Death Notices

CUMMING - Peacefully, at Oversteps Care Home, Dornoch, on 18th January, 2021, James W. Cumming, aged 87 years, Golf Road, Dornoch, late of Glenurquhart. Dearly loved husband of Shena, loving dad of Sandy and Larry, a much loved grandad, father-in-law and brother. A private interment will take place in New Kilmore Cemetery, Drumnadrochit. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

HERBISON - The service for Sarah Herbison, 55 Castle Heather Crescent, Inverness, will take place on Monday, 25th January, 2021, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, under Government guidelines. The service will stream live at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk.

ANGUS - Alice Helen, Stromness, Orkney, previously Lochalsh Road, Inverness, passed away, peacefully, at home, on 18th January, 2021, with family by her side. Will be laid to rest in Stromness Cemetery.

MARTIN - Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 15th January, 2021, Lena Martin (neé MacLeod), 40 Drumdevan Place, Inverness, aged 79 years. Dearly loved mum of Andrew, a dear neighbour and good friend to many. Funeral service under Government guidelines on Monday, 25th January, 2021, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors, Culduthel Road, Inverness. The service can be viewed live from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk. Donations are welcome in memory of Lena for the Highland Hospice and can be made via www.facebook.com/invernessfuneraldirectors.

SMEATON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, after a short illness, on 13th January, 2021, Josie Smeaton (nee Farquharson) aged 87 years, Riverside Park, Invermoriston. Beloved wife of the late Rab Smeaton, dearly loved mum of William and the late Ann, also a dear sister, step-sister and aunt. A private interment will take place in Invermoriston Cemetery. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACDONALD - Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 15th January, 2021, with his loving family, after a long illness patiently borne with courage and humour, Donald Hugh MacDonald (Dan Kessock), 8 Miller Road, Inverness, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Chirsty Ann MacLeod (Chris), loved and respected dad to John, Trevor and Mark, loving father-in-law to Fiona, Catherine and Trevor's partner Karen, devoted granda to Scott, Robyn, Lucy, Jaden, Gavin and Niamh, a dear brother-in-law, uncle, grand-uncle and friend to many, sorely missed. Funeral service on Tuesday, 26th January, 2021 at 1pm, in Inshes Parish Church; thereafter burial in Luskentyre Cemetery, Isle of Harris on Wednesday, 27th January at 1pm, all under government guidelines. No flowers please at his own request. If desired, donations for Macmillan/Marie Curie Nurses and the Archie Foundation can be forwarded to William T. Fraser & Son, Funeral Directors, Culduthel Road, Inverness. The service will stream live at www.insheschurch.org

TILEY - With sadness, we announce the death of Joyce Hamilton Tiley on 13th January, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Ben, loving mum of Graeme, Jackie, Alan and the late John, much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Well-loved member of the Inverness-Dalneigh Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. With grateful thanks to all the carers and medical professionals who have shared in looking after Joy in a kind and compassionate way over the past ten years, which has meant her being able to remain in her own home, which was her wish. Cremation private. A memorial service celebrating Joy's life will be held via Zoom tomorrow (Saturday), 23rd January, at 1pm. Details of the service from William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, IV2 6AB. Tel. 01463 243232.

SUMMERS - Peacefully, at home, Uist Road, Inverness, with his family, on Thursday, 14th January, 2021, James (Jim), aged 94, former joinery teacher Inverness Technical College. Dearest husband of the late Eunice, much loved dad of Stephen, Jenny and Aileen and a loving granda, brother and father-in-law. A private family service will take place Wednesday, 27th January.

DEAKIN - Peacefully, at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, on Thursday, 14th January, 2021, David (formerly Nairn Art Society, Nairn St Ninian Bowling Club and Fornighty Indoor Bowling Club), husband of the late Joan, much loved dad of Sue and Rob, loving father-in-law of Myra, grandad of Mark, Niall and Andreas, devoted great-grandad of James, Andrew and Sophia, dear brother, uncle and good friend.

TILEY - With sadness, we announce the death of Joyce Hamilton Tiley on 13th January, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Ben, loving mum of Graeme, Jackie, Alan and the late John, much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Well-loved member of the Inverness-Dalneigh Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. With grateful thanks to all the carers and medical professionals who have shared in looking after Joy in a kind and compassionate way over the past ten years, which has meant her being able to remain in her own home, which was her wish. Cremation private. A memorial service celebrating Joy's life will be held via Zoom on Saturday, 23rd January at 1pm. Details of the service from William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, IV2 6AB. Tel. 01463 243232.

