Death Notices

LIGERTWOOD Peacefully, on Saturday, 5th April, 2025, at her lovely home, Aileen Findlater Ligertwood, Crask of Evelix, 74 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of John Ligertwood, formerly Clydesdale Bank, dear mum of Jeanette and Pat and beloved grandmother. Will be missed by many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 22nd April at 2.30pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

GRANT Peacefully, at Strathallan House Residential Home on 17th March, 2025, Elizabeth Susan Grant (Betty), aged 92 years. Cremation private. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

WOOD (Dingwall). Duncan John, bravely borne his illness right to the end and sadly passed away, peacefully but suddenly at home, with his loving family by his side, on Saturday, 5th April, 2025, aged 60 years. A much loved fiancé of Irene Shanks, brother to Douglas, David and Fiona and son of the late John and Catherine Wood. A true friend to Irene's daughter Louise, her son Peter and son-in-law Craig, and to all who knew him, will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at St Clement's Parish Church, on Thursday, 17th April, at 1.00pm; and thereafter to Mitchell Hill Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given at the service if so desired for Macmillan nurses. All enquiries to Jim Murray, D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwell's Street, Dingwall IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951.

BUCHAN (Tain) Very suddenly, on Thursday, 3rd April, 2025, Andrew Walter Buchan, "Angel Cottage", 11 Shandwick Street, Tain. Funeral to held in private at his own request. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

MACLEOD (Tain). Hugh Sime Matheson Macleod. Quietly, in the spring sunshine, at Raigmore, Doctor Hugh slipped away. Much loved husband to Isabel and wonderful father to Andrew, Ruth and Anna. Thanks to all friends and relatives for a happy and humorous life. Keep smiling and keep happy. Funeral service was held in private as requested by Hugh. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain IV19 1AQ.

ASKEW Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025, Travis Mark Askew, 21 Cherry Drive, Conon Bridge, aged 58 years. Formerly of Ross-shire, Sutherland and Norfolk. Ross County and Norwich FC supporter. Loving son of Sally and the late Terry, much loved dad, cherished grandad and a dear brother. Sadly missed by his many friends and extended family. Funeral service on Tuesday, 15th April at 2pm in the funeral home of William T.Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to say a fond farewell. Bright colours encouraged. Family flowers only please. Livestream available from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

MCALLISTER Julia (Julie) McAllister passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on Thursday, 27th March with both her sons by her side. Precious daughter of the late Pat, stepdaughter of the late Dan, much loved and adored mum of Sean and Robert, proud granny to Kaiden, Robs, Brodie, Paige and Mia, a dear sister to Tracey and Sharron, a cherished aunty and friend who will be so greatly missed. Funeral private. All Enquiries to Jim Murray at D. Gunn Funeral Home, Dingwall. IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951.

COURTNEY Peacefully, on Thursday, 27th March, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, Joan Courtney, 2 Main Street, Inver, Tain, aged 93 years. Born Devon and from year 2000 happy times in Inver. Beloved wife of the late Bill, loving mother to Susan and the late Pat, loved grandmother, great-grandmother and a sad loss to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 9th April at 3pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

DIETHE Peacefully, on Thursday, 27th March, 2025 at Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, Dr Carol Anne Diethe PhD. Much loved wife to Jurgen, loving mother to Rachel and Thomas, loved grandmother to Emily, Clara and Josephine and beloved sister to Patricia and Vivien. Loved and missed by all family, former colleagues and many friends. Funeral service on Monday, 7th April at 11am in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

MACINTOSH (Avoch). Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Ross Memorial Hospital, Dingwall, on Sunday, 30th March, 2025, Wilma Macintosh, aged 93 years, of "Bridgend", 44 Henrietta Street, Avoch. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, much loved mother of Gillian, Heather and Alasdair, treasured granny, great-granny and aunt. Funeral service on Monday, 7th April, at 10am, in Avoch Congregational Church; thereafter to Avoch New Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Ross Memorial Hospital, may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

MUNRO Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital Inverness on Monday, 31st March, 2025, after a long illness bravely borne, Bryan Munro, Wellhouse Farm, Beauly, aged 69 years. Much loved uncle to Alistair, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at 12.00 noon on Monday, 14th April, at Church of Scotland, Croyard Road, Beauly; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery, all welcome. Donations at the door to Ward 2C Raigmore Hospital. Arrangements by William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACLENNAN-JOHNSON (Edinburgh/Dornoch). Very suddenly at St John's Hospital, Livingston, on Friday, 21st March, 2025, Margaret Alexandra Johnson, Edinburgh, formerly of Tain and Birichen, Dornoch. A dearly loved mother to Richard and William, beloved sister, loving granny and cherished by extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Dornoch Cathedral on Monday, 31st March, at 12.30 pm; thereafter to Proncynain Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers may be sent to the funeral, but donations if so desired may be given at the service for Macmillan Cancer Research or sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35 a/c 00254580 ref. the late Margaret. Service to be live streamed from the Dornoch Cathedral. Full details will be posted on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24 hours prior.

