Death Notices

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.

BLAIR Passed away at Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 13th July, 2025, Harry Blair, 5 Leys Park, Inverness, formerly of Aberdeen, aged 84 years. Consultant engineer, keen walker and curler. Beloved husband of Doris for over 60 years, much loved dad of Louise and Martin, dear father-in-law, grandfather, uncle and brother-in-law. Funeral service on Friday, 1st August, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend.

PORTER Peacefully, on Sunday, 13th July, 2025, at St Olaf Care Home, Ethel Porter (nee Chalmers), of 7 Aultnaskiach Avenue, Inverness, aged 99 years. A lady that was generous to all and lived a full life. Beloved wife of the late Don, the most loving sister to Olive, also much loved by George and Caroline and by her many friends and neighbours in Aultnaskiach. Funeral service on Tuesday, 29th July, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter on Wednesday, 30th July, at 1pm, in Old Deer Cemetery, Mintlaw. A warm welcome to one or both services.

FRASER The funeral service for the late Jane Hay Fraser (nee MacGregor), Burnaby, 6 Old Mill Lane, Inverness, aged 79 years, will take place on Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

BILSLAND Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on Thursday, 10th July, 2025, David Millar Bilsland, aged 77 years, Brora. Loving father of Michael, Katherine and Megan, also a dear grandad, father-in-law, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 29th July, 2025, at 11.15am in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. No flowers please. Donations in memory of David towards RNLI may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where livestream will be available.

WATTERS Suddenly, at home on Monday, 7th July, 2025, David Watters (Dave), aged 57 years, Creag Dhubh Terrace, Inverness. Beloved son of the late Helena and Alastair Watters, loving brother of Larry and the late Donald, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and cousin. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 25th July, 2025, at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Informal dress code, with biker friends encouraged to wear biking gear. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Dave towards SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health), may be given at the door. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ALLISON Funeral ceremony for the late Graham Beattie Allison, aged 87 years, Plympton, will be held on Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices

MACARTHUR Funeral ceremony for the late Arthur MacArthur (Art), aged 78 years, proprietor, Burnside Garage, Avoch, will be held on Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025, at 10.30am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices

SHEERIN Peacefully, at home with her family, on 11th July, 2025, Heather Barclay Sheerin OBE, (nee Simpson), aged 78 years, Alderwood, Drummond Crescent, Inverness (Director of Sharon Leon Carpets family business and proud Inner Wheel member). Much loved wife of James, beloved mum of Andrew, John, Jennifer and David, an adored Nana to her eight grandchildren, a treasured sister, mother-in-law, auntie, god mother and friend to many. A celebration of Heather's life will take place on Friday, 25th July, at 12noon, in Ness Bank Church, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. No black at Heather's request please. No flowers. Donations for Highland Hospice (Sunflower Home Care) can be given at the service. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

URQUHART The funeral service for the late Stephen Urquhart (Stevie), 7 Inshes Court, Inverness, aged 51 years, will take place on Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

CLARK Peacefully, at home, in the presence of his daughter Grace and family, on 8th July, 2025, George Clark, aged 82 years, Blarmore Avenue, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Grace, James, Sharon, Lynne and the late Sandra, a loving granda, great-granda, great-great-granda, also a dear father-in-law to Sarah. Funeral service on Tuesday, 22nd July, at 10am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for RNLI may be given at the service. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MUNRO Peacefully, at home on Wednesday, 16th July, 2025, William Munro, aged 57 years, Briargrove Crescent, Inverness. Beloved husband of Jennifer, much loved dad to Leanne and devoted granda to Henry. Private cremation.

MACKINTOSH Peacefully, in the care of Highview House, Inverness, on Thursday, 10th July, 2025, Donald William MacKintosh (Donald Danny), aged 78 years, Cromarty. A dear brother, uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 28th July, 2025, at 10.45am, in Cromarty Wester Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Donald Danny towards Munlochy Animal Aid, may be given at the ceremony. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

LAIRD The funeral service for the late John Robert Laird, 13 Ardbreck Place, Inverness, aged 79 years, will take place on Monday, 21st July, 2025 at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

FLETCHER The funeral service for the late Rosemary Fletcher, Flat 18, Clachnaharry Court, Inverness, aged 78 years, will take place on Friday, 25th July, 2025, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

CAMERON Funeral ceremony for the late Alan MacDonald Cameron, aged 78 years, Westhill Inverness (retired British Telecom), will be held on Monday, 21st July, 2025, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery, to which all are warmly invited. Please wear a splash of colour to reflect Alan's cheerful personality. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, towards British Heart Foundation may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

SCOTT Peacefully, in the care of Aden House, Inverness, on Saturday, 5th July, 2025, Joan Margaret Scott (nee Purves), aged 83 years. Much loved mum of Fiona and Walter, also a dear granny, great-granny, sister and mother-in-law. Funeral service on Thursday, 24th July, 2025, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please.

DOWLING Peacefully, at home with her family, after a short battle with cancer, on 11th July, 2025, Gloria Dowling, aged 88 years, 13 Green Drive, Inverness. Dearly loved wife, soulmate and best friend for 68 years of Alasdair, treasured mum of David and Adrienne, proud grandma of Chris, Scott and the late Jennifer and her six great-grandchildren, a dear mother-in-law, auntie and friend. Funeral service 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

MACRAE Peacefully at home, on 14th July, 2025, Anne MacRae (nee Murray), aged 84 years, Easter Eskadale. Beloved wife of the late Finlay, much loved mam to Angela, Alastair and Morven, mother-in-law to David, Lorraine and Christopher, loving nana to Louise, Stuart, Serena, Tamara, Emma, Adam, Angus and Ashie, and great-nana to Logan and Halle, also a dear sister of Alma and the late John. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

GRAHAM Peacefully, on Saturday, 12th July, 2025, in the care of Ward 7C, Raigmore Hospital, Ann Marion Graham (nee Davidson), aged 74 years, of Argyle Street, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Andy, much loved mum of Heather, Andrew and Gordon, cherished mother-in-law of Rob, Sharon and Donna and very doting Granny Anny to Iona, Maura, Lewis and Leah. Family and friends are invited to share in a celebration of Ann's life on Monday, 28th July, 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. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made to WISCK, a charity Ann passionately supported. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all the staff of Ward 7C for their care and dedication to Ann during her time with them.