Funeral Notices
Remembering those who have passed from our community
Alexander Alexander (Alec)
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Alexander Alexander.
The funeral service for Alexander will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Tuesday 17th of November at 12.30
Edward Begg
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Edward Begg.
The funeral service for Edward will take place at Daldowie Crematorium on Friday 13th of November at 3pm.
Noreen Mulheron
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Noreen Mulheron.
The funeral service for Noreen will be held on Friday 13th November at 9.30am in St Paul the Apostle RC Church, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Daldowie Crematorium.
Harry Murning
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Harry Murning.
The funeral service for Harry will be held on Thursday 12th November at 11am in Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Coltswood Cemetery.
Elizabeth Caulfield (Elsie)
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Elizabeth Caulfield.
The funeral service for Elsie will be held on Wednesday 11th of November at 10.30am in Thornlie Funeral Home (Wishaw), followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Cambusnethan Cemetery.
Margaret Hynd
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Margaret Hynd
The funeral service for Margaret will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Wednesday 11th of November at 12.30
Francis Devine (Frank)
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Francis Devine
The funeral service for Frank will be held on Tuesday the 10th of November at 12.30 in Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Coltswood Cemetery.
Francis Dirkie (Frankie)
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Francis Dirkie
A Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday 10th November at St. Mary’s RC Church (Coatbridge) at 10am. Thereafter, Frankie will be taken to Coltswood Cemetery where a committal ceremony will take place.
Robert Hill (Rab)
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Robert Hill
The funeral service for Robert will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Monday 9th of November at 11.30am.
Thomas McGeechan (Tam)
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Thomas McGeechan
The funeral service for Thomas will be held on Friday the 6th of November at 11am in Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Coltswood Cemetery.
Patrick Reilly (Pat)
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Patrick Reilly
A Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday at St. Mary’s RC Church (Caldercruix) at 10am. Thereafter, Pat will be taken to New Monkland Cemetery where a committal ceremony will take place.
Josephine Parker
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Josephine Parker
A Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday at St Aloysius R.C. Church at 10am. Thereafter, Josephine will be taken to St Joseph’s Cemetery where a committal ceremony will take place.
Catherine Murphy
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Catherine Murphy
The funeral service for Catherine will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd of November at 12.30
Robert Hughes ‘Bobby’
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Bobby Hughes.
The funeral service for Bobby will be held on Monday the 2nd of November at 11am in Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at New Monkland Cemetery.
Callum Sneddon
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Callum Sneddon.
A celebration of life service will take place at Thornlie Funeral Home on Saturday the 31st of October at 11am. Following the service, there will be a short committal ceremony at Holytown Crematorium.
Margaret Campbell
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Margaret Campbell.
The funeral service for Margaret will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Friday 30th of October at 1.30pm
Elizabeth McKee (Elsie)
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Elizabeth McKee.
The funeral service for Elsie will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Friday 30th of October at 11.30am
Theresa Gahagan
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Theresa Gahagan
The funeral service for Theresa will be held on Thursday 29th October at 11.15am at Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Daldowie Crematorium.
Mary Myles (May)
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late May Myles
The funeral service for May will be held on Wednesday 28th of October at 11am in Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Old Monkland Cemetery.
Alexander Reside
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Alexander Reside.
The funeral service for Alexander will be held on Tuesday 27th of October at 10.30am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Motherwell, followed thereafter by a committal ceremony at Cambusnethan Cemetery
William McWhinnie
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late William McWhinnie
The funeral service for Billy will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Tuesday 27th of October at 1.30pm
Hugh O’Brien (Shuggy)
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Hugh O’Brien.
A Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 26th October at St Mary’s R.C. Church at 10am. Thereafter, Shuggy will be taken to Holytown Crematorium where a committal ceremony will take place.
Norma Mathieson
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Norma Mathieson
The funeral service for Norma will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Friday 23rd of October at 2.30pm
Jean Brawley
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Jean Brawley.
A Requiem Mass will take place at St Mary’s, in Lanark, at 9:30 am. Thereafter, a Celebration of Life service and committal ceremony will take place at Holytown Crematorium.
John Phee
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late John Phee
The funeral service for John will be held on Thursday 22nd of October at 11am in Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Coltswood Cemetery.
Gavin Robert Russell
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Gavin Russell.
The funeral service for Gavin will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Tuesday 20th October at 11.30am
Kathleen McDonald
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Kathleen McDonald
The funeral service for Kathleen will be held on Friday 16th October at 11am at Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Bedlay Cemetery.
Agnes Kelly
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Agnes Kelly.
A Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 15th October at St Ignatius R.C. Church at 9.30 am. Thereafter, Agnes will be taken to Cambusnethan Cemetery, where a committal ceremony will take place.
William McGregor
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late William McGregor.
Bill will be received into St Patrick’s R.C. Church at 6:00 pm on Monday 12th October, where a Vigil Reception will take place, followed by Rosary Prayers. A Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday 13th October at St Patrick’s R.C. Church at 10:00 am. Thereafter, Bill will be taken to Coltswood Cemetery, where a committal ceremony will take place.
Karen Letham
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Karen Letham.
The funeral service for Karen will be held on Tuesday 13th October at 11am at Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Holytown Crematorium.
