"Remember me"
We have introduced this page to remember those members of the congregation (and their families) who have passed away.
It is our privilege to bring you the names of our folk, whose lives we will remember in our community, and in this way give thanks to God for them.
We have introduced this page to remember those members of the congregation (and their families) who have passed away.
It is our privilege to bring you the names of our folk, whose lives we will remember in our community, and in this way give thanks to God for them.
It is a page for prayer and reflection.
Prayer:
Holy God, Lord of life and death,
you made us in your image and hold us in your care.
We thank you for your servant Name.....,
for the gift of his/her life,
and for the love and mercy he/she received from you and gave to us.
Especially we praise you for your love in Jesus Christ,
who died and rose from the grave
to free us from evil, and give us life eternal.
Grant that when our time on earth is ended,
we may be united with all the saints
in the joys of your eternal home,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
(Book of Common Worship, PCUSA)
Holy God, Lord of life and death,
you made us in your image and hold us in your care.
We thank you for your servant Name.....,
for the gift of his/her life,
and for the love and mercy he/she received from you and gave to us.
Especially we praise you for your love in Jesus Christ,
who died and rose from the grave
to free us from evil, and give us life eternal.
Grant that when our time on earth is ended,
we may be united with all the saints
in the joys of your eternal home,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
(Book of Common Worship, PCUSA)
Rona Henderson Lochhead
21st July 1925 - 19th January 2024
During Lockdown April 2020 we had an email newsletter. Rona kindly agreed to write an article about her university years. I remember when I asked her to do it she said I've not much to tell!
Rona Lochhead - The University Years
In 1943 having secured a place to study Modern Foreign Languages at Edinburgh University, I had applied and was successful in gaining a bursary for Masson Halls where I stayed for my University career. I majored in French and the subsidiary language was German. My honours Degree required me to spend my 3rd year in France (1945 - 46) and as there were not sufficient places for everyone, I was delighted to be offered a place as an assistant in a secondary school in Le Mans, Lycee des Jeunes Filles, Rue Berthelot. I felt I was a “rotten” Assistant. No-one suggested any training and I found it hard to get the 16/17 years olds to talk in English as I was meant to.
As Le Mans was a centre for the local rural community some of the girls boarded so I was able to have a room there. I struck up friendships with some French students from the University of Caen who were Maitresses d’internat, which meant that after attending their university classes during the day they had to supervise the girls in the evenings and slept in the dorms with them. It was a way of earning money to pay their way through university. I would eat my meals with these young women.
One of these women, Leone Cordier, became a particular friend and I spent some of my free time with Leone and her family and even met up with them for Reveillon (the traditional midnight meal on New Years Eve) in Paris where I was spending the Christmas holiday with the other 3 Edinburgh students who were also on placement ( 2 in Caen and one in Orleans). I also went to stay with them at Leone's family house at St Hilaire St Florent near Saumur.
The Cordier family were very welcoming and we became firm friends. Leone's father was an artist and I was given a lovely oil painting by him when Leone came to Dundee to visit the next summer. It still hangs on my dining room wall and is a talking point for me and the family who enjoy hearing of their mother and grandmother's adventures en France! It shows one of the chateau in the Loire and a spot where we had picnicked sitting on the sand bank in the picture. Recently Elspeth, my eldest daughter, took me back to see the house where the Cordier family had lived and in fact Leone’s sister still lived there and welcomed us in. There was lots to catch up on after 60 odd years away!
I found the experience of being in France exciting and loved the new adventure. I was used to being away from home having been at boarding school before university.
Rationing was still in force in 1945 although the French had so little at the end of the war they seemed a little more relaxed and inventive about things than back in Scotland. I found the language development fantastic and still to this day can carry on a conversation on French. For the first month in France, as no one spoke any English, I was exhausted from listening all the time to understand. Gradually my ear became accustomed to the new language and after the first painful month I started to be able to join in the chat at the lunch table and fit in with the locals.
On returning to Edinburgh in the summer of 1946 I had to settle back into student life for my final year and found the adjustment hard. Having said that, at the end of the course in the summer of 1947 I received a 1st class class certificate allowing me to sit honours which I achieved with a 2:1 (editor’s note: which in those days was extremely hard to come by). I remember meeting one of my profs during the exam term in Princes St when I was on my way to play tennis and trying desperately to hide the racquet. To my surprise the prof said that he was delighted to see that I was fitting in some sport during my revision!
