Death Notices

WADDELL - Sadly, on 1st June, 2019, in the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, Glasgow, Paula Louise Reid (nee Black), aged 37, much loved wife of Colin and mummy of Andrew and Hannah, cherished daughter of Alistair and Krista, sister of Leanne, Lisa and Robbie, granddaughter, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, auntie, niece, cousin and friend. Funeral on Monday, 17th June, 2019, at 11am, in Jordanhill Parish Church, Glasgow. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Bowel Cancer UK and Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, can be given at the service.

FRANCIS - Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle, Gary George Francis, 8 Temple Crescent, Inverness, aged 67 years, “make up man” formerly of the Beauty Box. Dearly loved partner of Carol, most loving dad of Sheree, Terry, Carrie and Bobbi, a very loving grandad and friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 18th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Casual dress. Donations welcome for MFR Christmas Appeal and may be given at the service or please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

CHISHOLM - Peacefully, on 5th June, 2019, Hester Cameron Chisholm, Falconer Court, Inverness. Funeral particulars from later press. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

URQUHART - Funeral ceremony for the late Ian Urquhart (Stumpy), aged 57 years, St Valery Avenue, Inverness, to be held on Friday, 14th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

SCOBBIE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 9th June, 2019, James John (Hamish), aged 73 years, Muir of Ord. Funeral details in later edition of press or from the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

COWAN - (Cromarty). David passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, 3rd June, 2019, aged 68 years. Much loved husband of Marjorie, loving dad of Andrea, Stewart and Graham, a special grampa of Toby and Edward and a dear brother of Margaret and Mike. A memorial ceremony will be held in The Old Brewery, Cromarty on Thursday, 13th June, 2019, commencing at 6.30pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if so desired, can be made at the ceremony to Macmillan Nurses. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel. 01349 880901.

McGILLVARY - Peacefully at home, on 5th June, 2019, after a long illness, Robert McGillvary (Bob), Balvaird Road, Muir of Ord, aged 87 years, ex Queen's Dragoon Guards and formerly McDiarmids. Dearly loved husband of Betty, much loved dad of Ali and Lesley, devoted grandad, great-grandad, dear brother and brother-in-law of Alex and Irene. Funeral service on Thursday, 13th June, 2019, at 2pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All friends respectfully invited.

GRANT - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, Patricia Ann Grant, 47 Esk Road, Inverness, aged 58 years. Care assistant. Beloved daughter of Sandra Strachan, much loved mother of Martin and Kelly, dearly loved sister to Paul, Malcolm, David, Audrey and Libby. Will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral service on Friday, 14th June, 2019, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to say a fond farewell.

URQUHART - Peacefully with his family at home, on 5th June, 2019, Ian Urquhart (Stumpy), aged 57 years, St Valery Avenue, Inverness, darling husband and best friend of Freda, cherished step-dad of Davie, beloved son of Dorothy and the late Murd, much loved brother of Gordon and Garry, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle and good friend. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 14th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

SMITH - Peacefully at home, on 31st May, 2019, Margaret Isabella Smith (nee Cameron), aged 90 years, Diriebught Road, Inverness, beloved wife, mum, mother-in-law and friend to many. Private cremation service will be held in accordance with Margaret's wishes. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ROBERTSON - Suddenly at home, on 4th June, 2019, John Donald Robertson, aged 58 years, St Drostans, Drumnadrochit, a dear son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 17th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Diabetes UK may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACINTOSH - Peacefully, with his daughter by his side, in the care of Cradlehall Care Home, Inverness on 2nd June, 2019, Alexander MacIntosh (Sandy), aged 89 years (formerly of Cook Drive, Inverness), beloved husband of the late Ethel and a much loved dad, grandad, great-grandad and father-in-law. Funeral service on Tuesday, 11th June, 2019, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

COFFEY - Peacefully at home with his family, on 30th May, 2019, Michael Coffey, aged 70 years, Miller Gardens, Inverness and formerly Huntly (butcher), beloved husband of Sheila, much loved dad of Michael, David, Eilaine and Brian, also a dear granda, great-granda, brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 10th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

BARRIE - Peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on 2nd June, 2019, Lily MacKay Barrie (nee Munro), aged 86 years, Drummond Road, Inverness, beloved wife of the late George Barrie, much loved mum of Noreen, Alan and Alison, also a dear granny, great-granny, sister and aunt. Following a private cremation, a Service of Thanksgiving will be held in the Ness Bank Church, Inverness on Thursday, 13th June, 2019, at 11.30am. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support and Maggie's Highlands may be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ANGUS - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 2nd June, 2019, Elspeth Jane Angus (nee Rizza), aged 83 years, R.I.P., Birch Place, Culloden, Inverness, beloved wife of Ian, much loved mum of Iain, Neil and the late Tony, a loving granny and great-granny, a dear mother-in-law, sister and cousin, also a good friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 12th June, 2019, at 1pm, in Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MEARNS - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, Margaret Park Mearns (nee Fraser), aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, dearly loved mother of James and Carolyn, much loved mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Funeral service on Thursday, 13th June, 2019, at 10.45am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, for Ward 9B Raigmore Hospital may be given at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors.

FRANCIS - Peacefully at home, on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle, Gary George Francis, 8 Temple Crescent, Inverness, aged 67 years, "make up man" formerly of the Beauty Box. Dearly loved partner of Carol, most loving dad of Sheree, Terry, Carrie and Bobbi, a very loving grandad and friend to many. Funeral details to follow. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

McWALTER - The funeral service for the late Grace Thomson, aged 78 years, Tomatin, will be held on Thursday, 13th June, 2019, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Diabetes UK at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA.

WILKINSON - Peacefully, at Southside Care Home, Inverness, on 31st May, 2019, Winifred Margaret (Winnie), aged 87 years, late of Beauly. Cremation private. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

MACQUARRIE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 2nd June, 2019, Duncan MacQuarrie MBE, MA, HMIe, aged 73 years, Charleston, North Kessock. Beloved husband of Edith (nee Campbell), devoted father of Gwen, Sarah and Anna, also a much loved grandfather, brother and uncle. Funeral service on Friday, 14th June, 2019, at 1pm, in the Old High Church, Inverness; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for UK Sepsis Trust and HDU Raigmore Hospital at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness IV1 1NA. Car parking available at the funeral home.