Death Notices

DYCE Passed away on 22nd August, 2024, Lee Douglas Macdonald Dyce, aged 37 years, Inverness. Beloved son of Maggie and the late Douglas, much loved da of Levi, one-of-a-kind brother of Dougie and Darcie and caring granda (pop pops) of Emmy. Funeral Ceremony on Friday, 6th September, 2024, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Lee towards Change Mental Health may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

MACDONALD Peacefully on Thursday, 29th August, 2024, at Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, Patricia Macdonald (nee Lace), aged 88 years. Born Isle of Man, formerly of Hong Kong, beloved wife of the late Ian Hamish Macdonald, HSBC, and mother of Katie Fiona. No flowers, donations invited for Highland Hospice via William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MARTIN At Castlehill Care Home on Tuesday, 27th August, 2024, Jessie Martin (nee Mapplebeck), 12 Cameron Square, Inverness, aged 75 years. Much loved mother of Kerry and Bryan, grandmother, great-grandmother and a beautiful friend of many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 4th September, at 12.45pm in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All invited.

Peacefully on Sunday 18th August 2024, at Daviot Care Home, Andella Moyes Gillespie (known as Della), formerly of 31 Smithton Villas, Smithton, aged 84 years. Supervisor Co-op “Inshes” and an Elder at Petty Church. Beloved wife of the late David, recently deceased, most loving mother to Susan, Lorna, Pauline and Alun, loved and respected mother-in-law and dear gran. Funeral service private at her own request by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. 

Suddenly, but peacefully at home on Friday 16th August 2024, Ronald Angus (Ronnie), aged 62 years, Drynie Avenue, Inverness. Dearly loved son of Nan and the late Bob, dear brother of Jimmy and the late Ian and Ann, brother in law of Rosemary, also a much loved nephew, uncle, great uncle, cousin and a friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday 3rd September 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.

MCKECHNIE (Nairn). Sadly, at his home, on Tuesday, 13th August, 2024, Johnnie McKechnie of Burntisland Street, Nairn, aged 64 years. A much loved son of the late Ian and Isobel McKechnie, a caring brother, brother-in-law and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Nairn United Reformed Church on Friday, 30th August at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Macmillan Nurses.

PETTIT (Muir of Ord). Dennis James (Den) of The Cairns, Muir of Ord, passed away very peacefully, with his loving wife, Jean by his side, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Monday, 19th August, 2024, aged 78 years. Sincere thank you to the staff of Ward 3A for their care and kindness shown to Den. Funeral service to be held at Inverness Crematorium, on Tuesday, 3rd September, 2024, commencing at 12.30pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Cancer Research UK and Munlochy Animal Aid. If you are unable to attend Den's funeral service, a live stream link will be available online at: mairiurquhartandson.com/dennis-pettit. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01436 870 891.

WILSON The funeral service of the late Sandra Wilson, 40 Laggan Road, Inverness, aged 75 years, will take place on Saturday, 24th August, 2024, at 12 noon in the Funeral Home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MACLENNAN Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on 17th August, 2024, Hector George MacLennan (Hec), aged 78 years, Brae Terrace, Munlochy. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

MAIR Passed away peacefully at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, on Friday, 16th August, 2024, with his family by his side, Alan Robert Mair, 18 Boarstone Court, Inverness, aged 94 years. Wholesale manager Watson & Philip. Former president of Fraser Park Bowling Club. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Alan and Carol and the late Mary and father-in-law to Susan, loving granda, great-granda and uncle. Funeral service on Thursday, 5th September, at 11am in the Funeral Home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. Donations invited for the Highland Hospice.

STAPLETON Peacefully, on Friday, 16th August, 2024 at the Highland Hospice, George Morrison Stapleton, Holm Park, Inverness, aged 77 years. Former Highland League footballer and manager, insurance broker and latterly financial advisor. Much loved husband of the late Christine, father of Julie and Jacqueline, father-in-law to Brian and Paul, adored grandad to Clare Louise, Amy, Paul, Anna and Rachel, dear brother to Aileen and loved by all family and friends. All welcome to attend the funeral service on Friday, 30th August at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACKENZIE Passed away in the care of Culduthel Care Home, Inverness on 16th August, 2024, Doreen Mackenzie (nee MacRae), aged 91 years, formerly of Caledonian Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Pash Mackenzie, darling mum of Susan, Dawn and the late David, also a much loved granny, great-granny, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Funeral Service on Monday, 2nd September, 2024, at 12.15pm in Inverness Methodist Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Doreen towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.invernessmethodist.com Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CRAIG Passed away shortly after arrival at Raigmore Hospital, on Friday, 9th August, 2024, Rosemary Craig, Kinmylies Lodge Nursing Home, formerly of 24 The Riggs, Fort Augustus, aged 66 years. Beloved daughter of the late Margaret and Robert Craig, loving sister to Shona and the late Robert and much loved by her lovely niece, Shannon. Such a sad miss to all at Kinmylies Lodge. Funeral service on Tuesday, 27th August at 11.45am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilchumein Cemetery, Fort Augustus. All welcome.

GRANT Peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on 18th August, 2024, David James Wilson Grant (Davie), aged 74 years, Hilton and King Street, Inverness. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKINTOSH Passed away very peacefully on the 19th August, 2024, William Alexander Mackintosh (Billy-in the loving care of Aden house with his family by his side, aged 95 years. Of Loaneckheim, Kiltarlity. Former Gamekeeper and renowned character. Much loved father to Tina, Lizzie and the late William, cherished granda to Tanya, Shaun, Maria, Gary and Neal, an adored great-granda, brother and uncle. Will be missed by an abundance of friends. Funeral service on Thursday, 29th August, at 11.45am in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnacross Burial Ground. Cortege will be via the family home in Loaneckheim. A warm welcome to all.

MACLEOD Alan Michael, aged 77 years, formerly of Drumalin, Drummond Road, Inverness, died peacefully after a short illness, on Monday, 5th August, 2024, on the Isle of Bute, his home for many years. Much beloved husband of the late Marjorie Harriet MacLeod, stepdad to Paul, Cheryl and David and brother to Robin and the late Norman MacLeod. Funeral service to be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, 27th August, at the Kingarth Hotel; followed by subsequent burial at Kingarth Cemetery, Isle of Bute. Family flowers only please.

INNES Peacefully, on Friday, 16th August, 2024, at home, David Sutherland Innes, 27 Beaufort Gardens, Beauly, aged 89 years. Forestry worker. Dearly loved uncle, will be sadly missed by many. Funeral service on Monday, 2nd September at 12.30pm, in the Church of Scotland, Beauly; thereafter to rest with his brother Charles in Kilmorack Cemetery. All welcome.

LEWERY Peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on 14th August, 2024, Francis Lewery (Frank), aged 69 years, Miller Street, Inverness. Dearly loved son of the late Francis and Catherine and a dear brother, uncle and friend. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

GARROW On 12th August, 2024, at Raigmore Hospital after a short illness, Edward Charles Garrow, aged 80 years, 19 Mackenzie Road, Inverness. Dear brother of Sandy, Alan and the late Jean, Douglas and Chris. Funeral Ceremony on Monday, 2nd September, 2024, at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital, may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACGREGOR Passed away on 13th August, 2024, Deborah Jane Macgregor (Debs), aged 52 years, Muir of Ord. A much loved mum, nana, daughter, sister and friend. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 6th September, 2024, at 10am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Deb's towards RASASH may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where Inverness Crematorium livestream link is available.