Family Notices
Renshaw (Fort Augustus)
Peacefully at home on Sunday 5th May 2024 after a long illness, Ann Renshaw (nee MacDougall), aged 87 years, Fort Augustus, beloved wife of David. Funeral private.
DAVIDSON (Ardersier)
Peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday 8th May 2024, Chrissie Davidson, aged 83 years, West End Drive, Ardersier, much loved wife of Dave, dearly loved mum, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Sadly missed. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 17th May at 12 noon in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Chrissie for Alzheimer Scotland, may be given at the Ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
SUTHERLAND (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Highland Hospice on 6th May 2024 with his wife by his side, Squadron Leader, Duncan (Son) Sutherland, aged 64 years, Caulfield Park, Inverness, motor mechanic and gliding instructor. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, a much loved brother, brother in law and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Thursday 23rd May at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Duncan for Highland Hospice and Macmillan Nurses may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
MILNE (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 30th April 2024, Barbara Fraser Milne (nee Cameron), aged 81 years, Cranmore Drive, Smithton. Beloved wife of the late James Alfred Milne, cherished mum of James, Lizzie, Jenny and Michael, a very special gran and great gran, a dear sister, mother in law, sister in law, aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Thursday 16th
May at 12 noon in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Barbara for Scottish Ambulance Service (Inverness) may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home.
WHARTON (BEAULY)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 25th April 2024, Anne-Mary Wharton (nee Paterson), aged 86 years, Beauly. Local historian and author. Beloved wife of the late Iain Wharton. Cremation private at her own request. Memorial service on Monday 20th May at 11.30am in Kilmorack & Erchless Church of Scotland, Croyard Road, Beauly, to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Anne-Mary for Highland Hospice may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
Brough (Rosemarkie)
Alison Brough, Rosemarkie, passed away peacefully holding hands with her two sons, at County Community Hospital, Invergordon, on 29th April 2024, aged 67. Alison was a widow to James Brough, a Mum to Ben and Julian, a Granny to Poppy, Lachlan, Posie, Coralie, and Sunny Bear, a Sister to Michael and Jerry, and an Aunt to Shakti, Mayva, and Ania. Alison had a vivacious and energetic personality crowned with a hooting laugh. She fought bravely against cancer and was inspired to push through the dreaded chemo by her love for her family and friends. Alison had a life long passion for music and a beautiful singing voice. She played a prominent role in music in the local community, first as a teacher, and then through her involvement in various choirs. Alison’s funeral service will take place on Thursday 9th May at 1.30pm, in St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fortrose; thereafter to Fortrose & Rosemarkie New Cemetery. All friends and family are invited. Reception afterwards. We encourage you to bring flowers as bright and vibrant as Alison’s personality. Donations, if desired, can be given at the service, and will be directed to the palliative care team at County Community Hospital, Invergordon.
MACDONALD (GLEN URQUHART)
Peacefully, aged 88 years, on April 21st 2024 at Cameron House Care Home, Inverness, James (‘Jim’) MacDonald, of Oakbank, Milton, Glen Urquhart. Retired proprietor of Milton Construction, civil engineer with Duncan Logan Ltd and contracts manager with Lilley Construction on projects throughout the Highlands & Islands. Son of the late Kenneth & Margaret MacDonald, dear brother of the late Ken, Kathleen, Jack & Jennifer, beloved uncle to John, Julia, Somerled and the late Kathleen, also a dear great uncle. Funeral service on Friday 10th May at 12:30pm in Glen Urquhart Free Church, Milton, Drumnadrochit, followed by interment in New Kilmore Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be given at the service for Glen Urquhart Care Centre or forwarded to the Funeral Directors, John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
DREVER (CULLICUDDEN)
Suddenly while on holiday in Mid Wales on 18th April 2024, Alan Sinclair Drever, aged 83 years, retired Scottish Gas, of Craigton, Cullicudden. Soulmate of Catherine (Kitty), devoted father of Marita, Karen and Alana, and doting papa to his five grandchildren, also a dear brother of Judith and father in law. Funeral service on Wednesday 8th May at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend. Thereafter a private family interment. Family flowers only please. Donations for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the service. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
MORRISON (Fort Augustus)
Peacefully after a very short illness on 23rd April 2024, Barry Morrison, aged 90 years, Strathaird, Fort Augustus. Adored husband and lifelong soulmate of Catriona Macdougall, darling father of Carol and Ian, dear father-in-law of Nigel and loving grandad of Neil, Ross and Ewan. Funeral private.
