Death Notices

INNES - Sadly, on Tuesday, 8th August, 2023, Charles Innes, 3 Dores Road, Inverness, aged 62 years. Darling husband and soulmate of Vanessa, loving and devoted father of Christopher, Rhia and Jenifer, doting grandad of Darcie, Ava and wee Charlie, dear brother of Johnny, Flora and the late Margaret, a loving brother-in-law and uncle. Well respected by all the family, many friends and work colleagues at Lifescan. Funeral service on Monday, 21st August, at 10.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie can be made at the service or via the funeral directors. All friends respectfully invited. The service will stream at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

SMITH - The funeral service of the late Marjorie Smith, 51 Island Bank Road, Inverness, aged 81 years, will take place on Monday, 21st August, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital, with his family, on 15th August, 2023, Kenneth (Kenny) Mackenzie, aged 86 years, Raasay Road, Inverness. Retired Livestock Inspector for the Department of Agriculture, Inverness, formerly Aberdeen and Stornoway. Beloved husband of the late Anne, much loved Dad of Liam, Myles and Cameron, and an adoring Grandad of eight. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACLENNAN - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 14th August, 2023, Millie MacLennan, aged 78 years, 20 Millbank, North Kessock. Beloved wife of Ian, dear sister of Robin, a much loved sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and a good friend to many. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACKINTOSH - Peacefully, on Wednesday, 16th August, 2023, at Kingsmills Care Home, Margaret MacKintosh, 22 Old Perth Road, Inverness, formerly of The Foich, Balmacaan Road, Drumnadrochit, aged 101 years. A life well lived and full of adventure. Retired nurse, music teacher and keen fiddler. Beloved wife of the late Andrew MacKintosh, Police Inspector, loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and good friend to many. Funeral service on Monday, 28th August, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to New Kilmore Burial Ground. A warm welcome to all.

McCULLOCH - John (Ian). Peacefully, at Linlithgow Nursing Home, on 12th August, 2023, Ian, aged 91 years, formerly of 44 Overton Avenue, Scorguie, Inverness, IV3 8RR until 2017, then 1/39 St Ninians Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7BY. Beloved husband of the late Jean and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Sadly missed. Funeral service will be held at Falkirk Crematorium, on Monday, 28th August, 2023, at 2.30pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please as there will be a retiral offering for those wishing to donate to British Heart Foundation.

FERNIE - Very suddenly, in Edinburgh, on Thursday, 10th August, 2023, Brenda Fernie (nee Ledgerwood), amazing darling wife to Keith and until recently, a retail assistant at B&M, Telford Retail Park, Inverness. It was Brenda's wish that there would be no funeral service. To be remembered and loved would be enough.

WILLIAMS - Suddenly but peacefully, at home, on 5th August, 2023, Maldwyn Williams (Taff), aged 80 years, Millburn Square, Inverness. Much loved dad of Wendy and Stephen and father-in-law of Jill, devoted grandad of Rhea, Ava and Keir. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 25th August, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please, but donations for Sea Cadets (TS Briton) and Seagull Trust (Highland) may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

SILVER - (Gollanfield). Peacefully, at Hebron House, Nairn, on Thursday, 10th August, 2023, Donald Silver, formerly of Old Post Office, Gollanfield, aged 87 years. A dearly loved husband of Joy, a much loved dad of Ruth, Fiona and Andy, a caring father-in-law, a devoted grandfather, great-grandfather, a sadly missed brother and friend to many. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium, on Wednesday, 23rd August, at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

CHISHOLM - Peacefully, with the kindest of attention of Castlehill Care Home, Doreen Chisholm, one time of MacEwen Court, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Alistair, dearly loved mother to David and Ann, loving granny to Lara and Steven and great-granny to Liam. Sadly missed by all the family and many friends. Funeral service on Friday, 25th August, 2023, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

