Death Notices

SUTHERLAND - Suddenly, at home, on 30th January, 2022, Allana Margaret Sutherland, aged 39 years, Kessock Court North, Inverness. A dear mum, daughter, sister, auntie and friend. Funeral arrangements to follow on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page or telephone 01463 712255.

KENNEDY - Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 26th January, 2022, Patricia Kennedy (Pat), nee Ross, aged 70 years, Walker Crescent, Inverness (retired H.I.D.B. and Inverness Job Centre). Beloved wife of the late Sam, darling daughter of Olive and the late Cecil, loving mum of David and Isla, devoted granny of Shanzie and Anton, dear sister of Maureen, John and the late Roddy and sister-in-law of Hazel, Susan, James, Lorraine and the late Ros, also a much loved aunt, great-aunt, niece, cousin, friend and colleague. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 9th February, at 12noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Pat towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door or on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page where Inverness Crematorium live stream link is available.

KEEN - Peacefully, at home, on 30th January, 2022, Doris Keen, aged 90 years, Holm Dell Road, Inverness and formerly of North Queensferry. Loving wife of the late James, much loved mum of Sheona and mother-in-law of David. Funeral service on Friday, 18th February, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Doris towards Marie Curie may be given at the door or on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

HEATHER - Passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on 28th January, 2022, Peter Albert Heather, aged 78 years, Castlehill Gardens, Inverness. A dear husband, father, grandad and brother. Peter's family would like to thank Contrast Carers and Marie Curie Nurses for their exceptional care. Funeral ceremony private. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

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.

GIBSON - Passed away at home, surrounded by family, on 26th January, 2022, Mary Mitchell Gibson (nee Drylie), aged 91 years, Redwood Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Jack, devoted mum of Elizabeth and her husband Douglas, much loved gran of Laura, Nicola, and Gordon and great-gran of Jade, Lucy, Gemma, Luke, Eilidh, Liam, Nathan, Emily and Holly. Funeral service on Monday, 14th February, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Mary towards the MacKenzie Centre may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CARR - The funeral service for Geoffrey Christopher Carr, 32 Hilton Court, Inverness, aged 53 years, will take place on Monday, 7th February, 2022, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

BURTON - Coralie, Lady Burton of Dochgarroch Lodge, known to friends and family as Bunty, died on 17th January, 2022, aged 85 years, after a long illness bravely borne and will be much missed by all family and friends. Funeral service on Friday, 11th February, at 11am, at St Andrew's Cathedral, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

FINDLAY - Passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, 1st February, 2022, at home with her husband by her side, Kathleen Findlay, aged 82 years, 35 West Heather Road, Inverness. Deeply loved wife of Charles John Findlay, much loved mother of Ronald Fraser and Anne Fraser Coppell, a dear mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt, also a good friend to many. Funeral private at her own request. Enquiries to the funeral directors; John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

THOMSON - Peacefully at home, with his son Alasdair by his side, on 29th January, 2022, Henry Thomson, aged 83 years, Castle Heather Avenue, Inverness, retired driver Highland Omnibuses. Beloved husband of the late Kenina, dearly loved dad, granda, great-granda, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service on Tuesday, 8th February, at 12 noon, in Gairloch Church of Scotland; thereafter to Gairloch Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for the British Heart Foundation at the service or may be forwarded to the funeral directors: John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA.

TRAQUAIR - Passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 30th January, 2022, Colin Traquair, 18 Tarradale Terrace, Muir of Ord, aged 84 years. Former respected and popular barman, latterly of Brockies Lodge. Loved by his sister Margaret and by many loyal and good friends. Funeral mass on Monday, 14th February, at 12.30pm, in St Marys Chapel, Beauly; thereafter to the burial ground. All welcome. Donations invited for Children in Need at the service or forwarded to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACEACHEN - Suddenly, at home, on Sunday, 30th January, 2022, Peggy MacEachen, 2 Telford Cottages, Fort Augustus, aged 78 years. Formerly of 3 Abertarff Place. Popular hotel waitress. Beloved wife of the late Douglas, loving mother of Elizabeth and Alistair, loving sister and aunt, dearly loved nana, great-nana and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 15th February, at 12.30pm, in Fort Augustus Parish Church; thereafter to Kilchumein Cemetery, all invited. Donations for the Ambulance Service and the RSPB may be given at the service or forwarded to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

SPENCE - Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 1st February, 2022, David Barnet Spence, 5 Cullaird Road, Inverness, aged 74 years. Dearly beloved husband of Maureen, much loved brother-in-law, uncle and a good friend. Funeral service on Thursday, 10th February, at 12.45pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers for the Physiotherapy Department at the Highland Hospice may be given at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors.

O'CONNELL - It is with great sadness that the family announce the unexpected passing of Patrick O'Connell, aged 80, on 9th January, 2022, a much loved father of Emma, Natasha, Maurice and Sarah, also a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Will be sadly missed by all. Private cremation held at Patrick's own request.

FENTON - Peacefully, in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, on Sunday, 30th January, 2022, Alexander James (Sandy), quantity surveyor, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Sheila Fisher, much loved dad of Catriona (Dingwall), Fiona (Port Elphinstone), Alasdair (Brazil) and his daughter Kirsteen (Garelochhead), predeased him in September 2021. Son of the late Isabel and Jimmie Fenton, Denny Street, Inverness, loved brother of Sheila (Inverness), Trish, Lesley and the late Kay. A beloved grandfather and great-grandfather.

BUDGE - It's with great sadness Dan and Sheena announce the sudden death of their beloved son Donald (Les), on 1st January, 2022, in Helsinki. A loving brother to Linda and Janice, brother-in-law, nephew, cousin and a good friend to many. Sadly missed, always in our thoughts.

GRANT - (Nairn). Peacefully, at his home, on Friday, 28th January, 2022, Robert Manson Grant (Bob), of Macrae Avenue, Nairn, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Betty, a much loved father of Sally, Stephen and Robert, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and a sadly missed brother. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Monday, 7th February at 11am; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Highland Hospice.

WILSON - Peacefully, at Carolton Care Home, Nairn, on Sunday, 16th January, 2022, Elizabeth 'Betty' Wilson (nee Morrison), aged 89 years, formerly of 33 Fraser Park, Nairn. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Wilson, dear mother of Carol and Jim, mother-in-law of Peter and Ann, a much loved granny, great-granny and a dear sister. Funeral service at Nairn Old Parish Church on Friday, 4th February at 11am; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.

MACKENZIE - (Maryburgh). Duncan George Mackenzie (Dunky Kettle), passed peacefully, in his 90th year, on 25th January, 2022. Cremation taking place on Friday, 4th February, at 11am, at Inverness Crematorium. Sadly missed by daughters Sylvia Mcgeary (Canada) and Lorraine Mackenzie (Inverness). RIP Dad.

McLELLAN - Unexpectedly, at home, on 24th January, 2022, Jeanette McLellan, of Kirkhill, beloved wife of John. Sadly missed by all her family. Funeral service on Wednesday, 2nd February, at 9.45am, in Wardlaw Church of Scotland, Kirkhill; thereafter to Wardlaw Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation may be given at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors: John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA.