Death Notices

ROBERTS - Peacefully, on Saturday, 24th June, 2023, at Castlehill Care Home, Isobel Roberts (née Stevenson), aged 95 years, 2 Riverside Court, Inverness, formerly of Drums Terrace, Greenock. Much loved mother to Carol and Chris, grandmother to Kis, Marcus, Hamish, Jacob and Hannah. Sadly missed. Funeral service on Wednesday, 5th July at 3pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Guide Dogs for the Blind. A warm invitation to attend.

BROWN - Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, 26th June, 2023, Elizabeth Brown, 96 King Duncan Road, Inverness, aged 84 years. Funeral service on Monday, 10th July, 2023 at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Donations for Inverness East Community Nurses via William T. Fraser and Son.

WILLCOCK - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 16th May, 2023, Katherine Marie Willcock, aged 87 years, Clachnaharry Court, Inverness. Funeral service on Thursday, 6th July at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Katherine for Highland Hospice may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

KELLY - Peacefully, on Sunday, 25th June, 2023, at Ballifeary Residential Care Home, Mary Kelly, 20 Hilton Avenue, Inverness, aged 94 years. Former nurse and midwife. Born Waternish, Isle of Skye. Beloved wife of the late Alfred, devoted and loving mother to Ewen, last surviving member of the MacLean family, a dear aunty and much valued friend of many, throughout a long and well lived Christian life. Funeral service on Tuesday, 4th July at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. No flowers. Donations for Christian Aid. A warm respectful invitation to all.

ROSS - (Beauly). Peacefully, in the loving care of Urray House, Annie (Margaret), aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald (Dan), much loved mam of Caroline, Donald and Calum, a devoted granny, great-granny and a dear friend to many. Funeral service at The Church of Scotland, Beauly at 11.30am, on 4th July; thereafter a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, can be made at the service for Urray House Residents Fund. All enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Directors, Blackwells Street, Dingwall IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951.

MACNEIL - Sadly, while enjoying a sport he most loved, on Thursday, 22nd June, 2023 at a darts competition in the Conon Hotel, Conon Bridge, whilst 2-1 up, James MacNeil, 24 Lawers Way, Kinmylies, Inverness, aged 68 years. Former College Lecturer. Darts champion, Innes Spikey's Team Captain and Director of the Scottish Darts Association. Much loved husband to Tia, adored father to Debra and Rebecca, a huge loss to his family and many friends. Funeral service on Tuesday, 4th July at 3pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given in memory of James for The Highland Hospice. Darts shirts and bright colours welcome.

MACLEOD - His life a beautiful memory. Peacefully, on Friday, 23rd June, 2023 at Raigmore Hospital, after some years of comfort at Southside Nursing Home, Rev. Angus Robert MacLeod, 59 Kintail Crescent, Inverness, aged 90 years. Angus was a man of honour. A deep Christian giving his time freely in prayer for many. Beloved husband of the late Hilda, loving father to Caterina, Fiona and George. Funeral service on Friday, 7th July at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

MANSON - (Thurso/Inverurie/Nairn). Peacefully, at Nairn Town and County Hospital, on Tuesday, 20th June, surrounded by her close family, Laura Grace Manson (nee Jamieson), aged 72 years, of 17 Old Bar Road, Nairn. Beloved wife of Robert (Bob), much loved mother of Alistair and Gillian, loving granny to Lucy, Amy, Seamus, Holly, Abigail, Alexander, Omarion and Oliver. A dear sister, mother-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 4th July at 2pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Bright and colourful dress to celebrate Laura's life. Family flowers only, but donations can be made, if so desired, at the service to The Highland Hospice and Nairn Hospital League of Friends.

MUTCH - (Nairn). Peacefully, at Castlehill Care Home, Inverness on Wednesday, 14th June, 2023, Peter Mutch, formerly of Russell Place, Nairn, aged 72 years. A much loved father of Becky and Justin, a caring father-in-law, a sadly missed brother of the late James Mutch, a caring companion of Barbara and friend to many. Funeral service at David M. Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn on Monday, 3rd July at 1pm; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to S.S.A.F.A.

