Mrs Helen Whyte
(Oldmeldrum)
Peacefully at Donbank ward, Inverurie Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2025 after a ‘sair fecht’ Helen Margaret (nee Wisely) aged 83 years, passed away with her family by her side, beloved wife of John, loving mum to Kevin, Lorraine & Colin & dear mother-in-law of Sumi & Steve, devoted granny of Amy, Laura, Daniel, Mark, Kim and Hayley & very much loved great-granny. Funeral service to be held in Meldrum Parish Church on Thursday, 3 April at 10.30am, thereafter to Meldrum churchyard, to which all family & friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired at church door in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support & MND Scotland.
Whyte
(Oldmeldrum)
John 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 Helen. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 303, A.R.I. and Donbank, Inverurie Hospital for their care and attention, to Rev Alisa McDonald for her comforting service, to Mr Charlie Esson for his musical tribute, to Eric P Massie Funeral Directors for their efficient funeral arrangements, to Lochter Activity Centre for their welcoming refreshments, to all those who paid their last respects and for the generous donations received in aid of Macmillan and MND Scotland
Funeral Service
Location
Oldmeldrum Parish Church
Date & Time
10:30am Thu 3rd Apr 2025
Burial Service
Location
Oldmeldrum Cemetery
Date & Time
12:00pm Thu 3rd Apr 2025
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