Death Notices

KEW The funeral service for the late Dorothy Kew, Woodgrove Place, Inverness, will be held on Friday, 19th July, 2024, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACLEAN Passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, 9th July, 2024, Fraser Maclean, The Black Isle. Dear husband of Betty, devoted father to Ronald and Karin. Much loved grandfather, great-grandfather and father-in-law. Leader of Allangrange Dance Band and former chairman of Highland Accordion and Fiddle Club. Funeral private at his own request. Enquiries please to William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors, Inverness.

BARKER Peacefully, at home, on 30th June, 2024, Alistair Ian Barker (Ali), aged 69 years, Dovecote Park, Culloden, Inverness. Darling husband of Anne, loving dad of Lorraine and Claire, adored papa of Ava, Fraser, Finlay and Olivia, much loved brother of Kay, David and Irene, also a dear father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 18th July, 2024, at 12noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ali towards Marie Curie may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

DAVIDSON Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 30th June, 2024, Andrew MacGregor Davidson (Andy), aged 75 years, Murray Place, Smithton, Inverness. Beloved husband of Alice, much loved dad of Andrew and Paul, also a dear granda, great-granda, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral service on Monday, 15th July, 2024, at 12noon, in Inshes East Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Andy towards Highland Hospice and Maggie's Highlands may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk. Livestream available on Inshes East Church website.

ROBERTSON Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 6th July, 2024, Jacqueline Robertson (Jackie), aged 63 years, Mackintosh Road, Inverness. Beloved mother of Michael and mother-in-law of Jay, loving gran of Liam, much loved sister of Linda, Kevin, Mandy and Fiona, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 16th July, 2024, at 10am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Jackie towards Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

WALKER The funeral service of the late Edward Walker (Eddie), 12 Station Road, Ardersier, aged 74 years, will take place on Monday, 15th July, 2024, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MOIR Peacefully, at home with the family, Alan James Moir, 2 Lentran House, aged 81 years. Ex Northern Constabulary Superintendent. Much loved husband of 57 years to Christine Moir (nee Munro), loved and respected father of Hamish, Andrew, Alan, Donald and Ruth, dear father-in-law, proud grandfather to Watson, Archie, Murdo and Fearghas, dear brother and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 18th July, at 11.00am, in Inshes East Church; thereafter to Insh Cemetery, Kincraig. A warm welcome to attend. Donations invited for Highland Hospice Sunflower Home Care at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MCLAREN The funeral service for the late Marion McLaren, late of North Kessock, will be held on Friday, 19th July, 2024, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Marion for Urray House Residents Fund may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

PETTIT Suddenly, but peacefully, at Carolton Care Home, Nairn on Thursday, 4th July, 2024, Georgina (Georgie) Margaret Pettit (nee Young), aged 92 years, formerly of Sutors Avenue, Boathpark, Nairn. Beloved wife of the late Jock Pettit, dear mother of David, Joan and Marion, a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, an adored cousin, aunt and friend to many. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church, Nairn on Thursday, 11th July at 1pm; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited, flowers or donations to The British Heart Foundation.

CHRISTIE Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 26th June, 2024, Alexander John Christie (Sandy), aged 73 years, St Margaret's Road, Inverness. A dear dad and grandad. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 10th July, 2024, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

BARKER Peacefully at home on 30th June 2024, Alistair Ian Barker (Ali), aged 69 years, Dovecote Park, Culloden, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

SPENCE Sadly, at home, on 28th June, 2024, Laurence Alexander Spence, aged 45 years, Culloden Court, Inverness. A beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

McKIMMIE The funeral service of the late Alistair Ian McKimmie (Ali), of Dingwall and Inverness, will take place on Monday, 8th July, 2024, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

ROSS Suddenly, but peacefully, on 30th June, 2024, David Ross, aged 85 years, Drumossie Avenue, Inverness, ex A.I. Welders. Beloved husband of Mary, much loved dad of Graeme, Neil and Gills, a cherished granda, loving brother of Anne, a dear father-in-law and uncle. A special friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 9th July, at 11am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of David for Dementia Scotland may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home.

MCGINLAY Peacefully and suddenly, on Monday, 1st July, 2024, Christine McGinlay, 4 Rosehaugh Crescent, Avoch, aged 63 years. Beloved sister of Anne, Stewart and Russell, much loved bestie to Lorraine, good friend of Margaret, much loved aunt and also by so many others. Funeral service on Friday, 12th July, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to say the fondest of farewells.

MACDONALD Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 29th June, 2024, Stuart William MacDonald, aged 79 years, Telford Road, Inverness. Devoted husband of the late Christine, beloved father of Susie and Eilidh, loving grandpa, uncle, cousin and loyal friend. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 11th July, 2024, 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 in memory of Stuart towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where a livestream will be available.

BEATTIE Peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, surrounded by his family, on 1st July, 2024, Brian Beattie, aged 66 years, retired Portering Services and Security Manager, Raigmore Hospital. Much loved dad of Jack and Lucy. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 11th July, at 11.30am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please, but donations for Highland Hospice may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MORTON Peacefully, at home, on 1st July, 2024, Lynda Morton, aged 79 years, Blackwell Court, Culloden, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

FERGUSON Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Friday, 28th June, 2024, Craig Ferguson, aged 38 years, Drumfield Road, Inverness. Much loved son of Angus and Catherine and beloved brother to Laura, also a dear nephew and cousin. Graveside service on Friday, 19th July at 10.30am, in Kilvean Cemetery; followed by a celebration of Craig's life at 11.30am in Culduthel Christian Centre. All welcome to attend. Bright colours optional. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Craig for the Puffin Pool, Dingwall and The Woodland Trust may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACLENNAN Passed away quietly, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 26th June, 2024, Kenneth Malcolm MacLennan, 194 Oldtown Road, Inverness, aged 90 years. One time Inverness Slaters. Very much loved by June, sadly missed by Anne, his dear brother Jimmy, family and his many friends. Funeral service on Wednesday, 10th July at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Daviot Cemetery. A warm welcome to all.