COLQUHOUN - After a short illness, (Joseph) Ian Colquhoun, of Sutors Park, Nairn, died on 17th January, 2021, husband of the late Fiona, a father, grandfather and partner of Norma McIntyre. A longstanding member of the Highland Gospel Male Voice Choir. There will be a short service in Nairn Free Church under Government guidelines, followed by interment at Nairn Cemetery.

MCPHEE - (Nairn). Suddenly, but peacefully, whilst surrounded by his family at Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 11th January, 2021. Robert John McPhee (Bert) of Lodgehill Park, Nairn, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Pauline, a much loved father of Barry, Stephen and Andrew, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and a sadly missed brother. Bert's funeral service can be attended via online live stream on Wednesday, 20th January, at 2.00pm, please contact David M Ellen for further details on 01667 453023 or admin@rossfuneraldirectors.co.uk. Also, the cortège will leave Bert's home at 1.00pm making its way around Lodgehill Park, then heading around Nairn Harbour before making its way onwards towards Forres, please maintain social distancing.

MACKENZIE - (Nairn). Suddenly, at his home, on Sunday, 10th January, 2021. Steven Colin MacKenzie (Stevie) of Viewfield and formerly of Macrae Avenue, Nairn, aged 61 years, beloved son of the late Brian and Margaret, a much loved brother of Jackie, a dear uncle of Jason and Bekah, great uncle of Rena and a sadly missed cousin, nephew and good friend to many. Funeral service private in accordance with government guidelines. Donations to the British Heart Foundation in memory of Stevie, if desired, may be forwarded to David M Ellen Funeral Directors, 66 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU.

STEPHEN - (Nairn). Sadly, at 73 Harbour Street, Nairn, on Saturday, 9th January, 2021. George Stephen, of Macrae Avenue, Nairn, aged 83 years, a beloved husband of the late Morag (Mo), a much loved father of George and Violet, a caring father-in-law of Gordy and Eleanor, a devoted grandad of Cameron and Russell and a sadly missed brother and friend to many. Funeral service private.

BROADFOOT - Ian Stuart. Peacefully, at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on 1st January, 2021, aged 73, after a sudden illness. Ian was a much loved husband to Jess, dad to Julie and Lesley, father-in-law to Sean, grampa to Chloe and Stuart and brother to Alan. He will be greatly missed. A private funeral will take place on Friday, 15th January, 2021. Please contact family if you wish to access the live stream. No flowers, please. Donations may be made to Dogs Trust.

ALLWOOD - Jean, formerly of Manse Road, Ardersier, passed away peacefully, in Gloucestershire on 18th December. Devoted wife of the late Kenneth, much loved mother of Christine, David and Julie, loving grandmother of Susan, Debbie, Ben and Harry and great-grandmother to Lucie-Mae, Sam and Amy. Funeral has taken place.

MORRISON - Peacefully, on Thursday, 7th January, 2021, at Urray House Care Home, Thelma Jean MacCormack Morrison, 4 Priory Way, Beauly, aged 85 years. Much loved by all her family and friends. Thelma will be buried in Kilmorack Cemetery with her beloved husband John. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

FRASER - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 30th December, 2020, Elizabeth Fraser (nee Mitchell), aged 92 years, Haugh Court, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Peter Fraser, much loved mum of Patricia, loving nana of Mhairi, also a dear great-grandmother and mother-in-law. A private interment will take place in Old Kilmore Cemetery, Drumnadrochit. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

PIERACCINI - Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, on Wednesday, 6th January, 2021, Adrian Pieraccini formerly Inverness, St Andrews and Barga, aged 60 years. A distinguished and visionary restaurateur, loving husband of Susan, much loved father of Stefano, brother, loving son and great friend, will be sadly missed. Funeral mass on Monday, 18th January, 2021, at 12noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Under Government guidelines. The service will stream live at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk.

LAWRIE - Peacefully, on the evening of Wednesday, 6th January, 2021, in the loving and gentle care of Abbeyvale Nursing Home, Elgin. John Lawrie, 7 Foresters Way, Inverness, aged 90 years. Retired Ministry of Transport. Beloved husband of the late Mavis. Adored father to John, Martin, David and Helen, loving papa and grampa John, a true gentleman and friend of many. Private funeral service, under Government restrictions, on Wednesday, 13th January, 2021, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery.