Death Notices

MORRISON - Peacefully, at home, on 27th December, 2020, Anne Smart Ogilvie Morrison (nee Crichton), aged 84 years, Lawers Way, Inverness. Beloved wife of Ken, much loved of mum of Douglas and Linda and Andrew and Mhairi, also a loving granny. Funeral service private in Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired towards Macmillan Cancer Support may be made via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/annemorrison. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, following a short illness, on 23rd December, 2020, Sybil Beatrice Sutherland MacKenzie (nee Ledingham), aged 76 years, wife of Cliff, and, previously, dearly beloved wife of the late Charlie Laing. A cherished mum of Charles and Anne and a doting granny of Samira and Melise. Also a dear sister, auntie and good friend to many. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Ward 4B for their dedicated care and compassion. Funeral service private in Ness Bank Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Sybil will leave from the Church on Friday, 8th January, 2021, at 10am, for those wishing to say farewell. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Highland Hospice may be sent direct. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 24th December, 2020, John Riddoch Mackenzie, aged 93 years, Queen Street, Inverness. John will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral ceremony private in Inverness Crematorium. John's family would like to express their sincere thanks to those involved in his care; Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital, Heather Wallace and Yvonne and Dots Doherty, the care and support given has been much appreciated. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CHAMBERS - Peacefully, in the exceptional care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness, on 28th December, 2020, Catherine Ross Chambers (nee MacKenzie), aged 78 years, Dochfour Drive, Inverness (retired Maths teacher). Beloved wife of Harry, wonderful mam of John and James, much loved mother-in-law of Alison and Abbie, also a devoted granny. A private funeral service will be held on Friday, 8th January, 2021, at 12.30pm, in Inshes Church, Inverness. Live stream available at www.insheschurch.org. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired towards Tearfund may be made via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/catherinerchambers. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CHISHOLM - Peacefully, after a short illness, on 23rd December, 2020, Elizabeth Margaret (Betty) Chisholm, aged 90 years, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, ex 'clippy' Highland Omnibuses. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Enquiries to John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

MACKINTOSH - Suddenly and peacefully, at home, on 20th December, 2020, Jordan Grant Mackintosh, aged 21 years, dearly loved youngest son of Lorna and Fraser, precious brother to Callum and Daniel, wonderful special grandson, nephew and cousin. Deeply loved, Jordan will never be forgotten. Private funeral service on Thursday, 7th January, 2021. Family flowers only please. Resting at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MURRAY - Charles, passed away, peacefully, on 17th December, 2020, he was born on 13th December, 1949. Father to Sarah and Catherine, brother of Allan, Nigel and Rachel. Funeral private due to current Government guidelines. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

DICKEN - After a long illness bravely borne, on Tuesday, 22nd December, 2020, at Raigmore Hospital, Anthony Ralph Dicken, Carse Place, Kiltarlity, aged 76 years. Sorely missed by his wife Sheena and sister Christine. Funeral service on Friday, 8th January, 2021, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Under Government guidelines. R.I.P.

KELSEY - Peacefully, on Sunday, 27th December, 2020, at Castlehill Care Home, Robert 'Bob' Kelsey, 2 Lochiel Gardens, Inverness, aged 89 years, former Colour Sergeant Devonshire Regiment, Corrie Taxis and William Tawse. Beloved husband of the late Annie Pirie, loving father of Jean, Jimmy and Phyllis, dear grandfather to five and great-grandfather to seven. Missed by many. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

SMITH - Passed away on Sunday, 27th December, 2020, at Raigmore Hospital, after a long hard fought illness. Sandra Smith (nee Rose), 3 Ness Side Farm House, Inverness, aged 69 years. Former nurse, Craig Dunain. Member of the local ladies orders including the Eastern Star. Adored wife and huge consistent support to Alick, loving mother to Rachael and Andrew, loved grandmother and genuine friend to so many. Funeral service under Government guidelines in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

DAVIDSON - Peacefully, on Thursday, 24th December, 2020, at Raigmore Hospital, Edward George Davidson, 60 Culloden Road, Inverness, aged 83 years. Former shop proprietor Benula Road (Eddie's Shop). Deeply loved husband to Maureen, loving father to Martin and Gary, father-in-law to Karen, precious grandfather to Ryan, Emma and Scott, will be sorely missed by many in the Merkinch Community and many good friends. Funeral service at 12.30pm on Wednesday, 6th January, 2021, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery under Government guidelines. Donations invited for Cheerful Chesters Inverness via the funeral directors. Family Flowers only. The service will be live streamed from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk.

