Death Notices

MILLER - (Nairn). Peacefully, at Hebron House, Seabank Road, Nairn, on Monday, 28th March, 2022, Diana Miller, formerly of 7 Macrae Avenue, Nairn, aged 90 years. A beloved wife of the late Charlie Miller, a much loved mother of Lorne and Dayne, a sadly missed auntie and friend to many. Graveside service at Nairn Cemetery, on Friday, 8th April, at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service to Alzheimer Scotland.

MACLEAN - (Nairn). Suddenly, at his home, on Wednesday, 23rd March, 2022, Gordon Richard MacLean (Richie) of Balmakeith Park, Nairn, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Katrina, a proud and adored father of Sam and Paul, a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service at Nairn St Ninian's Church, on Thursday, 7th April, at 11.00am; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to British Heart Foundation.

BARRON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 25th March, 2022, John Finlay Barron, aged 94 years, beloved husband of Aithne, father, grandfather and uncle. Much loved by all who knew him. Funeral private at his own request. Donations in memory of John for Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team can be forwarded to the funeral directors: John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BRUCE - Suddenly, on 21st March, 2022, David Bruce, aged 55 years, from Temple Crescent, Inverness. Kiltmaker, Hector Russell. Beloved son of Irene Bruce, much loved brother, cousin and uncle to Emma, Holly and Christopher, will be sadly missed. Funeral service on Friday, 8th April, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. Donations invited for the British Heart Foundation. Live stream available from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

FLEMING - Peacefully, at home, on 26th March, 2022, Ishabel May Fleming (Ish), nee MacKenzie, aged 94 years, Scorguie Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Alec, also a dear aunt, cousin and good friend. Funeral service on Friday, 8th April, 2022, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Ish towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door or on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

BAIN - Passed away quietly, on Friday, 18th March, 2022, Kevin Bain, aged 43 years, of Oldtown Road, Hilton, Inverness. Only loved son of Jake and Angela Bain and loving father of Taylor. Sadly missed and loved by so many friends and family. Details to follow from William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 25th March, 2022, Irene Urquhart Sutherland (nee Davidson), aged 85 years, Auldcastle Road, Inverness (retired primary school teacher). Dearly loved wife of the late William, loving mother of Julia and mother-in-law of Bill. Funeral service on Tuesday, 12th April, 2022, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, towards Ward 7C, Raigmore Hospital may be given at the door.

MACKINNON - Suddenly, at home, on 24th March, 2022, Donald William Urquhart MacKinnon, aged 88 years, Aird Avenue, Inverness. Beloved husband to Johanna (Joan), devoted dad to Anna and Donald, caring grandpa to Ellie, Joe, Lena and Gillies, kind father-in-law to Ruaraidh and Mhairi, dear brother of the late Ada, Duncan, Chrissie and Annie, also a dear uncle and brother-in-law. Funeral service on Wednesday, 6th April, 2022, at 12noon, in Inverness East Church, Academy Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. The service will be available to view from 8pm on the Inverness East Church YouTube channel. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKINNON - After a short illness, Ishbel Mackinnon (nee Campbell) of Craigard Terrace, Inverness, aged 95 years, with her close family around her, passed away peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday, 23rd March, 2022. Granny was the dearly loved wife of the late Norman, an adored mother to Campbell, Deirdre and Ailie and was a treasured granny, great-granny and mother-in-law. She served as a staff nurse in Craig Dunain Hospital and as organist in Ardersier Church for over 50 years. We will gather to give thanks for her long life of faith, love, laughter and gentle care on Tuesday, 5th April, 2022, at 12noon, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity. All welcome to attend. No flowers please.

