Obituaries

Peacefully on Wednesday 24th April 2024
In St. Andrew’s Care Home
Thomas (Tam)
Beloved husband to Margaret
Much loved dad to Brian, Derrick and Pauline
Father-in-law to Angie, Chog and Jackie
Loving papa to Rebecca, Brooke, Cassie, Nikki and Tyler
Great grandad to Kailyn and Harley
Service to be held on Friday 17th May in Robson’s Dovetail Chapel at 10.30am. Onwards to Borders Crematorium at
12 noon

Peacefully at St Margaret’s Care Home Hawick
on Thursday 18th April 2024
Denise (née Faragher)
Loving wife of the late Iain
Sister to Mona
Loving mum to Gail, Dawn, Lynn and Barrie
Much loved mother-in-law, nana, great-nana,
sister in-law, aunt and friend.

Service to be held at St Cuthbert’s Episcopal Church
on Wednesday 8^th May at 1pm, thereafter interment at
St Cuthbert’s Cemetery at 1.30pm.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired for Muscular Dystrophy.

After a short illness on Tuesday 9^th April 2024
at Borders General Hospital
Patricia Ann (née Stanners)
Beloved wife of Ian
Dear sister of Hazel and Duncan
Loving aunt to Pamela.

Service to be held on Tuesday 7^th May
at Robson’s Dovetail Chapel at 10.45 am
followed by a private family cremation.
Family flowers only.

Suddenly but peacefully at home
on Sunday 7^th April 2024
John William Dunlop
Much loved and loving husband of Christine
Adored and proud dad to Jonathan, Matthew, Abigail,
Jamie, Peter, and Debbie
Doting grandad to Alyssia
Beloved brother to Elizabeth and Lesley

Service will be held at Denholm Parish Church, Denholm
on Friday 3^rd May 2024 at 1pm, onwards to a graveside service at Hundy Mundy Natural
Burial Ground, Kelso at 2.30pm.
Family flowers only, please.

Sadly passed away at Borders General Hospital
on Sunday 14^th April 2024
Nigel “Nige”
Much loved fiancé of Shirley
A dad and grandad to all the family
A great friend to all who knew him

Service to be held on Friday 10th May
at Borders Crematorium at 11am
Colourful attire to be worn at family’s request
Family flowers only
Donations if desired for Borders Macmillan Centre

Suddenly at home on Friday 5^th April 2024
Tony (Pandrop)
Loving partner of Isabel
Much loved dad to John and the late Wendy
Papa to Jack, Mhairi, Sam and Tom

Service to be held on Thursday 25^th April 2024 in
Robson’s Dovetail Chapel at 2.45pm,
onwards to Borders Crematorium for 4pm
Family flowers only
Donations if desired for Chest, Heart and Stroke fund

Passed away peacefully after a short illness at
The Margaret Kerr Unit on Friday 12^th April 2024
Irene (née Chapman)
Beloved wife to the late Jimmy
Loving mum to Eleanor, Lorraine, Val, Jill and Kirsty
Dearly loved nana and great-nana to her seven grandchildren
and sixteen great-grandchildren

Service to be held on Wednesday 24^th April
at Borders Crematorium at 11am
Colourful attire at Irene’s request
Family flowers only
Donations if desired for The Margaret Kerr Unit

Suddenly but peacefully at home
on Sunday 7^th April 2024
John Arthur
Proud dad to Alan, John and Kirsty
Much loved papa to the grandkids
and to ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ (aka Penny)
A fond and fun-loving friend to all who knew him

Service will be held at Robson’s Dovetail Chapel, Hawick
on Tuesday 30^th April 2024 at 12.30pm,
onwards to a private graveside service.
No dress code – come as you wish.
Family flowers only, please.
Donations if desired to FirstLight Trust (veterans cafe & hub, Hawick).

