Death Notices

ELLIS - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on the 14th July, 2023, Anne Ellis (nee Gammie), aged 91 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Robert Ellis and sister of the late Alastair Gammie. A much loved aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral service on Wednesday, 26th July, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please. Donations for Cancer Research UK may be given at service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

NICOL - Peacefully in the home he shared with his loving partner Christine, in Nostie, on 9th July, 2023, Brian Dickson Nicol, aged 81 years, Inshes View, Inverness, proprietor Copperfield's Dry Cleaners. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved and admired dad and father-in-law of Angela & Marius and Caroline & John, the best granda of David, Michaela, Rebecca and Matthew, great-granda of Elsie, Robbie and Sonny, loving brother of Willie and the late Rosie, Ruthie, Margaret and Philip, also a dear uncle. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 24th July, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Brian for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home.

McCULLOCH - At Culduthel Care Home, on 13th July, 2023, Ian McCulloch, aged 87 years, Aultnaskiach Avenue, Inverness, retired Print Manager of Highland Printers. Beloved husband of Muriel, much loved dad of Graeme and Fiona, and loving grandad of Ben and Daniel. Funeral service on Thursday, 27th July, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Maggie's Highlands may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

CAMERON - Peacefully, at Perth Royal Infirmary, on Saturday, 15th July, 2023, Raymond, aged 80 years, formerly of The Cleikum Restaurant, Eastgate Centre, Inverness. Beloved husband of Rita, a dear brother-in-law of Karin, and a dear uncle and cousin. Funeral service on Tuesday, 25th July, 2023, in Perth Crematorium, at 3.00pm, to which all family and friends are invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Chest Heart & Stroke should you wish to contribute.

STAPLETON - Peacefully, on Sunday, 16th July, 2023, at Raigmore Hospital, Christine May Stapleton (nee Webster), aged 73 years. Much loved wife to George for over 54 years, dearly loved mother to Julie and Jacqueline, mother-in-law to Brian and Paul and adoring grandmother to five. Funeral service on Thursday, 27th July at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family only.

MACDONALD - Peacefully, in her sleep, on Saturday, 15th July, 2023 at Castlehill Care Home, Agnes Marie MacDonald of 14 Glendruidh Road, Inverness, born Kilmartin Farm, Glenurquhart, aged 83 years. Foster mother to many, shop assistant and carer. Loving mother to Gordon, Lorraine, Margaret, Catherine, Morag and Emma, dear grandmother, great-grandmother, GG to Jack and Ruben, a great and much loved friend of many, especially to her loving niece Joan. Funeral service on Tuesday, 25th July at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Old Kilmore Cemetery. A warm welcome to all.

TURNER - (Fortrose). Nicholas Turner died peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 15th July, 2023. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium, on 26th July, at 12 noon. No flowers. Donations to Scottish Mountain Rescue Service or RNLI. Celebration at Fortrose Masonic Hall, IV10 8SY, from 1pm, all welcome. All enquiries to Jim Murray at D. Gunn Funeral Home, Dingwall, IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951.

LYALL - (Muir of Ord). Edith Annie Lyall 'Edna' (nee Mills) passed away peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 11th July, 2023, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late David Lyall, much loved mum of the late Melanie and John. Funeral service to be held at Urray West Church, Muir of Ord on Thursday, 20th July, 2023, commencing at 11am; thereafter to Urray Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service to The Highland Hospice and Raigmore Eye Clinic. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

MACKENZIE - Suddenly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Tuesday, 11th July, 2023, Mary Catherine MacKenzie, aged 55 years, of 6 Croft Road, Tradespark, Nairn. Daughter of the late Simon and Helen MacKenzie, a dear mother, a much loved and treasured sister and a special friend. Funeral service at the Seaman's Hall, Harbour Street, Nairn on Monday, 24th July, at 12.30pm, all friends respectfully invited; thereafter private to Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations in lieu, if desired, to the Chest Heart & Stroke Association. Please wear something purple for Mary.

MACKINTOSH - (Geddes/Auldearn). Peacefully, at Nairn Town & County Hospital, on Wednesday, 12th July, 2023, Danny Mackintosh, of Stonerow, Auldearn, formerly of Knockloam, Geddes, a dearly loved husband of Alice, a beloved father of Sally, Kay, Debbie and the late Hugh, a caring father-in-law, a devoted grandad and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Cawdor Parish Church, on Thursday, 20th July, at 1.00pm; thereafter to Cawdor Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Hospital League of Friends.

JOHNSTON - The funeral service of the late Kevin Johnston, Farm Manager, Keepers Cottage, Garthbeg, Gorthleck, aged 59 years, will take place on Monday, 17th July, 2023, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

WEMYSS - Funeral service for the late Georgina Nutter Connal Wemyss, nee Robinson (Joy), aged 85 years, Abbey Court, Inverness, will be held on Tuesday, 18th July, 2023, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

STEWART - Suddenly, at home, on 11th July, 2023, Albert Duncan Stewart, aged 43 years, Gilbert Street, Inverness. Sadly missed. Funeral particulars to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

SOMERVILLE - Passed away, peacefully, on 2nd July, 2023, at St Columba's Hospice, Edinburgh, eight weeks after a tragic accident in Mallorca, Mary Somerville, aged 39 years, (Edinburgh, formerly Abriachan). Beloved wife of the late Jaime, adored daughter of Helena and David, much loved sister of Misha and John, also a dear sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Funeral ceremony to be held in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Mary towards The Art of Living UK may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk, where Inverness Crematorium livestream link will be available and date and time will be confirmed.

ROSS - Funeral ceremony for the late Dorothy Ross (nee Maclean), aged 86 years, formerly of King Brude Terrace, Inverness, will be held on Wednesday, 19th July, 2023, 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 Dorothy towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk, where livestream is available.

MUNRO - Peacefully, in the care of Highview House Care Home, Inverness, on 7th July, 2023, Molly Munro (nee Fanning), aged 85 years, formerly of Wyvis Place, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Bobby Munro, also a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral ceremony private in Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCDOUGALL - Peacefully and supported by family, in the care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 7th July, 2023, Evelyn Eliza McDougall, aged 80 years, North Kessock, retired piano instructor. Evelyn was much loved and will be sorely missed. Funeral service on Tuesday, 25th July, 2023, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Evelyn towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKAY - Peacefully, on 7th July, 2023, Gaye MacKay (nee Gow), much loved wife of the late Iain and mother of Marion and Fiona. Funeral service on Thursday, 20th July, 2023, at 1pm, in Ness Bank Church, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Gaye towards Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk, where church livestream link will be available.

MACDONALD - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 6th July, 2023, Ewen Finlay Macdonald, aged 69 years, Madras Court, Inverness and formerly Tain. Beloved son of the late Hughie and Ina Macdonald, much loved brother of Bryan, Patsy, Ian, Liz and John, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Ceremony of interment to be held on Friday, 21st July, 2023, at 11.45am, in St Duthus New Cemetery, Tain; followed by a ceremony to celebrate Ewen's life at 2pm in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please.

CARMODY - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 11th July, 2023, Ann Carmody (nee MacKintosh), aged 81 years, Kilmuir Road, Inverness. Funeral particulars to follow from later press or D. Chisholm & Sons.