Death Notices

DUFF Sadly, but peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, with his wife and children by his side, on Monday, 21st July, 2025, Kevin Patrick Duff, aged 62 years (former Carlsberg sales, publican and Scottish Ambulance Service). Much loved husband of Joyce, dad of Jane and Kev, father-in-law of Barry and Fionagh, loving granda of Amber and Autumn. Funeral ceremony private in Kilvean Cemetery at Kevin's own request. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Kevin towards Melanoma Action and Support Scotland, may be made on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

DOWLING The funeral service for the late Gloria Dowling, aged 88 years, 13 Green Drive, Inverness, will be held on Wednesday, 30th July, at 12.15pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers welcome. Donations in memory of Gloria for Highland Hospice (Sunflower Home Care), can be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

PORTER The funeral service for the late Ethel Porter will take place on Tuesday, 29th July, 2025, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter on Wednesday, 30th July, at 1.00pm, in Old Deer Cemetery, Mintlaw. A warm welcome to one or both services.

MACBEAN Passed away at Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 20th July, Kenneth John MacBean, 2 Balnacraig Court, Inverness, aged 69 years. Beloved son of Peter and Sylvia MacBean, Flemington Farm, Gollanfield. Loving brother of Michael and Malcolm and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Monday, 4th August at 12.30pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

BURGESS The funeral service for the late Neil Scott Burgess will take place on Friday, 1st August, 2025, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Family flowers only. Casual dress welcome. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research, can be given at the service or forwarded to William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACFARLANE-GRIEVE Clive Alexander Macfarlane-Grieve (Sandy). Sandy passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Sunday, 13th July, 2025, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Helen, much loved father of Shelagh, Gillian, Duncan and the late Moira, doting granda and great-granda. Funeral service to be held at Inverness Crematorium on Thursday, 31st July, 2025, commencing at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Chest Heart & Stroke (Scotland). All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son, Tel. 01349 880901.

CLARK The funeral service for the late Brian Clark will take place on Monday, 28th July, 2025, at 12.00 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACRAE The funeral service for the Anne MacRae (nee Murray), aged 84 years, Easter Eskadale, will be held on Tuesday, 5th August, 2025, at 12.30pm, in St Mary's RC Church, Eskadale; thereafter interment in Churchyard. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations to Lovat Shinty Club may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

JEANS Suddenly, but peacefully at home, on Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025, Margaret Alice Jeans, 29 Drumfield Road, Inverness, aged 79 years. Former Stratton Dairy. Much loved sister to Barbara, a dear aunty, good friend and neighbour. Margaret felt at home within Trinity Life Church. Funeral service on Monday, 11th August, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Margaret is now safe in the arms of Jesus.

URQUHART Funeral service for the late Hugh Fraser Urquhart (HF), aged 81 years, Blackpark, Inverness (former proprietor, Howdens Garden Centre), will be held on Monday, 28th July, 2025, at 1.30pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Fraser towards Highland Hospice, may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

GITTINGS Peacefully, on Sunday, 20th July, 2025, at Culduthel Care Home, Bernard Gittings, of 9 Priory Way, Beauly, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Brenda, loving father to Gareth and Gwyn, dear grandfather to Deri, Ieuan and Rosie and great-grandfather to Elsie. Sadly missed by his many friends. Funeral service on Friday, 8th August at 2.30pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

JOHNSTONE Passed away peacefully, in the impeccable care of the Highland Hospice on Friday, 18th July, 2025, Moira Margaret Johnstone (née Lisman), 11 Colliers Court, Tillicoultry and latterly Bruiach Mill, Kiltarlity, aged 84 years. Returned home to the Highlands. Former seamstress in Inverness. Devoted and ever-loving wife of Neil, a dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend to many around the globe. Funeral service on Monday, 4th August at 3pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Highland Hospice are welcome at the service or via funeral directors Facebook page. The service will stream at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

GRAHAM With great sadness, we announce that Alaisdair Graham, aged 68 years, of Moray Park Terrace, passed away with his family by side, at Raigmore Hospital on Thursday, 17th July, 2025. Alaisdair was a loving husband to Sheila, devoted father to Gavin and Morven, much loved father-in-law and grandfather and good friend to many. He will be sorely missed. Graveside service on Wednesday, 30th July at 10.30am in Kilvean Cemetery; followed by funeral service at 12 noon in Smithton Culloden Free Church, Moray Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Flowers welcome or donations in memory of Alaisdair for Compassion in Crisis can be given at the church. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

GRAHAM A celebration of life for Ann Marion Graham will take place on Monday, 28th July, 2025, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Ann loved colour and the family invite you to wear bright colours in her memory. All welcome.

MURDOCH Peacefully, on Saturday, 19th July, 2025, at Highview House Care Home, formerly of Hawthorn Drive, Leonora (Nora) Murdoch, aged 92 years. Ex domestic Craig Dunain Hospital and long serving volunteer at the Highland Hospice shop Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie, dearly loved mam of Stevie, Reo, Ronnie, Carol and Bruce, granny, great-granny, aunt, cousin and good friend. Funeral service on Thursday, 31st July at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Donations, if desired, towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service or forwarded to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness

SMITH Passed away at Raigmore Hospital on Sunday, 20th July, 2025, John Smith, King Street, Inverness. Dearly loved husband of Ena, loved and respected brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service on Friday, 1st August, 2025, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John towards the MacKenzie Centre, may be given at the door.

GRANT Peacefully, in the exceptional care of Highland Hospice on 13th July, 2025, with family around her, Dr Shina Ann Grant (nee MacDonald), of Dores Road, Inverness. Long serving Arisaig GP, widow of the late James M. Young. Beloved wife of the late Murdo Grant, much loved mum of Eilidh and Ishbel, granny, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many near and far. Funeral service on Thursday, 31st July at 1.30pm in Ness Bank Church, Inverness; followed by interment on Friday, 1st August at 12.30pm in Arisaig Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Scripture Union and Tearfund may be given at the service. Livestream available via www.NessBankChurch.org.uk Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BLAIR The funeral service for the late Harry Blair will take place on Friday, 1st August, 2025, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend.

GRAVIL (Belladrum, Kiltarlity). John passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at home on Tuesday, 15th July, 2025, aged 79 years. A much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Kiltarlity Free Church on Monday, 28th July, 2025, commencing at 12.30pm; thereafter to Tomnacross Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service, or online at Mairiurquhartandson.com, for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland and Croyard Road Surgery, Beauly. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son, Tel. 01463 870891.

REID The funeral service for the late Nicky Reid formerly of Dalneigh and Kintail Crescent, aged 79 years, will take place on Thursday, 24th July, 2025, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.