Suddenly but peacefully at home
on Thursday 4th April 2024
Stuart
Much loved son of Drew and Margo
Loving brother to Alan
Partner to Maaike
Loving nephew and cousin to all the family
Service to be held in Robson’s Dovetail Chapel
on Wednesday 1st May at 12.45pm, onwards to
Wellogate Cemetery for 1.30pm
Flowers open

Peacefully at Royal London Hospital
on Monday 1^st April 2024
Derek (Del)
Beloved Husband of Bob
Loving son of the late Rob and Maureen
Much loved brother of Stephen and Lesley
Dearly loved uncle and great-uncle to all family
Cherished son-in-law, brother-in-law
and uncle from across the water in Ireland

Service to be held in Robson’s Dovetail Chapel
on Monday 29^th April at 12.30pm, onwards to
Wellogate Cemetery for 1.30pm
Family flowers only
Donations if desired for Music for Life

Peacefully on Monday 1^st April 2024
at Knowesouth Care Home
just a few weeks before his 94^th birthday
Andrew (Danny) late of Horsleyhill
Much loved husband to Bena
Proud dad to Andrew, Jim and Carol
Father-in-law and friend to Izzy, John and Jackie
Fun loving grandad to Melissa and Struan
Great-grandad to Gregor, Eilidh, Laura and Floris

Private cremation

Peacefully on Saturday 30^th March 2024
at Borders General Hospital
Myra (née Russell)
Much loved wife to the late Jimmy
Loving mum to Audrey and Russell
Mother-in-law to Angie and Mark
Grannie to Nick, Andrew, David, Alex and Rachael
Dearly loved sister to Marje
Great friend to all that knew her

Committal service to be held on Friday 26^th April
at 12 noon at Borders Crematorium followed by
a memorial service in St Mary’s Church at 1pm
Family flowers only

Peacefully on Monday 1^st April 2024 surrounded
by his family and his greatest love Fran
Robert (Bob)
He made his peace with everyone who truly mattered
Dearly loved dad to Laura, Sarah, Susan and Jason
Brother to Anne, Papa to Greg
Will be missed by all the family

Private cremation

Peacefully on Friday 29^th March 2024
at Hawick Community Hospital
Jayne
Much loved daughter to the late Jean and Addie
Loving sister to the late Liz
Auntie to Chandler, Zack and the late Anthony
Cousin to Keith and Ros
Friend to Brian
Will be sorely missed

Private cremation

Suddenly but peacefully on Monday 25^th March 2024
at Borders General Hospital
Frank
Devoted husband to the late Ann
Much loved pops to Kay and Heather
Papa to Joe, Greg and Amy
Dearly loved brother to Christine
Will be sadly missed by all that knew him

Graveside service to be held on Tuesday 23^rd April
in Wilton Cemetery at 1.30pm
Family flowers only

Peacefully at home after an illness bravely borne surrounded by her family
on Thursday 28^th March 2024
Debs (née Colwill)
Beloved wife of Colin
Loving mum to Erin and Caeran
Adoring granny to Jacob, Noah, Isaac, Theo, Elena and Josephine
Loving sister and aunty to all the family

Service to be held on Friday 19^th April in Wilton Parish Church at 12 noon,
onwards to Wellogate Cemetery for 1pm
No black ties
Family flowers only, donations if desired for
The Margaret Kerr Unit

Peacefully at Borders General Hospital
on Wednesday 27^th March 2024
Marion (née Anderson)
Beloved wife of the late George
Much loved mum to Rob, Gavin and Andrea
Loving mother-in-law to Paula, Kirsty and Darren
Proud granny to Roan, Marlowe and Eila
Loving big sis to all the Andersons

Service to be held in Robson’s Dovetail Chapel
on Monday 22^nd April at 12.45pm, onwards to
Wellogate Cemetery for 1.30pm
Flowers open
Donations if desired for Diabetes UK

Peacefully on Wednesday 27th March 2024
With his family by his side at Hawick Community Hospital
Jim
Husband of Isabell
Father of Gary, father-in-law of Beverly
Papa to Greig and Ryan
Brother, uncle and friend to many
Committal at Borders Crematorium on Thursday
18th April at 11am, memorial service at Robson’s Dovetail Chapel at 12 noon
Family flowers only, donations if desired, for
Friends of Hawick Community Hospital

