Death Notices

BEGG Peacefully, at home, on 29th April, 2024, Jack Begg, aged 92 years, Milton Crescent, Inverness. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Jacci, Lorraine, Gary and Pamela, also a dear ghia to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 16th May, 2024, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Jack towards Marie Curie may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

RICHMOND Peacefully, on 4th May, 2024, Mark Charles Richmond, aged 60 years, Skinner Court, Inverness. Beloved partner of Diane, much loved father of Amy, Jake and the late Molly, also an adored grandad. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 15th May, 2024, at 11am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. No flowers please.

MILNE Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 30th April, 2024, Barbara Fraser Milne (nee Cameron), aged 81 years, Cranmore Drive, Smithton. Beloved wife of the late James Alfred Milne, cherished mum of James, Lizzie, Jenny and Michael, a very special gran and great-gran, a dear sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 16th May, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Barbara for Scottish Ambulance Service (Inverness) may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home.

GORDON Sadly, due to a road traffic accident, on Monday, 6th May, 2024, on the A9, Morven Gordon, 46A Craig Na Gower Avenue, Aviemore aged 42 years. Operations Co-ordinator, Boiler and Valve Engineering, Nairn. So much loved by her heart broken mother Carol and brothers, Jamie and Fraser. Loving aunty, cousin, niece and a cherished friend to many. Funeral details to follow from William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MICHIE (Beauly). Moira Lee (nee Smith) passed away peacefully, in her 90th year, on Thursday, 2nd May, 2024, in the exceptional care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness. Loving wife to the late Harry, dearly loved mother of Alison, Deirdre and David, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and good friend to many. Funeral service will be held at Urray West Church, Muir of Ord, on Thursday, 16th May, 2024, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Urray Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service in aid of the Highland Hospice. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

JACK Peacefully, on 13th March, 2024, Marsaili Jack, aged 40 years, Inverness, a dear mum, sister, auntie and friend. Funeral arrangements from D. Chisholm & Sons.

SUTHERLAND Peacefully, at Highland Hospice, on 6th May, 2024, with his wife by his side, Squadron Leader, Duncan (Son) Sutherland, aged 64 years, Caulfield Park, Inverness, motor mechanic and gliding instructor. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 23rd May, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Duncan for Highland Hospice and Macmillan Nurses may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

CARNALL Peacefully, on Monday, 29th April, 2024, at Raigmore Hospital, Linda Carnall (nee Foster), 14 Fraser Court, Kiltarlity, aged 71 years. Beloved wife of Trevor, much loved mother to Daryl, Stuart and Shona. Sadly missed by neighbours and many friends. Funeral service on Tuesday, 14th May, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

MACLACHLAN Peacefully, on Wednesday, 1st May, 2024, at the Highland Hospice, Ann Catherine MacLachlan, I5 Burnside Drive, Westhill, Inverness, aged 47 years. Nurse and carer. Most loving mother to Hannah and Olivia, beloved daughter of Catherine Cameron and the late Duncan MacLachlan, step daughter to Ian, dearly loved sister to John, sister-in-law to Tanya and aunt to Danielle. A sore miss to colleagues and many friends. Funeral service on Tuesday, 14th May, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

WYLIE Peacefully, at Ward 5C, Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 1st May, 2024, Helen Wylie, 35 Royal Ness Court, Inverness aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Douglas, much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and a good friend of many. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

CHRISTIE (Elgin). It is with great sadness we announce that Mary Margaret Christie, aged 73 years, has passed away on 2nd May, 2024, at Dr Gray's Hosptial, Elgin. Beloved wife to Michael, sister to Kathleen and Andrew, mother to Jennifer, Gordon, John, Julie and to Marianne who passed away at the age of 17 years to cancer. Grandmother to Jessica, Jack, Marianne, Jasmine, Aaron, Jake, Mickey and Arianna. Mary's funeral service will be held tomorrow (Wednesday), 8th May, at 12 noon, at Meadow Hillock Funeral Chapel, Burghead. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, can be made at the chapel to R.N.I.B.