I applied to the Civil Service and was offered a position in Edinburgh. I (tactfully) declined saying I had been there for the last 4 years and would prefer to work elsewhere. I was surprised when they offered me a position in London. On arriving in London I was delighted to find out that in fact I had been assigned to the Foreign Office, the Consular Department, looking after the welfare of British nationals in France. This meant daily telephone conversations with the British consulate in Paris which I just loved and found extremely interesting. I recall that one of my contacts came over to London for a holiday after I had been there for about a year. It was extraordinary to meet the face behind the voice and it seemed really odd meeting the person whom I had known only as a voice until then.
Initially I stayed at the YWCA with my friend from University in Scotland, Margaret Baxter (later Hannay) who was attending secretarial college in London, where we met a couple of other girls who were looking for a flatmate. We both moved into the flat in Hampstead.
We were all young women together and as a result one, then another left to be married as in those days it was not the practice to carry on working!
After a summer holiday on the Isle of Arran in Blackwaterfoot, I kept in touch with a young Captain, Finlay Lochhead, who had also been holidaying with friends there. Romance soon blossomed and just as I was beginning to think nothing was coming of it, Finlay arrived with an engagement ring in hand! This meant an end to my career in London but a whole new beginning in Glasgow!
Norman "Tam" MacKenzie
27th August 1935 - 17th September 2023
27th August 1935 - 17th September 2023
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Margaret Hazel Smith
22 July 1928 – 3 July 2023
Hazel Smith was a remarkable lady who is fondly remembered by everyone with whom she came in touch for her elegant charm, wisdom and kindness.
Her occupation was described as ‘housewife’ which does scant justice to her rich and fulfilled life which encompassed a broad spectrum of interests and talents. Kindness and compassion ran through her veins. She was a loving and devoted wife to Jimmy, and she possessed the energy and enthusiasm to gently guide her three sons down the correct path in life.
Hazel was the eldest of three sisters and a much younger brother. She was born in 1928 in the family home in Camphill Avenue where they were brought up as a tight family unit and remained closest friends throughout their lives. Her early years education was at Hutchesons’ Grammar School for Girls in Kingarth Street and later at The Beacon in Bridge of Allan as by then the family had moved to Dunblane.
After leaving school, Hazel trained as a physiotherapist and had not been working long when she was introduced by a Dunblane friend to a dashing ex Fleet Air Arm pilot James Hamilton Smith. He drove an MG TC soft top sports car, so who could refuse his charms?
They were married in 1950 and formed an enduring partnership which lasted one day short of 66 years. They set up the family home in Kilmacolm, producing three boys, Graham, Iain and Gavin. Jimmy and Hazel moved to Pollokshields in 1960 to be nearer the boys’ school and Jimmy’s office in Glasgow.
Their home at 53 Hamilton Avenue was an open house to everyone - dinner guests from Jimmy’s business or their social life, where Hazel was the perfect hostess. Equallyimportantly, Hazel welcomed all of the boys’ friends which made the kitchen a constant hub of youngsters, regularly inviting them to stay for supper. That was Mum, warm and welcoming to all, with a bottomless coffee pot on the Raeburn and a tin of Mum’s famous flapjacks and rock buns on the kitchen table, many a happy hour was spent discussing bikes, cars and girlfriends! When her grandson, Ewan when he was servingin Afghanistan, Hazel posted a parcel of her fantastic flapjacks to remind him of home.They were laid on the table at a joint forces briefing session where the head of the British forces, Sir Nick Parker, remarked to the American General David Petraeus that they were the best he had ever tasted!
The Youth Fellowship in this church played a significant part in youthful romantic yearsof the boys, and after every Christmas watch night service, the whole of the YF descended upon the Smiths’ house for entertainment and fun. This was all part of Mum and Dad’s generous commitment to ensuring that this was home in every sense, where everyone was made welcome.
Her sons would later in life we came to realise that underneath her elegant and charming skin was a lady of strength, commitment, and kindness which became anexample not only to them, but also to all of her seven grandchildren.
Foreign holidays were never on the agenda, but Hazel was at her happiest when meeting old friends and making new ones in Kintyre, Portmahomack, Elie and Arran. Elie, especially, held fond memories in being surrounded by the seven grandchildren for three weeks in the summer.
