Death Notices

ADAM Peacefully, on Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025, at the Ruthven Ward, New Craigs, John Adam, aged 87 years. One time popular porter at the Station Hotel. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

SPEIRS Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 20th January, 2025, Jeanette Sloan Speirs (Jen), nee Hamilton, aged 89 years, Wester Inshes Gardens, Inverness. Dear wife of Tommy, much loved mam of Shirley and the late Gordon, also a loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 4th February, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Jen towards the British Heart Foundation may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

WARNER Sarah Warner (Medway) after a shocking diagnosis in March 2023, Sarah, Inverness, fought as long and hard as she could until, regrettably, with her loving family by her side, died on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, aged 53 years. Devoted care worker British Red Cross and Mayfield Lodge. Adored wife to Paul, cherished mum to Chloe-Jayne and step-mum to Beth, treasured sister to Simon and sister-in-law to Neshka, loved auntie to Bethany and Giovanni and devoted daughter of Susan and the late Peter. Funeral service on Tuesday, 4th February, at 12noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Dress code: black with a splash of pink.

ANDERSON Peacefully, in the exceptional care of Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, Harriet Scott Anderson (Ettie), nee Davidson, formerly Clachnaharry Court, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mam of Lynn, Charles and the late Kay, also a dear granny, great-granny and mother-in-law. Funeral service on Friday, 7th February, 2025, at 10.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery (cortege to arrive at around 12noon). All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

CATTO Peacefully, on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, Patricia (Pat/Tishy) Catto (née Fraser), Cedarvale, 1 Firstfield Avenue, North Kessock, aged 86 years. Beloved daughter of the late John and Evelyn Fraser, Shantullich Farm, Munlochy, dearly loved wife of Sandy for 67 years, loving mam to Peter, Brian and Lorna, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Already sorely missed by family and friends. Funeral service on Monday, 3rd February at 11.30am in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.

MURCAR Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025, Alexander Murcar (Sandy), aged 77 years, Rose Street, Fortrose. Beloved husband of the late Pat, also a dear dad, grandad, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, at 10.30am, in Black Isle East Church of Scotland, Rosemarkie; thereafter to Fortrose & Rosemarkie New Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sandy towards Munlochy Animal Aid may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

JAMIESON Funeral ceremony for the late James Michael Jamieson (Jimmy), aged 85 years, Glengarry Road, Inverness, will be held on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CORMACK Peacefully, in the presence of her loving family, at Roselea Care Home, Cowdenbeath, on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, Mary Cormack (nee Conway), aged 81 years, of Cowdenbeath, formerly Inverness. Beloved wife of John, loving mum of Iain, Mhairi and Graham, dear mother-in-law, doting granny, much loved sister, auntie and a good friend to many others. Funeral service will take place at Dunfermline Crematorium on Thursday, 30th January at 1:15pm, to which all relatives and friends are respectfully invited; family flowers only please, however donations, if so desired, can be made in aid of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. For those unable to attend, please see link and details below for live streaming service. https://watch.obitus.com/login/q87ara Username: fiba4281 Password: 766781

STEWART Passed away suddenly at home, on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, Doreen Stewart, 15 Kildonan Crescent, Inverness, aged 58 years. Beloved daughter of Jean and the late Alexander Stewart and loving sister of the late Shirley. Dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service private. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

REID (Auldearn). Sadly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025, Jane (Sheena) Reid (nee Hutcheson) of Doocot Road, Auldearn, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late David, a much loved mum of Susan, a dear mother-in-law of Bobby, a devoted granny of Lewis and Shannon and a sadly missed sister and auntie. Funeral service at St Ninian's Parish Church, Nairn on Thursday, 30th January at 12 noon; thereafter to Auldearn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Macular Society.

THOMSON (Evanton). David passed away peacefully, at The Highland Hospice, Inverness, on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Chris Ann, much loved dad of Jennifer and James, devoted papa of Oscar, Cayla, Magnus, Samuel and Oliver, a dear uncle and cousin and a good friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Kiltearn Parish Church, Evanton, on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Kiltearn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. A donation, if desired, can be made at the service for The Highland Hospice. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son, Tel. 01349 880901.

MACLEOD Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 13th January, 2025, Robin John Fullarton MacLeod (Robbie), aged 64 years, Monitory Place, Nairn. Son of the late Donald and Margaret MacLeod, brother to Keith and Gillian. Former mechanic at Macrae & Dick, Inverness then a Patrol with the Automobile Association. Following a private interment in Tomnahurich Cemetery, a funeral talk will take place on Tuesday, 4th February, 2025, at 1pm, in David M. Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn IV12 5AP. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Livestream will be available, please contact David M. Ellen for further details (01667 453023 / admin@rossfuneraldirectors.co.uk). Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MOIR The funeral service for the late Anne Jamieson Moir, 32A Montague Row, aged 75 years, will take place on Wednesday, 29th January, 2025, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

WEBSTER The funeral service for the late Leslie Neil Webster, The Shieling, Fort Augustus, aged 76 years, will take place on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MORRIS (Duffus). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, June Morris (nee Chisholm) of Duffus, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, a much loved mother of Susan and Glyn, a dear mother-in-law of Donnie and Jennifer, a devoted grandmother of Clair, Hollie, Gregor and Emily and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at Moray Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th February at 12:30pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Beeline Community Transport and Duffus Ball Group.

BURSLEM (nee Mackay). Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Saturday, 18th January, 2025, Wendy, aged 80 years, Mason Road, Inverness. Dearly loved wife of Tony and much loved mum of Russell and Julie. Dear sister to Wilma and very proud grandma to Marc and great-grandma to Skye. Private cremation at Wendy's request.

PETRIE (Auldearn). Peacefully, with his family by his side, at his home, on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, Donald Petrie, of Lethen Road, Auldearn, aged 75 years, a beloved husband of Helen, a devoted father of Jaclyn, a much loved brother and brother-in-law, a sadly missed uncle and friend to many. Funeral service at David M Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn IV12 4AP on Tuesday, 28th January, at 12:30pm; thereafter to Auldearn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Cancer Research UK.

KEIL Peter (Glasgow and Beauly). 11/10/51- 9/1/25. Peacefully, at The Princes and Princess of Wales Hospice, Glasgow, on Thursday, 9th January, 2025, aged 73, after a short illness fought with courage and humour. Beloved husband of Del, dearest dad to Peter, Lisa and Angie, wonderful father-in-law to Dianne and David and doting granda to Coner, Isla, Oliver, Ross and Edie. Peter was a cherished brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to all those he met. Funeral service to be held at Beauly Church of Scotland, Croyard Road on Thursday, 23rd January, 2025, commencing at 12.30pm; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, Glasgow. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01463 870891.

SCOTLAND Suddenly but peacefully, at home, on Monday, 13th January, 2025, Anne Scotland, Charleston Place, Inverness. Devoted mum of Kirsty and Rory, fabulous grandma of Ruby, also a dear sister, auntie, cousin and friend to many. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACCORMICK Peacefully, on Saturday, 11th January, 2025, at Raigmore Hospital, Janet MacCormick (nee Durran), 25 Caulfield Terrace, Inverness, aged 58 years. Travelodge Fairways. Beloved wife of John, ever-loving mother to Alexander, dear grandmother to James and a wonderful sister. A sad loss to family and many friends everywhere. Funeral service on Thursday, 23rd January at 2pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend. R.I.P.