Death Notices

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

JUNOR The funeral ceremony for the late Stephen Junor, Westfield Way, Inverness, will take place on Tuesday, 7th January, 2025 at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Stephen for Mikeysline may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BELL Peacefully at home, on 29th December, 2024, Margaret Rose Bell (nee Christian), aged 83 years, 22 Scorguie Gardens, Inverness. Dearly loved wife of Kenneth, much loved mum of Martin and Bryan, loving daughter of the late Donald and Margaret Christian (Golspie), a treasured granny, great-granny, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

GREEN Peacefully, in the excellent care of Bruach House Care Home, Nairn, on 26th December, 2024, Anne Ross Green, aged 94 years, formerly of Smithton, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Jim, dearly loved mum of Lorraine and the late Mark and dear mother-in-law of Berry, also a much-loved sister, aunt and friend. Funeral service on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025 at 10.30am in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Bruach House Client Fund may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

LAIDLAW Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital on 22nd December, 2024, Robert Laidlaw, aged 67 years, much loved husband of Val, dearly loved dad of Hayley, dear stepdad to Paul and Lee, a treasured brother, brother-in-law, uncle, granda and friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 9th January, 2025 at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium, to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Robert for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland can be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices

MCCLOY (Nairn). Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Sunday, 22nd December, 2024, James McCloy (Jim) of Lodgehill Road, Nairn, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Grace, a much loved father of Carla and Craig, a dear father-in-law and a sadly missed brother. Funeral service at St. Ninian's Church, Nairn, on Thursday, 9th January, at 11:30am; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Cancer Research UK.

GOW Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 20th December, 2024, Harry Gow, aged 89 years, Westhill, Inverness. Much loved husband of Christine and the late Arras, very special dad of Jane, Pamela, Sara, David and Fraser, adored grandpa and great-grandpa, also a dear father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend and colleague to many. Following a private committal service in Inverness Crematorium, a service of thanksgiving and celebration will be held on Saturday, 4th January, 2025, at 2pm, in Ness Bank Church, Inverness. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Harry towards CHAS (Children's Hospices Across Scotland) may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk Livestream available on church website. Arrangements by 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 arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

HAGLER The funeral for the late Kathleen Hagler will be held on Friday, 10th January, 2025, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please, but donations for the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

Neville With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of our precious baby boy, Baby Markus Kyle Timothy Neville, born 12th December, 2024, fell asleep 13th December, 2024. Cherished son of Stefanie and Barry, much loved brother of Daniel and Jessie-Leigh, a treasured grandson and a special nephew and cousin. A private funeral will be held for Markus. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

HAWKINS Peacefully, on Friday, 20th December, 2024, at Kingsmills Care Home, Rose Hawkins, 1 Firhill, Alness, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother to Carol, Julie, Sandra, Wayne and Rosemary, ever loving twin sister to Violet and Margaret. Sadly missed by many friends and her best friend Marwin. Funeral service 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 warmly invited.

MCCALLUM (Cannich). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Saturday, 14th December, 2024, Louise McCallum, (nee Johnstone), aged 92 years, of Glendale, Cannich. Long serving District Nurse of Strathglass and Glen Urquhart. Beloved wife of the late Donald McCallum, dear mother of Ian and Jenny, much loved nana of Niall, Ewan and Morven and dear sister of John. Funeral service at Marydale Church, Cannich, on Friday, 3rd January, at 12.30pm; thereafter to Fasnakyle Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu if desired, to S.C.B.U. Raigmore Hospital.

JUNOR Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 18th December, 2024, Stephen Junor, aged 63 years, Westfield Way, Inverness. Loving husband of Heather, a much loved dad, grampa, brother and uncle. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

PATERSON Peacefully, on Thursday, 19th December 2024, at the home she loved, Betty Paterson, 1 The Riggs, Fort Augustus, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, much loved mother of Sharman, James and Donald, loving mother-in-law of Iain and Lorraine, loved by all the family and many friends everywhere. Funeral service on Wednesday, 8th January at 11am in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Invergarry Cemetery, arrival at 1.45pm. A warm welcome to all.

BURGESS Peacefully, at home, on 20th December, 2024, Shirley Ann Burgess (nee Latham), aged 66 years, Drumossie Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of David, much loved mum of Laura, cherished daughter of Jean and the late Malcolm, dearly loved sister of Linda and the late Carol, adored granny of Amelie and Georgie, dear mother-in-law of Brian. Funeral ceremony 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

FRASER Passed away in the Royal Northern Infirmary Community Hospital, Inverness, on Tuesday, 17th December, 2024, Brian Donald Fraser (BD), aged 74 years, LLB Edinburgh, Muirfield Villa, Inverness. Treasured second son of the late Ellis and Eva Fraser, much loved brother of Alasdair and the late Graeme, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral service on Monday, 30th December, 2024, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

MCEWEN Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, on 22nd December, 2024, Bill McEwen, aged 85 years, 36 Burn Brae Crescent, Inverness (retired Pharmacist and owner of Ogston's Chemist, 18 Union Street, Inverness and past Captain of Nairn Golf Club). Dearly loved husband of Mo, much loved dad of Kevin, Stuart and Ross, loving grandpa of Connor and Hannah, dear father-in-law of Yvonne and beloved brother of Alison. Funeral private at Bill's request. Donations in memory of Bill can be made to Sunflower Home Care (part of Highland Hospice). Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.