Death Notices

PATERSON - (Drakies). Peacefully, at Kingsmills Care Home, on Saturday, 2nd March, 2019, William (Bill), aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Vi, much loved dad of Shirley, Diane, Brenda and Gillian and a loving granda. A private service will be held in Aberdeen, at the family’s request.

McGREGOR - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 2nd March, 2019, Robert McGregor (Bob), aged 91 years, 4 The Riggs, Fort Augustus. Funeral particulars from later press. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACLEAN - The funeral service for Marie (Mary) MacLean, 6 Ashie Road, Inverness, will take place on Monday, 11th March, 2019, at 10.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome.

MACKENZIE - Suddenly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 2nd March, 2019, surrounded by her family, Dee Mackenzie, aged 80 years, R.I.P., Bruce Avenue, Inverness, a loving mother of David, Karen, Kim and Shona, also a much loved Nan and a dear sister, mother-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 12th March, 2019, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Diabetes UK Inverness & District Group may be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 20th February, 2019, Avril MacKenzie, aged 49 years, Pumpgate Court, Inverness, beloved daughter of the late Drew and Margaret MacKenzie, also a dear mum, sister and niece. Funeral service on Wednesday, 13th March, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKAY - The funeral service for William Andrew MacKay, Bridgend Tomatin, will take place on Monday, 11th March, 2019, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MACKAY - Peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, on 27th February, 2019, Louise Ann MacKay (nee Cumming), aged 39 years, 3 Slackbuie Way, Inverness, an incredible lady who defied the odds. Beloved wife of Donnie, deeply cherished mother of Will, Cal, Mya and Zoe, dearest daughter of Marion Breau, adored sister of Alan and Graeme, a loving aunty and sister-in-law to Bruce. Brave and inspirational till the end. Funeral service tomorrow (Saturday), 9th March, 2019, at 10am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for the Highland Hospice at the service. Car parkin g available at the funeral home.

FOSTER - The funeral service for Samuel Leonard Foster, Nessieview, Lairgmore Croft, Lochend, Inverness, will take place today (Friday), 8th March, 2019, at 12.15pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

DUFF - (Inverness). Peacefully at home, on Monday, 4th March, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after a hard fought b attle borne with such amazing courage, Alistair Roy Duff, 11 Abertarff Road, Inverness, aged 60 years. Formerly of Drumnadrochit. Dearl y loved husband of Lorraine, much loved dad of Chris and Rebecca, devoted grandad of Jack, loving father-in-law of Matthew and Sarah, a dear brother and friend to many. A celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday, 13th March, 2019, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to New Kilmore Cemetery, Drumnadrochit. All welcome to attend. Donations are welcome at the service for Pancreatic Cancer Scotland or can be forwarded to the funeral directors.

CLARK - Funeral service for the late Ernie Clark, aged 80 years, Lochalsh Road, Inverness, will be held on Monday, 11th March, 2019, at 1.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons’ Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private.

CAFFREY - Suddenly at home, on 4th March, 2019, Vaughan Caffrey, aged 55 years, King Duncan's Road, Inverness. A much loved son, brother and uncle. For service details please contact the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

BILLING - Suddenly, but peacefully at home, on Monday, 4th March, 2019, Gena Billing, 43 Oakwood Court, Inverness. Formerly of Craigleith, Edinburgh, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Jimmy, loving mother of Christopher, Nicola and Matthew, loving grandma of Khaleb and Jean-Asha, dear mother-in-law of Billy, a dear sister and sister-in-law of Maggie and Tony, and a loving aunty/auntie. Will be sadly missed by Liz, John, Irene and her many friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, at 2pm, in Warriston Crematorium, Edinburgh. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation may be given at the service or forwarded to William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors, Culduthel Road, Inverness IV2 6AB.