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PIERACCINI - Peacefully, on Monday, 25th April, 2022, at Culduthel Care Home, Liliana Pieraccini, 22 Oakwood Court, Inverness, aged 91 years. Much loved by all the family. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.
STODDART - The funeral service for the late Danny Stoddart, 41 Lindsey Avenue, Inverness, aged 76 years, will take place on Friday, 6th May, 2022, at 12.15pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.
MATHESON - Passed away, at Raigmore Hospital, on Thursday, 28th April, 2022, Gary Matheson, 13 The Loan, Tornagrain, aged 52 years. Highland and Islands Enterprise. Cherished husband to Alison, loved and adored father to Catriona and Erin, proud grandfather to Harvey, much loved son, son-in-law, brother and uncle. A huge loss to all who knew him. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.
CARLE - Peacefully, on 23rd April, 2022 in the loving care of Wyvis House Care Home, Dingwall, Flora Whyte Carle, aged 104 years, formerly of Old Edinburgh Road, Hilton, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Bill Carle and loving mother of Florrie, William and the late George, mother-in-law of Caroline and the late Isobel and Bob, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, much loved sister, auntie, friend and neighbour. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 17th May, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Flora for Blythswood Care may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
BINNIE - Suddenly, but peacefully, on 23rd April, 2022, at Raigmore Hospital, Margaret Nelson (Bunny). Dear sister of Margaret and the late Ian and Hughann, dearly loved auntie and friend. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices or telephone John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness; 01463 233366.
TOMLINSON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 13th April, 2022, Keith Harry Tomlinson, aged 80 years, Kiltarlity, Beauly (formerly of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire). Beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved dad of Karen, Brian and Helen, proud grandad of Callum, Rory and Conner, respected father-in-law of Keith and Sandra, also a dear uncle. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 9th May, 2022, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Keith towards the British Lung Foundation and the British Heart Foundation may be given at the door or on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.
STONE - Peacefully, in the care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness, on 23rd April, 2022, Rhoda Stone (nee Barclay), aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late John Stone, much loved mum of Frances, also a dear mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, sister and aunt. Funeral service on Wednesday, 11th May, 2022, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Rhoda towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door.
SKINNER - Peacefully, at home, on 22nd April, 2022, Louie Alexander Skinner, aged 94 years, Ardconnel Terrace, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Jean, loving dad of Carol, Stuart and the late Louise, also a dear grandad, great-grandad, father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 9th May, 2022, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Louie towards Inverness Women's Aid may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.
SHEWAN - Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, after a long illness borne with great courage, on 23rd April, 2022, Elaine Rose Shewan (nee Garden), aged 64 years, Cranmore Drive, Inverness. Much loved wife of Mike, beloved daughter of Jessie and the late Francis Garden, very special mum of Michael, Kevin and Karen, also a dear granny, great-granny, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and good friend to many. Funeral service on Friday, 6th May, 2022, at 9.30am, in Inverness Methodist Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Elaine towards Maggie's Highlands and Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.
ROSS - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 20th April, 2022, Helen Ross (nee MacDonald), aged 60 years, Ardness Place, Inverness. Loving wife of Graham, devoted mum of Steven, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 3rd May, 2022, at 12noon, in Inverness Crematorium for family and close friends; thereafter Graham and Steven will be hosting an informal gathering in the Kingsmills Hotel, at around 1.30pm, to which all are welcome to attend. Donations, if desired, towards MND Scotland may be given at the hotel. Please wear a splash of colour in memory of Helen. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.
PATIENCE - Suddenly, on 10th April, 2022, Lynn Patience, aged 34 years, (Falkirk and formerly Avoch). Adored daughter of Heather and the late John, loving sister of John, also a dear grandaughter, niece, cousin and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 6th May, 2022, at 1.30pm, in Avoch New Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Lynn towards Munlochy Animal Aid may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.
