Staff

Stewart Walker

Stewart Walker

Manager

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Stewart joined Memoria Paisley Woodside as Manager May 2025. He has been serving families locally for 17 years in the funeral industry, having started his career as a Funeral Service Operative, and progressing to become an Embalmer/Funeral Director and leading to Principal Funeral Director.

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Craig Trench

Craig Trench

Administrator

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Craig has been employed at Woodside since December 2021. His working life began with an administrative role in a social enterprise project in Glasgow’s ship building yards. As he was seeking a career in a different industry he applied for and was successful in gaining his position at Woodside.

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Paddy Hartnett

Patrick Hartnett

Crematorium Technician / Chapel Attendant

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Patrick joined Woodside in May 2020, prior to this he was employed with a local funeral director. Initially he was a member of the landscaping team however he was promoted to the role of crematorium technician / chapel attendant later in 2020.

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Jamie Keenan

Jamie Keenan

Crematorium Technician / Chapel Attendant

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Jamie joined Woodside in May 2010 as a member of the landscaping team. In November 2018, Jamie was promoted to Crematorium Technician/Chapel Attendant. He maintains a keen interest in horticulture and often assists the landscaping team.

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Cameron Shipley

Cameron Shipley

Landscaper

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Cameron joined the landscaping team at Woodside in April 2022. Prior to this he was employed as a gardener in a neighbouring local authority where he completed an apprenticeship in Horticulture.

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Gerry Swordy

Gerry Swordy

Landscaper

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Gerry joined Woodside in September 2021, before this he was employed at a championship golf course as a greenkeeper for over 20 years. Gerry is also a skilled craftsman and in his spare time he designs and creates wooden carvings.

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