Family Notices
CHISHOLM (BALBLAIR)
Peacefully at home on 14th December 2025, Catherine Chisholm, aged 84 years, Newhall, Balblair. Much loved mum, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service on Tuesday 30th December at 10.45am in the National Hotel, Dingwall; thereafter to Kirkmichael Burial Ground. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Catherine for Cancer Research UK can be given at the service. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
RHIND (Inverness)
Peacefully at Culduthel Care Home on 14th December 2025, Helen Elaine Rhind (nee Watt), aged 83 years, late of Island Bank Road. Daughter of the late Thomas and Florence Watt, sister of the late Jessie and Tommy, a dear aunt, and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Helen for Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
STEWART (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 9th December 2025, Donald Stewart, aged 93 years, Moray Drive, Balloch, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Wemyss, much loved dad of Wemyss and Colin, treasured father in law of Kirsty and Carolann, proud grandad of James and Craig. Funeral service on Tuesday 23rd December at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend thereafter interment private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Donald for Highland Hospice can be given at the service.
MORRIS (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital surrounded by family on 28th November 2025, after a recent cancer diagnosis, Pastor Owen Morris, went to be with the God he loved and served, aged 54 years, Pastor of The Junction Church, Inverness. Dearly loved husband of Kate and proud father of six children, a much loved son, brother and uncle. A service of Celebration of Owen’s life will take place on Friday 19th December at 3pm in the Culduthel Christian Centre. All welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Owen for the ongoing work of The Junction Church may be given at the service.
MACLEOD (CULBOKIE)
Peacefully under the wonderful care of Eilean Dubh Care Home, Fortrose on Thursday 4th December 2025, Ian MacLeod, aged 92 years, Schoolcroft, Culbokie. Dearly loved husband of Shona McKenzie, dear father of Johnnie and dearly loved Seanair of Mirabelle and Iain. Funeral service on Thursday 18th December at 11am in Kingsview Christian Centre, Balnafettack Road, Inverness; thereafter to Urquhart New Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
MACDONALD (FORTROSE)
Peacefully at home on 9th December 2025, Ronnie MacDonald, aged 71 years, Fortrose. A much loved dad, grandad, brother and friend. Funeral Ceremony on Monday 22nd December at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ronnie for Black Isle Cares may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
MACDONALD (INVERMORISTON)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital surrounded by family on 9th December 2025, Sheelagh Dillon Fraser MacDonald, aged 72 years, Inchewan, Invermoriston. A dearly loved wife, mum, nana, sister and aunt. A Celebration of Sheelagh’s life will take place on Thursday 18th December at 2.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Bright colours preferred. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sheelagh for the Scottish Ambulance Service may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
DUNCAN (Tomatin)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 7th December 2025, James Alexander Duncan, aged 68 years, Tigh an Furain, Tomatin. Self employed Joiner. Much loved father of James, dearly loved brother and friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Monday 22nd December at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium, to which all are welcome to attend. Donations in lieu of flowers for Motor Neurone Disease Scotland can be given at the Ceremony. Livestream available via: James Alexander Duncan, 22/12/2025, 2:00pm
HAMILTON (CROMARTY)
Peacefully at Eilean Dubh Care Home, Fortrose on 6th December 2025, after a life well lived, Moira Hamilton, aged 94 years, late of Cromarty. A dearly loved mum, granny and aunt. Cremation private.
PUTNAM (MUIR OF ORD)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 7th December 2025, Robert George Putnam, aged 89 years, Muir of Ord. A much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 16th December at 11am in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Donations in lieu of flowers for Macular Society can be given at the ceremony.
BLACK (AVOCH)
Peacefully at Kingsmills Care Home on 4th December 2025, Nan Black, aged 93 years, late of Avoch. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm, a much loved Mum and Granny/Nanna. Funeral Service on Wednesday 17th December at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, all welcome to attend; thereafter interment private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Nan for the Stroke Unit, Raigmore Hospital may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
FITZGERALD (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Highland Hospice on 28th November 2025, Peter Francis Fitzgerald, aged 72 years, RIP., Lower Kessock Street, Inverness. A much loved dad, brother and uncle. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 16th December at 12noon in St Mary’s RC Church, Huntly Street; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Peter for Highland Hospice may be given at the service.