MATHESON - The funeral service of the late George Angus Matheson, Faillie Farm, Daviot West, will take place on Monday, 26th June, 2023, at 10.45am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

PAGLIARI - On Sunday, 18th June, 2023, in her 106th year, passed peacefully at her dearly loved home of 80 years, in Clachnaharry, Maria Pagliari (nee Persichini). She is survived by her son Armando, daughter Laura, son-in-law Drew, grandchildren Manuela, Sonia, Simona, Enrica and Scott, great-grandchildren Eva, Katia, Lola, Hector, Molly, and Milana. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral mass on Tuesday, 27th June, 2023, at 12 noon, in St Mary's Catholic Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Maria towards British Red Cross may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

O'CONNOR - At her beloved home, with family, on 14th June, 2023, Marjory O'Connor, nee Clarke (Madge), aged 80 years, Tower Brae North, Westhill, Inverness. Wife of the late Ian O'Connor and loving partner of Allan Hunter, also a dear mum, granny, mother-in-law, aunt and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 5th July, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Madge towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door or at https://highlandhospice.org/donate Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

MORRISON - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 17th June, 2023, Florence Mary Morrison, nee Fraser (Florrie), aged 91 years, formerly of St Ninian Drive, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late James Morrison, adored mum of Lorraine, Yvonne and Stephen, also a dear grandma, great-grandma, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and great friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 30th June, 2023, at 10.15am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Florrie towards the Puffin Hydrotherapy Pool, Dingwall may be given at the door. Inverness Crematorium live stream link available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCFARLANE - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William John McFarlane (Bill), after a courageous battle, on 15th June, 2023, at Raigmore Hospital, aged 73 years, Balloan Road, Inverness. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Astrid, Pippa, Tracy and Faye, loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother of David, Brian and Kenneth. Funeral service on Friday, 30th June, 2023, at 1pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Bill towards Queen's Own Highlanders and Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the door.

BLAIR - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 13th June, 2023, Margaret Annabella Blair, nee Stewart (Mabel), aged 90 years, Wester Inshes Drive, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Calum Blair, much loved mum of Graham and Alasdair, loving gran of Victoria, Alexander and William and mother-in-law of Roslyn and Katherine. Funeral service on Thursday, 29th June, 2023, at 12.15pm, in Inshes East Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Mabel towards Bethesda Nursing Home & Hospice, Stornoway may be given at the door or direct to charity. Live stream available on church YouTube channel. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACLEOD - Passed away peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, on Wednesday, 21st June, 2023, Anne Elizabeth MacLeod of Parkholme, 19 St Margaret's Crescent, Lossiemouth, aged 45 years. Dearly loved sister to Angela and Sarah, a loving aunt and friend. Funeral service on Tuesday, 11th July, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Fortrose and Rosemarkie Cemetery for 2.00pm. All invited.

O'DONNELL - The funeral service of the late Daniel O'Donnell, Firthview Drive, Inverness, aged 86 years, will take place on Wednesday, 28th June, 2023, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome.

MACGREGOR - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 20th June, 2023, Joan Margaret MacGregor (nee MacGillivray), Inverness, aged 81 years. Conductress Highland Omnibuses and domestic Craig Dunain. Well known in the Bingo and Clach Club. Loving wife of Campbell, much loved mum of Mandy and Brian, dear mother-in-law to John and Kirstie, cherished granny, nana, great-granny and sister. Funeral service on Thursday, 6th July, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Family flowers only please.

EDWARDS - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 18th June, 2023, Jean Frances Edwards, aged 74 years, 14 Ferry Brae, North Kessock. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Wendy, Paul, Philip and Richard, loving granny Jean to Emma, Sophie, Alfie and Evie, a dear sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, auntie and cousin. Funeral ceremony will take place at Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jean for Munlochy Animal Aid can be given at the ceremony. Date and time of ceremony available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACRAE - Passed away suddenly, at home, on Saturday, 17th June, 2023, Georgina MacRae (nee Sutherland), 30 Miller Street, Inverness, aged 79 years. Former Domestic Assistant, Raigmore Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Roddy MacRae, the most loving mother to Derek and George, mother-in-law, granny, sister and aunt. A beautiful friend of many. Funeral service on Friday, 30th June, at 12.30pm, in Bunillidh Church of Scotland; thereafter to Helmsdale Cemetery. All invited. Donations welcome for Helmsdale United F.C. at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.