Death Notices

WRIGHT Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 7th April, 2025, Molly Wright (nee Cundall), aged 99 years, Royal Ness Court, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Jean and Anne, devoted granny of Rhodri, Sheona, Kenneth, David, Chiara and Michael, also a dear great-granny of six. Cremation private at Molly's own request. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

AGNEW Suddenly, in Livingstone, on Friday, 4th April, 2025, Natasha Elizabeth Agnew (Tash), aged 34 years, formerly Carnarc Crescent, Inverness. A much loved daughter, sister, niece, auntie and friend. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

PORTER Sadly, on Tuesday 1st April, 2025 at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Mark Porter, Druimbeg, Stratherrick Road, Inverness, aged 48 years. Former Black Watch Soldier and Master Locksmith. Most loving husband to Liz, loving father to Lucy, Archie and Rosie, loved grandfather, godfather, dear brother to Garry and a sad loss to family and friends. Funeral service on Tuesday, 22nd April at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

REED (Forres, formerly Inverness and Dulnain Bridge). Peacefully at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Saturday, 5th April, 2025, Elizabeth 'Liz' Reed, formerly Grant (nee Oakes), aged 87 years, of Leys Road, Forres, formerly Smithton Villas, Inverness and Balnaan Farm, Dulnain Bridge. Most loving mother to Linda, James, Donald and John, dearest granny and great-granny, much loved sister, aunt and friend to many. A funeral service will be held at Cromdale Parish Church on Tuesday, 15th April, 2025, at 12noon. All friends are respectfully invited to attend. Bright colours welcome. A private cremation will be held thereafter. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to benefit Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support and the Macular Society. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel. 01479 872222 or email info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

CARROLL Suddenly, at home, on 6th April, 2025, Elizabeth May (nee O'Loan), aged 68 years. Birchwood Terrace, Inverness. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

JACK The funeral service for the late Malcolm Lyall Jack, Towerbrae South, Inverness, will be held on Monday, 14th April, 2025, at 3:30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; followed by a burial in Thurso Cemetery at 2.00pm on Tuesday, 15th April, 2025. All welcome.

CALDER Richard, Carol-Ann and family would like to sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of their mum 'Valery'. Your cards, messages, visits, calls and flowers have been most appreciated. Special thanks to Rev. Duncan MacPherson for his comforting service, Peter MacPherson for his music contribution and William T. Fraser and Son for their caring support with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Angela Hunter for the beautiful flowers, Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and all those who attended the service and donated £511 towards Hilton Family Support.

CLARK Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 30th March, 2025, David William Clark, aged 87 years, Enrick Crescent, Drumnadrochit. Much loved husband of the late Margaret Clark. Funeral service on Tuesday, 29th April, at 11.30am, in St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Glenurquhart; followed by committal service in Inverness Crematorium at 2pm. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

LIGERTWOOD Peacefully, on Saturday, 5th April, 2025, at her lovely home, Aileen Findlater Ligertwood, Crask of Evelix, 74 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of John Ligertwood, formerly Clydesdale Bank, dear mum of Jeanette and Pat and beloved grandmother. Will be missed by many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 22nd April at 2.30pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MACLEOD Sadly passed away, at home, on Saturday, 5th April, 2025, Isabella "Isy" Macleod (nee McIntee), 28 Resaurie Gardens, Smithton, aged 58 years. Former carer. Loving mum to Claire, Amy and Ryan, dear sister and friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 17th April, at 2.00pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All invited. Donations for Macmillan Nurses at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACLEAN Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on Sunday, 6th April, 2025, following a short illness fought with great courage and dignity, Martin MacLean, Eden Cottage, 17 Torgormack, Beauly, aged 80 years. Mechanic and fitter up to present day. Ever-loving husband to Joan, most loving father to Treen and Cammie, doting grandad to Ross and Lucy, father-in-law to Frank, dear brother and great friend of many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 16th April at 11.30am in Muir of Ord Free Church; thereafter to Kilmorack Burial Ground. All welcome. Donations invited for Macmillan Nurses at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Malcolm Lyall Jack on 30th March 2025. Towerbrae South, Inverness. Depute Director of Social Work for Highland Regional Council, Director of Primary and Community Care for NHS Highland and a Board member for many charities. Much loved husband of Helen, loving father to Sarah, Lucy and James, loving stepfather to Kevin, Stephen and Gail and a much adored grandfather. Malcolm will be hugely missed by family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Monday 14th April at 3:30pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, followed by a burial in Thurso Cemetery at 2.00pm on Tuesday15th of April 2025. All friends are respectfully invited to join the family in celebrating Malcolm's life. Highland attire welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in support of cancer research.

MACDONALD Peacefully at her home, 7 Corsee Gardens, Victoria Street, Nairn on Sunday, 30th March, 2025, Margaret Addison Macdonald (nee McNair), aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Macdonald, dear mother of Patricia, Margaret and Ronald, a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend to many. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church, Nairn on Friday, 11th April at 11am; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to Help For Heroes.

MACDONALD The funeral service for the late Duncan MacDonald, 2 Railway Cottages, Delmore, Inverness, aged 78 years, will take place on Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

BENNETT The funeral ceremony for the late John (Ian) Bennett, aged 90 years, Benula Road, Inverness, will take place on Thursday, 10th April, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Sunflower Home Care, can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

DIETHE Peacefully, on Thursday, 27th March, 2025 at Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, Dr Carol Anne Diethe PhD. Much loved wife to Jurgen, loving mother to Rachel and Thomas, loved grandmother to Emily, Clara and Josephine and beloved sister to Patricia and Vivien. Loved and missed by all family, former colleagues and many friends. Funeral service on Monday, 7th April at 11am in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

RUSSELL Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 28th March, 2025, Sandy Russell, aged 74 years, Columba Road, Inverness. Beloved husband of Karen, much loved dad of Gary and Mark, devoted granda of Holly, Jason, Louis, Darrell, Christopher and Steven, also a dear father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and son-in-law. Funeral private at Sandy's own request. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

NICOLL Peacefully, at home in Inverness, on Monday, 24th March, 2025, Ian Maxwell Nicoll, aged 61 years. Much loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 9th April, 2025, at 12.45pm, 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 Ian towards Highland Hospice Sunflower Home Care and Launchpad may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

MACKINTOSH Passed away peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on Thursday, 27th March, William, aged 98 years (formerly British Rail and R. Macdonald & Son). Beloved husband of seventy four years to Mary, cherished father to Seonaid, devoted grandfather to Stephen and Emma, grandfather-in-law to Kwang and Innes, great-grandfather to Grace and Lochie and dear brother to Nancy. Funeral service to be held at Kingsview Christian Centre on Monday, 7th April at 11am; followed by interment at Hillhead Cemetery, Logierait on Thursday, 10th April at 12 noon. All welcome. Will be sorely missed.

WILSON Peacefully, in the compassionate care of staff at Nairn Town and County Hospital, after a short illness on 30th March, William (Bill) Daniel Campbell Wilson, aged 80 years. Loving husband of Maureen, the best dad to Bruce and Gregor, loving father-in-law to Julia and Laura and special papa to Cameron, Matthew, Elysia, Thomas and Aaron. Also, a much-loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Following a private cremation, a warm open invitation is extended to join the family at Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 15th April, at 2pm, for a 'Time to Remember' Bill, his life, loves and service to others. A touch of blue and/or tartan would reflect Bill's favourite dress sense. Family flowers only please but donations may be given in Bill's name to 1068 ATC Nairn Squadron and Listen Well Scotland (North Team), serving Highland and Moray.