Death Notices

LAIRD - Peacefully, at Highview House Care Home, on Monday, 9th May, 2022, William James Laird "Billy", formerly of Erracht Road, Inverness, aged 83 years. Dearly loved father of Gillian and Lesley and devoted granda of Emma, Ben and Stroma. Private funeral service at his own request. Enquiries to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MATHESON - Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, 3rd May, 2022, Norette (Norry) Matheson (nee Wyness) aged 67 years. Beloved wife of the late Sandy, much loved mum, sister and good friend to many. Funeral mass will be held at St. Ninian's Church, Inverness on Monday, 23rd May, 2022 at 10.30am, all welcome; thereafter to Drumtemple Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations to Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Norry, may be given at the service or forwarded to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

FRASER - Peacefully, on Saturday, 7th May, 2022, Ann Fraser, 34 Wallace Place, Culloden, aged 79 years. Beloved wife to Sandy for 35 years, loving mother of Maureen and friend of many. Funeral service on Friday, 20th May, 2022, at 3.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

FALCONER - Sadly passed away, at home, on Sunday, 8th May, 2022, Johnnie Falconer (plasterer), 37 Galloway Drive, Culloden, aged 47 years. Beloved son of Kaye Macdonald, 45 Cranmore Drive, greatly loved by all the family and such a popular member of the community. Funeral service on Wednesday, 25th May, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to say the fondest of farewells.

RICHMOND - Passed away peacefully, at Moss Park Care Home, Fort William, on Wednesday, 4th May, 2022, Joan Mary Richmond, aged 86 years. Formerly of Pinetops, Balnain and Old Green Road, Cliftonville, Margate. Retired nurse and midwife. Much loved wife of the late David, dearly loved mum of Ginny, loving grandma of Tom, Becky and William. Sadly missed by all her extended family and many friends. Funeral service on Monday, 16th May, at 3.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome. Donations invited for the RNLI and The Donkey Sanctuary (Dorset).

BRYAN - Peacefully at home, on Sunday, 8th May, 2022, James Bryan, The Bungalow, Beaufort Farm, Kiltarlity, aged 79 years. Joiner, Lovat Estate. Much loved husband of Lillie, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a great friend of many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 25th May, 2022 at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

McCOWAN - (Culduie, Applecross). Very peacefully at home, after a short illness, Daniel McCowan, Culduie, Applecross, in his 94th year. Dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Service in Clachan Church, Applecross at 12 noon, on Thursday, 19th May. Donations, if desired, to The Howard Doris Centre, Lochcarron. Arrangements by D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

BRYANTON - Peacefully, on Sunday, 8th May, 2022, at Southside Nursing Home, Derek David Bryanton, one time of 47 Glenshiel Place, Inverness, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Aileen, cherished father to Sue, dearly loved grandad to his three boys, great-grandad to three boys and a great friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 24th May, 2022 at 3.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend.

FITZGERALD - Peacefully, on Saturday, 7th May, 2022, at the Highland Hospice, Maureen Fitzgerald, 35 Ross Avenue, Inverness, aged 68 years. Very much loved mother of Natalie and Paul, cherished grandmother to Sarah and Chloe, dear sister to Michael and a huge miss to so many who knew her. Funeral service on Friday, 20th May, 2022, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All warmly invited.

FRASER - Peacefully, on Saturday, 7th May, 2022, at Highview House Care Home, Gordon Fraser (Goody), Seabhac House, Kiltarlity. Retired Fire Officer and well known Highland Cross competitor. Darling husband of Anne, loving dad of Gordon, Michael, Lisa, Beth and Beccy, fun-loving papa and granda, dear brother and friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 18th May, 2022 at 2pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Bright ties. All welcome to say farewell to Gordon.

