Death Notices

McGILLVARY - Peacefully at home, on 5th June, 2019, after a long illness, Robert McGillvary (Bob), Balvaird Road, Muir of Ord, aged 87 years, ex Queen's Dragoon Guards and formerly McDiarmids. Dearly loved husband of Betty, much loved dad of Ali and Lesley, devoted grandad, great-grandad, dear brother and brother-in-law of Alex and Irene. Funeral service on Thursday, 13th June, 2019, at 2pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All friends respectfully invited.

GRANT - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, Patricia Ann Grant, 47 Esk Road, Inverness, aged 58 years. Care assistant. Beloved daughter of Sandra Strachan, much loved mother of Martin and Kelly, dearly loved sister to Paul, Malcolm, David, Audrey and Libby. Will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral service on Friday, 14th June, 2019, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to say a fond farewell.

URQUHART - Peacefully with his family at home, on 5th June, 2019, Ian Urquhart (Stumpy), aged 57 years, St Valery Avenue, Inverness, darling husband and best friend of Freda, cherished step-dad of Davie, beloved son of Dorothy and the late Murd, much loved brother of Gordon and Garry, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle and good friend. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 14th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

SMITH - Peacefully at home, on 31st May, 2019, Margaret Isabella Smith (nee Cameron), aged 90 years, Diriebught Road, Inverness, beloved wife, mum, mother-in-law and friend to many. Private cremation service will be held in accordance with Margaret's wishes. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ROBERTSON - Suddenly at home, on 4th June, 2019, John Donald Robertson, aged 58 years, St Drostans, Drumnadrochit, a dear son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 17th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Diabetes UK may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACINTOSH - Peacefully, with his daughter by his side, in the care of Cradlehall Care Home, Inverness on 2nd June, 2019, Alexander MacIntosh (Sandy), aged 89 years (formerly of Cook Drive, Inverness), beloved husband of the late Ethel and a much loved dad, grandad, great-grandad and father-in-law. Funeral service on Tuesday, 11th June, 2019, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

COFFEY - Peacefully at home with his family, on 30th May, 2019, Michael Coffey, aged 70 years, Miller Gardens, Inverness and formerly Huntly (butcher), beloved husband of Sheila, much loved dad of Michael, David, Eilaine and Brian, also a dear granda, great-granda, brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 10th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

BARRIE - Peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on 2nd June, 2019, Lily MacKay Barrie (nee Munro), aged 86 years, Drummond Road, Inverness, beloved wife of the late George Barrie, much loved mum of Noreen, Alan and Alison, also a dear granny, great-granny, sister and aunt. Following a private cremation, a Service of Thanksgiving will be held in the Ness Bank Church, Inverness on Thursday, 13th June, 2019, at 11.30am. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support and Maggie's Highlands may be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ANGUS - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 2nd June, 2019, Elspeth Jane Angus (nee Rizza), aged 83 years, R.I.P., Birch Place, Culloden, Inverness, beloved wife of Ian, much loved mum of Iain, Neil and the late Tony, a loving granny and great-granny, a dear mother-in-law, sister and cousin, also a good friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 12th June, 2019, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MEARNS - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, Margaret Park Mearns (nee Fraser), aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, dearly loved mother of James and Carolyn, much loved mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Funeral service on Thursday, 13th June, 2019, at 10.45am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, for Ward 9B Raigmore Hospital may be given at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors.

FRANCIS - Peacefully at home, on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle, Gary George Francis, 8 Temple Crescent, Inverness, aged 67 years, "make up man" formerly of the Beauty Box. Dearly loved partner of Carol, most loving dad of Sheree, Terry, Carrie and Bobbi, a very loving grandad and friend to many. Funeral details to follow. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

McWALTER - The funeral service for the late Grace Thomson, aged 78 years, Tomatin, will be held on Thursday, 13th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Diabetes UK at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

WILKINSON - Peacefully, at Southside Care Home, Inverness, on 31st May, 2019, Winifred Margaret (Winnie), aged 87 years, late of Beauly. Cremation private. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

MACQUARRIE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 2nd June, 2019, Duncan MacQuarrie MBE, MA, HMIe, aged 73 years, Charleston, North Kessock. Beloved husband of Edith (nee Campbell), devoted father of Gwen, Sarah and Anna, also a much loved grandfather, brother and uncle. Funeral service on Friday, 14th June, 2019, at 1pm, in the Old High Church, Inverness; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for UK Sepsis Trust and HDU Raigmore Hospital at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA. Car parking available at the funeral home.

DOUGLAS - Peacefully, at Southside Nursing Home, Inverness, on 30th May, 2019, Dick Douglas, aged 88 years, formerly of Diriebught Road, Inverness, church officer of Ness Bank Church. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, much loved dad of Ian and Pauline, father-in-law to Charlie and a dearly loved granda and great-granda. Funeral service on Tuesday, 11th June, 2019, at 10.30am, in Ness Bank Church, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Alzheimer Scotland and Kidney Research UK at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

ROSS - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 28th May, 2019, Ronald Ross, aged 87 years, Culduthel Road, Inverness, retired Texaco (CPL). Beloved husband of Sadie (nee Mackay), loving father of Joan, dearly loved grandad of Claire and Graham. Funeral service today (Friday), 7th June, 2019, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA.

GUNN - Suddenly but peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ICU, on 2nd June, 2019, Stephen Gunn, aged 53 years, 22 Kennedy Drive, Inverness (store supervisor Raigmore Hospital, Inverness). Adored husband of Lorna, much loved dad of Jemma, Samantha, John, Elizabeth and the late Charles, treasured grandad of Craig, Nicky, Archie and Molly, beloved son of Annie and the late George, brother of David, a much loved father-in-law, brother-in-law and friend to many. Funeral service on Saturday, 15th June, 2019, at 10am, 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 Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ICU at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

BEGG - Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Highland Hospice, on Saturday, 1st June, 2019, Pauline Anne Begg (nee Robertson), aged 61 years. Catering assistant, Raigmore Hospital. Eldest daughter of the late James and Georgina Robertson, Knockando, Moray, dearly loved wife of Grant, loving mum to Donna and Cheryl, cherished Popo to 5 grandchildren, a dear sister, aunt and good friend of many. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service private. Donations welcome for the Highland Hospice, please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

FERGUSON - Nancy Baxter (nee Maclean) 29th May 2019. Service of Thanksgiving at St Andrew's Church Meols, Wirral, on Wednesday, 12th June, 2019, at 12 noon. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK, c/o Quinns FS, Hoylake, Wirral CH47 2AF. Tel. 0151 632 2205.

MIMER - Sadly, on 2nd June, 2019, William Wallace Mimer, aged 66 years, loving husband and friend of Jean, much loved dad of Laura, proud grampa to Chloe, William and Sophia, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Private family funeral. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.