Death Notices

YOUNG - After a long and worthwhile life, spent in the service of others, Miss Lexie Young passed away at the advanced age of 96 years. The eldest of three children born to the late Alexander and Lily, she outlived both her brother Norman and sister Sybil by some years. Mourned by kin both here in Scotland and abroad, she is survived by her nephew and nieces and their immediate family. Her funeral took place on Monday, 15th February, 2021, and she was laid to rest close by her late sister and brother-in-law in Morefield Cemetery in the Parish of Lochbroom, Ross-shire. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BAIN - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, after a short illness, on 15th February, 2021, Freda Catherine (nee Boag), aged 88 years, Cedarwood Crescent, Inverness. Beloved wife of Jim, a much loved aunt, great-aunt and sister-in-law. A private family service will be held in Burnside Cemetery, Rathven, by Buckie. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

PATERSON - (Hopeman/Inverness). Peacefully, at Abbeyside Care Home, Elgin, on Monday, 15th February, 2021, David, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of May, loved brother of John and Mary and a dear uncle and friend. Private family service in accordance with current guidelines.

FRASER - Peacefully, at Castlehill Care Home, on Sunday, 14th February, 2021, Barbara Anne Fraser (nee MacPherson), Rosedale, Essich Road, Inverness, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Sandy (recently deceased), dearly loved mother, granny, great-granny, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and dear friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 24th February, 2021, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Daviot Cemetery for 1.30pm. Under Government restrictions. The service can be viewed at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk

CHEYNE - Passed away, on Monday, 15th February, 2021, at Raigmore Hospital, with son Mark by her side, Jessie MacKenzie Cheyne (nee MacKay), 65 Kintail Crescent, Inverness aged 73 years. Much loved mother of Harry, Colin, Mark and Amanda, dear grandmother, good neighbour and friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 23rd February, 2021, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, under Government guidelines. Donations welcome in Jessie's memory for Macmillan Cancer Support at www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors Service will live stream at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk.

FISHER - Peacefully, at Highview House Care Home, on Sunday, 14th February, 2021, Yvonne Dorothy Fisher, formerly of Overton Avenue, Inverness, aged 84 years. Retired bank clerk. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loving stepmum of Andrew and Frederick and a dearly loved grandmother. Funeral service under Government guidelines on Thursday, 25th February, 2021, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery. Donations to the Baptist Missionary Society in memory of Yvonne can be made at www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors Service will live stream at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk

MACKENZIE - Peacefully, at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, on 6th February, 2021, after a short illness, Andrew Fraser Mackenzie, aged 76 years, farmer formerly of Achvraid Farm, Inverness and employee Moray Firth Maltings. Much loved dad of Alastair, Jacqueline and her partner Alan, proud grandad of Rowan, dear brother to Alan, Peter and Charlie. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

DONALDSON - Peacefully, at home, on 11th February, 2021, David Donaldson, aged 71 years, Lower Kessock Street, Inverness, former cleaner Craig Dunain Hospital. Sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral private. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

BALFOUR - Peacefully at home, after a short illness, in the loving care of her family on 4th February, 2021, Margaret Joan Balfour (nee Murray), aged 88 years, Green Drive, Inverness and formerly of Firthview Road, Inverness. Devoted wife of Ward, loving and much loved mother of Alison, Murray and Bryan, also a very dear granny, great-granny, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and special friend to many. Funeral service private in Inverness Crematorium on Thursday, 18th February, 2021, at 2pm. The funeral cortège will leave 30 Green Drive at 1.10pm for anyone wishing to say farewell to Margaret. Those wishing to view the service can do so online, the link can be found on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page, where donations in memory of Margaret may be made towards the Puffin Hydrotherapy Pool. No flowers please.