MARSHALL - Passed away at Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 2nd May, 2022, Sandra Marshall, The Nurses House, Cannich, Beauly, aged 47 years. Local Post Lady. Greatly loved by Ivor and her boys, Ben and Louie, cherished daughter of Stephen and Betty, most loving sister and wonderful friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 19th May, 2022 at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Fasnakyle Cemetery for 1.30pm. All welcome to attend.

KENNEDY - Helen Baillie Stevenson (nee Loudon). Helen passed peacefully, in Haddington, East Lothian, on 28th April, 2022, aged 87 years. A wonderful wife to the late James (Jimmy), loving mum to Caroline, Gillian and David, granny to Kyle and Corran, mother-in-law and sister who smiled through her many years of dementia and had a real zest for life. Born in Bannockburn, lived in Stirling, Old Mill Lane Inverness and latterly Haddington. Thanks to all the staff at Hilton Lodge whose kindness and care throughout her time there was much appreciated by the family. Funeral is on Friday, 13th May at 11.30am, at Bolton Parish Church, East Lothian (all welcome) and burial on Monday, 16th at 1.30pm, at Kilvean Cemetery in Inverness.

BIGGS - Jim Biggs, born on 13th August, 1950, passed away peacefully, at home, on 1st May, 2022. Soulmate to his beautiful wife Mary and very much loved father to Tracie, Dean and Heather. Wise grandad to Sean, Zoe, Luke, Alex, Ashwin and Amma, dear friend and outstanding human to many others over the years. Funeral will be at Parkgrove Crematorium, Douglasmuir, Friockheim, Angus on Thursday, 12th May at 2.30pm, for any friends who wish to attend.

MARSHALL - Passed away, at Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 2nd May, 2022, Sandra Marshall, The Nurses House, Cannich, Beauly, aged 47 years. Local Post Lady. Greatly loved by Ivor and her boys, Ben and Louie, cherished daughter of Stephen and Betty, most loving sister and wonderful friend of many. Burial will be in Fasnakyle. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

WILLIAMSON - Suddenly, at home, on 28th April, 2022, Isabella Williamson (Belle), aged 58 years, Madras Street, Inverness. Beloved mother of Robbie, loving sister of Ali, also a dear aunt, cousin, good friend to many and best granny to Storm, her faithful dog. Funeral service on Thursday, 12th May, 2022, at 12.15pm, in the Trinity Church, Huntly Place, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Flowers welcome or donations, if desired, in memory of Belle towards For The Right Reasons may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

STONE - Funeral service for the late Rhoda Stone (nee Barclay), will be held on Wednesday, 11th May, 2022, at 12.15pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Rhoda towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door.

SKINNER - Funeral ceremony for the late Louie Alexander Skinner will be held on Monday, 9th May, 2022, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Louie towards Inverness Women's Aid may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

ROBERTSON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 28th April, 2022, Grace Olive Sinclair Robertson (nee Mackay), aged 86 years, King Duncans Road, Inverness (formerly of Ashton Road). Former wife of the late Jack Robertson, much loved mam of Linda, Jacqueline, Kevin, Mandy and Fiona, also a dear granny, great-granny, mother-in-law and aunt. Funeral service on Tuesday, 10th May, 2022, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Grace towards Highland Health Board Endowment Fund (Raigmore Hospital) may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MACDONALD - Passed away, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 29th April, 2022, Mary Macdonald (nee Macleod), aged 95 years, Bellfield Park, Inverness (late of Viewmount, 39 Outend, Scalpay). Beloved wife of the late Charles S. Macdonald, much loved mum of Murdo, Donald and Iain Charles, also a dear granny, mother-in-law and auntie. Funeral service to be held in Scalpay Free Church; thereafter to Luskentyre Cemetery, Isle of Harris. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

BROWN - Passed away peacefully, in the care of Cameron House Care Home, Inverness, on 3rd May, 2022, Barbara Brown (nee MacKelvie), aged 86 years, Auldearn. Beloved wife of the late Steve Brown, much loved mum of Iain and Rebecca and mother-in-law of Lucia. Funeral private at her own request. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.