BROUGH Alison Brough, Rosemarkie, passed away peacefully, holding hands with her two sons, at County Community Hospital, Invergordon, on 29th April, 2024, aged 67. Alison was a widow to James Brough, a mum to Ben and Julian, a granny to Poppy, Lachlan, Posie, Coralie and Sunny Bear, a sister to Michael and Jerry and an aunt to Shakti, Mayva and Ania. Alison had a vivacious and energetic personality crowned with a hooting laugh. She fought bravely against cancer and was inspired to push through the dreaded chemo by her love for her family and friends. Alison had a lifelong passion for music and a beautiful singing voice. She played a prominent role in music in the local community, first as a teacher and then through her involvement in various choirs. Alison's funeral service will take place on Thursday, 9th May at 1.30pm, in St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Fortrose; thereafter to Fortrose & Rosemarkie New Cemetery. All friends and family are invited. Reception afterwards. We encourage you to bring flowers as bright and vibrant as Alison's personality. Donations, if desired, can be given at the service and will be directed to the Palliative Care Team at County Community Hospital, Invergordon. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

CZYRT (Nairn). Peacefully, at Southside Care Home, Inverness on Wednesday, 1st May, 2024, Margaret (Peggy) Horne Czyrt (nee Urquhart), aged 91 years, formerly of 14 Glenelg Gardens, Nairn. Beloved wife of the late Toni, dear mother of John, Pauline, Margaret, Stephen and Elizabeth a much loved granny, great-granny, sister and aunt. Funeral service at Nairn Old Parish Church on Wednesday, 15th May at 1pm; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie Nurses.

CLARK Funeral service for the late Elizabeth Ina Clark (Betty), nee Carson, aged 83 years, will be held on Thursday, 9th May, 2024, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend.

MUNRO Following a courageous battle, on Saturday, 27th April, 2024, Kenny Munro, Kilmuir, Inverness, aged 71 years, died peacefully at home. Darling husband of Hilary (née Cameron), much loved father of Katie and father-in-law of Peter, very dear and cherished grandad to James and Lily and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 7th May at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; followed by interment at Kilvean Cemetery. All warmly welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Kenny for the Macmillan Suite, Raigmore.

MORTON Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 28th April, 2024, Margaret Morton, in her 98th year, Sunnybank Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob), dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert, Ella and Alex, much loved nana of Tracey and Inglis and Hazel and Carlo, doting great-nana of Leah, Amy and Lucia, also an adored aunt and good friend. Sadly missed. Funeral service on Friday, 10th May, 2024, at 12 noon, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Highland Hospice may be given at the service.

MILLER The funeral service of the late John Miller, Kintore House, St Ninians, Drumnadrochit, aged 85 years, will take place on Wednesday, 8th May, 2024, at 2.00pm, in Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations invited for British Heart Foundation at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son. All welcome.

MACDONALD Peacefully, in the care of Highview House, Inverness, on 25th April, 2024, Violet Isabella Macdonald (nee Chisholm), aged 80 years, formerly of North Kessock. Beloved wife of the late Billy Macdonald, much loved mum of Wayne and Angela, loving mother-in-law of Fiona, also a dear auntie and good friend. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 10th May, 2024, at 10am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Violet towards Merkinch Thursday Craft Club may be given at the door. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

MACDONALD The funeral service of the late William Macdonald, 54 King Duncan Road, Inverness, aged 69 years, will take place on Wednesday, 8th May, 2024, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Gairloch Cemetery. All welcome.

MORISON Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, 30th April, 2024, Heather Morison, 39 Moray Park Avenue, Culloden, aged 82 years. Originally of Kiltarlity. One time proprietor Stratton Lodge. Beloved wife and best friend of Ian, loving mother of Gordon and Jillian, much loved granny to Claire, Caitlin, Tegan, Sanders, Kieran and Cece, great-grandmother to four, a loving sister, aunt and friend to many. Funeral service on Monday, 13th May, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Petty Tornagrain Cemetery. A warm welcome to all. Donations invited for Marie Curie.