Death Notices

ANDERSON - Suddenly, but peacefully, surrounded by his dear family at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 28th February, 2021, Alexander Anderson (Andy), aged 73 years, Kessock Road, Inverness, much loved husband of the late Jackie, caring dad of Alisha, Diana, Angela and Sammy, also a dear grandad and great-grandad. For funeral particulars please see D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

WALKER - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 1st March, 2021, Georgina (Gena) Walker, aged 70 years, Miller Gardens, Inverness. Gena will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service private on Friday, 12th March, 2021, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. No flowers please. Inverness Crematorium live stream link available from D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

STEWART - Suddenly, at home, on 28th February, 2021, Karen Frances Stewart, aged 55 years, Beechwood Road, Inverness, much loved daughter of the late Stu and Lilian, loving sister of Ronnie and sister-in-law of Lynne, also a dear aunt. Funeral service private in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

MCLENNAN - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 1st March, 2021, Ann McLennan (nee Blackwell), aged 87 years, Balnacraig Road and formerly of Wells Street, Inverness, beloved wife of James, loving mother of Andrew, also a dear grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in-law. Funeral service private in St Michael & All Angels' Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. No flowers please. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CAMPBELL - Peacefully, at Ballifeary House Residential Care Home, Inverness, on 28th February, 2021, Effie K. Campbell (nee MacDonald), aged 99 years, formerly of Argyle Court, Inverness, beloved wife of the late John Campbell, dear mother of Anne and Iain and a much loved grandmother and sister. Effie was laid to rest privately in Portnalong Cemetery, Isle of Skye. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

BEDDIE - The funeral service for Catherine McDonald Beddie (nee MacPherson), previously of Friar Street, Inverness, will take place on Monday, 8th March, 2021, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium, under Government restrictions. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

CAMERON - The funeral service for Scott Cameron, 180 Smithton Park, Inverness, will take place on Monday, 8th March, 2021, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, under Government guidelines.

KELMAN - Peacefully, at home, on 28th February, 2021, Gordon Kelman, aged 76 years, Milton Crescent, Inverness, a much loved husband, dad and grandad. Cremation private. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

FRASER - Peacefully, on 27th February, 2021, surrounded by his family and in the exceptional care of Castlehill Care Home, Inverness, Hugh (Uisdean) Alexander Mackenzie Fraser, aged 93 years, Wester Culcabock, Old Mill Lane, Inverness and farmer for many years at Dunain Mains. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, father of Donald, Fiona and Hugh, father-in-law of Mary, Jim and Shona. Proud grandfather of Donald, Claire, James, Andrew and Scott and great-grandfather of Alistair, Felicity and Katie. A private family service, due to current government guidelines, will take place on Monday, 8th March, at 12.15pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. Live stream available via www.johnfraserandson.com. Uisdean's cortège will leave the funeral home at approximately 1pm en route to Dores Cemetery, for 1.30pm, for all those who wish to pay their last respects. Family flowers only please. A donation in memory of Uisdean can be made directly to Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution.

CAMPBELL - Peacefully, on Sunday, 28th February, 2021, at Raigmore Hospital, with her family by her side, Jacqueline Anne Campbell, Birnam, East Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, aged 58 years. Company Director and Co Founder of Cobbs Group. Beloved wife of Fraser, much loved mother to Daniel and Mollie, loving granny to Max, dear sister to David and Nigel and a wonderful friend of many. Funeral service on Friday, 12th March, 2021, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. The cortège will leave from the family home at 1.30pm, via the A82 to the funeral home. Live stream at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream. Donations for Munlochy Animal Aid can be given via the funeral directors.

McGONIGAL - Peacefully, on Sunday, 28th February, 2021, in excellent attention and comfort of Castle Hill Care Home, James McGonigal, 7 Drummond Court, Inverness, aged 86 years. Former draughtsman. Much loved husband to Sadie, loving father to six, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 9th March, 2021, at 12 noon, in St Columba's Church, Culloden; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery under Government guidelines. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

WOMPRA - David F. Wompra, 1941-2021. Sadly, my husband, David, died on 9th February, 2021, after a severe stroke. He will be remembered and missed by his family and friends on the Isle of Wight, the Black Isle and in Inverness, Tain and Teesside. We are extremely grateful to the staff of St Mary's Hospital, Newport for their excellent care of David in his last days. His funeral will be at Newport Crematorium on 17th March, 2021. No flowers, please, but if wished, donations to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland can be sent to The Co-operative Funeralcare, Cranbourn Rest, 61 Upper St James Street, Newport. Isle of Wight, PO30 1LQ.

