Death Notices

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.

THOMSON Very suddenly, at home, on Sunday, 23rd March, 2025, David Peter Thomson (Thomo), aged 60 years. The most loving husband and soulmate of Shona, darling son of Joan and Tommy, dearest brother of Ronald, brother-in-law of Linda and Neil and the best uncle to Astro, Iain, Alasdair and Calum. Funeral service on Friday, 4th April, 2025, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

BENNETT Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on 24th March, 2025, John (Ian) Bennett, aged 90 years, Benula Road, Inverness. A devoted husband of the late Patricia, much loved father of Joan and David, father-in-law to Sean, cherished granda, great-granda and great-great-granda. Funeral ceremony 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

MCCABE Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 19th March, 2025, Peter McCabe (Pedro), aged 72 years, Old Steading Road, Inverness. Loving husband of Catherine, also a much loved da, granda, great-granda, brother, uncle and pal. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 31st March, 2025, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Peter towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKINTOSH Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on 11th March, 2025, William Alexander Mackintosh, aged 88 years, Cannich. A dearly loved husband, brother and uncle. Funeral ceremony 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.

MACCUISH Peacefully, in the exemplary care of Ward 2C at Raigmore Hospital, on Friday, 14th March, 2025, Dolina (Dolly), aged 95 years, Scorguie Road, Inverness. Dearly loved eldest sister of Isobel and the late Flora, Joan and Mary and treasured auntie and great aunt. Will be much missed too by the wider family circle and her many friends. Funeral service on Thursday, 3rd April, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. A warm invitation to all to attend. No flowers please. Car parking available at the funeral home.

ROBISON Sadly at Raigmore Hospital, with her family by her side, on 20th March, 2025, Elizabeth (Betty) Robison, aged 89 years, West Heather Road, Inverness and formerly of Cranmore Drive, Smithton. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother of Joyce, Alan, Deirdre, Brian and Mark, a loving grandmother and great-grandmother, dear mother-in-law of George, Colleen and Miles. Funeral ceremony 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

MACDONALD Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 26th March, 2025, Duncan MacDonald, 2 Railway Cottages, Delmore, Inverness, aged 78 years. Retired Northern Constabulary. Beloved husband of Fiona, loving father to Iain and Veronica, cherished grandfather to Ella, Maisy, Freya and Molly, great-grandfather to Neveah and Emerie, survived by his brother Calum, dear uncle and a great friend to many. Arrangements to follow by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

DOWNIE The funeral service for the late Betsy Stewart Downie, formerly of 103 Boswell Road, Inverness, aged 92 years, will take place on Thursday, 3rd April, 2025, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

FENION Funeral ceremony for the late Joan Fenion, aged 71 years, Wyvis Place, Inverness, will be held on Friday, 4th April, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

RICE The funeral service for the late Elizabeth Rice, 53 East MacKenzie Park, Inverness, aged 82 years, will take place on Monday, 31st March, 2025 at 3pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

BORTHWICK Suddenly, at her home, 27 Campbelltown, Ardersier on Tuesday, 18th March, 2025, Elizabeth (Elna) Hughina Borthwick. Beloved wife of the late Hamish Borthwick, dear mother of Susan and Iona, a much loved granny, great-granny, sister, mother-in-law and friend to many. Funeral service at Ardersier Church on Wednesday, 2nd April at 12 noon; thereafter to Ardersier Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to the Ardersier Memorial Hall Fund.

DOWLING/ HUTCHEON Suddenly but peacefully, at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on 25th March, 2025, Gillian, Diriebught Road, Inverness (former Primary Teacher and previous Ladies Club Champion at Inverness and Nairn Dunbar Golf Clubs). Beloved daughter of the late Eddie and Moira Hutcheon, much loved sister of Stephen and Graham and sister-in-law to Claire, also a loving auntie to Morven and Eilidh, a dear niece, cousin and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony 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

SHIELDS Peacefully, with his loving family and in the tender care of the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, on Tuesday, 25th March, 2025, Lucas James Shields, aged 6 years, Golf View Road, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

CAMPBELL The funeral service for the late George C Campbell, aged 80 years of Braelangwell Farm, Black Isle, will take place on Thursday, 3rd April, 2025, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MACDONALD Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, on Tuesday, 18th March, 2025, Norman Macdonald (Norrie), aged 71 years, Inshes Crescent, Inverness (retired Police Inspector). Beloved husband of Mairi, adored dad of Malcolm, Marina and Ruth, much loved father-in-law of Gail, Andy and Neil, doting Shen, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 3rd April, 2025, at 12 noon, in Greyfriars Free Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Norrie towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Livestream available on church website. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACDONALD The funeral service for the late Betty MacDonald, Mountview, Achnaconeran, Invermoriston, aged 74 years, will take place on Tuesday, 1st April, 2025, at 11.30 am, in the funeral home of William T Fraser & Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter burial in Invermoriston Cemetery. All welcome.