Death Notices

MORAN Suddenly, at home on Tuesday, 24th December, 2024, Stephen Andrew Moran, aged 72 years, Tarff Road, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

HAWKINS The funeral service for the late Rose Hawkins, 1 Firhill, Alness, aged 83 years, will take place on Thursday, 9th January, 2025 at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter cortege will arrive at Rosskeen Cemetery at 1.15pm. All welcome.

WATSON Sadly, on Friday, 20th December, 2024, we lost our little ray of sunshine, Ashleigh Anne Watson, 26 Birchwood Terrace, Inverness, aged 31 years. Hairdresser, The Little Beauty Studio. Darling daughter to Alison and her partner Andy, most proud and adoring mum to Jayden and Liam, loving niece to Andrew, Olive, Wilma, Avril, John, George, Linda, Martyna and the late John, much loved cousin, dear granddaughter, loyal and cherished friend to so many. Funeral service on Friday, 10th January, 2025, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. Bright and sparkly colours encouraged. Donations invited for the Highland Hospice.

GIBBS Suddenly, at home, on Tuesday, 24th December, 2024, Noah Lee Gibbs, Druidhs Burn House, Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, aged 48 years. World renowned expert of Ruby Computer Programming Language. Beloved husband of Kristine, loving father to Willow, Callidora and Jennabeth, dear brother, loving son of Julie and Donald and friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 at 3pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend.

KERR Peacefully, in the loving care of Eilean Dubh Care Home, Fortrose on Friday, 27th December, 2024, Margaret Kerr (nee Bethune), aged 81 years, Smithfield, Culbokie. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Billy, much loved mother of Iain, Hamish and the late Alasdair, loving sister of Raymond and the late Sandra, dear mother-in-law of Lisa, Estelle and Yvonne, cherished nanny, nana and great-granny. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 at 1pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Margaret towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

FAIRGRIEVE (Inverness). Capt. John Brodie Fairgrieve (Ian), on 27th December, 2024 at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. Master Mariner. Dearly loved father of Rhona and Craig and very proud grandpa of Kate and Alex. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed but all enquiries should be directed to D. Chisholm & Sons, Inverness.

WELSH Campbell and Sheila Welsh (nee Tuach) who died as a result of a road accident near Holt, North Norfolk, on 23rd December, 2024. Beloved parents of Graeme and Bryan. Sheila was sister to Elizabeth Brearley of London, Ontario and brother of John Tuach of North Kessock. Funeral to be held in The Parish Church of St Andrew the Apostle in Holt on 7th February. (Livestream of the church service may be available - email tuach999@gmail.com for update.)

KERR Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 29th December, 2024, Marie Kerr (nee Maclean), aged 73 years, Devlin Crescent, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

PATERSON The funeral service for the late Betty Paterson, 1 The Riggs, Fort Augustus, aged 92 years, will take place on Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Invergarry Cemetery, arrival at 1.45pm. All welcome.

HORSBURGH Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 31st December, 2024, Anne Horsburgh (nee Beaton), aged 93 years, Beechwood Court, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

JESSON Peacefully, on Friday, 27th December, 2024 at the Highland Hospice, Jean Jesson, 27 Brae Park, Munlochy, aged 93 years. A long life of dedicated work. Beloved wife of the late Charles, a sad miss to her loyal neighbours and friends. Funeral service on Monday, 13th January, 2025 at 1pm in Killearnan Church; thereafter to the burial ground. A warm welcome to all. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MCTURK Agnes Eaglesham McTurk (nee McLaughlin) passed away peacefully, on 20th December, 2024 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Tommy, mother of Helen and Tam, mother-in-law of Iain and Jane, proud gran to Eilidh, Rasmine, Euan and Iain and great-gran to Jonas, Norah and Ruairidh. Funeral private. Grateful thanks to staff of the NHS and Culduthel Care Home. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACDONALD The funeral service for the late John Angus MacDonald, Newton Park, Kirkhill and latterly resident at Ballifeary House, Inverness, will take place on Monday, 6th January, 2025 at 12.30pm in Wardlaw Church of Scotland, Kirkhill; thereafter to Wardlaw Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John Angus for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

ROSS Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital on Sunday, 29th December, 2024, Margaret Ross (Margo), Muirtown Street, Inverness. Dearly loved partner of Willie, much loved mum of Tracey and Stanley, loving gran of Abbie and Natasha, also a dear aunt and friend. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

POMMEROL Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice on Saturday, 21st December, 2024, Philip Gerard Pommerol, aged 70 years, Heathcote Gardens, Inverness. Much loved dad of Alene and the late David, loving grandad of Max, Amy and Michael, also a dear uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 7th January, 2025 at 12.30pm in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Philip towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

GRAY Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Friday, 20th December, 2024, Donald MacLeod Gray, aged 71 years, Sunnyside, Culloden Moor, Inverness. Beloved husband of Helen, much loved dad of Steven, Allan and Neil, also a dear uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 7th January, 2025 at 9.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Donald towards a childrens charity may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

MACKIN It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Mackin, formerly Keil (née MacKenzie), aged 89 years, surrounded by her family, on Friday, 27th December, 2024 at the Royal Northern Infirmary Community Hospital. Much loved mum of Pamela, George and Brian, mother-in-law to Neil and Maureen, granny to Karen, Ross, Graham, Leanne, Ryan, George and Zak and great-granny to Lucas, Aoibhinn, Hallie and Finnan. Funeral service on Monday, 13th January, 2025 at 11am in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to the RNI. All family and friends respectfully invited.

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 arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

RENNIE Peacefully, at Kingsmills Care Home on Sunday, 29th December, 2024, Edna May Rennie (née Sheriden) 'Sherry', MBE. Head of Audiology at Raigmore Hospital (Sherry Rennie Unit). Formerly of Moray Park Avenue, Culloden, aged 95 years. Dearly loved mum of Katie, Graham and Callum, loving gran of Lisa, Laura, Lynsey, Frazer and Joe, great-grandmother, sister of Doris and loving aunt. Funeral service on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, for the Highland Hospice.

BURGESS The funeral ceremony for the late Shirley Ann Burgess (nee Latham), Drumossie Avenue, Inverness, will take place on Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Shirley for Highland Hospice can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services