After a short illness on Sunday 24th March 2024
at Borders General Hospital
Graham
Much loved brother to Helen, Billy, Jean and
the late David
Adored uncle to all the family and a great friend to
all who knew him, will be sorely missed
Service to be held on Wednesday 17th April in
Borders Crematorium at 12 noon
Family flowers only, donations if desired, for
The Margaret Kerr Unit

Peacefully at Borders General Hospital
on Wednesday 27th March 2024
Albert
Much loved dad to Scott, Sharon, Ryan and Terry
Proud Papa to Rhianna, Moray, Blaine, Avalily,
Erin and Ryese
Loving great-granddad to Harris and Rowan
Service to be held on Tuesday 16th April at
Borders Crematorium at 12 noon
Flowers open
Donations if desired, for the Dementia Café

Suddenly but peacefully at Borders General Hospital
on Friday 22^nd March 2024
James (Jim)
Beloved husband to the late Jean
Much loved dad to Tracy, Paul and Claire
Brother to Isabel and the late George
Proud papa, great-papa and great-great-papa
to all the grand bairns
Great friend to many

Service to be held on Thursday 11^th April
in Minto Church at 1pm followed by an interment
in Minto Cemetery at 1.30pm
Piece of tartan to be worn at Jim’s request
Flowers open
Donations if desired for British Heart Foundation and Cardiothoracic ICU Edinburgh

Peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday 20^th March 2024
at Borders General Hospital
Colin
Much loved son to Mairi Amos and the late Timothy Gill
Loving brother to Karen and Anita
Proud and loving dad to Craig, Amy and Chelsea
Will be sorely missed by the whole family
Great friend to all that knew him

Service to be held on Wednesday 3^rd April
at Borders Crematorium at 4pm
Family flowers only
Donations for Veterans Trust and Salvation Army

Peacefully at The Margaret Kerr Unit
on Sunday 17th March 2024
Audrey (née Morbey)
Beloved wife of the late Bill
Dearly loved mum to David and Cameron
Loving mother-in-law to Valerie
Adoring granny to Tasha and Chloe
Committal service to be held at Borders Crematorium
on Wednesday 10th April at 11am, onwards to Robson’s Dovetail Chapel for a memorial service at 12 noon
Family flowers only
Donations if desired for The Margaret Kerr Unit
and Lennel House Care Centre

Peacefully on Saturday 16^th March 2024
at Hawick Community Hospital
Norman ‘Gus’
Beloved brother of the late Ronnie
Uncle to Jackie and Jillian
Brother-in-law to Isobel
Great friend to all that knew him

Service to be held on Monday 15^th April
at Borders Crematorium at 1pm
Family flowers only
Donations if desired for Friends of Hawick Community Hospital

Peacefully on Monday 11^th March 2024
at Deanfield Residential Home
Wilma

Service to be held in Wilton Parish Church
on Thursday 4^th April at 12.30pm, onwards to
Ashkirk Cemetery for 1.30pm
Flowers open

Peacefully at home with her family on
Tuesday 12th March 2024
Gail née Barker
Beloved wife and soulmate to James
Adored daughter to Isabel and Edward
Loving mum to Craig and Alana
Adoring grandmother to Enola and soon to be granddaughter Keddie
Much loved sister to Neil

Service on Monday 8th April at Robson’s Dovetail Chapel at 11.30am – private cremation
No black ties, colourful dress at Gail’s request
Family flowers only

Peacefully at Hawick Community Hospital on
Friday 15th March 2024
Surrounded by his family
Ian
Beloved husband to Patricia
Much loved dad to Lynn, Susan and Lisa
Loving grandad and great-grandad to all the family
Service at Borders Crematorium on Tuesday 9th April at 12 noon, onwards to Hawick Baptist Church at 1.00pm
Family flowers only, donations if desired, for
Prostate Cancer UK

Peacefully at Borders General Hospital on
Wednesday 13th March 2024
William ‘Bill’
Devoted husband of 71 years to the late Thea
Much loved dad to Fred and the late Janet
Dear father-in-law of Eric and Linda
Grandad and great-grandad to Matthew, Daniel, Megan, Erin, Isla and Finlay

