Death Notices

BUNCH Peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, after a short illness, on Saturday, 1st February, 2025, Anne Mary Bunch, Wade Road, Inverness, aged 67 years. Beloved wife to Charlie, much loved mum to Steven and the late Lianne, mother-in-law to Sarah, devoted gran to Laynie, a dear sister, aunty and good friend to many. Funeral service on Friday, 14th February at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to rest with her beloved daughter in Kilvean Cemetery. A warm welcome to all. Family flowers only please. Donations invited for the Highland Hospice.

MACKAY Funeral ceremony for the late Violet MacKay (nee MacDonald), aged 80 years, formerly of Queen Street, Inverness, will be held on Monday, 10th February, 2025, at 10.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

SELLERS Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday 2nd February 2025, David Sellers, Mingulay, Easter Moniack, Kirkhill, aged 78 years. Former Secretary of Beauly Angling Club for over 20 years. Beloved husband of Carolyn, who was by his side right to the end, and for 54 happy years. Greatly missed. Funeral service on Monday, 17th February, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to celebrate a life well lived.

MORTIMER A service to celebrate the life of Donna Louise Mortimer, of 5 Hill Park, Inverness, aged 51 years, will be held on Thursday, 13th February, 2025, at 1.00pm, at the Drumossie Hotel. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

HENDERSON Sadly passed, after a short illness, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Wednesday, 29th January, 2025, Ann Margaret Jamieson Henderson, aged 77 years of Drummoy, Merryton Crescent, Nairn. Beloved wife of Bill Henderson, a much loved sister and dear friend to many. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 14th February at 12 noon, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to the Munlochy Animal Aid.

FARRELL Peacefully, at Nairn Town and County Hospital on Saturday, 25th January, 2025, Daniel (Dan) Sillars Farrell, aged 78 years, of Samovar, 12 Lochloy Crescent, Nairn. Beloved husband of the late Ann, dear father of Stuart, Susan and Louise, much loved grandfather of Keiran, Sian, Katie and Breagha. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church, Nairn on Wednesday, 19th February at 1pm, all friends respectfully invited. No flowers please, but donations in lieu, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support.

WATT Donald MacLean 'Donnie' passed, peacefully, on 28th January, 2025, in Glenrothes, aged 88 years. Donnie was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He grew up in Inverness as the youngest of seven and was the son of "Wattie the Fishman". A memorial service, to be held in Inverness, will be announced at a later date.

GRANT (Drumnadrochit). Suddenly, but peacefully, on Saturday, 25th January, 2025 after a short illness bravely and courageously bourne, George, aged 68 years. Beloved son of the late Geordie and Margaret Grant, much loved brother of Audrey, Sandra and Pat, dearest uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle, nephew, cousin and good friend to many. Our lovely, kind, caring brother and his quirky sense of humour will be sorely missed. Funeral service at Urquhart & Glenmoriston Church of Scotland, Drumnadrochit on Wednesday, 12th February at 12.30pm; interment at Old Kilmore Cemetery, Drumnadrochit. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service and will be shared between The Chemo Unit, Raigmore Hospital and Glenurquhart Primary School, Drumnadrochit. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

RASH Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital on Wednesday, 11th December, 2024, Anthony Paul Rash, Lavender Cottage, Cawdor, Nairn, aged 73 years. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACASKILL The funeral service for the late Helen Frances MacAskill (née MacDougall), aged 90 years, will take place on Wednesday, 5th February, 2025, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MACLEOD Funeral service for the late Malcolm MacLeod, aged 81 years, Pict Avenue, Inverness, will be held on Friday, 7th February, 2025, at 12.45pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

LINKLATER Funeral ceremony for the late Margaret Earl Linklater (nee Nelson), aged 80 years (ex Marks & Spencer employee), Mansefield Park, Kirkhill and formerly of Hamilton, will be held on Wednesday, 5th February, 2025, at 10.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

LAMONT The funeral service for the late David Lamont 'Paisley', 98 Morvich Way, Inverness, aged 59 years, will take place on Monday, 3rd February, 2025, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

FLEMING Suddenly, at home, on 23rd January, 2025, Raymond Fleming, aged 74 years, of Rosehaugh Road, Inverness. Father to Robin, brother to Gordon, Carolyn and Sheelagh. A sad loss to family and many friends everywhere. Cremation private at Raymond's own request.

MORTIMER Sadly, after a short illness, Donna Louise Mortimer of 5 Hill Park, Inverness, aged 51, at the Highland Hospice. Dearly loved by Ashley, loving and cherished sister to Dawn, Christine, Suzanne and Kevin. Chief Financial Officer at Forest & Land Scotland, Trustee of Highland Hospice and an Executive Coach. Donna will be deeply missed by all who knew her and a huge loss to colleagues. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, 13th February at 1pm at the Drumossie Hotel. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be made to the Highland Hospice in her memory. All are welcome to attend. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road Inverness.

JAMIESON The funeral service for the late Mary Jamieson, Drumnadrochit, will take place on Thursday, 6th February, 2025, at 12.45pm, in Urquhart & Glenmoriston Church of Scotland, Drumnadrochit; thereafter to New Kilmore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

ADAM The funeral service for the late John Adam, Ruthven Ward, New Craigs, and previously Daviot Care Home, aged 87 years, will take place on Tuesday, 11th February, 2025, at 1.30pm, at Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MAXWELL The funeral service for the late Maureen Maxwell, The Croft, Ord View, Drumsmittal, aged 83 years, will take place on Wednesday, 5th February, 2025, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

CATTO The funeral service for the late Patricia (Pat/Tishy) Catto, née Fraser, Cedarvale, 1 Firstfield Avenue, North Kessock, aged 86 years, will take place on Monday, 3rd February, 2025, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All welcome.

MACDONALD Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 25th January, 2025, James Finlay MacDonald (Hamish), aged 81 years, Drynie Avenue, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.