Death Notices

MACDONALD - (Alness). Peacefully, at Redwoods Nursing Home, Alness, on Thursday, 2nd January, 2020. Margaret Ann (Bunty). Beloved daughter of the late Alexander and Catherine MacDonald of Auchnagaul Croft, Glenglass, Evanton. Loving sister of the late Rodrick MacDonald. Funeral service will be held in Kiltearn Parish Church, Evanton on Wednesday, 15th January, 2020, commencing at 11am; thereafter to Kiltearn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if so desired, may be made at the service for Redwoods Patient Comfort Fund. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel. 01349 880901.

MACLENNAN - (Enfield/Conon Bridge). At the North Middlesex Hospital on Tuesday, 24th December, 2019, Torquil Ross MacLennan, aged 57 years, late of The Smiddy, Conon Bridge. Beloved husband of Remy, beloved son of the late Roddie and Cathie and a dear brother of Rhoda, Ann and the late Kenneth. Funeral service will be held in Urray West Church, Muir of Ord on Wednesday, 15th January, 2020, commencing at 1pm; thereafter to Urray Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel. 01349 880901.

BROWN - (Edderton/Invergordon). Margaret Brown (nee Ross), aged 76 years, died suddenly on Thursday, 5th December, 2019, at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Much loved wife of Robert and dearly loved mother of Rachel. Beloved daughter of the late Margaret and James Sutherland (Ross-Dounie) and dear sister of the late Mabel and June. Special aunty and a wonderful friend to many. Private cremation at Margaret's request held in Flintshire, North Wales.

JOLLY - (Conon Bridge). Douglas (Doug) passed away peacefully at home, after a short but brave battle with stomach cancer, on Friday, 3rd January, 2020, aged 77. Beloved husband to Wendy and devoted father to Simon, Vicki and Mark. A gentle, loving and fun grandpa (papa) to Lucas, Riley and Erin. The eldest brother to Crawford and Norman and a much loved father-in-law to Claire, Gemma and Mark. Douglas will be greatly missed.

WALLACE - Elizabeth Anne (nee Morrison), died peacefully, on 11th December, 2019, aged 88. Beloved wife of John and dear mother of Graham, Euan and Shonagh, loving grandmother to Duncan, Gregor, Ailsa, Jamie, Arran, Angus and Hamish. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Abbotshall Parish Church, Kirkcaldy KY2 5PH on Wednesday, 22nd January, 2020, at 11.30am.

CLARK - (Invergordon). John Finlay (Ian), passed away peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital Inverness, on Monday, 30th December, 2019, aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Maureen, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A funeral service was held in Inverness Crematorium yesterday (Thursday), 9th January, 2020. A donation, if so desired, may still be made for Alzheimer Research Scotland, to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel. 01349 880901.

BOYCE - Alexander. On 27th December, 2019, Alexander Boyce peacefully at home, 56 Forrest Place, Armadale, West Lothian. Sometime of Fortrose and Craigievar, Shoremill, Cromarty. Dearly beloved husband of Catherine and a devoted dad and grandad.

MACKENZIE - (Muir of Ord). After a long struggle at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 29th December, 2019, James (Jim), aged 86 years, formerly of Wester Urray Farm, beloved husband of Amy, father of Maureen, Elaine and the late Brenda, brother of Molly and the late Duncan, much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service will be held at Urray West Church, Muir of Ord; and thereafter at Urray Cemetery. For confirmation of date and time please contact John Fraser & Son, Funeral Directors on 01349 808666. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired, at the church door in aid of Parkinson's Research and Macmillan Cancer Support.

GREEN - (Dingwall). Irene passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Paul and Colin. Funeral service to be held at D. Gunns Funeral Chapel, Blackwells Street, Dingwall on Wednesday, 8th January, 2020, commencing at 11.30. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland by personal choice. Enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall IV15 9NW Tel. 01349 863951.

HENDERSON - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 26th December, 2019, Angus Henderson, Woodbine, Resolis, beloved husband of Mary (Maimie), devoted dad of Angus, Iain and Alan, also much loved granda, great-granda, father-in-law and uncle. Funeral service on Tuesday, 7th January, 2020, at 1pm, in Culbokie Church Centre; thereafter to St Martins Burial Ground, Cullicudden. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service or forwarded to D. Chisholm & Sons, Huntly Street, Inverness IV3 5HP. Arrangements by John Munro, Fortrose.

