Death Notices

NIGHTINGALE Peacefully, on Monday, 14th April, 2025, in the excellent attention of Daviot Care Home, surrounded by her family, Patricia Nightingale, of Wester Aberchalder, Stratherrick, aged 78 years. Former administrator. Beloved wife of the late Roy, most loving mother of Jenny and Rohan, dearly loved grandmother, great-grandmother and a lovely friend to many. Funeral service on Monday, 28th April, at 3.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

FRASER Peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, on Saturday, 12th April, 2025, William 'Bill' Fraser, Alderan, Eskadale, Kiltarlity, aged 80 years. Well-known engineer in the offshore industry and active REMAP volunteer throughout Scotland. Much loved husband of Pat, step-father to Brenda and Heather and their respective partners, Martin and Emad, granda Bill to Daniel and Luca, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law to Helen and Neil MacLeod. Sorely missed by all who knew him. Funeral service on Friday, 25th April, at 1.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations invited for Macmillan Nurses.

MCNEIL Peacefully, on Sunday, 13th April, 2025 at the Highland Hospice, John Lawson McNeil, 69 Towerhill Avenue, Inverness, aged 61 years. Financial Advisor and Mortgage Broker. Beloved husband of Avril, most loving father to Ross and Carla and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 23rd April at 11.30am in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

ROSS (Leyland, Lancashire, formerly Inverness). Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, 12th April, 2025, Alexander 'Alec' Ross, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Jackie, much loved dad to Claire and Iain, father-in-law to Alex and Sam, treasured grandad to Ava-Rose and Emmie, and loved brother, uncle and friend to many. A former Queen's Own Highlander and proud Invernesian. Funeral service on Thursday, 1st May, 2025, at 2:30pm, at Charnock Richard Crematorium, Lancashire. All family and friends are respectfully invited. A celebration thereafter at Park Hall Hotel, Charnock Richard. Family flowers only please, but should you wish, a donation to the Royal British Legion or Alzheimer's UK.

GIBSON Peacefully, on Saturday, 12th April, 2025, at Raigmore Hospital, Muriel Gibson (nee Milne), aged 89 years. One time 3 Druimlon, Drumnadrochit and latterly Queen Mother House. Long time housekeeper for the Bremner family and assisted so many others gladly. Beloved wife of the late James Gibson and most loving mother to Fiona, Linda, James and Ernie, nana to many who will be missed by all. Funeral service on Monday, 28th April, 2025, at 1.00pm, in Drumnadrochit Church of Scotland; thereafter to New Kilmore Cemetery. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACLENNAN Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 15th April, 2025, Astrid MacLennan 'Kikkan', 49 Muirfield Road, Inverness, aged 77 years. One-time West London. Balloch Village Hall Project Linus Quilting Group. Beloved wife to Robert, the most loving aunt to us all, dear sister-in-law and good friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 8th May, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, officiated by her Swedish friends and relations. All welcome.

CLARK The funeral service for the late David William Clark, aged 87 years, Enrick Crescent, Drumnadrochit, will be held on Tuesday, 29th April, 2025, 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.

CLARK Passed away, in the care of Cameron House, Inverness, on Sunday, 13th April, 2025, Patsy Clark (nee Don), aged 90 years, Inverness and formerly Invergordon. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, dear mother to Christine, Menzies and the late Sandra and granny to Fiona, Eilidh and Iain, great granny to Abigail and Pearl, mother-in-law to David, Lynne and Uisdean. Remembered fondly by family, friends and ex colleagues in Invergordon County Hospital and Highland Hospice Shop and Café. Donations in memory of Patsy can be made via JustGiving www.justgiving.com/page/remembering-patsy Funeral private in Kilmuir Easter Burial Ground. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

TAYLOR Peacefully, at home with her daughters, on 11th April, 2025, Janet Taylor M.B.E., aged 91 years, Nevis Park, Inverness, loving wife of the late John, much loved mum of Julie, Jen and Jo, a much adored nana Jan, cherished sister to Diane, dear mother-in-law to Frank and Kevin, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 30th April, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jan for British Heart Foundation can be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

PORTER The funeral service for the late Mark Porter, Druimbeg, Stratherrick Road, Inverness, aged 48 years, will take place on Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

ROSS Peacefully, at home with her family, on 11th April, 2025, Greta Ross, aged 35,475 days, Gellions, Inverness. Now lying in repose. Much loved and cherished mam of Ruby and Gary. Funeral service on Friday, 25th April, at 9.30am, in Crown Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Flowers welcome or donations for Marie Curie may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

LIGERTWOOD The funeral service for the late Aileen Findlater Ligertwood, Crask of Evelix, 74 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 93 years, will take place on Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

BELL Peacefully, on Wednesday, 16th April, 2025, at the Highland Hospice, Sarah Louise Bell, Oldtown Road, Inverness, aged 42 years. Greatly loved daughter of Stephen and Pat Bell, Gorthleck, loving mother of Andrew and Amber and dear sister of Arron. A sad miss to family and friends. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MCNEILL Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 7th April, 2025, George McNeill, aged 76 years, Kilmuir Road, Inverness. Beloved husband of Isobell, also a dear dad, granda, great-granda, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of George towards Munlochy Animal Aid may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

SYRED Unexpectedly but peacefully, at home, on Monday, 14th April, 2025, Richard Syred, aged 69 years, former Headteacher at Inshes Primary School. Dearly loved husband of Liz, much loved dad and grandad, also a dear father-in-law, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACLEOD Peacefully on Sunday, 13th April, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, following a short illness, Murchison John MacLeod (Murchie), Ashton Road, Inverness, aged 67 years. The most reliable porter with over 42 years service at Raigmore Hospital. Beloved brother to Annabelle and the late Ethel-Ann, loving uncle to Iain, Jill, Jodi and Ross. Sorely missed by friends and family. Private funeral service by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACBEAN (Gollanfield). Peacefully, after a short illness, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday, 9th April, 2025, after two months of loving care at Eilean Dubh Nursing Home, Lilias Elizabeth MacBean (nee Ross), of Benavoue Bungalow, Milton of Gollanfield, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late James, a much-loved mum of David and the late Lilian, a dear mother-in-law of Jennifer, a loving granny of Debbie, Emma, Lynne, Alexander and Scott, and great-granny. A sadly missed sister of Jessie, the late John, Alec, Rob, a treasured aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral service at Cawdor Parish Church, on Friday, 25th April, at 12.30pm; thereafter to Petty Tornagrain Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Hospital League of Friends and Eilean Dubh Nursing Home Comfort Fund.

CARROLL Suddenly, at home, on 6th April, 2025, Elizabeth May (nee O'Loan), aged 68 years. R.I.P, Birchwood Terrace, Inverness. A much loved sister and aunt. Funeral service on Tuesday, 6th May, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for SSPCA may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

SMITH Peacefully, at his family home, Ellenslea, Balblair, on Friday, 11th April, 2025, Albert Smith, aged 72 years, Mounthigh, Balblair (L. Smith & Co. Blacksmiths). A dear dad, grandad, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 25th April, 2025, at 10.30am, in Resolis Memorial Hall, Balblair IV7 8LP; thereafter to Kirkmichael Burial Ground. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Albert towards Muir of Ord Rovers Football Club may be given at the door. Livestream link will be available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices

GERRARD Peacefully, on Tuesday, 15th April, 2025, at Raigmore Hospital, Angelina Seenyang Gerrard, 25 Alder Place, Culloden, aged 51 years. Seamstress, crocheter and dancer. Beloved wife of Stephen, loving mother to Ray and Danny, dearly loved daughter, sister and friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 24th April, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to say the fondest of farewells.