
Click here for announcements 23/02/17
Want to read more?
We value our content and access to our full site is only available with a subscription. Your subscription entitles you to 7-day-a-week access to our website, plus a full digital copy of that week’s paper to read on your pc/mac or mobile device. In addition, your subscription includes access to digital archive copies from 2006 onwards.
Just want to read one issue? No problem you can subscribe for just one week (or longer if you wish).
technical support? Click here
DEATHS
BARBOUR – Peacefully in the loving care of Balclutha Court Nursing Home on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, in her 97th year, Catherine (Cathie) neé Campbell, beloved wife of the late Archie, dearly loved mother of Innes and Fiona, dear mother-in-law of Archie Neil and Finlay and a much a loved gran of Archie Alex and Rhona. A service will be held at Greenock Crematorium on Thursday, February 23 at 2pm to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. There will be a retiral collection for British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research in memory of Cathie.
CAMPBELL – Peacefully at Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban on February 14, 2017, in her 80th year, Georgina Alexander Campbell (Ina Lawrie), dear mum of Ewen, Lawrie and Iain, much loved partner of Joe, a loving mother-in-law, granny, sister and aunt. Sadly missed.
CAMPBELL – At the Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban, after a short illness, on Tuesday February 14, 2017 and with his family by his side, Peter Campbell, aged 70 years. Husband of the late Margaret Campbell.Dearly loved dad of Peter and Michelle and loving granpa to Stephen. A dear brother and uncle. Sadly missed. R.I.P.
GRANT – Peacefully, at Eadar Glinn, Oban, on February 14, 2017, Magdalene, (Madge). Funeral will take place at St. John’s Catherdral, Oban, on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 1.00 p.m. to which all are welcome. Thereafter to Pennyfuir Cemetery. Family flowers only. Retiral collection/donations will be taken for the Eadar Glinn Residents Fund.
MACDONALD – Jessie, late of Springwell and Gollanfield, Onich, died peacefully, aged 88 years, at Abbeyfield, Ballachulish, on February 19, 2017. A dear aunt sadly missed by Barbara, Carol and all the family. Funeral service to which all friends respectfully invited, at Nether Lochaber Parish Church, Onich, at 1 pm on Thursday February 23 and thereafter at Innis-na-Birlinn Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
McPHAIL – Peacefully, at the Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban, on February 16, 2017, in his 83rd year, Charlie McPhail, devoted father to John and Sheonaid, father-in-law to Drew and grandpa to Andrew and Lizzie. Sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at Glenorchy and Innishael Parish Church, Dalmally, on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 1.00 p.m. Thereafter to Dalmally Cemetery.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CLARK – Vivien and Iain would to thank Glen Mor Medical Practice for their care and support given to Julia over the past five years. Grateful thanks to Mr David Anderson for conducting a lovely service, to staff at McFall Undertakers for efficient funeral arrangements and to MacDonald Bros for the beautiful flowers. Thanks to all for sympathy cards, messages, visits and flowers received, all who attended the service at Duncansburgh MacIntosh Parish Church and generous donations made to Moss Park Residents Fund. Finally, special thanks to all the staff at Moss Park for the high standard of care given to Julia over the last three years.
WATSON-HENDERSON – The family would like to thank everyone for their cards, letters, telephone calls, flowers, baking and support following the death of our mother June. Our sincere thanks go to Doctors Nicky Campbell, Fiona Johnson, Richard Wilson and all at the Lorn Medical Centre and the care provided to allow June to remain at home. Our grateful thanks to Ian and his team at D and A Munn for their respectful caring and professional services. Heartfelt thanks go to the Very Rev Nicki McNelly, Kerr Jamieson, Lillian and the Choir, Norman Martin, Ted Heath and our cousin Inger for making the service so memorable. Thanks also to the Rowan Tree Hotel and Justine for the flowers. Finally thank you to all who turned out to pay their respects at the church and graveside. Our wholehearted appreciation to the North Argyll Carers Centre for all that they do. The retiring collection for North Argyll Carers Centre/Marie Curie Local Branch came to £528.62.
