Death Notices

MACSWEEN - Anne died peacefully at her home in Catrine, Ayrshire, on 10th June, 2019, aged 31 years. A beloved daughter, sister and mother to baby Oliver James. Funeral took place in North Harris Free Church,Tarbert on 19th June, followed by interment in Luskentyre Cemetery. Very sorely missed. Donald, Rosslyn and Donna, 30 Scalpay.

DICKSON - Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 20th June, 2019, Elizabeth Holmes Dickson (nee Gunn), aged 80 years, Wyvis Place, Inverness, mother of Elizabeth, Vivian and the late Wendy, granny, great-granny and friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 2nd July, 2019, 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, if desired, to the Highland Hospice may be given at the service.

LOW - Peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, on Friday, 21st June, 2019, Rodney (Rod) Low, aged 53 years, 41 Moray Park Place, Inverness. Beloved husband of Deirdre, devoted father to Jack, Hannah, Cameron and Calum, much loved son of Albert and Rena, loving brother to Diane, a dear grandad, uncle, son-in-law and brother-in-law. Funeral service on Tuesday, 2nd July, 2019, at 10.30am, at Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church, Wellside Road, Balloch, Inverness; thereafter to Petty Cemetery, Tornagrain. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations are invited for the Highland Hospice at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

MACRAE - Suddenly at home with his family, on 22nd June, 2019, Angus Norman MacRae (Innes), aged 66 years, of Churchill Road, Inverness. Son of the late Donald John and Tina MacRae, loving husband of Christina, beloved dad of Angus, Linda, Tina and Fiona, dear brother of Murdo and Roddy, much loved grandad of Chloe, Angus, Neil, Christopher, Katie, Sophie, Lucy, Charlie, Lewis and the late David, also a much loved father-in-law. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 4th July, 2019, at 12.15pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Daviot Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for the British Heart Foundation and Kinlochshiel Shinty Club at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

VAN WOERDEN - Johannes Dirk van Woerden, Holm Dell Avenue, Inverness, husband of the late Margaret Finlayson and much loved father and opa, passed away peacefully at home, on 25th June, 2019. "But as for me, I thine own face in righteousness will see; and with thy likeness, when I wake, I satisfy'd shall be." Psalm 17:15. Funeral at Kingsview Christian Centre, on Monday, 1st July, 2019, at 1.30pm. The family wish to express grateful thanks to carers, nurses and medical staff for their kindness and care to Jan over the last few years.

McKENZIE - Fiona. Peacefully, at Kilbryde Hospice, East Kilbride, on 22nd June, 2019, Fiona, beloved wife of Gordon, loving mother of Chris, Ronnie and Craig and an adored grandma of Grace, Max, Ailsa, Logan and Cameron. Funeral service to be held on Thursday, 4th July, 2019, at 10.30am, at Cartsbridge Evangelical Church, Clarkston G76 8DP; and thereafter to Philipshill Cemetery, East Kilbride G76 9HS. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers, to Cancer Research.

BAIKIE - Peacefully, on Tuesday, 25th June, 2019, after a time of comfort and care at Meallmore Lodge Nursing Home, Margaret Baikie (nee Marwick), ex Highlands and Islands Enterprise, 49 Darris Road, Inverness, aged 82 years. Beloved wife to Jim for a memorable 60 years, precious and much-loved mother to Alan, mother-in-law to Nicki and grandmother to Jordan, loving sister to Ann. Private arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

GRAY - Derek Webster. Suddenly, on Thursday, 20th June, 2019, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, Derek, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Claire, former husband of Ann, loving father of Paula, Michelle, Nikki, Drew and Stephen, a much loved grandad, son of the late Drew and Iris and brother of the late John. Funeral service at Woodside Crematorium, Paisley PA1 2NP on Tuesday, 2nd July, 2019, at 11.30am. Informal gathering to celebrate his life at Crown Court Hotel, Inverness, on Friday, 5th July, at 2pm, to which all relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

MARSHALL - Peacefully, on 21st June, 2019, after a short illness, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, Jessie Ann 'Nannie' (nee Stephen), aged 93 years, Drumnadrochit. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

LOW - Peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, on Friday, 21st June, 2019, Rodney (Rod) Low, aged 53 years, 41 Moray Park Place, Inverness. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

MACRAE - Suddenly, at home with his family, on 22nd June, 2019, Angus Norman MacRae (Innes), aged 66 years, of Churchill Road, Inverness. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

ROSS - The funeral service for the late Hannah will be held tomorrow (Wednesday), 26th June, 2019, at 1pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Contin Cemetery. All friends welcome to attend. Donations are invited for ICU, Raigmore Hospital at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

WILSON - Funeral ceremony for the late Matthew Wilson (Matt), aged 47 years, will be held tomorrow (Wednesday), 26th June, 2019, at 10am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

DICKSON - Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 20th June, 2019, Elizabeth Holmes Dickson (nee Gunn), aged 80 years, Wyvis Place, Inverness. Funeral particulars from later press. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

DUNBAR - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, surrounded by her family, on 19th June, 2019, Doreen Dunbar, aged 85 years, Moray Park Terrace, Inverness, late of Riverside, Lairg. Beloved wife of the late Eddie Dunbar, a much loved mum, gran and aunt. Funeral service on Monday, 1st July, 2019, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend, feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for New Start Highland at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully at home, after a long illness, on 15th June, 2019, Catherine Hay MacKenzie (Kay), aged 80 years, St Mary's Avenue, Inverness, loving mum of Scott and the late Kathryn, doting nana of Simon, also a dear sister, mother-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service on Monday, 24th June, 2019, at 10.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Renal Unit, Raigmore Hospital may be given at the service.

SHARP - The funeral mass for Christopher Sharp, 32 Braes of Conon, Conon Bridge, will take place today (Friday), 21st June, 2019, at 10am, in St Mary's R.C. Church, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son.

DUNBAR - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, surrounded by her family, on 19th June, 2019, Doreen Dunbar, aged 85 years, Moray Park Terrace, Inverness, late of Riverside, Lairg. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

WILSON - Passed away after a short illness, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on 14th June, 2019, Matthew Wilson (Matt), aged 47 years, a dear husband, dad, son, brother and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 26th June, 2019, at 10am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Highland One Stop Shop and Mikeysline may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 17th June, 2019, Christopher Charles Mackenzie (Robin), aged 88 years, 4 Rose Place, Avoch, beloved husband of the late Mary (Edie), a dear step-father, brother and uncle. Funeral service on Wednesday, 26th June, 2019, at 10am, in D. Chisholm & Sons’ Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Cromarty New Wester Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Black Isle Cares may be given at the service.