BRYSON (Ardersier)
Suddenly at home on 29th November 2025, Scott Bryson, aged 53 years, Ardersier, formerly of Fort William. Sign Fitter, Fraser Signs. A deeply loved son, partner, dad, brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Monday 15th December at 1pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Scott for the Scottish Ambulance Service may be given at the ceremony.
SLOAN (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 25th November 2025, Janet Sloan, aged 94 years of Westhill, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service on Thursday 11th December at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Informal dress welcome. No flowers please. Donations if desired for The Archie Foundation may be given in Janet’s memory. Livestream available via Janet Sloan, 11/12/2025, 11:00am
BLACK (AVOCH)
The family of the late Nan Black wish to thank all relatives and friends for the support and sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to the care staff at Kingsmills Care Home for their unwavering care over the years and to all who attended the funeral service and donated generously the amount of £220 to the Stroke Ward at Raigmore Hospital. Special thanks to Maria Dickson, Celebrant for conducting the service. Thanks also to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
BRYSON (Ardersier)
Margaret and family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy, flowers and helped during their recent sad loss. They also wish to thank the emergency services who attended promptly and provided support throughout this difficult time. Special thanks to Nicky Marr, Humanist for a fitting service to Scott and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements. The sum of £409.61 was collected at the funeral for the Scottish Ambulance Service in Scott’s memory.
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FITZGERALD (INVERNESS)
The family of the late Peter F. Fitzgerald wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to the doctors at Fairfield Medical Practice, Inverness for the care over many years and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £256.50 to the Highland Hospice. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at the Hospice for their special care and attention. Special thanks to Father Laurence Gambella for the uplifting service at St Mary’s R.C. Church, Inverness. Thanks also to Drew Green and team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.
CONNELL (North Kessock)
Joyce and family wish to convey their heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for the sympathy and support shown to them during their sad loss of John. Thank you to all who attended the funeral service and who donated so generously to the brain tumour charity. Special thanks to Munlochy and North Kessock medical practices for their care, to Julie Snowden, Celebrant for her beautiful service to John and to Drew Green and Mike Don and the rest of the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their compassion and support with the funeral arrangements. Thanks to the Kingsmills Hotel for the funeral tea.
MacKenzie (Beauly)
Margot would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received by way of cards, messages, flowers, calls and visits following her sad loss. Special thanks to Ward 7C Raigmore Hospital and to doctors and staff at Croyard Road Surgery for their care throughout Willie’s illness. Heartfelt thanks to Rev Gillean Maclean and Rev Duncan Macpherson for their comforting services, Oops A Daisy for their beautiful flowers, The Priory Hotel, Beauly and Ardgour Inn for the catering. Special thanks to Drew Green and team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street. Finally a huge thank you to all who attended the funeral service and graveside, and all who donated towards the sum of £725 to be shared between Ward 7C Raigmore Hospital and Croyard Road Surgery.
GIBSON (Inverness)
The family of the late Michael Andrew Gibson wish to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped to make Michael’s funeral on 27th November 2025 a celebration of his life. All the relatives and dear friends who travelled from afar to attend the funeral, the support from our friends here locally, the very special team of carers from Highview House Care Home, all mean a lot to the family and meant a very great deal to Mick. Special thanks to Father Laurence Gambella for a beautiful funeral mass at St. Mary’s R.C. Church in Inverness and burial at Daviot Churchyard. John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, provided an excellent and compassionate service. In a fitting tribute, £552 was raised for Alzheimer Scotland via donations and bets placed at Mick’s final horse race meeting at the Drumossie Hotel.
PATERSON (Drumnadrochit)
The family of the late Robert John Paterson would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad loss. They also wish to thank all the Doctors and Nursing staff at Raigmore Hospital for their care and all those who attended the funeral service donating over £1000 to Ward 2A (Stroke) and Munlochy Animal Aid. Special thanks to Maria Dickson, Celebrant for her uplifting service. Thanks also to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
