MacGregor Family Funeral Directors

01/11/2026

PARKER, Josephine, aged 86 years:

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Josephine Parker, known affectionately to most as Jo, who passed away on 21 October 2026, aged 86 years.

Jo was a devoted wife to her beloved late husband, James, and a loving and caring mother to James, Michael, Margaret and Geraldine. She was a warm and welcoming mother in law, a much loved sister and, in more recent years, one of her greatest joys was being a gran and great gran, a role she cherished dearly.

Having spent almost her entire life in Chapelhall, Jo was very much part of the fabric of the village. It was the place she called home, where she raised her family, formed lasting friendships and shared so many of life's important moments. Over the years, she became a familiar and much loved presence within the community, with generations of memories and friendships connecting her to the place she held so dear.

Jo was also a woman of strong and enduring faith, which remained an important part of her life and provided comfort and guidance throughout the years.

Her passing leaves a great sadness among her children, grandchildren, wider family, friends and neighbours, and all those who had the pleasure of knowing her throughout her life.

Funeral Arrangements

Tuesday 3 November 2026

Josephine will be received into St Aloysius R.C. Church at 7:15 pm, where a Vigil Reception will take place.

Wednesday 4 November 2026

A Requiem Mass will take place at St Aloysius R.C. Church at 10:00 am.

Thereafter, Jowill be taken to St Joseph’s Cemetery, where a committal ceremony will take place, in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection and eternal life, and of being reunited with her beloved James and all those dear to her who have gone before her.

Following the service, the family warmly invite all who are able to return with them to St Aloysius Church Hall, where there will be a further opportunity to remember and celebrate Jo’s life together.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone for the many messages of sympathy, kindness and support received during this sad and difficult time.

Josephine Parker
20 March 1940 – 21 October 2026

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

30/10/2026

Robert Hughes
'Bobby'
9th June 1942 – 21st October 2026
Aged 84 Years

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the funeral arrangements for the late Robert Hughes, affectionately known as 'Bobby', who passed away on 21st October 2026.

A much-loved father, brother, uncle, neighbour and dear friend to many, Bobby will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of Bobby's life will be held at Coats Funeral Home on Monday 2nd November 2026 at 11:00am, followed by burial at New Monkland Cemetery.

30/10/2026

SNEDDON, Callum, aged 23 years:

Funeral stream update -

Please find below the link to the video stream for the late Mr Callum Sneddon, aged 23, whose funeral service will take place on Saturday 31st October 2026 at 11am from Thornlie Funeral Home, Wishaw.

https://evt.live/celebrating-the-life-of-callum-sneddon

Please note that a collection will be uplifted after the service at Thornlie Funeral Home and Holytown Crematorium. All donations will be greatly appreciated and shared between the outstanding local charities Chris’s House and St Andrew’s Hospice.

Please also remember to wear a splash of colour in celebration of Callum’s life.

Everyone is warmly invited back to Cambusnethan Club after the service to further celebrate Callum’s life and share memories.

Thank you for your kindness and support.

Join at this link on October 31, at 11:00 AM (Europe/London time) to watch live.

30/10/2026

CAMPBELL, Margaret, aged 85 years:

It is with great sadness that we announce the funeral arrangements for the late Mrs Margaret Campbell, who passed away in Woodside Care Home on 19th October 2026.

A celebration of Margaret’s life will take place at Holytown Crematorium at 1.30pm on Friday 30th October 2026.

Following the service, the family warmly invite all who are able to join them at the Bank Social Club, where there will be a further opportunity to share memories and celebrate Margaret’s life.

Margaret Campbell
1941 – 2026

30/10/2026

MCKEE, Elizabeth (Elsie), aged 90 years:

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs Elsie McKee, who passed away peacefully at University Hospital Monklands on 15th October 2026.

Elsie’s life will be celebrated on Friday 30th October at 11.30am at Holytown Crematorium.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness, love and support during this difficult time.

All are warmly invited to join the family afterwards at The Georgian Hotel for refreshments and to share further memories in celebration of Elsie’s life.

Elsie McKee
1936 – 2026

27/10/2026

Theresa Gahagan
13th March 1960 – 18th October 2026
Aged 66 Years

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the funeral service details for the late Theresa Gahagan, who sadly passed away on 18th October 2026, aged 66 years.

