Mr Alexander Cruickshank
(Oldmeldrum)
Peacefully at Turriff Cottage Hospital on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with his family by his side. Alexander (Spike), aged 85 years, dear partner of the late Betty, much loved dad of Ralph, Steven and Richard and a dear “Granda Spike” to Naomi, Maiya and Ben.
Funeral service in Eric P Massie Funeral Directors Chapel, 76a High Street, Inverurie on Friday, December 27 at 2.00pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited, thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired at chapel door in aid of Friends of Turriff Hospital.
Casual dress preferred.
Funeral Service
Location
Eric Massie service room
Date & Time
2:00pm Fri 27th Dec 2024
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