Family Notices
HORNE (INVERNESS)
Sadly after a short illness on 19th April 2026, Marian Horne, aged 91 years, 7 Heather Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Peter, a much loved mum, granny and mother in law. Funeral Ceremony on Monday 4th May at 2pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Marian for Highland Hospice, British Heart Foundation and Salvation Army can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services.
Edwards (Bunchrew)
Peacefully at home on 20th April 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Marion Edwards (nee Robertson), aged 91 years, Englishton Muir, Bunchrew. Much loved mum of Alfie, James, Michael, Alan and Myra, a dear granny, great granny, mother-in-law, aunt and dear sister of Kenny. Funeral Service on Wednesday 6th May at 12 noon in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Logie Easter Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Wear a piece of tartan. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Marion for Highland Hospice may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
BOLSTER (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at the RNI Community Hospital, Inverness on Saturday 18th April 2026 Evelyn Bolster (nee Cameron) aged 98 years, Oakwood Court, Inverness, formerly of Achiltibuie. Beloved wife of the late Dr J. A. Bolster. Sadly missed by all her family. Funeral Service on Friday 15th May at 12noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
MURRAY (INVERNESS)
Suddenly at home on 14th April 2026, Stephen John Murray, aged 38 years, Lilac Grove, Inverness. Loving fiancé of Nicolle, a much loved Dad of Jaimie-Anne and brother of Dawn, Scot and Simon, also a dear friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 30th April at 10am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Stephen for the British Heart Foundation may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via Stephen John Murray, 30/04/2026, 10:00am
MCCORMACK (Beauly)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 23rd March 2026, Daniel Boyd McCormack, aged 77 years of Beauly. Beloved husband to Hazel. Much loved father to Maxine, proud grandfather to Cerys and Bradley. Funeral private.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
Cumming (Inverness)
Suddenly but peacefully on the 19th of April 2026 at Raigmore Hospital surrounded by her loving family, Sarah Cumming, aged 90, Oldtown Road, Inverness, originally from Essich Farm. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Cumming, much loved Mum of Karen, adored Granny of Ricky and extended family, Sophie, Hilary, Ian, Lynn, Tracy and Fraser, a dear friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 1st May 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 Sarah for Halo Charity can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
Park (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 15th April 2026, John Park, aged 74 years, Hilton Avenue, Inverness, retired Driving Instructor. Devoted husband of Christine, adored Dad of Alison and Andrew, precious granda of Tyler, Aimee, Sianna, Leah and Maya, beloved brother of Effie and Jemima, also a dear brother in law, uncle, cousin and a good friend to many. Funeral Service on Wednesday 29th April at 12noon in Greyfriars Free Church, Balloan Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations in memory of John for Sunflower Home Care may be given at the service. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices
WATSON (LOCHCARRON)
Peacefully at the Lochcarron Centre on 15th April 2026 after a short illness. Edie Watson (nee Stephen), aged 74 years, Attadale. Beloved wife of Tom, much loved mum of Thomas and Susan, a dear sister, aunt and mother-in-law. Funeral Service on Thursday 23rd April at 1pm in Lochcarron Church of Scotland. All welcome to attend. Edie loved cheerful clothing to be optional. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for MacMillan Cancer Support, Lochcarron Centre and the Church of Scotland may be given at the service. Livestream available via https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87862271111?pwd=AU6KsHahRBpm3skVmXZGKaEuCE7Llg.1
MCBEATH (Inverness)
It is with great sorrow we announce that Lorraine McBeath passed away on 6th April 2026, aged 63 years. Beloved mother of Heather and Ashley. Lorraine loved adventures with her dog Ollie and enjoyed skiing, mountain biking and paddle boarding. Her Funeral Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 22nd April at 1pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to MacMillan Cancer Support. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
MCLEMAN (INVERNESS)
Suddenly at home on 8th April 2026, Elizabeth McLeman (Liz), aged 57 years, Blair Grove, Inverness. Beloved daughter of George and the late Mary Ann, much loved sister of George and Ronald, dear sister in law and aunt of Lim and Brodie, a loving niece and cousin. Funeral private.
MACLEOD (Inverness)
After a short illness on 3rd April 2026, James MacLeod, aged 86 years of Low Street, Clachnaharry. Much loved husband of June, dearly loved dad of Julie and Heather, a treasured grandad, great grandad, father-in-law and brother-in-law. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday 28th April at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of James for The MacKenzie Centre can be given at the ceremony.
MACKENZIE (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 8th April 2026, Roderick MacKenzie, aged 83 years of Inverness. Beloved husband of Freddie. Dearly loved father to Innes, Simon and Lewis. Special brother to Kay, Helen and the late Iain. A special thank you to all the staff at Raigmore Hospital for their care and kindness.
