Death Notices

CLARK (Tarbet Lochfyne / Black Isle). After a tragic accident, Duncan (Sparky). Loving husband of Wendy, devoted dad of Duncan and Rosie, much loved brother of Garry, Donald and the late Rosemary and a friend to many. Service will be held at The National Hotel, Dingwall, IV15 9HL, on Monday, 23rd September, 2024, at 1pm. All friends are respectfully invited. No flowers. Donations, if so desired, for the charities of The Great Wilderness Challenge and Ross-shire Curling Provence. Please wear a touch of colour. All enquiries to Jim Murray D. Gunn Funeral Home, Dingwall, IV15 9NW. Tel 01349 863951.

VAN DUIVENBODE (Alness). Irena passed away peacefully, at Invergordon County Community Hospital, on Monday, 9th September, 2024, aged 75 years. A caring and much loved mum of Andrew, Ian and Steven, mother-in-law of Maureen, Catherine and Isla, loving granny of Kyle and Ava, as well as a dear sister of Dennis, Adrian and the late Eric. Irena will be sadly missed by the whole extended family, her dear friends and many in the local community. Funeral mass to be held at St Joseph's R.C. Church, Invergordon on Monday, 23rd September, commencing at 11am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Mary's Meals - a charity helping hungry children in the world's poorest communities, which was a cause close to Irena's heart. Private committal thereafter. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

MACKENZIE (Tain). Peacefully in Mull Hall Care Home, Barbaraville on Saturday, 31st August, 2024, Patricia "Patsy" Lorna Ross Mackenzie (nee Dingwall) formerly of Scotsburn Court, Tain. Beloved wife of the late James, a much loved mother of June and the late Caroline and the late Lorna, a loving mother-in-law, devoted nana and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Tain Parish Church on Monday, 9th September, 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 Mull Hall Residents 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 Patsy.

BRASH (Dingwall). Suddenly but peacefully, at home, on 26th August, 2024, Steven Stuart Brash, aged 39 years, Dingwall. A much loved son, dad, brother, nephew and uncle. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Private family interment; followed by a funeral service on Thursday, 12th September, at 1pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Steven for Clarity Walk may be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

ROSS Peacefully, on Monday, 2nd September, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, in the gentle attentive care of Strathallan Care Home, Strathpeffer, aged 81 years, Jean Ross (née MacAskill), formerly of Strathpeffer. Dearly loved mum of Allan and Alison, dear granny of Michael, much loved sister of Jessma and Sandra and a dear auntie of Gordon, Lyndsay and Martin. Funeral service on Monday, 9th September, at 3.00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family flowers only please. Donations for Strathallan Residents at the service or via funeral directors.

BARTLETT (Contin). Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 26th August, 2024, Johan (Joey) Bartlett (nee Maclean), aged 95 years. Loving wife of Freddy, mother of Ian, Roy and Bruce and much loved granny and great granny. Funeral service to take place at Contin Parish Church, on Thursday, 5th September, 2024, at 11am; interment thereafter at Contin Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations may be given at the service, if so desired, for Parkinson's Scotland. All enquires to Jim Murray, at D. Gunn Funeral Home, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel. 01349 863951.

COULL (Evanton) John passed away, peacefully at Redwoods Nursing Home, Alness, on Friday, 23rd August, 2024, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Jenny, cherished and much-loved dad, grampa John, brother and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Alness Parish Church (Kirkside) on Monday, 2nd September, 2024, commencing at 12 noon, thereafter to Alness Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Alzheimer's Scotland and Highland Hospice. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son Tel; 01349 880901.

WILSON (Alness). Nan passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, at Redwoods Nursing Home, Alness on Tuesday, 20th August, 2024, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Jackie, much loved mam of John, Linda and Hazel, mother-in-law of Andy and Jerry, loving granny of Catriona and her husband Mathew and cherished great-granny to Ruaridh. Funeral service to be held in Alness Church of Scotland (Perrins Road) on Wednesday, 4th September, 2024, commencing at 11am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Alzheimer Scotland (North Highland) and Redwoods Resident's Garden Fund. Private cremation thereafter. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

WEIR (Rosemarkie). Peacefully, in the care of Eilean Dubh Care Home, Fortrose, on 21st August, 2024, Gib Weir, aged 91 years, formerly of Marine Terrace, Rosemarkie. Gib will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Interment ceremony to be held on Friday, 13th September, 2024, at 12noon, in Delliefure Natural Burial Ground, Grantown on Spey; thereafter celebration of life at 1pm in The Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Gib towards John Muir Trust may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk

TYSON (Milton). Merris passed away peacefully, at Mull Hall Nursing Home, Barbaraville, on Tuesday, 22nd August, 2024. She will be greatly missed by her husband David, son Marc, granddaughters Samantha, Kerrie, her step-children and their families and her many friends. Funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium, on Tuesday, 3rd September, commencing at 11am. All friends respectfully invited, at Merris' request attendees do not wear black. By request no flowers, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for research into the Parkinson's Disease Society. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

