Death Notices

MACLEOD - Suddenly, but peacefully, on Monday, 15th July, 2019, at Raigmore Hospital, Donald Alexander MacLeod 'Donnie', aged 74 years. Former employee of H. MacRae and Co and Tulloch Timber System, caretaker of Smithton Green Hall. Beloved husband of the late Margaret MacLeod, much loved dad of Sally Ann, Heather and Jamie, a dear brother, cousin, grandad, great-grandad and wonderful friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 25th July, 2019, at 10.30am, in Inshes Church; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Donations invited at the service for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland, or please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

BROWN - Passed away on Monday, 8th July, 2019, at Raigmore Hospital. Anthony Rae Brown, 16 Viewfield Avenue, Beauly, and of Crelevan, Strathglass, aged 72 years. Former music publishers official. Beloved husband of the late Muriel, much loved brother and friend of many. Funeral service on Monday, 29th July, 2019, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Struy Cemetery. All warmly invited.

BROWN - Peacefully in her sleep, with family by her side, at Whitebridge on 15th July, 2019, Janet (nee Sutherland), aged 89 years, of Laggan Road, Inverness and formerly of Glen Brittle, Skye. Retired teacher from Foyers and Lochardil Primary Schools. Beloved wife of the late Ralph, much loved mother of Fred, George and Iain, loving sister of the late Allie, Joe and Willie Sutherland (Carbost, Skye), also a dear granny and great-granny. Funeral service 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.

BOWIE - Very unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home on 13th July, 2019, Robert Bowie, aged 73 years, Glengarry Road, Inverness, (Network Rail, RMT, BB's, IDTC, Sheridan Myers and lifelong union activist), soulmate and adored husband of Sheila, loving father of Peter, Andrew, Sandra and Robert, a much loved son-in-law, father-in-law and granda, devoted master of Dakota and friend to many. A celebration of Robert's life 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. No flowers. Donations, if desired, to Maggie's Highlands and the Cancer General Fund, Raigmore Hospital (Macmillan Suite) may be given at the service.

FRASER - Suddenly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 12th July, 2019, Elizabeth Mary (Betty), aged 80 years, Culduthel Mains Court, Inverness, retired Staff Nurse at the former Bellevue Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Alistair, much loved mum of Kevin and Lynne, loving granny of Fraser, Tara, Kian, and Ava, dearly loved sister of Brian, also a dear aunt, mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Funeral service on Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019, at 10.30am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for the British Heart Foundation at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

SECKER - Suddenly but peacefully, on 14th July, 2019, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, James (Jim) Secker, aged 71, Oldtown Place, Inverness. Retired carer for Highland Home Care and horticulturalist for Glasgow, Fife and Highland Councils. Much loved dad of Ruth, David and Lynn, brother of Linda and grandpa to Danni, Jordan and Ben. Funeral service on Friday, 26th July, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Chest, Heart and Stroke and Diabetes Scotland at the ceremony or may be forwarded to the funeral directors, William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness IV2 6AB.

McQUADE - Peacefully, at Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on 15th July, 2019, Roberta (Bobby), aged 78 years, Leachkin, Inverness, dearly loved wife of Gerry, much loved mam to Rab, Fran, Sharon and the late Gerry, a treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019, at 10am, at Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Highland Hospice at the ceremony or may be forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

CLARK - At Raigmore, on 7th July, 2019, Alison (90), Inverness, formerly Grantown. Wife of the late Fred, mother of Graeme, sister of Mike and the late Jessie Ronaldson, aunt and great-aunt. Thanks to William T. Fraser and Son for carrying out funeral according to Alison's wishes and Rev. Norman Maciver, Inshes Church. Thanks to Dr Carolyn Simpson, Dunedin Practice for exceptional care, all carers who helped Alison and friends who kept in touch.

JONES - The funeral service for Norman Jones, Firview, Muir of Balnagowan, Ardersier, will take place today (Friday), 19th July, 2019, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MACASKILL - The funeral service for Norman (Tabs) George MacAskill, 30 Mill Road, Nairn, will take place today (Friday), 19th July, 2019, at 2pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

GRANT - Peacefully, on Thursday, 11th July, 2019, in the excellent care of the Moy Unit, Meallmore Lodge Care Home, James Douglas Grant, 100 Oldtown Road, Inverness, aged 80 years, former motor mechanic British Telecom. Dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved father of David, dear brother of Jessie and of the late Robert, Adam and Sadie, a thoughtful neighbour and friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Moy Unit, Meallmore and S.S.P.C.A may be given at the service or forwarded to the funeral director. All warmly invited.

PEARSON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 8th July, 2019, Herbert Derek Pearson, aged 86 years, Tigh na Creag, Muir of Ord. Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of Howard and Jeanette. Funeral service on Friday, 19th July, 2019, at 1.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Urray Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Cancer Research UK at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

FULLERTON - Very peacefully, at home with his family present, on 9th July, 2019, Robert Fullerton (Bob), aged 72 years, of Drakies Avenue, Inverness. (Veteran of 4RTR, formerly of Haven Products and Delmore Cars, very active member of The Order of St John, Scotland and Free Masonary). Much loved husband of Gwen, best dad to Kenneth and Kirsty, father-in-law to Alison, proud grandpa to Angus, Anna and Finlay, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to all. Funeral service on Friday, 19th July, 2019, at 10.30am, at Inverness Crematorium, to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for The Order of St John, Scotland at the service or may be forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA.

LEITCH - Funeral service for the late Nellie Mary Leitch (nee MacKenzie), aged 87 years, to be held on Thursday, 18th July, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

LINTON - Peacefully, in the care of the R.N.I. Community Hospital, Inverness, on 5th July, 2019, Lydia McMurray Linton, S.E.N., CFT, MNAO, aged 79 years, Lochalsh Road, Inverness (retired nurse), a dear sister, aunt and friend. Sadly missed. Funeral service on Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019, at 1pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; to be followed by a committal service at Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation and Highland Hospice may be given at the service.

JONES - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 10th July, 2019, Norman Jones, Firview, Muir of Balnagowan, Ardersier, aged 74 years. Retired farmer Muir of Balnagowan and former British Airways Captain. Beloved husband of Theresa, loving dad of Oliver, Christopher, Louise and Rebecca, dear grandad of Sophie and Evie and brother to Peter. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service on Friday, 19th July, 2019, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend.

LEITCH - Peacefully, in the care of Cradlehall Nursing Home, Inverness, on 10th July, 2019, Nellie Mary Leitch (nee MacKenzie), aged 87 years, formerly of Hazel Avenue, Inverness, beloved wife of the late Donald (Soames) Leitch, a much loved mother of Sidney, Raymond, Iain and Mary, also a dear mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, great-great-granny, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service on Thursday, 18th July, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the ARCHIE Foundation, Highlands may be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

WEDDERBURN - Pamela Désirée Scrymgeour died on 25th June, 2019, aged 93 years, at home with her son James beside her. Wife of the late Ian and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, and a friend to many. Private funeral. Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Church, Croachy, on Thursday, 18th July, 2019, at 3pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Highland Hospice, c/o John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA. Tel. 01463 233366.

FULLERTON - Very peacefully at home with his family present, on 9th July, 2019, Robert Fullerton (Bob), aged 72 years, of Drakies Avenue, Inverness. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

RUSSELL - The funeral mass for Sarah Russell, formerly of 132 St Valery Avenue, Inverness, will take place today (Friday), 12th July, 2019, at 10am, in St Mary's R. C. Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.