FARQUHAR (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 23rd March 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Maggie Jane Farquhar, aged 95 years, Old Smithton. Beloved wife of the late Bill Farquhar, a much loved mum, granny, big granny, aunt and mother in law. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 23rd April at 11am 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 Maggie for Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
Gillespie (Inverness)
Peacefully, at home on 5th April 2026, Ian Gillespie, aged 56 years of Cradlehall, Inverness. Beloved son of Jean and Alan. Much loved brother to Julie and Andrew. Dear brother-in-law to Stuart and Alison. Proud uncle to Zoe, Callum, Holly and Tom and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Monday 20th April 2026 at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Highland Hospice may be given at the Ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via https://johnfraserandson.com/live-services
COOK (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 2nd April 2026, Caroline Cook (nee Anderson), aged 74 years, of Royal Ness Court and formerly of Leachkin Road, retired nurse from Craig Phadrig Hospital. Much loved Mum of the late Julie, beloved sister of Evelyn, Elsa and Sheena and a very dear Auntie and Great Auntie. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 24th April at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All friends very welcome to attend, thereafter private. Family flowers only please. Donations for the Renal Unit and Ward 7C Raigmore Hospital in memory of Caroline may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
Teasdale (Inverness)
At home on 10th December 2025, Thomas Ian Teasdale, aged 76 years, Culloden, Inverness, a dear brother. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 11am in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend.
SHAW (INVERNESS)
Peter and the family of the late Betty Shaw would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement as well as to all who attended the funeral. Grateful thanks to the Rev. David Scott and the Rev. Farquhar Forbes for their most comforting and uplifting service and along with the congregation of Inshes East Church for the kindness and support shown to the family. Thanks also to Mr Jim Fraser organist for his beautiful musical contribution. Fiona’s Flower Studio for the lovely flowers and the Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 2C Raigmore Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Betty during her time there and lastly to Vicki Fraser and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their kind and sensitive attention with the funeral arrangements.
Gillespie (Inverness)
The family of the late Ian Gillespie wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £372 to the Highland Hospice. Special thanks to Maria Dickson, Celebrant for her beautiful and heartfelt service. Thanks also to James Thomson and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
MCINNES (Inverness)
Amanda would like to thank her relatives, friends and neighbours for their messages of sympathy, floral tributes, care packages, and kind support following the sudden loss of her darling Dad, Duncan McInnes. A heartfelt thank you to all those who attended the funeral service and gave generously to the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. A special thank you to celebrant Maria Dickson for her perfect tribute to a wonderful man and to Drew Green and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their exceptional care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.
DEVINE (MARYBURGH)
The family of the late Derek Hugh Devine (Stumpy) wish to sincerely thank everyone who has supported them following their loss. Your kind words, cards, visits, and presence at the funeral meant more than words can say and have been a great comfort to us all. We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Ullapool and Strathpeffer Medical Practices, Macmillan Nurses, and Mid Ross Community Nurses for the care, kindness, and dignity shown to Derek. A special thank you to Nicky Marr, Humanist Celebrant, for capturing his life so well and to John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their professionalism, guidance, and support in arranging and conducting the service. Donations amounting to £777.07 were collected in Derek’s memory for Mid Ross Community Nurses and Macmillan Nurses at the ceremony.
Fraser (Dingwall)
We wish to thank everyone so much who kindly sent us messages of support, beautiful cards and flowers, and personal visits both before and after Hector’s funeral ceremony.
Special thanks to Hector’s family and friends who visited him during his ill health. You made his days brighter.
We are overwhelmed by the many acts of kindness, generosity and support we have all received.
To everyone who took the time to attend and travelled from near and afar also, to say goodbye at the funeral ceremony and graveside. We really appreciated each and every one who attended in person and online too.
We are so grateful to the wonderful Alan Smurthwaite, celebrant for such a beautiful service so uplifting, memorable and very personal to reflect Hector’s life.
The many messages received after the service were extremely thoughtful and very comforting.
To Vicki Fraser, Drew Green and all the team from John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their meticulous attention to detail, professionalism, care and support with the funeral arrangements and for looking after Hector and us on the day especially.
To David and all the wonderful volunteers in the beautiful Strathpeffer Pavilion, you were so accommodating and made everything run so smoothly. A favourite place of Hector’s.
Prism Events for being so professional and caring to ensure the technology, music, photos and lighting were just perfect on the day.
Maggie and colleagues at Oops a Daisy, Beauly for such wonderful floral displays, especially the playing cards.
Valerie Cameron, Grant Oak Designs, Cromarty for creating a lovely and very personal Order of Service tribute.
James MacKenzie, for his talented piping both at the service and graveside.
Ross County Football Club and Red Poppy for the catering.
To the many wonderful, caring staff in the services that helped Hector during his ill health, very special thanks to the amazing carers, both the NHS and Contrast Care, The Ambulance Service staff and the Dementia Resource Centre staff in Dingwall, Connecting Carers, and in particular the Nursing staff at Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness with such care and dedication to Hector in his final days and support to us will never be forgotten.
Thank you so much to everyone who kindly contributed to the charities, in memory of Hector for Prostate Cancer UK, Dementia Resource Centre, Dingwall and dog charity, Springer Rescue for Scotland, an incredible sum of £1000 was raised. Your kindness and generosity will always be remembered.
With love and heartfelt thanks – Cathy, Helen, Andrew, Wendy and family.
