Death Notices

URQUHART Passed away at home, on Sunday, 2nd March, 2025, Janice Violet Urquhart (nee Davey), aged 68 years, Grigor Drive, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

OAG Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on 3rd March, 2025, John MacPherson Oag (Ian), aged 76 years, Old Mill Lane, Inverness. Devoted husband of Anne, also a much loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral private in Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons

MASSON (Nairn/Bridge of Allan). Peacefully, at his home, on Sunday, 23rd February, 2025, Ian Edward Masson, of Lochloy Road, Nairn and formerly of Bridge of Allan, aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Kay, a much loved father of Elliot and Paul, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and great- grandfather and a sadly missed brother. Funeral service at David M Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 5AP on Friday, 14th March, at 11:00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Marie Curie.

PAYNE Peacefully, surrounded by family, on 25th February, 2025, Evelyn Payne (Evie), formerly of Eriskay Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Peter Payne and Duncan Grant, a much loved and missed mum, granny, nana and great-granny. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

WYCLIFFE-JONES Christine passed away peacefully on 11th February 2025, aged 93 years. Devoted wife of the late Dr Stephen Wycliffe-Jones (former GP in Inverness). Loving mum to Keith, Heather and Carol Eleanor, will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Penmount Crematorium, Truro, on Thursday, 6th March, 2025, at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations welcomed in her memory for Dementia UK, may be given online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk or cheques made payable to the charity can be sent to: Elaine Harrison Funeral Director at Stockman and Loram, 7 Churston Broadway, Paignton, TQ4 6LE.Tel. 01803 843710.

MILSON Passed away at Raigmore Hospital, on Thursday, 20th February, 2025, after a long illness, Elizabeth (Betty) Milson (née Elliot), 18, St Andrew Drive, Inverness, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of Keith, devoted mum to Keith and Derek, mother-in-law to Alison, cherished granny, great-granny and a dear sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service on Tuesday, 11th March, 2025, at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. All welcome. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

LAWRENCE Peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, on 24th February, 2025, Dorothy (Dot) Lawrence, aged 69 years, nursing assistant Craig Dunain Hospital. Eldest daughter of the late Bob and Rosa Parker, much loved sister of Fiona, Isabel and Robert and a dear sister-in-law, also a cherished aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 11th March, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Highland Hospice may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

ROSS Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on 19th February, 2025, Sarah (Sadie) Ross, aged 89 years, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, loving mother of Joan, dearly loved nana of Claire and Graham, much loved mother-in-law of John. Funeral service on Tuesday, 4th March at 11am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend; thereafter interment private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sadie for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

LEDINGHAM The funeral service for the late George Ledingham, 1 Culduthel Place, Inverness, aged 85 years, will take place on Tuesday, 4th March, 2025, at 12noon, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

KENNARD Peacefully, at home on Thursday, 20th February, 2025, Vernon Edward Kennard, The Moorings, Dochgarroch, aged 88 years. Proprietor Loch Ness Pianos. Dearly loved husband of Fiona, much loved dad and grandpa. Funeral service on Friday, 7th March, at 10.30am, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

THOM Passed away at the Highland Hospice on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, Sandy Thom, 21 Fairfield Road, Inverness, aged 64 years. Former Manager Clydesdale Bank. Much loved husband of Diane, precious and loving father to Eilidh, a dear brother, uncle, colleague and friend of many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 12th March, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

MURPHY Funeral ceremony for the late Stanley Murphy, aged 92 years, Towerhill Gardens, Inverness, will be held on Tuesday, 4th March, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CLARK Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Friday, 21st February, 2025, Winnie Clark (nee Harthill), aged 98 years, Fairfield Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Ernest, much loved by Shona, Rab and Iona, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt to many. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 11th March, 2025, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' funeral home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Winnie towards RNLI (North Kessock), may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

BARR Peacefully, at home, on 19th February, 2025, Shirley (nee Booth), aged 72 years, former teacher, Culloden Academy, Inverness. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mum of Julie and Marianne and a proud granny. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 5th March, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No black ties please. Family flowers only but donations for the Macmillan Cancer Suite may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACKENZIE Peacefully, on Thursday, 20th February, 2025 in the excellent care of Castlehill Care Home, Marline Maude MacKenzie, 76 Diriebught Road, Inverness, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry MacKenzie, Highland Council Chartered Surveyor. Most loving mother to Alison, Caroline and David, dear mother-in-law, granny, great-granny and a good friend. Funeral service on Thursday, 6th March at 12.30pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. A warm welcome to say a fond farewell.

MACDONALD Peacefully, on Friday, 21st February, 2025, in the loving care of Culduthel Care Home, Muriel MacDonald (nee MacKintosh), Maurlynd, Inverfarigaig and formerly of Lochend, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan MacDonald, adored mum of Maureen and the late Lynda, a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and a dear friend to many. Funeral service on Monday, 17th March, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Foyers Cemetery at 1.30pm. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Muriel for the MacKenzie Centre, Inverness, may be given at the service.

MITCHELL The funeral service for the late Susan Lona Mitchell, 4 Blackthorn Road, Culloden, aged 79 years, will take place on Friday, 7th March, 2025, at 12noon, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

ROBSON The funeral service for the late Sandra Morrison Robson (nee Gauld), 97 Ashton Road, Inverness, aged 74 years, will take place on Monday, 3rd March, 2025, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

DRYBURGH Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 25th February, 2025, Sandy Dryburgh, 59 Oldtown Road, Inverness, aged 81 years. One-time BT Engineer also head of IT at the Aquadome. Much loved husband to Hang, greatly loved father to Emma-Jane, Alexander and Tom, grandfather to Alexander and William, dear brother of Dot, much loved by all the extended family and good friends. Funeral service on Tuesday, 11th March, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser & Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. Dress code - smart, with a splash of colour.

COPLAND Peacefully, at home on Thursday, 13th February, 2025, Robert James Copland (Bobby), aged 76 years, Oak Avenue, Inverness. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 7th March, 2025, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' funeral home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please.