Death Notices

THOMSON - (Inverness). Peacefully with her family, on 1st March, 2020, at Meallmore Lodge Care Home, Daviot, Kenina Thomson (nee Mackintosh), aged 79 years, Castle Heather Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of Henry, a dearly loved mum, granny, great-granny, sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service on Wednesday, 11th March, 2020, at 12 noon, in Gairloch Church of Scotland; thereafter to Gairloch Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Alzheimer Scotland at the service or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA.

MUNRO - (Muir of Ord). Peacefully, on Sunday, 1st March, 2020, in Raigmore Hospital, William (Billy), aged 79 years. A very dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service on Tuesday, 10th March, 2020, at 12 noon, at D. Gunn's Funeral Chapel, Blackwells Street; followed by the interment at Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Floral tributes welcome, or donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Highland Hospice. Arrangements by D. Gunn, Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

REYNARD - (Ruisaurie, Beauly). After a short illness, died at home surrounded by his family, on Monday, 24th February, 2020, Michael, aged 89 years, devoted husband to Lesley, loving father to Ian and Nancy, caring father-in-law to Maria and adoring grandfather to Archie and Catherine. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday, 11th March, 2020, at 1pm. Family flowers only please. All friends respectfully invited. Donations may be given at the service for Marie Curie.

TYRRELL - (Tain). Peacefully, in Highview House Care Home, Inverness on Sunday, 1st March, 2020, Victor "Vic" William Tyrrell, 1 Petley Street, Tain, beloved husband of Nina, a dearly loved father of Bec and Nick, a much loved grandad of Ewen, Aimee and Lewis, a dearly loved father-in-law of James and Nicola, a dear brother-in-law of Bill and Bron and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Inverness Crematorium on Monday, 9th March, 2020, at 11 am. To which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Alzheimer Scotland or sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

SIMON - (Dingwall/Conon Bridge). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, 29th February, 2020, Alan, aged 42, much loved by family and friends. He faced a long illness with positivity, courage and dignity. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Thursday, 12th March, 2020, at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service to Macmillan Suite, Raigmore Hospital. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

MACRAE - Peacefully, on Friday, 28th February, 2020, at Raigmore Hospital, after a short illness, Farquhar MacRae, of 3 Denny Street, Inverness, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Naomi, precious father to Fiona and the late June and a true friend of many. Funeral service today (Friday), 6th March, 2020, at 10.45am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.

MACKENZIE - Donald MacKenzie MBE, (Beauly). Peacefully passed away on 24th February, 2020, aged 81, known as "Donald the Paper shop" and Sub Officer of the Beauly Volunteer Fire Station. Beloved husband to Evelyn, loving father to Debbie and Judith, devoted grandfather to Gregor and Louise, and friend to many. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at the Church of Scotland, Croyard Road, Beauly on Friday, 6th March, 2020, at 12.30pm; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery. All welcome at the service and graveside and to the Priory Hotel for food and refreshments. No need for black. No flowers please but donations to Highland Hospice would be gratefully received at the service. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

MACLEAN - (Dingwall). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on 20th February, 2020, Angus (Angie) Maclean, 1 Logan Drive, Dingwall. Dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved father of Helen and the late Fraser, dearest father-in-law of John. Doting granda to Eilidh, Kathryn and their husbands. Papa to Angus and Ruairaidh, dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service tomorrow (Saturday), 29th February, 2020, at 10.30am, in St Clement's Parish Church, Dingwall; thereafter to Mitchell Hill Cemetery to which all family and friends are invited. No flowers please. Donations are invited for Highland Hospice at the service or may be forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, Lovat House, High Street, Dingwall, IV15 9TF.

CLARK - (Tain). Peacefully, in The County Hospital, Invergordon on Wednesday, 26th February, 2020, Margaret "Marna" Hughina Grant, 22 Manse Crescent, Tain, dearly beloved wife of Willie Archie, much loved mother of John and the late Shona, a dear mother-in-law of Rosemary and John, loving granny of Stina, Andrea and Hannah, dearly loved great-granny of Alec and Clark and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Tain Parish Church on Monday, 2nd March, 2020, at 1pm; thereafter to St Duthus Old Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Tain and District Medical Centre or sent to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Director, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

THOMSON - (Tain/London). Very suddenly in her home, 78A Beaconsfield Road, London, on Thursday, 13th February, 2020, Anne Louise Thomson, beloved daughter of the late Alexander and Jess Thomson of The Cheese Shop, Tain, much loved wife of Paul dearly loved sister of Murray and Doug and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Tain Parish Church on Friday, 6th March, 2020, at 12 noon; 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 The Girl Guide Association or sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