Private family funeral

Peacefully at Borders General Hospital on
Monday 11th March 2024
William ‘Bill’
Loving husband to Merle
Much loved dad to Paul, Gary, Tracy and the late Ian
Adored father-in-law to Lorraine, Roy and Karen
Caring grandpa to all the grandbairns
A good friend to many and will be sorely missed

Private funeral and Bill’s request

Peacefully at The Margaret Kerr Unit
on Saturday 9th March 2024, with her family by her side
Anne
Adored wife of Jan
Loving mum of Mark and mother-in-law of Louise
Cherished granny of Kelly and Lucy and
great-granny of Freya, Rory and Ruben
Great big sister of Lorna, George, Karen, Donna
and the late Brian and Gillian
Much loved auntie, great-auntie and friend
Service to be held in Robson’s Dovetail Chapel
on Friday 29th March at 10am onwards to
Wellogate Cemetery for 10.45am
Family flowers only
Donations if desired for charities of Anne’s choice
No black ties, colour to be worn by all

Peacefully at St Margaret’s Nursing Home
on Friday 8th March 2024
Nancy
Beloved wife to Jake
Adored Mum to Michael, Lindsay and Gail
Mum-in-law to Julie and Robert
Loving Granny to Emma, Liam, Ellis, Ewan and Isla

Private cremation at Nancy’s request

At peace now, after a short illness
at Borders General Hospital on Friday 8^th March 2024
Gail
Adored wife of the late George
Much loved mum to Kim and Kerry
Loving mother-in-law to Callum
Devoted grandma and great-grandma to
Dion, Cheney, Brooke, Lennon and Millie
Great friend to many

Service to be held on Thursday 21^st March
at Borders Crematorium at 3pm
Family flowers only
Donations if desired for The Margaret Kerr Unit

Peacefully after a short illness fought so bravely, at the Margaret Kerr Unit
on Monday 4th March 2024
Jack
Adored son of Scott and Cindy
Much loved step-son of Wullie, cherished brother of Abbie and Robbie,
loving step-bro to Lana and Billy
beloved grandson of Maureen and the late Mickey, Gordon and Margaret.
A great miss to all family and friends
Service to be held on Wednesday 27th March in Hawick Town Hall at 10.30,
onwards to Borders Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only,
donations if desired for the Margaret Kerr Unit
A touch of blue to be worn at Jack’s request

Peacefully at Borders General Hospital
on Monday 4^th March 2024
William (Billy)
Much loved husband of the late Dorothy
Beloved dad to William, Brian and the late Colin
Dearly loved father-in-law to Elizabeth, Jill and Lynne
Adored papa to Lee, Laura, Neil, Dean, Jack
and the late Paul
Loving partner to Jennifer
Great friend to all who knew him

Service to be held in Robson’s Dovetail Chapel
on Thursday 14^th March at 12.45pm
onwards to Wilton Cemetery for 1.30pm
Flowers open
Donations if desired for Friends of Hawick Community Hospital

Suddenly and contently at home
on Sunday 3^rd March 2024
John
Beloved husband to Ina
Adored dad to Christine
Proud papa to Kevin and Danielle
Special papa to Florrie and Bryce

Service to be held on Wednesday 20^th March
at Borders Crematorium at 1pm
Club ties if possible
Family flowers only
Donations if desired for Macmillan Centre, BGH

Peacefully at Borders General Hospital
on Friday 1^st March 2024 surrounded by his family
Cormac
Much loved husband to Dorothea
Adored dad to James and Katrine
Father-in-law to Linda and Stuart
Brother to Anne and the late Michael and Harriet
Proud grandad and great-grandad to
Craig, Lynsay, Amy, Erin, Sean, Ryan and Freddie
Great friend to all that knew him

Service to be held on Tuesday 19^th March at
Ss Mary & David’s Catholic Church at 10.30am
onwards to Borders Crematorium for 12 noon
Family flowers only