Death Notices

YOUNG - Peacefully, on Wednesday, 29th June, 2022, at Raigmore Hospital, Jan Young, 17 Lovat Road, Inverness, aged 77 years. Former nurse and co-director of Ness Islands Railway. Beloved wife of the late Ian, adored mother to Julie and Barry, loving grandmother to Ailsa, Ross, Cameron and Kian. Loved and sadly missed by so many. Funeral service on Friday, 8th July, 2022, at 9.45am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Family flowers. Donations for Highland Hospice via funeral directors. A warm welcome to all.

FRASER - Peacefully in the end, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 29th June, 2022, Brian Miller Fraser, 2 St Drostans, Drumnadrochit, aged 77 years. Committee member British Legion. Very popular and well respected in the Glen. Loving uncle to Donna and Chris who cared for and supported him daily. Funeral service on Wednesday, 13th July, 2022, at 12.30pm, in Urquhart and Glenmoriston Church of Scotland; thereafter to New Kilmore Burial Ground. All warmly invited. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

JAMIESON - Passed away at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, after a long illness, on 25th June, 2022, William David Jamieson (Bill), aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Moira, devoted dad of Moira and Brian, adored grandad, great-granddad, brother, father-in-law and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 7th July, at 9.30am, in Dalneigh Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for The Oxygen Works at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

PATERSON - Sadly at her home, following her battle with cancer, on 26th June, 2022, Margaret Paterson, aged 73 years, 75 Kenneth Street, Inverness. Beloved wife of Jimmy, cherished mum of James, Mark and Lucille and mother-in-law of Sharon and Simon, also a precious Nana of Jay, Ryan, Liam, Calum and Charlie. Funeral service on 5th July, 2022, at 12 noon, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations, if desired, in memory of Margaret towards Marie Curie may be given at the door.

MILLER - Peacefully, in the care of Castlehill Care Home, Inverness, on 16th June, 2022, Andrew Francis Miller (Frankie), aged 82 years, late of Bruce Gardens, Inverness and drummer extraordinaire with the Strathnairn Ceilidh Band. Beloved husband of the late Ann Marie, loved uncle of Caroline and Liam and brother-in-law of Marje and Michel, also held dear by his late brother Thomas' family in Australia. Funeral service on Wednesday, 6th July, 2022, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Frankie towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Live stream link available on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

MACKAY - Peacefully, in the care of MHDU, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, with her family by her side, on 26th June, 2022, Kay Mackay (nee Glennie), aged 59 years, Montague Row, Inverness. Beloved wife of Andy, much loved mum of Liam, Danielle and Jordan, dearest granny of Nathan and Gracie, also a dear sister, aunty, niece and friend. Funeral arrangements from D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook or telephone 01463 712255.

IRELAND - Funeral service for the late Derek Cameron Ireland will be held on Monday, 4th July, 2022, at 12noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

FINDLAY - Alan Findlay of Dores, 10th August, 1942 to 18th June, 2022. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, 12th July, at 10am. Coffin will be carried from Rose Cottage and be piped along to the Dores Inn. No on-street parking available along here. 11.30am for 12noon, burial at Delliefure Natural Burial Ground near Grantown-on-Spey. There is a walk of several minutes across a grassy field between the car park at Delliefure and the grave site. There will be a coach leaving Dores at 10.15am to make a return trip to the burial ground for anyone choosing not to use private transport. Anyone requiring a coach seat should contact morgan@tramstop.org. 3pm, celebration of the life of Alan Findlay to be held at the Dores Inn, at the marquee on the lochside. It would be helpful if anyone planning to attend could email morgan@tramstop.org. Be prepared for any kind of weather! Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ANGUS - Funeral service for the late Davy Angus will be held on Monday, 4th July, 2022, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

SOMERVILLE - The funeral service of the late Peter Somerville, 10 Carse Road, Inverness, aged 79 years, will take place on Monday, 4th July, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

HOWARTH - The funeral service of the late Jeff Howarth, 2 Essich Gardens, Inverness, aged 68 years, will take place on Monday, 4th July, 2022, at 12.30pm, in the Culduthel Christian Centre. All welcome. No flowers. Donations invited for the Calman Trust at this service or forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Reception to follow at the Kingsmills Hotel.

