followed by a Committal Ceremony at Holytown Crematorium. The family warmly invite all to join them afterward at The Bank Social Club to remember and celebrate Harriet’s life.

07/10/2025

THOMSON, Wilma (née Laing), aged 69 years:

With sadness, we publish the funeral arrangements for the late Mrs Wilma Thomson, who passed away on 21st September 2025. Wilma would have celebrated her 70th birthday on 14th October.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Coats Funeral Home on Friday, 10th October at 11:00am, followed by a short ceremony of interment at Old Monkland Cemetery.

Vicky, Neil, Harrison, Oakley, and all of Wilma’s family wish to express their heartfelt thanks for the many messages of love, kindness, and support received. They warmly invite family and friends to join them at the Georgian Hotel for refreshments following the committal, to continue sharing memories and celebrating Wilma’s life.

Wilma Thomson
1955 – 2025

06/10/2025

HARAN, Mary, aged 84 years:

With sadness, we publish the funeral details for the late Mrs Mary Haran, who passed away peacefully at home in Wishaw on 26th September 2025.

Mary was born on 23rd July 1941 to William and Catherine Morrison and was raised in the Gorbals, Glasgow, alongside her beloved younger sister Nancy, who sadly passed away in 2012. Mary and Nancy lost their mother when Mary was just six years old.

Her first employment was with Galloway’s, but the work for which she was best known was as a Manageress with with property firm Cu***ng, Turner and Watt, where she worked faithfully for 42 years before retiring at the age of 74.

Mary met and married Billy Haran, and together they raised their children, Jim and the late Colina, who passed away in 2011 aged only 44.

She was a much-loved grandmother to Katie, David and Caitlin, and was delighted to welcome their partners, Kris, Courtney and Darren, into the family. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Hannah, Harper, Heidi, Riley and Dekota.

Mary was a sister-in-law and much love aunt to her nieces and nephews on both sides of the family, sharing a very special bond with Kathleen and Jacqueline in particular.

She will be remembered as a strong, independent woman, known for her determination and her talent for knitting.

Saturday, 11th October:

At 12:40 p.m., the hearse will depart from Houldsworth Court, Wishaw, and proceed to Thornlie Funeral Home for a 1:00 p.m. celebration of life service. The service will be followed by a private, unattended cremation.

Mary Haran
1941 – 2025

03/10/2025

David “Davy” Campbell
22 November 1953 – 28 September 2025
Aged 71 years

It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the passing of David Campbell, best known as Davy, who died unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday 28 September 2025 at University Hospital Monklands, surrounded by loved ones.

Davy was a devoted son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He will be sorely missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral Arrangements:

A Funeral Service will take place at Coats Funeral Home on Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 10:00 am, followed by a short Committal Service at Coltswood Cemetery.

The family warmly invite everyone to return with them afterwards to the Bank Social Club for a further opportunity to share memories and celebrate Davy’s life.

“To thine own self be true.”

01/10/2025

BURNS, James, aged 79 years:

With sadness we publish the funeral details for the late Mr James Burns who passed away on 20th September 2025.

James “Jim” or “Jamie” Burns was born on 15th July 1946 to his devoted parents, Roderick and Mary Agnes Burns.

On 20th December 1969, he married the love of his life, Margaret, with whom he shared many cherished years. James worked as a railway trackman with British Rail until taking early retirement in the early 1990s due to ill health.

He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, papa, great-papa, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbour; a man who touched many lives with his kindness and presence.

The family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the outpouring of love and support received at this sad and difficult time.

James Burns
15th July 1946 – 20th September 2025
Rest in Eternal Peace

29/09/2025

Robert Veldon
30 September 1978 – 19 September 2025
Aged 46 years

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Robert Veldon, best known as Dan, who passed away peacefully at University Hospital Monklands on 19 September 2025, aged 46 years.

Born on 30 September 1978 to proud parents Mary and Robert Veldon, Dan was a beloved brother to Kerrie, Sean, Kiaran, Nathan, James, Lilian and the late Steven. He was also a treasured grandson of Lily and the late William Donohoe, and Margaret and Bernard Veldon. Most importantly he was a proud and loving father to Rebekah.