A spare bedroom in Hamilton Avenue was always available to family and friends from Kintyre visiting hospital or studying in Glasgow. Hazel would carry the extra burden in her stride as she was such a kind natured and capable woman.
The gardens in Hamilton Avenue and for the last 35 years, Nithsdale Road, afforded Mum an excellent opportunity to display her significant gardening skills.
Although Hazel was never a crack golfer, she was very keen, and became Captain of Caldwell Ladies Section and later played at The Ladies Golf Club, Troon.
Hazel and Jimmy were very keen Scottish country dancers not only at Kelvinbridge in the 60’s but also later at New Kilpatrick in Bearsden.
Hazel was never an artist, but she did have very good artistic flair and this showed in her skill with cross stitching and quilting and many a cross stitch sampler is hanging on the wall. The centenary of this very church being one. Hazel made many lasting friendshipsin Pollokshields, none more so than with Brian and Christine Lockhart for whom she would babysit without hesitation. Their girls, Heather and Abby owe their knitting skills of today to their babysitting teacher, ‘Auntie’ Hazel! Post Sunday service nibbles, drinks and a chat were a feature with the Grants and the Wallaces.
Sherbrooke Mosspark played a large part in Hazel’s life, having been a member for over 60 years. She participated in all manner of activities in the Sherbrooke family, none more so than being a much valued member of the Flower Committee for over 30 years.
Although Jimmy was heavily involved at Glasgow Accies with Rugby in the winter and cricket in the summer, it is easy to forget that Hazel was there too, making and helping serve teas for a couple of decades. She enjoyed much adulation from the players.
Knowing Hazel was a privilege and the family received many testimonies about how much she touched the hearts of everyone with whom she come into contact. She was an example to us all in elegance, fortitude and kindness and will be greatly missed within the Sherbrooke Mosspark family and by everyone who knew her.
Gavin Smith
22 July 1928 – 3 July 2023
Hazel Smith was a remarkable lady who is fondly remembered by everyone with whom she came in touch for her elegant charm, wisdom and kindness.
Her occupation was described as ‘housewife’ which does scant justice to her rich and fulfilled life which encompassed a broad spectrum of interests and talents. Kindness and compassion ran through her veins. She was a loving and devoted wife to Jimmy, and she possessed the energy and enthusiasm to gently guide her three sons down the correct path in life.
Hazel was the eldest of three sisters and a much younger brother. She was born in 1928 in the family home in Camphill Avenue where they were brought up as a tight family unit and remained closest friends throughout their lives. Her early years education was at Hutchesons’ Grammar School for Girls in Kingarth Street and later at The Beacon in Bridge of Allan as by then the family had moved to Dunblane.
After leaving school, Hazel trained as a physiotherapist and had not been working long when she was introduced by a Dunblane friend to a dashing ex Fleet Air Arm pilot James Hamilton Smith. He drove an MG TC soft top sports car, so who could refuse his charms?
They were married in 1950 and formed an enduring partnership which lasted one day short of 66 years. They set up the family home in Kilmacolm, producing three boys, Graham, Iain and Gavin. Jimmy and Hazel moved to Pollokshields in 1960 to be nearer the boys’ school and Jimmy’s office in Glasgow.
Their home at 53 Hamilton Avenue was an open house to everyone - dinner guests from Jimmy’s business or their social life, where Hazel was the perfect hostess. Equallyimportantly, Hazel welcomed all of the boys’ friends which made the kitchen a constant hub of youngsters, regularly inviting them to stay for supper. That was Mum, warm and welcoming to all, with a bottomless coffee pot on the Raeburn and a tin of Mum’s famous flapjacks and rock buns on the kitchen table, many a happy hour was spent discussing bikes, cars and girlfriends! When her grandson, Ewan when he was servingin Afghanistan, Hazel posted a parcel of her fantastic flapjacks to remind him of home.They were laid on the table at a joint forces briefing session where the head of the British forces, Sir Nick Parker, remarked to the American General David Petraeus that they were the best he had ever tasted!
The Youth Fellowship in this church played a significant part in youthful romantic yearsof the boys, and after every Christmas watch night service, the whole of the YF descended upon the Smiths’ house for entertainment and fun. This was all part of Mum and Dad’s generous commitment to ensuring that this was home in every sense, where everyone was made welcome.
