Death Notices

CRAVEN - The funeral service of the late Maureen Craven, Craven Cottage, Whitebridge, will take place on Thursday, 2nd June, 2022, at 3.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MACLENNAN - The funeral service of the late David William MacLennan, Abriachan, will take place on Thursday, 2nd June, 2022, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

BOYLE - The funeral service of the late Emily Boyle, Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, will take place on Wednesday, 1st June, 2022, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

WELCH - The funeral service of the late James Welch (Jimmy), will take place on Tuesday, 31st May, 2022, at 12.30pm, in Ardersier Parish Church; thereafter to Ardersier Cemetery. Donations, if desired, in memory of Jimmy to Guide Dogs for the Blind and Dementia UK via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MORE - The funeral service of the late Robert Fraser More, Caro House, Wester Inshes, Inverness, formerly of Wick, will take place on Monday, 30th May, 2022, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter burial at Wick Cemetery, on Tuesday, 31st May, at 2.00pm. All welcome.

CUMMING - Passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 20th May, 2022, Malcolm Cumming, aged 71 years, Merlin Crescent, Inverness. Loving husband of Kath, much loved dad of Laura, Anna, Rebecca and Nathan, also a dear grandad and great-grandad. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page or telephone 01463 712255.

COLQUITT - Peacefully, in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on 18th May, 2022, Sonia Macinnes Colquitt, aged 44 years (Fraserburgh and formerly Ardersier). A dear mum, granny, daughter, grandaughter, sister and auntie. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page or telephone 01463 712255.

ROSS - Peacefully, in the care of Mull Hall Care Home, Invergordon, on 18th May, 2022, George James Ross, aged 88 years, Comar, Cannich. Funeral service on Monday, 30th May, 2022, at 10am, in Struy Church of Scotland; thereafter interment in Churchyard. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ROSE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 23rd May, 2022, Violet Rose Rose, nee Spence, (Granny Rosie), aged 79 years, Smithton Villas, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Donald Rose, much loved mum of Linda and her husband George, also a dear granny, great-granny and sister. A celebration of Violet's life will be held on Thursday, 2nd June, 2022, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Petty Cemetery (Tornagrain). All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, towards Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the door.

MACLEAN - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 17th May, 2022, John Lachlan Maclean, aged 86 years, Leys Drive, Inverness (retired Electrician). Loving husband of the late Wilma, much loved dad of John and Lorna and caring grandad of Fiona, Robbie and Isla. Funeral service private. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

GORDON - Passed away at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, with her dear brother Ross by her side, on 23rd May, 2022, Marjory Fisher Gordon, aged 84 years, Muirtown Street, Inverness. Funeral private in Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

FRASER - Funeral ceremony for the late David John Fraser (Todge), aged 62 years, will be held on Wednesday, 1st June, 2022, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACKENZIE - (Inverness). Peacefully, at Ballifeary House, on Monday, 23rd May, 2022, Ian Kenneth MacKenzie OBE, formerly of Inverarnie, aged 91 years. Dear husband of Margaret Matheson, much loved father of Rosanne, Kenneth, Donald and Christine, and father-in-law of Iain MacKay, Jayne, Isabelle and Iain Gillies, devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service on Monday, 30th May, 2022, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; followed by interment in Daviot Cemetery, IV2 5XL. All welcome. The family is very grateful for the loving care received in Ballifeary Free Presbyterian Care Home and donations may be made for the home on the day. The service will stream live from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

MARTIN - Peacefully, on Friday, 20th May, 2022, at Southside Care Home, Catherine (Cath) Urquhart Martin (nee Hossack), Wester Inshes Court, Inverness, formerly of Wester Culcabock Poultry Farm, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Keith, much-loved mum of Keith, Kevan, Ann, Angus, Callum and the late Alison, a proud granny, great-granny, a dear sister, aunt and fond mother-in-law. Funeral service on Monday, 6th June, 2022, at 12 noon, in Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Blythswood Care may be given at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

ALLEN - Peacefully, on Sunday, 22nd May, 2022, at Raigmore Hospital, Doreen Jane Allen, aged 75 years, of Ardness Place, Inverness. Former housekeeper. Greatly loved sister of Michael and Penny, a dear sister-in-law to David, dear aunt, great-aunt and friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 7th June at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. Everyone welcome. For those unable to attend, the service will be streamed live from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream/

MACKAY - Peacefully, on Monday, 16th May, 2022, at Raigmore Hospital, Susan Jane Mackay (nee Williamson), 59 Bruce Gardens, Inverness, aged 81 years. Former nurse Craig Dunain Hospital, also cook Coach House and others. Much loved mother, dearest nana and good friend of many. Funeral service on Friday, 10th June, 2022 at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

PRENTICE - Very peacefully, on 16th May, 2022, at the Highland Hospice, Inverness, Catriona Anne Prentice (nee MacAskill), of Lingay, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, formerly a Queens District Nursing Sister. Dearly beloved wife of the late Richard, much loved mum of Archie and Moira, mother-in-law to Anne, devoted gran to Mairi and Scott, dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and good friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 9th June, 2022 at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All warmly invited. Bright colours are welcome. Donations are invited for CHAS at the service or can be forwarded to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

EDMISTON - Shirley. Suddenly, on 26th April, 2022, Shirley, aged 64 years. Dearly loved mum to Mark and Paul, mother-in-law to Cheryl and Donna and devoted nana to Alex. Funeral service to take place at South Lanarkshire Crematorium on 31st May, 2022, at 2pm.

MARTIN - Peacefully, on Friday, 20th May, 2022, at Southside Care Home, Catherine (Cath) Urquhart Martin (nee Hossack), Wester Inshes Court, Inverness, formerly of Wester Culcabock Poultry Farm, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Keith, much-loved mum of Keith, Kevan, Ann, Angus, Callum and the late Alison, a proud granny, great-granny, a dear sister, aunt and fond mother-in-law. Funeral service on Monday, 6th June, 2022, at 12 noon, in Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Blythswood Care may be given at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

EWAN - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Thursday, 19th May, 2022, Elizabeth (Elma) Mary Ewan, aged 89 years, of 5 Rose Street, Nairn. Beloved wife of the late George Ewan, dear mother of John, George and Richard, much loved grandmother of Jordan, Laura, Paul, Emily and Max, dear great-grandmother of Sienna, Robin and Alfie. Funeral service at St Ninians Church, Nairn, on Friday, 27th May at 11am; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer U.K.