A much-loved wife, devoted mother, cherished gran, beloved sister, dear neighbour and treasured friend to many, Theresa touched the lives of those who knew her and will be remembered with great love and affection.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Coats Funeral Home on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 11:15am, followed by committal at Daldowie Crematorium.

Following the service, everyone is warmly invited to join the family at The Mint for refreshments and a further opportunity to celebrate and commemorate Theresa's life.

26/10/2026

William McWhinnie
'Billy'
20th January 1953 – 12th October 2026
Aged 73 Years

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the funeral service details for the late William McWhinnie, affectionately known to all as 'Billy', who passed away on 12th October 2026, aged 73 years.

A much-loved father, brother, uncle, neighbour and friend to many, Billy will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Billy's funeral service will be held in Holytown Crematorium on Tuesday 27th October at 1:30pm.

24/10/2026

SNEDDON, Callum Anthony, aged 23 years:

It is with profound sadness that we announce the funeral arrangements for Mr Callum Anthony Sneddon, who suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at home on 14th October 2026.

Callum was born on 3rd March 2003. He was a much-loved son to Tony and Deborah, and a beloved grandson to Gordon and Martha Sneddon and Donal and Madeline Higgins.

He was a cherished nephew to Gordon and Jan, Michael and Jacinto, and Joanne and Greame, and a cousin to Olly, Lucy, Michaela and Aran.

Callum was the loving partner of Jade Campbell and became a devoted stepfather to Ellie and Jay, both of whom he thought the world of. He was warmly welcomed into Jade’s family by her mother, Susan, and her step father, Kevin, and he became a friend and brother in law to Kerr, Steven, Joe, Connor, Lisa, Codie, Morgan and Kirstin.

A time-served electrician, Callum had recently taken the exciting step of starting his own business, CAS Ltd.

Callum was a truly wonderful man. Friendly, kind and always smiling, he was a loyal friend to many and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Funeral Arrangements:

Saturday 31st October 2026

A celebration of life service will take place at Thornlie Funeral Home at 11am.

The family kindly ask that those attending wear a splash of colour in a tie, scarf or another item of clothing, in celebration of Callum’s life.

Following the service, there will be a short committal ceremony at Holytown Crematorium.

Tony, Debbie and all of Callum’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbours for the overwhelming love, kindness and support they have received during this incredibly difficult time.

They warmly welcome everyone to join them afterwards at Cambusnethan Club for refreshments, and to share memories and celebrate the life of their beloved Callum.

Callum Sneddon
2003 – 2026
Reunited with Kenzie and both safe in the arms of Jesus.

23/10/2026

O’BRIEN, Hugh, aged 77 years:

It is with heavy hearts that we respectfully announce the funeral arrangements for the late Hugh O’Brien, known affectionately to family and friends as Shuggy, who passed away on 12 October 2026, aged 77 years.

A much loved husband, dad, father in law, granda, great granda, brother, uncle, neighbour and dear friend to many, Shuggy will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him throughout his life.

Funeral Arrangements

Sunday 25 October 2026

A Rosary Service will take place at Coats Funeral Home at 6:00 pm.

Monday 26 October 2026

Shuggy’s funeral cortege will depart from Willow Crescent at approximately 9:30 am, making its way to St Mary’s R.C. Church, where a Requiem Mass will take place at 10:00 am.

Thereafter, Shuggy will be taken to Holytown Crematorium, where a committal ceremony will take place.

Following the service, the family warmly invite all who are able to return with them to the Tudor Hotel, where there will be a further opportunity to remember and celebrate Shuggy’s life together.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone for the many messages of sympathy, kindness and support received during this sad and difficult time.

Hugh O’Brien
22 July 1949 – 12 October 2026

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

21/10/2026

May Myles
15th January 1956 - 16th October 2026
Aged 70 years

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of May Myles, much loved sister, sister in law, aunt, great aunt and friend.

May will be remembered dearly by all of her family and friends for her gentle nature and her generous heart.

A celebration of life service will be held in Coats Funeral Home on Wednesday 28th October at 11am followed by committal at Old Monkland Cemetery.

Following the service, the family extend a warm invitation for all who are able to return with them to the Georgian Hotel for a further opportunity to remember and celebrate May’s life.