Family Notices
MACKINNON (INVERNESS)
At Raigmore Hospital on 27th October 2026, Iain Mackinnon, Morven Road, Inverness. Dearly loved and most loving husband of June and of the late Isabel Gillies and a much loved father and grandfather. Funeral Worship, Friday 6th November at 9.45am at Free Presbyterian Church, Chapel Street, Inverness thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All respectfully invited. No flowers please.
SUTHERLAND (Inverness)
Peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday 25th October 2026, Jessie Sutherland, nee Calder, aged 92 years, Heatherley Crescent, Inverness. Much loved wife of 70 years to Sandy, loving and proud mam of Jenny and Donald, a loving granny to Megan and a dear sister in law and aunt. Funeral Service on Tuesday 10th November at 12.30pm in St Stephen’s Church, Southside Road thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jessie for Chest, Heart & Stroke, Scotland may be given at the service.
MATHIESON (INVERNESS)
Suddenly but peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 24th October 2026, Helen Mathieson, aged 90 years, Drumossie Avenue, late of Invergordon and Kinbrace. Beloved wife of the late Alistair, dearly loved mum of Donald, a much loved granny, great granny, mother in law and aunt. Funeral Service on Thursday 12th November at 12.15pm in Inshes East Church, Inverness thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Helen for British Heart Foundation (Local) and SCBU Raigmore Hospital may be given at the service. Livestream via https://www.youtube.com/@insheschurch7113/streams
PIPER (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 21st October 2026 with her loving family by her side. Avril Doreen Piper (nee Perkins), aged 80 years, Culloden. A precious mum to Sharon, loved beyond words, dearly missed elder sister of Roy, Jean and Alan. Treasured sister in law, auntie and friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Monday 9th November at 10am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Avril for Munlochy Animal Aid may be given at the ceremony. Livestream via Ms Avril Doreen Piper, 09/11/2026, 10:00am
SHAND (INVERNESS/PETERHEAD)
Peacefully at Kingsmills Care Home on 19th October 2026, John Shand, aged 92 years of Inverness formerly of Peterhead. Beloved husband to Pat, loving father to Avril and Nicola, father in law to Willie, a very proud grandfather to Ryan and Liam, cherished brother to Avril and a good neighbour and friend to many. Funeral Service on Monday 16th November at 12.30pm in Hilton Parish Church, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John for the Comfort Fund at Kingsmills Care Home can be given at the service.
BUDGE (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 16th October 2026 Jean Budge (Sheena), nee Kennedy in her 94th year, Sinclair Park. Beloved wife of Donald Budge (Dan), loving mum of Linda, Janice and the late Leslie. Proud granny of Chris and Heidy, loving great granny of Lily, mother in law of Jim and Eddie. Funeral service private at her own request.
SIMPSON (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 20th October 2026, Gillian Elizabeth Simpson, aged 77 years, Dell Road. Much loved wife of David, loving mother of Neil and the late Emma, proud granny of Rory and Keir, dear mother in law of Linda and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony private at her own request.
DUTHIE (INVERNESS / MALLAIG)
At Morar Highland Care Home on 9th October 2026, Suzanne Temple Duthie, aged 77 years, formerly of Mallaig. Daughter of the late John and Mary Duthie and sister of the late Robin and Adrian, sister-in-law to Donella. Funeral Service on Tuesday 3rd November at 12noon in the RNI Chapel, Inverness; thereafter private interment at Cloverly Woods Fyvie
MACIVER (Inverness)
We would like to announce the sad loss of our dear Erin, who passed away at Raigmore Hospital on 15th October 2026, aged 90 years. Treasured to her family and friends. Funeral Service on Thursday 5th November at 9.30am in Trinity Life Church, Huntly Place, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Erin for Guide Dogs For The Blind can be given at the service.
McLeod (Inverness)
Peacefully at Highland Hospice on 15th October 2026 after a short illness, with her loving family by her side, Anne Marie McLeod, aged 61 years. Devoted wife of Dave, much loved mum of John, Leanne and Emma, a proud granny, a dear sister, auntie and a special friend to many. A Celebration of Anne Marie’s life will be held on Thursday 5th November at 1pm in The Drumossie Hotel. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Anne Marie for Highland Hospice may be given at the ceremony.
