Death Notices

ANGUS Funeral Ceremony for the late Marion Angus (nee McBurnie), aged 76 years, Galloway Drive, Inverness, will be held on Monday, 16th September, 2024, at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCKENZIE Due to unforeseen family circumstances, the funeral service for Harold Alexander McKenzie, 8 Golfview Road, Inverness, will now take place on Thursday, 19th September at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. We thank you for your understanding, a huge welcome to all.

RIDDELL Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 3rd September, 2024, James Riddell of Carse Place, Kirkhill. Loving husband of Pearl, dear father of Stuart and the late Jackie, brother of Donnie and the late Rose and Geordie, son of Jill and Donald Riddell, Pipe Major and musical legend, grandfather, stepfather, uncle and friend of many. Funeral service on Monday, 23rd September, at 12 noon, in Kirkhill Parish Church; thereafter to Wardlaw Cemetery. All welcome. Donations for British Lung Foundation at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MAIN Peacefully at home, after a long illness, on Saturday, 7th September, 2024, Ismay Main (nee MacBean), aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late David Main, devoted mum of Vivian and the late Andrew, doting nan of Grant, Cara and Leanne. Funeral service on Thursday, 19th September, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Donations welcome in memory of Ismay for Alzheimer Scotland at the service or via funeral directors.

VICKERSTAFF Passed away after a short illness in the care of Kingsmills Nursing Home, Inverness, on Friday, 6th September, 2024, Catherine (Cathie) Vickerstaff, (nee MacLennan), aged 84 years, formerly of Glenurquhart Road, Inverness and originally Seilebost, Isle of Harris. Beloved wife of the late Raymond S. Vickerstaff, a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Service on Wednesday, 18th September, 2024, at 12noon in Inverness Methodist Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Cathie towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk Livestream available from church website.

PRICE Suddenly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 6th September, 2024, Margaret Price, aged 83 years, Argyle Court, Inverness. Dearly loved mum of Louise and family. Cremation private. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

ANDERSON Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, on Tuesday, 3rd September, 2024, Fred, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Anne (nee Ritchie), loving father of Keith, Joyce and daughter-in-law Pauline, loving grandad of Murray and Lucy. Fred's wishes were that his body bequest to medical science. Sadly missed.

HORTON Peacefully at home, with all his family by his side, on Friday, 6th September, 2024, Frederick Turnbull Horton, 14 Carn Gorm Terrace, Inverness, aged 86 years. One-time of Burgess & Son Plumbing and Heating. Beloved husband of the late Janet Bain Burney and the recently deceased Beatrice, loving father to Anne, Julie, Clive and Liz, much-loved step-father to Maureen, Jim, Margaret and John, a dear grandfather, great-grandad, uncle, good friend and neighbour. Funeral service on Tuesday, 17th September at 3pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend. The service will stream live via www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

DENISON The funeral service of the late Tony Denison, Woodland Cottage, Inchnacardoch, Fort Augustus, aged 85 years, will take place on Monday, 16th September, 2024, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MACLEAN Peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on 5th September, 2024, William MacLean (Willie), aged 92 years, Culcabock Avenue, Inverness and formerly of Balnain, Dulnain Bridge. Beloved husband of the late Jesmar, much loved dad of Ruth and Sandra, also a dear grandpa, brother and uncle. Funeral Service on Thursday, 19th September, 2024, at 1pm in Inshes East Church, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Willie towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Livestream available on church website. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

GRAY With courage, in the loving care of Aden House Care Home on 9th September, 2024, Jessie Gray (nee Sutherland), aged 94 years, formerly of Dochfour Drive, Inverness. Dearly loved wife of the late Alexander (Bert) Gray, darling mother of Audrey and Avril, loving and loved granny of Niall, Gayle and Holly, proud great-gran of Avril (Avie), dear mother-in-law of Philip and Rob, also a dear sister, aunt and sister-in-law. Funeral Service on Friday, 20th September, 2024, at 12.15pm in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All will be made warmly welcome. Please dress in whatever colours you most prefer. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Jessie, if wished, for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland can be given at the service or passed to the funeral directors.

GORDON The funeral service of the late Annemaree Gordon (nee Atherton), aged 58 years, will take place on Monday, 16th September, 2024, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

HAWCO Passed away in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on 2nd September, 2024, George Thomas Hawco, aged 78 years, Abriachan, Inverness. A much loved husband, dad, grandpa and brother. Funeral Service on Wednesday, 25th September, 2024, at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of George towards British Heart Foundation may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ROSS Sadly, at the Highland Hospice on 27th August, 2024, Robert Ross, 5 Springfield Court, Inverness, aged 80 years. Funeral service on Tuesday, 24th September, at 10am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Enquiries to William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

CAMERON The funeral service of the late Christina Cameron nee Grieve (Kit), Ballan Ruadh, Whitebridge, aged 71 years, will take place on Wednesday, 18th September, 2024, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

HENDERSON Peacefully on 4th September, 2024, Anne Elizabeth Rose Henderson, (nee MacKenzie) (Nancy), formerly Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness. A much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend. Funeral Service on Tuesday, 17th September, 2024, at 12noon in Old High St. Stephen's Church, Inverness; thereafter to Daviot Churchyard. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Nancy towards RNLI (North Kessock) may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

PLOWMAN Passed away in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 9th September, 2024, William James Plowman (Bill), Murray Road, Smithton, Inverness. A much loved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral Ceremony on Monday, 23rd September, 2024, at 10.30am in Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

COGHILL Suddenly at home on 8th September, 2024, Graham Donald Coghill (Don), Moray Park Avenue, Culloden, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACPHERSON At Raigmore Hospital, on 4th September, 2024, Edith Macpherson, aged 96 years, former Dance Teacher. A dear aunt to Colin and Sandra. Funeral service on Wednesday, 18th September, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please but donations for Raigmore Hospital may be given at the service. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

DOWNEY Peacefully, on Monday, 2nd September, 2024, Leslie (Les) Brian, aged 94 years, Hanover Gardens, Scone (formerly Union Street, Nairn). Beloved husband of the late Theressa (Terry), much loved father of Sandra, Ian and Morag, adored grandfather and great-grandfather, dearly loved by all his family and friends. Funeral service on Friday, 20th September, at 11.30am, at Perth Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only.