Joe James McCabe
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Joe McCabe
The funeral mass for Joe will be held on Monday 12th October at 9.30 at St. Edward’s RC Church, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Coltswood Cemetery.
Mandy Armstrong
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Mandy Armstrong.
The funeral service for Mandy will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Saturday 10 October at 10.30am
David Brown ‘Div’
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late David Brown.
The funeral service for David will be held on Friday 9th October at 1pm in Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Old Monkland Cemetery.
John Patrick Herron
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late John Patrick Herron.
The funeral service for John will be held on Friday 9th October at 10am at Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Coltswood Cemetery.
William Frederick
It is with profound sadness that we announce the funeral arrangements for the late Mr William (Bill) Frederick, who passed away peacefully at St Andrew’s Hospice on 22nd September 2026, with his loving family by his side.
The funeral service for Bill will be held on Wednesday 7th October at 12.15pm at Coats Funeral Home, followed thereafter by a short committal ceremony at Holytown Crematorium.
Deena Lee Connor
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Deena Connor
The funeral service for Deena will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Wednesday 7 October at 10.30am.
Ever McLeish
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ever McLeish, affectionately known to his family and friends as Beever or Big Beev, who passed away on 9 September 2026, aged 66 years. Ever will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Anne, his children, grandchildren, wider family and the many friends who knew and loved him.
Ever's funeral cortege will depart from the family home on Waverley Drive, Airdrie, at approximately 9:20 am, making its way to Coats Funeral Home, where a Celebration of Life service will take place at 10 am. Thereafter, Ever will be taken to Coltswood Cemetery, where a committal ceremony will take place in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection and eternal peace
Margaret McAleese
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Margaret McAleese.
The funeral service for Margaret will take place at Daldowie Crematorium on Thursday 1 October at 12.45.
David Gilmour Moyies
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late David Moyies
The funeral service for the late David Moyies will take place at Falkirk Crematorium on Tuesday 29 September at 10.45am.
Joseph Dalziel
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Joseph Dalziel.
The funeral service for the late Mr Joseph Dalziel will take place at Coats Funeral Home on Monday the 28 September at 10.00am. Thereafter a committal ceremony will take place at Holytown Crematorium.
Alexander Donald MacDonald
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Alexander Donald MacDonald
The funeral service for the late Alexander Donald MacDonald will take place at Daldowie Crematorium (East Chapel) on Thursday 24 September at 11am.
Alexander Fleming
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Alexander Fleming.
The funeral service for the late Mr Alexander Fleming will take place at Coats Funeral Home on the 23 September at 12.30pm. Thereafter a committal ceremony will take place at Holytown Crematorium.
Anne Marie Sweeney
Respectfully, we publish the funeral arrangements for the late Anne Marie Sweeney, who passed away on 8th September 2026. A much-loved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, colleague and neighbour, Anne Marie will be fondly remembered by all who knew her and will be sadly missed.
Tuesday 22nd September 2026 A Rosary Service will be held at Coats Funeral Home 7:00 pm. Wednesday 23rd September 2026 Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s R.C. Church at 10:00am. Thereafter, Anne Marie will be laid to rest at Old Monkland Cemetery, where a committal ceremony will take place.
Patricia O’Brien (Patsy)
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Patricia O’Brien (Patsy), who passed away on 8 September 2026.
The funeral service will take place at Coats Funeral Home on Tuesday 22 September at 11am. Thereafter a committal ceremony will take place at Coltswood Cemetery.
Lewis Gill
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late Lewis Gill, who passed away on the 4th of September 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Thornlie Funeral Home on Monday 21 September 2026 at 11:00am. Thereafter, a committal ceremony will take place at Holytown Crematorium.
Connor James Devine
It is with profound sadness that we announce the funeral arrangements for the late Mr Connor James Devine, who passed away on 6th September 2026, aged 28 years.
Friday 18th November - A Celebration of Connor’s Life will take place at Coats Funeral Home, 132 Muiryhall Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3NH, at 11:30 am. Thereafter, Connor will be taken to Coltswood Cemetery, where a committal ceremony will take place.
James Robb
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late James Robb (Jimmy), who passed away on 3 September 2026, aged 68 years.
The funeral service for the late Mr James (Jimmy) Robb will take place at Holytown Crematorium at 3.30pm on Thursday 17th September 2026.
Kathleen O’Rourke
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the funeral service details for the late Kathleen O’Rourke, affectionately known as “Cush,” who passed away on 3rd September 2026, aged 65. Kathleen was the beloved wife of Martin, a much-loved mother, gran, sister, aunt, neighbour and dear friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Coats Funeral Home on Thursday 17th September 2026 at 12:30pm. Thereafter Kathleen will be laid to rest in Old Monkland Cemetery.
John Gray
It is with great sadness that we respectfully publish the funeral arrangements for the late John Gray, who passed away on 5 September 2026, aged 84 years. John, known to many as “Zeek”, was a much loved husband, father, father in law, granda, great granda, brother in law, uncle, relative, neighbour and friend. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.
A Requiem Mass will take place at St Mary’s R.C. Church at 10:00 am. Thereafter, John will be taken to Old Monkland Cemetery, where a committal ceremony will take place