Death Notices

WALKER - Suddenly and unexpectedly at his home, on 28th July, 2019, Alistair Walker, 26 Drumossie Avenue, Inverness, in his 91st year. Loving and devoted husband to the late Sheila. Alistair will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

HERBISON - Suddenly at home, on Sunday, 28th July, 2019, James (Jim), aged 87 years, of Maryburgh, former bus driver. Adored husband of Rina (nee Conti), also a very much loved dad, nonno and grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. RIP. Funeral service on Monday, 5th August, 2019, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK may be given at the service or forwarded to John Fraser & Son, Lovat House, High Street, Dingwall IV15 9TF.

CONNELLY - (Ardersier). Peacefully, whilst surrounded by his family at Raigmore Hospital on Sunday, 28th July 2019. Donald G. Connelly of Campbelltown, Ardersier, aged 72 years, beloved partner of Wendy, a much loved father of Stephen, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and a sadly missed brother and uncle. Funeral service at Ardersier Parish Church, on Friday, 9th August, 2019, at 1pm; thereafter to Ardersier Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Kidney Research UK and the British Heart Foundation.

BOYCE - Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on 30th July, 2019, Margaret Boyce, aged 82 years, Drumnadrochit, formerly of Beauly, beloved wife of Alex, much loved mum of William, David, Alleena, Kennith and Keith, also a loving gran, great-gran, sister, aunt and mother-in-law. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 5th August, 2019, at 10am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Highland Hospice at the ceremony or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

LACEY - (Nairn). Peacefully, at Nairn Town & County Hospital, on Friday, 26th July, 2019, Arthur Charles Lacey, of Firhall Village, Nairn, former scout leader and area secretary, aged 92 years, beloved husband of Mary, a much loved uncle and great-uncle, and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Monday, 5th August, 2019, at 2pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Cancer Research. All enquiries to David M. Ellen Funeral Directors. Tel. 01667 453023.

FORBES - Passed away on Friday, 26th July, 2019, at Raigmore Hospital, after a sudden illness at home, Hugh Forbes, 20 Pritchard Crescent, Beauly, aged 83 years. Formerly of Belladrum Estate, Kiltarlity. Beloved husband of Tilly, greatly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, a dear neighbour, gentleman and good friend of many. Funeral service on Monday, 5th August, 2019, at 3.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend.

VARDY - Peacefully, at home in Inverness, on 25th July, 2019, Williamina Vardy (Minnie), aged 91 years, 2 Victoria Terrace, Inverness. Funeral particulars to follow in later press. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACRAE - Rev. Norman MacRae (Bathgate, late of Trinity Church). It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Rev. Norman MacRae, Minister at Trinity Church, Inverness and West Lothian Presbytery. A beloved husband to Wilma, devoted dad to Louise and Catriona, much loved father-in-law and an adoring and adored, funloving grandpa. Service of thanksgiving will be held in Bathgate High Church on Thursday, 1st August, 2019, at 12.30pm, to which all are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. A voluntary collection will be offered in favour of Norman's favourite charities.

BEATON - At home, on 22nd July, 2019, John Beaton, aged 69 years, Leachkin Drive, Inverness, Youth Coach with Clachnacuddin, Caley Thistle and Manager of Nairn County F.C. Employee of Highland Council Lighting Department for over 50 years. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

ISAACS - The funeral mass for the late James Isaacs, aged 94 years, R.I.P, will be held on Friday, 2nd August, 2019, at 12.30pm, in St Mary's R.C. Church, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Parkinson's UK (Scotland) at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA.

WOTHERSPOON - Avril, aged 92 years, at home, on 25th July, 2019, wife of the late Iain Wotherspoon, mother of James, Ann, Jonathan and Victoria, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service on Friday, 2nd August, 2019, at 10.30am, in St John's Episcopal Church, Southside Road, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

WILLIAMSON - Suddenly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 21st July, 2019, Evan David Williamson, aged 84 years, Telford Road, Inverness, beloved husband of the late Christine, also a much loved father, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 1st August, 2019, at 10.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation may be given at the service.

MACLENNAN - Suddenly, but peacefully, on 25th July, 2019, Brian Alexander MacLennan, aged 60 years, Mile End Place, Inverness, beloved husband of Eunice MacLeod, a loving father and grandfather, a dear brother, uncle and brother-in-law, also a good friend and neighbour. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 2nd August, 2019, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Mourners are invited to wear a splash of green in memory of Brian. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACLEOD - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Thursday, 25th July, 2019, Isabella Margaret (Isa May), aged 83 years, of Inverness and formerly Stornoway. Former proprietor of the Rannoch Lodge Hotel, Inverness. Funeral service in Stornoway on Thursday, 1st August. Details from Archibald MacRae, Funeral Director, Stornoway. No flowers by request. Sadly missed.

BROWN - The funeral service for Anthony Rae Brown, 16 Viewfield Avenue, Beauly, and of Crelevan, Strathglass, will take place on Monday, 29th July, 2019, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Struy Cemetery. All welcome.

FAIRGRIEVE - The funeral service for Mark Fairgrieve, will take place on Tuesday, 30th July, 2019, at 2pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MACKINNON - The funeral service for Archibald (Archie) Allan MacKinnon, Souter Drive, Inverness, will take place on Monday, 29th July, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACKAY - Sadly passed away at home, on Friday, 19th July, 2019, Catriona Mackay, 18 Benula Road, Inverness, aged 46 years. Beloved daughter of Margaret, greatly loved mum to Vicki, Chantelle and Connor, amazing granny to Patrick and a wonderful friend of many. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACLEOD - Peacefully, on Wednesday, 24th July, 2019, after some time of love and comfort at the Shoremill Care Home, Cromarty, Sandra Macleod, 1 Bellfield Drive, North Kessock, aged 80 years, former Comptometrist, NHS Highland. Much loved sister of Ann and the late Margaret, Roddy and Catriona, precious aunt, great-aunt and a lovely friend of many. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

SECKER - The funeral service for James (Jim) Secker, Oldtown Place, Inverness, will take place today (Friday), 26th July, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.