Death Notices

MCLAREN - Gordon, formerly of Kirkhill. Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, 4th June, 2025. Gordon, aged 83 years, much loved husband to Sue, devoted dad to Iain and Niall, loving father-in-law to Zoe and Kim and beloved grandad to Hollie, Logan, Brodie, and step-grandad to Tibbs, Ez and Pepper. A service of celebration will be held at West Lothian Crematorium, Livingston, EH54 7FD on Friday, 20th June, at 2pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only, however, donations, if desired, can be made to Parkinson's UK, in Gordon's memory. 

ADIE Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on 7th June, 2025, Edward Adie (Eddie), aged 84 years, Miers Avenue, Inverness, retired Highland Health Board. Dearly loved and loving husband of Adrienne, loved and respected dad of Edward, Kenneth and Nicol, proud grampa of Sarah, Hannah and Hazel, great-grampa of Lucas, a dear uncle and father-in-law and a good friend to many. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MCKIMMIE The funeral service for the late Graeme John McKimmie (Gee), will take place on Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

SUTHERLAND Peacefully, on Saturday, 7th June, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, with her husband by her side, Rosa Maureen Sutherland (née Burns), 6 Holm Dell Road, Inverness, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Dave, loving mother of Julia and David, dear sister, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Saturday, 21st June at 2pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations invited for the Strathnaver Museum.

GREIG Peacefully, at home, on 1st June, 2025, James Francis Greig (Jim), aged 86 years, 1 Gilchrist Farm Cottages, Muir of Ord. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 18th June at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Jim for Dingwall Dementia Resource Centre may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

KILPATRICK Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 7th June 2025, Robert Kilpatrick (Bob), aged 85 years, North Kessock, retired manager Highland Deephaven. Dearly loved husband of Jean, loving dad of Laura, doting grandad of Mairi, Iain, Aidan and Seumas, a much loved brother and uncle. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

FERGUSON Peacefully, on Sunday, 8th June, 2025 at Highland Hospice, Angus Ferguson, (Pod), aged 71 years, Drumfield Road, Inverness. Beloved husband of Catherine, much loved dad of Laura and the late Craig, dear brother of Allan, also a loving uncle. Funeral service on Monday, 23rd June at 12noon, in Culduthel Christian Centre; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Angus for Highland Hospice, may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

SPRIGGS Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 9th June, 2025, David Spriggs, 6 Castle Hill Gardens, Cradlehall, aged 79 years. Former dentist, piano teacher and missionary. Beloved husband of 53 years to Joy, greatly loved father to Simon, Stephen, Richard and Emma, loved by extended family and his many friends everywhere. Family graveside service on Friday, 20th June at 10.30am at Kilvean Cemetery; thereafter a celebration of David's life in Smithton Free Church at 12 noon. A warm invitation to all. Colourful attire preferred. Donations for Marie Curie and District Nurses at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

DENNISON The funeral ceremony for the late Garry Dennison, will be held on Monday, 16th June, 2025, at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Highland Hospice may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACKENZIE The funeral service for the late Suzanne MacKenzie (nee Holmes), 5 Hilton Crescent, Inverness, aged 91 years, will take place on Monday, 16th June, 2025 at 11.00am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACRAE Suddenly, at home on Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025, Roderick James MacRae (Rod), aged 63 years, Kintail Terrace, Inverness and formerly Lower Kessock Street, Inverness, (HGV driver and doms player). Beloved son of the late Pete and Pat MacRae, loving brother of Peter, Linda and the late David, also doting uncle of Edan, Eli and Adam. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 16th June, 2025 at 12.30pm in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Rod, towards This Is Me Highland (autism charity), may be given at the door.

RIDDOCH Peacefully, in the care of Ballifeary House, Inverness, on Thursday, 5th June, 2025, Billy Riddoch, aged 76 years (actor), Crown Street, Inverness and formerly Biggar. A much loved husband, dad, brother and uncle. Funeral service on Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Billy, towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, may be given at the door. Billy's family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those involved in his care. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

SINCLAIR Suddenly, but peacefully, in her own home at Skaldister, Dunnet, with her niece and close friends by her side, Margaret (Margie) Sinclair (nee Primrose) passed away on Monday, 2nd June, 2025, after a bravely borne illness. Beloved wife of the late Iain Sinclair, a cherished aunt and a dear friend to many. A celebration of Margie's life will take place in Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Saturday, 28th June, service commencing at 1pm, to which all friends and family are respectfully invited. No flowers please, but donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

FOX Funeral Mass for the late Heather Fox (nee MacDonald), aged 84 years, R.I.P, Laurel Avenue, Inverness, will be held on Thursday, 19th June, 2025 at 12 noon, in St Mary's Catholic Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

FERGUSON Peacefully, in the care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness on Friday, 6th June, 2025, Joan Ferguson (nee Beaton), aged 89 years, Annfield Road, Inverness. Much loved mum of Penny and the late Margaret, loving mother-in-law of Wayne, also a dear aunt. Funeral service on Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Joan towards Munlochy Animal Aid, may be given at the door. Funeral arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCKELLAR Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 7th June, 2025, Duncan McKellar, 73 Assynt Road, Inverness, aged 83 years. Former Haulage Contractor Isle of Bute and latterly Co-op Transport Clerk. Beloved husband of Elizabeth, most loving father to Jamie and Gordon, grandfather to Lewis and Brodie, father-in-law to Alison and a popular friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 17th June at 3pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

JAMIESON Peacefully, on Tuesday, 10th June, 2025, in the excellent care of Urray House, Muir of Ord, Catherine Henderson Jamieson (née Cuthbert), of 26 King Duncan's Gardens, Raigmore, Inverness, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late John, adored and loved mother to Alexander, Karen and Peter, dear sister to Roshie, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and a sad loss to all who knew her. Funeral service on Friday, 20th June at 12.30pm in the funeral home of William T Fraser & Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

BROWN (Nairn). Sadly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Tuesday, 27th May, 2025, Hendry George Brown (Harry) of Mill Road, Nairn, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Lorna, a much loved father of Linda and Paul, a devoted grandfather and a sadly missed brother and uncle. Funeral service at Nairn Old Parish Church on Tuesday, 17th June 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 the Royal British Legion Nairn.

O'HARA Peacefully, on Monday, 2nd June, 2025, at Nairn Town and County Hospital, George Taylor O'Hara, Viewmount, 12 Battle Hill, Auldearn, aged 83 years. Teacher Charleston Academy. Much loved husband of Lottie, dearly loved father to Susan and Hazel, dear grandfather, great-grandfather and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Monday, 16th June at 2.30pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MITCHELL (Cawdor). Peacefully, at her home with Bryan and good friends by her side, on Saturday, 31st May, 2025, Ann Heather Mitchell of Drummournie, Cawdor, aged 86 years, beloved wife of Bryan and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at David M Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 5AP on Wednesday, 11th June at 12.00 noon; thereafter to Cawdor Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Funeral attire not required, informal dress would be appropriate. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Macmillan Nurses.