The obituary notice of Jock (John) MCKELVIE

John’s life carried a quiet radiance, the sort that does not demand attention yet gently transforms every room it enters. Reaching 90 years is itself a kind of poetry, but he filled those years with warmth, kindness and an easy generosity that made others feel grounded in his presence. He laughed easily and loved deeply, never losing the spark that made him both steady and full of wonder.

Those who knew him speak of a man who met the world with patience and grace. He had a gift for making burdens lighter and celebrations brighter. His wisdom never felt heavy handed. It was simply lived. He built a life of quiet courage and enduring affection, leaving a legacy shaped not by grand gestures but by the steady accumulation of small, loving acts.

Now he is reunited with his beloved wife, his steadfast companion and the angel who walked beside him in life. There is something comforting in imagining them together again, hand in hand as they always belonged, their story continuing in a place beyond our sight. Though he has left this world, his presence lingers in the memories he shaped and in the gentle imprint he placed on the hearts of those who loved him.

May his journey onward be peaceful. May his reunion be joyful. And may the memory of his goodness remain a guiding light for all who carry him in their thoughts.