Mr Raymond Pirie
(Inverurie)
Peacefully at Donbank ward, Inverurie Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2025, after a short illness, Raymond aged 90 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Ella, much loved dad of Sylvia, Raymond and Ivor and a dear father-in-law, grandad and great grandad. Funeral service in Chapel of Garioch Parish Church on Monday, April 7 at 1.30pm thereafter to churchyard, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired at church door in aid of The Salvation Army.
PIRIE
(Kintore/Inverurie)
Sylvia, Raymond, Ivor and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received in their recent sad loss of their dad Raymond. Special thanks to the Rev Euan Glen for his comforting service, to Ian at Eric P Massie Funeral Directors for his help and professional funeral arrangements, to Kerry’s Katering for their welcoming teas, to the staff at A.R.I. and Donbank Ward, Inverurie Hospital for their care and attention , finally to all those who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and for the generous donation received in aid of The Salvation Army.
Funeral Service
Location
Chapel of Garioch Parish Church
Date & Time
1:30pm Mon 7th Apr 2025
Burial Service
Location
Chapel of Garioch Churchyard
Date & Time
2:00pm Mon 7th Apr 2025
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