Death Notices

GARDNER - Peacefully, at home, on 12th February, 2022, Andrew (Cobb) Gardner, aged 60 years, Celt Street, Inverness (Train Driver). Loving husband of Linda, devoted dad of Edan and Eli, much loved son of the late Ronald and Audrey, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 1st March, 2022, at 1pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Cobb towards This Is Me (Autism charity) may be given at the door or on https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/cobb. Live stream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

CHISHOLM - Peacefully, in Chester, on 7th February, 2022, Alfred Chisholm, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, dear dad of Alan and Graeme, a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Graveside service on Monday, 21st February, at 10.30am, in Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

FALCONER - Peacefully, at Auchtercrag House Care Home, Ellon, on 5th February, 2022, Jean Muir, aged 92 years, late of Provost Smith Crescent, Inverness. Dearly loved wife of the late Angus Falconer, devoted mum of the late Stuart, much loved granny of Andrew, Catriona and Lyndsay, a great-granny, loving mother-in-law of Lorna, also a dear sister and aunt. Funeral service on Tuesday, 22nd February, at 1.30pm, in Kilvean Cemetery, Inverness; followed by service at 2.15pm in Celt Street Evangelical Church, Inverness. All welcome to attend. "Safe in the arms of Jesus". Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

ROSS - Suddenly, on Tuesday, 15th February, 2022, at Raigmore Hospital, William (Bill) Ross, 1939 - 2022. Formerly of Oak Avenue, Inverness, latterly of Abbeyfield Care Home, Ballachulish. Crown Church Elder. Beloved dad and papa to his family. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Homeless Children charities.

PATERSON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 15th February, 2022, Betty Paterson, 31 Lochiel Road, Inverness, formerly of 38 Beaufort Gardens, Beauly, aged 85 years. Popular waitress. Much loved by her long-time partner, Duncan McKenzie. Loving mother, grandmother and a good friend to all. Funeral details to follow. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

THORN - Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 13th February, 2022, Christopher William Thorn, aged 52 years, Woodlands View, Inverness. Dearly loved husband of Teresa, loving dad of Paul, Cameron, Sarah and Charlotte, a much loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Cremation private. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

STEWART - Sadly passed away, after a long illness, at the RNI Community Hospital, on 8th February, 2022, with her children and husband at her bedside, Iris Stewart, aged 82 years, Cameron Square, Inverness. Beloved wife of Edward Stewart, much loved mum of Iris, Debbie, Darren and the late Alisdair, nana to Lisa, Neil, Paul, Darcie, Chanelle and Declan, and great-grandmother to Chloe, Lewis, Jasmine, Lucas and Raelynn, also a loving sister, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 24th February, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations, if desired, for Merkinch Free Church can be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

NICHOLSON - Peacefully, on Tuesday, 15th February, 2022, at the home of her daughter, Christina 'Tina' Nicholson, 66 Aignish Drive, Inverness, aged 81 years. Adored mother to Zalea MacKenzie and partner Billy, a much loved sister, auntie and a dear friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 24th February, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. No family flowers. Donations invited for the Renal Ward, Raigmore Hospital and the James Stewart Tribute Fund at the service or via funeral directors. All welcome to say the fondest of farewells.

MACLEOD - Peacefully, on Saturday, 12th February, 2022, at Croftbank House Care Home, Uddingston, Mrs Nina Macleod, aged 91 years. Widow of the late Rev. D. K. Macleod, dearly loved mother of Iain, Rosemary and Sheana, adored grandmother and great-grandmother and a true friend to many. Interment on Tuesday, 22nd February, at 10.30am, at Kilvean Cemetery, Inverness; followed by the funeral service at 12 noon, at Greyfriars Free Church, Inverness. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Any donations to the Women for Mission 2022 Projects via William T. Fraser & Son, Funeral Directors, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MAY - Peacefully, at Urray House Care Home, Muir of Ord, on Monday, 31st January, 2022, Norman Keith May, Viewfield Avenue, Beauly, aged 79 years. Much loved husband of Kathleen, dearest father of Andrew, a dear brother and brother-in-law. Due to family illness the funeral service took place privately. Grateful thanks to William T. Fraser and Son for their kindness, support and excellent service at a difficult time.