BUCHANAN - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Thursday, 24th December, 2020. June Anne Buchanan (nee Campbell), of Ruisaurie, Kilmorack, Beauly, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late John Buchanan (Grantown), much loved mother of Ian and the late Eileen and Michael, devoted granny to her 12 grandchildren, also adored sister and friend to many. Funeral service under Government guidelines on Tuesday, 5th January, 2021, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of June welcome for the RSPB. The service will be live streamed from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk.

GORDON - Peacefully, on Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020, in the kind care of the Telford Centre, Marion Gordon, Glenelg, Canal Side, Fort Augustus, aged 65 years. Former care assistant in the Telford Centre. Precious mother to Douglas, mother-in-law to Lisa and loving grandmother to Aiden and Kayla. Will be sadly missed by all in the community and beyond. Funeral service on Tuesday, 5th January, 2021, at 2.30pm, at the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, under Government guidelines. Hearse will leave from the Telford Centre at 1pm via the Main Street and Canalside en route.

ROBERTSON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 18th December, 2020, Frances Isabella Robertson (nee Crocker), aged 91 years, Heather Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Alexander John Robertson, also a dear aunt, sister-in-law and friend. Funeral service private in Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCCULLOCH - Peacefully, in the care of Lynemore Care Home, Grantown on Spey, on 21st December, 2020, James McCulloch, aged 92 years, R.I.P. (formerly of Balnacraig Road, Inverness). Beloved husband of the late Rose, much loved father of Rose, Liz, Linda and Deborah, also an adored granda, great-granda, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday, 30th December, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. The ceremony can be viewed live, please find the link on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page. Cortège to leave from the funeral home at 12.30pm for those wishing to say farewell. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired towards the Highland Hospice may be made via the Facebook page.

MACNALLY - Passed away, on 13th December, 2020, Major Hugh Donald MacNally, aged 61 years (ex Queen's Own Highlanders). He is survived by his four children. Funeral private in Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACDONALD - Passed away, at home, on 22nd December, 2020, Helen Ann MacDonald (nee Coutts), aged 85 years, Smith Avenue, Inverness, beloved wife of the late Hector MacDonald. Cremation private. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CHISHOLM - Peacefully, in the exceptional care of Meallmore Lodge, Daviot, Inverness, on 19th December, 2020, William John Chisholm (Bill), aged 83 years (retired firefighter and formerly of Columba Road, Inverness). Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved and respected dad of Andrew and Mhairi Chisholm and Keith and John Wardrop, also a much loved granda, great-granda, father-in-law, uncle and great friend to many. A private funeral ceremony will be held on Thursday, 31st December, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. The ceremony can be viewed live, please find the link on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page. Cortège to leave from the funeral home at 10.20am for those wishing to say farewell. Those attending are invited to wear a touch of tartan in memory of Bill. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be made via: justgiving.com/fundraising/Mhairi-Chisholm2.

MACKINTOSH - Suddenly and peacefully, at home, on 20th December, 2020, Jordan Grant Mackintosh, aged 21 years, dearly loved youngest son of Lorna and Fraser, precious brother to Callum and Daniel, wonderful special grandson, nephew and cousin. Deeply loved, Jordan will never be forgotten. Private funeral service on Thursday, 7th January, 2021. Family flowers only please. Resting at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MURRAY - Peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, after a long illness bravely borne, William "Bill" Murray, Drakies Avenue, Inverness, aged 84 years. Highlands and Islands Fire Brigade. Loved husband of the late Flora, much loved dad of Karen and Lesley, devoted granda, great-granda, dear father-in-law to Jim and Nick and a well loved brother. Funeral service on Wednesday, 30th December, at 10.30am, at the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, under Government guidelines. Family flowers only please. Donations kindly invited in Bill's memory for the Highland Hospice via www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors. The service will stream live at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk.