Death Notices

PARKES The funeral service of the late John Parkes, 11 Culanlon, Kilmore, Drumnadrochit, aged 73 years, will take place on Wednesday, 31st July, 2024, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

ROY Peacefully, on Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024, Catherine Roy (nee MacSween), Trafford Avenue, Inverness (originally from Ardvourlie, Harris). Beloved wife of Jimmy and beloved mother of Heather and Kevin. Funeral arrangements from John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MILNE-MACKAY Passed away, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 9th July, 2024, Zoey Louise Milne-Mackay, aged 43 years, Bruce Avenue, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

FALCONER Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 19th July, 2024, Mark James Falconer (Homer), aged 57 years, Telford Gardens, Inverness. Loving partner of Diane, son of Jim, brother of Jamie and Paul, uncle, comrad and friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 5th August, 2024, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Mark towards Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the door. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

FRAME Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 16th July, 2024, Rose Ann Frame (nee McClafferty), aged 87 years, St Fergus Drive, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Sandy Frame, much loved mum of Karen and Maris and loving gran of Hannah, Rhuaridh, Duncan and Jennifer. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral arrangements to follow on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk or telephone 01463 712255.

MCHATTIE (Beauly). Hamish passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Thursday, 11th July, 2024, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Audrey, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. Hamish will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 26th July, 2024, commencing at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Beauly Cares. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01463 870891.

MACLEAN (Grantown-on-Spey) Unexpectedly, after a short illness, at Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 14th July, 2024, Anne MacLean OBE, aged 82 years, of Strathspey Gardens, Grantown-on-Spey. Beloved wife of Alan Shute. Following a private cremation, a celebration of Anne's life will be held at The Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey, on Thursday, 15th August, 2024 at 12.30pm. All friends are respectfully invited to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be given to benefit Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

WARDHAUGH Violet Mary Wardhaugh, formerly of Station House, Dalcross. Peacefully, at Carolton House, Nairn, on Tuesday, 16th July, Violet, aged 82 years (nee Cumming/Duncan). Loving wife and soulmate to Alastair, loving mother to William, Iain, Neil and the late Louise, an adoring stepmum to Alastair, Myra, Charlie and the late Ruth, a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin. A service will take place at Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 30th July, 2024 at 2pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family Flowers only, but donations, if desired, to Carolton Residents Fund/Alzheimer Scotland.

FRAME Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 16th July, 2024, Rose Ann Frame (nee McClafferty), aged 87 years, St Fergus Drive, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCPHERSON Peacefully, at home, on 10th July, 2024, Catherine (Cathie), nee Willox, aged 88 years, Johnston Place, Inverness. Much loved wife of the late Alick, loving mother of Allison, Sandra and Irene, mother-in-law of Les, Alan and Ally, also a cherished gran and great-granny. Funeral service on Thursday, 25th July, 2024, at 11am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Cawdor Churchyard. All welcome to attend.

FRASER Passed away peacefully, at home with her family by her side, Margaret Cumming Fraser (nee Fraser), Culduthel, Inverness. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Willie Fraser, Lower Gartallie, Drumnadrochit, cherished mum of Margaret and Liz, very much loved and fun Granny Tally to Katie, Drew and Lynne and Granny Town to Rachel, mother-in-law of Alexander and the late Norman and a very dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

CAMERON Catherine (Cathie) Cameron, on 11th July, 2024, aged 73 years, ex house keeper Kingsmills Hotel. Beloved mother of Rosie, mother-in-law of Jim, sister, aunt and a special friend to many. Sadly missed. Special thanks to the staff in Ward 5A, Raigmore Hospital. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 26th July, at 10am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son,Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Glenelg Cemetery (approx. time of arrival 12.45pm). All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Cathie for Macmillan Cancer Support can be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

MCRAE Peacefully, on Thursday, 11th July, 2024, at home, Mary Patricia McRae, 1 Sinclair Terrace, Latheronwheel, Caithness, aged 77 years. Former North West Securities, Resident Couple for President of the Law Society. So dearly loved by Ian McRae, much loved mother to Deborah and David, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, well known, respected and dear friend of many. Funeral service on Monday, 22nd July at 3pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

BEATTIE Peacefully, on 13th July, 2024 at the Royal Northern Infirmary, Inverness, with her family at her bedside, Margaret Elizabeth Beattie, King Street, Inverness, aged 67 years. Beloved eldest daughter of the late Gordon and May Beattie, loving sister to Alison and Gordon and amazing auntie to Erin and Aidan. At Margaret's request, the funeral will be private. Alison and Gordon wish to thank the incredible NHS staff who looked after Margaret over the years and also the more recent NHS staff and carers. You always treated Margaret with so much care and kindness. The family also wish to thank the staff of Capital Taxis who went above and beyond for Margaret. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

NOBLE Peacefully, at home, on 13th July, 2024, Alexandra Margaret Noble (Alex), nee Coghill, aged 68 years, Leachkin Avenue, Inverness. Dedicated and loving wife of Dougie, darling mum of Mark, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, cousin, auntie and friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 25th July, 2024, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Alex towards Marie Curie and Sunflower Home Care (Highland Hospice) may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where Inverness Crematorium livestream link is available.

HORTON Peacefully, in the care of Highview House, Inverness, on 13th July, 2024, Beatrice May Horton (Beattie), nee King / formerly McIntyre, aged 84 years, formerly of Carn Gorm Terrace, Inverness. Beloved wife of Freddie and the late James, much loved mum of Maureen, Jim, Margaret and John, also a dear mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, sister, aunt and step-mum. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 29th July, 2024, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Beattie towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

KELLY Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 15th July, 2024, Jake Kelly, aged 80 years, loving husband of the late Ivy, a much loved dad, granda and brother. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 25th July, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Car parking available at the funeral home.

CAMPBELL Suddenly, on 15th July, 2024, Alistair Iain Campbell, aged 63 years, Glen Mor, Invergarry. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

CORBETT Funeral ceremony for the late David Alexander Corbett (Davie), aged 66 years, Drumossie Avenue, Inverness, will be held on Monday, 22nd July, 2024, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MURRAY Unexpected but peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 14th July, 2024, Rosemary Murray, 1 Oich Terrace, Inverness, aged 93 years. Secretary NHS. Beloved wife of the late James, adored and loving mother to Nichola, dear sister-in-law to Kathleen and missed by many friends. Funeral service on Friday, 26th July at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. Donations invited for the Highland Hospice at the service or via funeral directors.