EWEN Peacefully on Tuesday, 27th August, 2024, at Invergordon Community Hospital, Farquhar MacRae Ewen, 14 Obsdale Road, Alness, aged 96 years. Well known popular and respected grocery manager, Alness. Much loved uncle to Donald, Shona and Margaret, loved by all the family and many friends. Funeral service on Friday, 13th September, at 12.00 noon in Alness Parish Church (Perrins Road); thereafter to Alness Cemetery. All warmly invited. Donations for The Heritage Centre at the service or via William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MACDONALD (Dingwall). Peacefully at home, with her family at her side, on Wednesday, 21st August, 2024, Elizabeth Betty MacDonald (nee Turnbull) passed away after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of the late Kenny MacDonald, devoted mam to Shona, Wendy and Alison, a wonderful nana, great granny, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a great friend to many. Funeral service at St Clements Church, Dingwall on Monday, 2nd September, at 12 noon; interment thereafter at Mitchell Hill, at 1.15pm. Special thanks to Dingwall Medical Practice and the Community Respiratory Team for their excellent care. Family flowers only please. All friends respectfully invited. Donations at church door for Dingwall Medical Practice and the Community Respiratory Team.

McInally (Invergordon). Anna passed away suddenly, but peacefully, with her family by her side, at Invergordon County Community Hospital, on Friday, 16th August, 2024, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Brian, Ian, Alan, Janice and the late Henry, mother-in-law of Peter and Senga, loving nannie of wee Anna and Harry and a dear sister and auntie. Funeral mass to be held at St Joseph's R.C. Church, Invergordon, on Thursday, 29th August, 2024, commencing at 11am. Committal at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 30th August, 2024, commencing at 11am. All friends respectfully invited to both. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for The Sutor Ward, Invergordon County Community Hospital. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

MACDONALD (Inverness and formerly Edderton). Peacefully, at home, on 16th August, 2024, Margaret MacDonald (nee Wood), aged 91 years, Trafford Avenue, Inverness and formerly Edderton. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Donnie, most beautiful and loving mam of Diane and Marina, also a precious and much loved granny, sister and aunt. Margaret will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCLEAN (Dingwall). Peacefully, at home, on 17th August, 2024, with her loving family by her side, Janet McLean, aged 70 years, Meiklefield Road, Dingwall. Beloved wife of the late James McLean, a dearly loved mum, nana, sister and aunt. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 28th August, at 1pm, in The National Hotel, Dingwall; thereafter to Mitchell Hill Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Janet, for Marie Curie, may be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House Dingwall.

SKINNER (Tain). Jeannie (Jean) passed away peacefully, at The Meadows Nursing Home, Dornoch on Saturday, 10th August, 2024, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Alexander "Alex", loving mum of Sharon and Sharlene, mother-in-law of Dougie and Chris, much loved nana of Daniel, Ryan, Chloe, Brandon, Bethany, Brodie and great-nana to her 5 great-grandsons, dear sister and auntie. Jean will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service will be held at Tain Parish Church today (Friday), 23rd August, 2024, commencing at 10am; thereafter to St Duthus New Cemetery, Tain. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Cats Protection, Tain and Macmillan Nurses. If you are unable to attend Jean's funeral service, a live stream link is available online at: mairiurquhartandson.com/jean-skinner. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

MACGREGOR (Inverness). Peacefully, at Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, on 12th August, 2024, Katherine Isabel MacGregor, aged 96 years, late of Errogie Road, Inverness and Invergordon. Dearly loved sister of Alastair and a much loved aunt. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday, 21st August, 2024, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Car parking available at the funeral home. Live stream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

BRADLEY (Kildary). Peacefully with her family by her side, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Saturday, 10th August, 2024, Elizabeth Mary Bradley (nee MacDonald). Beloved wife of John, a much loved mother of Tara and Rory, a loving mother-in-law to John and Allanah, devoted granny to Lhayla and Rio. Loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Kilmuir Easter Church, on Monday, 19th August, at 11am; thereafter to Logie Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Scottish Air Ambulance 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 Elizabeth. Service to be live streamed from the church and graveside. Full details will be posted on our website: www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com, 24 hours prior.

WILSON (Alness). Stanley (Stan) passed away peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Friday, 9th August, 2024, aged 79 years. Devoted and loving dad of Steven and Margaret, a much loved grandad to Surya Morrison. Stanley will be sadly missed by all. Graveside service to held at Rosskeen Cemetery, on Tuesday, 20th August, 2024, commencing at 11am. All friends respectfully invited, casual clothing welcome. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Invergordon County Hospital. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

FRASER (Muir of Ord). William Fraser "Billy/Bingo" passed away peacefully, following a long illness, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, 3rd August, 2024, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Maureen, loving dad of Caroline and Ronald, father-in-law of Calum and Morag, doting and fun "granda Bingo" of Lynsey, Melissa and David, great-granda of Chloe, Ryan, Hollie-Mae and Mason, dearest brother of Margaret and also his late brothers and sisters and a wonderful uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Funeral service to be held at East Church, Muir of Ord today (Friday), 16th August, 2024, commencing at 1.30pm; thereafter to Urray Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01463 870891.