Death Notices

MACKINTOSH - (Croy). Peacefully, in St Olaf Care Home, Nairn, on Friday, 20th November, 2020. Helen (Nellie) MacKintosh, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, a devoted and adored mum of Jen and Steve, a dear mother-in-law and a fun-loving and much loved granny, great-granny and friend to many. Funeral service private inaccordance with government guidelines. Nellie will make her final journey through Croy on Monday, 30th November at 10.20am, please maintain social distancing. Family flowers only please, donations to Macmillan Cancer Care in Nellie's memory, if desired, may be given directly to Macmillan Cancer Care.

LOWSON - (Westhill). Suddenly, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Friday, 13th November, 2020. Kenneth (Kenny) John, aged 52 years. Much loved husband of Joyce, adored dad of Rebecca and Rachel, dear son of Daveen and the late Lyndsay, loving brother of Rod and Katrina, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Family flowers only. Donations may be given for My Name5 Doddie Foundation and Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland. Service private due to current circumstances.

McNEILL - Peacefully, in the loving care of Meallmore Nursing Home, on Tuesday, 17th November, 2020, John McNeill, aged 76 years, of 50 Station Road, Ardersier. Much loved husband of Susie, (nee Roach), adored father of Carrie and Blair, loving grandfather of Craig, Hollie, Aaron and Alfie and dear brother of Catherine. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

BURGESS - Very peacefully, on Friday, 13th November, 2020, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, Annie (Nan) nee Ellis, aged 98 years, formerly of St Fergus Drive and latterly of Ach an Eas Care Home. Beloved wife of the late William (George) Burgess, and devoted mam to Ruth, Brenda and Vivien. She was a special mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and a very dear sister-in-law to Sylvia. The funeral service will be held at 12 noon, on Tuesday, 24th November, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. Under Government guidelines. Live stream will be available at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to the Macular Society may be forwarded to the funeral directors. "Until the day breaks, and the shadows flee away".

URQUHART - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on her 85th birthday, 16th November, 2020, Dorothy Margaret Urquhart (nee Cameron), Castlehill Gardens, Inverness, beloved wife of the late Murd, loving mother of Gordon, Garry and the late Ian, dear mother-in-law of Anne, Jane and Freda, much loved sister of Charlie and the late Tommy, also a devoted granny and great-granny. Funeral service private in Kilvean Cemetery. Dorothy will leave from D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness, on Monday, 23rd November, 2020, at 10am, for those wishing to say farewell. The family would like to sincerely thank all at Fraser Home Care and Ward GA at Raigmore Hospital for their kind attention.

STEWART - Passed away, at home, on 12th November, 2020, Lindsay Alexander Stewart, aged 57 years, 23 Lilac Grove, Inverness, dear son of the late Johnnie and Betty Stewart, also a much loved partner, dad, granda and uncle. Funeral service, under government guidelines, on Tuesday, 24th November, at 12.30pm, from 23 Lilac Grove, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCINTOSH - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 17th November, 2020, Robert Gray McIntosh (Rab), aged 82 years, resident at Southside Nursing Home and formerly of Lochiel Road, Inverness, beloved husband of the late Margaret (Maggie), much loved dad of Sarah and David, also a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service private in Inverness Crematorium. Rab will pass Lochiel Road, on Wednesday, 25th November, around 9.30am, for those wishing to say farewell. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent direct to the Highland Hospice. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCDONALD - Peacefully, at home, on 15th November, 2020, Benny McDonald, aged 79 years, Oldtown Road, Inverness, beloved husband of the late Maureen, also a much loved dad, papa, great-papa, brother and uncle. Funeral service private in Inverness Crematorium. Cortège to leave on Wednesday, 25th November, at 1.10pm, from 108 Oldtown Road, Inverness; then to Wetherspoons and Paddy Power for those wishing to say farewell. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCCULLOCH - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 15th November, 2020, Winifred Margaret McCulloch (nee Whitewright), aged 84 years, resident at Castlehill Care Home, Inverness and formerly of Royal Ness Court and Uist Road, Inverness, beloved wife of the late Ian Ross McCulloch. Funeral service private in Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

GIFFORD - Passed away, in Inverness, on 12th November, 2020, Andrew Gifford, aged 69 years, Craigard Terrace, Inverness. Andrew will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service private in Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

