Death Notices

POTTER - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on Monday 6th May, 2019, Doreen Potter (nee Grist), aged 87 years, West Heather Road, Inverness and formerly of Gilmerton, Edinburgh and Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire. Loving wife of Jack, dearly loved mother of Malcolm, Stuart and Calum, dear mother-in-law of Shirley and Susan, adored grandmother of Ian and great-grandmother of Coen. Funeral service on Thursday, 23rd May, 2019, at 1pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Donations invited for The R.N.L.I.

ROSS - Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on 7th May, 2019, Elsie Christina Ross (nee Davidson), 28 Argyle Street, Inverness, aged 81 years. Former Nurse R.N.I. Dearly loved wife of the late Donnie Ross (Triumph School of Motoring), much loved mother of Gwendolyn, Carolyn, Donald and Sylvia, adored and loving granny and great-granny, dear sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt and good friend to many. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

PATERSON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on 6th May, 2019, Roz Paterson, aged 52 years, Beauly, much loved mum, wife, sister, daughter and good friend. A celebration of Roz's life will be held on Friday, 17th May, 2019, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support and Maggie's Highlands may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

DOWNE - The funeral service for Sheena Downe (nee Jamieson), 12 Pumpgate Street, Inverness, will take place today (Friday), 10th May, 2019, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

LITTLE - Passed away in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 1st May, 2019, John G. Little (Ian), aged 71 years, Highfield Avenue, Inverness. (Ex BT), darling husband, soulmate and best friend of Heather, a beloved brother-in-law and adored uncle. Funeral service on Monday, 13th May, 2019, at 12.15pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers welcome or donations, if desired, for ICU Raigmore Hospital and York Day Hospital at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

HUNT - Thomas William Hunt, of Belladrum, on 2nd May, 2019, in the wonderful care of the Highland Hospice. Much loved husband of Danny, dear son of Thelma and a good friend to so many. A service of thanksgiving will take place on Thursday, 16th May, 2019, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for the MS Society (Inverness & Nairn Group) at the ceremony or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

CUTHBERTSON - Unexpectedly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 2nd May, 2019, David 'Smiler' Cuthbertson, aged 70 years, of Dores. Loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and respected retired International Mountain Guide. A private cremation will be followed by a service at Dores Church, on Tuesday, 14th May, 2019, at 12.30pm. All welcome to attend, with refreshments to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Scottish Mountain Rescue and Versus Arthritis at the service or may be forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

GREEN - Peacefully, at the RNI Community Hospital, Inverness, on 2nd May, 2019, Helen (Bibsy) (nee Moffat), aged 98 years, Kessock Avenue, Inverness. Wife of the late Geoffrey, much loved mother of Brian and mother-in-law of Joan, loving grandmother to Helen and Rosemary, much loved great-grandmother to Courtney, Shane and Storm, sister of Rosie and the late David, George, William, Charles and Eva, also a dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service on Thursday, 16th May, 2019, at 10am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Munlochy Animal Aid at the service or may be forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

BIERMANN - Sadly at home, on Friday, 3rd May, 2019, Hugo Biermann, Carn Liath, Wester Aberchalder, Gorthleck, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Elizabeth MacKenzie, much loved father to Vicki, Julian and Giles. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

STEWART - Peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on Sunday, 5th May, 2019, after an illness bravely borne, John (Johnny), beloved husband of Paz and dear brother and uncle, formerly Dingwall and then Inverness. Funeral service at William T. Fraser and Son, Undertaker, Culduthel Road, Inverness, on Monday, 13th May, 2019, at 11am. Please wear bright colours as he loved them. Donations for Macmillan Nurses and Ward 5c, Raigmore in lieu of flowers.

SIMPSON - Peacefully, after a long illness, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 30th April, 2019, Susan Simpson (Susie), aged 64 years, Croy, loving sister of George, Lil and Pat. Funeral private at her own request. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ROBERTSON - Peacefully, in the care of Highview House Care Home, Inverness, on 4th May, 2019, Frances Ann Robertson (nee MacGillivray), aged 86 years, formerly of Suilven Way, Inverness, a much loved mum, gran, great-gran, great-great-gran and aunt. Funeral private at her own request. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

KING - Suddenly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 2nd May, 2019, John Alexander King, aged 47 years, Drumdevan Road, Inverness, (Majik Windows), loving partner of Dilys, also a dear dad, son, brother and good friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 15th May, 2019, at 1.30pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation and D.O.G. Rescue Cyprus may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

BUCHANAN - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 3rd May, 2019, Archibald Ian Buchanan (Archie), aged 79 years, 18 Balnacraig Court, Inverness, only beloved son of the late George and Christina, devoted companion of the late Catherine. Archie will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service on Thursday, 16th May, 2019, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CUTHBERTSON - Unexpectedly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 2nd May, 2019, David "Smiler" Cuthbertson, aged 70 years, of Dores. Funeral details to follow in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

MACLEAN - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Thursday, 2nd May, 2019, Ian George, aged 92 years, formerly of Hillcrest, Daviot and latterly of Ballifeary House Care Home, Inverness. Much loved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Kenneth, Ian, Duncan and Donald, much loved grandfather and great-grandfather, also a dear father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral worship on Thursday, 9th May, 2019, at 10.15am, in the Free Presbyterian Church, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

BARRON - Peacefully at the Highland Hospice, Inverness on 24th April, 2019, Louise Barron, aged 54 years, Ardbreck Place, Inverness. Loving wife of Ian, much loved mum of Stuart and dearly loved sister of Patricia. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 8th May, 2019 at 12 noon in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; followed by committal at Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Highland Hospice at the Ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.

MACGILLIVRAY - The funeral service for the late Muriel MacGillivray, aged 94 years, Lochinver, formerly of Holm Park, Inverness will be held tomorrow (Wednesday), 1st May, 2019 at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to the Funeral Directors; John Fraser & Son, Lovat House, High Street, Dingwall. Tel 01349 808666.

YOUNG - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 27th April, 2019, Grace Young (Roma), aged 85 years, Trafford Avenue, Inverness, loving wife of the late Alex, much loved mum of Susan, Dorothy, Douglas and the late Sandy, a devoted granny and GG, also a dear mother-in-law. Funeral service on Thursday, 9th May, 2019, at 11am, in the Ness Bank Church, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Highland Hospice may be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

OMAN-SHIELDS - Tragically, as a result of an accident, on 27th April, 2019, Murray David Oman-Shields, aged 37 years, Fortrose, much loved husband of Nakita and adoring dad of Brodie and Oscar. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 13th May, 2019, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Arthritis Research UK may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.