Death Notices

GROAT Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 7th January, 2025, George MacKenzie Groat, 20 Station Road, Munlochy, aged 91 years. Dearly loved father to Mike, Kenny and Linda, dear granda, great-granda and a good friend of many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 22nd January at 1pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome. Donations invited for Mid Ross Community Nurses at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

HARCUS (Tain). Peacefully, in Innis Mhor Care Home, Tain, on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025, with her loving family by her side, Rena Harcus, formally of 55 Mansfield Estate, Tain. Precious mum of Brian, Lorna, Vivienne and the late Derrick, a much loved granny and great-granny, a dear sister of Ad and a dear and trusted friend to many. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Tain Parish Church, Tain, on Monday, 20th January, at 1pm; thereafter to St Duthus New Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Innis Mhor Care Home 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 Rena.

TAIT (Muir of Ord). Jim passed away suddenly, at home, on Monday, 6th January, 2025, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Duncan and Leigh and a great friend to many. Jim will be a great loss to all who knew him. Funeral service will be held in Inverness Crematorium on Monday, 20th January, 2025, commencing at 12 noon. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for The British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01463 870891.

GILES (Edderton). Cyril "Herbie" Herbert James Giles, 6 Carrieblair Crescent, Edderton. Loving son of the late Cyril and Catherine, dear brother to Wallace and beloved uncle to Lynn and Alice. Funeral service will be held in Inverness Crematorium, on Thursday, 23rd January, 2025, at 2pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Chest Heart & Stroke Association 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 Herbie.

LAWSON (Dingwall). Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 6th January, 2025, George, in his 99th year, passed away with his loving family by his side. A beloved husband of the late Janet. A much adored dad to late son Peter, also to Irene and Eleanor (Susie). All respective partners. A cherished granda, also a great-granda of seven and a great-great-granda of one. A much loved friend to many and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service will be held at St Clement's Parish Church, Dingwall, on Friday, 24th January, 2025, at 11am; thereafter to Mitchell Hill Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Dingwall Bowling Club. All enquiries to Jim Murray at D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall, IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951.

LIVERSIDGE (Conon Bridge). Brian Liversidge, aged 85 years, passed away on Saturday, 28th December, 2024 in Raigmore Hospital, following a brief illness. Civil Engineer. A devoted husband to Joan, a beloved dad, grandad, great-grandad and friend to many. Will be missed by all. Funeral service on Monday, 27th January at 11am in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family flowers only please, donations for Chest Heart and Stroke. Dress code colourful. The service will stream at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

MACKENZIE Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, 21st December, 2024, Ian MacKenzie, beloved husband of Maria Campbell, dearly loved father of Ann, father-in-law of Walter and doting grandpa to Anna and Jamie. Funeral service will be held in Oban Free Church on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 at 1pm; thereafter to Pennyfuir Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

BUDGE Peacefully, at Fairburn Care Home, Marybank, on Thursday, 2nd January, 2025, Amanda Anne Budge, aged 62 years, much loved daughter of Jan and Dave, loving mum of Kerri and granny of Mabel, a dear sister of Louise and aunt of Siobhan-Kirsty. Funeral service on Tuesday, 21st January, 2025, at 12 noon, in Hilton Parish Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Amanda for Hilton Family Support, may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

WATT (Strathpeffer). Calmly, comfortably and peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, with her family by her side, on Friday, 3rd January, 2025, Elsie Margaret "Elma" Macpherson, Burnhill, Strathpeffer. Beloved wife of the late Jock, loving mother of Stuart, Steven, Eilidh and Niall and a much-loved granny of Calum, Kirsty, Charlotte, and Angus. Elma will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and the wider community. Funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 21st January, at 11am. Family flowers only, please. Elma's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to carers Carole, Sybell, Chloe and Liska, for their devoted care, enabling our mum to remain in her home, Burnhill and to the medical and nursing staff at Raigmore Hospital, for ensuring her final few days were both dignified and comfortable. Special thanks to Kenny, Eilidh, Molly and Pip, Elma's Strathpeffer-family and thanks too, to Elma's many other family, friends and neighbours who visited with her at Burnhill over the years and during the last six months in particular. Thank you for bringing our mum so much joy, fun and happiness.

