Death Notices

URQUHART - Passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 23rd April, 2023, after a long trying illness, George William Alexander Urquhart, 6 Allarburn Place, Kiltarlity, aged 75 years. Former HGV driver, Ian Stewart Balgate Sawmill, Donald Watt, Boat of Garten and A&F Grant, Ballindalloch. Well respected, jovial and kind hearted member of the community. Much loved husband of Brenda and the late Kate, loving dad to Karen, dear brother, uncle, loving step-father to Tracy, Tina, Trudi and Jojo, grandad, great-grandad and friend of many. Funeral service on Monday, 8th May at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

PEACOCK - (Inverness). Peacefully, at Wyvis House, Dingwall, on Saturday, 22nd April, 2023, Dave, much loved husband of Rosey, loving dad of Barry, Elaine, Graeme and Carole, stepdad to Jen and Sarah, grampa of Leon, Holly, Liam, Reece, Jake and Adele, father-in-law, brother, friend to many. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 5th May. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Mikey's Line. All Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwell's Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

MACDONALD - (Australia, formerly Inverness). Frank MacDonald, born at 63 MacLennan Crescent, Inverness, before emigrating to Australia 61 years ago, passed away at John Flynn Private Hospital, Burleigh, Gold Coast, Australia on 11th March, 2023, after a long struggle with cancer, borne with dignity and tolerance. Beloved brother of Duncan and extended family. Funeral service was held at Heritage Brother Chapel, Burleigh on 23rd March, 2023. Frank's ashes to be interred with his parents at Tomnahurich Cemetery, at a date to be confirmed. Any enquiries, please contact Duncan on 01862 842790.

DONALD - Suddenly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Friday, 7th April, 2023, Lesley Anne Donald, aged 57 years, of 8 Royal Walk, King Street, Nairn. Beloved partner of Eddie Hughes, dear step-mum of Kelly and Kim, much loved granny of Lucas, Grace, Kaiden, Arbella and Lilah and a dear cousin. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church, Nairn, tomorrow (Wednesday), 26th April at 11.30am, to which all friends are respectfully invited; thereafter private to Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, to the British Heart Foundation.

MACDONALD - (Nairn). Sadly, at his home, on Wednesday, 19th April, 2023, Douglas MacDonald (Doug) of Wyvis Road, Tradespark, Nairn, aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Pauline, a much loved dad of Kelly and Clare, a caring father-in-law, a devoted granda, a sadly missed brother and friend to many. Funeral service at St Ninian's Church, Nairn on Friday, 28th April at 10am; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Myelofibrosis research.

MACKENZIE - At the Golden Jubilee Hospital, Glasgow, on Thursday, 13th April, 2023, Carol Ann MacKenzie (nee McKenzie), aged 67 years, of 20 Lochdhu Gate, Nairn. Beloved wife of Colin, dear mother of Claire, Samantha and Raymond, a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Funeral private at her own request. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu, for Marie Curie, may be passed on to Jim Clark Funeral Director, 1 Rose Street, Nairn, IV12 4AJ.

YOUNG - (Nairn). Suddenly, at her home, on Monday, 17th April, 2023, Janine Young (nee Antoons) of Kattedaal Farm, Nairn. Beloved wife of Robert Young, an adored mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Loved by all who knew her. Funeral service at David M Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, today (Tuesday), 25th April, at 1.00pm; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

FRASER - Peacefully, at St. Andrew's Community Hospital, on Sunday, 16th April, 2023, Diana Margaret Fraser (nee Girling), formerly of Clachnaharry Road, Inverness, aged 92 years. Dearly loved mother of Simon, Neil, Jonathan and Caroline; grandmother of Hamish, Hector, Rebecca, Annie, Catriona and Rory; and great-grandmother of Marcel. Funeral service on Wednesday, 17th May, at 12 noon, in St. Stephen's Church, Inverness. No flowers please, but donations are invited to Alzheimer's Society: https://dianafraser.muchloved.com or please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MCNEIL - On 14th April, 2023, Susan McNeil (nee Lynam), aged 76 years, of Lochiel Road, Inverness. Much loved mother of Heather and April, and granny to Ava and Austin. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 4th May, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend and to dress casually. Family flowers only please. Donations for Shopmobility may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

CUMMING - Peacefully at the Highland Hospice, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, 20th April, 2023, Tommy Cumming, 20 Cranmore Drive, Inverness, aged 77 years. Groundsman and most loyal supporter of Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Much loved husband and best friend of Margaret, adored father of Thomas and Gary, father-in-law of Grace, loving granda to Thomas, Adam, Maisie, Mhairi, Caitlin, Lewis, Melanie and Seb, adored brother and much respected good friend to many. Grateful thanks to those who have given friendship and support over the last few days and particularly to those who gave him so much of their time over the last months. Funeral service Wednesday, 3rd May, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Highland Hospice.

CHISHOLM - Suddenly but peacefully, passed away in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 18th April, 2023, Anne MacKenzie Chisholm (nee Wright), aged 67 years, Pict Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of George, much loved mum of Scott and Sarah, wonderful granny to Anna, Jack, Ben, Lily and Beth, dearly loved sister of Alison and good friend to many. Funeral arrangements from next Friday's edition of this publication. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

TAYLOR - At Raigmore Hospital, after a long illness, on 18th April, 2023, Dr Thomas G. Taylor (Tom), aged 83 years, former Consultant Haematologist and jazz musician. Beloved husband of the late Dr Jean Taylor and father of Shona, Neil and the late Thomas. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

CHALMER - Anne (nee Crowther) peacefully, on 17th April, 2023, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Geordie, much loved mother of Catriona, Camilla and Jamie, adored grandmother of Arabella, Alexandra, Francis and Harry and great-grandmother of four. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

YOUNG - Peacefully, in the care of Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on 16th April, 2023, Margaret Watson Young (nee McKerchar), aged 96 years, Easterfield of Inshes, Inverness. Beloved wife of Pat Young, also a much loved mum, granny and great-granny. Funeral service on Thursday, 27th April, 2023, at 1pm, in Daviot Parish Church; thereafter to Churchyard. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MATHESON - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 12th April, 2023, Elizabeth (Betty) Matheson (nee Riach), aged 90 years, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Donald, devoted and much loved mother of Chris, Anne (Liz), Fiona, Donald, Alice and the late Catherine, an adored granny and great-granny and a loving mother-in-law, aunt and great friend to many. Betty was loved by all who knew her. Funeral service on Friday, 28th April, 2023, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Betty towards Sight Action may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

MACDOUGALL - Suddenly and unexpectedly, passed away at home, on 15th April, 2023, Billy MacDougall, aged 85 years, Bruce Gardens, Inverness (retired distillery worker and lollipop man at Central Primary School and member of Planefield Bowling Club). Dearly loved husband of Fiona, loving dad of Gary, Scott and Julie and father-in-law of Sharon, Morag and Sean, loving and proud granda of Nicola, Alex, Daniel and the late Louisa and great-granda of Leah, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. He will be sadly missed forever and always in our hearts. Funeral service on Tuesday, 2nd May, 2023, at 1pm, in Dalneigh Church; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Billy towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

MACDONALD - Passed away, at home, on 19th April, 2023, Audrey MacDonald (nee Banham), aged 80 years, Ballifeary Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late David, also a dear cousin and friend. Funeral arrangements from next Friday's edition of this publication. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACCALLUM - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, with his family by his side, on 15th April, 2023, Archibald MacCallum (Archie), aged 80 years, R.I.P., Inverness, retired H.I.E. Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Lindsey and David and father-in-law of Jonathan and Melanie. Funeral mass on Friday, 5th May, 2023, at 12.30pm, in St Ninians Catholic Church, Culduthel Road, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Archie towards Mary's Meals & Ward 2A, Raigmore Hospital may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CUSHNIE - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 14th April, 2023, William George Cushnie, aged 87 years, Inverness. Beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Robert and Ellen, loving grandpa of James, Ian and the late Billy, also a dear father-in-law and friend. Funeral service private in Kilvean Cemetery at William's own request. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CLYNE - Suddenly, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on 16th April, 2023, Robert Andrew Clyne (Bob), aged 62 years, Inverness. Much loved dad and father-in-law of Samantha and Chris, devoted grandad of Emily, beloved partner of Helena, loving brother of Theresa, Christine and Rodwill, also a brother-in-law and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 3rd May, 2023, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Bob towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the door.