Happy 80th Birthday
Happy Birthday to Kenny Gourlay, Gordon Howie, Lorna West, Nan Tait and Donella (Dawn Harbison) Firth who will reach the age of 80 in October. Gordon and Kenny on the 2nd, Lorna 20th, Nan 27th and Donella 28th. Health and happiness always.
Sue Lawrence – Whispers in the Glen
Sara Hunt of the Publisher Saraband contacted me some time ago asking if she could use this photo which was contributed by the late Kate Gairns to the website for the cover of a book by Sue Lawrence the Scottish cookery and food writer and author. I was quite taken aback to be asked for […]
James (Jim) Garrity
Suddenly but peacefully at Ninewells Hospital on the 10th September 2026, James also known as “Jim” aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Chrissie. Much loved Dad of Karen and Alison, proud Grandad of Katie and Kieran and a good friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Perth Crematorium on Friday 2nd […]
Jean Lowe
Jean Lowe (nee Smith) passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 11th July 2026. The funeral will take place at Perth Crematorium on Thursday 30th July 2026 at 11am followed by a tea at Tayside Hotel Stanley. There will be a collection box for Stanley Lunch Club.
Graham Buchanan
Suddeny but peacefully at Ninewells Hospital on the 30th June 2026 James (also known as Graham) aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Fay, loving dad of Craig, proud grandad of Siobhan and great grandad of Harris and Oscar, father in law of Yvonne and a good friend to many. Funeral service to be held at […]
Mrs Margaret Millar
Peacefully at home on Saturday 9 May 2026 Margaret (nee Slessor) aged 100 years beloved wife of the late Bob. Funeral on Thursday 28 May 2026, service in Perth Crematorium at 10am to which all family and friends are invited.
Ronald Gourlay
Peacefully in the care of Catmoor House Care Home on Tuesday 27th January 2026, Ron aged 90 years. Loving husband of the late Edna Donaldson, much loved father of Carol, dear father-in-law to Dave and a beloved grandfather and great-grandfather.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Nan Tait is wishing friends at home and overseas a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and healthy 2026.
Nan Tait
Thank you once again to Nan Tait for her considerate donation towards my costs in leasing the Stanley website domain from Nominet UK and the web space from Ionos. Much appreciated.
Peggy Jolly
Peacefully passed away in the tender care of staff at Muirton House Care Home Blairgowrie with her family by her side on Sunday 21 September 2025 Margaret Gray McIntosh Winter (Peggy) in her 100th year. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral on Friday 3 October in St Serfs Parish […]