Death Notices

GRAY - Peacefully, at Culduthel Care Home, on 13th March, 2019, Drew, aged 90 years, Clachnaharry Court, Inverness, beloved husband of the late Alice. Funeral service on Thursday, 21st March, 2019, at 1pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter cremation private. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Car parking available at the funeral home.

HEINOWSKI - Peacefully, at Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness, on 15th March, 2019, Elsie (nee Thomson), aged 93 years, R.I.P., late of Drakies Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Leon, much loved mother of Paul and Anna, also a dearly loved granny and aunt. Funeral service on Friday, 22nd March, 2019, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Alzheimer Scotland at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA.

GORDON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Friday, 15th March, 2019, John Gordon, aged 81 years, Mingulay, Struy. Beloved husband of Lilian, cherished father of Laura and respected father-in-law of David, much loved brother-in-law of David, Allan and Corena, a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Stalwart Strathglass Shinty player and referee. Will be sorely missed. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

STEWART - The funeral service for the late Geordie Stewart, aged 66 years, Portree Terrace, Inverness (formerly of Alness), will be held tomorrow (Wednesday), 20th March, 2019, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Marie Curie at the service or may be forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

REID - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, James (Jimmy) Reid, Inshes Farm, Inverness, aged 83 years. Beloved brother of Mary and Agnes, loving brother-in-law of Bill and a much loved uncle. Funeral service on Monday, 25th March, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations are welcome at the service for the Chest, Heart and Stroke Association or please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

ROSS - Funeral service for the late Christine Ross (nee Fraser), aged 72 years, Kilmuir Road, Inverness, will be held tomorrow (Wednesday), 20th March, 2019, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend.

FRASER - Funeral service for the late Jack Fraser, aged 85 years, Hawthorn Drive, Inverness, will be held on Friday, 22nd March, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

DUNCAN - (Inverness/ Forres). Peacefully, at Meadowlark Nursing Home, Forres, on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, Jenny Earl, in her 89th year (retired dance teacher). Devoted wife of the late David Duncan, dear mother of Carol, a loving granny, great-granny, sister, aunt and great friend to many. Funeral service in St Laurence Parish Church, Forres, on Tuesday, 26th March, 2019, at 11.30am; thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, to Meadowlark Patients Fund can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres IV36 1EL.

FRASER - Peacefully, in the care of Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on 13th March, 2019, Jack Fraser, aged 85 years, Hawthorn Drive, Inverness, beloved husband of Chris, loving father of Eric and Lynette, also a dear granda, great- granda and brother. Funeral service on Friday, 22nd March, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation may be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

GRAY - Peacefully, at Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on 13th March, 2019, Drew, aged 90 years, Clachnaharry Court, Inverness, beloved husband of the late Alice. Funeral service on Thursday, 21st March, 2019, at 1pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter cremation private. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Car parking available at the funeral home.

SUTHERLAND - On 13th March, 2019, Leslie (Les) Sutherland, aged 72 years, Overton Avenue, Inverness, worked in the motor trade throughout his career at Partco, Edmunds Walker and Dingbro. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

SIME - The funeral of David Gray Sime will take place today (Friday), 15th March, 2019, at 2pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All warmly invited.

DOUGLAS - Peacefully, on Wednesday evening, 13th March, 2019, at Raigmore Hospital, Margaret Douglas (nee Ross), 33 Cauldeen Road, Inverness, aged 85 years. One time of the Rannoch Lodge Hotel. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Iain and Fiona, dearest grandmother, great- grandmother and dearly loved sister of Christina and Eddie. Funeral service on Tuesday, 26th March, 2019, at 12 noon, in the Culloden and Balloch Baptist Church; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACKAY - Suddenly, but peacefully, at home, on 10th March, 2019, Donella MacKay (nee MacDonald), aged 69 years, Viewfield Road, Inverness, beloved wife of Iain, devoted mother of Iain, Donnie, Chris and Mairi, adoring granny of Grace, Ruth and Aaron, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Service of Thanksgiving was held in Inverness East Church. Interment to take place on Monday, 18th March, 2019, at 2.30pm, in Aignish Cemetery, Point, Isle of Lewis. All welcome to attend. Donations, if desired, to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland may be forwarded to D. Chisholm & Sons, Huntly Street, Inverness IV3 5HP.

TAYLOR - Suddenly, on 8th March, 2019, Gordon Henderson Taylor, aged 91 years, Forest Lodge, Belladrum, by Beauly (formerly of Upper Townhead Farm, Kintore). Beloved husband of Elspeth, wonderful dad of Alisan Ballance and adored grampa of Calum and Ossian Ballance. Funeral private. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

STEWART - Peacefully at home, on 11th March, 2019, Geordie Stewart, aged 66 years, Portree Terrace, Inverness (formerly of Alness). Beloved husband of Marita, much loved dad of Jamie, George, Donald, Robbie, Jeannie, Christina, Sandy, Vicky and Amanda, loving brother of Elizabeth and the late Jeannie and Mary Margaret, a dearly loved grandad to his eighteen grandchildren, also a dear father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service on Wednesday, 20th March, 2019, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Marie Curie at the service or may be forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

ROSS - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 7th March, 2019, Christine Ross (nee Fraser), aged 72 years, Kilmuir Road, Inverness, beloved wife of Roddie, much loved mam of Elaine and Diane and loving nana of Millie. Funeral service on Wednesday, 20th March, 2019, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Marie Curie may be given at the service.

LAMOND - Peacefully, in the care of Highview House Care Home, Inverness, on 9th March, 2019, Robin Lamond, aged 94 years, formerly of Walker Crescent, Culloden, Inverness, beloved husband of Isobel, much loved father of Freda, Robin, Donald and the late Alfie, a loving gank of Donald, Donna, David, Marie, Karen and Scott, great-granda of Kyle, Kaitlin, Kacie, Kerrie, Alfie and Imogen, respected father-in-law of Dave and Chrissie, also a dear uncle. Funeral service on Thursday, 21st March, 2019, at 12 noon, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Invermoriston Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service.

GRANT - (Beauly). Peacefully, at the RNI, Inverness, on Saturday, 2nd March, 2019. Gregor Grant, of 9 Broallan, aged 98 years. Husband of the late Lily Campbell, father of Campbell and Christine and father-in-law of Kevin. Funeral service will be held in Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, Wester Balblair, on Monday, 18th March, 2019, commencing at 12.45pm; thereafter to Kilmorack Burial Ground. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please, but a donation, if so desired, may be made at the service for The Highland Hospice. Enquiries to D.J. MacLennan & Son, Muir of Ord. Tel. 01463 870891.

MILLIGAN - Peacefully, on Friday, 8th March, 2019, after a short illness, Annie Milligan (Nancy), Drumossie Avenue, Inverness, formerly of Lynemouth, Northumberland, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, much loved mam of Jan, Margaret, Ian and Anne, devoted grandma of Lee, Christine, Jia, Aran, a loving great-grandma and dear sister of Dorothy. Funeral service on Tuesday, 19th March, 2019, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations welcome for Chest, Heart and Stroke Association may be given at the service or forwarded to William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors, Culduthel Road, Inverness.