Ten years on, we remember tonight the life of Blantyre teenager Reamonn Gormley. Today, 1st February 2021, is the 10th anniversary of when his young life was tragically taken at the age of just 19. A victim of crime, he was an avid Celtic supporter, kind, gentle and popular. His passing shocked the entire community […]
We hear that well known local lady Christina (Ina) Evans, a former ward sister/nursing officer of Hairmyres Hospital, sadly passed away on the 19th of January aged 87 in Hairmyres Hospital. She was well known and respected in the community through her contact with patients and relatives. Many would remember her as that Sister from […]
We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Isabel Kennedy Edgar McNulty who sadly passed on Sunday 17th January 2021 at Hairmyres Hospital. She was 73. Isabel was a well liked member of Blantyre community. Independent, never minced her views or words. She worked in the local police station as a typist for over 20 […]
We were most saddened to hear of the passing of High Blantyre man Sandy MacVicar, who slipped away on 21st December 2020. He was 72. Sandy was a well known character with good friends. This photo was taken when he visited us at High Blantyre a couple of years ago. A pleasant, friendly man with […]
It’s with sadness we hear of the passing of a lovely local lady. Phoebe Jardine (89) sadly passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday 16th January 2021. She was 89. Phoebe had dementia for the last couple of years and passed peacefully in Douglas View Care Home. She was well known around the village […]
We’re saddened to hear of the passing of local man, Thomas Carroll Nisbet. Thomas (67) was known through the darts and dominoes over the years, loved his team Celtic, loved the horses and was always having a laugh. He was a fixture in the pub on his “ain seat” where he loved to be. His […]
It’s with sadness we hear of the sad passing local man Robert McKean. Robert (73) was a caring, funny and generous brother and uncle. He is loved dearly and will be sorely missed. His funeral details have been announced by the family for Friday 22nd January 2021 at 12:30pm at Priestfield Cemetery (with limited attendance […]
It’s with sadness we learned of the sad passing of local woman, Anne Quinn who died suddenly and unexpectedly on the 21st December. Her funeral will be leaving Logan Street, Blantyre at 1.30pm on Thursday 14th January 2021. Then on to Saint Joseph’s Church and Crematorium. Anne was a funny, friendly lassie well known for […]