SMITH - (Tain). Barbara passed away peacefully at home with family by her side following a relatively short illness, Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Beloved wife of the late David, much loved mum of Karen, Alison and Campbell and gran to Ryan, Ross, Ben, Alastair and the late Callum. Funeral service to be held in Tain Parish Church on Friday, 10th January, 2020, commencing at 12 noon: thereafter to St Duthas New Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited, please feel free to wear something pink or purple, Barbara's favourite colours. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if so desired, may be made at the service for The Highland Hospice. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel. 01349 880901.

FARQUHAR - (North Kessock). Peacefully, after a short illness, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 25th December, 2019, James (Jim) Farquhar, aged 72 years, North Kessock. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Michael and Tristan, loving grandad of Ryan and Caitlin, also a dear brother. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 7th January, 2020, at 11am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for the Macmillan Suite, Raigmore Hospital at the ceremony or forwarded to the funeral directors, John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, IV1 1NA.

MACDONALD - (Maryburgh). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Thursday, 26th December, 2019, Jenny, beloved wife of the late Tommy Macdonald and much loved mum of the late Jennifer. Latterly residing at Strathallan Nursing Home, Strathpeffer. Funeral service in Maryburgh Free Church on Friday, 10th January, 2020, at 11am; thereafter, interment at Fodderty Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but if so desired, donations to Macmillan Cancer Support can be given at the service. Arrangements by D. Gunn, Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

CAMERON - (Invergordon). Peacefully, in The Highland Hospice, Inverness, on Thursday, 26th December, 2019, Isobel “Ibel” Margaret Paterson, Guthrie Cottage, Saltburn, Invergordon, beloved wife of the late Hamish (MRCVS), a dearly loved mother of Alan and Morag, a dear mother-in-law of Lana and Franz, a much loved granny of Marc, Sandra, Ross and Gregor a dear sister and sister-in-law of Ian and Rosemary and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Kilmuir Easter Parish Church today (Friday), 3rd January, 2020, 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 The Highland Hospice or sent to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Director, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

MACDONALD - (Aultvaich, Beauly). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Monday, 23rd December, 2019, aged 93 years, William Macdonald, Aultvaich, Beauly. Beloved husband of 67 years to Isabell and a much loved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Lifelong association with Beauly area as a mechanic, taxi and mini-bus operator, life member of Beauly Shinty Club and Patron of the Camanachd Association. Funeral service will be held in Urray Free Church on Tuesday, 7th January, 2020, commencing at 10am; thereafter to Urray Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if so desired, may be made at the service for Erskine Care Homes. Enquiries to D.J. MacLennan & Son, Muir of Ord. Tel. 01463 870891.

MACLEOD - (Alness). Peacefully, at Redwoods Nursing Home, Alness, on Tuesday, 17th December, 2019, Alexander Vass Macleod (Avie), aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Ellen, dear brother of Shona, Tom and the late Nan and a loving brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. A funeral service was held in Rosskeen Parish Church (Perrins Road) Alness on Monday, 23rd December, 2019; interred Alness Cemetery.

LAMB - (Invergordon/Tarbat Mains). Sheila passed away peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne, at Invergordon County Community Hospital, Invergordon, on Friday, 20th December, 2019, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Lesley, Bill, Susan and Steve and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral ceremony will be held in Alness Golf Club on Monday, 30th December, 2019, commencing at 1pm; thereafter to Kiltearn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if so desired, may be made at the service for a charity close to the family's hearts, Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel. 01349 880901.

SHARP - (Artafallie). Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 22nd December, 2019, Cynthia (nee Thomson). Beloved wife of Alasdair, dearly loved mother of Lynn, Jenna and the late Sarah, much loved daughter of Margaret and the late John Thomson (Maryburgh). Funeral service will take place at Urquhart (Ferintosh) Free Church, Alcaig, IV7 8HX, on Tuesday, 31st December, 2019 at 11am; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Elsie Normington Foundation, Haven Appeal. Enquiries to Jim Murray at D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

BEGG - (Alness). Peacefully, at Invergordon County Community Hospital on Wednesday, 18th December, 2019, following a long illness, Norma Begg (nee Barclay), aged 76 years. Devoted wife of the late Archibald (Archie) Begg and a dear aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral service will be held in Rosskeen Parish Church (Perrins Road) Alness on Friday, 27th December, 2019, commencing at 10.30am. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please, but a donation, if so desired, may be made at the service for Invergordon County Community Hospital. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel. 01349 880901.

ROSS - Peacefully, at the Highland Hospice, Inverness on 11th December, 2019, after an illness borne with courage and his own particular brand of humour, Philip Ross, aged 51 years, Kilcoy Brae, Muir of Ord, eldest son of Hugh and Frances, a dear brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and a dear friend to many. Funeral ceremony tomorrow (Saturday), 21st December, 2019, at 10.30am, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.