Death Notices

MACLEOD (Munlochy). Peacefully, on Monday, 30th December, 2024 at her home, Elizabeth Jane MacLeod, The Lodge, Munlochy, aged 93 years. Former English Teacher, Fortrose Academy. Dearly loved aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt, sister-in-law and a sad miss to many friends in Munlochy and elsewhere. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

ROSS (Dingwall). Suddenly but peacefully, at home, on 22nd December, 2024, Julie (nee Williamson), aged 65 years, Craig Road, Dingwall. Much loved mum of Sandy, also a dear niece. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 7th January, 2025, at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for British Heart Foundation may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

KERR (Culbokie). Peacefully, in the loving care of Eilean Dubh Care Home, Fortrose on Friday, 27th December, 2024, Margaret Kerr (nee Bethune), aged 81 years, Smithfield, Culbokie. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Billy, much loved mother of Iain, Hamish and the late Alasdair, loving sister of Raymond and the late Sandra, dear mother-in-law of Lisa, Estelle and Yvonne, cherished nanny, nana and great-granny. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 at 1pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Margaret towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Inverness Crematorium livestream link available from www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

SEMPLE (Portmahomack). Peacefully, in the County Community Hospital, Invergordon, on Sunday, 22nd December, 2024, Ann Ross Semple (nee Fraser), 6 Carnegie Place, Portmahomack. Beloved wife of Thomas, loving mother of Andrew, Heather, Hunter and the late Tommy, devoted granny to Callum, Allana and Owen, a dear mother-in-law, a dearly loved sister and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Tarbat Free Church Continuing, Portmahomack, on Tuesday, 7th January, 2025, at 12 noon; thereafter to Tarbat New Cemetery, Portmahomack. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Invergordon County Community Hospital Patients Fund 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 Ann.

ROSS (Dingwall). Suddenly but peacefully, at home, on 22nd December, 2024, Julie (nee Williamson), aged 65 years, Craig Road, Dingwall. Much loved mum of Sandy, also a dear niece. Funeral details available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

MACKAY (Bishop Kinkell). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 18th December, 2024, after a short illness, John Evan Mackay, aged 68 years, of The Four Oaks, Bishop Kinkell, Muir of Ord. Devoted and adored dad to John Muir, loving brother to Cath and Muir. Former dear spouse to Linda. A cherished and dear friend to many and very sorely missed by us all. Funeral service private. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

SUTHERLAND (Lairg/Dingwall). At Ballifeary House, Inverness, on Wednesday, 18th December, 2024, Christina Mary, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Andrew, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service will be held in the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, Dingwall, on Friday, 3rd January, 2025, at 12 noon; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. No flowers please.

HAWKINS Peacefully, on Friday, 20th December, 2024, at Kingsmills Care Home, Rose Hawkins, 1 Firhill, Alness, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother to Carol, Julie, Sandra, Wayne and Rosemary, ever loving twin sister to Violet and Margaret. Sadly missed by many friends and her best friend Marwin. Funeral service on Thursday, 9th January, 2025, at 11.30am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter cortege will arrive at Rosskeen Cemetery at 1.15pm. All warmly invited.

FRASER (North Kessock). Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on 14th December, 2024, after a short but bravely borne battle with pancreatic cancer, Kenneth George Fraser (Ken or Kenny), aged 48 years, of Allanglachwood, North Kessock and Munlochy. Lorry driver. Dearly loved son of Hamish and the late Ann, father of Maisie, brother of Ali, loving partner of Donna, step-son of Joan and brother-in-law of Sharon. Funeral ceremony on Saturday, 28th December at 10am, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Casual clothing at his own request. Family flowers only, but donations in memory of Kenneth for Marie Curie and Pancreatic Cancer UK may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home. Live stream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

MACDONALD (Evanton). Colin passed away peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Monday, 16th December, 2024, aged 72 years. Much loved husband of Monica, loving dad of Gordon and Graham, doting grandad of Kiera, Kyle, Jonathan and Nicholas, dear father-in-law of Laura and Sarah, much loved brother and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Alness Bowling Club on Monday, 30th December, 2024, commencing at 12noon; thereafter to Kiltearn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Cancer Research UK. If you are unable to attend Colin's service, a live stream link will be available online at: mairiurquhartandson.com/colin-macdonald. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

TULLOCH (Dingwall). Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital, on 13th December, 2024, after a short illness, Lawrence Bruce Tulloch, aged 73 years, Skiach Gardens, Dingwall. Beloved husband of Jean, a much loved dad, granda, great-granda, brother, uncle and father-in-law. Funeral service on Monday, 30th December, at 12 noon, in St Clement's Parish Church, Dingwall; thereafter to Mitchell Hill Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Lawrence for Scottish Cot Death Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

FRASER (Saltburn). Isobel passed away peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 27th November, 2024, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Ian, a much loved mum and nana and a good friend to many. A private family service is to be held. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son, Tel. 01349 880901.

