Death Notices

MCGILLIVRAY (Dingwall). Peacefully, after long-fought health challenges, on Sunday, 9th February, 2025, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, Anne McGillivray, aged 83 years, formerly of Fingal Road, Dingwall. Beloved sister to Seoris, Christine (her twin) and Alisdair, sister-in-law and friend to Christine and Brigitte and a cherished aunt. Private funeral at Anne's own request.

AIRD (Cromarty). Peacefully, at Wyvis House Care Home, Dingwall, on 5th February, 2025, Ena Aird, aged 92 years, formerly Glenurquhart Farm, Cromarty. Beloved wife of the late Donald, much loved mum, granny and mother-in-law. Funeral service on Thursday, 20th February, at 12noon, in Black Isle East Church, Rosemarkie; thereafter to Cromarty Wester Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ena may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

MACKAY (Maryburgh). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on Monday, 27th January, 2025, Jessie MacKay (nee Macrae), aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Donald, much loved mam of Catriona (Tina), Eileen, Jacqueline, Andrew and Donald, a dearly loved granny, great-granny, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and mother-in-law, will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 at 1pm. All family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Poppy Scotland. Bright colours/tartan are encouraged. All enquires to Jim Murray at D. Gunn, Funeral Home, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

LITTLEJOHN (Dornoch). Mary Littlejohn (née Lewis) passed away peacefully, at The Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, on Monday, 3rd February, 2025, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Angus, much loved mum to Martin and Caroline, mother-in-law, gran, nana, great-gran, a dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and a good friend to many. Mary will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at Dornoch Firth Parish Church (Dornoch Cathedral) on Thursday, 13th February, 2025, commencing at 12noon; thereafter to Proncynain Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be given at the service for Dornoch Cathedral. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son.Tel. 01862 810492.

LINDSAY Lieut Colonel Sandy, late Cameronians and Black Watch died on 26th January at Oakbank Care Home, Crieff, aged 92. Much loved husband of Jean and loyal friend to so many. Funeral service at Badcaul Church, Wester Ross at 12.30pm on Tuesday, 11th February, 2025.

TWENION (Tain). Suddenly, but peacefully, in Mull Hall Care Home, Barbaraville, on Thursday, 30th January, 2025, Kathleen "Kathy" Forsyth Tewnion (nee Dey), beloved wife of the late James, loving mum of James, Carol and Neil, much loved granny and great-granny, loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Inverness Crematorium, on Monday, 10th February, at 11am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Alzheimer Scotland or send 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 Kathy. Service to be live streamed from the crematorium. Full details will be posted on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24 hours prior.

WATSON (Tain). Peacefully, in Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on Sunday, 26th January, 2025, Sheila Watson (formerly of Kingsway Avenue, Tain), aged 100 years. Sister of the late Marion. Former teacher in Tain Royal Academy and involved for many years with Tain Parish Church and Arthritis Care. Sheila will be sadly missed by all her friends. Funeral service will be held Tain Parish Church, on Friday, 7th February, at 1pm; thereafter to Kilmuir Easter Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Arthritis Care (Tain Branch) or send to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35, a/c no. 00254580. Ref. T/L Sheila. Service to be live streamed from the church and cemetery. Full details will be posted on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24 hours prior.

MACKAY (Melness). Peacefully, on Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025, at Invergordon Community Hospital, George Peter Mackay. aged 73 years. Loving husband of Wendy, dear father to Donald and Sharon, father-in-law to Esther, a much loved granda of Peter, Anna, Lexi and Zoe and a loving brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service today (Friday), 31st January at 12 noon, in the Melness Community Centre; thereafter to Melness Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired, at the service for Macmillan Cancer Support and The Local Nursing Fund. Much loved and sadly missed.