INNES - The funeral service of the late Walter Innes, 77 Culduthel Road, Inverness, aged 82 years, will take place on Tuesday, 5th July, 2022, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

GOW - Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 26th June, 2022, Alexander (Alec) Gow, aged 92 years, late of Blair Atholl. Dearly loved husband for 66 years of Martina (nee Cairney). Beloved father to Susan and the late Neil, father-in-law to Cliff, loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Alec will be missed by his many friends. Funeral service on Wednesday, 6th July, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, IV2 6AB. The service will be live streamed from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu welcome for Marie Curie, www.mariecurie.org

TALLACH - Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 25th June, 2022, Catherine Tallach, aged 95 years, Drumfield Road, Inverness. Dearly loved sister, devoted aunt, great-aunt and faithful friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 6th July, at 10am, in the Free Presbyterian Church, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACLEAN - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Saturday, 25th June, 2022, Donald Thomas (Doey) MacLean, Upperton Farm, Balnain, Glenurquhart aged 89 years. Dear husband of Kirsty for 61 memorable years, much loved dad to Billy, Ali, Uni and Shona, devoted granda to Laura, Iona, Rory, Hollie, Sally, Becky, Rowan, Thomas, Alastair and Daniel, a beloved great-granda GG to Poppy and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 7th July, 2022, at 12.30pm, in the Urquhart and Glenmoriston Church of Scotland. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 2A for their care over the last five months. Donations invited for Water Aid can be made at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACKAY - As the result of a tragic riding accident, on 21st June, 2022, Mhairi Mackay (nee Goodwin), aged 33 years, 10 Mackeddie Drive, Fortrose. Adored wife of Mike, cherished daughter of Walter and the late Helen, dearly loved sister of Lewis and Stuart, beloved grand-daughter of Pat and the late Bill and the late Hilda and Walter, treasured daughter-in-law of Ailsa, a much loved niece, sister-in-law, auntie, step-daughter, cousin and good friend to many. A celebration of Mhairi's life will take place on Friday, 8th July, at 1pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. Bright colours preferred. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Mhairi for Highland Hospice and Equine Grass Sickness can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home. Live stream available from www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

MAINLAND - Suddenly, after a short illness, on 23rd June, 2022, at Raigmore Hospital, Elizabeth Ann (Lizzie), aged 57 years, formerly Brockies Lodge Hotel. Much loved daughter of Elsie and the late Jimmy, also a dear sister and aunt. Funeral service on Tuesday, 5th July, at 12.45pm, in Tomnacross Church of Scotland, Kiltarlity; thereafter interment in churchyard. All welcome to attend. Flowers welcome or donations, if desired, to Highland Hospice may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

ROBERTSON - Peacefully, at home, on 26th June, 2022, Anne Robertson, aged 88 years, Ballifeary Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Donald Robertson, dearly loved mum of Lesley and Sue. Funeral service on Wednesday, 6th July, 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 in memory of Anne for Breast Cancer UK may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

MCLAUGHLAN - Suddenly and unexpectedly, at work, on Thursday, 23rd June, 2022, Ruth McLaughlan, Benview, Station Road, Golspie, aged 61 years. Paralegal Macleod and MacCallum Solicitors. Wonderful wife and best friend to Billy, much loved mother to Ruth and Abigail, loving daughter of Valerie Jean, dear sister to Helen and Joff and cherished Gangy to Jack, Phoebe and Clara. Sadly missed by family, many friends and colleagues. Funeral service on Friday, 8th July, 2022, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Urquhart Cemetery, Conon Bridge, for 1.30-2.00pm. Billy and the family extend a warm welcome to all who may wish to attend.

GILLIES - Alexandra (nee Murray). After a short illness, at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, on 23rd June, 2022, aged 60 years. A loving daughter of the late George and Annie. Loving wife of John xx. Funeral service will be held at Falkirk Crematorium on Tuesday, 5th July, 2022, at 10am. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Highland Hospice, Inverness. Funeral arrangements by Collumbine Funeral Service. Tel. 01324 611777.