CHEYNE - Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 14th August, 2023, Eric Douglas MacDonald Cheyne MBE, 6 Oakdene Court, Culloden, aged 93 years. Former Civil Servant. Beloved husband of Judith, loving father to Paula and Stephen, dear brother to Alison and Norna, ever so sadly missed by family and all his friends in the community, Bowling Club, PROBUS and Civil Service Club. Funeral service on Tuesday, 22nd August, at 3.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

MACKENZIE - Douglas John, Food & Beverage Director, Regent Seven Seas Cruise Lines, formerly of 12 Inshes Crescent, Inverness. Passed away at his parents home in Hudson, Florida on Friday morning, 11th August, 2023, after a brave battle with cancer. Beloved son of Donnie and Janet, brother of Andrew and Duncan and father to Fraser and Molly.He will always be in our heart and thoughts for ever, never to be forgotten.

ROBERTSON - The funeral service of the late John Norman Robertson, aged 64 years, will take place on Thursday, 24th August, 2023 at 12.45pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations welcome for CHAS and CHSS. All invited to attend. The service will stream live from https://williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

JOHNSTONE - (Nairn/Inverness). Peacefully, on Thursday, 10th August, 2023, at Nairn Town & County Hospital, following a short period of illness, Ian Johnstone, of Lodgehill West, Nairn and formerly of Inverness, aged 72 years. Much loved father of Russell and the late Martin, dearly loved son of Nan and the late Bob, a very dear brother and brother-in-law to Jimmy and Rosemary, Ronnie and the late Ann, also a dear nephew, cousin, and uncle, as well as a good friend to many. A successful runner, who was proud to have represented Great Britain, Ian will be sadly missed by his contemporaries and friends in the world of athletics. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 25th August at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Cancer Research UK or at www.dmellen.co.uk/family-notices.

MAIN - Peacefully at his home, Skeena, Links Place, Nairn on Wednesday, 9th August, 2023, James (Jim) Mein Main, aged 88 years, retired fisherman. Beloved husband of Evelyn, much loved brother of Jean and brother-in-law of Ron, a dear uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St Ninians Church, Nairn on Monday, 21st August at 1pm; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to The British Heart Foundation.

WALLACE - Peacefully at her home, 35 Househill Terrace, Boathpark, Nairn on Thursday, 10th August, 2023, surrounded by her family, Isabella (Isabel) Catherine Wallace (nee Mackintosh), aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Robin Wallace, dear mother of Heather, Ann, William, Robbie and Derek, much loved granny, great-granny and great-great-granny and a dear aunt. Funeral service at Nairn Old Parish Church on Tuesday, 22nd August at 1.30pm; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie Nurses and Team Hamish.

CABRELLI - Peacefully, at Nairn Town and County Hospital, on Sunday, 6th August, 2023, Leo Cabrelli, aged 67 years, of 21 Averon Street, Lochloy, Nairn. Beloved husband of Sandra, devoted father of Jonathan, Jamie and Mia, much loved brother of Piera, Paul, Nina and Peter. A dear uncle, brother-in-law and friend. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium, on Thursday, 17th August, at 2.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only but donations in lieu, if desired, to Nairn Hospital League of Friends and Maggie's Highlands. Please wear something colourful for Leo, R.I.P.

MACKAY - Peacefully, on Tuesday, 8th August, 2023, at Raigmore Hospital, Jetta MacKay, 2 Garden Place, Beauly, in her 100th year. Dear wife of the late Peter, loving and dearly loved mother of Anne, Joan, and David. Adored by her much loved grandchildren. Funeral service on Wednesday, 23rd August, 2023, at 12.30pm, in Kilmorack and Erchless Church of Scotland, Beauly; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland can be made at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

TAYLOR - The funeral service for the late Gordon Brown Taylor, 29 Tomatin Road, Inverness, aged 83 years, will take place on Monday, 14th August, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

ROBERTSON - Passed away suddenly, at his home in Applecross, John Norman Robertson, aged 64 years. Beloved son of Bella and the late Norman Robertson, loving dad to Kirsty, Megan and Elizabeth, grandad to Angus and Fraser, dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, loving partner to Gill and a good friend of many. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.