GORDON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 26th March, 2022, Alison Christine Gordon, aged 45 years, Seaforth House and formerly Corriemhor, 7A Inshes Holdings, Inverness. Beloved daughter of the late Jackie and Margaret Gordon and loving sister of Murdo. Funeral service on Monday, 11th April, 2022, at 12noon, in Westhill Church Free Church Continuing; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Alison towards Seaforth House Residents Comfort Fund and Epilepsy Scotland may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

FRASER - Peacefully, at Castlehill Care Home, Inverness, on 28th March, 2022, Irene May Fraser (nee Cunningham), aged 89 years, Culduthel Road, Inverness (Duncan Fraser Licensed Grocer, Greig Street, Inverness). Beloved wife of the late Alistair, also a dear mum, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 7th April, 2022, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Inverness Crematorium live stream link available on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

FINLAYSON - Peacefully, in the care of the Royal Northern Infirmary Community Hospital, Inverness, on 25th March, 2022, James Finlayson, aged 81 years, Benula Road, Inverness. Funeral private. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CONNOCHIE - Peacefully at home, in her daughters arms, on 28th March, 2022, Elizabeth Connochie (Betty), nee Beattie, aged 78 years, Millerton Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Bill, adored mum of Shona and Angus, also a dear nannie, sister and aunt. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 14th April, 2022, 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 Betty towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door or on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

SIMPSON - Suddenly, at home, on 26th March, 2022, Natalie Victoria Simpson, aged 28 years, Milton of Leys, Inverness, a much loved daughter, sister, grand-daughter, niece and cousin. Cremation private. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACKAY - Peacefully, on 24th March, 2022, having recently celebrated her 90th birthday, Isabel MacKay (nee Nicol), formerly of Kinlochleven and Fort William. Retired teacher, Cradlehall Primary School, Inverness. Wife of the late Ian, much loved mum of Robert (Bob), Mairi and Iain. Proud gran of Ruari, Alexander, Kara and Hannah. Big sister to John, George, Mary, also the late Robert and David. Supportive mother-in-law to Ronald and Karen and friend to many. Funeral service on Monday, 11th April, at 2pm, in the Barn Church, Culloden; followed by interment on Tuesday, 12th April, at 12noon, in Innis Na Birlinn Cemetery, Onich. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for SNAP (Special Needs Action Project), Inverness, may be given at the service or via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/isabelmackay Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

DRUMMOND - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 27th March, 2022, James Drummond, aged 53 years, loving dad, brother, granda, partner, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service on Friday, 8th April, at 12.45pm at his home, 24 St Ninian Drive, Inverness, IV3 5AT; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

McKAY - On 25th March, 2022, at Ellenor Hospice, Martin John McKay of Gravesend Kent, architect and planner. Beloved son of Ronald and Margaret McKay, Stratherrick Road, Inverness, dear brother of Peter, Vivien and Richard and brother-in-law of Melanie. Wonderful uncle to Katie and Hugo and a dear and faithful friend to many. Funeral at Thames View Crematorium, Gravesend, Kent, on Wednesday, 20th April, 2022, at 3.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to the Mountain Bothies Association.

PATON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 27th March, 2022, Annie Paton, Scorguie Avenue, Inverness, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of John Paton, mother of Paul and Jacqueline, mother-in-law of Hugh, nana of Lauren and Glenn, sister of Tommy, sister-in-law of Margaret and most popular friend of many. Former domestic assistant Ward 8, Raigmore Hospital. Funeral service on Tuesday, 12th April, 2022, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MITCHELL - (Inverness). Peacefully, at Meadowlark Nursing Home, Forres, on Thursday, 24th March, 2022, Eileen, formerly of 18 St. Margarets Road, Inverness, in her 83rd year, (ex-employee of Littlewoods). Dear sister to Andrew, Moira (deceased) and Sheila. Loving aunt and cousin. Funeral service in Moray Crematorium, on Monday, 4th April, at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to local charities can be made at the Crematorium door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres IV36 1EL.

FORBES - Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 27th March, 2022, Donald (Don) Forbes, aged 92 years, of Burn Court, Dingwall, formerly of Beauly. Much loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral will take place on Monday, 11th April, 2022, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery. All welcome, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Macmillan Nurses may be given at the ceremony or via funeral directors.