Robert 'Malcolm' Bell
Service to be held on Wednesday 1st June 2022 at Beattie’s Acorn Chapel 12.45pm, followed by interment at Wilton Cemetery at 1.30pm to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only but donations if desired may be in aid of ‘Friends of Hawick Community Hospital’.
Funeral Service
Location
Beattie's Acorn Chapel
John Beattie & Sons
Weensland Road
Hawick
TD9 9NW
Date & Time
12:45pm Wed 1st Jun 2022
Burial Service
Location
Wilton Cemetery, Hawick
Date & Time
1:30pm Wed 1st Jun 2022
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Condolences
Ian wrote
30th May 2022
To Aileen and Fiona we are so sorry hear about your Dad,Malcolm was a lovely man who always had a smile and a kind word for anyone he met he will be sorely missed.our thought s are with you Ian,Morag ,Rhuaridh and Fraser.
Irene wrote
17th May 2022
Thinking of all the family at this difficult time. Malcolm and Moira were like family to me when I lodged with them in the 80's . Remembering Malcolm with fondness and sending warm caring thoughts to the family
Peter & Margaret wrote
15th May 2022
The Watkins & Emerson families wish to pass on their condolences to Aileen , Neill, Cara and Erin & Fiona, Andy, Duncan & Molly on the death of their Dad & Pappy. We all got to know Malcolm on his to visits to Northern Ireland and enjoyed our time spent in his company. RIP
Jim wrote
12th May 2022
As Past president of the Buccleuch Bowling Club. Had many happy memories with Malcolm....Condolences to the family. RIP Malcolm..
Ann wrote
12th May 2022
Fiona, so sorry to hear this very sad news about your dad. Hugs and prayers
Mary wrote
11th May 2022
As president of the Buccleuch bowling club and a very dear friend to malcom. He was a member a very long time and president to,I would like to take this opportunity to let you know we are all thinking of you Aileen and Fiona and family at this sad time.
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