Her sons would later in life we came to realise that underneath her elegant and charming skin was a lady of strength, commitment, and kindness which became anexample not only to them, but also to all of her seven grandchildren.
Foreign holidays were never on the agenda, but Hazel was at her happiest when meeting old friends and making new ones in Kintyre, Portmahomack, Elie and Arran. Elie, especially, held fond memories in being surrounded by the seven grandchildren for three weeks in the summer.
A spare bedroom in Hamilton Avenue was always available to family and friends from Kintyre visiting hospital or studying in Glasgow. Hazel would carry the extra burden in her stride as she was such a kind natured and capable woman.
The gardens in Hamilton Avenue and for the last 35 years, Nithsdale Road, afforded Mum an excellent opportunity to display her significant gardening skills.
Although Hazel was never a crack golfer, she was very keen, and became Captain of Caldwell Ladies Section and later played at The Ladies Golf Club, Troon.
Hazel and Jimmy were very keen Scottish country dancers not only at Kelvinbridge in the 60’s but also later at New Kilpatrick in Bearsden.
Hazel was never an artist, but she did have very good artistic flair and this showed in her skill with cross stitching and quilting and many a cross stitch sampler is hanging on the wall. The centenary of this very church being one. Hazel made many lasting friendshipsin Pollokshields, none more so than with Brian and Christine Lockhart for whom she would babysit without hesitation. Their girls, Heather and Abby owe their knitting skills of today to their babysitting teacher, ‘Auntie’ Hazel! Post Sunday service nibbles, drinks and a chat were a feature with the Grants and the Wallaces.
Sherbrooke Mosspark played a large part in Hazel’s life, having been a member for over 60 years. She participated in all manner of activities in the Sherbrooke family, none more so than being a much valued member of the Flower Committee for over 30 years.
Although Jimmy was heavily involved at Glasgow Accies with Rugby in the winter and cricket in the summer, it is easy to forget that Hazel was there too, making and helping serve teas for a couple of decades. She enjoyed much adulation from the players.
Knowing Hazel was a privilege and the family received many testimonies about how much she touched the hearts of everyone with whom she come into contact. She was an example to us all in elegance, fortitude and kindness and will be greatly missed within the Sherbrooke Mosspark family and by everyone who knew her.
Gavin Smith
Rev. Douglas Clark 13th August 1946 - 14th July 2023
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Susan Ross 23rd April 1948 - 15th June 2023
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Susan will be remembered for her cheery smile and ready laughter. Frank, her husband, and her son, Fraser, and his wife Sinead, were her mainstay. She loved them dearly and enjoyed being a grandmother to Erin. She liked the simple things of life and enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter. She took great pleasure over the years watching Erin growing into a young woman.
She loved the church in equal measure. She became an elder in Mosspark church and was involved in many aspects of church life. She was active in the Corkerhill Sunday School, and when her son Fraser joined the Anchor boys, Susan also joined and became an officer.
Coffee mornings wouldn’t be coffee mornings without Susan’s own special brew. She was famous for her coffee. It was one of her many talents, including being an excellent baker. She enjoyed travelling and visited many countries including Australia, Turkey and Spain. Her favourite holiday destination was La Carihuela on the Costa Del Sol.
Every summer Susan and Christine Higgison would spend a week at Liz Tytler’s caravan, a special friendship which lasted over thirty years. The trio also enjoyed going to Oran Mohr for a pie and a pint. They loved the laughter and cheery atmosphere there.
Susan was also a valued member of the Thursday Group, a women's group in Mosspark Church. She was a capable, practical lady who could turn her hand to knitting and DIY. She was also a good counselor giving family and friends advice. And when her friends were in need she was helpful and kind.
Cupid aimed his arrow at Susan and Frank whilst waiting at the 59 bus stop at Dumbreck Road. They soon realised they had a lot in common, fell in love and shortly afterwards they married on the 10th October 2003.
Everyone who knew her will have their own treasured memories. She lived life to the full.
From a dear friend.
She loved the church in equal measure. She became an elder in Mosspark church and was involved in many aspects of church life. She was active in the Corkerhill Sunday School, and when her son Fraser joined the Anchor boys, Susan also joined and became an officer.
