Death Notices

MACKAY - Sadly passed away at home, on Friday, 19th July, 2019, Catriona Mackay, 18 Benula Road, Inverness, aged 46 years. Beloved daughter of Margaret, greatly loved mum to Vicki, Chantelle and Connor, amazing granny to Patrick and a wonderful friend of many. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACLEOD - Peacefully, on Wednesday, 24th July, 2019, after some time of love and comfort at the Shoremill Care Home, Cromarty, Sandra Macleod, 1 Bellfield Drive, North Kessock, aged 80 years, former Comptometrist, NHS Highland. Much loved sister of Ann and the late Margaret, Roddy and Catriona, precious aunt, great-aunt and a lovely friend of many. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

SECKER - The funeral service for James (Jim) Secker, Oldtown Place, Inverness, will take place today (Friday), 26th July, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MURRAY - Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 21st July, 2019, Margaret Murray (Meg), former long-term resident of Strathallan House Care Home and of St Mary's Avenue, Inverness, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Alexander, dear auntie of John, Billy and Moira and great-aunt. Funeral service on Wednesday, 31st July, 2019, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Creich Cemetery, Bonar Bridge, cortege to arrive at 2pm. All welcome. Donations, if desired, to Strathallan House Care Home.

FRASER - Peacefully, on Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019, at Raigmore Hospital, John Fraser (Stootie), of 10 Abbey Court, Inverness, aged 97 years, a long and eventful life fulfilled. Former captain and legend of Caley and Clach and last surviving player of his era. Beloved husband of the late Maimie, greatly loved dad to Roshie and Kathleen, father-in-law to Lena and Jim, grandfather, great-grandfather and loyal friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 1st August, 2019, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Donations invited for Ward 2C Raigmore Hospital.

MACPHERSON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 22nd July, 2019, Colena Thomson, aged 75 years, Auldcastle Road, Inverness, beloved wife of the late Donald, dearly loved sister of Shona and David, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service on Wednesday, 31st July, 2019, at 12.30pm, in the East Church, Academy Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Diabetes UK and Munlochy Animal Aid may be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

HALL - Funeral service for the late Catherine Margaret Hall "Cath" (nee Black), aged 70 years, Firthview Drive, Inverness, will be held today (Friday), 26th July, 2019, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend.

ISAACS - Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Monday, 22nd July, 2019, James Isaacs, aged 94 years, R.I.P. Husband of the late Muriel, father to Ian and Robert, father-in-law to Pauline and Mary, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral mass on Friday, 2nd August, 2019, at 12.30pm, in St Mary's R. C. Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Parkinson's UK (Scotland) at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

MACDONALD - (nee MacKenzie). Peacefully, at home in Darlington, on 17th July, 2019, surrounded by her family, Marianne Shaw, aged 66 years, originally of Dunballoch, Beauly. Funeral service will take place today, (Friday), 26th July, 2019 in Darlington.

BROWN - The funeral service for the late Janet (nee Sutherland), of Laggan Road, Inverness and formerly of Glen Brittle, Skye, retired teacher from Foyers and Lochardil Primary Schools, will take place on Tuesday, 30th July, 2019, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Foyers New Cemetery (approximate arrival 1.30pm). All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Alzheimer Scotland at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

MUNRO - A celebration of the life of Aileen Munro, Taransay, Lower Muckovie Farm, Inverness, will take place today (Friday), 26th July, 2019, at 11.30am, in St Stephen's Church of Scotland, Southside Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland at the service or may be forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

STRACHAN - Suddenly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday, 17th July, 2019, Richard Strachan, aged 59 years, Hilton, Inverness, loving father of Linzi and Kevin, adored grandad of Kayla, dear brother of Keith, Moira and Neil and a dear uncle and brother-in-law. Thank you to doctors and nurses in ICU for their care. Cremation private. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

BOWIE - A celebration for the life of Robert Bowie, aged 73 years, Glengarry Road, Inverness, will be held on Thursday, 25th July, 2019, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons’ Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Casual dress please.

HALL - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 19th July, 2019, Catherine Margaret Hall 'Cath' (nee Black), aged 70 years, Firthview Drive, Inverness, much loved wife of Billy, beloved mum of Craig and Frazer, also a dear granny, great-granny and good friend to many. Funeral service on Friday, 26th July, 2019, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons’ Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend.

MUNRO - Peacefully, in the care of Cradlehall Nursing Home, Inverness, on 19th July, 2019, Aileen Munro, aged 95 years, Taransay, Lower Muckovie Farm, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late William John (Jack), loving mother to Derek and Marlene, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A celebration of Aileen’s life will be held on Friday, 26th July, 2019, at 11.30am, in St Stephen's Church of Scotland, Southside Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland at the service or may be forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA.

REDMOND - Suddenly, but peacefully, on 17th July, 2019, in the care of Highview House, Ida Peggy Redmond (nee Statton), aged 88 years, previously of Lower Kessock Street sheltered housing and Maclennan Gardens, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Neil, much loved mother of Ian, Michelle, Peter, Neil, Helen, Elizabeth and the late Duncan, adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 25th July, 2019, at 12.30pm, in St Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Abban Street, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Epilepsy Scotland and Munlochy Animal Aid at the service or may be forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA. Safe in the arms of her Lord.

FAIRGRIEVE - Sadly, on Tuesday, 16th July, 2019, Mark Fairgrieve, of Inverness, aged 39 years. Premier Chef at The Beaufort Hotel, Inverness. Greatly loved son of Harry and Janette, beloved father of Louisa, loving partner of Roslynn, dear brother of David and Michael, uncle, a much loved and good friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 30th July, 2019, at 2pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to say a really fond farewell.

ROGERS - Peacefully, at Aden House, Inverness, on 15th July, 2019, Peggy Rogers, aged 99 years, late of Muir of Ord, wife of the late Norman, mother of Patrick, grandmother of William, great-grandmother of Ava and Edith, mother-in-law of Marilyn. Funeral service on Monday, 12th August, 2019, at 10am, at Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. No flowers please. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17 - 29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

REDMOND - Suddenly, but peacefully, on 17th July, 2019, in the care of Highview House, Ida Peggy Redmond (nee Statton), aged 88 years, previously of Lower Kessock Street sheltered housing and Maclennan Gardens, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Neil, much loved mother of Ian, Michelle, Peter, Neil, Helen, Elizabeth and the late Duncan, adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366. Safe in the arms of her Lord.

MACKINNON - (Inverness). Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital, on Saturday, 13th July, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, Archibald (Archie) Allan MacKinnon, Souter Drive, Inverness, aged 79 years. Retired Civil Servant and former Queens Own Highlander. Dearly loved husband of Rena, much loved dad of Mairi and Murdoch, dear brother-in-law of Helen and a loving uncle. Funeral service on Monday, 29th July, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations for Leukaemia Research are welcome at the service or forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.