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STEVENTON - Peacefully, on Wednesday, 4th May, 2022, at Nairn Town and County Hospital, Eric John Steventon (Steve), Windrush, Culcharry, Cawdor, aged 88 years. Customs and Excise Officer, Royal Brackla Distillery. Beloved husband of Valerie Taylor (Beauly), darling dad of Kellie, wonderful papa to Anna and Martha, loved brother and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 24th May, 2022, at 1.00pm, in Cawdor Parish Church; thereafter to Cawdor Cemetery. All warmly invited. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.
THURSBY - Suddenly, on Saturday, 30th April, 2022, at a music event he loved in Kirriemuir, Angus. Peter Thursby, Creag Dhubh Terrace, Inverness, aged 53 years. Machine operator, Balcas Energy, Invergordon. The most loving partner to Mo Souter, brother to Fiona and Trish, son of the late Andy and Cathie Thursby and sorely missed as a most loyal friend of many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 17th May, 2022, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnacross Burial Ground. All invited to attend. Lovat Shinty attire or casual dress.
MACKINNON - Peacefully at home, in Strontian, on Monday, 2nd May, 2022, Peter George (Pedro). Dearly loved husband of Janice, treasured dad of Katie, Sara and Alex and grampa to Fionn, beloved youngest son of Dinah and the late Jimmy (Claggan, Fort William), much loved brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service at The Railway Club, Fort William, on Tuesday, 10th May, at 12 noon; followed by a private cremation at Inverness Crematorium.
MACRAE - Peacefully, in the excellent care of Cradlehall Nursing Home, on 30th April, 2022, George MacRae (Slater), aged 79 years, formerly of Drummond Road, Inverness. Dear brother, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service on Tuesday, 10th May, at 9.45am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter interment private. Family flowers only please. Donations to Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service.
ANDERSON - The funeral service of the late Stuart Anderson, aged 73 years, will take place on Friday, 13th May, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.
MATHESON - The funeral service of the late Gary Matheson, 13 The Loan, Tornagrain, aged 52 years, will take place on Monday, 9th May, 2022, at 11.00am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.
PIERACCINI - Peacefully, at Culduthel Care Home, on Monday, 25th April, 2022, Liliana Pieraccini, 22 Oakwood Court, Inverness, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry, much loved mum of Diana and the late Adrian, dear nonna of Stefano and Cristina. Funeral service private. Enquiries to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.
CARLE - The funeral ceremony for the late Flora Whyte Carle, aged 104 years, formerly of Old Edinburgh Road, Hilton, Inverness, will be held on Tuesday, 17th May, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Flora for Blythswood Care may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
MACKAY - The funeral service for the late William George Mackay, aged 76 years, Murray Terrace, Smithton will be held on Monday, 9th May, at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, in memory of George, for Highland Hospice may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.
TAYLOR - Peacefully, on Monday, 11th April, 2022, at Raigmore Hospital, Grahame Taylor, 34 MacEwen Court, Inverness aged 83 years. Much loved by Kathleen and missed by many friends. Funeral service on Tuesday, 17th May, 2022. at 3.00pm, in St John's Episcopal Church, Southside Road. All welcome. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.
HENRY - Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 3rd May, 2022, Alexander Duncan Henry, 43 Neil Gunn Crescent, Inverness, aged 86 years. Former joiner at MacRae's and fitter at McDermott's. Much loved husband of Irene, dearly loved father of Alistair, Stephen and Alison, dear grandfather, great-grandfather and a loyal friend of many. Funeral service on Friday, 13th May, 2022, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to celebrate a well lived life.
SMITH - Peacefully, at Castlehill Care Home, Inverness, on 26th April, 2022, with his family by his side, Bill Smith, aged 92 years, formerly of Royal Marine Apartments, Nairn and Rutherglen. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, dear father of Iain and the late Janice, much loved grandfather of Craig and Jade and dear great-grandfather of Craig and Caris. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium today (Friday), 6th May, at 10.00am, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.
MACRAE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 28th April, 2022, Finlay, aged 85 years, R.I.P. Dear brother of the late Ann and beloved son of the late Ashie and May MacRae (Eilean Aigas). Loving husband of Anne, much loved dad to Angela, Alastair and Morven, granda of Louise, Stuart, Serena, Tamara, Emma, Adam, Angus and Ashie, also great-granda to Logan and Halle. Funeral mass on Thursday, 12th May, at 12.30pm, in St Mary's R C Church, Eskadale; thereafter interment in churchyard. All friends respectfully invited. Donations to Lovat Shinty Club may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
VENTERS - Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 2nd May, 2022, Sheila Venters (nee Spence), 10 Wallace Place, Culloden, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Andrew Venters, Pipe Major QOCH, loved mother to Lynn and Evan, grandmother to seven, great-grandmother to five, sorely missed by so many. Funeral service on Thursday, 12th May, 2022 at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend.
CAMERON - Peacefully, in the excellent care of Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on Thursday, 28th April, 2022, aged 92 years, Dorothy Cameron (nee Menzies), retired Nursing Sister, Drumnadrochit. Funeral private. Donations in Dorothy's memory, if desired, to the Glenurquhart Centre, Drumnadrochit via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.
JACK - Passed away, on Friday, 29th April, 2022, after a brief stay at Raigmore Hospital, Douglas Alexander Jack, 61 Drumdevan Road, Inverness aged 80 years. Former Police Officer ex Burgh and latterly Northern Constabulary. Beloved husband of Eleanor, loved and adored father to Audrey and Avril, precious grandfather to Kerrie, Alanna and Drew, loved by Paul and John, dear brother to Betty and a special friend of many. Funeral service on Monday, 16th May, 2022, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to say farewell.
MACARTHUR - At home, on Tuesday, 26th April, 2022, after a short illness bravely fought, George Macarthur, aged 70 years, of Mid Fleenas, Littlemill, Nairn. Much loved and loving husband of Joan (nee Paterson), devoted father of David and Neil, proud granda of Ellis, Logan and Angus, dear father-in-law of Una and Donna and a good friend to many. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church on Thursday, 5th May at 1pm; thereafter to Nairn Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to The Brain Tumour Charity.
SMITH - Peacefully, at Castlehill Care Home, Inverness, on 26th April, 2022, with his family by his side, Bill Smith, aged 92 years, formerly of Royal Marine Apartments, Nairn and Rutherglen. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, dear father of Iain and the late Janice, much loved grandfather of Craig and Caris. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 6th May at 10am, all friends respectfully invited, family flowers only please.
FLINT - Peacefully, at Highland Hospice, on 25th April, 2022, Ronnie Flint, aged 56 years, Parkfield View, Inverness. A dearly loved Dad, brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 5th May, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ronnie for Macmillan Nurses and Highland Hospice may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
MACKAY - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 24th April, 2022, William George Mackay, aged 76 years, Murray Terrace, Smithton. Sadly missed by all the family. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices