Death Notices

BOWIE - Peacefully, at Hebron House Care Home, Nairn, on Saturday, 26th August, 2023, Hazel Reid Bowie (nee MacLean), aged 83 years, formerly of Morlich Crescent, Nairn. Beloved wife of the late John, dear mother of Janice, Karin, Kevin and Tanya, much loved granny of Kyle, Lauren, Shannon and Nadine, a dear great-granny, mother-in-law, sister and friend to many. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church, Nairn on Thursday, 31st August at 2pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited; thereafter private. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to Nairn Hospital League of Friends.

CAVEN - (Nairn). Suddenly but peacefully, at Nairn Town & County Hospital, on Sunday, 13th August, 2023, John Caven (Joe), of Sutors View, Nairn, aged 86 years. A dearly loved husband of Jessie, a much loved father of Karen, Pamela and the late Robert, a caring father-in-law, a devoted grandad of Jack and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at David M. Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn on Tuesday, 5th September at 12.30pm; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to The National Trust For Scotland.

MCNEIL - (Nairn). Peacefully, at Nairn Town & County Hospital, on Monday, 21st August, 2023, Florence McNeil, of Oakdean Place, Nairn, aged 89 years, a dear mother of Jennifer, a devoted granny, great-granny and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at David M Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, tomorrow (Wednesday), 30th August, at 12noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Dementia UK.

MACNEIL - Passed away peacefully, at home, on 20th August, 2023, Mary MacNeil (nee MacInnes), aged 87 years, Stratherrick Road, Inverness (a native of the Isle of Eriskay). Beloved wife of the late Charles MacNeil, much loved mother of James, Amy, Alasdair, and Brenda, caring granny of Colleen, Craig, Iain, Kirsty, Martin and Rebecca and GG granny of Cameron and Findlay. Loving mother-in-law of Margaret, Brian and Melanie, sister to Mary Sarah, Angus and Donald, also a dear auntie and respected friend to many. She will remain always in our hearts. Funeral service on Tuesday, 29th August, 2023, at 12 noon, in St Mary's RC Church, Huntly Street, Inverness (livestream available on church Facebook page); thereafter Mary will be taken to the Isle of Barra for a service in St Barr's RC Church, on Thursday, 31st August, 2023, at 11.30am; followed by interment in Eoligarry Cemetery, next to her beloved Cha. All who knew her are welcome to attend both services. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, in memory of Mary towards MacMillan Cancer Support may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

MACLENNAN - Peacefully, in the care of Cradlehall Nursing Home, Inverness, on 17th August, 2023, Kenny MacLennan, aged 76 years, formerly of Madras Court, Inverness. A dear father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 30th August, 2023, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Kenny towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

STEWART - Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, 20th August, 2023, Elizabeth Stewart (nee Grant), 6 Burn Brae Avenue, Westhill, Inverness, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of George (ex Crime Prevention Officer, Northern Constabulary), loving mother to Mark and Sharon, dear mother-in-law, grandma, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and a good friend to many. So very sadly missed. Funeral service at St Stephen's Church, Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, on Thursday, 31st August, 2023, at 12.30pm; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Highland Hospice. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MURCHISON - Peacefully, in the care of Daviot Care Home, Inverness, on 22nd August, 2023, Kay Murchison (nee Munro), aged 81 years, formerly of Achvraid Road, Inverness. Wife of the late Dan Murchison, much loved mum of David and Pam, also a dear granny, great-granny, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service on Wednesday, 30th August, 2023, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Kay towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk, where livestream will be available.

MUNRO - Suddenly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 22nd August, 2023, Susan Fraser Munro (nee Robertson), aged 76 years, Oakwood Court, Inverness, formerly of Dalgety Bay and Dornoch. Beloved wife of Brian, much loved mum of Jane, Julia and Fraser, dear granny to Sean, Sam, Harper and Riley. Special thanks to Dr N. Joss and all at the Renal Unit, Raigmore Hospital. Private funeral at Susan's own request. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

STEWART - Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 23rd August, 2023, George Stewart, aged 77 years, Benula Road, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from later press or D. Chisholm & Sons.