MACLEOD - Sadly and unexpectedly, at home, on 10th February, 2021, Sheila Macleod, aged 83 years, 93 Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness. Beloved wife to Tom, precious and much loved mother of Andrew, Catriona and Shona, loving mother-in-law to Gavin, adored granny and great-grandmother to her 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A private family service will take place on Tuesday, 23rd February, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. Live stream available via www.johnfraserandson.com

BELL - Suddenly, on 5th February, 2021, Dave Bell, aged 54 years, Druimlon, Drumnadrochit, proud local business owner of Loch Ness Cruises and a passionate outdoor enthusiast. Beloved husband of Julie, much loved dad of Michael and Owen, also a dear son, brother, uncle and a well respected figure in the Drumnadrochit community. Funeral ceremony private in Inverness Crematorium on Thursday, 18th February, 2021, at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Dave towards Amnesty International UK may be made on Mike Bell's Facebook page. Inverness Crematorium live stream link available from D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

CUNNINGHAM - Peacefully, at Strathallan House, Strathpeffer, on 7th February, 2021, Henry Cunningham, aged 72 years, late of St Margaret's Road, Inverness. A private family ceremony will be held on Friday, 19th February, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. Live stream link via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices

FINDLAY - Passed away, peacefully, on Wednesday, 10th February, 2021, at Culduthel Care Home, aged 90 years. Helen Forsyth Findlay (nee Forbes), 18 Bruce Avenue, Inverness. Deeply loved wife of the late Charles John Findlay, much loved mother of Charles, Rosemary, Thomas, Christopher, Carol and the late Roderick. A dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt and a good friend to many. A family funeral will take place on Monday, 22nd February, at 12.30pm, at the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, under Government guidelines; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. The service can be viewed at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk. Donations for Alzheimer Scotland can be made via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors

TUCK - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, after a short illness, on 3rd February, 2021, Frank Tuck, aged 79 years, adoring husband of the late Elizabeth, much loved father to Douglas, Kenneth, Denise and the late Matthew, a beloved grandad, brother, father-in-law, uncle and a good friend to many. Sadly missed. Funeral ceremony private in Inverness Crematorium on Monday, 15th February, 2021, at 10am. Inverness Crematorium live stream link available from D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page.

SMITH - Suddenly, at home, on 4th February, 2021, Steven George William Smith, aged 55 years, Oldtown Road, Inverness, a dear dad, granda, son, brother, nephew and cousin. Funeral ceremony private in Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 16th February, 2021, at 1pm. Inverness Crematorium live stream link available from D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page. Family flowers only please.

ROSS - Peacefully, in the exceptional care of Isobel Fraser Residential Home, Inverness, on 4th February, 2021, Mary Ann Ross (nee Robertson), aged 82 years, formerly of Balnacraig Road, Inverness, beloved wife of the late Sander Ross (Saucy), much loved mum of Cameron, Natalie and Sara, also a dear granny, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral service private on Wednesday, 17th February, 2021, at 12.30pm, in St Mary's Catholic Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Sadly, due to current government guidelines numbers are restricted. For those wishing to pay their respects in person, Mary will leave from the church at around 1pm. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKAY - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 7th February, 2021, Hugh MacKay, aged 81 years, Wyvis Place, Inverness and formerly of Inchlampie, Strathnaver (retired employee at Midmills College), beloved husband of the late Rosemary (Mary), loving step-dad of Brian, John and Roseanne, doting grandad of Lewis, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service private on Friday, 19th February, 2021, at 12.30pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Oxygen Works (MS Therapy Centre, Inverness) may be made on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page. Live stream available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk. Hugh will leave from the funeral home at around 1pm for those wishing to say farewell.

GRAY - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 3rd February, 2021, Anne MacKenzie Gray (nee Henderson), aged 84 years, Fingask Drive, Kirkhill, beloved wife of the late Duncan, loving mother of Gordon, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service private on Monday, 15th February, 2021, at 12.30pm, in Kirkhill Church of Scotland; thereafter to Wardlaw Cemetery. Anne will leave from the church at around 1pm for those wishing to say farewell. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Anne may be made towards Parkinson's UK on D. Chisholm & Sons Facebook page.

GOODALL - Suddenly, at home, on 4th February, 2021, Helen (Foxy) Catherine Goodall (nee Fox), aged 70 years, Oldtown Road, Inverness, (retired Hilton Community Centre and Raigmore Hospital nurse), beloved wife of the late Millar, much loved mum of Jennifer, also a dear mother-in-law, sister, aunt and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony private in Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

FRASER - Peacefully, at Meallmore Nursing Home, Daviot, on 3rd February, 2021, Alexander Fraser (Alistair), aged 92 years, Culduthel Road, Inverness, (former proprietor, Duncan Fraser Licensed Grocer, Greig Street, Inverness), beloved husband of Irene, also a dear dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and brother. Funeral ceremony private in Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 16th February, 2021, at 12noon. Inverness Crematorium live stream link available from D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page. Family flowers only please.