Coffee mornings wouldn’t be coffee mornings without Susan’s own special brew. She was famous for her coffee. It was one of her many talents, including being an excellent baker. She enjoyed travelling and visited many countries including Australia, Turkey and Spain. Her favourite holiday destination was La Carihuela on the Costa Del Sol.
Every summer Susan and Christine Higgison would spend a week at Liz Tytler’s caravan, a special friendship which lasted over thirty years. The trio also enjoyed going to Oran Mohr for a pie and a pint. They loved the laughter and cheery atmosphere there.
Susan was also a valued member of the Thursday Group, a women's group in Mosspark Church. She was a capable, practical lady who could turn her hand to knitting and DIY. She was also a good counselor giving family and friends advice. And when her friends were in need she was helpful and kind.
Cupid aimed his arrow at Susan and Frank whilst waiting at the 59 bus stop at Dumbreck Road. They soon realised they had a lot in common, fell in love and shortly afterwards they married on the 10th October 2003.
Everyone who knew her will have their own treasured memories. She lived life to the full.
From a dear friend.
Cameron Aitken 10th November 1954 - 17th June 2023
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Bill Duff:
It is with sadness that we intimate the funeral arrangements for Bill Duff, one of our elders. Bill passed away peacefully on the 16th November and his funeral service will take place this Thursday, 8th December, with a committal at 1.30pm at Linn Cemetery followed by a celebration of his life here in the church at 2.15pm.
It is with sadness that we intimate the funeral arrangements for Bill Duff, one of our elders. Bill passed away peacefully on the 16th November and his funeral service will take place this Thursday, 8th December, with a committal at 1.30pm at Linn Cemetery followed by a celebration of his life here in the church at 2.15pm.
Maggie Martin 28th February 1942 - 17th September 2022
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John W. Turner 30th May 1932 - 29th August 2022
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Yvette McArthur 3rd February 1950 - 7th July 2022
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As Claire and Graeme said in their eulogy to their Mum, perhaps the best way to describe Yvette is in the words of our friends and family in the past few weeks: “she always made me laugh”; “she had a twinkle in her eye”; “she always made me feel good”; “there was only one Yvette”; “she was fun and fearless (sky diving and paragliding)”; “she came out with some absolute clangers!”.
Claire, Graeme and I would like to thank our friends and family for the kindness and support you have shown to us all before and since Yvette passed. We miss her every day.
Claire, Graeme and I would like to thank our friends and family for the kindness and support you have shown to us all before and since Yvette passed. We miss her every day.
May McDonald 30th June 1930 - 16th July 2022
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May was a long serving elder of Mosspark Parish Church alongside her husband John where they immersed themselves in all aspects of church life while bring up their four children.
May was an infectious witty and happy person who was always willing to offer her friendship and a helping hand to all. Her friend Anne Nichol recalls many happy holidays shared with Christine Higgison and Susan Ross where much laughter and fun was had. |
She loved attending the Thursday group where she didn’t mind putting her talents like making ginger wine for communion and other “medicinal uses”,to sending out birthday cards to individual members of the group. She also loved the yearly visit to Haggs Castle golf club to mark the end of another year.
She was very supportive of the union between Mosspark and Sherbrooke and looked forward to making new friends.
During her illness she kept in touch with Brenda, family and friends and never lost her sense of fun and fellowship. Anne recalls her last conversation with May was full of laugher about memories of days gone by.
A life well lived.
She was very supportive of the union between Mosspark and Sherbrooke and looked forward to making new friends.
During her illness she kept in touch with Brenda, family and friends and never lost her sense of fun and fellowship. Anne recalls her last conversation with May was full of laugher about memories of days gone by.
A life well lived.
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Friday 11/3/22
Brian Alexander Lockhart 1/12/42 - 21/2/22 In the early hours of Monday 21st February, 2022, the wind blew and took Brian from home to fish new lochs. He enjoyed a life filled with laughter and great love of Christine , Abbe with Robbie, Hamish and Ross, Heather, Richard with Renata, Benjamin and Lucia and Douglas with Joanne, Olivia and Megan. A private family cremation was followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church. |
Friday 14/1/22
It is with great sadness we have to inform you of the death of Iain Reid, formerly of 16 Terregles Ave.
His daughter has contacted us to say his funeral will be held Thursday 20th January 2022 @ 10.30am , The Hurlet crematorium, Glasgow Road, G53 , for those who wish to attend.
