Death Notices

Peacefully at home, with his partner of thirty years and wife of eight days, after a short illness on 2nd March, 2025, Iain Pirie, aged 69 years, Woodside Gardens, Inverness (formerly of Department of Employment and Citizens Advice Bureau). Adored husband of Jean, beloved son of the late Bert and Madge, and a dear friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 13th March, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Iain for Highland Hospice can be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices  Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.  

THOM The funeral service for the late Sandy Thom, 21 Fairfield Road, Inverness, aged 64 years, will take place on Wednesday, 12th March, 2025, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

SIMMONS The funeral service for the late Alan Clarke Simmons, 99 Kingsmills Road, Inverness, aged 91 years, will take place on Monday, 10th March, 2025, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

SIMPSON Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Saturday, 1st March, 2025, Barry Simpson, Druid Road, Inverness, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen, much loved dad to Barry, Mark, David and the late Susan and Stephen, father-in-law to Lynne and Mel, a dear grandad, great-grandad and uncle. Funeral service on Monday, 17th March at 3pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to say a fond farewell.

MACKAY Peacefully, in the care of Kingsmills Care Home, on 3rd March, 2025, Robert D. Mackay (Bob), aged 83 years, Elder and Boys Brigade Lieutenant at Ness Bank Church, Inverness. Loving husband of Joanna, much loved step-father, loved brother and dear uncle, also a friend to many. Funeral service on Friday, 14th March, at 12noon, in Ness Bank Church; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations for Highland Hospice, may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

GITTINGS Peacefully, at home, 9 Priory Way, Beauly, on Saturday, 1st March, 2025, Brenda Gittings, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Bernard, most loving mother to Gareth and Gwyn, dear grandmother, great-grandmother and sadly missed by friends in Kirkhill and Beauly. Funeral service on Friday, 14th March, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

ROBERTSON Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, on 4th March, 2025, Abbey Joyce Robertson, aged 21 years, Mackintosh Road, Inverness. Abbey is a much loved mum, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

DRYBURGH The funeral service for the late Sandy Dryburgh, 59 Oldtown Road, Inverness, aged 81 years, will take place on Tuesday, 11th March, 2025, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser & Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

SMITH The funeral ceremony for the late Morag Smith (nee Campbell), aged 91 years, Inverness, will be held today, Friday, 7th March, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend, colours welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Morag for British Heart Foundation and Marie Curie may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

RYBAK Passed away at home, on Thursday, 20th February, 2025, George Rybak, 56 Glenlia, Foyers, aged 79 years. Hydro Electric, Foyers. Much loved father, grandfather, brother, a good neighbour and friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 13th March at 3pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

DEARIE Passed away at home, on Thursday, 27th February, 2025, Georgina Dearie (nee Sleet), aged 79 years, Birnie Terrace, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late James, much loved mum of Gavin, Susan and the late James and George, also a dear granny, great-granny and sister. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 14th March, 2025, at 9.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

MORRISON Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 4th March, 2025, Peter Charles Morrison, aged 81 years, Inverness (Morrison's Bakeries). Beloved husband of Susan, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend. Funeral service on Friday, 14th March, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Peter towards Highland Hospice, may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

PAYNE Peacefully, surrounded by family, on 25th February, 2025, Evelyn Payne (Evie), formerly of Eriskay Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Peter Payne and Duncan Grant, a much loved and missed mum, granny, nana and great-granny. Funeral service on Monday, 10th March at 10.15am in Inverness Crematorium, to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Alzheimer Scotland at the service. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/funeral-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

ROSS Funeral service for the late Helen Ann Ross (nee Sutherland), aged 93 years, Argyle Street, Inverness, will be held on Wednesday, 12th March, 2025, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend.

LAWRENCE The funeral ceremony for the late Dorothy (Dot) Lawrence, will be held on Tuesday, 11th March, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Highland Hospice, may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MCQUADE Unexpectedly, but peacefully at Raigmore Hospital, with his family at his side on 22nd February, 2025, (ex 1RHF and Securicor Driver) Gerry McQuade, aged 85 years, formerly of Leachkin Park, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Bobby, much loved dad of Fran, Sharon and the late Rab and Gerry, dear brother of Donnie and father-in-law to Donald. Gerry will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Darren, Ross, Kayliegh, Liam, Bobby, Lee and his great-grandchildren. Also, much loved uncle, brother-in-law and great friend to many. Funeral ceremony will be held on Thursday, 13th March, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium, to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Gerry, for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, can be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MILSON The funeral service for the late Elizabeth (Betty) Milson (née Elliot), 18 St Andrew Drive, Inverness, aged 74 years, will take place on Tuesday, 11th March, 2025, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. All welcome. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

FRASER Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home on Monday, 3rd March, 2025, Donald Eion Fraser, aged 57 years, Balmacaan Road, Drumnadrochit. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

BEAUMONT Peacefully, on Saturday, 1st March, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, Stanley Beaumont, Juniper Drive, Tomatin, aged 89 years. He touched the lives of so many, especially in his capacity as school mentor. Active member of the local community. Beloved husband of the late Jan, loving father to Gerald, Christopher and Simon, much loved grandad, great-grandad, dear father-in-law to Julie, Maria and Karen. Sadly missed. Best dad and best friend in the world. Funeral service on Friday, 14th March at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

GREEN Peacefully, on Saturday, 1st March, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, Edward Green, 49 Drumblair Crescent, Inverness, aged 92 years. Former CIS Insurance Manager. Organiser of Vintage Tractors Open Day. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and highly regarded and good friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 18th March at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.