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Alex McCrae’s press obituary stated that he was survived by his daughter. I wonder if Falkirk FC might be helpful for more information.

Sorry .. failed on clipping. A complete copy from me - hope ok.
Ref. Aberdeen Daily Journal, 2nd Edition / 7 Jan. 1921
GORDON – At School Croft, Old Rayne, on the 6th inst., Gunner Disney Forbes Gordon, late of the R.F.A. in his 24th year. Funeral on Saturday, the 8th inst., at Twelve o’clock Noon, to Oyne Churchyard. Friends please accept this (the only) intimation and invitation.

Ref. Aberdeen Press & Journal on 7 Jan. 1921 .. Death Notice of Disney Gordon at School Croft, Old Rayne on 5th Jan., a funeral to be held on 8 Jan. at Oyne Churchyard. Sadly, it looks as if a 17 year old brother James Gordon also died (suddenly) at home on 25 Nov 1921, the funeral to be held on 26 Nov. The location of this, however, was not mentioned in the press notice.

Thank you for completing the family set up.

I see a record in Findagrave which slightly confuses me, as it appears slightly different from others, but just to say that it states - "Christina Smith bo 26/4/1875 Chapel of Garioch, dd 7/2/1910 aged 34 yr. at Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. Buried Portsoy Graveyard. "Died at Backgreen, Portsoy. F. James Smith; M. Jane Durno. Do not know if there is a headstone." The creator is Miss Julie - I don't know what this refers to, but someone might clarify this.

You have probably already noted the article in the Banffshire Reporter of 2nd June 1920 which includes 'On Wed. interred in Portsoy Cemetery the remains of Mr James Smith .. for 46 yrs had resided at Backgreen.. lately with dau. Mrs Gauld at Portknockie where he passed away. A well known and respected figure in the community. A Foreman surfaceman but better known as skilled gardener. Latterly he had officiated a good deal at Portsoy Cemetery on the occasion of funerals and saw the last rites paid to not a few of our citizens. Of bright and genial disposition. His wife predeceased him but he is survived by several members of his family."

Hopefully, this helps.

I noted a James Smith (1838-1914) headstone iin Chapel of Garioch Churchyard. His wife - Margaret A Archibald died 1903. Would this be the Father of Christina. Other Smith family are listed. Ref. A press notice, this James was also a railway surfaceman.