MILLER - (Contin). Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 19 February, 2020, Marion, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth, beloved mother of Karryn Theresa and a dear grandma of Rhianna, Natalie and Lucy Mae. Funeral service at Contin Church of Scotland on Monday, 9th March, 2020, at 11am; interment thereafter at Contin Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Renal Unit, Raigmore Hospital. Enquiries to D. Gunn, Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

LEGGE - Peacefully, on Monday, 18th February, 2020, at home in the most loving arms of Jiras, Martin Legge, 19 Nobles Court, Muir of Ord, formerly of Invergordon, Engineer Quality Assurance Inspector. Husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Farewell on Tuesday, 25th February, 2020, at 1pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, to which all friends are invited. No flowers at his own request.

CALDER - (Balintore). Ella May (Elma) Calder, peacefully at rest on 14th February, 2020, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, aged 86 years, of Balintore, Ross-shire and Barrock, Caithness. Much loved mother to John and Alison, dear grandmother to Patrick, Audrey, Christine, Sophia, Theo, Tamara, Michael, Jamie and Jose and great-grandmother to Keiran, Lesley, Gemma and James. Elma will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Balintore United Free Church on Monday, 24th February, 2020, commencing at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if so desired, can be made at the service for Seaboard Cares. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel. 01349 880901.

HOUSTON - (Dingwall). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on Sunday, 16th February, 2020, William J. Houston (Ian), beloved husband of Rosemary, father of Paul and Alan, dearly loved by Charlotte, Elouise and granddaughters Isla, Ava, Emilia and Lily, dear brother of Ishbel, Jesmin and Reona, brother-in-law of George. Funeral service from St Clement's Parish Church on Wednesday, 26th February, 2020, at 11am; thereafter to Mitchell Hill Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Diabetes Scotland. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Directors, Blackwells Street, Dingwall, IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951.

ELLIS - (Portmahomack). Peacefully, in her son Stephen's home in Glasgow, on Friday, 14th February, 2020, Brenda Lillian Whiting, 2 Main Street, Gaza, Portmahomack, dearly beloved wife of Ray, much loved mother of Stephen and Alison, loving granma of Robert and Kieran, a dear mother-in-law of Linda and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Tarbat Church of Scotland, Portmahomack on Monday, 24th February, 2020, at 1pm; thereafter to Tarbat New Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Black clothing not compulsory, usual dress may be worn. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for The Macmillan Nurses or sent to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Director, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

ROSS - (Dingwall). Very suddenly at home, on 13th February, 2020, Margaret Ross (nee Urquhart), aged 63 years, Ross Wynd, Dingwall. Darling wife of John B., loving mam of Joanne and Greg. Funeral private at her own request. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, Lovat House, High Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 808666.

MACLEOD - (Lochussie). Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 16th February, 2020, Morag, devoted wife of Brian, much loved mum of Ailsa and Graeme. Funeral service will take place from St Clement's Church, Dingwall on Tuesday, 25th February, 2020, at 12 noon; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for The Macmillan Suite, Raigmore Hospital. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Directors, Blackwells Street, Dingwall IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951.

HIVES - (Alness). It is with great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of William Hives (Billy), aged 79 years, in Raigmore Hospital, on 5th February, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Taken too soon, defiant to the end. Beloved husband of the late Elma, adored father to Kevin, Karen and Fionna, big brother to Joe, Jack and the late Freddie and devoted grandad to his eight grandchildren. Funeral service will be held in Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th February, 2020, commencing at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Coronary Care/Intensive Care Unit at Raigmore Hospital. No callers. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel. 01349 880901.

BELL - Peacefully, at Wyvis House, George, loving husband of Joan, dear dad of Gillian and the late Leslie, much loved granda of Lewis, Andrew, Fiona and Scott, father-in-law of Gordon and Beatrice, and a dear brother and uncle. Special thanks to all staff at Wyvis House for the loving care shown to George during the last months of his life. Thanks to the Rev. Robert Adair for his words of comfort and uplifting service, also D J MacLennan for their care and funeral arrangements. A private family funeral has taken place.

FORBES - (Avoch). At Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 26th January, 2020, David Scott Forbes, aged 63 years, Fletcher Gardens, Avoch. Much loved brother of Duncan and Andrew. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 12th February, 2020, at 10am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Enquiries to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, Lovat House, High Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 808666.