Death Notices

MCKIMMIE It is with broken hearts, the family intimate the sudden passing of Graeme John McKimmie (Gee) within his home in Inverness, on Friday, 30th May, 2025. He was an adored son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle to Kyle, Calum, Johnny and Yasmin, cousin and well liked friend to many. He will be sorely missed At peace now with his late brother Ali. Funeral service on Tuesday, 17th June at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm invitation to all.

MACRAE Suddenly, at home, on Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025, Roderick James MacRae (Rod), aged 63 years, Kintail Terrace, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

WALLACE Peacefully, on Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025, at the Highland Hospice, James Alexander Wallace 'Blaster', 6 St. Mary's Avenue, Inverness, aged 65 years. Pen Technician and born and bred motorcyclist. Much loved father to Pauline and Theresa, dear grandfather to six, always fond and friendly with Kay Noble. Will be a huge miss to so many friends and motorcycle comrades. Funeral service on Saturday, 21st June, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. The family warmly invite all motorcyclists to 6 St Mary's Avenue, for 9.50am, to lead the hearse and cortto the funeral home.

LAMB The funeral service for the late Catherine Lamb, 64 Lower Kessock Street, Inverness, aged 74 years, will take place on Monday, 9th June, 2025, at 2.00pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MORRISON Passed away peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 31st May, 2025, Brian 'Scottie' Morrison, 43 Chestnut Way, Milton of Leys, Inverness, aged 73 years. Oil Industry. Beloved husband of the late Shona, dearly loved dad of Christopher and Michael and grandfather of Lexie, Arthur and Dusty. Will be sadly missed by many. Funeral service on Thursday, 12th June at 12.30pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations invited at the service for British Heart Foundation.

MCILVENY The service for Hugh McIlveny, 28 Hillside Drive, Westhill, Draughtsman, will take place in Inshes Church, at 11.30am, on Tuesday, 10th June, 2025. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

DAWSON The funeral service for the late Alaisdair Keith Dawson, 3C Friars Street, Inverness, aged 65 years, will take place on Friday, 13th June, 2025, at 11.00am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

JESSIMAN Funeral ceremony for the late Evan Jessiman, aged 74 years, Charleston View, Inverness (ex BT engineer and retired taxi driver), will be held on Tuesday, 10th June, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Causal dress preferred. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices

FOX Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 4th June, 2025, Heather Fox (nee MacDonald), aged 84 years, R.I.P., Laurel Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Bill Fox, much loved mum of Caroline and Billy, also a dear nana, great-nana, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and mother-in-law. Funeral mass on Thursday, 19th June, 2025, at 12 noon, in St Mary's Catholic Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Heather towards Marie Curie may be given at the door. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CARSON Peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the exceptional care of Nairn Town & County Hospital, on Thursday, 29th May, 2025, William Galloway Carson (Willie), aged 75 years, Albyn Court, Nairn. Cherished dad of Suzie, proud and loving grandad of Robbie, Emily, Adam and Calum and great-grandad of Freya, also a much loved brother, uncle and dear friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 8th July, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Willie towards Wheels in Nairnshire may be given at the door. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices

WOOD Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on 29th May, 2025 with his family around him, Alexander John Wood (Alex), aged 83 years, Retired Police Chief Superintendent. Inverness, formerly Orkney. Dearly loved husband of Gladys, much loved father and dad of Callum, Trevor and Denise, loving grandad of Dylan and Holly, father-in-law of Caroline and Ian, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service on Thursday, 12th June at 12.30pm in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Car parking available at the funeral home.

DICK The funeral service for the late Duncan MacMillan Dick BEM, formerly of 104 Beech Avenue, Nairn, aged 89 years, will take place on Wednesday, 11th June, 2025, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

STEWART Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on Sunday, 1st June, 2025, Douglas Ramsay Stewart, 5 Sraid Na Firinn, Balnain, Drumnadrochit, aged 83 years. Former architect, specialising in schools, Highland Regional Council. Member of Glenurquhart Men's Shed and Highland Woodturners. Much loved husband of Pamela, loving father of Sarah, Drew, Duncan and Emily, step-father to Yllaan and Leander and dear grandad to Jon, Findlay, Cameron and Joni. Funeral service tomorrow (Saturday), 7th June at 11am in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All friends respectfully invited. Yellow and bright attire welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers for The British Heart Foundation.

MCINTOSH Peacefully, in the care of North Argyle House, Oban, on Sunday, 1st June, 2025, James Watt McIntosh (Jimmy Mac), aged 97 years (formerly Millerton View, Inverness). Beloved husband of the late Gertrude, loving father of Raymond, James and the late Helen, also a dear grandad, great-grandad, great-great-grandad, father-in-law and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 30th June, 2025, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Jimmy Mac towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

CAMERON Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Friday, 30th May, 2025, Jean Helen Cameron (nee Leighton), aged 85 years, Aird Avenue, Inverness. Caring and loving wife of Ray, much loved mam of George and Ray, also a dear granny, great-granny, mother-in-law, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 11th June, 2025, at 10.45am, 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 Jean towards British Heart Foundation may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

HENDRY Funeral ceremony for the late Bruce Moray Hendry, aged 88 years, Kilmuir Road, Inverness (retired stonemason), will be held on Friday, 13th June, 2025, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

DENNISON Sadly, at home, after a short illness, on 28th May, 2025, Garry Dennison, aged 65 years. Beloved son of the late Eveline Logan, brother of William and the late Kevin and long-term partner of the late Moyra. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 16th June, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Highland Hospice may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

KELLY On Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 in the excellent attention of Whinnieknowe Care Home, Bruce Kelly, 12 Broadley Place, Nairn passed peacefully, aged 84 years. Retired electrical engineer and lecturer. Beloved husband of Lesley, much loved father to Elizabeth and Graham, step-father to John-Lee, dear father-in-law to Tom, dear brother and a great friend of many. Funeral service on Friday, 13th June at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

HENDRY Suddenly but peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 27th May, 2025, Bruce Moray Hendry, aged 88 years, Kilmuir Road, Inverness (retired stonemason). Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Jackie, Keith, Mark and the late Sean, also a dear granda, great-granda, father-in-law, uncle and good friend to Frances. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 13th June, 2025, at 12.30pm, 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 Bruce towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

FRASER Suddenly but peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 25th May, 2025, Ian Frank Simon Fraser, aged 77 years, Newton Park, Kirkhill (avid Staggies supporter and member of Beauly Men's Shed). Beloved husband of Susan, much loved dad of Simon and Ross, also a dear grandad, brother, uncle and friend. Cremation private at Ian's own request. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.