Following a long battle with ill health, Philip Hopcroft died peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Thursday April 1st with his wife Shirley and his two sons Greig and Blair by his side. He was 62 years old.

The family want to thank the amazing staff at Ward 34, Victoria Hospital, for the care they gave Phil and his family over the last few years and in particular in his last few weeks. In lieu of flowers, the family will be making a donation to Ward 34 in Phil's name, if you wish to contribute then you can do so via this Just Giving page.

The funeral will be on Friday 16th April and will be private due to current restrictions. The funeral cars will leave the family home at 12.15pm before passing the Novar Bar at 12.25pm, heading along Links Street and then passing Stark's Park at 12.30pm. Anyone wishing to pay their respects can do so but should adhere to social distancing.