It is with great sadness we have to inform you of the death of Iain Reid, formerly of 16 Terregles Ave.
His daughter has contacted us to say his funeral will be held Thursday 20th January 2022 @ 10.30am , The Hurlet crematorium, Glasgow Road, G53 , for those who wish to attend.
Mary MacDonald 15/7/1926 - 19/10/2021
A Tribute to Mary MacDonald 1926 – 2021
Mary was born on St. Swithin’s Day in 1926. She was baptised in St. Gilbert’s Church which is now Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church. Living in Dumbreck and Mosspark for most of her life she worshipped regularly until ill health prevented her from attending in the last few years.
She was always one of the first to put her name down for our social events and enjoyed our monthly Soup and Chats.
With her long-time friend and erstwhile colleague Judy, she would visit Jura and Oban every year, and also travelled to Canada where her brother John, nephew Donald, and niece Fiona live. John continued the family tradition of seafaring.
Mary was a lovely lady who was especially respected by staff and students alike at Glasgow Dental hospital and School, where she was administrator and secretary to 4 successive Deans over 36 years, before retiring in 1986.
Here are a couple of memories which have been received.
Alasdair Gillies, a retired dentist and professional Gaelic singer, described Mary as the friendly and ever-supportive face between anxious and nervous students [and staff] and the forbidding Dean’s office. She had a dignified efficiency at all times, and is remembered with great fondness.
Our own Dr Andy Hadden remembers when Mary was an intermediary on one particular occasion. “As then student president, I was ‘invited’ to meet an irate Dean, Professor White, who had received a complaint from a property owner on the other side of the GDH. It was claimed dental students had been throwing snowballs from GDH car park into his first floor windows. While waiting to be called to his office I explained to Miss MacDonald that some people had been seen in the car park at lunchtime, and suggested they were possibly students from the Art School. She then had a word with Prof White, and I don’t know exactly what she said, but when I went in he was delighted to hear that GDH students were not responsible, and he would advise the complainant accordingly. Saved me from arguing the case. She was a very helpful lady.”
Our sympathy goes out to her family and friends.
Mary was born on St. Swithin’s Day in 1926. She was baptised in St. Gilbert’s Church which is now Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church. Living in Dumbreck and Mosspark for most of her life she worshipped regularly until ill health prevented her from attending in the last few years.
She was always one of the first to put her name down for our social events and enjoyed our monthly Soup and Chats.
With her long-time friend and erstwhile colleague Judy, she would visit Jura and Oban every year, and also travelled to Canada where her brother John, nephew Donald, and niece Fiona live. John continued the family tradition of seafaring.
Mary was a lovely lady who was especially respected by staff and students alike at Glasgow Dental hospital and School, where she was administrator and secretary to 4 successive Deans over 36 years, before retiring in 1986.
Here are a couple of memories which have been received.
Alasdair Gillies, a retired dentist and professional Gaelic singer, described Mary as the friendly and ever-supportive face between anxious and nervous students [and staff] and the forbidding Dean’s office. She had a dignified efficiency at all times, and is remembered with great fondness.
Our own Dr Andy Hadden remembers when Mary was an intermediary on one particular occasion. “As then student president, I was ‘invited’ to meet an irate Dean, Professor White, who had received a complaint from a property owner on the other side of the GDH. It was claimed dental students had been throwing snowballs from GDH car park into his first floor windows. While waiting to be called to his office I explained to Miss MacDonald that some people had been seen in the car park at lunchtime, and suggested they were possibly students from the Art School. She then had a word with Prof White, and I don’t know exactly what she said, but when I went in he was delighted to hear that GDH students were not responsible, and he would advise the complainant accordingly. Saved me from arguing the case. She was a very helpful lady.”
Our sympathy goes out to her family and friends.
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Elora Grant 7/7/1933 - 12/7/2021
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A note from Brenda Duthie
We bought our house in Hamilton Avenue from Elora and Ronald. One of the things we decided while house hunting had been that if the seller mentioned they had a good church, that was a sign.
We had been looking for a house for weeks, travelling up from England every weekend and with no luck. Imagine our joy, as Elora gave us a tour of the house when she said ‘We do have the most wonderful church and Minister within walking distance’!!! Brilliant!