CLYDESDALE - Peacefully, at Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness, on Saturday, 12th February, 2022, Moira Clydesdale, Feddon Hill, Fortrose. Beloved wife of the late Alastair, loving mother to Graham and Ian, dearest nana to Daniel, Emma, Nathan, Amy, Nick, Andy and Emily, great-nana to Mila, Orla, Isaac and Ronan. Funeral service on Monday, 21st February, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations invited for Dementia UK. Live stream available from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

TRAILL - Passed away at home, on Tuesday, 1st February, 2022, Dr Erica Ruth Traill, aged 71 years, of Assynt Road, Inverness, formerly of Bochruben House, Torness. Beloved sister-in-law, cousin, aunt and great-aunt to the McCrum, Traill and Bartlett families. A dear, caring friend and doctor who touched the lives of many. Funeral service on Monday, 7th March, 2022 at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Dress - colours of your choice and comfortable. Service will stream live at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream. Donations invited for Guide Dogs for the Blind https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-bartlett27

RODGER - Peacefully, in the care of St Olaf's, Nairn, on Tuesday, 8th February, 2022, Jack Rodger, aged 94, formerly of Marine Road, Nairn. Former County Clerk of Sutherland. Beloved husband of the late Jessie, devoted dad of Steve and dear father-in-law of Susan. Funeral service at Nairn Old Parish Church on Friday, 25th February at 12 noon; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Enquiries to Jim Clark, Funeral Director, Nairn. Tel. 01667 453234.

EVANS - (Dingwall). Suddenly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on the 14th February, 2022, Joan Evans, aged 88 years, formally known as Joan MacLean (nee Joan Patterson Grant). Devoted wife to John and much loved mother, granny and great-granny. Funeral arrangements to follow. Enquiries to D. Gunn, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

RODGER - Peacefully, in the care of St Olaf's, Nairn, on Tuesday, 8th February, 2022, Jack Rodger, aged 94, formerly of Marine Road, Nairn. Former County Clerk of Sutherland. Beloved husband of the late Jessie, devoted dad of Steve and dear father-in-law of Susan. Funeral service at Nairn Old Parish Church on Friday, 25th February at 12 noon; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Enquiries to Jim Clark, Funeral Director, Nairn. Tel. 01667 453234.

HALL - Peacefully, in the care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness, on 5th February, 2022, Anjey Hall (nee MacArthur), aged 102 years, formerly of Argyle Court, Inverness. A much loved mother and aunt. Funeral service on Monday, 21st February, at 12noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Inverness Crematorium live stream link is available on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

STARK - Suddenly, at home, on 6th February, 2022, Isobel Margaret Stark (nee McLeod), aged 86 years, Donfield, Culloden Moor, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Stark, much loved mum of the late Gordon Urquhart, also a dear granny and mother-in-law. Funeral service on Friday, 18th February, at 12noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Isobel towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door. Inverness Crematorium live stream link available on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

FOX - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 7th February, 2022, David John Fox (Davie), aged 83 years, Rowan Road, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Douglas, Shirley, James, Bruce and the late Paul, also a dear father-in-law, granda, great-granda, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 22nd February, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Davie towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door. Inverness Crematorium live stream link available on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

GRANT - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 24th January, 2022, Charles Joseph Grant, aged 88 years, R.I.P., Island Bank Road, Inverness. Loved and cherished by all his family. Funeral mass on Thursday, 17th February, at 12noon, in St Columba's Catholic Church, Culloden, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Live stream available on Church Facebook page. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CORBETT - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 28th January, 2022, Sandra Corbett (nee Tait), aged 71 years, Oakwood Court, Inverness (retired Carlton Bingo). A dear mum, gran, sister, auntie, mother-in-law and friend. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 14th February, at 12noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Sandra towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.