Death Notices

DALLAS - Annie Primrose, at the age of 101 years, passed away peacefully in the care of the staff at Cradlehall Care Home, Inverness. Daughter of the late Hugh and Jessie Dallas, Lonnie Farm, Dalcross, dear aunt to Sally, David and Elizabeth. Funeral private. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

ROSS - Our darling little Hannah, aged 29 years, of Jamestown and formerly of Inverness, peacefully went home with Jesus on 18th June 2019. Much loved daughter of Colin and Aileen, precious twin sister of Zara, beloved granddaughter, niece and cousin. Funeral service on 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.

SPENCE - Peacefully, in the care of the R.N.I. Community Hospital, Inverness, surrounded by her loving family, on 16th June, 2019, Mary Margaret Spence (nee MacKenzie), aged 92 years, Lilac Grove, Inverness, beloved wife of the late William, much loved mam of Stephen, Margaret, Martin and the late Laurence, a loving granny and great-granny, a special mother-in-law of Angela, also a dear sister-in-law, auntie and good friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 26th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Ward 2, R.N.I. may be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

McLAREN - Funeral ceremony for the late Donald James McLaren (Donnie), aged 80 years, Towerhill Gardens, Cradlehall, Inverness (Shell tanker driver), will be held on Tuesday, 25th June, 2019, at 10.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend.

NICHOLSON - Passed away on Saturday, 15th June, 2019, at Raigmore Hospital, Alexander (Sandy) Nicholson, 6 St Valery Park, Dalneigh, Inverness, aged 76 years. Former Bar Manager Muirtown Motel. Beloved husband to Jane Sutherland for a memorable 56 years, much loved dad to Sandy, George, Sandra, Andrew, Martin, Tracey and Wilma, loved father-in-law, cherished grandfather to 20, wonderful great-grandfather to 19, a dear brother and loyal friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 2nd July, 2019, at 1pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter committal at Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited.

CRAWFORD - Peacefully, at home, in her 93rd year, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, 16th June, 2019, Agnes Gilmour (Nan), devoted mother of Scott, Anne and Alan and beloved wife of the late John Dale Crawford. A loving aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral service will be held on Friday, 28th June, 2019, at 2pm, at Inverness Crematorium. All friends warmly invited. Family flowers only please but donations, in lieu, if desired, to cancer research charities may be given at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA. A life well lived and loved.

FRASER - Passed away peacefully, at The Highland Hospice, on Tuesday, 18th June, 2019, Lesley Grace Fraser, 40 Ardness Place, Inverness, aged 56 years. Beloved daughter of Edith and the late Robert Fraser of Beauly and Birnie, Elgin, greatly loved sister and sister-in-law of Robert and Gillian and loving cousin to Morag. Loyal and devoted secretary of over 28 years to William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors. Her life will be fondly remembered by all friends and families whom she gave much comfort to, above and beyond the call of duty. Funeral service on Friday, 28th June, 2019, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery. All welcome to say a fond farewell. Family flowers only. Donations invited at the service for The Highland Hospice or please forward to the funeral directors.

PHILLIPS - On 11th June, 2019, while conducting an exploration dive on the St Lawrence river in Canada. Thomas "Andy" Phillips Msc, Bsc (Hons), aged 46 years, tragically lost his life. Beloved son of Duncan (and the late Lin) and loving brother of Michelle. The funeral, on discovery of his body (still not recovered), will be held in Canada.

CAMPBELL - (Phioneas, Beauly). Local Archer, Bill Campbell of Phioneas, Beauly, aged 68 years, passed away peacefully, at The Highland Hospice, Inverness on Friday, 14th June, 2019. Beloved husband, loving brother, stepdad, uncle and grandpa. Funeral service will be held in Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 25th June, 2019, commencing at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if so desired, may be made at the service for The Highland Hospice. Enquiries to D.J. MacLennan & Son, Muir of Ord. Tel. 01463 870891.

THOMSON - (Inverness). Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 14th June, 2019, in the loving care of his family, Kenneth (Ken), aged 65 years, past President of the Camanachd Association and former Director of Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. Beloved husband of Tan, proud and devoted dad to Aoom and Arm, dear brother of David, brother-in-law to Chris Ann and a friend to many, will be sorely missed. Funeral service on Tuesday, 25th June, 2019, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Macmillan Nurses, Marie Curie and the Camanachd Association can be given at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors.

SHARP - (Conon Bridge). Suddenly at home, on 12th June, 2019, Christopher Sharp, 32 Braes of Conon, Conon Bridge, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marija Dolores, much loved father of Christopher, Dominic and Andreana, devoted grandad of Darian, Leah, Katarina and Sophia. Funeral mass tomorrow (Friday), 21st June, 2019, at 10am, in St Mary’s R. C. Church, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Smile Train welcome at the service or forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

SHARP - (Conon Bridge). Suddenly, at home, on 12th June, 2019, Christopher Sharp, 32 Braes of Conon, Conon Bridge, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Marija Dolores, much loved father of Christopher, Dominic and Andreana, devoted grandad of Darian, Leah, Katarina and Sophia. Funeral Mass on Friday, 21st June, 2019, at 10am, in St Mary's R.C. Church, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Smile Train welcome at the service or forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

SPENCE - Peacefully, in the care of the R.N.I. Community Hospital, Inverness, on 16th June, 2019, Mary Margaret Spence (nee MacKenzie), aged 92 years, Lilac Grove, Inverness. Funeral particulars from later press. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MUIR - A service of remembrance and thanksgiving for the late Catriona Kinloch Muir (nee Male), aged 69 years, Drumossie Avenue, Inverness, will be held on Friday, 21st June, 2019, at 12 noon, in Dalneigh Church, Inverness; following a private committal service in Kilvean Cemetery. All family and friends are warmly invited. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

McLAREN - Peacefully, at home, on 14th June, 2019, Donald James McLaren (Donnie), aged 80 years, Towerhill Gardens, Cradlehall, Inverness (Shell tanker driver), beloved husband of Kath, much loved dad of Brian and Jacqui, proud granda of David and Daniel, also a dear brother, uncle and father-in-law. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 25th June, 2019, at 10.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons’ Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Ward 2A, Raigmore Hospital may be given at the door.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully, at home, after a long illness, on 15th June, 2019, Catherine Hay MacKenzie (Kay), aged 80 years, St Mary's Avenue, Inverness. Funeral particulars from later press. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

LEGGE - Funeral service for the late Arlene Legge, aged 59 years, St Valery Avenue, Inverness, will be held tomorrow (Wednesday), 19th June, 2019, at 1pm, in the Trinity Church, Huntly Place, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CHISHOLM - Funeral service for the late Hester Cameron Chisholm, Falconer Court, Inverness, will be held on Saturday, 22nd June, 2019, at 10.30am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CADENHEAD - Suddenly, but peacefully, in the care of Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on 13th June, 2019, Margaret Kathleen Cadenhead (Marlene), aged 86 years, Drumossie Avenue, Inverness, much loved sister of the late Alistair and Iris, also a loving aunt of Wilma and great-aunt of Christopher, Stuart and Laura. Funeral service on Thursday, 20th June, 2019, at 9.15am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Petty Cemetery (Castle Stuart). All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Salvation Army may be given at the service.

CRAWFORD - Peacefully, at home, in her 93rd year, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, 16th June, 2019, Agnes Gilmour (Nan), devoted mother of Scott, Anne and Alan and beloved wife of the late John Dale Crawford. A loving aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. A life well lived and loved. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.