Death Notices

SPEIRS - Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his home in Coventry, on 28th November, 2020, Gordon Hamilton Speirs, aged 58 years. Beloved son of Tommy and Jeanette and brother to Shirley. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

CELLI - At Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 5th December, 2020, Iona Claire Celli, aged 88 years, Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness. Much loved wife of the late Ottavio (Tav), a very dear sister-in-law of Mario Celli and relation of the Fords and Serafinis. A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, 17th December at 1.30pm, at Tomnahurich Cemetery. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

DAVIS SELLICK - Passed away, peacefully, on Thursday, 10th December, 2020, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, with his son by his side. David John Davis Sellick, 27 Balnacraig Road, Inverness, aged 67 years, former transport manager Highland Council and BEAR Scotland. Dearly loved by his wife Sheila, much-loved father, father-in-law, grandfather and good friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 22nd December, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Under Government guidelines.

MACKENZIE - Suddenly, but peacefully, at home, on 6th December, 2020, David Ross Mackenzie, aged 31 years, formerly of Dell Road, Inverness. Beloved son of Diane and only son of David, much loved brother of Christopher and Jamie. Sadly missed by all his family. Funeral private. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BRAITHWAITE - Peacefully, on Wednesday evening, 9th December, 2020, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, Benjamin Braithwaite, Pettyviach, Kiltarlity, aged 93 years. Steam Engine Engineer, flying model aeroplanes, photography and many other notable pursuits. Beloved husband of the late Gloria, adored father and father-in-law of James and Anne, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend of many. Funeral service on Monday, 21st December, at 2pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Under Government guidelines.

DOW - Passed away, peacefully, on Monday, 7th December, 2020, in the good care of Highview House, Eileen Dow (nee Steele), aged 90 years, of Sgorr Ruadh, Alligin, Achnasheen. Much loved wife of Alan, dearly loved mother and grandmother, sadly missed. Funeral service on Monday, 21st December, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Under Government guidelines.

SHAW - Peacefully, in the care of Cradlehall Care Home, on 4th December, 2020, James Adam Shaw, formerly of Laggan Road, Inverness. Dearly loved husband of Margaret Elizabeth (Betty), loving father to Peter, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A private funeral service, under current government guidelines, will take place on Wednesday, 16th December, at 1pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. Live stream available via www.johnfraserandson.com Family flowers only please.

MACRAE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 3rd December, 2020, Wilma Jean MacRae (nee MacCallum), aged 92 years, Sunnybank Avenue, Inverness, dear mum of Caroline. Funeral service private in Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACAULAY - Peacefully, at home, on 6th December, 2020, Catherine Etta Macaulay, nee Maclennan, (Cathie), aged 90 years, Telford Street, Inverness, beloved wife of Donald, loving mother of Margaret and much loved granny of Tracy. Funeral private in Kilvean Cemetery. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CELLI - At Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 5th December, 2020, Iona Claire Celli, aged 88 years, Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness. Much loved wife of the late Ottavio (Tav), a very dear sister-in-law of Mario Celli and relation of the Fords and Serafinis. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

McCARTHY - The funeral service for Lillian McCarthy, aged 76 years, formerly of Kessock Road, Inverness, will take place under Government guidelines on Wednesday, 16th December, 2020, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Back home. Service by the Salvation Army.

MACLEAN - Peacefully, on Friday, 4th December, 2020, at Raigmore Hospital, Elizabeth MacLean 'Lizzy', 18 Maxwell Drive, Inverness, formerly of Dores. Much loved mum, devoted granny and great-granny. Funeral service on Wednesday, 16th December, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, under Government guidelines. Donations invited for National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society may be given at the service or via www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors Funeral service to be live streamed at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk

LAWSON - Suddenly, at home, on 3rd December, 2020, Candy Lawson, aged 50 years. Much loved mum of James and Beverley, dearly loved granny of Layla, Nevaeh and Grace, also a dear sister to Gary. Funeral private. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 4th December, 2020, after a short illness bravely borne with great dignity, Norman James MacKenzie, 33 West Heather Gardens, Inverness, aged 91 years. Former Air BP Manager and Inverness Golf Club Captain. Founder and honorary member of Inverness and District indoor bowling club. Loving husband of Isobel, adored father of Colin and Lorraine, devoted granda of Heather, Tom, Freya and the late Ashley and father-in-law to Yvonne. Funeral service on Tuesday, 15th December, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, under Government guidelines. Donations invited for the Highland Hospice via the funeral directors. Funeral service to be live streamed at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk.

PATIENCE - Passed away suddenly, but very peacefully, at Aden House, Inverness, on 7th December, 2020, Isabella Patience (Isabel), aged 88 years, beloved sister of Catherine and the late Jean, a much loved sister-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. A private family funeral, in accordance with government guidelines, will take place at her home, 11 James Street, Avoch, on Monday, 14th December. Isabel's cortège will leave her home en route to Avoch New Cemetery, at approximately 1.50pm, for those who wish to line the streets to pay their last respects. Family flowers only please. 'Asleep in Jesus'. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

HAMILTON - Peacefully, on Friday, 4th December, 2020, at Raigmore Hospital, Marjorie Hamilton, Wardlaw Cottage, Kirkhill, aged 86 years. Former Tulloch PA, much-loved and adored wife of John, loving mother of Douglas, daughter-in-law of the late Rebecca, very dear to all family, neighbours and friends. Funeral service on Friday, 18th December, 2020, at 12.30pm, in Beauly Church of Scotland; thereafter to Wardlaw Cemetery under government guidelines. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. John wishes to sincerely thank the Community Nursing team.

MACRAE - Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 6th December, 2020, Hamish Macgregor MacRae, 2 Oakleigh Road, North Kessock, aged 84 years. Formerly MacRae Builders. Much loved husband of Ray and loving father to Caroline. Funeral service on Thursday, 17th December, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Under Government guidelines. Hearse will leave from the family home at 10.15am en route.

MACKINTOSH - Very peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 2nd December, 2020, surrounded by her loving family, Catriona MacKintosh (Kate), neé Fraser, 24 McColl Road, Cannich, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of James (The Slaters Arms), much loved mum of Alison and Ellis, dear mother-in-law of Keith and Graeme, devoted granny of Craig, Erin and Natalie, will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Grateful thanks to the district nurses and Dr Jaffrey, Beauly. Funeral service on Monday, 14th December, at 12noon, from the family home; thereafter to New Kilmore Cemetery, Drumnadrochit, for 1.30pm. Under Government guidelines. Flowers welcome. Donations are invited for Maggie's Highland and may be given at the service or via www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors.

GRANT - (Inverness/Nairn/Dornoch). Calum Edwards Grant, aged 73 years, passed away peacefully, on Friday, 4th December, 2020, following a short illness, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. Devoted husband of Phyllis, adoring dad of Ian. Very much loved. A dearly loved brother to Ian and Alan, a treasured son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. A respected businessman of great integrity through nearly 50 years at Macrae's Travel, Nairn. A valued and loyal friend who will be sorely missed and was a great support to many. Funeral service will be held in Proncynain Cemetery, Dornoch, on Friday, 11th December, at 12 noon. For those wishing to pay their respects the cortége will leave from the family home, Merlewood Road, Inverness, at 9.45am, turning left on to Drummond Road, going along Muirfield Road, Annfield Road and then to Culcabock Road going past the golf course, then down by Raigmore Hospital making its way to Ross County Football Ground, Dingwall, for a short pause at 10.45am, thereafter arriving at Dornoch Square at 11.45am, on the way to Proncynain Cemetery for 12 noon service. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Highland Hospice or by post to the funeral directors or donate by bacs to rbs – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580, ref t/l Calum. The service will also be lived streamed and to link in go to www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street,Tain. Tel. 01862 892521.

MCCOLL - James Donald (Donnie), aged 98 years, dearly loved brother and uncle, WW2 RAF pilot 148 Squadron, previously of Eynsham, Oxford, lately of Lentran, Inverness, died peacefully at home with his family in Polzeath, Cornwall, on Saturday, 28th November. Cremation private. Family flowers only, donations in his memory to the RAF Benevolent Fund via R J Bray & Son Funeral Directors. Tel: (01208) 812626.