Death Notices

GROAT Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 7th January, 2025, George MacKenzie Groat, 20 Station Road, Munlochy, aged 91 years. Dearly loved father to Mike, Kenny and Linda, dear granda, great-granda and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 22nd January at 1pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Donations invited for Mid Ross Community Nurses at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACLEOD Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 13th January, 2025, Robin John Fullarton MacLeod (Robbie), aged 64 years, Monitory Place, Nairn. Former mechanic at Macrae & Dick, Inverness, then a Patrol with the Automobile Association. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

HENDERSON Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 6th January, 2025, Maureen Elizabeth Henderson (nee Arthur), aged 80 years, Swanston Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Sandy Henderson, also a much loved mum, nana and great-nana. Funeral service on Monday, 27th January, 2025, at 1pm, in Ness Bank Church, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Maureen towards The Gurkha Welfare Trust and Guide Dogs may be given at the door. Livestream available on church website. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ANDERSON Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 9th January, 2025, William 'Bill' Alexander Anderson, St Boniface, 7 High Street, Fortrose, aged 83 years. Business Analyst ICI and Project Planner Ross-shire Engineering. Beloved husband of Anne Mary Allan, loving father of David and the late Alex. A sad loss to family and many friends. Funeral service on Friday, 24th January at 3pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

WEBSTER Peacefully, on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025, at the Highland Hospice, Leslie Neil Webster, The Shieling, Fort Augustus, aged 76 years. Nature lover and coin collector. Much loved husband of Judith, sadly missed by Jill, family and many good friends. Funeral service on Tuesday, 28th January, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

FRASER Peacefully, at home, after a short illness bravely borne, on 10th January, 2025, Neil Antony Fraser, aged 55 years, Hilton Crescent, Inverness (driver for Highland Motor Parts). Beloved husband of Amanda, dear brother of Cathy, a much loved step-dad, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and nephew. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 23rd January, at 10am, in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Neil for East Community Nurses can be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

KLUCKEN Funeral mass for the late Ingeborg Klucken, aged 96 years, Miers Avenue, Inverness, will be held on Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025, at 12noon, in St Mary's Catholic Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

JAMIESON Peacefully, in the care of Daviot Care Home, on Friday, 10th January, 2025, James Michael Jamieson (Jimmy), aged 85 years, Glengarry Road, Inverness. Beloved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Michael and Cheryl, proud grandad of Aimee, also a dear father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Jimmy towards Cancer Research UK may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCRAE Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, after a short illness, on 9th January, 2025, Pam McRae (née Brand), aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Derek, greatly loved mum of Paul and Kim and their respective partners, Amy and Simon, adored grandma to Iona, Rory, Maizy and Cameron and beloved sister to Norrie and Gary. Funeral service at 12 noon on Friday, 24th January, 2025, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son Funeral Directors, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited, please wear something colourful. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given at chapel door in aid of Parkinson's UK. Reception to follow at Fairways Golf Centre, Castle Heather, IV2 6AA.

MACRAE Peacefully, on Friday, 10th January, 2025, Mrs Cynthia Margaret MacRae, formerly of Eilean Dubh Care Home, Fortrose, Tillycorthie Mansion House, Udny, Southwood Lodge, North Kessock and Boath House, Nairn. Adored wife of the late Charles, devoted mother of Cynthia, Carol, Charles and Ross, dear mother-in-law of Gordon, most loving grandmother of Gordon Ross, Guy, Justin, Bradley, Hugh and Angus, a great-grandma of Valentina, and a sister to her late brother Norman. Funeral service on Friday, 31st January, 2025, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery (family only). Family and friends, whether attending the service or not, are invited to email special memories, messages or photographs of Cynthia. Please include your name with your email. These will be shared during the service. Email to office@williamtfraserandson.co.uk A live link is available on request from the family via the funeral directors. Tel: 01463 243232.

LACEY (Nairn). Peacefully, at Whinnieknowe Care Home on Tuesday, 24th December, 2024, Mary Lacey, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, a much loved auntie, great-auntie and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 17th January, 2025 at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Mary's chosen charities.

HENDERSON Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 6th January, 2025, Maureen Elizabeth Henderson (nee Arthur), aged 80 years, Swanston Avenue, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

HAWKINS Peacefully, on Sunday, 5th January, 2025, at Daviot Care Home, Sandra Hawkins, Lowland, Drumnadrochit, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman 'Jim', much loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Andy, Stephen and Lisa, dear nan, great-nan and sister to John. Will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service on Thursday, 16th January at 2pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

MILL Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, on Monday, 30th December, 2024, Bernadette Ann Mill, aged 71 years, Wyvis Place, Inverness. Beloved mother of the late Steven and the late Derek. Private interment in Kilvean Cemetery by D. Chisholm & Sons.

JESSON The funeral service for the late Jean Jesson, 27 Brae Park, Munlochy, aged 93 years, will take place on Monday, 13th January, 2025, at 1.00pm, in Killearnan Church; thereafter to the burial ground. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

RENNIE The funeral service for the late Edna May Rennie, nee Sheridan, (Sherry), MBE. Head of Audiology at Raigmore Hospital (Sherry Rennie Unit). Formerly of Moray Park Avenue, Culloden, aged 95 years, will take place on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

HORSBURGH Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 31st December, 2024, Anne Horsburgh (nee Beaton), aged 93 years, Beechwood Court, Inverness. Much loved mam of Michael, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All who knew Anne are welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations towards British Heart Foundation may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

BELL Peacefully, at home on 29th December, 2024, Margaret Rose Bell (nee Christian), aged 83 years, 22 Scorguie Gardens, Inverness. Dearly loved wife of Kenneth, much loved mum of Martin and Bryan, loving daughter of the late Donald and Margaret Christian (Golspie), a treasured granny, great-granny, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium, to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret for Cancer Research UK, can be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

GREEN The funeral service for the late Anne Ross Green, formerly of Smithton, Inverness, will take place on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, at 10.30am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Bruach House Client Fund may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

GOLDIE Peacefully, at Castlehill Care Home on 29th December, 2024, Anne Goldie, aged 86 years, Westhill, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Robert Goldie, a dearly loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and mother-in-law. Funeral service on Friday, 17th January, 2025 at 11am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services