Deaths

GOODWIN - In loving memory of our darling son Ryan (Giggs), aged 29 years, who passed away peacefully, on Saturday, 5th May, 2012, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. Ryan will be sadly missed by mum and dad (Maggie and Tommy of 183 Oldtown Road, Inverness), brother Billy, late sister Andrena, family and friends and everyone who knew him. A celebration of Ryan's life will take place on Tuesday, 15th May, 2012, at 10.30am, at Inverness Crematorium to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Cystic Fibrosis and Rachael House at Home may be given at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

MACPHERSON - Peacefully, at Cradlehall Care Home, Inverness, on 6th May, 2012, Joan Macpherson (nee Martin), formerly of Towerhill Gardens, Inverness and Ellis Park, Conon Bridge. Devoted wife of Alex, much loved mother of Iain, Alex James and Morag, a devoted grandmother and great- grandmother, a dear sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 15th May, 2012, at 1pm, in East Church, Academy Street, Inverness; thereafter to Urray Cemetery, Muir of Ord. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the East Church Mission Fund may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

MACRAE - Peacefully, at Ballifeary House, Inverness, on 5th May, 2012, Mary MacRae (nee MacKenzie), aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Iain Alexander MacRae, dearly loved mother of Eric and Gordon, dear mother-in-law of Shona and Anna, much loved grandmother of Roma, Catriona and Iain, a dear sister and aunt. Funeral service on Monday, 14th May, 2012, at 1.30pm, in the Free Presbyterian Church, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

LEES - Elizabeth (Betty), beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, on Friday, 4th May, 2012, at Strathallan House Care Home, Strathpeffer. The cremation and funeral service for family and close friends will take place at Inverness Crematorium (small chapel), on Tuesday, 15th May, 2012, at 11.30am. Arrangements by D. Gunn, Funeral Home, Dingwall.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 5th May, 2012, Murdo, aged 76 years, 4 Lindsay Avenue, Inverness, much loved brother of Sheila and the late John, dear uncle to Kenny, Roddy and Sheila and brother-in-law to Kenny. Funeral service on Wednesday, 16th May, 2012, at 1.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Archie Foundation may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

BROWN - Peacefully, on Wednesday, 9th May, 2012, in the care and comfort of Cradlehall Nursing Home, Frederick Littlejohn MacMillan Brown (Fred), aged 90 years, formerly of 3 Achvraid Road, Inverness, retired Senior Traffic and Driving Examiner, Department of Transport, Aberdeen, Inverness and Elgin. Much loved husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather and special friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 15th May, 2012, at 1pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cradlehall Nursing Home at the service or please forward to the funeral directors.

BAIN - The funeral service of the late Kevin Bain will take place today (Friday), 11th May, 2012, at 1.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations may be given at the service for a chosen charity. Car parking available at the funeral home.

MACKENZIE - Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 8th May, 2012, Rosemary Elizabeth MacKenzie, aged 56 years, (formerly of the Royal Bank of Scotland), 22 Scorguie Avenue, Inverness, beloved daughter of John and the late Myra, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Dereck and Shirley, loving aunt of Callum and Jenna, also a dear friend of Liz. Funeral service on Wednesday, 16th May, 2012, at 10.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Highland Hospice may be given at the service.

DAVIES - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 6th May, 2012, Denzil Davies, aged 74 years, 7 Lilac Grove, Inverness, beloved husband of Linda, also a much loved daddy, grampa, brother, son-in-law and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 14th May, 2012, at 2.30pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the door or forwarded to D. Chisholm & Sons, Huntly Street, Inverness IV3 5HP.

FORWARD - Peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 4th May, 2012, after a long illness borne with tremendous dignity and courage, Lorna Forward (nee MacDonald), aged 47 years, R.I.P., 14A Balmakeith Park, Nairn, much loved and cherished wife of John, beloved daughter of Mary and the late Willie, special sister of Catherine, Edward, Theresa and the late Graham, loving aunt of Simon, Richard, Christina, Cameron and Michael, also a dear daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and great friend to many. Funeral mass today (Friday), 11th May, 2012, at 12.30pm, in St Mary's R.C. Church, Huntly Street, Inverness, to which all friends are respectfully invited; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Crossroads (Nairn) and the Highland Hospice may be given at the church door or forwarded to D. Chisholm & Sons, Huntly Street, Inverness IV3 5HP.

CRUICKSHANK - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 29th April, 2012, Mary Ellen (Helen) Cruickshank (nee Macpherson), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mam of Robert, Roy, Ann, Ralph, Richard and Cynthia, dearly loved mother-in-law, nana, great-granny and aunt. Funeral was held privately at her own request on Friday, 4th May, 2012. The family wish to thank all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their sad loss of Helen. Special thanks to Dr Agrawal and Dr Fraser of Southside Road Surgery, to Tina Maclean, family friend and nurse of Ward 6A, Raigmore Hospital, the Macmillan Nurses especially Brian Hunter, the nurses of Wards 6A and 6C, Raigmore Hospital and finally, to Mr Alan Smurthwaite for conducting the ceremony. Enquiries to D. Chisholm & Sons. Tel. 01463 712255.

MIDDLEMISS - Peacefully, after a short illness bravely borne, on Tuesday, 8th May, 2012, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, Robert (Bob), aged 72 years, 37 Laggan Road, Inverness, much loved husband of the late Betty, loving father of Robert and Laura, dearly loved grandad of Robbie and Connor, also a dear father-in-law, uncle and brother. Funeral service on Saturday, 19th May, 2012, at 10am, in Dalneigh Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kiltearn Cemetery, by Evanton. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service for Maggie's Highland Inverness, Macmillan Cancer Support and the MS Therapy Centre or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

MACKAY - John Mackay (Norseman), aged 61 years. Suddenly, but peacefully, at his home, in Balloch, Inverness, on Friday, 4th May, 2012. Much loved son of the late Phil and Heck of Newlands, Bettyhill, husband to Evelyn, dad to Shelly, Rory and Jody, brother to Tommy, James and the late Philip (Guy) and dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. A funeral service will be held in Bettyhill Church of Scotland, today (Friday), 11th May, 2012, at 2pm; followed by interment in Clachan Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, at the church door, in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.