WAUGH - Peacefully, at Cradlehall Nursing Home, on Monday, 16th November, 2020, after a long illness, Mary Waugh (nee Lawson), 27 Trentham Court, Inverness, aged 87 years. Member of the Pop in Club, Smithton and Cradlehall District Senior Citizens Club. Beloved wife of the late David Waugh, Forestry Commission, dear aunt of Ian and Susan, sadly missed by neighbours and friends. Private family funeral service, under government guidelines, on Friday, 27th November, at 1pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

BROWN - Suddenly, but peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 14th November, 2020, Neil James Brown, of 4A Gladstone Place, Inverness, aged 60 years. Fondly remembered by his friends at home and abroad for his love of nature and poetry. Dearly loved son of the late Ann and Ed Brown, beloved brother of Alexandra and doting uncle of Deniz and Yasemin. Will be sadly missed. Private funeral service on Monday, 23rd November, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family flowers only please. Donations for the British Heart Foundation may be forwarded to the funeral directors or via www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors. The service will stream live at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk.

ANDERSON - Unexpectedly but peacefully, on Thursday, 12th November, 2020, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, James Grant French Anderson, 42 Glenshiel Place, Inverness, formerly of Aberdeen, aged 81 years, ex Radio Rentals. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Lynsey, devoted grandad of Caitlin and Sean, a dear father-in-law of Ian and loving uncle. Funeral service under government guidelines will be held on Monday, 23rd November, 2020, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road. Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Cortege will pass the family home at 12.45pm en route to the Cemetery. Donations for Cancer Research may be forwarded to the funeral directors or via www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors

GORDON - Ivor Macdonald Gordon, much loved husband of Dorothy, dear father of Sheena (and Stephen), Fraser (and Karen), Calum (and Claire), and proud grandfather and great-grandfather. Formerly of Dundee College, Jordanhill College and Inverness College. Recently of Glenfarg, now Livingston. Died suddenly, at home, on 16th November, 2020. Funeral service is private.

STEWART - Passed away, peacefully, at home, on 13th November, 2020, Alistair Stewart, (Nor-Chem), beloved husband of Carol, devoted dad to Murray and Gillian, father-in-law to Michelle and Tommy, loving grandad to Amelia, Scarlett, Olly and Charlie, as well as a much-loved brother, uncle and friend to many. Due to Covid restrictions, funeral arrangements will be private, but live link details will be confirmed on Facebook or by contacting J. Clark Funeral Directors.

DOUGLAS - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 12th November, 2020, Mary Douglas (nee Grant), aged 83 years, Baddock Villa, Ardersier, beloved wife of the late John Alexander, a loving mum and dear granny. Funeral service private. Please visit D. Chisholm & Sons Funeral Directors Facebook page for cortège arrangements. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Erskine House/Guide Dogs for The Blind may be sent direct.

FINDLATER - (Nairn). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, after a short illness, on Thursday, 12th November, 2020. Edith Findlater of Lawrie Drive, Nairn, aged 69 years, a much loved wife of Gordon, a beloved mother of Craig, Andrew and Scott, a caring mother-in-law, and a sadly missed sister and friend to many. Funeral service private. Donations to Diabetes UK Scotland in Edith's memory, if desired, may be forwarded to David M Ellen Funeral Directors, 66 High Street, Nairn IV12 4AU.

SMITH - Peacefully, on Wednesday, 11th November, 2020, at Meallmore Lodge Care Home, Norma Smith (nee MacMillan), 23 Clava Road, Inverness, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of James, beloved mother of Leila, Andrew and Richard, loving mother-in-law of Derek, Janet and Avril, dear nanny of Brandon, Chloe, Jayden, Hollie and Jacob, dearest sister of Sandy and a friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 19th November, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Under Government guidelines.

LYON - It is with deepest sympathy to announce the passing of Andrew Hislop Lyon, aged 69 years, on 11th November, 2020, after an illness bravely borne. Supported in the community by the Richmond Fellowship Scotland and dedicated support team. He will be missed by friends and staff. Private funeral. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

URQUHART - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, after a long illness, on 11th November, 2020, Don (Donnie) Urquhart, aged 68 years, 46 Canal Terrace, Inverness (formerly Electrician, Nigg and bus driver). Much loved husband of Jacquie, adored dad/padre of Rachel-Ann, partner Karl and Rory, proud soon-to-be granda, cherished brother of Wendy, a dear uncle "Dodo", brother-in-law and cousin. Funeral service to be live streamed. Day and time to be announced from www.johnfraserandson.com/familynotices. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.