Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors Ltd

25/02/2026

Daniel
(Forres)

Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Tuesday, February 24th 2026. Eileen McRae aged 95 years, Brig Wynd, Forres. Devoted wife of the late Jack Daniel. Dearest Mum to Rae, Jacqueline and Lesley, devoted granny to Carinne, Kian, Carys and Sasha. A loving great granny to Anika, and a much loved sister and aunty, and formerly of Varis Court, Forres and Elgin. Funeral arrangements to follow.

Announced at the request of the family.

24/02/2026

Hello all,

💖We will once again be hosting an open chapel for Mother’s Day on Sunday the 15th of March between 10am and 12pm. 💖

🕯️ This is a time for you and your family to come into the chapel and reflect and think of the loved ones you miss. 🕯️

🎵 We will have music playing and will have some lovely fancy pieces, teas and coffees. 🧁 ☕️

🕊️ All are welcome and you are welcome to fill out a thinking of you card and post into our letters to heaven post box. ✉️

We hope to see you then.

19/02/2026

Nicol
(Forres)

Peacefully, at his home in Orchard Road, Forres on Saturday, February 14th 2026. George in his 94th year (Rtd Master Butcher and Game Dealer). Beloved husband to Ann Manson. A much loved uncle and great uncle and dear brother of the late Carolyn. Funeral private at his own request. Resting at Andrew Smith's Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

Announced at the request of the family.

18/02/2026

McGregor
(Forres)

Peacefully, after a short illness, with her family by her side, at her home in Randolph Lane on Tuesday, February 17th 2026. Judy McGregor (Slater) in her 77th year. Devoted wife to Bob, adored mum to Brenda, cherished granny to Chris and proud great granny to Charley, Lily, Ava and Olly. Funeral service at Andrew Smith’s Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV361EL on Thursday 26th February at 12.45pm thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited, donations to Erskine, Forres and Marie Curie can be made at funeral home door. No callers please, Very sadly missed.

Announced at the request of the family.

18/02/2026

MUNRO (Forres)

Peacefully, at Speyside Care Home, Aberlour on Thursday, February 12th 2026. William aged 92 years of Grant Drive, Forres. Devoted husband to Ethel Anderson, a dear uncle and great uncle. Funeral Service in Andrew Smith’s Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL on Tuesday, February 24th at 1.00pm. To which all friends are respectfully invited, family flowers only please, donations if desired to Forres in Bloom can be made at funeral home door.

Announced at the request of the family.

16/02/2026

Acknowledgement

Scott/Banks

Dorothy's family wish to sincerely thank all her many friends for the comfort and kindness extended to them during her final months and following her sad passing on 6th January 2026.
Thanks go to Meadowlark Care Home in Forres for her short and comfortable last few days.
Thanks also to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors who respectfully managed her funeral arrangements with great care and dignity.
Finaly, Rev. Stuart Finlayson and Les Mitchell for their comforting Services at both Baldarroch Crematorium in Banchory and the following day at The Mosset Tavern which celebrated her long life. Donations to Forres in Bloom benefitted so generously, having a life-long association with her family and gardening in the town especially in the Grant Park. The team at The Mosset Tavern were most helpful and afforded us a warm and pleasant atmosphere, which was totally in keeping with Dorothy's wishes of NO FUSS

Announced at the request of the family.

11/02/2026

FARQUHAR

The family of the late George Farquhar, of Priory Place, Elgin, wish to thank everyone who came to take part in the final goodbye to a legend of a man. We give special thanks to the staff of Ward 7, Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin for their care and attention to him in his final days. Heartfelt thanks to Andrew Smith and staff for the funeral arrangements and support of all the family. Donations were made to North East Sensory Services, thanks to everyone's generosity, £401.00 was collected.

Announced at the request of the family.

11/02/2026

VESCO
(Forres)
We mourn the loss of Barbara nee Burgon (Babs) on Thursday, February 5th 2026, in her 94th year, of Drumduan Road, Forres. (Retired School teacher in Orkney and Forres, Manager of Red Cross and Established Alzheimer's Scotland shop Forres). Dear wife of the late Alex, much loved mum to Kay, David and Lynn and a loving granny and great granny. Barbara's remains, as was her request, donated to Anatomy Research, A.R.I. Memorial service in St Laurence Church, Forres on Friday March 6th at 11.30am to which all friends are respectfully invited. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer's Scotland can be made at church door. Enquiries please to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors Forres 01309 674383.

Announced at the request of the family.

05/02/2026

A wee reminder, if you still have Holly wreaths in any Moray Council cemetery.

We know lots of people will be preparing to lay their beautiful holly wreaths for loved ones about now - please note the date for removing these tributes is by 9 February 2026.

Holly wreath removal is necessary to protect the grass underneath and prepare for grass cutting.

No other items will be removed, thank you for your understanding.

03/02/2026

Gray

Kenneth, Stephen and family of the late Pat Gray would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy cards received during their recent sad loss of Pat. Special thanks to nurses and staff of Cathay Care Home for all the excellent care and support during Mums stay. Thanks also to Rev Stuart Finlayson for his visits and most uplifting service, to Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at St. Leonards Church and graveside and to all who gave so generously to Cathay Residents Fund. Thank you all.

Announced at the request of the family.

02/02/2026

Croucher
(Forres)

Peacefully, at Ward 5 Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Friday, January 23rd 2026. Cynthia Doris aged 81 years of Fortune Street, Knockomie Brae, Forres. Devoted wife of Terry Croucher a much loved mum to Andrew, mother-in-law to Jan and a dear nan to Mikey and Lewis. Funeral service in St John's Episcopal Church, Forres on Thursday, February 5th at 2.00pm to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please ,donations, if desired ,to Moray Monday Club can be made at church door.

Announced at the request of the family.

28/01/2026

McKenzie
(Elgin)

Gina, Lorraine, Evelyn, Tracey & families would like to thank all family, friends, neighbours & The Regimental Association for their kindness & support. A huge thank you to Maryhill Practice Doctors, Community Nurses, Marie Curie Nurses for their care & compassion in recent months. To Paula Baker for her uplifting & Fitting service. To the Queens Own Highlanders Regimental Association for their overwhelming support and outstanding send-off. The Sunninghill Hotel for an excellent spread. To Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors for their excellent arrangements, attention to detail & care. Finally, thank you to all who came to support the family saying their last goodbye to Gordon and gave so generously to Help For Heroes which realised £500.00. Gordon will be missed by so many.

Announced at the request of the family.