Death Notices

McINTOSH - Suddenly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 25th May, 2019, John Phimister (Ian), aged 90 years, Cradlehall, Inverness. Loving husband of Peggy, a much loved father of Mairi, Margaret and Grace, and a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, at 12.30pm, in the Barn Church, Culloden; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All very welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Alzheimer Scotland at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

MACGILLIVRAY - Suddenly, but peacefully at home, on Saturday, 25th May, 2019, James (Jimmy) MacGillivray, Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, aged 86 years, building contractor and stonemason, former Scots Guards. Devoted husband of 60 years to Rosemary, adored dad of James, Susan and Avril, dearly loved grandad, a dear brother, uncle and father-in-law. Funeral service on Tuesday, 4th June, 2019, at 10am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations invited for Children 1st may be given at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors.

WILLDIG - Peacefully, in the care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness on 22nd May, 2019, Elizabeth (Betty) Willdig (nee Nairne), aged 94 years, Cullaird Road, Inverness, beloved wife of the late Bill Willdig, loving mum of Maureen and Shirley, also a dear nana and great-nana. Funeral service on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the R.N.L.I. may be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

SMITH - Sadly, on 24th May 2019, Kirsty Macdonald Smith, aged 36 years, a loving wife, mum, daughter, sister, nana and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 7th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Inverness Foodstuff may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKENZIE - Sadly, on 24th May, 2019, Robert William MacKenzie (Robbie), aged 55 years, Ardroe Croft, Lochinver. Robbie will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CATTO - Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 23rd May, 2019, Allan Fraser Catto, aged 70 years, Wells Court, Telford Street, Inverness. Will be sadly missed. Funeral private in accordance with Allan's wishes. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ROBB - Peacefully, at Southside Nursing Home, Inverness, on 26th May, 2019, Marjory (May) Robb (nee Grant), aged 92 years, formerly of 57 St Valery Avenue, Inverness. Loving wife of the late Andy Robb, much loved mum to the late Andy Robb, dear mother-in-law of Andrina and devoted granny to Graeme and Murray, a good friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 4th June, 2019, at 10.30am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17 - 29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited at the service for the Mackenzie Centre, Inverness. Car parking available at the funeral home.

SPALDING - The funeral service for Margaret Spalding (nee Kinney), 41 Creag Dubh Terrace, Inverness will take place on Tuesday, 4th June, 2019, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.

MACDONALD - Passed away at home, on 22nd May, 2019, Ian MacDonald, 13 Johnston Place, Inverness, aged 62 years. Loving husband of Laura, dear father, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral today (Friday), 31st May, 2019, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All invited.

MELLING - John Malcolm Melling of Culduthel Park, Inverness, peacefully on Monday, 20th May, 2019, aged 85 years. Society of Friends memorial meeting will be held on Thursday, 6th June, 2019 at 10.30am, in R.N.I. Chapel, Ness Walk, Inverness. A warm welcome is extended to attend. Enquiries please to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Tel. 01463 243232.

SMITH - Peacefully, at Aden House, Inverness, on Saturday, 25th May, 2019, Jane Ann Smith (nee Wright) "Jean", Maryfield Gardens, Inverness, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Richard (Dick), dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Freda and Michael Charters, cherished grandma of Struan and Kirstie. Funeral service to take place today (Friday), 31st May, 2019, at 1pm, in St Stephen's Church, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Donations invited for The Archie Foundation and Sounds Familiar, or please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

STEWART - Peacefully at home, on 25th May, 2019, John Donald (Ian) Stewart, aged 83 years, Fairfield Road, Inverness. Loving husband of Annie, dad to Iain, Angus, Duncan and Diane, father-in-law to Pamela, Jane and the late Steve, devoted grandad to Adam, Eilidh, Emma and Georgie. Funeral service on Monday, 3rd June, 2019, at 10.30am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for the Highland Hospice at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

COWIE - At home, on 25th May, 2019, William (Bill) Cowie, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Nancy and much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service on Tuesday, 4th June, 2019, at 2pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. No flowers please, but donations are invited for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and Cancer Research UK at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

FRASER - (Munlochy, formerly of Balloch and Culrain). Passed away peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 22nd May, 2019, Harry James, aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Gladys, loving brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service will be held in Inverness Crematorium, on Monday, 3rd June, 2019, commencing at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if so desired, may be made at the service for The Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel. 01349 880901.

MACKENZIE - In the compassionate care of the Isobel Fraser Residential Home, on Friday, 24th May, 2019, Addie MacKenzie, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Ishbel, loving father of Kathleen, dear grandfather, uncle, loyal and respected friend of many. Born and raised Allarburn, Kiltarlity, ex-Councillor Tongue and Farr, J.P., Director of Nursing Central Scotland and Inverness, last surviving wartime Lovat Scout, Lovat Shinty Club legend. Funeral service on Monday, 3rd June, 2019, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter going home to rest in Tomnacross Cemetery. All welcome. Refreshments to follow in the New Lovat Shinty Pavilion.

STEWART - Peacefully, at home, on 25th May, 2019, John Donald (Ian) Stewart, aged 83 years, Fairfield Road, Inverness. Loving husband, father and grandad. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

CATTO - Peacefully, in the care of the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on 23rd May, 2019, Allan Fraser Catto, aged 70 years, Wells Court, Telford Street, Inverness. Will be sadly missed. Funeral private in accordance with Allan's wishes. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

SMITH - Peacefully, at Aden House, Inverness, on Saturday, 25th May, 2019, Jane Ann Smith (nee Wright) 'Jean', Maryfield Gardens, Inverness, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Richard 'Dick', dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Freda and Michael Charters, cherished grandma of Struan and Kirstie. Funeral service on Friday, 31st May, 2019, at 1pm, in St. Stephen's Church, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Donations invited for The Archie Foundation and Sounds Familiar or please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

DUNS - (Ardendrain, Kiltarlity). Rosemary Jessie Cumming Duns (Dingwall), passed away peacefully, at The RNI, Inverness, on Wednesday, 22nd May, 2019. Beloved wife of Douglas (Doug), loving mother of Stuart and Neil Dingwall, loving granny and a dear friend to many. Funeral service will be held in Kiltarlity Church of Scotland on Friday, 31st May, 2019, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Glenconvinth Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if so desired, may be made at the service for Highland Headway. Enquiries to D.J. MacLennan & Son, Muir of Ord. Tel. 01463 870891.

KYTE - Suddenly but peacefully, on Tuesday, 21st May, 2019, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. Dennis (Denny), aged 77 years, cherished dad of Denise, Melinda and Alana, caring papa of Ainsley, Charlotte, Hayden, Amy and Jessica, great-papa to Emily. Will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Family wish for a private service.