Joe Dawsons Funeral Home

10/06/2026

CLARK

Peacefully at Dr Gray’s, Hospital, Elgin on Wednesday June 3, 2026, Stella, aged 94 years, a much loved sister of the late Bert Clark, beloved aunt to Karen and Denise, great aunt to Kirsty, Iona, Sarah and Donald, much loved to wider family and a good friend to many.

Requiem mass will be held at St Mary’s Church, Fochabers on Thursday June 18 at 10am, thereafter to Allenvale Cemetery, Aberdeen at 1pm, all family and friends are respectfully invited. Donations will be greatly received at the church door in aid of Mary’s Meals.

09/06/2026

Meet Our Team at Joe Dawson Funeral Directors

Our experienced and compassionate team is dedicated to providing professional support and guidance to families during difficult times.

Darren Smith Dip FD, Dip FAA
Manager
Darren leads our team with professionalism, expertise, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care and service.

Gillian Lappin
Embalmer
Gillian brings skill, attention to detail, and respect to her role, helping to ensure loved ones are cared for with dignity.

Rachel Fraser
Trainee Funeral Director
Rachel is developing her expertise within the profession while providing compassionate support to families and colleagues alike.

09/06/2026

GERRARD

The family of the late Harry Gerrard would like to thank all friend and relatives for the cards, phone calls and expressions of sympathy they have received following their very sad loss of Harry.

The British Legion and Silverspoon for the lovely funeral tea, Boda florists for the beautiful flowers, Kay Gilmour for her fitting tribute and to all who attended the crematorium and donated towards the sum of £190.02 For British Heart Foundation.

Finally thank you to Darren and staff at Joe Dawson Funeral Directors for the support and guidance throughout.

05/06/2026

THAIN

The family of the late Alexander Thain (Sye) would like to thank all friends and family for their kind words, cards and flowers following the sad loss of Sye.

Special thanks to Michael Elliott for his fitting tribute, to Boda for the stunning floral arrangements and to Buckpool golf club for the lovely funeral tea.

To Moray Crematorium and all who attended the service and gave so generously towards the sum of £405 which has been given to the Buckie Fishing Heritage.

Finally, a heartfelt thank you to Rachel and all staff at Joe Dawson Funeral directors for their professionalism, support and comfort shown to the family.

05/06/2026

SHEPHERD

Valerie, Kevin, Selina and families wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy conveyed to them by way of cards, flowers and visits following the sad loss of their dearly loved dad Brian.

Special thanks to Dr Shaw and all at Cullen and Seafield Medical Centre, Buckie CRT and all staff at Seafield Hospital for the care given to dad during his short illness.
To Rev John Gow for his very fitting service, Forget Me Not and Boda for the lovely flowers and Seafield Arms Hotel for the lovely funeral tea.

Thank you to all who attended the service and graveside and who generously gave a donation for Friends of Seafield Hospital.

Finally our sincere thanks to Rachel and all at Joe Dawson Funeral Directors for their professionalism, guidance and support

05/06/2026

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CARTER

Very suddenly in Helsinki on Wednesday 6 May 2026, Robb, aged 53 years, a much-loved and treasured son of Robert and Shona, an irreplaceable big brother to Leanne, and a true, loyal friend to so many. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral service will be held at Moray Crematorium on Friday June 12 at 10.30am. All family and friends are respectfully invited, family flowers only please but donations, if desired, can be made in lieu to British Heart Foundation and Nordoffrobbins Music Therapy.

05/06/2026

MORRISON

Suddenly but peacefully at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Tuesday June 2, 2026, Mary aged 84 years, a much loved wife of the late Alfie, a loving Mam to Fiona, Alfie and James, mother in law to Jim and Lorraine, a proud granny, GG, sister, auntie and a good friend to many.

A celebration of life will be held in Buckie North Church on Tuesday June 16 at 1pm, thereafter to Buckie West cemetery. All family and friends are respectfully invited. Donations, if desired will be greatly received at the church door in aid of Ellon Medical Practice and Portsoy Salmon Bothy.

04/06/2026

MACLEOD

Peacefully at home on Thursday May 28, 2026, Hamish aged 89 years, much loved husband of the late Dorothy, loving father to Richard and the late Victoria, dear uncle and friend to many.

Funeral service will be held at Moray Crematorium on Thursday 11 June at 10:30am to which all friends and family are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

02/06/2026

SMITH

George, Helen and family wish to thank all relatives friend and neighbours for the kind expression of sympathy conveyed to them by telephone calls, cards, flowers, food and home bakes received following the sad loss of Ann.

Thank you to all who helped/assisted Ann and the family in taking her to hospital appointments, who did shopping for her and for the kindness shown to Ann in many other ways. Thank you to all who visited Ann at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

A heartfelt thanks to Linda Smith for her comforting and uplifting service and Heather Smith for the lovely music played at the crematorium service.

Grateful thanks to the nursing staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Seafield hospital in caring for Ann and showing such kindness and compassion during this difficult time.

Thank you to all who attend the service and who generously gave a donation for the Friends of Seafield hospital and Portessie public hall which amounted to £514.51.

Our sincere thanks to Joe Dawson Funeral Directors management and staff for their professionalism, support, guidance and efficiency in organizing the funeral arrangement’s.

Thank you to Annie’s wee catering company for the lovely tea served at the hall and Boda flowers for the lovely floral tributes.

02/06/2026

COSTELLO

Greta, Bruce, John and families would like to thank relatives friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, flowers and visits following the recent sad loss of their dearly loved mam Meenie.

Many thanks to carers and community nurses for their unfailing care and support it was very much appreciated. Thank you to paramedics, nursing staff at A&E Dr Grays and wards 213/214 ARI.

Special thanks to Jean Forbes for a very comforting service, Jane Alexander for the lovely music, Wee Annie’s Catering for the beautiful funeral Tea, Boda and “forget me not”for the floral arrangements.

We would like to thank all the staff at Joe Dawson Funeral Directors for their guidance and support.

Finally thank you to all who paid their last respects at the church.