Corbett (Culloden / Kirkhill)
Peacefully on 10th April 2024, at Redwoods Care Home, Alness, Rose Corbett, (nee Murphy), aged 84 years, R.I.P. Formerly of Lochlann Terrace, Culloden and Balcarse, Kirkhill. Dearly beloved wife of the late Murray, dear sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral Mass on Thursday 2nd May, at 11.45am in St Columba’s R.C. Church, Culloden; thereafter to Wardlaw Cemetery, Kirkhill. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in aid of Oxygen Works may be given at the service. Livestream available via www.facebook.com/stcolumbasculloden/live
MCINTOSH (Inverness)
Peacefully, with his sister Irene by his side, at Raigmore Hospital on 17th April 2024, Alistair John McIntosh (Ali), aged 71 years, formerly of the Highland Council Yard and jobbing gardener. Dearly loved brother and a loyal, caring and generous friend to m any. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday 7th May at 1pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Macmillan Nurses (Highland Region) may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via Alistair John McIntosh, 07/05/2024, 1:00pm
Robb (Dingwall)
At Raigmore Hospital on 10th April 2024, James Robb, aged 72 years. Graveside service to be held on Tuesday 30th April at 12noon in Mitchell Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
PARKER (Nairn)
Sue and Kirsty would like to extend their sincere thanks to all their friends, family, and colleagues for the overwhelming support and compassion during their recent loss. Your thoughtful gestures, from heartfelt messages and beautiful flowers to your presence at the funeral service and generous donations to Mikeysline, have been deeply appreciated. A special thank you to Douglas Young for leading the service with grace, and to Cawdor Community Centre for their kind support organising the funeral reception. Thanks also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their sensitive handling of the funeral arrangements.
MACKENZIE (DRUMNADROCHIT / GLASGOW)
Margaret, Kenneth and Allan wish to thank all relatives and friends for the sympathy shown to them following the bereavement of Ken; personally, by cards, telephone and also for the flowers received. Thank you for all of the donations to the Starlight Fund. A special thank you to Kirsty Harding Celebrant for her tribute. Last but most important of all a huge thank you, that cannot be expressed by words, to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their sensitivity and support during this trying time.
GORMAL (INVERNESS/ARDERSIER)
The family of Muriel Gormal would like to express their sincere thanks to those who attended the funeral or sent their messages of sympathy. Thank you to Aden House Care Home for their support for Muriel over the last few years of her life. Special thanks to Laura Gillespie, Humanist Celebrant for the personal service. Special thanks also to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, in particular to Sarah Maclean and Chris Fisher.
SMITH (CONON BRIDGE)
The Reverend Russel Smith and family wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement; personally, by cards and telephone. They also wish to thank everyone who generously donated to Maggie’s Highlands raising over £1000 in Mum’s memory. Special thanks to Reverend Stephen Macdonald for his uplifting service. The family are very grateful for all the care Ann received in her final days. Heartfelt thanks to Vicki Fraser, Drew Green and the team of John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall, for their care and compassion.
ALLAN (Croy)
Jean and the family of the late Major John M. Allan MBE wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £329.50 for the ICU at Raigmore Hospital and for the many cards and expressions of sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. The family would also like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and staff at Raigmore, the RNI, Nairn Community Hospital, the NHS Districts Nurses and Castlehill Care Home for all their care. They would also wish to thank the Queen’s Own Highlanders Association and in particular the Pipers who played a big part in the tribute to Dad at both the service and at Kilvean Cemetery. Finaly, a special thanks to Padre Edward Andrews for his uplifting and lovely service and to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their compassion and support with the funeral arrangements.
CADGER (TORE)
The family of the late Alexandrina Cadger wish to express their sincere thanks to all who have shown sympathy to them in their recent bereavement, and to all those who cared for Rena over recent years, including most recently the staff at Ballifeary House Residential Care Home, Inverness. Many thanks to the Rev. Douglas MacKeddie, assisted by the Rev. James Simms, the Rev. Andrew Fraser and Mr Donald McIver, for leading an uplifting service at Knockbain Free Church and for his unfailing support for Rena and the family. We are grateful to all those who attended the funeral service and donated so generously to Raigmore Hospital Urology Department and to Parkinson's UK. Finally, many thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
GILL (Inverness)
The family of the late Taylor Gill wish to thank sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy shown to them during their recent loss and for their generous donations to Alzheimer Scotland. Thanks also to the doctors, nurses and carers at Crown Medical Practice, Raigmore Hospital, ERS, Car Gorm, MacKenzie Centre and Highview House Nursing Home, all of whom cared for him over his final years. Special thanks to Celebrant Glynis Woodhead for a very uplifting service and to Sarah Maclean, Darlene Mackay and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.
