John Richardson Hay
Service to be held on Tuesday 31st May 2022 at Beattie’s Acorn Chapel at 1.00pm followed by interment at Wilton Cemetery at 1.30pm to which all family and friends are invited.
Funeral Service
Location
Beattie's Acorn Chapel
John Beattie & Sons
Weensland Road
Hawick
TD9 9NW
Date & Time
1:00pm Tue 31st May 2022
Burial Service
Location
Wilton Cemetery, Hawick
Date & Time
1:30pm Tue 31st May 2022
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Condolences
Lynne wrote
17th May 2022
From my young days we lost touch and were brought together again over the last few months. It was so good meeting you again and lovely to talk about my fond memories of you and auntie maimie when I were a youngster. I am so glad you and Dot met and continued a happy life with your hobbies. RIP John. A lovely man. Thinking of everyone.
Tricia wrote
11th May 2022
Uncle John, I’m so glad that you reached out to me over the last few weeks and we had time to catch up. You will never be forgotten and you are now at peace with Auntie Maimie. My heartfelt condolences to Dot, I know you will miss John so much, you were great for one another and I know you had a long and happy life together. Love to you Dot. RIP dear John.
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