Death Notices

ROWLAND Peacefully, at Nairn Town and County Hospital on Sunday, 27th April, 2025, after a long illness, Clive Rowland, mountaineer, aged 81 years, of Inverene, Links Place, Nairn. Beloved husband of Fiona, dear father of Josephine, William and Cara, father-in-law of Max, a much loved brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service at St Ninians Church, Nairn on Friday, 16th May at 10.30am; thereafter to Cawdor Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu to Scottish Mountain Rescue, Sarcoidosis U.K. or Erskine North. Formal dress is not required.

MCCUTCHEON Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, on Friday, 18th April, 2025, Nicola McCutcheon (Nicki), aged 49 years, Rosehaugh Road, Inverness. A much loved mum, granny, daughter, sister, niece, aunty, cousin and friend. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 7th May, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Please wear a splash of colour in memory of Nicki. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices

NASH The funeral ceremony for the late Liz-Ann Nash, aged 45 years, of Kirkhill, will be held on Tuesday, 6th May, 2025, at 1.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend, and to dress casually. No flowers please, but donations for Mikeysline may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home.

MACLENNAN The funeral service for the late Astrid MacLennan 'Kikkan', 49 Muirfield Road, Inverness, aged 77 years, will take place on Thursday, 8th May, 2025, 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.

CLEAVER (Muir of Ord, formerly Hainault, Ilford, Essex). Roy passed away peacefully, after battling a short illness and with Helen by side, at the Highland Hospice, on Saturday, 26th April, 2025, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Helen, much loved dad, stepdad, devoted grandad and a good friend to many. A celebration of Roy's life will be held at Inverness Crematorium, on Thursday, 15th May, 2025, commencing at 2pm. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service or online at www.mairiurquhartandson.com/notices/roy-cleaver for the Highland Hospice. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01463 870891.

BURTON Passed away on Wednesday, 30th April, 2025, at Kingsmills Care Home, Maureen Burton (nee Niven) aged 90 years, 13 Cradlehall Gardens, Inverness. Gemini Fashion Shop, Church Street, Proprietor. Loving wife of the late Peter, most loving mother and mother-in-law to Gail and Duncan, grandmother to Drew and Elliot, great-grandmother to five beautiful grandchildren and a good friend and neighbour. Funeral service on Friday, 9th May, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

CARROLL (Dingwall). Denise Carroll, of Castle Gardens, Dingwall, beloved wife and mother, passed away, peacefully, on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025, at the age of 76. Her final days were spent in the company of her family, friends and the staff of Strathallan House, to whom the family express their thanks. A service of remembrance will be held at D. Gunn Funeral Directors, Blackwells Street, Dingwall, on Wednesday, 7th May, at 1.30pm. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Informal dress, particularly knitwear encouraged. All enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Directors, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

ALLAN Peacefully, in the care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness, on Friday, 25th April, 2025, Frank Allan, aged 85 years (F. Allan Panel Beater, Duncraig Street). Beloved husband of the late Maureen, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral ceremony 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. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Frank towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

MOONIE (Alness). Hugh passed away suddenly, at home, on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Elaine, much loved dad of Hugh and Paul, father-in-law of Helen and Adrienne, very good friend of Wilma, grandad to Samantha, Jack, Mark and Murphy, a dear brother to Nan, a good friend to many and a respected member of Ardross/Alness Bowling Club. Following a private cremation, a funeral service will be held at Alness Bowling Club on Wednesday, 7th May, 2025, commencing at 1pm (TBC). All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service or online at Mairiurquhartandson.com, for Ardross/Alness Bowling Club. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

WALLACE Suddenly, on Friday, 25th April, 2025 at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Heather Eleanor Wallace, 96 MacEwan Drive, Inverness, aged 66 years. Artist. Beloved daughter and best friend of Meg and the late Bill, most loving sister to James and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 8th May at 2.30pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

WHYTE Suddenly, in Raigmore Hospital, with his brother Mark by his side, on Monday, 21st April, 2025, Ronald Graham Whyte (Ronnie), aged 58 years, Jamaica Street, Inverness. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 8th May, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices

ROSS Sadly, shortly after arriving at Raigmore Hospital, Kenneth Ross, 17 St Valery Avenue, Inverness, aged 81 years. Lorry driver, breweries and MacRae Builders. Beloved husband of the late Myrtle, loving father to Mark and Melissa, dear nephew to Margaret and a good friend of many. Private cremation by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

BOYD Margaret Boyd, Fortrose, passed at home, on Sunday, 27th April, 2025, after a long and hard illness, faced with humour and courage. Beloved partner of Alistair, mother of Joanne, sister of Robin and Ann. Funeral private at Margaret's request. Margaret's family would like to sincerely thank the Mid Ross Community Nursing Team and staff at Fortrose Medical Practice. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

FRASER Suddenly at home, on Thursday, 24th April, 2025, Charlie Fraser, Ashfield Court, Nairn, formerly of Inverness, aged 72 years. Much loved husband of Helen, loving father of Jodi and Karen, grandfather to Kobi, Jack, Ethan and Aiesha and great-grandad to Sophia. Funeral service private at his own request. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

GETTENS Peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on 21st April, 2025, Eddie Gettens, aged 78 years, of Kirkhill. Dearly loved husband of Kirsty and a much loved father. Funeral service on Thursday, 8th May, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

NEILL Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025, Chris Neill, aged 74 years, Lentran, Inverness. Loving husband of Cath, dear dad to Sam and his wife Vaila and Tom and his wife Jenny, much loved grandad to Kyle, Molly, Isla, Layla and Lewis and brother to Michael. Following a private cremation, a celebration of Chris' life will be held on Tuesday, 13th May, 2025, at 12 noon, in Bunchrew House Hotel, Inverness IV3 8TA. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Chris towards Water Aid UK may be given at the door. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

DENNY Suddenly, at the home of a friend in Aberdeen, on Tuesday, 29th April, 2025, Brian Lachlan Denny, 61 Parkhill Circle, Dyce, Aberdeen, formerly of Inverness. Master bricklayer. Beloved partner of Angie Butler, step dad to Tia, Lindsay-Ann and Jenna, father to Brian, most loved brother to Jacqueline, Allan and Michelle and uncle to the late Andrew, Charlene, Kieran and Connie. Sadly missed by friends and family. Funeral service on Friday, 9th May, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. For those unable to attend the service will stream live via www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

DUNCAN Passed away, with her family by her side, in Raigmore Hospital on Saturday, 26th April, 2025, Margaret Christina Duncan (Maggie), nee Lawrence, aged 78 years, Nairnside, Inverness and formerly Boyndie. Beloved wife of Brian, devoted mam of Sylvia and her husband Colin and adored granny of Andrew and his wife Mhairi and Emily, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and good friend to many. Funeral private at Maggie's own request. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

REID Peacefully, at home, on 22nd April, 2025, Christina Helen Reid (Cookie) nee Miller, aged 99 years, 51 Charles Street, Inverness. Cherished wife of the late Bobby, greatly treasured mam of Gwen and Krista, a dear mother-in-law of George and Alistair, loving granny to Christopher, Jaimie, Chrysta, Leanne, Lisa, Robbie and the late Paula, a special GG, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 15th May, at 12.30pm, in Baptist Church, Castle Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend, family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Cookie for The Mackenzie Centre can be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BRENNAN Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on 22nd April, 2025, Catherine Brennan (nee Mutch), aged 76 years, of Stuart Street, Ardersier. Beloved mum, sister, granny, great-granny, poppet and auntie. Funeral service on Thursday, 1st May at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Cancer Research UK may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.