Funeral Arrangements:

• Wednesday 1 October 2025

Dan will leave from the family home on Sycamore Drive at approximately 5:30 pm for a Vigil Reception at St Edward’s Roman Catholic Church at 6:00 pm.

• Thursday 2 October 2025

A Funeral Mass will be held at St Edward’s Roman Catholic Church at 9:30 am, followed by a Committal Service at New Monkland Cemetery.

The family warmly invite everyone to return with them to The Horseshoe Bar for a further opportunity to remember and celebrate Dan’s life.

“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.”

29/09/2025

MARTIN, Trisha, aged 61 years:

With sadness we publish the funeral details of the late Trisha Martin who passed away on 19th September 2025.

Trisha was born 17th March 1964 and raised in Kirkshaws, Coatbridge, and was the youngest of seven children to her proud and loving parents, Peter and Mary Martin. She had older siblings in Jean, Kate, Peter, Edward, Terry and Annmarie, each of whom she loved dearly.

Trisha was educated at St Timothy’s Primary School and later Columba High, forming friendships and memories that always remained with her. Over the years, Trisha worked in various places including the Tavern in Chapelhall, and later as a cleaner for SEPA, where her hard work and friendly nature were always appreciated.

Trisha was devoted to her family. She was a proud and devoted mum to Emma, Michael and Jennifer, and later became a much-loved mother-in-law to Thomas and James.

Her greatest joy was her family, and she cherished her role as gran to her 13 grandchildren, each of whom brought her endless pride and happiness.

Trisha will be remembered for her kindness, her humour, and the love she gave so freely to those around her. Her memory will live on in her children, her grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, and in all who were lucky enough to know her. Even when faced with illness, she showed great strength, courage and dignity.

Her life will be celebrated on Friday 3rd October:

10.15am the funeral cortège will depart from Earl Avenue and proceed to Coats Funeral Home for an 11am celebration of life service. Thereafter there will be a short ceremony of committal at Holytown Crematorium.

Trisha’s family thank all family, friends and neighbours for the outpouring of love and support received and warmly invite you to return with them to a Owen's Bar where we will further celebrate and commemorate her 61 years of life.

Trisha Martin
1964 - 2025

27/09/2025

MCMANUS, Catherine (Irene), aged 81 years:

With great sadness, we announce the funeral details for Catherine McManus, best known as Irene, who left us on 23rd September 2025.

Irene was born on 11th December 1943 to Patrick and Margaret Kiernan and grew up in the Whifflet area of Coatbridge alongside her late sister, May. She attended St. Mary’s for both her primary and secondary education.

On 18th July 1964, Irene married the love of her life, William (Bill) McManus. Together, they built a loving family and were blessed with two children: Angela, born on 12th August 1965, and Kevin, born on 20th March 1967.

On 29th October 2000, Irene became a proud grandmother to Nicole, and in recent years, she warmly welcomed Nicole’s partner, Reece, into the family.

Irene was also a cherished sister-in-law to the late Charles and was close to all of Bill’s brothers and sisters. Through May and Charles, she was a beloved aunt to Margaret Mary and John Gerard, and through Bill’s large family, she enjoyed the love of many other nieces and nephews.

She shared a special and lasting friendship with Margaret Dornan and Kay McAlinden, with whom she enjoyed lunches, shopping trips, and many happy memories.

Devoted above all to her family, Irene dedicated her life to Kevin’s care. Over the past year, as her own health declined, she was lovingly supported by the staff of Millbrae Care Home, where she passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, aged 81.

Funeral arrangements:

Irene’s life will be celebrated on Monday 6th October at 11:15am in Coats Funeral Home, followed by a short committal ceremony at Daldowie Crematorium. On the way to the Crematorium, the cortège will pause outside Millbrae Care Home at approximately 12:10pm as a final tribute.

The family would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kindness, love, and prayers. They warmly invite everyone to join them afterwards at The Bank Social Club to share refreshments and memories of Irene’s life.

Catherine (Irene) McManus
1943 – 2025

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