NICOLSON (HALKIRK)
Peacefully at home on 13th October 2026, Isabella Nicolson (nee Sutherland), aged 92 years of Inverness, formerly of Halkirk. Beloved wife of the late John Nicolson of Raasay, much loved mother of John Alick and the late Donald and a dearly loved Grandmother. Funeral Service on Monday 2nd November at 1pm in Free Presbyterian Church, Halkirk; thereafter interment in Reay New Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
FORSYTH (Inverness)
Passed away peacefully on 10th October 2026, Barbara Makinson, aged 83 years, Rangemore Road, Inverness. Cherished wife of William Forsyth, dear mother of John and Eleanor, loving mother in law of Claudine and Rodney, also a proud nana and gran of Connie and Jamie. Cremation private. Memorial service to be held on Tuesday 27th October at 1pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Barbara for Mikeysline may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
HILL (INVERNESS/BERNERA)
Peacefully at home on 9th October 2026. Agnes Hill, aged 101 years, formerly of Bernera, Isle of Lewis. Beloved wife of the late Joseph, much loved mother to Irene and Joe. Deeply loved Grandma to Eilidh and Roddy. Funeral Service on Monday 19th October at 1.30pm in Smithton Church, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Agnes to Release International and Highland Hospice can be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
Reid (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 3rd October 2026, after a short illness, David Balfour Reid, aged 88 years, Balloch. Beloved husband of 56 years to Esther, a much loved Dad and Grandpa. Funeral service on Thursday 29th October at 10.30am in The Barn Church, Culloden. All welcome to attend; thereafter interment private. No flowers please. Donations in memory of David for Christian Aid and British Heart Foundation may be given at the service.
FORSYTH (Inverness)
The family of the Barbara Forsyth wish to thank all friends for their calls and cards of sympathy for our sad loss. Many thanks to community care nursing for their help and support. ERS Caring for the encouraging daily visits for Barbara which she enjoyed very much. Various wards in Raigmore Hospital which were taking care of her situation also. Cairn Medical Practice for their regular updates. A thank you to Mr Allan J Dunbar for his comforting service. A thank you to the Beaufort Hotel for their kind hospitality. Grateful thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for all their help and guidance. A sum of £375.00 was raised for Mikeysline at the service.
Reid (Inverness)
The family of the late David Reid wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to the medical staff at Raigmore Hospital for their care in his final days and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously to his chosen charities, Christian Aid and British Heart Foundation. Special thanks to Rev Pamela Kennedy for her uplifting service. Thanks also to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements
MACKINTOSH (BISHOP KINKELL / AVOCH)
Margo MacBeth would like to express her sincere thanks to everyone who sent cards, flowers and telephoned on the sad loss of her sister Doreen and to all who attended the church and graveside some travelling a distance. My thanks to Hugh Fraser for his fitting tribute to Doreen and Irene Straiton and friends for the musical contribution. Thanks also to the Rev Stephen Macdonald for his comforting service and to Mr Martin Stringer, organist. Thanks also to the carers and staff at Morar Highland Care Home for the care given over the last three years and to Dr Martin Wilson, Raigmore Hospital and Dr Euan Orr, Cairn Medical Practice. My thanks also to Colin and Mandy MacPherson for all their help to Doreen and myself. Thanks to Oops a Daisy and Fiona’s Flower Studio for the floral tributes and to North Kessock Hotel for the lovely funeral tea. My sincere thanks to Vicki Fraser, James Thomson and all the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their care and sensitivity with the funeral arrangements. My thanks to everyone who donated so generously the sum of £800 to PSP in memory of Doreen.
ALLAN (CROY)
A Message of Thanks – The family of the late Jean Allan would like to express heartfelt thanks to all our family, friends and everyone who has sent such lovely cards of sympathy, kind messages and well wishes following the sad passing of our beloved mum, Jean. Your kindness, love and support during this very difficult time have meant so much to us all and have brought us great comfort. We are truly grateful to everyone who has thought of us and kept us in their hearts during our time of sadness. With sincere thanks and appreciation from all Jean’s family.
THOM (Inverness)
David, Joanne and family would like to thank everyone who visited, sent cards, flowers and messages on the passing of their dad, the legend that was Davie Thom. Huge thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their help and guidance with arrangements and Allan J Dunbar for his lovely, personal service. Thanks also to staff at Aden House and the Palliative Care Team who tended Dad so lovingly in his final weeks. A special thanks to Dad’s pal Ian Birnie and his beloved Ellon Thistle for the minute’s silence at their recent game, which was such a touching tribute to Dad and he would’ve been tickled pink. Up the Jags!
SKINNER (AVOCH)
The family of the late Annie Skinner would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Sincere thanks to Rev. Mark Hughes for his comforting service, organist Mr Sandy Jack and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their professional funeral arrangements. Finally, special thanks to everyone who attended the service and contributed to the collection for the Scottish Huntington’s Association in Annie’s memory raising £1065.
Soutar (Isle of Skye)
The family of the late Janet W. Soutar, Lower Breakish, Isle of Skye, wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement; personally, by cards and telephone. Thanks to the staff at Daviot Care Home, Daviot for the care shown to Janet and her family since January 2024 and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously to the Highland Hospice. Special thanks to Alan Smurthwaite, Celebrant for his 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.