MEMORIAMS
BEATON – Treasured memories our dad and grampa Archie, who died February 22, 2016 and our mum and granny Lizzie, who died June 2, 2011.
Loved and remembered always.
– Sheena, Donald and families
BROWN – In loving memory of my dear husband Alaisdair who died on February 25, 2005. Also my brother-in-law Hector who died March 24, 2004.
Your presence I miss
Your memories I treasure
Loving you always
Forgetting you never.
– Seaonaid, 11 Balephuil, Tiree.
CHISHOLM – Stewart (Chubby). In loving memory of a devoted father and grandpa, who died February 24, 2012.
We miss you now
Our hearts are sore
As time goes by we miss you more
Your loving smile
Your gentle face
No one can fill your vacant place
Forever in our hearts.
– Natalie, Morgan, Owen and Brione.
CHISHOLM – James Stewart (Chubby), February 24, 2012.
It’s just a little
But means a lot
To say dear friend
We haven’t forgot.
– Love Jim and Freda.
CLARK – In loving memory of Gary, died February 24, 2012.
We never lose the ones we love for love its self lives on.
– Gran and family.
GIBSON – In loving memory of our dear mum and granny Marybell, who died February 23, 1987.
Remembering you mum is easy
We do it every day
Missing you is the heartache
That never goes away.
– Iain and family, Dalmally and Margaret and family, Canada.
MACAULAY – Precious memories of Ian a loving husband, dad and grampa who passed away on February 20, 2013.
You always had a smile to share
A laugh, a joke and time to care
A wonderful nature, warm and true
Are the many memories we have of you
– Mary, Neil, John and Ginah, Oban, Bulgaria and Dubai
We will always love you grampa
– Emma, Callum and Jay xxx
MACDONALD – Treasured memories of our beloved mother, gran & great gran, Margaret MacDonald who passed away on February 21, 2005.
Sorely missed, also remembering loved ones gone before.
Carson ma ta bhios sibh ri bron
mar dhream gun dochas mor
am bheil sa ‘bhas ach teachdair sith
gan gairm gu Rioghachd na gloir
Dear Mam give our love to Da.
– Inserted by her loving daughters Maryflora, Sandra, May Margaret and families.
MACDOUGALL – A’ cuimhneachadh m’ athar, Eòghann.
– Eleanor.
MACDOUGALL – In loving memory of Ewan MacDougall who died February 25, 2010. RIP.
– Ewena
MACGILL – In loving memory of Donald MacGill, who passed away February 23, 1991. Always in our thoughts. Beloved husband of the late Nancy and dear father of Anne and Neil.
MACQUEEN – In loving memory of Veronica, a much loved sister and auntie, who passed away February 25, 2000.
Precious memories last forever.
– Violet, Iain, Janette, Jennifer and families
MACQUEEN – In loving memory of our dear mum Veronica, who passed away on February 25, 2000.
Love and miss you always
– Yvonne, Richard, Michael and Innes x
MATHERS – In loving memory of a dear sister and aunty, Vicky Mathers, sadly lost on February 23, 2015.
Who remains forever in our hearts. Love u sis.
– Becca, Alex, Katie and Joe xxx
MATHERS – Precious memories of my lovely partner, Vicky, who died February 23, 2015.
Your presence I miss
Your memory I treasure
I will love you always
And forget you never.
– All my love Caroline xxx
McLENNAN – In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle Willie, who died February 24, 2008.
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
– Margaret, Elsie and family.
MORTON – In loving memory of Catherine Morton, passed away February 24, 1995.
Beloved wife and mother, forever in our thoughts.
– John, John and David x
Beloved daughter-in-law, always in my thoughts.
– Mum x
Beloved mum and nana, forever in our thoughts
– Norman, Karen, Christopher, Lewis and Arran xxx
POULTON – In loving memory of my dear grandson and our nephew Danny who died on February 15, 1992.
Loved and remembered always.
– Freena and family.
PASSING OUT
Alistair Fothergill
Former pupil of Luing Primary and Oban High School recently passed out as a Royal Marine Commando.