Death Notices

STUART - The funeral service of the late Michaela Lynn Stuart (Kelly), Drumdevan Road, Inverness, aged 60 years, will take place on Monday, 13th June, 2022 at 12.30pm in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

MUNRO - Suddenly, on 29th May, 2022, Alexandra Margaret Munro (Sandra), aged 63 years, Inverness, CPN NHS Highland. A much loved wife, mum, granny, sister, aunt, mother-in-law and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 15th June, at 12 noon in Smithton Free Church, Murray Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sandra for The British Heart Foundation may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACDONALD - The funeral ceremony for the late Jack MacDonald (Jackie), Loch Lann Avenue, Inverness, ex Forestry Commission, MT MacKenzie Plant Hire and Fairways Golf Driving Range will be held on Tuesday, 14th June, at 12.30pm in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jackie for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home.

MILLER - It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing at home on 7th June, 2022, of Scott William Miller, aged 41 years, Upper Kessock Street, Inverness, much loved dad, son, brother, uncle and cousin. Will be sorely missed by all family and friends. Funeral ceremony private at Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons with any donations to Munlochy Animal Aid.

O'HALLEREN - Suddenly, at home on 3rd June ,2022, Willie O'Halleren, aged 65 years, Lochlann Road, Culloden (retired groundsman and Calor Gas), beloved husband and best friend of Kathleen, much loved dad of Steven and Ashleigh, devoted grandad of Lillie and Ruairi, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral arrangements from D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page or telephone 01463 712255.

MACDONALD - Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, 3rd June, 2022, Ethel (nee Barber), aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of the late Noel, most precious and adored mum to Fiona, Pam, Anne and the late much loved Helen, a dear mother-in-law and a cherished and most loving granny to Alan, Stephen, Ruaridh, Rhianna, Finlay, Eve, Alexander and Hannah. Ethel will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral private at her own request. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

GRIBBEN - Funeral service for the late Mary Gribben (nee Stewart), aged 84 years, Dunain Road, Inverness, will be held on Friday, 17th June, 2022, at 12.15pm in the Trinity Church, Huntly Place, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

FRASER - Following a private cremation at 1pm, a service of thanksgiving and celebration of the life of Linda, Crown Drive, will be held on Wednesday, 15th June, 2022, at 2.30pm in Crown Church, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired towards the Special Care Baby Unit, Raigmore Hospital may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

FERGUSON - Peacefully, in the care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness on 8th June 2022, John Ferguson, aged 80 years, Balloan Road, Inverness, beloved husband of Christine and dear dad of Colin and the late John. Funeral private in Kilvean Cemetery. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ENGLISH - Peacefully at home, on Sunday, 5th June ,2022, Bob English, 16 Newmore, Muir of Ord, originally Glen Urquhart. Civil Engineer and Managing Director RECO Building Developments. Much loved husband of Carol, the most loving father to Jenny and John, dear father-in-law to Charlie and Sara, adoring and adored grandfather to Maya, Ayla, and James. A dear brother to Christine and the late Lally, Betty, Sandy and Peter, cousin, uncle and friend. Funeral service on Wednesday, 15th June, at 1.30pm in the Funeral Home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MULHEARN, - (Peter- Mackenzie Place, Avoch). Peacefully, on Monday, 6th June, 2022in his 95th year in the care of the staff of Raigmore Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Jean Innes, loving dad of Gina and Morris, father-in-law to Ian and Paula, granda to Vicky and Andrew, Philip and Lauren, Lewis and Paige, Chris, Kayleigh and Nicole, great-granda to Abbey, Chloe, Innes and Hector. Petty Officer Royal Navy (HMS Vanguard) Highland Fabrications Nigg, and latterly Ferries of Inverness, proud past RWM of Lodge St Andrew No 601, Ardersier. Special thanks are due to the staff in St Olaf's Nairn for their exceptional care in the last 3 months of Peter's life and also to all those who cared for Peter when he was still living independently. Funeral service on Monday 20th June at 12.30pm in the Home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. The service will be live streamed from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu welcome for Black Isle Carers.

SUTHERLAND - William George Mackenzie (Edinburgh). It is with great sadness we announce that William George Mackenzie Sutherland (Former Chief Constable, Lothian and Borders Police) passed away on 30th May, 2022, at St John's Hospital Livingston. He was a devoted husband to his wife Jennie, and loving father to his daughters Anne and Alison. A passionate Scotsman who loved the mountains, he will be very much missed by all his family and friends. The funeral will take place at Balerno Parish Church, Edinburgh at 1pm on Monday, 20th June, 2022, to which all friends and family are warmly invited. Donations in memory of William may be made to Scottish Mountain Rescue through private donations via https://www.scottishmountainrescue.org/

KNIGHT - Muriel Knight, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at Ayr Hospital on 2nd June, 2022, surrounded by her family. Muriel, beloved wife of the late William, mother to Eric, Shirley and Hazel and much loved grandmother to Lorraine, Jennifer and Fiona. Muriel was the heart of her family and will always be remembered and greatly missed.

DAVIDSON - Peacefully, on Saturday, 4th June, 2022, at Raigmore Hospital, with her loving son, Gary, by her side, Maureen Davidson, 60 Culloden Road, Inverness, aged 84 years. Darling wife of the late Eddie Davidson, former proprietors of Eddies Shop, Benula Road, Inverness, mother of Martin, much loved granny of Ryan, Emma and Scott, adored sister and auntie and a great friend to many. Donations invited for Cheerful Chesters Inverness via the funeral directors. Funeral service on Thursday, 16th June, 2022 at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Family flowers only. The service will be live streamed from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream. All welcome to attend.

ROBBIE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, with his family by his side, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity, on 31st May, 2022, William Charles Robbie (Bill), aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of Bryan and Hazel and doting granda of Jamie. Funeral arrangements to follow on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page or telephone 01463 712255.

GRIBBEN - Suddenly, at home, on 29th May, 2022, Mary Gribben (nee Stewart), aged 84 years, Dunain Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late James Gribben, devoted mother of Hugh and Lucille, also a dear mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, sister-in-law, auntie, cousin and good friend. Funeral service on Friday, 17th June, 2022, at 12.15pm, in the Trinity Church, Huntly Place, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Mary towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door. Live stream link to follow on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

FRASER - It is with great sadness that Iain, Crown Drive, Inverness, announces the peaceful death of Linda, in Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 31st May, 2022. She was a loved and loving wife, mum, sister, friend and special gran. Funeral arrangements under the stewardship of D. Chisholm & Sons will follow.

ROSS - After a long illness, at Castlehill Care Home, on 31st May, 2022, James (Jimmy), aged 86 years, formerly of Galcantray, latterly of Royal Ness Court, Inverness. Much loved dad and granda, also a dear brother and uncle. Loved by many. Service details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MUNRO - Suddenly, on 29th May, 2022, Alexandra Margaret Munro (Sandra), aged 63 years, Inverness, CPN NHS Highland. A much loved wife, mum, granny, sister, aunt, mother-in-law and a good friend to many. Funeral service to be held in the Smithton Free Church, Murray Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sandra for the British Heart Foundation may be given at the service. Service details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACDONALD - Suddenly, at Raigmore Hospital, on 30th May, 2022, after a short illness, Jack MacDonald (Jackie), aged 79 years, Loch Lann Avenue, Inverness, ex Forestry Commission, MT MacKenzie Plant Hire and Fairways golf driving range. Dearly loved dad of Jack and Carolyn, a much loved granda, brother, uncle and father-in-law. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 14th June, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jackie for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home.