Death Notices

DOWNIE Peacefully, on Monday, 17th March, 2025, in the excellent care of Castlehill Care Home, Betsy Stewart Downie, formerly of 103 Boswell Road, Inverness, aged 92 years. One-time nurse and keen sportsperson. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mum of Neil, Alistair and Andrew, mother-in-law to Debbie, loving grandmother to Alex and Katie, great-grandmother to Sam and a dear sister. Funeral service on Thursday, 3rd April at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

NICOLSON The funeral service for the late Robert (Bob) Sandison Nicolson, aged 80 years, will take place on Wednesday, 26th March, 2025, at 12.15pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Daviot Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Bob for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and Highland Hospice may be given at the service.

MCCABE Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 19th March, 2025, Peter McCabe (Pedro), aged 72 years, Old Steading Road, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCINTYRE The funeral ceremony for the late Isabella (Isabel), aged 85 years, Lochlann Terrace, Culloden, will take place on Monday, 24th March, 2025, at 2pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Car parking available at the funeral home.

COOPER The funeral service for the late James Morrison Cooper "Jim", Drummond Hill, Inverness, aged 89 years, will take place on Wednesday, 26th March, 2025, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

WOODWARD The funeral service for the late Alice Woodward, aged 80 years, will take place on Thursday, 27th March, 2025, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Alice may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

FENION Peacefully, after a short illness, with her family by her side, in the care of the Highland Hospice, on Thursday, 13th March, 2025, Joan Fenion (nee Stewart), aged 71 years, Wyvis Place, Inverness. Beloved wife of Mike for 50 years, adored mam of Pauline, Alan and Steven, precious nanny of Kayleigh, Robyn, Maisie, Sam, Matthew and the late Ryan and great-nanny of Ruairidh, Mikie and Billie, loving mother-in-law of Ian and friend of Marion, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty, cousin and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 4th April, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Joan towards Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

SUTHERLAND Peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff at Ward 2C Raigmore Hospital, on 13th March, 2025, Sinclair Sutherland, aged 91 years, Culloden Road, Inverness. A much loved husband, dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 25th March, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Croy Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sinclair for Age Scotland may be given at the ceremony.

MACDONALD Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, on 13th March, 2025, Christine (Kirsty) MacDonald (nee Clark), aged 81 years, of North Kessock. Much loved wife of the late Willie, dearly loved Mam of Evelyn and James, dear mother-in-law to John and Julie, adored granny of Fraser, Rory, Morven, Gavin and Lewis, a treasured great-granny, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service on Monday, 31st March, at 11am, in Knockbain Free Church, North Kessock; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Kirsty for Macmillan Cancer Support can be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

FRASER Peacefully, in the care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness, on Monday, 17th March, 2025, Vanne Pinkerton Fraser (nee Fisher / formerly Lobban), aged 80 years, Raigmore Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late James, loving mum of Sharon, Roy, Glenn, Gregor, Ross and the late Craig, also a dear granny, great-granny, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 26th March, 2025, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Vanne towards CHAS (Children's Hospices Across Scotland) may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live- services

JONES Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 17th March, 2025, Catherine (Rena) Jones, aged 83 years, of Fortrose. Beloved wife of the late Simon, much loved mum of Karen, Fran and the late Alan, proud grandma of Chiara, Olivia, Georgia and Luca, dear sister of Ann and the late Iain, a treasured sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Funeral service on Monday, 31st March, at 1.30pm, in Black Isle East Church, Rosemarkie; thereafter to Fortrose & Rosemarkie New Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Rena for Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support can be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BEVERIDGE The funeral service for the late Edith Beveridge, aged 95 years, formerly of Beauly and North Kessock, will take place on Tuesday, 25th March, 2025, at 12noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

MASTERSON Passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at the Highland Hospice, Phil Masterson, 30 Towerhill Avenue, Inverness, aged 80 years. UHI V.C. Co-ordinator for the University of the Highlands and Islands. Passionate Parkrun runner and keen bird watcher. Beloved husband of Rosemary, most loving and best dad to Steph, Captain Phildad to son-in-law Scott and dear big brother to Sheila and June. He was an inspiration to his colleagues and fellow runners and dear friend of many. Funeral service on Friday, 28th March at 2pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

GRANT Passed away unexpectedly, at Raigmore Hospital, on 19th March, 2025, Murdo Grant, aged 88 years, Beananach, Dores Road, Inverness. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BEVERIDGE Peacefully, in the care of Strathallan House Care Home on 27th February, 2025, Edith Beveridge, aged 95 years, formerly of Beauly and North Kessock, long-serving North Kessock Post Mistress. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Beveridge, much loved mum of Linda, Fraser, Lesley and Susan, proud granny and great-granny, also a dear mother-in-law, sister and aunt. Funeral service on Tuesday, 25th March at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

GREEN The funeral service for the late Edward Green, 49 Drumblair Crescent, Inverness, aged 92 years, will take place on Tuesday, 18th March, 2025, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

URQUHART Passed away, at home, on Sunday, 2nd March, 2025, Janice Violet Urquhart (nee Davey), aged 68 years, Grigor Drive, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Colin, much loved mum of Libby and Christine, also a dear granny, mother-in-law and aunt. Funeral service will be held today (Friday), 14th March, 2025, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Please wear a splash of colour in memory of Janice. Family flowers only please. Donations towards Guide Dogs may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

WALKER Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Ian Cossar Walker, aged 86 years (Avoch, formerly Aberdeen), fell asleep in Jesus, on Monday, 10th March, 2025. Loving husband of the late Isobel, sorely missed by daughter Ruth and husband Hamish Boag, son Hamish and wife Barbara Walker and grandchildren Neale, Duncan and wife Catriona, Molly, Murdo and Esther and great-grandsons Elliott and Jonah. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 25th March, 2025, at 12.30pm, in Ferintosh Free Church; thereafter to Avoch New Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ian towards Good News For Everyone (formerly called Gideons UK) may be given at the service. Livestream available on church YouTube channel. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

NICOLSON Unexpectedly, but peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Thursday, 6th March, 2025, Robert (Bob) Sandison Nicolson, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Mairi, loving father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 26th March, at 12.15pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Daviot Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Bob for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and Highland Hospice may be given at the service.

ROBERTSON Funeral arrangements for the late Abbey Joyce Robertson, aged 21 years, from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk