Annie Archie
From Moriston Matters, Issue 27, February 1982.
MRS ANNIE ('ARCHIE') MACONALD
Mrs Anne MacDonald died in the Royal Northern Infirmary on January 5th. She had been in poor health for some time and had been in the Infirmary for a short spell before Christmas but she wanted to be at home to welcome Duncan and Donnie for the holidays. So she went back to Riverside Park - in good spirits – and was there as usual to receive them, but her weakness returned and the boys were with her when she died. She came from her home at Ardorch, Dunan, near Broadford to work in Glenmoriston Hotel and married Willie (Archie) MacDonald of Rose Cottage. They made their home at Primrose Bay while Willie worked with the Forestry Commission and when he retired they were one of the families eagerly awaiting the provision of council housing in Invermoriston. Of a quiet and peaceable disposition she nevertheless stood solidly for the Christian principles in which she believed. A native Gaelic speaker she read her Gaelic Bible every night and was often able to help Moriston Matters in questions involving Gaelic words. To Duncan in Hamilton, and Donnie now in Saudi Arabia, and Cynthia and Calum who brought her great joy, in Withernea near Hull, we offer our deep sympathy.