Death Notices

WOOD - (Cadboll, Fearn). Peacefully, in his home "The Cottage", Cadboll, Fearn, on Wednesday, 27th May, 2020, Alexander "Alex" Wood, beloved and loving husband of Diana, dearly loved father of Derek and Graham, much loved granda of Ayasha and Lewis, a dear brother and loved by all the extended family and friends. The funeral will be held from the family home, (The Cottage, Cadboll, Fearn), on Wednesday, 3rd June, at 11am; thereafter to Tarbat New Cemetery, Portmahomack. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the ceremony for the Marie Curie Nurses or sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

MACKAY - (Contin). Angela Yvonne Mackay passed away at her home, suddenly and sadly, on Thursday, 21st May, 2020, aged 64. Mother and grandmother forever in our hearts. Private funeral service to be held at Tore Cemetery on Wednesday, 3rd June. Enquiries to D. J. Maclennan & Son. Tel. 01463 870891.

COCHRANE - (Alness). David Cochrane passed away, peacefully, at Invergordon County Hospital, on Monday, 25th May, 2020, aged 85 years. Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, he will be sadly missed by many. Due to current social distancing guidance there will be a private funeral service to be held at Alness Cemetery. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services: Tel. 01349 880901

MARSH - (Tain). Peacefully, in Redwoods Nursing Home, Alness, on Sunday, 24th May, 2020, Harold Marsh, 3 Ardross Terrace, Tain (formerly of Hall Park Head, Stannington, Sheffield), beloved brother of the late John and Leslie, dear brother-in-law of Venice and Marjorie, loving uncle of Diane, Gillian, Debra, David and Dona and loved by all the extended family and friends. Private funeral due to current circumstances. No flowers please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Parkinsons UK or sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

MACKENZIE - Alasdair Matheson Mackenzie (Muir of Ord) 'Alasdair the Post'. Peacefully, on 22nd May, 2020, after a short illness. Husband to the late Betty, father to Graham, Ali and Ken, dear father-in-law to Louise, Lillian and Gillian and loving grandad to Carly, Chelsi, Lewis and Hannah. Funeral to be held on Monday, 1st June at 12 noon. Alasdair will leave from his home should anyone wish to pay their respects on route to Urray Cemetery, where a service will be held. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

MACDONALD-BUCHANAN - Elizabeth, of Acairseid Mhor, Isle of Eriskay, died bravely and peacefully, on 22nd, May, 2020. Private funeral on Eriskay. Memorial services on Eriskay and in London at a later date.

WALKER - (Invergordon). Peacefully, in Kintyre House Care Home, Invergordon, on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020, Patricia, aged 92 years. Beloved mother of the late Keith, mother-in-law to Margaret, adored granny of Kara, Scott and Tracy and a loving great-grandmother. Patricia will be sadly missed by all. Private funeral due to the current circumstances. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel 01349 880901.

CAMERON - (Ardgay). Peacefully, at Migdale Hospital, on Monday, 18th May, 2020, Roddie, of Amat, Ardgay, aged 76 years. Much loved husband of the late Moira, dearly loved dad of Tracy and Hazel, father-in-law of Alasdair, a loving grandpa of Amy and Ross, and brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Private funeral in keeping with government guidelines on Monday, 25th May, at Kincardine Cemetery. Donations, if desired, to Prostate Cancer UK, via Mairi Russell Funeral Services webpage: www.mrfs.org.uk/william-roderick-cameron. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services: Tel. 01349 880901.

McCOLVILLE - On 17th May, 2020, in Wyvis House Dingwall, Margaret McColville (nee McIntosh, late of Elgin and Nairn). A beloved mother to Craig, Maire and the late Derek. An adored granny, gee-gee (great-grandmother), and valued and trusted friend to many. Funeral private, at her own request. Family flowers only, but donations instead to Macmillan Cancer Care.

MACKENZIE - (Muir of Ord). Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 16th May, 2020, Elsie Mary 'Elma' (nee Tawse), aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Duncan, much loved mother of Susan, Wendy and David, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Private service and burial on Monday, 25th May, due to the current circumstances. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

OWENS - (Rosemarkie). Peacefully, at Invergordon Hospital, on 18th May, 2020, Catherine (Cathie) Owens (nee MacKenzie), aged 83 years, 2 High Street, Rosemarkie, beloved wife of the late Henry, much loved mother of John, Raymond, Avril and Esther, a loving granny, also a dear sister and auntie. Funeral private. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness. Tel. 01463 233366.

