Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors Ltd

20/11/2025

Murdoch

Suddenly, at her home 11 Hainings North, Forres on Saturday, November 15th 2025. Elizabeth Mary-Anne (Lizzy) aged 50 years (Cleaner at Horizon Forres). Dearest soulmate to Lionel Young. A devoted Mum to Adella, Robroy, Isla, Bruce, Alfred, Blake and Adam and a loving granny.
Funeral arrangements to follow.

Announced at the request of the family.

20/11/2025

Gilbert
(D**e/Archiestown)

Suddenly but peacefully at his home nr Archiestown on Wednesday, November 19th 2025. Philip Andrew in his 70th year.(Retired Schoolteacher) Loving partner to Jackie Davidson of Darklass Farm Cottage D**e . Devoted dad to Iain, Father-in-law to Karen and a dear brother and uncle. Funeral arrangements to follow.

14/11/2025

McConnachie

Sadly, but peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Meadowlark Care Home, Forres on Wednesday November 12th 2025. Eleanor Borwick (Nora) aged 87 years. Devoted wife of the late Robert McConnachie (Bob) , devoted Mum to Robert, Christine, June, Linda and David. A dear mother-in-law to Graeme, Alan, Bill and Helen. An adored granny and great granny, a dear sister and good friend to many. Funeral Service at Andrew Smith’s Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, on Thursday 27th November at 12.30pm thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited, family flowers only please, donations, if desired to Meadowlark Residents Fund can be made at funeral home door.

Announced at the request of the family.

12/11/2025

Swanson

At Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Saturday, November 8th 2025. Harvey Napier aged 83 years of Claremont Forres. A very dear cousin to Mina and good friend to many. Cremation private at his own request. Resting at Andrew Smith’s Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres,Iv361EL.

Announced at the request of the family.

11/11/2025

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10/11/2025

Whitmore

Sam, Callum, Stan and all the family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received, and for the thoughtful cards and beautiful flowers.

Our sincere thanks to the paramedics for their efforts and care. Special thanks to Wendy Toner, Humanist Celebrant, for a service that brought both tears and laughter, and truly reflected Andy’s life. Thank you to Andrew, Liz and Kelly of Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their professionalism, guidance and compassion. Our thanks also to Mr Moto and the motorbike es**rt for accompanying Andy to his final resting place at Kinloss Abbey Cemetery.

We are grateful to the British Legion for the refreshments, and to Vicky for the beautiful floral arrangements. Finally, thank you to all who joined us on Wednesday to pay their respects, both at the service and at Kinloss Abbey Cemetery, and to everyone who made a donation in Andy’s memory. A total of £597.71 was generously raised for Erskine.

Announced at the request of the family.

10/11/2025

Thank you Wendy, Triptych Celebrancy and Life Coaching TLC for the lovely words. It is always a pleasure to work with you and we know our families are in great hands with you.

Wendy is one of many celebrants in Moray who we have the pleasure to work with she always goes that extra mile to deliver a beautiful service for our families.

Thank you again Wendy ❤️

💚 Triptych Celebrancy | Partnerships in Care – Week 6 💚

✨ This week’s Partnership in Care spotlight shines on…Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors Ltd in Forres.

It’s always a pleasure to work alongside Andrew, Kelly, and Liz — a caring and dedicated team who serve their community with genuine warmth and professionalism.

Andrew is one of the most respected and well-loved Funeral Directors in Forres, and with good reason. His calm nature, deep compassion, and attention to detail make a real difference to the families he supports.

The Smith family line goes back a long way in the funeral profession, and it’s wonderful to see that legacy of care continuing today through Andrew and his team.

It’s an honour to partner with people whose work is rooted in tradition, kindness, and heartfelt service. 💚

05/11/2025

Stephen

Suddenly, at her home 11 Califer Road, Forres on Monday, November 3rd 2025. Seonaid Burns aged 70 years, devoted wife to David a loving Mum to Jo-Anne, mother-in-law to Robert, a devoted granny to Danni, Andrew, Emma and Nikki a darling GG to Tegan, and Harrison. Dear sister to Sheila and Janet and the late George and Margaret and formerly of Nairn. Cremation private at her own request. Resting at Andrew Smith’s Funeral Rest Rooms, 17 Tytler Street Forres Iv361EL.

Announced at the request of the family.