Death Notices

MACDONALD Peacefully at her home, 7 Corsee Gardens, Victoria Street, Nairn on Sunday, 30th March, 2025, Margaret Addison Macdonald (nee McNair), aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Macdonald, dear mother of Patricia, Margaret and Ronald, a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend to many. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church, Nairn on Friday, 11th April at 11am; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to Help For Heroes.

MACDONALD The funeral service for the late Duncan MacDonald, 2 Railway Cottages, Delmore, Inverness, aged 78 years, will take place on Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

BENNETT The funeral ceremony for the late John (Ian) Bennett, aged 90 years, Benula Road, Inverness, will take place on Thursday, 10th April, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Sunflower Home Care, can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

DIETHE Peacefully, on Thursday, 27th March, 2025 at Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, Dr Carol Anne Diethe PhD. Much loved wife to Jurgen, loving mother to Rachel and Thomas, loved grandmother to Emily, Clara and Josephine and beloved sister to Patricia and Vivien. Loved and missed by all family, former colleagues and many friends. Funeral service on Monday, 7th April at 11am in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

RUSSELL Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 28th March, 2025, Sandy Russell, aged 74 years, Columba Road, Inverness. Beloved husband of Karen, much loved dad of Gary and Mark, devoted granda of Holly, Jason, Louis, Darrell, Christopher and Steven, also a dear father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and son-in-law. Funeral private at Sandy's own request. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

NICOLL Peacefully, at home in Inverness, on Monday, 24th March, 2025, Ian Maxwell Nicoll, aged 61 years. Much loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 9th April, 2025, at 12.45pm, 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 Ian towards Highland Hospice Sunflower Home Care and Launchpad may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

MACKINTOSH Passed away peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on Thursday, 27th March, William, aged 98 years (formerly British Rail and R. Macdonald & Son). Beloved husband of seventy four years to Mary, cherished father to Seonaid, devoted grandfather to Stephen and Emma, grandfather-in-law to Kwang and Innes, great-grandfather to Grace and Lochie and dear brother to Nancy. Funeral service to be held at Kingsview Christian Centre on Monday, 7th April at 11am; followed by interment at Hillhead Cemetery, Logierait on Thursday, 10th April at 12 noon. All welcome. Will be sorely missed.

WILSON Peacefully, in the compassionate care of staff at Nairn Town and County Hospital, after a short illness on 30th March, William (Bill) Daniel Campbell Wilson, aged 80 years. Loving husband of Maureen, the best dad to Bruce and Gregor, loving father-in-law to Julia and Laura and special papa to Cameron, Matthew, Elysia, Thomas and Aaron. Also, a much-loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Following a private cremation, a warm open invitation is extended to join the family at Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 15th April, at 2pm, for a 'Time to Remember' Bill, his life, loves and service to others. A touch of blue and/or tartan would reflect Bill's favourite dress sense. Family flowers only please but donations may be given in Bill's name to 1068 ATC Nairn Squadron and Listen Well Scotland (North Team), serving Highland and Moray.

ROBISON The funeral ceremony for the late Elizabeth (Betty) Robison, aged 89 years, West Heather Road, Inverness, and formerly of Cranmore Drive, Smithton, will take place on Friday, 11th April, at 12.30pm, 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 Betty for Highland Hospice, can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

JOINER At home, after a long illness bravely and patiently borne, on Friday, 28th March, 2025, David Reid Joiner, 27 Boswell Road, Inverness, aged 72 years. Loving husband and best friend of Evelyn, dearly loved and proud father to Hilary and Gayle, father-in-law to Scott and James, loving grandad to Verity, Bryony, Eloise and Penelope, dear brother to Christine, brother-in-law to Ian, Doreen and Brian, cousin to Grace and a good friend to many. Private funeral at his own request. Donations, if desired, in memory of David for Water Aid at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACKINTOSH The funeral ceremony for the late William Alexander Mackintosh, aged 88 years, Cannich, will take place on Friday, 11th April, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

CAMPBELL Peacefully, on Sunday, 30th March, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, Gordon Campbell, 6 Mill Crescent, North Kessock, aged 82 years. Bus driver Highland Omnibus, Rapson Coaches, also Skye Ways. Beloved husband of Paddy and most loving father to Scott. A sore miss to friends and family. Funeral service on Wednesday, 9th April at 12 noon in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Dress code smart casual. All welcome.

CASSIE/MULLEN Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 27th March, 2025, Elaine Cassie (née Mullen), 30 Upper Kessock Street, Inverness, aged 54 years. Much loved daughter of Vicky, dearly loved mum of Daniel, Michelle and Hayley-Louise, granny and sister to Alex, Lee, Gemma, Tasha and the late Michelle. Funeral service on Monday, 7th April at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

BODDY Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital on Thursday, 20th March, 2025, Nigel Boddy, 9 Haugh Road, Inverness, aged 68 years. Graveside service on Thursday, 10th April, at 10.15am, in Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

DOWLING/HUTCHEON The funeral ceremony for the late Gillian, Diriebught Road, Inverness, will take place on Thursday, 10th April, at 3pm in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Gillian for Munlochy Animal Aid, can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

FENN (Nairn). Peacefully, at Nairn Town and County Hospital, on Monday, 24th March, 2025, Edward Fenn (Ted), of Manse Road, Nairn, aged 93 years, a much loved husband of Isobelle, a beloved father of Neil and Eric, a caring father-in-law, a devoted grandad of Nina, Sophie, Olivia and Eva and sadly missed by many. Funeral service private at his own request.

GRANT Passed away unexpectedly, at Raigmore Hospital, on 19th March, 2025, Murdo Grant, aged 88 years, Beananach, Dores Road, Inverness. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service on Wednesday, 2nd April at 12 noon in Ness Bank Church, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium, to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Murdo for RNLI (Lochaber) can be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACDONALD The funeral service for the late Christine (Kirsty) MacDonald (nee Clark), aged 81 years, of North Kessock, will be held on Monday, 31st March, 2025, at 11am, in Knockbain Free Church, North Kessock; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Kirsty for Macmillan Cancer Support can be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

KEANE (Nairn). Suddenly, but peacefully, after a long struggle with his health, with Barbara and Paula by his side at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Thursday, 20th March, 2025, Justin Michael Keane (Mick) of Wyvis Road, Nairn, aged 80 years. A much loved husband of Barbara, an adored dad, a dear dad-in-law, a devoted grandad and a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at David M. Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 5AP on Wednesday, 2nd April at 12:30pm; thereafter a private cremation. All friends respectfully invited. Black attire optional but a splash of colour would be appreciated. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to The Oxygen Works, Inverness and Lurcher Rescue Centre.

LEITH (Nairn). Peacefully, at Nairn Town & County Hospital on Thursday, 20th March, 2025, Raye Leith of Union Street, Nairn, aged 82 years. A much loved mother of Sharon, a caring mother-in-law, a devoted nanna of Connor and a sadly missed sister, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service at David M. Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 5AP on Friday, 4th April at 12 noon; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Hospital League of Friends.