SHEARER (Banchory) Peacefully, at Glen O' Dee Hospital, after a very short illness, on Sunday, October 26, 2008, Gilbert (Gibby), aged 76 years, relict of the late Ethel Watt, loving husband of Jean, stepfather to John and Graham Birnie, granda to Peter, Michael, Steven, Barry, Emma, Craig and Sam. Sadly missed by all. Ceremony in Aberdeen Crematorium, Hazlehead (West Chapel), on Thursday, October 30, at 2.55 p.m., to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations at funeral tea, in aid of Friends of Glen O' Dee.