MACLEAN - Passed away, in the care of Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on 24th April, 2022, Ian William MacLean, aged 84 years, 5 Culburnie, Kiltarlity (former Physics and Maths teacher, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy). Brother of David and Ronald, brother-in-law of Anne and Gena, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service on Wednesday, 4th May, 2022, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnacross Cemetery, Kiltarlity, cortege to arrive at around 1.30pm. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Ian towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service or cemetery.
ANDERSON - Suddenly, at home, on 13th April, 2022, Stewart Allan Anderson, aged 52 years, Kenneth Street, Inverness. Stewart will be remembered by his parents, wife, step daughters, brothers and all his extended family, friends and colleagues. Funeral service on Tuesday, 3rd May, 2022, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Stewart towards Sense Scotland may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.
SCHROEDER - Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 22nd April, 2022, Michael Walter Schroeder, 6 Duke Street, Cromarty, aged 65 years. Popular retired English Teacher at Fortrose Academy. Dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Lauren, loving son of Joan, dear brother of Ingrid, Peter and Paul, a most loving son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service private. A memorial service to celebrate Mike's life will take place at a later date, details of which will be published at the time. Donations in lieu of flowers welcome for Marie Curie. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.
LIVINGSTON - Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 25th April, 2022, Moira Bushfield Livingston, 21 Green Drive, Inverness, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of James, greatly loved mother to Clare and Hazel and loved by many. The family wish to express their sincere gratitude to Castle Care carers for their dedicated attention over the last two years. Funeral service private. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.
ANDERSON - Passed away, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 27th April, 2022, after a time in Southside Road Nursing Home, Stuart Anderson, aged 73 years. Former Parachute Regiment, payroll master at Nigg and The Station Hotel, Inverness. Much loved father to Shona, Eilidh, James and the late Stuart, grandfather, great-grandfather and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Friday, 13th May, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All invited to say a much-loved farewell.
MACGILLIVRAY - The family are heartbroken to say their beloved mam, Florence (Flo) Anne MacGillivray (nee Macleod), aged 75 years, of Bunchrew Caravan Park, formerly of Dunain Park Hotel and Woody's Snack Bar, passed away, on Monday, 25th April, 2022, having just been admitted to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, after a short illness bravely borne with dignity and courage at home. Cherished mum to Trish, Hugh and George, devoted partner and best friend to Cyril, much loved mother-in-law to Kenny, Nell and Claire, a proud granny of Kieran, Megan, Lewis, Ellie and Ben, a dear sister to George and the late Duncan, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, a trusted friend and a very good neighbour to many. Please feel free to wear a bit of tartan, at Flo's request. Family flowers only thank you. Donations, if desired, to be split between cancer and wildlife charities. The interment will take place on Wednesday, 4th May, at 10.30am, in Dalarossie Cemetery, Tomatin; thereafter a service of celebration will take place at 1pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm invitation is extended to both services. The service will stream live from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream
MACKINNON - Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Thursday, 21st April, 2022, Evan MacKinnon, Fraser Court, Kiltarlity, aged 67 years. Plumbing and Heating Engineer. Dearly loved dad of Evan, Emma and Mark, loved father-in-law of Amanda, Michael and Gemma, loving partner of Jane, much loved Granda Ev to Dylan, Liam, Evie, Josie and Elsie and dear brother to Alan and Ian. Sadly missed by so many. Funeral service on Thursday, 5th May, at 1pm, in Tomnacross Church of Scotland, Kiltarlity; thereafter to the burial ground. All welcome to say a fond farewell. Family flowers only. Donations invited at the service for Lovat Shinty Club or please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.
BRUCE - Peacefully, on 20th April, 2022, after a short illness, Patricia Bruce, 62 Balnakyle Road, Inverness, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill Bruce, much loved mother to Nicola, Roslynn and Michael, dearly loved by her four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, sadly missed by friends far and wide. Funeral service on Tuesday, 3rd May, 2022 at 12 noon, in Ness Bank Church; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Donations invited for Macmillan Nurses at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.
MCINTOSH - Suddenly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 14th April, 2022, Robert (Bob), aged 73 years, of Dell Road, Inverness. Sadly missed by Margaret and Fiona and all of his family and friends. Funeral service on Friday, 29th April, at 9.30am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend.