Death Notices

MACLEOD - The funeral ceremony for the late Donald-Angus and Georgina MacLeod, Abbey Court, Inverness, will take place on Wednesday, 17th November at 11.45am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter cremation private. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Ward GC, Raigmore Hospital may be given at the ceremony or forwarded to the funeral directors.

DOCHERTY - Martin. Peacefully, at home in Ballantrae, on Saturday, 6th November, 2021. Much loved husband of Karen Ramage, much loved son of Elsie MacRae, dear father, brother and uncle of the family. Service in Masonhill Crematorium by Ayr, on Thursday, 18th November at 2pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Retiral collection in aid of Ayrshire Hospice.

SANGSTER - Peacefully, at Cradlehall Care Home, Inverness, on 2nd November, 2021, Mary Joan Sangster (nee Jack), formerly of MacEwen Drive, Inverness. Much loved mam of Iain and Elizabeth, also a dear grandmother, sister and aunt. Funeral service on Thursday, 11th November at 11am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; to be followed by interment in Balmacara Cemetery (arriving approximately 1.45pm). All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

ALLAN - Very suddenly at her home, 21 Dulsie Drive, Nairn, on Thursday, 28th October, 2021, Linda Allan, beloved wife of David, dear mother of Lisa, Dionne, David and the late Kevin, much loved grandmother of Dylan, devoted daughter of Florence and the late Seoras Urquhart, a dear sister, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service at St Mary's R.C. Church, Nairn on Friday, 12th November at 11.30am; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. R.I.P.

REAY - Unexpectedly, at his home, Ralph Reay of Croft Road, Nairn, beloved son of Victoria Burden (nee Trigg) and brother of Gillian. Ralph was a gentle, caring man who was much loved by his whole family. Private family funeral.

MACLEOD - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, after over fifty years of marriage, Donald Angus MacLeod, aged 69 years, passed away on 28th October, 2021 and his dearly loved wife, Georgina MacLeod (Gine), aged 71 years, passed away on 2nd November 2021, treasured parents of John-Angus, Kevin, George and Donna-Marie, loving grandparents to Aidan, Kieran, Aimee-Louise, Charlee-Marie, Connor, Luna and Rosie. Will be greatly missed by all their extended family and friends. Funeral details to follow in later edition of press. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

SANGSTER - Peacefully, at Cradlehall Care Home, Inverness, on 2nd November, 2021, Mary Sangster, formerly of MacEwen Drive, Inverness. Much loved mam of Iain and Elizabeth, also a dear grandmother, sister and aunt. Funeral details to follow in later edition of press. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

DAVIDSON - Peacefully, at home, on 3rd November, 2021, Alexander (Sandy) James Davidson, aged 81 years, Wayside, Croy. Beloved husband of Isla, much loved dad of Andrew and Eric, loving father-in-law of Lynsey and doting grandpa of Maisie and Lucy. Funeral details to follow in later edition of press. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

DURHAM - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 29th October, 2021, Beryl Viola Durham (nee Wallbridge), aged 85 years, Braeside Park, Balloch, Inverness. Beloved wife of John, loving mum of Peter, Kate and Iain and proud grandma of Morgan, Lily, Terence, Thomas, Gavin, Hollie, Ben, Shania, Zara and great-grandma of Charlie, Bobby, Abigail, Olivia and Ella. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 11th November, at 3pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Eden Court Theatre may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home.

VELLACOTT - Isabel Anne Seaton Vellacott died peacefully, in the arms of Jesus, at 1.30am on Thursday, 4th November, 2021, at home in Culbokie. Although taken at a young age by cancer, we give thanks to God for a full life of service to others. This was borne out of a deep Christian faith which also sustained her through the past three years of illness. She will be deeply missed by her husband Oliver, her mother Margaret and her two siblings Margaret and Hamish and their families. Funeral details to follow in later edition of press. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

RIGBY - Peacefully, passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour, at Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 2nd November, 2021, Michael (Mike), of Ackrigarth, 6 Meadow Road, Balloch. Loving husband and best friend of Trish, dearly loved dad of Michael and Iona, dear father-in-law of Mairi and Marcus, loving grandad to Magnus and Seumas. Funeral details from later edition of press or from the funeral directors; www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices

MACDONALD - Passed away, peacefully, on 31st October, 2021, in the wonderful care of the staff at The Meadows Care Home, Huntly, Marion Margaret MacDonald (Maimie), aged 90 years, retired District Nurse, Insch, Aberdeenshire. Much loved sister of Harriet and Marjory, daughter of the late George and Jessie MacDonald, Old Mill Lane, Inverness. Funeral service on Tuesday, 16th November, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Daviot Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Release International may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

WOOD - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 20th October, 2021, Hamish Harman Wood, aged 78 years, Kennedy Drive, Inverness. Hamish will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral to be held on Tuesday, 9th November, 2021, at 10am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, towards Parkinson's UK may be given at the door. Please feel free to wear something bright in memory of Hamish. Live stream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

SUTHERLAND - Very suddenly, but peacefully at home, on 26th October, 2021, James John Murray Sutherland, aged 34 years, a beautiful and adored son and brother of Val, Angie and the late Trev, a dad, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend to all who met him. Funeral private. James will be laid to rest with his dad in Kilvean Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of James towards The Archie Foundation may be made on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

MCGRATH - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 27th October, 2021, David McGrath, aged 73 years, Galloway Drive, Culloden (Chairman, Culloden Community Council), beloved husband of Johan, also a dear dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 9th November, 2021, at 12noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of David towards Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the door or on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page where Inverness Crematorium live link is available.

MACDONALD - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 24th October, 2021, Lily Jean MacDonald (nee Duncan), aged 85 years, Cromarty. Lily will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service on Saturday, 13th November, 2021, at 11am, in Cromarty Wester Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACDONALD - Very suddenly, at work, on 27th October, 2021, Iain Macdonald, aged 51 years, East Mackenzie Park, Inverness, adored husband of Iona, incredible dad of Shaun and Ryan, loving son of John and the late Margaret, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 11th November, 2021, at 12.15pm, in Inverness East Church, Academy Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Iain towards Lucky2BHere may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices

LEES - Peacefully, in the care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness, on 22nd October, 2021, Muriel Lees, aged 106 years, formerly of Midmills Road, Inverness. Funeral service on Monday, 8th November, 2021, at 10am, in Inverness Cathedral to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, towards Inverness Cathedral Flower Fund may be given at the door. Muriel requested attendees wear bright colours or tartan in her memory. Live stream available on Inverness Cathedral's YouTube channel. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

JAFFRAY - Peacefully, at home, on 29th October, 2021, Muriel Jaffray (nee Constable), aged 98 years, Smithton Villas, Inverness, beloved wife of the late Robert Jaffray, much loved mum of Brenda, Yvonne, Lesley and Pam, also a dear grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, sister and aunt. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 10th November, 2021, at 2.30pm, in Aberdeen Crematorium, Hazlehead (East Chapel). All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CARR - The funeral mass for the late Margaret Ann Carr (nee McNeill), aged 82 years, R.I.P., Smith Avenue, Inverness, will be held on Monday, 8th November, 2021, at 12.30pm, in St Mary's Catholic Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Meg towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.