Just like her too she phoned days before we signed the missives to say that the Minister, John Campbell, had just put in his notice. Did we still want to buy the house she asked? How brave of her to ask. Of course, we did and we have loved every minute living in Pollokshields.
With the house came a fortnightly coffee group, made up of neighbours, and Elora took me along the first time. There I met my future friends and encouragers. They were at the stage of sons and daughters getting married while I had one daughter in Primary and one in Secondary school. They were a super group. No gossiping, just there for each other.
Elora was a very wise counsellor with a great capacity for kindness – and a truly wonderful baker! She also had a wonderful sense of humour which stayed with her right to the end. A dear friend who added to my life. I miss her but I know she will now be laughing with Ronald and God will be saying ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant!’ She is home.
We bought our house in Hamilton Avenue from Elora and Ronald. One of the things we decided while house hunting had been that if the seller mentioned they had a good church, that was a sign.
We had been looking for a house for weeks, travelling up from England every weekend and with no luck. Imagine our joy, as Elora gave us a tour of the house when she said ‘We do have the most wonderful church and Minister within walking distance’!!! Brilliant!
Just like her too she phoned days before we signed the missives to say that the Minister, John Campbell, had just put in his notice. Did we still want to buy the house she asked? How brave of her to ask. Of course, we did and we have loved every minute living in Pollokshields.
With the house came a fortnightly coffee group, made up of neighbours, and Elora took me along the first time. There I met my future friends and encouragers. They were at the stage of sons and daughters getting married while I had one daughter in Primary and one in Secondary school. They were a super group. No gossiping, just there for each other.
Elora was a very wise counsellor with a great capacity for kindness – and a truly wonderful baker! She also had a wonderful sense of humour which stayed with her right to the end. A dear friend who added to my life. I miss her but I know she will now be laughing with Ronald and God will be saying ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant!’ She is home.
Monday 28/6/21
John meant a lot to us all in Mosspark as he was our locum minister for almost eight years and a very good friend to everyone.
Christine Macmillan
John meant a lot to us all in Mosspark as he was our locum minister for almost eight years and a very good friend to everyone.
Christine Macmillan
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It is with sadness we announce the passing of Scott Manson’s father Colin. Although not a member of our Kirk he was a man of faith and we are thinking of the Manson family at this time.
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I remember often phoning Nan , our Women’s Guild pianist , to ask her to play a hymn at our meeting. Each time I called Ian answered the phone and no matter which hymn I had chosen he used to say ‘Morning has Broken ...’ is a beautiful hymn, so we often had that hymn!!!
I had never really thought about it as one of my favourites but listening to Ian describing the joy of it certainly changed my mind.
He always through the years asked how Abbey and Jenny were getting on and always expressed great joy at all the different stages in their lives - university, getting married, the birth of their children.
Being frail latterly he didn’t make it to church often but the last time I saw him in the church he said how sorry he was to hear about the death of Abbey’s husband.
He cared. He cared deeply for everyone. A man with a great depth of humanity. It was a joy and privilege to know him - and I will always remember him when I hear the hymn ‘Morning has broken ...’
Brenda
I had never really thought about it as one of my favourites but listening to Ian describing the joy of it certainly changed my mind.
He always through the years asked how Abbey and Jenny were getting on and always expressed great joy at all the different stages in their lives - university, getting married, the birth of their children.
Being frail latterly he didn’t make it to church often but the last time I saw him in the church he said how sorry he was to hear about the death of Abbey’s husband.
He cared. He cared deeply for everyone. A man with a great depth of humanity. It was a joy and privilege to know him - and I will always remember him when I hear the hymn ‘Morning has broken ...’
Brenda
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15/4/21
Marie Baird, a lady of indomitable spirit and a true example of Christian faith, contributed to the life of our kirk in so many ways - working in the kitchen at events, clearing halls after other events, helping guide the work of the Young Church, making food for Messy Church, serving as one of our busiest elders, serving as a super efficient and gracious Session Clerk, and most importantly being present Sunday by Sunday at public worship - an example to all. Our church was blessed with Marie Baird, her husband Robert and the contribution of her two youngest boys, David and Robert. We are undoubtedly the poorer for her untimely and sudden death but her memory will be forever with us. May she rest in peace and may Almighty God keep safe Robert and all their family. |
We can’t think of Messy Church but think of Marie Baird and it would seem right at this point to say how much we will miss her from our team. Marie was such a stalwart, one of our three cooks, and nothing was too much trouble for her. Marie sailed in from work, rolled her sleeves up, put on a pinny and gaily set to work in the kitchen, helping provide a wonderful meal for all who came. Invariably after everything was washed up and put away she would then be rushing onto Zumba, Keep fit or some other class. Marie was all go and all smiles. We will all miss her so much. Marie was faith in action and a wonderful role model. For her no more dashing about, God has one more angel in Heaven.