FUERST - Suddenly, at his home, on 28th April, 2012, Toni, aged 55 years, Castle Heather, Inverness. Devoted son of Angela, dearly loved brother of Otmar, Max and the late Albin, a loved brother- in-law, uncle and good friend. Funeral service on Wednesday, 16th May, 2012, at 12.30pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers. Donations for Munlochy Animal Aid welcome at the service or please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

HENDERSON - The funeral service of Edwin William Henderson, 22 Stuart Street, Ardersier, will take place today (Friday), 11th May, 2012, at 12 noon, in Ardersier Parish Church; thereafter to Ardersier Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations for Diabetes Charity please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACPHERSON - Peacefully, at Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 11th May, 2012, Fiona Joan MacPherson, aged 46 years, 62 Rowan Road, Inverness. Beloved daughter of Margaret and the late Angus MacPherson, a much loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service on Thursday, 17th May, 2012, at 10.30am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Daviot Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Marie Curie may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

MELVILLE - Peacefully, at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, on Friday, 11th May, 2012, William Howieson Melville, aged 92 years, formerly of Inverness and Stonehaven. Dearly loved husband of Betty, loving father, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Graveside service at Fetteresso Cemetery, Stonehaven, on Friday, 18th May, 2012, at 2pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but if so desired, donations may be made to The Prostate Cancer Charity.

MIDDLEMISS - The funeral service of the late Robert (Bob) Middlemiss will take place on Saturday, 19th May, 2012, at 10am, in Dalneigh Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kiltearn Cemetery, by Evanton. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service for Maggies Highland Inverness, Macmillan Cancer Support and the MS Therapy Centre or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

MACLEOD - Peacefully, on Saturday, 12th May, 2012, at Raigmore Hospital, Mabel MacLeod (nee MacDonald), aged 83 years. Formerly of 161 Oldtown Road, Inverness and Invermoriston. Retired Police Headquarters matron. Beloved wife of the late Donald MacLeod, much loved mother of Marion and Joan, dear mother-in-law, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 17th May, 2012, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Invermoriston Cemetery. Cortege to arrive at 2.30pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations welcome for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland at the service.

MACDONALD - Suddenly, on 10th May, 2012, Magnus MacDonald, aged 64 years, 48 Castlehill Gardens, Inverness, beloved husband of the late Sandra, dearly loved father of Catherine, Magnus and Andrew, also a loving grandad. Funeral particulars from later edition of this publication. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKINNON - Peacefully, in the care of Southside Nursing Home, Inverness, on 11th May, 2012, Donald MacKinnon (Dan), aged 86 years, formerly of Celt Street, Inverness, beloved husband of the late Agnes, loving brother of the late Flora and John, also a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral private at his own request. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

DEAVES - James Deaves, 79 Lawers Way, Inverness, aged 81 years, passed away peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, on Sunday, 13th May, 2012, after a long illness, which Jim bore with great resilience. He left us to meet his Saviour, surrounded by his family and cared for excellently by the Hospice staff. He will be missed by his loving wife Margo and his children Craig, Ceri, Chris and Ian. Margo and Jim ran the Christian Children's Movement Campaigners in Galashiels and Inverness for a total of over 25 years. Funeral service on Monday, 21st May, 2012, at 12 noon in the Baptist Church, Castle Street, Inverness, (parking available at the Beaufort Hotel); thereafter committal at Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. The family would like to invite all those who knew Jim back to the church to enjoy refreshments and fellowship. Family flowers only. Donations gratefully received for the Highland Hospice at the service or forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

WALLACE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 13th May, 2012, Rosalinda Wallace (nee Aitken), aged 66 years, R.I.P., 16 MacLeod Road, Balloch, beloved wife of Tony, much loved mother of Iain and Michael, also a devoted nana of Liam. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral particulars from later press editions. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

DONALDSON - Suddenly, at home, on 10th May, 2012, Allan Donaldson, aged 69 years, Balintore Cottage, Inchmore, Kirkhill (ex Lyons Bakery salesman), beloved husband of Mary, much loved only son of the late Allan and Grace, sadly missed by Margaret and Rose, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and good friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 17th May, 2012, at 10.30am, in Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please, but donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support/Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the service or forwarded to D. Chisholm & Sons, Huntly Street, Inverness IV3 5HP.

SWANSON - Passed away quietly, in the care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 13th May, 2012, Denis Fraser Swanson, aged 53 years (proprietor of Swanson Timber Preservation and Pipe Major of Royal British Legion Pipe Band, Inverness), 34 Ballifeary Road, Inverness, much loved husband and best friend of Linda, doting dad of Ferne and Briony, dearly loved son of Denis and Margaret, loving brother of Alison, also a dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service on Saturday, 19th May, 2012, at 10am, in the Trinity Church, Huntly Place, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K./Highland Hospice/ Mesothelioma U.K. may be given at the service or forwarded to D. Chisholm & Sons, Huntly Street, Inverness IV3 5HP.

MACKENZIE - The funeral service for the late Rosemary Elizabeth MacKenzie, aged 56 years (formerly of the Royal Bank of Scotland), 22 Scorguie Avenue, Inverness, will be held tomorrow (Wednesday), 16th May, 2012, at 10.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.