MCLUSKIE Peacefully, on Saturday, 7th December, 2024, at the Highland Hospice, surrounded by her family, Sheila McLuskie, 72 Townlands Park, Cromarty, aged 65 years. Beloved wife of the late Hugh McLuskie, devoted mum, gran, great-gran, sister, aunt and friend of many. Funeral service on Thursday, 19th December, at 1pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.

JACK (Rosemarkie). Peacefully, on 11th December, 2024, Kenneth Jack, aged 79 years, High Street, Rosemarkie. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

MACLAREN (North Kessock). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024, Ian, aged 77 years, of Bogallan, North Kessock. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, much loved dad of Sandy, stepdad of Bobby, Michael and Maggie. Loving grandad, great-grandad, dear brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, uncle and a friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Killearnan Parish Church, IV6 7SQ, on Monday, 16th December, at 11am; and thereafter to Killearnan Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired may be given at the service for Kidney Scotland. All Enquiries to Jim Murray at D.Gunn Funeral Home Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

COX (Inverness). Jean Mackenzie Cox passed away peacefully, in the loving care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness, on Sunday, 1st December, 2024, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Kenneth (Ken) Cox, much loved mum of Alasdair and Nigel, loving mother-in-law of Fiona and Debra, doting granny of Celia, Edward and Abigail, sister, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Inverness Crematorium on Monday, 23rd December, 2024, commencing at 2pm, all friends respectfully invited. If you are unable to attend Jean's service, a live stream link can be found online at:mairiurquhartandson.com/funeral-notices/Jean-cox. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if so desired, can be made at the service for Girls Guides, Alness. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

JOHNSTON (Marybank). Robert (Rob) passed away suddenly, but peacefully, surrounded by loving family, at Raigmore Hospital, on Friday, 6th December, 2024, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean, loving dad to Laura, Claire, Alice and Jamie, cherished grandad, great grandad, brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral service to be held at East Church, Muir of Ord on Wednesday, 18th December, 2024, commencing at 12.30pm; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. All flowers welcome, a donation, if desired, can be made at the service to Cancer Research and Alzheimer Scotland. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01463 870891.

SUTHERLAND (Invergordon). May passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Mull Hall Care Home, on Wednesday, 27th November, 2024, aged 87 years. Beloved wife to the late Andrew, devoted mother to Marion, Helen and the late Sandy, sister to Iain and the late Percy and mother-in-law to Rick and Blair. She was a proud and loving granny to Matt, Andrew, and Stuart, a special aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral service will be held at Invergordon Church of Scotland, on Friday, 13th December, 2024, commencing at 12.30pm. All friends respectfully invited; thereafter a private family committal at Rosskeen Cemetery. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, can be made at the service for Mull Hall Care Home Residents' Fund. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart and Son. Tel. 01463 870891.

JACK (Conon Bridge). Peacefully at home, on 30th November 2024, after a short and bravely fought battle with pancreatic cancer, Derek Jack, aged 66 years, electrician. Dearly loved husband of Avril, much loved dad of Susan, Michael and his partner Carrie and Andrew, proud grandad of Rory, Alfie and Charlie, also a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 17th December, at 11.30am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Kidney Research UK and Pancreatic Cancer UK, may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

RIEDER Isabel MacKay Rieder (nee MacBeath), of Culduie, Applecross, died, aged 69 years, at Glan Clwyd Hospital in North Wales, on Monday, 18th November 2024. She found peace surrounded by her loved ones. The funeral service will be held at Clachan Church, Applecross, on Monday, 16th December, at 12.30pm; thereafter to rest in Applecross Cemetery. Refreshments after service will be held in Applecross Hall, with donations gratefully received for the MND Association at the service or via William T. Fraser and Son. All are welcome.