Death Notices

SANDERSON Suddenly, at home, on 31st January, 2025, Philip Sanderson, beloved partner of Sonya and adored dad of Emily. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service on Wednesday, 12th February, at 9.30am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

ROSS Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, 1st February, 2025, Elizabeth Kay Ross (nee Ferguson), aged 85 years, Druid Temple Way, Inverness and formerly Stoneyfield, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Errington Ross, much loved mam of Errington, George, Esther and the late Iain, also a dear granny, great-granny, mother-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 18th February, 2025, at 11.45am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter committal service in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Please wear a splash of blue in memory of Kay. No flowers please. Donations towards Marie Curie may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where livestream will be available.

GRADY Requiem mass for the late Anthony Grady (Tony), aged 71 years, Holm Park, Inverness, will be held on Monday, 17th February, 2025, at 12 noon, in St Mary's Catholic Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Livestream available on church Facebook page. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons. R.I.P.

BOX Funeral ceremony for the late Jean Box (nee Brown), aged 82 years, Burn Brae, Westhill, Inverness, will be held on Monday, 10th February, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACDONALD Peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on 29th January, 2025, Donald MacDonald, aged 59 years, Pier House, Invermoriston. Adored husband of Christine Cain, much loved brother of Connie, Colin and Ruaraidh, son of the late Patrick (The Pier) and Donella MacDonald, also a much loved uncle and friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 14th February, at 12.30pm, in Glenmoriston Millennium Hall, Invermoriston; thereafter to Invermoriston Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Marie Curie may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACDONALD Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 25th January, 2025, James Finlay MacDonald (Hamish), aged 81 years, Drynie Avenue, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, also a much loved dad, granda, great-granda, father-in-law, uncle and good friend. Funeral service on Wednesday, 12th February, 2025, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Hamish towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the door.

MACDONALD Funeral service for the late Helen Joan MacDonald "Nell", Heatherley Crescent, Inverness, formerly of Briarglen, Dornoch, aged 80 years, will take place on Wednesday, 12th February, 2025, at 12noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Inverness. All welcome.

MUIR Peacefully, at home in Harrogate, on Saturday, 25th January, 2025, James (Jimmy) Muir. Formerly of Southside Road and Hillpark, Inverness. Much loved husband of the late Jean, father of Joan, Eileen and the late Hazel and an adored grandfather. Also, a respected colleague at Raigmore Hospital. Private funeral at his own request.

ANDERSON Peacefully, at Kingsmills Care Home, on 4th February, 2025, Alison Joyce Anderson, aged 71 years, late of Glasgow. Much loved sister of Roger, Neil and Brian, a dear aunt and friend to many. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

COLLIER Peacefully, on Thursday, 30th January, 2025, with much love, in Culduthel Care Home, Valerie Collier, Achvanearn Farm House, Farr, aged 89 years. Auditor for Scottish Natural Heritage, dearly-loved wife of the late Ray Collier, dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A kindred friend with a gentle love of animals and nature. Funeral service on Tuesday, 11th February, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser & Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

RAE Peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness on, Monday, 3rd February, 2025, Allan Rae, 66 Hazel Avenue, Culloden, aged 78 years. Formerly of the motor trade. Devoted partner of Gladys, much loved dad of Martine and Michael, father-in-law of Karen and dear granda of Georgia, Ethan, Oliver and Holly. Funeral service on Friday, 14th February, at 11.00am, in Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Highland Hospice at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son. All welcome.

SMITH Peacefully, on Sunday, 2nd February, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, James Smith, 23 Clava Road, Inverness, aged 91 years. Baker, Morrisons, Diriebught Road also former organist Trinity Church. Beloved husband of Norma, everloving dad to Leila, Andrew and Richard, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and loyal friend. Private funeral service in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

FERGUSON Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Friday, 24th January, 2025, Margaret Ferguson (nee MacDonald), aged 88 years, Old School Place, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Robert Ferguson, loving mum of Robert, Peter and the late Kate, Gordon and David, also a dear granny and friend. Funeral service on Thursday, 13th February, 2025, at 12 noon, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity. All welcome to attend. Flowers welcome or donations in memory of Margaret towards Merkinch Free Church may be given at the door.

FALCONER Funeral service for the late Gale Louise Falconer, 15 Cuthbert Road, Inverness, aged 70 years, will take place on Monday, 10th February, 2025, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MACLEOD Peacefully, at home, with her husband by her side, on 30th January, 2025, Susan Dorothy Macleod, aged 68 years, Oakdene Court, Culloden, dedicated Nurse. Dearly loved wife of Norman, loving mam of Kimberley, Katrina, Steven and Samantha, doting grandma to her 14 grandchildren, a dear sister, aunt and mother-in-law. Sadly missed by her many friends. Funeral service on Thursday, 13th February, at 12.30pm, in Smithton Free Church, Murray Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. Bright colours to be worn. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Susan for Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness

ANDERSON Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 30th January, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, Mark Anderson, aged 62 years, Inverness. A much loved Dad and partner of Dorothy. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 28th February, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Mark for ICU, Raigmore Hospital, may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BRENNAN Funeral ceremony for the late Carolyn A. F. S. Brennan (Carol), nee Williamson, aged 88 years, Cairn Court, Kinmylies, Inverness, will be held on Friday, 14th February, 2025, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

MITCHELL Suddenly, on Thursday, 30th January, 2025, at home, Susan Lona Mitchell, 4 Blackthorn Road, Culloden, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert Mitchell, 'Kingussie Shinty Club Legend Supporter', loving mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Danielle, David and Sharon, grandmother, great-grandmother and good friend to all. Funeral service on Friday, 7th March at 12 noon in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

CARSON Peacefully, on Saturday, 1st February, 2025, at Daviot Care Home, Isobel Carson (nee MacDonald), Braehill, Culloden Moor, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Robert, most loving mother to Jennifer and Robert, mother-in-law to Lyvia, granny, great-granny and loved by all the family. Funeral service on Monday, 17th February, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

HILL Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 2nd February, 2025, Colin Hill (Munro/Murd), Low Street, Clachnaharry, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Ina, much loved dad to Karen and Debbie, loving granda to Lauren and good friend of many. Private funeral service at his own request. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.