MUNRO - On Friday, 15th May, 2020, in Abu Dhabi, after a long illness bravely bourne, Rodney (Moth), dearly loved husband of Enid (Topsy), much loved father of Karon, father-in-law of Ahmed, devoted grandad of Obie, Ghaith and Genna, a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will be sorely missed. Funeral will be held in Abu Dhabi.

BROWN - (Strathpeffer). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 13th May, 2020, Gerald (Gerry), aged 72 years, formerly of Cambridge. Beloved husband of Brenda, much loved father of Sharon (Beth), Debbie and Charlotte, and father-in-law of Adrian, Tony and John, a special granda to Eleanor and Lewis, loving brother to Graham, Chris, Glynis and Cheryl, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral private. Family flowers only please. Donations in Gerry's memory may be forwarded to the Salvation Army (Inverness). Enquiries to the funeral directors: John Fraser & Son, Lovat House, High Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 808666.

PATERSON - Elizabeth (Betty), (Tain). On 13th May, 2020, at Innis Mhor Care Home, Tain, Betty, much loved and loving wife of the late Jack, mother of Lindsay, Alysoun and Donald, mother-in-law of Hilary, Andrew and Val and grandmother of David, Seonaid and Kirsty. Family funeral at St Duthus New Cemetery, Tain, on Tuesday, 19 May, at 1.30pm. For those wishing to pay their respects the hearse will leave from Knockbreck Avenue at 1pm, then going down Tain High Street. Family flowers only please, but donations welcomed for Innis Mhor Care Home and may be sent to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

GORDON - (Dingwall). Peacefully, on Sunday, 10th May, 2020, at Urray House Nursing Home, Nancy, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late James, a dearly loved mother of David, dear granny to Gayle, Jayne and David. A dear great-granny to Blair, Chloe and Lily and a dear friend to many. Graveside service for family and friends today (Friday), 15th May, at 1pm, at Fodderty Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be given at the service for Friends of Urray House. A memorial service for Nancy will take place at a later date. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951

JACK - (Avoch). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 10th May, 2020. Dearly beloved husband of Sheena Jack, much loved dad of John and Amanda, a dear father-in-law of Alison and John, partner of Amanda, and loved by all his grandchildren, Keri, Kyle, Megan and Keira. Funeral private in accordance with current restrictions on public gatherings, on Monday, 18th May, at 1pm, at Avoch New Cemetery. Respects can be paid to Robert as the hearse passes through the village from 12.30pm. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

FORSYTH - (Invergordon). Peacefully, in the loving care of Mull Hall Care Home, Barbaraville, on Sunday, 10th May, 2020, Barbara Maudaline 'Maud' (nee Martin), aged 90 years. Beloved wife of William Forsyth and the late Robert Christie Dunn, loving mother of Robert, gran to Doris, Christie and Chrisanne, great-gran of Grace, Correy, Ben and Fred, mother-in-law of Loreen, aunty and grand-aunty. Due to present restrictions on social gathering, a private service will be held at Rosskeen Cemetery today (Friday), 15th May. Flowers to Mairi Russell Funeral Services, 1-3 Mitchell Lane, Alness, Ross-shire IV17 0QW.

CAMPBELL - Passed away peacefully, at Invergordon Hospital, on Friday, 7th May, 2020, after a short illness, Roderick Campbell, Lower Tullich, Delny, aged 76 years. Only son of the late William and Molly Campbell. Funeral private. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

ROBERTSON - (Milton). Suddenly, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Tuesday, 5th May, 2020, Jessie Maclennan, 1 Woodlands Drive, Milton, beloved wife of the late Duncan, loving mother of Isobel, Seona, James, Lorna and Diane, dear mother-in-law of Ken, Claire, John and Jim, a much loved granny to her grandchildren, a dear sister and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral private due to current circumstances. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain. For those wishing to pay their respects the hearse will go through Milton on Friday, 15th May at 10.45am, leaving the family home at 10.50am.

FLETCHER - (Evanton). It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Sheila, at Ross Memorial Hospital in Dingwall, on Monday, 5th May, 2020, at the age of 65 years, after a short illness. Beloved wife of Stanley, loving mother to Andrew, Katie, Fiona and Susan and caring granny to her ten grandchildren. Greatly missed and always in our hearts. Graveside service to be held at Kiltearn Burial Ground, Evanton, on Tuesday, 12th May at 2pm. Close family and friends are invited. Donations to Macmillan Nurses and Ross-Shire Voluntary Action in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by D. Gunn, Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.