‘Inverness legend’: Tributes flood in for Victorian Market stalwart Nancy Rattray
Tributes to ‘one of a kind’ city market trader
Hundreds of tributes were paid online after it was announced that former Victorian Market joke shop trader Nancy Rattray had passed away at the age of 83. She was a feature of the city’s retail sector for decades, her father having previously run the same premises as a garden shop before she took over in 1966.
“Such sad news! Her wee shop was amazing, I often wondered how she managed to find anything, but Nancy could put her hand to it straight away. Inverness has lost a legend.” - Caroline Keiro-kirk
“Aw so sad to read this, some great memories of visiting the joke shop when I was younger and Nancy was always happy and chatty, such a lovely lady. Even over the years she was still always happy to stop for a chat. Always had a smile on her face. RIP Nancy you'll be missed around Inverness by many.” - Jade Anne Brown
“She was lovely, always happy and pleasant. She was part of the market, kids loved her. She will be missed.” - Valerie Gordon
“Nancy and the joke shop, part of Inverness history. She was such a lovely lady. Condolences to family and friends at this difficult time. But look at all these comments, she was one of a kind.” - Sandra Rattray
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“Nancy was an absolute star! A wonderful lady with a heart of gold. She definitely deserves a plaque in the Victorian Market. Sleep easy Nancy, you’ve earned your rest.” - Morag Barrie
“I remember getting to know Nancy when we often got the same bus in the mornings and then when I went to her joke shop in the market. She was always a nice friendly person and will be sadly missed.” - Malcolm Burr
“So sad to hear this. An absolute legend. My childhood spent waiting for a Saturday to go to Nancy's to spend my pocket money. Rest easy Nancy, an Inverness legend.” - Ross Edwards
“Such sad news, what a wonderful lady. She was the heart of the Victorian Market, she made us all laugh. Thank you for the memories, you will be missed by so many. We absolutely need a memorial in the market.” - Karalyn Anderson
“I hope she knew how much we all adored her and her shop. She was the market, a really wonderful lady who created so many childhood memories.” - Sharon Lawrence
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