GARBUTT (Maryburgh). After a short illness, in the loving care of the staff of Wyvis House Care Home, Dingwall, on 24th December, 2024, Norman Garbutt, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie, dearly loved dad of Norman, John and David, father-in-law to Heather, proud grandad of Becky-Jane, Rhys, Aidan and Joseph and great-grandad of Oakley, a much loved brother-in-law to Maisie, George and Janice, also a dear uncle. Funeral service on Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025, at 12 noon, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Royal British Legion and Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

SEATON (Dingwall). Peacefully, at Strathallan House, on Thursday, 2nd January, 2025, Gordon, aged 80 years, beloved father of Sarah and Julie. Funeral service at D. Gunn Funeral Home Chapel, on Thursday, 16th January, at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Parkinson's UK. All welcome to attend. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

MACANGUS (Conon Bridge). Peacefully, at Castlehill Care Home, Inverness, on 23rd December, 2024, Elda Catherine Mary MacAngus (nee Donati), aged 95 years. R.I.P. Wyvis Crescent, Conon Bridge. Beloved wife of the late Donald, a much loved mother and aunt. Funeral mass on Monday, 20th January, 2025, at 10am, in St Lawrence's R.C. Church, Dingwall; thereafter to Mitchell Hill Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

WILSON (Alness). Ruth passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on Friday, 3rd January, 2025, at Mull Hall Care Home, Barbaraville, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Alexander, loving mum of Kathleen, Robert, Marion, Ruth, Rayanne, Evelyn and the late John, much loved granny and great-granny to her 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and a good friend to many. Private funeral at Ruth's own request. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

HOGG (Fearn). Peacefully, in the loving care of the Highland Hospice, on Sunday, 5th January, 2025, Keith, aged 68 years, Loandhu, Fearn. Loved husband of Elaine, dearly loved dad of Stephanie and Jacqueline, cherished grandpa of Emily, Edward, Jessica, and Anna and respected father-in-law of Brian and Mark. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Private cremation as per his request.

OMAN Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Raigmore Hospital on Thursday, 2nd January, 2025, Diana (nee Fraser), aged 91. Beloved wife of the late Gordy, adored mum of Deirdre, much loved mother-in-law of Frank, a loving granny to Sean and great-granny to Elsie and Sean. Funeral service will be held in private at Diana's own request. All Enquiries to Jim Murray at D. Gunn Funeral Home Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

FRASER (Dingwall). Our loving great-aunty, June Fraser, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, 14th December, 2024, aged 90 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Alister and leaving behind her great-niece Sarah Smith and great-great-nephews Lewis, Ollie and George and a good friend to many. We will celebrate June's life by holding a funeral service at D. Gunn's Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, 10th January, 2025 at 1pm; followed by the burial at Fodderty Cemetery, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Alzheimer's Society. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Directors, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

O'KEEFFE (Edderton). Very suddenly, at her home, on Thursday, 12th December, 2024, Christine O'Keeffe, 'Little Gluich', Edderton. Loving wife to Robert and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be will be held in private at Christine's own request. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

GARBUTT (Maryburgh). After a short illness, in the loving care of the staff of Wyvis House Care Home, Dingwall, on 24th December, 2024, Norman Garbutt, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie, dearly loved dad of Norman, John and David, father-in-law to Heather, proud grandad of Becky-Jane, Rhys, Aidan and Joseph and great-grandad of Oakley, a much loved brother-in-law to Maisie, George and Janice, also a dear uncle. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

LIVERSIDGE (Conon Bridge). Brian Liversidge, aged 85 years, passed away on Saturday, 28th December, 2024 in Raigmore Hospital, following a brief illness. Civil Engineer. A devoted husband to Joan, a beloved dad, grandad, great-grandad and friend to many. Will be missed by all. Funeral arrangements to follow from William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

JESSON Peacefully, on Friday, 27th December, 2024 at the Highland Hospice, Jean Jesson, 27 Brae Park, Munlochy, aged 93 years. A long life of dedicated work. Beloved wife of the late Charles, a sad miss to her loyal neighbours and friends. Funeral service on Monday, 13th January, 2025 at 1pm in Killearnan Church; thereafter to the burial ground. A warm welcome to all. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.