Funeral date announced for Inverness woman who lost her life in A9 crash
A last farewell for the Inverness mother-of-two who lost her life in a tragic crash on the A9 near Inshes last week is set to be held next month.
The family of Ashleigh Watson (31) announced through funeral directors William T. Fraser & Son that a funeral service will be held on Friday, January 10 at 3pm at the funeral home on Culduthel Road.
The Inverness hairdresser, who leaves behind her two teenage boys, Jayden and Liam, was described by her mother Alison as their ‘little ray of sunshine’.
Her notice read: “Sadly on Friday 20th December 2024, we lost our little ray of sunshine, Ashleigh Anne Watson, 26 Birchwood Terrace, Inverness, aged 31 years.
“Hairdresser at the The Little Beauty Studio. Darling daughter to Alison and her partner Andy, most proud and adoring mum to Jayden and Liam, loving niece to Andrew, Olive, Wilma, Avril, John, George, Linda, Martyna and the late John, much loved cousin, dear granddaughter, loyal and cherished friend to so many.
“Funeral service on Friday 10th January, 2025 at 3.00pm in the Funeral Home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.
“We are eternally grateful to the emergency services and the whole community for the kindness and overwhelming support.”
It also said that “bright and sparkly colours” are encouraged for those in attendance.
Donations to the Highland Hospice are being raised in Ms Watson’s memory, with money being collected at the service or at this link.
Those unable to attend will be able to watch the service on live stream at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream.