Mr Lyal Purves
PURVES
Lyal
(Galashiels)
Peacefully at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh on 4th June 2025, Lyal, beloved husband to Daneer, much loved dad to Gregor and Bruce, a dear father-in-law to Debbie and Georgie and a dearest brother to John and Lynn. Service in Galashiels Church of Scotland on Thursday 26th June at 12 Noon, interment thereafter at Eastlands Cemetery at 1pm, all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Myeloma Uk.
Funeral Service
Location
Galashiels Church Of Scotland
Date & Time
12:00pm Thu 26th Jun 2025
Burial Service
Location
Eastlands Cemetery Galashiels
Date & Time
1:00pm Thu 26th Jun 2025
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Bernard wrote
16th Jun 2025
Lyal and I started working for Historic Scotland on the same day in 1996 and I can't picture HS without him. We both became Senior Archectural Technicians around the same time and I thought we would both retire and bore everyone with tales of how we used to work in the olden days before computers and 3d scanners. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Andrew wrote
16th Jun 2025
I would like to pass on my heartfelt condolences to Lyal's family & close friends. I've known Lyal over the last 12 years whilst working as a survey contractor for Historic Scotland. I‘ll always look back with fond memories to all the wonderful and remote places Lyal has taken us around the around the Inner Hebrides (such as Eileach-an-Naoimh) and how excited we all were to be part of Lyal’s team on such expeditions. He was the perfect host, always kind, cheerful and passionate about his projects and he always kept us entertained with jokes and a wry smile during some very hairy boat journeys!. He won’t be forgotten and I’ve no doubt that Lyal’s passion for conservation projects will be a lasting legacy for all to see in the future.
Frantzeska wrote
14th Jun 2025
Lyal, you were an excellent colleague and very kind person. I will miss your straightness and sincerity in all aspects of work and conversations. My deep condolences to your wife and family whom I know you cherished.
Jessica wrote
13th Jun 2025
I was so sorry to hear the news of Lyal’s passing– it came as a great shock. I have worked alongside Lyal over the last five years and he was such a highly valued part of the team at Historic Scotland; a great source of knowledge and expertise and always generous and patient with his time. His dedication to his profession was apparent in all he did and he set very high standards. I appreciated his dry humour and stoicism even through difficult times. He will be very greatly missed by the whole team. I extend my sincere condolences to the family. xx
Jack wrote
13th Jun 2025
Lyal was a supportive mentor to me at Historic Scotland. He helped me a lot during my apprenticeship, professionally and personally. He was a lively presence in the office and I will miss him. I will try to support others in the same way he supported me.
Sarah wrote
13th Jun 2025
Lyal was a beacon of light every time I caught him in the office. We would have a laugh and a joke and I would walk away from his cubbyhole with a smile on my face. I will miss him, and my thoughts and condolences go out to his family who frequently featured in his chats.
Audrey wrote
13th Jun 2025
The best kind of people are those that mean what they say and say what they mean. Lyal I'm sincerely going to miss this about you, and your humor. My heart goes out to Daneer and family. So glad I saw you at the Castle of Light when you looked so well. Love and best wishes to all who grieve for you including a large chunk of colleagues. Rest well my friend. Audrey xx
persefoni wrote
13th Jun 2025
Lyal was a beloved colleague. I am very sorry for your loss! He will be missed!
William Purves Funeral Directors
Ladhope Vale Funeral Home
55/56 Ladhope Vale
Galashiels
TD1 1BT
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