Brenda & John 22/4/21
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Marguerite was a very fine lady, a devout Christian and a proud Mum and Grandmother. She was also my prayer partner throughout the last thirty years. Even in the last few years she would remember and ask about my girls and their families and we would pray together.
Born in Switzerland, though living in Scotland the greater part of her life, she never lost her clipped , endearing accent.
Marguerite was a very ‘hands on’ member of the congregation. A very keen and excellent baker she was happy to help throughout the years when cakes or biscuits were required plus Marguerite was a very talented flower arranger. Many of us will have memories of her designing and completing beautiful large pedestals for special services. She took photographs of many of her arrangements and kept albums of them, some of which she passed to Hazel Hill when she moved to her Care Home.
Latterly she was challenged with poor hearing and poor eyesight and she found life difficult. It must have been especially so during lockdown. Annmarie and Mark , through the years, were always there for her and I am sure Marguerite would have been delighted to hear of the birth of her grandson last year. Annmarie did a wonderful job visiting her this past year – calling through her window of her Care Home , trying to be heard. Phoning was also difficult. The good news is that Annmarie spoke to her Mum on the phone the week before she died and they had a really good conversation.
Marguerite found the last few years very difficult, mainly because she felt useless, but she was at peace with God, impatient for the call. He will be saying indeed, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.’
Brenda Duthie
Born in Switzerland, though living in Scotland the greater part of her life, she never lost her clipped , endearing accent.
Marguerite was a very ‘hands on’ member of the congregation. A very keen and excellent baker she was happy to help throughout the years when cakes or biscuits were required plus Marguerite was a very talented flower arranger. Many of us will have memories of her designing and completing beautiful large pedestals for special services. She took photographs of many of her arrangements and kept albums of them, some of which she passed to Hazel Hill when she moved to her Care Home.
Latterly she was challenged with poor hearing and poor eyesight and she found life difficult. It must have been especially so during lockdown. Annmarie and Mark , through the years, were always there for her and I am sure Marguerite would have been delighted to hear of the birth of her grandson last year. Annmarie did a wonderful job visiting her this past year – calling through her window of her Care Home , trying to be heard. Phoning was also difficult. The good news is that Annmarie spoke to her Mum on the phone the week before she died and they had a really good conversation.
Marguerite found the last few years very difficult, mainly because she felt useless, but she was at peace with God, impatient for the call. He will be saying indeed, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.’
Brenda Duthie
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Maire Perrin 6/10/1952 - 15/10/2020
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15/10/20
Marie was a very unassuming lady who had been coming to our kirk for a number of years. |
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10/7/20
Betty Grant 1/3/1922 - 2020
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22/5/2020
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Eben Tainsh, the father of Douglas and father-in-law of Anne died in May. Although not formally a member of the kirk here, he attended all our major events in support of his family. He could also be seen in days past having lunch at Soup & Chat with Brian, Jimmy Smith and Gordon McKinnon when both were alive and Cameron and Tom. He was truly a decent gentleman. To Douglas and his family and to his sisters Patricia, Marion and Katrina we extend our deepest sympathy.
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19/5/20
Tom conducted the funeral of Joan - a dear friend and a regular member of our congregation.
Joan had lived in Dalziel then moved into a Nursing Home earlier in the year.
Joan succumbed to the Coronovirus but died peacefully, lovingly looked after by the staff and having been able to see her family.
Brenda Duthie
Tom conducted the funeral of Joan - a dear friend and a regular member of our congregation.
Joan had lived in Dalziel then moved into a Nursing Home earlier in the year.
Joan succumbed to the Coronovirus but died peacefully, lovingly looked after by the staff and having been able to see her family.
Brenda Duthie
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Joan Moody 30/4/30 - 19/5/2020
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