Obituaries

Long term resident of William Street, Kirkcaldy, Mrs. Hazel Weierter, age 83, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2022 at Abbeyfield House Care Home in Kirkcaldy.

She was born on July 19, 1939 to the late Margaret and Melville Clark (nursing matron and master baker) in Forres, Moray. Her formative years during the war provided the influence to the rest of her life. A caring and loving woman that dedicated her life to her family and service to the local community.

Moving to Edinburgh in the late 50’s where she met her future husband, Fred, ‘at the dancin’, they moved to William Street after marriage in 1964 and never left.

Hazel served on the local Kirkcaldy District council for many years serving a couple of different districts over the years including the wards of Dunnikier, Fair Isle and Templehall.  Over that time, she was involved in many committees including but not limited to Housing, Parks and Recreation and the Licensing Board. She also served on the Old Kirk Trust, Fife Historic Buildings Trust, The Civic Society and the Kirkcaldy West Community Council. Also a fierce advocate for local healthcare system and keeping services in Kirkcaldy.

This strong desire to give back to the community was driven by her faith, raised Church of Scotland in her hometown she continued her worship upon moving to Kirkcaldy and latterly became an elder in the church serving the Linktown Parish.

There were two more loves in her life apart from her beloved Fred – the bard and the desire for Scottish Independence. The former drove in part the latter. In addition to all her other activities Hazel was a long serving President of the local Poosie Nansie Ladies Burns club – her extensive collection of historic Burns works have been donated to the National Burns Centre.

Hazel loved traveling – from in her teens with the ministry to latterly to visit her family annually in the US. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, gardening, dancing and whisky. Hazel will be missed deeply by her loved ones and those who knew her.

Hazel is survived by her daughter, Vivien and son-in-law William Bevich; sister, Rhona Davidson; grandchildren, Louis and Cameron Bercier; niece and nephews, Carlyn Rafferty, Graham and Ewan Davidson. Preceded by her much-loved husband Fred Weierter, brother James Clark and niece Lorna Davidson.

Hazel left her body to medical research at St. Andrews University, a memorial to celebrate her life is being held at Abbeyfield Care home on November 9^th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left for Abbeyfield or online to Gift Funds: The Hambone Gift Fund – Gift Funds for St. Jude. – https://tinyurl.com/8dzysu56 .

Passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday 22nd July 2022, with his family by his side. George, aged 77 years, of Dunfermline, dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved dad of George and Andrew, devoted Di and a dear brother and brother in law. Service at Dunfermline Crematorium on Wednesday 10th August at 2.00pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given at the crematorium for Charities Close to George’s Heart, if so desired.

Passed away peacefully at Barrogil House, Cluny, on Wednesday 29th June 2022. Davy, aged 81 years, of Kirkcaldy. Much loved dad of Derek and Robert, dear brother of Adam and the late Robert and a much-loved grandad. Funeral Service will take place at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Thursday 21st July at 11.45a.m., to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations may be given at the crematorium for Alzheimer Scotland Action on Dementia, if so desired.

Passed away on Ward 33, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, on Wednesday 15th June 2022.. Joe, aged 56 years of Kirkcaldy. Much loved son of Mrs Rebecca Robertson and the late George Leslie Robertson., loving brother of Gerard, Bernadette and the late Anne, loving partner of Niamh and father of James and Patrick RIP. Funeral Mass will take place at St Maries R.C. Church on Friday 1st July at 10.00a.m., to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Thereafter to Leslie Cemetery arriving at the cemetery gates at 11.30a.m. Family flowers only please but donations may be given at the church and cemetery for Jericho House, Dundee, if so desired.

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 20th June 2022. Wilma, aged 86 years, of East Wemyss. Beloved wife of the late Louis Robertson, much loved mum of Karen, loving gran of David and Nicola and dear aunty to Alana. Funeral Service at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Thursday 7th July at 11.45a.m., to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations may be given at the crematorium for Rachel House, Kinross, if so desired.

Passed away unexpectedly at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy on Friday 3^rd June 2022. Bert (Albert), aged 93 years of Kirkcaldy. Dearly loved husband of the late Grace, much loved Dad to Kenneth, James, Brian, Angela and Dianne; and an adored Grandad and Great Grandad who will be so sadly missed. Funeral Service will take place at Hayfield Cemetery on Tuesday 21^st June at 1.30p.m., to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations may be given at the cemetery for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland, if so desired.

Passed away at home, after a bravely fought battle, with his loving family by his side on Monday 23rd May 2022. John, aged 79 years, of Glenrothes and formerly of Bowhill. Dearly loved husband of Helen, devoted dad of Lynn and Wendy, cherished grandad of Scott, Jade, Paige and Faye and treasured great-grandad of Payton. Service at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Wednesday 8th June at 12.45p.m., to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Donations may be given at the crematorium for charities close to John’s heart, if so desired.

At Abbeyfield Care Home, Kirkcaldy on 26^th April 2022. Nancy, aged 90 years, of Dysart. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan, cherished mum of Graham, Jackie and Susan, mother-in-law of Ray and much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Service at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Monday 23^rd May at 1.30p.m., to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given at the crematorium for Abbeyfield Resident’s Fund, if so desired.

Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Sunday 17th April 2022. Jean, aged 84 years formerly of Craigmount, Kirkcaldy. Dearly loved wife of Andrew, much loved mum and mother-in-law of Andrew & Jacqueline, Mark & Antonia and Laura & Kevin, loving grandmother of Sean & Ryan, Darren & Janine, Elliot, Rhiannah, Joshua & Paul and great-grandmother of Leo, Lacey, Lucas & Jacob and Mia. Service at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Saturday 14th May at 10.15a.m., to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. No flowers please but donations may be given at the crematorium for Alzheimer Scotland, if so desired.

Passed away very peacefully, after a short illness, in Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy on Saturday 10th July 2021. Sandy, aged 78 years of Glenrothes and formerly of Kelty. Retired director of J.B.W. Smith of Cupar. Dearly loved husband of Jen, much loved dad of Callum, Fiona and Sandy, and a dearly loved father-in-law and Grandad, who will be so sadly missed by all his family and friends. Service at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Tuesday 27th July at 2.15p.m. People wishing to pay their respects please wear a mask and maintain social distancing at all times.