Death Notices

GARDNER - The funeral service for the late Hugh Martin Gardner, 19 Charleston View, Inverness, aged 70 years, will take place on Friday, 8th December, 2023, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. A warm welcome to attend his final farewell. R.I.P.

CARR - The funeral service for the late Dorothy Carr, of 1A Essich Road, Inverness, aged 91 years, will take place on Thursday, 7th December, 2023, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Dores Cemetery. A warm invitation to attend.

RATTRAY - The funeral service for the late George Lancelot Rattray, 2 Elmwood Avenue, Inverness, aged 86 years, will take place on Thursday, 7th December, 2023, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to attend.

SANDERS - The funeral service for the late Richard Charles Sanders, 19 Braeview Park, Beauly, aged 54 years, will take place on Wednesday, 6th December, 2023, at 12 noon, in Beauly Church of Scotland, to which all are respectfully invited.

FRASER - Peacefully, at Culduthel Care Home, on 24th November, 2023, Evelyn May Fraser, aged 94 years, formerly of Balloch, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Fraser, much loved mum of Andrew Urquhart Fraser. Funeral service on Friday, 8th December, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Meningitis Septicaemia may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

SEMPLE - Peacefully and bravely, at home, on 25th November, 2023, Maureen Semple, aged 68 years, 18 Golf View Court, Druid Temple Road, Inverness. Beloved wife and best friend of Ronnie, greatly loved step-mum of Paul and Kerry, and granny to six beautiful grandchildren. Also a loving sister, aunt and friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 11th December, at 12.30pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend and, at Maureen's request, wearing something pink would be a celebration of her great life. Family flowers only please. Donations for the Scottish Heart Transplant Centre may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

HIND - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 28th November, 2023, Margaret Hind (nee Brown), aged 79 years, of North Kessock. Beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Graham and Debbie and step-mum of Maggie, a loving granny and great-granny, also a dear mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MURDOCH - The funeral service for the late Keith Kinord Ian Murdoch, aged 79 years, will be held on Tuesday, 5th December, 2023, at 11am, in Inverness Cathedral. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations to Cancer Research UK may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

FREEMAN - The funeral service for the late Edmund Freeman (Eddie), Dularich, Kiltarlity, aged 75 years, will take place on Tuesday, 5th December, 2023, at 12noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend.

COBURN - Robert Coburn "Bob" BEM, Seol Dachaidh, Dunmore, Beauly, aged 77 years. National Standard Bearer, Royal Naval Association, latterly National Ceremonial Advisor. Quietly, at home with his family, on Tuesday, 28th November, 2023. Beloved husband to June, most loving father to Carmina and Andrew, much loved granddad to Lewis, Anna and Molly, dear brother and a huge loss to all in the community and elsewhere. Funeral service on Wednesday, 13th December, 2023, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. The warmest of welcomes to attend.

SMITH - Janet Macrae Smith (nee Chisholm), Drumoak, 56 Balmacaan Road, Drumnadrochit, aged 91 years, slipped away peacefully at Raigmore Hospital, in the presence of her family, on Monday, 27th November, 2023. Devoted and loving wife of the late Bob Smith, beloved sister to Alice, the late Ishbel and Duncan, much loved mother to Mhairi, Janice and Maureen, devoted granny to David, Louise, Yvonne, Kelly, Donald, Ali and Shane, cherished great-granny to Chloe, James, Ellie, Elliot and Maeve. Funeral service in Urquhart and Glenmoriston Church of Scotland, on Thursday, 14th December, at 10.30am; thereafter to New Cemetery, Glenelg at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations invited for a children's charity at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

CHISHOLM - Suddenly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Saturday, 25th November, 2023, Christine Ann Chisholm (nee Bagley), 62 Carnarc Crescent, Inverness, aged 70 years. Active patron of the community. Dearly loved mum of Robert, Charlene and Neil, very devoted gran of eleven, a dear sister and mother-in-law. Funeral service on Tuesday, 12th December, at 12 noon, at Inverness Crematorium. Close friends and family welcome to attend. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 24th November, 2023, Patricia (Pat) Ann Sutherland, nee Farquhar, aged 83 years, Old Mill Lane, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy), much loved mum of James and Brian, a dearly loved granny Pat, great-granny and mother-in-law. Funeral private at her own request in Elgin Cemetery. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MUNRO - Funeral ceremony for the late Lucy Munro, aged 79 years, Culloden, Inverness, will be held on Tuesday, 5th December, 2023, at 12 noon, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Petty Cemetery (Tornagrain). All welcome to attend.

MACLENNAN - Peacefully, in University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie, on 27th November, 2023, Robert James MacLennan (Bobi), aged 61 years, well known radio presenter, son of the late Marjorie MacLennan and brother of Rod, Susan, Linda and the late George. Funeral arrangements from D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACLEOD - Funeral service for the late Violet (Vi) Elizabeth MacLeod, nee Barron, aged 87 years, Balnafettack Crescent, Inverness, will be held on Monday, 4th December, 2023, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 27th November, 2023, Clifford Innes MacKenzie (Cliff), aged 81 years, Laurel Avenue, Inverness. Dear husband of the late Sybil. Funeral service on Wednesday, 13th December, 2023, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Cliff towards Highland Hospice may be given at the door.

GUNN - Peacefully, in the care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness, on 27th November, 2023, Margaret Tait Gunn, aged 94 years, formerly of Springfield Gardens, Inverness. Much loved mam of Alison Holmes and the late Denis Swanson, also a dear mother-in-law, nana, and great-nana. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 12th December, 2023, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Margaret towards Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Livestream link available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

CHRISTIE - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 20th November, 2023, Ronnie Christie, aged 74 years, Fern Place, Culloden (retired Highland & Islands Fire Brigade), will be held on Thursday, 7th December, 2023, at 12 noon, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

GEEGAN - Peacefully, in the care of Highland Hospice, on Sunday, 26th November, 2023, Brenda Geegan, 175 Morvich Way, Inverness, aged 59 years. Rehabilitation Assistant. Beloved wife of James, daughter-in-law of Julie and John, greatly loved mum to Jordan and Stefan, mother-in-law to Natalie and Bekah, older sister to Andy and David and sister-in-law to Jude and Diane, amazing granny B to Calum and Ellie and a treasured friend to many. Forever in our hearts. With thanks to the Highland Hospice for their amazing care, support and respect. Funeral service on Monday, 11th December, 2023, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only. Wear something purple. Donations to Highland Hospice and Macmillan. Live stream via www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream