Death Notices

MACKENZIE Suddenly, at home, on 8th May, 2025, Irene Mackenzie, aged 73 years, originally of Kirkhill, latterly of Kildonan Crescent, Inverness, eldest daughter of the late John and Catherine Mackenzie, much loved sister of Ian, Valerie, Ronnie, Lachie and Kathleen, also a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service on Tuesday, 27th May, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Irene may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

FERGUSON Passed away, at home, on Wednesday, 7th May, 2025, Gordon Stuart Ferguson, aged 78 years, Drumdevan Road, Inverness. Funeral private at Gordon's own request. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKINNON The funeral service for the late Kenneth Mackinnon, of Inverness and Kinlochleven, aged 41 years, will take place on Tuesday, 20th May, 2025, at 2.30pm, in the Church of Scotland, Kinlochleven. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACDONALD Passed away, suddenly but peacefully, after a long-term illness on Thursday, 8th May, 2025, in Raigmore Hospital, with his wife Jackie and brother Michael by his side, Ronnie MacDonald (Haggis), aged 66 years, Dingwall and formerly Dalneigh Road, Inverness. Loved and missed husband of Jackie, most cherished and much loved son of John and Renee, he will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Michael, Angela, Kevin, Fiona and the late Johnnie, also a very much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Always and forever loved and missed. Cremation private at Ronnie's own request. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to both the staff of Ward 7A, Raigmore Hospital and Dingwall Medical Group for their caring and professional approach to Ronnie during his recent illness. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

WOOD Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 7th May, 2025, Stanley Wood, aged 78 years, Greenwood Gardens, Inverness. Beloved husband of Tracey. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 21st May, 2025, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

NEWITT The funeral service for the late Fiona Newitt, age of 69, formerly of Highland Council Health and Social Care from 1988 2015, will take place on Monday, 19th May, 2025 at 2.00pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACLEOD After a short illness and in the outstanding care of the staff at Ballifeary Care Home, Inverness, Christina 'Tina' Macleod passed on Sunday, 11th May, 2025, aged 84 years. Former Crown Primary school teacher. Beloved sister of Angus and sister-in-law of Valerie, aunt to Martin and Gordon and great-aunt to Callum, Rory, Daniel, Lucy and Kai. Will be a sad loss to family, many former pupils and friends. A service to celebrate Tina's life will be held in Greyfriars Free Church, Balloan Road, Inverness on Friday, 23rd May at 2pm; thereafter burial will take place in Uig Cemetery, Isle of Skye on Monday, 26th May at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired, for Mission Aviation Fellowship at the church door or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MCRAE Peacefully, on Monday, 12th May, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, Dennis McRae, 5 Torbreck Road, Inverness, aged 85 years. Tourism Marketing Manager HIDB. Beloved husband of Ann, much loved father of Bruce and Moyra, father-in-law to Michelle and Clive, precious grandad to Kirsty, Hannah, Helen, Ryan and Greg and dear brother to Norman. Sadly missed. Funeral service on Thursday, 22nd May at 2.30pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

LIVINGSTON Sadly, at home, on 8th May, 2025, after a short illness, David Livingston, aged 89 years, Cradlehall, Inverness. Wonderful husband to Lucy, much loved dad to Andrew and Catriona, doting granda to Leo and Iris. Sadly missed by all the family. Funeral service on Wednesday, 21st May at 2pm in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of David for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation may be given at the service. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

CLARK (Inverness). Unexpectedly, on Saturday, 26th April, 2025, John Clark, aged 80 years, of Raigmore Avenue, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Edith, much loved father of Jacky, Allison and Angela, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. A funeral service will be held at Inverallan Parish Church, Grantown-on-Spey, on Wednesday, 4th June, 2025, at 12noon; interment thereafter at Grantown New Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to benefit the British Heart Foundation and Raigmore Hospital. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel. 01479 872222 or email info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

FRASER Peacefully, on Tuesday, 13th May, 2025, at Raigmore Hospital, Frederick Fraser, 7 Lochend Road, Inverness, aged 77 years, after a time of love and comfort in Southside Care Home. Graveside service on Wednesday, 28th May, at 1.30pm, in Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

SMITH Suddenly at her home, 29 Manse Road, Ardersier on Thursday, 8th May, 2025, Margaret Eileen Smith (nee Spence). Beloved wife of the late Donald Smith, dear mother of Donna, Garry and Stephen, a much loved granny and friend to many. Formerly of Balloch, one of the "Spence Clan". Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Thursday, 22nd May at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited, family flowers only, but donations in lieu to The Girl Guides Association.

SWEENEY Funeral ceremony for the late Margaret Sweeney (nee Fraser), aged 90 years, Drynie Avenue, Inverness, will be held on Wednesday, 21st May, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices

KERR (Nairn). Suddenly, but peacefully, at University Hospital Ayr on Sunday, 4th May, 2025, John Kerr of Moyness, Nairn, aged 81 years, a much loved husband of Jackie, a beloved father of Ian, a devoted grandad of Jessica, a caring father-in-law, a sadly missed brother and friend to many. Funeral service at David M Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 5AP on Tuesday, 27th May, 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 Prostate Cancer UK.

GREEN (Nairn). Peacefully, at Bruach House Care Home, Nairn on Saturday, 3rd May, 2025, Colin Taylor Green, formerly of Boghead Farm, Nairn, retired nurseryman. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Jean Green, dear father of Donald and Ian, a much loved grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law and brother. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church, Nairn on Saturday, 24th May at 10.30am; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited, family flowers only, but donations in lieu to the Highland Hospice.

NEWITT Fiona Newitt passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, 4th May, 2025, after a short battle with terminal cancer, at the age of 69. Formerly of Highland Council Health and Social Care from 1988 2015. Beloved partner of Billy, sister to Kathleen, aunty to Simon and Jason and their children, granny Fi to Erin, Willie and the boys. A good friend to many. Always on our mind. Family flowers only. Funeral service on Monday, 19th May, at 2.00pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

ASKEW Peacefully, on 15th April, 2025, with dignity, courage and his usual stoicism, Iain, dearly loved husband and best friend to the late Ann and loving father and best friend to John. A private funeral, at Iain's request, took place on 30th April, 2025. No cards or callers please. If desired, donations can be made to the British Heart Foundation. Special thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their caring and professional funeral arrangements.

ALLAN Funeral ceremony for the late Frank Allan, aged 85 years (F. Allan Panel Beater, Duncraig Street), will be held on Wednesday, 14th May, 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

MACKINNON Kenneth. (Inverness and Kinlochleven). 23.10.1983 - 01.05.2025. Suddenly but peacefully, at home in Inverness, aged 41 years and sitting in his favourite chair. Beloved son of Sheena Mackinnon and the late Donald Mackinnon, cherished brother of Derick and Alex, brother-in-law to Susanne and Sandra, and a devoted uncle to Korrin and Raife. An extraordinary friend to so many, he was a gentle, humble soul with a larger-than-life spirit. His greatest joys were making music and sharing laughter with the people he loved. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

BRATTEN Morag, (formerly of Glasgow, Balnain and Inverness) aged 90 years. Peacefully, at Harbour Rise Care Home, Paignton, on 14th April, 2025, with Nigel and Catriona at her side. Widow of Dr Neil Bratten and much-loved mother, mother-in-law to Deirdre and grandmother to Siobhan and Fearghus. A funeral service will be held in Devon on 27th May; followed by interment of ashes at Kilvean Cemetery, Inverness on 30th May, 2025. Details available from Les Down Funeral Director at Stockman and Loram Funeral Service, 7 Churston Broadway, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LE. Tel. 01626 777475 / 01803 843710.