SMITH - Funeral service for the late George Alexander Smith (Geordie Broon), aged 91 years, formerly of Kirkhill, will be held on Monday, 28th August, 2023, at 12.30pm, in Wardlaw Church of Scotland, Kirkhill; thereafter to Wardlaw Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

REID - Funeral ceremony for the late Margaret Reid (nee Laing), aged 77 years, Lentran, Inverness, will be held on Tuesday, 29th August, 2023, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to wear a splash of colour in memory of Margaret. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

GILLIES - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 20th August, 2023, Angela Mary Gillies, aged 51 years, Appin Drive, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from later press or D. Chisholm & Sons.

FAIRCLOUGH - Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 19th August, 2023, Eleanor Mary Fairclough (nee Scott), aged 85 years, of Inverness, Aberdeen and Cambridge. Committed activist and campaigner. Beloved wife of the late Roger Fairclough, loving mum, granny, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and mother-in-law. Held in the light by her many friends and family. A quaker meeting for worship to celebrate the life of Eleanor will be held on Monday, 11th September, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium for 2pm. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Eleanor towards Quaker Social Action may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

DINGWALL - Sadly but peacefully, at home with Yvonne and Allison by his side, on 17th August, 2023, William John Dingwall (Bill), BEM, aged 92 years, St Fergus Drive, Inverness. Dearly loved husband of the late Jenny, precious and much loved dad of Yvonne, Elaine, Allison and the late Alan, cherished and loving granda of Andrew, David, Julie, Gavin and the late Paul and loving great-granda of Lauren and Sara, also a dear father-in-law of Vic and Duncan, brother, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 7th September, 2023, at 1pm, in Trinity Dalneigh Church, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations will be warmly received, if desired, in memory of Bill towards Trinity Dalneigh Church Funds and Poppyscotland may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CAMPBELL - Suddenly, at home, on 18th August, 2023, Craig Alan Campbell, aged 34 years, Boarstone Court, Inverness. Much loved son of Michael and Ann and dad of Chloe, also a dear brother, grandson, nephew and friend. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 1st September, 2023, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Craig towards Mikeysline may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ENGEL - Suddenly but peacefully, at home, on Monday, 21st August, 2023, Heather Engel, 38 Kildonan Crescent, Inverness, aged 70 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, most loving mother, nana, great-nana, sister and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Friday, 1st September, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Donations in memory of Heather welcome for National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society at the service or via funeral directors. A warm welcome to all.

MACKINTOSH - The funeral service of the late Margaret MacKintosh, 22 Old Perth Road, Inverness, formerly of The Foich, Balmacaan Road, Drumnadrochit, aged 101 years, will take place on Monday, 28th August, 2023, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to New Kilmore Burial Ground. All welcome.

WILLIAMS - The funeral ceremony for the late Maldwyn Williams (Taff), will be held today (Friday), 25th August, 2023, 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.

SEATON - On the 21st August, 2023, Maggie Seaton (nee MacDonald) died suddenly but very peacefully, at Ballifeary House Care Home, in her 91st year of Grimsay, North Uist and Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Donald Seaton, a loving mother to Isabel, Margaret and Hamish, adored granny to Rhona, Andrew, Eilidh and Calum, dear mother-in-law to Douglas, Carol and Oliver and a dear auntie and friend to so many. We give thanks for a Godly mother, her selflessness to her children and her Christian example. Funeral service tomorrow (Saturday), 26th August, at 2pm, in Smithton Free Church, Murray Road, Inverness; followed by service on Wednesday, 30th August, at 1pm, in Carinish Free Church, North Uist; interment in Dunskellar Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Maggie for the Work of the Church and Scottish Bible Society may be given at the service. Inverness service livestream available via www.smithtonchurch.com/live/ Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACKAY - Peacefully, at Castlehill Care Home, Inverness, on 15th August, 2023, Catherine Mackay (nee Campbell), aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late James and much loved by the three generations below her. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 29th August, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Highland Hospice may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services