DOYLE (Invergordon). Mary Doyle (formerly Ross), passed away, at home, following a period of deteriorating health, on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, aged 73 years. A beautifully complicated, colourful, cheeky and charismatic fiancée, friend, sister, mum and grandparent. Funeral service to be held in Alness Bowling Club, on Monday, 3rd February, 2025, commencing at 11.30am; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. 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 the Highland Hospice. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

URQUHART (Dingwall). Peacefully, following a short illness, at Urray House Care Home, on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, Mary Isobel 'Maribel' Urquhart, formerly of 3 Old Evanton Road, Dingwall. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother to Linda, Carolyn and Neil, cherished mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, sister and auntie. Maribel will be sadly missed by all her close friends and extended family. Funeral service will be held at Castle Street Church of Scotland, Dingwall, on Wednesday, 29th January, 2025, commencing at 11.30am; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, can be given at the service for Highland Hospice and Alzheimer's Scotland. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son Tel. 01349 880901

ANDERSON (Inverness). Peacefully, in the exceptional care of Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, Harriet Scott Anderson (Ettie), (nee Davidson), formerly Clachnaharry Court, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mam of Lynn, Charles and the late Kay, also a dear granny, great-granny and mother-in-law. Funeral Service on Friday, 7th February, 2025, at 10.30am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery (cortege to arrive at around 12noon). All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

THOMSON (Evanton). David passed away peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Chris Ann, much loved dad of Jennifer and James, devoted papa of Oscar, Cayla, Magnus, Samuel and Oliver, a dear uncle and cousin and a good friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Kiltearn Parish Church, Evanton, on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Kiltearn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. A donation, if desired, can be made at the service for the Highland Hospice. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

WAUGH (Evanton/Tain). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, Jeanette, beloved wife of the late William Waugh, loving mum of Nicola, Graham and Amanda, doting granny to Charlotte and Thomas and dear sister to Betty and Shona. Funeral service to be held at Kilmuir & Logie Easter Parish Church, on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, at 12:30pm; thereafter to Kilmuir Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

MACKAY (Glaick, Ardross). Catherine Mackay (Mary) passed away peacefully, under the outstanding care at the Highland Hospice, on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of George, dear mother of Fiona, Alan and the late Sandra, sister of Hugh, granny and great-granny. Private family cremation by her own wishes. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

MURCAR (Fortrose). Peacefully, at home on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025, Alexander Murcar (Sandy), aged 77 years, Rose Street, Fortrose. Beloved husband of the late Pat, also a dear dad, grandad, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Service on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, at 10.30am, in Black Isle East Church of Scotland, Rosemarkie; thereafter to Fortrose & Rosemarkie New Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sandy towards Munlochy Animal Aid may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

CATTO Peacefully, on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 at Raigmore Hospital, Patricia (Pat/Tishy) Catto (née Fraser), Cedarvale, 1 Firstfield Avenue, North Kessock, aged 86 years. Beloved daughter of the late John and Evelyn Fraser, Shantullich Farm, Munlochy, dearly loved wife of Sandy for 67 years, loving mam to Peter, Brian and Lorna, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Already sorely missed by family and friends. Funeral service on Monday, 3rd February at 11.30am in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.

MUNRO (Alness). Joan passed away peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Thursday, 9th January, 2025, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mam of Kevin and Laura, mother-in-law of Karen, loving granny of Antony and Daryl and a dear great granny, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service to be held at Alness Parish Church (Kirkside) on Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025, commencing at 11 am; thereafter to Alness Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Highland Home Carers. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

ANDERSON Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 9th January, 2025, William 'Bill' Alexander Anderson, St Boniface, 7 High Street, Fortrose, aged 83 years. Business Analyst ICI and Project Planner Ross-shire Engineering. Beloved husband of Anne Mary Allan, loving father of David and the late Alex. A sad loss to family and many friends. Funeral service on Friday, 24th January at 3pm in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

CATTANACH (Dornoch). Peacefully, at Lawson Hospital, Golspie, on Wednesday, 8th January, 2025. Rosemary, beloved wife of Robin, much loved mum, step-mum, nana, gran, great-gran, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty and a friend to many, will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium (Large Chapel) on Monday, 27th January, 2025, at 1pm. All friends are respectfully invited. No flowers, but donations may be given at the service for Munlochy Animal Aid. All enquires to Jim Murray at D. Gunn Funeral Home, Dingwall Blackwell's Street, Dingwall IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951

MACKINTOSH (Newton of Ferintosh). Peacefully, at Strathallan House Care Home, Strathpeffer, on 11th January, 2025, Robert James MacKintosh, aged 74 years, Newton of Ferintosh, late of Firthview Drive, Inverness. Retired mechanic. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.