MACKENZIE (Tore). Marion (Maisie) passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Thursday, 20th March, 2025, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late William James MacKenzie, a much loved mother, granny, great-granny and missed by her extended family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Maryburgh & Killearnan Free Church on Saturday, 5th April, 2025, commencing at 10.30 am; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service, or online at Mairiurquhartandson.com, for Dementia Scotland & Stroke Scotland. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son, Tel. 01349 880901.

MACLEOD On 14th March, 2025, Kenneth MacLeod, aged 98 years, passed away peacefully, at his home. Beloved husband of Hilda (deceased), loving father of Alec and Kim, John and Carolyn, Andrew and Linda, much loved grandad of 10 grandchildren and great-grandad of 10 great-grandchildren, loving brother to Alec, Millie and Isabel. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at Tintagel Methodist Church on Saturday, 5th April at 11.30am; followed by interment at Tintagel Methodist Cemetery. Family Flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ken, if so desired, may be given to benefit Dementia UK in memory of his beloved wife Hilda, by retiring collection or c/o Stephens & Harris Funeral Directors, Trewalder, Delabole PL33 9ET. Tel. 01840 212340.

BENTLEY (Dingwall). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 15th March, 2025, Anne Bentley (nee Dunnet), aged 77 years, of Fraser Road, Dingwall. Much loved mum of Ian and Neil, loving sister of the late Hugh, a proud grandma and a dear friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 3rd April, at 10am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Dementia UK may be given at the service. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

CAMPBELL At Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 17th March, 2025, George C. Campbell, aged 80 years, of Braelangwell Farm, Black Isle. Loving husband to Marion, proud father to Fiona, Stewart, Ailsa, Ross, Heather and Nicola, brother to Donald, loved grandpa and uncle. Beauly raised, dedicated lifelong farmer, Inverness Shinty Club stalwart and former Drouthy Duck Tavern publican. Funeral service on Thursday, 3rd April, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome, formal dress not required. The service will stream at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

GILLIES (North Kessock). After a long illness, at Eilean Dubh Care Home, Fortrose on 14th March, 2025, William Angus, aged 90, of Charleston, North Kessock (formerly Director of Housing, Dingwall). Beloved husband of Catriona, much loved dad to Carrie-Anne and Angus, father-in-law of David and granda to Hannah. Funeral service on Friday, 28th March at 11am in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers welcome or donations, if desired, for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

TAYLOR (Rosemarkie). Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, 8th March, 2025, Mary Jane (nee Graham), aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late William Taylor, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Funeral service will be held at Rosemarkie Church, on Wednesday, 26th March, 2025, commencing at 1pm; thereafter to Fortrose Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for The Dingwall Dementia Resource Centre. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01463 870891.

MACDONALD (North Kessock). Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, on 13th March, 2025, Christine (Kirsty) MacDonald (nee Clark), aged 81 years, of North Kessock. Much loved wife of the late Willie, dearly loved Mam of Evelyn and James, dear mother-in-law to John and Julie, adored granny of Fraser, Rory, Morven, Gavin and Lewis, a treasured great-granny, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service on Monday, 31st March, at 11am, in Knockbain Free Church, North Kessock; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Kirsty for Macmillan Cancer Support can be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

WILLIAMSON (Invergordon). George Dent Williamson passed away suddenly, at his home, Gordon Terrace, Invergordon, on Monday, 10th March, 2025, aged 49 years. Dearly loved son of Donald and Eileen, brother of Donnie and Sylvia, partner of Helen, beloved dad of Jade, Liam, Logan, Levi, Leon, Leighton and Mia-Rose, doting papa of Chester, loving uncle and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Invergordon Church of Scotland on Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Kilmuir Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Flowers welcome, a donation, if desired can be made online or at the service for Chest Heart & Stroke. If you are unable to attend the service, a live stream link will be available online at: mairiurquhartandson.com. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son Tel. 01349 880901.