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Acknowledgement of thanks from the family of the late Lorna Elizabeth Kirk.KIRKPaul and Stephen would like to thank all ...
20/08/2025

Acknowledgement of thanks from the family of the late Lorna Elizabeth Kirk.

KIRK

Paul and Stephen would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours, for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards and flowers, received after the recent sad passing of Lorna, a loved and cherished mother.

Grateful thanks to John, Angela, Paul, and Kirsty at John Gilfillan Funeral Directors for the support and compassion given throughout, thanks to John for his heartfelt and personal tribute it was very touching, you did Lorna proud, thanks to Gillytree Studios for the lovely floral tributes and the dressing of Lorna’s coffin, it was simply beautiful, Dean Saunders for his amazing piping lament during Lorna’s service, thanks to Dean Park Hotel for the excellent catering and hospitality you all went over and above, thanks so much.

Finally, a special thanks to everyone who came to Bowhill Cemetery to pay their final love and respect to Lorna, this was of great comfort to all the family.

Thank you

20/08/2025

Acknowledgement of thanks from the family of the late Rodger Murphy

MURPHY

Florence, Jacqueline and Collette would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours, for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards and flowers, received after the recent sad passing of Rodger.

Grateful thanks to Angela, John, Paul, Kirsty and Darren at John Gilfillan Funeral Directors for the support and compassion given throughout, thanks to Father Simon for his heartfelt Mass and tribute, thanks to Piper Dean Saunders for his outstanding piping lament, thanks to Gillytree Studios for the lovely floral tributes, thanks also to Lochore Institute for the excellent catering and hospitality you all went over and above, thanks so much.

Finally, a special thanks to everyone who came to St Kenneth & Bernard’s RC Church and Ballingry cemetery to pay their final respects to Rodger, this was of great comfort to all the family.

Thank you

19/08/2025

Funeral details concerning the late Catherine Brady:

BRADY

Suddenly, but peacefully, with her loving family by her side, at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on Sunday 17th August 2025, Cathy Brady nee Geddes, aged 73 Years of Cowdenbeath.

Beloved wife of Henry, loving mum to Charles, Lyn and the late Elaine, dear mother-in-law to Emma and Jimmy, doting gran to Laura, Amy, Mathew, Michael, Keir, Craig and Megan, great- gran to Ivy, Esme, Leo, Mili and Gracie, much loved auntie, cousin and good friend to many.

Cathy will also be sorely missed by her furry babies, Freddie, Mabel, Rocket and Finn.

Funeral service will take place at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Thursday 28th August at 1.30pm, to which all relatives and friends are respectfully invited; family flowers only please, however, on leaving the crematorium, donations if so desired can be made in aid of The British Heart Foundation.

18/08/2025

Acknowledgement of thanks from the family of the late Pamela Ritchie.

RITCHIE

The family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards, flowers and messages, received after the very sad loss of Pamela.

Sincere thanks to Angela, John, Paul, Kirsty and Darren at John Gilfillan Funeral Directors for their guidance and support throughout, grateful thanks to Jem Mathewson for her heartfelt tribute to Pamela.

Our thanks also go to the girls and bar staff at the institute for the catering and hospitality.

Finally, a very grateful thanks to all who attended the service at Ballingry Cemetery to pay their final respects to Pamela it was a great comfort.

18/08/2025

Acknowledgement of thanks from the family of the late James “Jim” Young.

YOUNG

Leanne and family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to all family and friends for all the love, support, flowers and cards received following the very sad passing of Jim.

A massive and sincere thanks to, John, Angela, Paul, Kirsty and Darren for their guidance, support, and professionalism.

A special thanks to John Gilfillan for the beautiful Eulogy so personal and special.

Grateful thanks to Auntie Janis and Uncle Scott for the help and support at this very hard time.

Thanks to the staff at Bowhill Bowling Club for their excellent hospitality.

Finally, thanks for the very generous donations for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland, £343.46 was raised.

15/08/2025

Funeral details concerning the late Andrew “Shabba” Hodge:

HODGE

Peacefully, in the presence of his loving family, at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, on Wednesday 13th August 2025, Andrew Hodge, aged 62 years of Lochore.

Much loved son of the late Margaret and the late Bobby, loving brother to Robert, John, Stuart and the late James, brother-in-law to Helen, a dear uncle, cousin and good friend to many more.

You will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved you Shabba.

Funeral service will take place at Kirkcaldy Crematorium, on Thursday 28th August at 10:15am, to which all relatives and friends are respectfully invited, family flowers only please.

12/08/2025

Funeral details concerning the late David Smith:

SMITH

Peacefully, after a long illness, bravely borne, with his loving family by his side, at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, on Wednesday 6th August 2025, David Smith aged 61 years of Glenrothes, formerly Lochgelly.

Cherished son of Dawser and the late May, loving dad to DJ, Liam, Molly, Harvey and Connor, much loved brother of Mandy, Joan, Joy, Paul and wee Paul, a dear uncle, cousin and good friend to many others.

Funeral service will take place at Kirkcaldy Crematorium, on Wednesday 27th August at 11am, to which all relatives and friends are respectfully invited; family flowers only please, however, donations if so desired, can be made on leaving the crematorium in aid of Ward 2, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline.

David's family have respectfully requested that those attending, if possible, to wear a touch of green in his memory.

07/08/2025

Funeral details concerning the late David Baxter

BAXTER

Suddenly, but peacefully, at Canmore Lodge Nursing Home, Dunfermline, on Sunday 3rd August 2025, David Bowie Baxter aged 95 years of Dunfermline, formerly Cowdenbeath, passed on to the grand lodge above.

Beloved husband of the late Mary, loving dad to Alan and Keith, dear father-in-law to Mary and Adele, doting grandad to Ashley, Lucy and Elyse, much loved brother, uncle and good friend to many others.

Funeral service will take place on Thursday 21st August, at The Royal British Legion, Dunfermline, at 12:45pm, followed by interment at Dunfermline Cemetery at 1.30pm, to which all relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

07/08/2025

Acknowledgement of thanks from the family of the late John “Johnny” Handyside.

HANDYSIDE

Nadine and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours, for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards and flowers, received after the recent sad passing of Johnny.

Grateful thanks to Angela, John, Paul, Kirsty and Darren at John Gilfillan Funeral Directors for the support and compassion given throughout, thanks to Stewart Struthers for his heartfelt tribute, thanks to Gillytree Studios for the lovely floral tributes, thanks also to Crystal Bar for the excellent catering and hospitality you all went over and above, thanks so much.

Finally, a special thanks to everyone who came to Kirkcaldy Crematorium to pay their final respects to Johnny, the family were overwhelmed with the large attendance on the day, this was of great comfort and for the very generous donations of £370.73 going towards Cancer Research UK.

Thank you

Funeral details concerning the late Ian MacLeod.MACLEOD.Very sadly, at home on Friday 25th July 2025, Ian MacLeod, aged ...
07/08/2025

Funeral details concerning the late Ian MacLeod.

MACLEOD.

Very sadly, at home on Friday 25th July 2025, Ian MacLeod, aged 56 years of Kinglassie, formerly Glasgow.

Beloved partner of Tia and loving dad to Lara, Ian was a very good friend to many more and will be sorely missed.

Funeral service will take place at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Monday 18th August at 09.30am, to which all relatives and friends are respectfully invited, family flowers only please, however donations if so desired will be gratefully received on leaving the crematorium in aid of Andy's Man Club.

07/08/2025

Acknowledgment of thanks from the family of the late Janet Lamond.

We just want to send our heartfelt thanks to you all.

Elizabeth, Yvonne, Alex, Johnny and family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to all relatives and friends for all the love, support, flowers and cards received following the extremely sad passing of Janet.

Sincere thanks to Angela, Paul, Kirsty and John for their guidance, support and compassion given throughout. Grateful thanks to Craig Adamson who delivered such a beautiful service.

Thank you to Gillytree for the beautiful floral tribute and to The Old Ship Inn for their excellent catering and hospitality.

Finally a special thanks to everyone who came to Kirkcaldy Crematorium to pay their final respects to Janet, this was a great comfort to the family. Thank you for the very kind donations received for Alzheimer Scotland.

06/08/2025

Acknowledgement of thanks from the family of the late Graham “Gizzy” Robertson.

ROBERTSON

Lynda, David and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours, for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards and flowers, received after the recent sad passing of Graham.

Grateful thanks to Angela, John, Paul, Kirsty and Darren at John Gilfillan Funeral Directors for the support and compassion given throughout, thanks to Scott Burton for his heartfelt tribute, thanks to Gillytree Studios for the lovely floral tributes, thanks also to Old Ship for the excellent catering and hospitality.

Finally, a special thanks to everyone who came to Kirkcaldy Crematorium to pay their final respects to Graham, the family were overwhelmed with the large attendance on the day, this was of great comfort to them and for the very generous donations going towards Lupas Research.

Thank you

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