Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors

24/11/2025

With kind permission from Tom’s family:

CROOK
(Kemnay)
Peacefully, at home, with family by his side, on Friday, November 14, 2025, Tom, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Fiona, loving dad, father-in-law, granda, brother, uncle and friend to many. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes, on Friday, December 5, at 1.00pm to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, in lieu, if desired, in aid of Men in Mind, on exiting the chapel. Loved by many.

22/11/2025

18/11/2025

Posted on behalf of Molly’s family:

DOW
(Kintore)
Ian and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, messages and flowers received following the sad loss of Molly. Thanks to Rev. Neil Meyer for his comforting service and eulogy, to Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements and to Kerry's Katering for the lovely teas. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the church and for the kind donations to Kintore Seniors Club and Kemnay Surgery.

17/11/2025

Posted on behalf of Arthur’s family:

DEY
(Ellon)
Aileen, Cammy, Chris, Kieran and the extended family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the many lovely cards, flowers and messages they received following the devastating loss of Arthur. Special thanks to Sean and his team at Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for their professional and personal arrangements and for the care given to Arthur. A huge thank you to John McRuvie for his very fitting celebration of Arthur's life. Thank you to Kerry’s Katering for providing the most delicious tea and to Flowers by Fiona for the stunning floral tributes. Thanks also to all staff at Ward 106 and A&E at ARI and to all ambulance staff who attended to Arthur. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their respects at Udny Green Kirk and at the graveside, your support was greatly appreciated and your generous donations, amounting to £650, will go to Ellon Round Table and Ellon Men's Shed.

14/11/2025

With kind permission from Phyllis’ family:

EMSLIE
(Blackburn)
At Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Monday, November 10, 2025, Phyllis (nee McKessar), aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Elrick, loving mother to James, William and the late Elrick, mother-in-law to Lisa, grandma to James and Thomas and great-grandma to Juliet. Private family interment. A memorial service will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Bridge Road, Kemnay on Saturday, November 22 at 1pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. No Flowers please at family’s request.

13/11/2025

Posted on behalf of Lorna’s family:

CRUICKSHANK
(Kemnay)
Leslie, Kelly, Tracy and their families would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the many cards, flowers and messages of support received following the sad loss of Lorna. Special thanks to the Kemnay Community Nurses for going above and beyond in caring for Lorna. Thanks also to George and John at Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for their professional work, to Irene and her team and to the Hopeville Social Club for the lovely teas. Our gratitude goes to Rev. Euan Glen for his comforting service and to Lorna for the beautiful flowers. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their respects at the church and graveside and who so generously donated £2,000 which will be shared between the Kemnay Community Nurses and Kemnay Medical Group.
Sadly taken too soon but forever in our hearts.

11/11/2025

Posted on behalf of Doug’s family:

MURRAY
(Inverurie)
The family of the late Doug Murray would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, flowers and support received following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to George and Sean at Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for their professional and compassionate arrangements. Grateful thanks to Neil Mellis for conducting a thoughtful and comforting service, to Inverurie Golf Club for providing the teas and hospitality and heartfelt thanks to Lorna for the beautiful flowers. The family would also like to extend their appreciation to the dedicated staff in Wards 215 and 217 at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for their care and kindness. Finally, thank you to all who paid their last respects at the church and graveside, your support during this difficult time has been deeply appreciated.

11/11/2025

With kind permission from Martin’s family:

THOM
(Insch)
With very heavy hearts and great sadness, we announce the passing of Martin Thom, aged 52 years. Suddenly but peacefully, at Roxburghe House, Aberdeen, on Friday, November 7, 2025, after a very short illness so courageously fought, with loved ones by his side. Dearly loved and cherished son of Moira, much loved brother of Linda and brother-in-law of Brian, a proud uncle to Darryl and Max, a caring dad who deeply loved his children Jordan, Ellie, Madison, Sophie and Katie and a dearly loved nephew, cousin and friend. A devoted and respected employee of MKM. Martin will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Insch Parish Church on Friday, November 21 at 12 noon, thereafter to Rayne Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but, if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers, to Roxburghe House, Aberdeen, at the church door.

11/11/2025

With kind permission from Margaret’s family:

LAW
(Huntly)
Peacefully, at Alexander Scott's Eventide Home, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Margaret, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill). Funeral private at her own request. All enquiries to Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors.

10/11/2025

Posted on behalf of Kathleen’s family:

MASSON
(Daviot/Inverurie)
The family of the late Kathleen Masson would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, messages and flowers following their recent sad loss. Thank you to Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home, Skene for looking after Kathleen over the last few weeks. Thanks also to the Rev Ian Manson for his comforting service, to George and Wendy at Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for their professional service, to Lorna at Floral Request for the beautiful floral arrangements and to Kerry’s Katering for the lovely teas. Finally, thank you to all who attended the service and generously donated £500 to Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home. Much missed.

07/11/2025

With kind permission from Margaret’s family:

STONE / CAMERON
Margaret
Peacefully, at Badenscoth Nursing Home, Aberdeenshire, on Thursday 23rd October 2025, Margaret Young Stone (previously Cameron), nee Allison, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of William (Bill) Cameron & Jack Stone, both deceased, mother to John and the late Donald and a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Private funeral in Aberdeenshire. All enquiries to info@craigandbeverly.co.uk

06/11/2025

With kind permission from Molly’s family:

DOW
(Kintore)
Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Mary (Molly), in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Ian, much loved mum of Kevin, Janice and Lesley, dear mother-in-law to Alison and Jim, dearly loved granny of Jack, Frazer, Connor, Laura, Angus and Hannah, ‘GG’ to Thomas and Theo and a dear sister. Funeral Service at Bennachie Parish Church, Kintore, on Wednesday, November 12, at 11.00am, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please but donations, in lieu, if desired, in aid of Kemnay Medical Practice and Kintore Seniors Club, at the church door.