Death Notices

HALL Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 20th May, 2025, William Melville Hall (Billy), aged 80 years, Firthview Drive, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Cath, also a much loved dad, granda, great-granda and brother. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 30th May, 2025, at 9.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Billy towards Cancer Research UK may be given at the door.

MACKAY Sadly passed away at Raigmore Hospital on 18th May, 2025, Catherine MacKay, aged 69 years, Argyle Street, Inverness, former local school teacher, latterly St Joseph's RC Primary School. Beloved daughter of the late Marion Ann and Malcolm MacKay, dearly loved cousin and a good friend to many. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MCALLAN Suddenly but peacefully, at home in his beautiful garden, on Tuesday, 20th May, 2025, Brian James Taylor McAllan, 2 Holm Dell Place, Inverness, aged 80 years. Ex BT and also Great Mills/Focus. Much loved husband of Anne, loving father to Gillian and Louise, Grumps to Jack, Louis, Lexie and Lacie, father-in-law to Neil, uncle and a dear and popular friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 3rd June, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. A warm welcome to all.

SIMON Peacefully, on Saturday, 17th May, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, with his family by his side, Piers Leslie William Simon of 5 Grant Road, Balloch, aged 80. Senior Lecturer at the Scottish School of Forestry, well known football referee and keen golfer. Much loved husband to Mairi, proud dad to Shaun and Paul, treasured father-in-law to Kirsty and Hans, loving grandpa to Andrew and Innes. Sadly missed by all. Funeral service on Friday, 30th May at 3pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Inverness Athletic Youth Development fund. All welcome.

MACKENZIE The funeral service for the late Irene Mackenzie, aged 73 years, originally of Kirkhill, latterly of Kildonan Crescent, Inverness will be held on Tuesday, 27th May, 2025, 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.

BREAU Peacefully, after a long struggle, on 14th May, 2025, André (Andy) Breau, aged 77 years, RIP, Drumossie Avenue, Inverness. Dearly loved husband of Mary, caring dad of Michelle, Claire and Denise, much loved grandad of McKinley, Rosie, Becki, Skye, Sally, James and Lola, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service on Wednesday, 28th May, at 1pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations for Parkinson's UK may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

CAMERON Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, on Sunday, 18th May, 2025, Duncan Cameron, aged 77 years, Inverness and formerly Barracks Croft, Glenelg. Beloved husband of Lil, loving dad of Charlie and Lynn and step-dad of Sarah, also a proud grandpa and cherished family member. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 27th May, 2025, at 1pm, in Glenelg & Arnisdale Community Hall; thereafter to Glenelg Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Duncan towards the Highland Hospice may given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices where livestream link will be available.

MACLEAN Passed away on Sunday, 18th May, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, Magdalena Magyar MacLean, 34 Burn Brae Crescent, Inverness, aged 85 years. Most loving sister to Barbara, aunty to Alexander, Donna and sister-in-law to William. Sadly missed R.I.P. Funeral mass on Monday, 2nd June at 12.30pm in St Columba Roman Catholic Church. All friends respectfully invited. Funeral details from William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

BURNETT Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 14th May, 2025, Kenny Burnett, aged 88 years, Inverness (retired BT Engineer, ex Marine and talented professional musician). A much loved husband, dad, grandad, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral service private at Kenny's own request. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKENZIE Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, surrounded by his family, on Monday, 19th May, 2025, Donald MacKenzie, aged 78 years, Towerhill Drive, Inverness and North Tolsta, Isle of Lewis (retired Airport Fire Officer). Beloved husband of the late Hazel, much loved dad of Lewis and Allan, loving father-in-law of Christeen and Debbie, proud and devoted papa of Caitlin, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 27th May, 2025, at 11.30am, in North Tolsta Free Church, North Tolsta, Isle of Lewis; thereafter to North Tolsta Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Donald towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons / Archibald Macrae.

BLAKE (Cawdor). It is with great sadness we announce that while feeding her wildlife animals in the garden, Dorothy (Dot) Blake (née Allan), died suddenly at home in Cawdor. A much loved and devoted wife of Ted Blake, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Dot dedicated her last few years to getting the best care for her beloved Ted. Colleague and friend to many at Anderson Shaw & Gilbert Solicitors and McDermott Fabrication Yard. Champion of many animal charities and good causes in the Highland region. Funeral service to be held at Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday, 21st May at 12.00 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Dot's favourite animal charities.

DRUMMOND Peacefully, at Carolton Care Home, Nairn on Sunday, 11th May, 2025, Jennie Cook Drummond, aged 92 years, of Rowandene, Viewfield Street, Nairn. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Drummond, dear mother of Alasdair and Jackie, much loved grandma of Georgina, Charlotte, Molly and Hannah, mother-in-law of Erenia and Jonathan. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 27th May at 11am. All friends respectfully invited, family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer Scotland.

ADAM Peacefully, after a short illness, on Monday, 12th May, 2025, Frank Adam, 40 Macrae Avenue, Nairn, aged 84 years. Well known as the presenter of 'The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll' on MFR. Forever devoted husband of Vi, dedicated, loving father of Darren, much loved brother of June, dear father-in-law of Chris, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service private. Donations welcome in lieu of flowers for Munlochy Animal Aid.

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.