Death Notices

GRANT - Peacefully, at Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on 28th October, 2019, George Fraser Grant, aged 93 years, Drakies Avenue, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Alida Grant, a much loved brother and uncle. Funeral service on Tuesday, 5th November, 2019, at 10.30am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Alzheimer Scotland at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

BALFE - It is with our deepest sorrow, that we inform you of the peaceful passing of David William Balfe, formerly of Flemington House, Gollanfield, Inverness, aged 74 years. David was a successful song writer penning amongst others, Chelsea Football Club's Blue Is The Colour and Beautiful Sunday. Devoted husband of Eva and love of each other's lives, amazing father of Lorne, a wonderful father-in-law to Nina and loving grandfather to his beautiful grandchildren Marnie and Rufus. A loyal friend and advisor to many. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 9th November, 2019, at 3pm, in Culloden Baptist Church, Balloch to where all friends are respectfully invited. Donations are welcome at the service for The Highland Hospice or please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, IV2 6AB.

GRANT - Suddenly, but peacefully, at home on 28th October, 2019, James Ireland Grant (Jim), aged 75 years, Kilmuir Road, Inverness, (retired joiner), a much loved dad, granda, brother, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 7th November, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Help for Heroes may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CAMERON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 28th October, 2019, Andrew Cameron (Drew), aged 87 years, R.I.P., (former Senior Pass-keeper at St Mary's Catholic Church, Huntly Street, Inverness), Culduthel Road and formerly Telford Street, Inverness, beloved husband of Ann, loving dad of Margaret Ann and Elizabeth, also a dear father-in-law of Harry and Brian. Funeral Mass on Thursday, 7th November, 2019, at 10am, in St Mary's R C Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Renal Unit, Raigmore Hospital and the St Vincent de Paul Society may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MARCOTTI - The funeral service for Gino Marcotti, of Bruce Gardens and Balnacraig Road, Inverness, will take place on Tuesday, 5th November, 2019, at 12.30pm, in the Kingdom Hall, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

GRANT - The funeral service for George Grant, coalman, 3 Birchwood Lane, Inshes Wood, Inverness, will take place on Wednesday, 6th November, 2019, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

RIDER - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 27th October, 2019, after a difficult 4 years following a major injury, Donald Ainsley Rider, aged 81 years, Westhill, Inverness and formerly of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, retired architect. Dearly loved husband of Lesley, much loved dad of Mark and Tracey and devoted grandad of Olivia and Harry. Funeral service on Monday, 4th November, 2019, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family flowers only please. Donations invited at the service for the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Unit, Glasgow, or forwarded to the funeral directors.

MACKENZIE - Peacefully, at Highview House Care Home, on Monday, 28th October, 2019, Sandy MacKenzie, aged 83 years. Formerly of Highland Audi and Cordiners. Member Kingsmills Curling Club, Inverness. Husband of the late Rachel and Carmel, loving father and father-in-law to Alex and Ian, much loved grandfather to Rachel and Meghann, dear brother to Gordon, lifelong friend to Duncan and good friend of many. A special thanks to Sandy's 'girls' at Highview. Funeral service on Thursday, 7th November, 2019, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Petty Tornagrain Cemetery. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations invited for Alzheimer Scotland.

SABIN - It is with great sadness that we inform you of the peaceful passing of Jack Sabin, aged 89 years, Caulfield Park, Inverness, on 29th October, 2019, at Raigmore Hospital. Beloved partner of Freda Irvine and friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 7th November, 2019, at 10am, in Ness Bank Church, Inverness followed by committal at Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Cancer Research UK at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA.

POTTER - Peacefully, after a long illness, bravely borne, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Wednesday, 30th October, 2019, Frank, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Sandra, much loved dad of Neil and Ivor and a dear grandad and brother. Private family funeral.

CUMMING - Peacefully, on Monday, 28th October, 2019, at Cradlehall Nursing Home, James McKenzie Cumming, aged 91 years, of 18 Trafford Avenue, Inverness, retired Senior Driving Examiner. Devoted husband of the late Helen, cherished dad of Lynne and proud grandad to Graeme and Stuart. Funeral service on Friday, 8th November, 2019, at 1pm, in Trinity Church; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Donations kindly invited for The British Heart Foundation at the service or forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MILLER - Peacefully, at home on 14th October, 2019, May Miller (nee MacMillan), aged 84 years, of Daviot. Devoted and loving wife of the late Don Miller, much loved mother of Sylvia, Joanna and Valerie, beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service on Monday, 4th November, 2019, at 10.30am in Daviot Church; thereafter to Daviot Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations at the service to Daviot Church Funds. All family and friends respectfully invited. Enquiries to the funeral directors John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

MORRISON - Tragically taken from us, on 25th October, 2019, our beautiful daughter, Chloe Rachel Morrison, aged 26 years, Drumnadrochit. Youngest daughter of Bobo and Karen Morrison and dearest sister to Jodi. Sorely missed by all her beloved family, Andrew and many friends. Forever in our hearts. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

ALLAN - Funeral service for the late Catherine (Cath) Ann Allan (nee Chisholm), aged 88 years, Planefield Road, Inverness, (formerly of Drumblair Stores), will be held on Friday, 1st November, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

BALFE - It is with our deepest sorrow, that we inform you of the peaceful passing of David William Balfe, formerly of Flemington House, Gollanfield, Inverness, aged 74 years. David was a successful songwriter penning amongst others, Chelsea Football Club's Blue Is The Colour and Beautiful Sunday. Devoted husband of Eva and love of each other's lives, amazing father of Lorne, a wonderful father-in-law to Nina and loving grandfather to his beautiful grandchildren Marnie and Rufus. A loyal friend and advisor to many. He will be greatly missed. Enquiries please to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACDONALD - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 24th October, 2019, after a life well lived, Jessie (nee Crichton), aged 93 years. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

SUTTON - Our darling little Monkey Feet, Zoë, aged 13 years, passed away peacefully, on 23rd October, 2019, at Rachel House Children's Hospice, Kinross. Much loved daughter of Gerry and Heather Sutton and little sister of Natasha, Southside Road, Inverness. Funeral service on Friday, 1st November, 2019, at 11am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, to which all friends are welcome to attend; bright colours please. Thereafter private cremation. Everyone invited to the Kingsmills Hotel for refreshments. Family wish no flowers please. Donations are invited for CHAS (Children's Hospice Association of Scotland) at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

GOODALL - John Smith, 6 Meadowbank, North Kessock (formerly Avoch), died in the care of the Highland Hospice on 24th October, 2019. Cremation private at his own request.

STUART - Funeral service for the late Donald (Donnie) Alexander Stuart, aged 77 years (Butcher), Creag Dhubh Terrace, Inverness, will be held tomorrow (Wednesday), 30th October, 2019, at 11am in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Grantown New Cemetery. All welcome to attend.

MORRISON - Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 24th October, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, Shona Morrison (nee Ferguson), 43 Chestnut Way, Milton of Leys, Inverness, aged 65 years. Beloved wife of Brian, dearly loved mum of Christopher and Michael. Funeral service on Monday, 4th November, 2019, at 1pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Donations invited at the service for Marie Curie.