ENGEL - Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Thursday, 25th February, 2021, Peter Engel, 38 Kildonan Crescent, Inverness, aged 69 years. Retired chef. Much loved husband of Heather, dearly loved dad of Claire, Karl and Barry, loving father-in-law and a dear brother, devoted and proud papa of Liam, Georgia, Jordan, Lachlan, Kerry, Liam, Gavin, Jack and Megan and a great-papa of Theo, Effi, Leo and Finnlaogh. Funeral service on Wednesday, 10th March, 2021 at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, under Government guidelines. Donations invited for National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society can be given at www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors. The service will stream live at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream.

SMITH - Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on 23rd February, 2021, Lexie Smith (nee Elphinstone), aged 84 years, Darris Road, Inverness and formerly of Cannich, (former employee of Marks & Spencer and lifelong country dancer), beloved wife of the late Sandy, loving mam of Alexa, Shona and Gary, much loved granny of Stuart, Pamela, Nicola and wee Harry, fun great-gran of Fraser and Charlotte, also a dear mother-in-law and sister. Funeral service private in Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Lexie towards Macmillan Cancer Support may be made on D.Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on 23rd February, 2021, Robert MacKenzie (Bob), aged 93 years, Nevis Park, Inverness, beloved husband of the late Betty and much loved dad of Sandra and Peter. Funeral Service private in D. Chisholm & Sons’ Funeral Home, Inverness, on Friday, 5th March, 2021, at 9.30am; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Live stream available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk.

COWIE -The funeral service for Sunny Cowie, 36 Obsdale Park, Alness, will take place on Wednesday, 3rd March, 2021, at 12 noon in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery, under Government guidelines. The service will live stream at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream.

MACKAY - Sadly, on Friday, 19th February, 2021, following a brief stay in Raigmore Hospital. David MacKay, 54 Bellfield Road, North Kessock, aged 81 years, former Planning Engineer, countrywide and international. Great supporter of Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Beloved husband of the late Catherine, much loved father to Lynn, Pamela and Neil, brother to Norma, the late Ishbel, Billy and Innes, father-in-law to Sean and Lynn, dear grandfather to seven and great-granda to six, brother-in-law to Crystelle, Brian and Cathie. A huge miss to the family to whom he was inspirational, a loyal friend to many. Funeral service on Friday, 5th March, 2021, at 11am in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. The cortège will stop at Caledonian Stadium at 11.45am en route to Tore Cemetery, under Government guidelines. Live stream www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream Donations for Macmillan Cancer Support www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors.

NEILSON - Suddenly, but peacefully on 22nd February, 2021, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, Dorcas Neilson (nee Duncan), Laurel Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mum of Marina and William and mother-in-law of Jill and the late Shane, also a loving granny, sister, sister-in-law and aunty. A family service will be held on Thursday, 4th March, at 12.30pm in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com.

BEDDIE - Peacefully, on Friday, 19th February, 2021, in the excellent care of Mull Hall Care Home. Catherine McDonald Beddie nee MacPherson previously of Friar Street, Inverness, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred James Beddie, much loved sister of Hamish and the late Betty, dear sister-in-law of Gordon, a loving aunt, great-aunt and good friend. Funeral service on Monday, 8th March, 2021, at 12 noon at Inverness Crematorium under Government restrictions. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

BEATTIE - Peacefully and at home in Inverness, on Monday 22nd February 2021, Dr Alan R Beattie, 87 years. Born and educated in Aberdeen, he spent many years happily retired at Kilmorack, and previously as an academic in Cardiff, Nairobi, and Dallas, Texas. The husband of 62 years to Donalda (Boa), he was delighted to have been a father and a grandfather, an expert in semiconductor physics, a Gordonians rugby player and the owner of an ancient Ferguson tractor. A private funeral service will be held on Thursday 4th March at 3.00 pm in the Funeral Home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness and can be viewed at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream. The family are planning a full celebration of his life at a later date.