Death Notices

PYKE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 10th March, 2022, Rosemarie Pyke (nee Falconer), aged 81 years, Drumfield Court, Inverness. Beloved wife of Duncan (DG), much loved mam of Andrew, Mark, Nicola and the late David, also a dear nana, great-nana and mother-in-law. Funeral service on Monday, 21st March, 2022, at 9.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Rosemarie towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door or on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

MACINNES - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 8th March, 2022, Ann MacInnes (nee MacRae), R.I.P., Rosehaugh Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of Roddy, devoted mum of Alistair and Debbie, also a dear granny, mother-in-law, sister and aunt. Funeral mass on Tuesday, 22nd March, 2022, at 12noon, in St Mary's Catholic Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Ann towards Kidney Care Scotland may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACDONALD - Peacefully, at home, on 15th March, 2022, Aonghas MacDonald, aged 73 years, Cannich (retired Merchant Navy). Beloved husband of the late Eva, much loved dad of Brenda and Neil, also a dear shen of David, Sean, Callum and Lachlann. Funeral arrangements to follow on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page or telephone 01463 712255.

ASH - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 10th March, 2022, David Alan Ash (Dave), aged 74 years, Dochfour Drive, Inverness (retired Royal Mail). Loving partner of Sheena, also a dear dad, granda, great-granda and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 21st March, 2022, at 12noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Dave towards British Heart Foundation may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

BRUCE - Suddenly, at Raigmore Hospital, on 10th March, 2022, Hugh Shaw Bruce, aged 81 years, Columba Road, Inverness, formerly Highland Council Roads Department. Beloved husband of Janet, much loved dad of Lillian and Hugh, a loving grandad and a dear brother. Funeral details to follow from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully, in the loving care of Highview House Care Home, with her family present, Agnes Mary Sutherland (nee Stevenson), Phopachy, Bunchrew, aged 90 years. Retired English teacher, Millburn Academy. Most loving wife of the late Jim (Ardfearn Nursery), much loved mum of Alasdair and the late Fiona, dear mother-in-law of Sarah, devoted granny of Sorcha, Neillidh, Meig and Angus, dear sister of Janet and life-long friend of Essie. Funeral service on Monday, 28th March, at 12noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations welcome at the service for Alzheimer Scotland or please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

HENDERSON - Peacefully, on Sunday, 13th March, 2022, in the excellent care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness, Margaret Anne Henderson, aged 77 years. Formerly of Lina Street, Kirkcaldy and latterly of Muir of Ord. Beloved wife of James, mum of Yvonne, Louise and the late Graeme, loving granny of Erin, James, Rohan, Kieran, Ronan, Jessica and Connor. Funeral service on Monday, 21st March, at 3.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. Donations invited for the Highland Hospice. Live stream available from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

STARR - Peacefully, at Redwoods Care Home, Alness, on 13th March, 2022, Janette Starr, aged 83 years, formerly of Coiltie Crescent, Drumnadrochit. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mum of Roy and Karen and mother-in-law of Joanna, also a loving nana to Hannah and Philippa and great-nana to Paige, Finn and James. Funeral details to follow from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BRADLEY - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 14th March, 2022, Susan Bradley, aged 73 years, formerly of Beaufort Gardens, Beauly, Falconer Court, Inverness and latterly of Urray House Care Home. Much loved mum of Geoff, Kevin and Wendy, a dearly loved granny and mother-in-law. Funeral private at her own request. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

COLE - At Raigmore Hospital, on 14th March, 2022, Maureen Torrance Cole, aged 86 years. Late of Lochmaddy, North Uist and latterly of 44 Miller Street, Inverness. A good friend and a supporter of many causes. Funeral service to be held in Clachan Sands Cemetery, North Uist at a later date. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

FRANZ - At the Highland Hospice with his wife by his side, on 7th March, 2022, Karl Franz, aged 70 years, of Fortrose. Sadly missed by all his family. Funeral private at his own request. Donations in memory of Karl for the Highland Hospice may be forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA. "If you are looking for me, look in your hearts. If I found a place to stay there, I live on in you."

JOHNSTON - Peacefully at home, on Sunday, 13th March, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, Audrey Ann Johnston (Black), St Margaret's Road, Inverness, aged 83 years. Most loving mam of George, Yvonne and Lorna, mother-in-law to Roddy, devoted nana of Ross, Audrey and Georgina, special nannie of Bethany, Logan, Amber and Abi and loving sister of Charlie, Ronnie, Marlene and Jacqueline. Funeral service on Tuesday, 22nd March, 2022 at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter private committal at Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations welcome for the Highland Hospice at the service or www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors. The service will stream live at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream.

SIMPSON - Passed away, on Tuesday, 8th March, 2022, at Raigmore Hospital, Annie Simpson (nee Morrison), 54 Smithton Park, Inverness, aged 80 years. One time of Drinishadder, Isle of Harris. Beloved wife of 55 years to Bob, much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend of Joan O'Riley. A sad loss of a private lady. Funeral service on Monday, 21st March, 2022 at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All invited.

MAIN - Margaret of Claymore Gardens, Nairn, passed away, at Nairn Town & County Hospital, on 7th March, 2022, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late George Main, a much loved mum, nanny and great-nanny, known to all as Nanny Main. Funeral service at Nairn Old Parish Church, on Thursday, 17th March, at 12.30pm; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Donations to The Lauren Currie Twylight Foundation.

CHRYSTALL - Peacefully, in the loving care of Aden House staff, on Wednesday, 9th March, 2022, Christine (nee Reid), aged 89 years. Much loved mum of Christine, Moira and Iain, loving Nana to Julia and Rosalind, and Grandnana to Ava, Darcie, Marna and Reid. Funeral private at her own request. Family flowers only please. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BROWN - Peacefully, on Sunday, 6th March, 2022, at Raigmore Hospital, Janette Brown (nee Hogg), 14 Nevis Park, Inverness, aged 78 years. Latterly Blythswood. Beloved wife of Bert, loving mother of William and step son Albert (Abbey), doting grandmother to Natalie, Leanne and Graeme and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Friday, 18th March, 2022, at 3.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son. All welcome. For those unable to attend, the service will stream live from https://williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

FORBES - Peacefully, on Monday, 28th February, 2022, at Castlehill Care Home, Douglas Gordon Forbes, 21 Ord Terrace, Inverness, formerly of Caplich Street, Kiltarlity, aged 82 years. Paratrooper and Specialised Mechanic, Macrae and Dick. Greatly loved friend of Norma MacAulay, sadly missed by all. Funeral service on Friday, 18th March, 2022, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

CAMPBELL - Peacefully, at the RNI Community Hospital, on 6th March, 2022, Bruce Campbell, aged 85 years. Former Grieve at Tore Mains and Steward at the Spectrum Centre. Enquiries to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

WATT - Reluctantly, at Raigmore Hospital, on 9th March, 2022, surrounded by his family, Alistair (Ally), aged 86 years, Croyard Road, Beauly. Loving husband of Annie (nee Corbett), devoted dad, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

WALKER - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 1st March, 2022, Gloria Irene Walker (nee Blee), aged 79 years, (formerly of Kato Rig and Tesco). Dearly loved wife of Johnny, much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt to family in Cornwall and abroad, also a good friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 16th March, 2022, 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, if desired, in memory of Gloria towards Diabetes UK may be given at the door. Live stream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services