Death Notices

BRYCE (Nairn). Peacefully, at Hebron House Nursing Home, Nairn, on Tuesday, 18th February, 2025, Allen Bryce of Seabank Road, Nairn, aged 90 years, beloved husband of Isabel, a much loved father of Colin, Ian and Lesley, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th March, at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

MUNRO (Cawdor). Suddenly, by tragic accident, on Thursday, 13th February, 2025, Ian Stephen Munro, aged 69, of Limegrove, Newton Road, Cawdor. Beloved husband of Mhairi Munro (nee Mackay), loving father of Suzanne MacDonald and the late Campbell Munro, much-loved brother to David, Gordon and Fiona, much loved father-in-law to Donald MacDonald, greatly adored grandad to Luke, William and Scarlett. Funeral service on Thursday, 27th February, 2025 at 2pm, in Cawdor Church, all friends and family respectfully invited. Family flowers only and donations, if desired, to 'Man of Men' Prostate Cancer at service or please forward to Jim Clark Funeral Directors, 1 Rose Street, Nairn.

FINLAYSON The funeral service for the late John Finlayson, ARICS, 19 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 89 years, will take place on Monday, 24th February, 2025 at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. The burial will be in Broadford Cemetery, Isle of Skye on Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 at 1.00pm. All welcome.

POTTER Peacefully, on Saturday, 15th February, 2025, at the Highland Hospice, William Johnstone Potter, 14 Mason Road, Inverness, aged 84 years. Former Merchant Navy and Royal Navy. Beloved husband of the late Isabella Mary, loving father to Barry, Richard and Jonathan. Will be missed by all the family and many friends. Funeral service on Wednesday, 26th February at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

SMART Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 12th February, 2025, Christina (Chrissie) Smart, nee Nicholson, aged 97 years, resident at Ballifeary House and formerly Drumossie Avenue, Inverness. Funeral service on Wednesday, 5th March, 2025, at 12.30pm, in Greyfriars' Free Church, Balloan Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Chrissie towards Ballifeary House may be given at the door. Livestream available on church website. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

VAN BAARLEN Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 4th February, 2025, Sabina van Baarlen, aged 76 years, Springfield Gardens, Inverness. Beloved wife of Antoon, much loved mum of Debbie and proud granny of Caleb. Funeral service on Monday, 3rd March, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Flowers welcome. Car parking available at the funeral home.

LATIMER The funeral service for the late Ian James Latimer, Edenside, Teandalloch, Inverness-shire will take place on Friday, 28th February, 2025 at 2pm, in funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

SIMPER Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 16th February, 2025, David Wilfred George Simper, aged 77 years, Crown Street, Inverness. Dearly loved partner of Kate. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of David towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door.

ROBSON Peacefully, on Wednesday, 19th February, 2025, at Raigmore Hospital, Sandra Morrison Robson (nee Gauld), 97 Ashton Road, Inverness, aged 74 years. Loving and much loved wife to Roy, loving mum, granny, great-granny and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Monday, 3rd March, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

SANDS Peacefully, following a stroke at Culduthel Care Home, on 4th February, 2025, Patricia Sands, aged 96 years, late of Braemore and Lochgarthside, Gorthleck. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Funeral private at her own request. Enquiries to the funeral directors; John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

MURPHY Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Friday, 14th February, 2025, Stan Murphy, aged 92 years, Towerhill Gardens, Inverness. Beloved husband of Lily, also a dear dad and granda. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 4th March, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Stan towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

SMITH Sadly passed away, with her family around her, on 15th February, 2025, Morag Smith (nee Campbell), aged 91 years, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Gerry Smith, dearly loved mum of Colin, Charles, Jane and Gerald, a loving nan, great-nan, sister, aunt and cousin. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness

WATSON Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 16th February, 2025, Elizabeth Watson (nee MacFarquhar), aged 81 years, St Mary's Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late James Watson and dear friend of Robert and Barbara. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025, at 10.30am, in Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Flowers may be sent to D. Chisholm & Sons.

MURRAY On 11th February, 2025, peacefully, at her home in the Isle of Man, Mary Ann Murray (nee Patience), aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob Murray, much loved mum of John, Jenny and Sandra.

TROUP The funeral service for the late James Diarmid Wilson Troup (formerly of Oban), BEng, CEng, MICE, will take place on Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 at 1pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

GRANT Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 2nd February, 2025, Donald (Donnie) Grant, O.B.E., Q.F.S.M., aged 84 years, Lentran. Retired Firemaster and Commandant, Scottish Fire Training School. Beloved husband of Pat, also a dear father, father-in-law, grandpa, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 3rd March, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Donnie towards Fire Fighters Charity may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where Inverness Crematorium livestream link will be available.

MEIN Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital on Saturday, 15th February, 2025, William (Bill) Mein, Beaufort Road, Inverness, aged 86 years. Retired HM Inspector of Schools. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy, devoted father of Judith and Vivienne, dear father-in-law of Calum and Iain, proud granda of Keir, Catriona, Mairi and Suzie, dear brother-in-law of Isobel, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service on Thursday, 27th February at 12 noon in Crown Church; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bill towards Parkinson's UK may be given at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACGREGOR (Roy Bridge). Donald Smith MacGregor passed away peacefully, in the care of The Belford Hospital, on 10th February, 2025. Beloved husband of Margaret, father of Roy, Wendy and Duncan and brother of Annette, Freddie, James and Gordon. Funeral service will take place at 12 noon on 25th February, 2025 at Inverness Crematorium.

MCGOWAN (Auldearn). Suddenly, at his home, on Saturday, 8th February, 2025, John McGowan of Garlic Hill Court, Auldearn, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Margaret (Dill), a much loved father of Neil and John and stepfather of Vera, Marlyn and June, 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 Monday, 24th February, at 12 noon; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Hospital League of Friends.

MACPHERSON Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025, Ian George MacPherson, aged 78 years, Island Bank Road, Inverness. Ian will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral private in Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.