Death Notices

WRIGHT (Kirkhill, Inverness/Aberdeen). Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday, 1st January, 2025, Dr Margaret Elizabeth Wright, nee Arrowsmith (Liz/Izzi), aged 66 years, Occupational Health Consultant. Dearly loved wife of Ian and beloved sister of Suzi and Robin. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 21st January, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where Inverness Crematorium livestream link will be available.

KESSON Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 7th January, 2025, John Rooney Kesson (Jock), aged 87 years, Dalneigh Road, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

BELL Peacefully, and affectionately cared for, at Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on 21st December, 2024, Bobby (Howard Walker), aged 98 years, Forestry Commission (retired). An inspirational father, fun grandfather and tolerant great-grandfather, valued friend and gentleman. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 20th January, 2025 at 12.30pm in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend; thereafter interment private. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Bobby for The Speyside Trust may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home.

BUDGE Peacefully, at Fairburn Care Home, Marybank, on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, Amanda Anne Budge, aged 62 years, much loved daughter of Jan and Dave, loving mum of Kerri and granny of Mabel, a dear sister of Louise and aunt of Siobhan-Kirsty. Funeral service on Tuesday, 21st January, 2025, at 12 noon, in Hilton Parish Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Amanda for Hilton Family Support may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

KIDD Peacefully, with family, on Sunday, 29th December, 2024, Janet Kidd (nee Mackay), aged 76 years, of Firthview Drive, Inverness. Much loved wife to Jim, mam to Sara and Stephen, sister to Sandy and granny to Charlie and James. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 20th January, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Janet towards Guide Dogs may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where Inverness Crematorium livestream link will be available.

MACKIN The funeral service for the late Irene Mackin, formerly Keil, (nee MacKenzie), aged 89 years, will take place on Monday, 13th January, 2025, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

FAIRGRIEVE (Inverness). Capt. John Brodie Fairgrieve (Ian), on 27 December 2024 at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. Master Mariner, dearly loved father of Rhona and Craig, father-in-law of Sara and very proud grandpa of Kate and Alex. Funeral Ceremony on Saturday 18th January 2025 at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please, but donations to Raigmore Hospital Renal Unit, in memory of Ian, may be given on the day. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

GIBBS The funeral service for the late Noah Lee Gibbs, Druidhs Burn House, Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, aged 48 years, will take place on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

CHRISTIE Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 24th December, 2024, Dorothy Jean Christie (nee Price), aged 71 years, Kintail Terrace, Inverness. Much loved mum of Dawn, Paul and Ian, loving nana of Anya, Natalie and Ben, also a dear sister, auntie and friend. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Dorothy towards Highland Hospice may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where Inverness Crematorium livestream link will be available.

FORBES The funeral service for the late Jean Vickers Forbes (nee Gilchrist), aged 91 years, will take place on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

FRASER Peacefully, in the care of Cameron House, Inverness, on Sunday, 5th January, 2025, Sadie Fraser, aged 95 years, formerly of Royal Ness Court, Inverness. Beloved daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James A. Fraser and dear sister of the late Bert. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

ATHERTON Peacefully, in the care of Whinnieknowe Care Home, Nairn, on Monday, 6th January, 2025, Elizabeth Ann Atherton (Betty), nee Grant, aged 87 years, formerly of Millerton View, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

KLUCKEN Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 31st December, 2024, Ingeborg Klucken, aged 96 years, Miers Avenue, Inverness. Funeral mass on Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025, at 12noon, in St Mary's Catholic Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

SHERIDAN Peacefully, on Monday, 6th January, 2025, at Raigmore Hospital, Irene Sheridan (nee Smith), 64 King Duncan Road, Inverness, aged 80 years. Former nurse and for many years, Assistant Manager at the renowned Telford Centre, Fort Augustus. Beloved wife of the late Gerard, ever loving mother to Jim, Richard and Douglas, dear grandmother, sister, aunty, a dear and good friend of many. Funeral service on Friday, 17th January, at 12noon in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to New Kilmore Cemetery. A warm welcome to all.

ISITT Peacefully, on Wednesday, 1st January, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, Catherine Isitt, 62 Millerton Avenue, Inverness, aged 84 years. Former District Nurse, Portree. Much loved mother of Shona, Mairi and John, grandmother to Lauren, James, David, Samuel, Finlay, Hamish, Dougie and Nicole. Funeral service took place in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

KERR Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 29th December, 2024, Marie Kerr (nee Maclean), aged 73 years, Devlin Crescent, Inverness. Youngest daughter of the late Hugh and Bellann Maclean, also a dear sister, aunt and friend. Funeral service on Monday, 13th January, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Maire towards Inverness Cat Rescue may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACLEAN Gordon Mackenzie, formerly Nairn, died peacefully following a short illness, at The Orchard Care home, Tullibody, on 7th January, 2025, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Irene, loving father of Campbell, Mairi and Kirsty, proud grandpa of Tom, Emma, Andrew, Sophie Henry, Imogen, Evie and Molly. For funeral details please contact Roy and McIntyre Funeral Directors on 01259 769995.

GRAHAM The family are sad to announce the passing of Ross Graham, of Milton Of Leys, aged 73 years. Funeral service at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, on 22nd January, 2025, at 4pm.

MACDONALD Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 29th December, 2024, Irene (Dinkie) Williamson Scott MacDonald, nee Middleton, aged 90 years, Leachkin Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Charlie MacDonald, much loved mum of Julie, Alan and Jeffrey, loved granny of Ewan, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and mother-in-law. Funeral service on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Irene toward the Highland Hospice may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where livestream will be available.

HAMILTON The funeral service for the late Elizabeth Barbara Hamilton (nee MacRae), 18 Miller Street, Inverness, aged 63 years, will take place on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.