Family Notices
JOHNSTON (Inverness)
Passed away at home on 27th January 2026, Hamish H. Johnston, aged 80 years, Balloch, Inverness. A dearly loved husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle and father in law.
Funeral details to follow.
MURRAY (Kiltarlity)
Peacefully at Kingsmills Care Home on 27th January 2026, Alma Mary Murray, aged 79 years, Kiltarlity. A much loved aunt, great aunt, great great aunt, sister, sister in law and cousin. Funeral service on Wednesday 11th February at 12.15pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Alma for Lovat Shinty Club may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
Flynn (Inverness)
Passed away peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 19th January 2026, Jim Flynn, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Wendy; much‑loved dad to Mark and Gary; brother of Maureen, Tam, Brian and Rose; devoted grandad to James and Kathryn; and a dear friend to many. Funeral service on Friday 13th February at 11am in Inverness Crematorium, to which all are warmly invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of the Stroke Unit (Ward 2A), Raigmore Hospital. Livestream available via James Flynn, 13/02/2026, 11:00am
RIACH (LEPTOS) (Inverness)
Peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on 20th January 2026, Isobel (Jean) nee Avery, aged 95 years, formerly Finkelstein’s Jewellers. Beloved wife of the late Alexander J. Riach (Alec) and the late James M. Riach. Dearly loved mother of Linda, David, John and James, loving grandmother of Sean and Denise, great grandmother of Alexander James, dear mother in law of Maina, Grainé and Pamela. Funeral Service on Thursday 5th February 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 Jean for Dementia UK can be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
SINCLAIR (INVERNESS)
Sadly at Raigmore Hospital on 21st January 2026, John Sinclair, aged 94 years, Bught, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Agnes, much loved dad of Christine, Linsey, and the late David and Andrew, proud papa of Katie and Kirsty also his loving dogs Sandy and Bonnie. Funeral service on Wednesday 28th January at 3.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John for Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream available via at www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services “Tight Lines”
TORRANCE (KIRKHILL)
Very peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 14th January 2026 Stuart Scott Torrance, aged 77 years, Kirkhill. Retired Contracts Manager SGB Scaffolding and Safe Access Highland. Beloved husband for 55 years to Georgie, much loved father of Graeme and Shirley, dear father in law of Russell, loving brother of Jim, Joe and Douglas and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Saturday 31st January at 12.30pm in Kirkhill Parish Church. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Stuart for Northern Ireland Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue may be given at the service. Livestream available via https://www.youtube.com/@kiltarlityandkirkhillchurch
MACLEAN (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Kingsmills Care Home on 7th January 2026, Isabelle MacLean, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Gareth, treasured granny of Cole. Funeral service on Tuesday 27th January at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations can be given in Isabelle’s memory to WRVS at the service.
WARBRICK (ROSEMARKIE)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 12th January 2026 Anne Lilian Warbrick (nee Ponsford), aged 95 years, R.I.P. Beloved wife of the late Peter Warbrick, a much loved mum, grannie, sister, aunt and mother in law. Funeral Service on Friday 30th January at 10am in St Peter & St Boniface RC Church, Fortrose thereafter to Fortrose and Rosemarkie New Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
MAXWELL (FORTROSE)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 15th January 2026, Joan Maxwell (nee Leslie), aged 88 years, much loved mum of Allan, Kathleen (Kate) and Douglas. Proud granny of Andrew, Eilidh, Callum, Ewan, Ross and Maria. A Celebration of Joan’s life will take place on Friday 6th February at 2pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend. Joan has requested bright colours to be worn and men can wear their kilts. Family flowers only please. Donations for Black Isle Cares can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
McLean (Inverness)
Suddenly on 12th January 2026, Calum Murdoch McLean, aged 51 years, much loved partner of DJ Macleod, beloved son of Elizabeth and the late Stuart. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 30th January at 10am in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Calum for the SCAA (Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance) can be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via Calum McLean, 30/01/2026, 10am
Smith (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 15th January 2026 Janet Smith (nee Munro), aged 71 years, Lawers Way, Inverness. Beloved wife of Ray, also a dear sister and aunt. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 6th February 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 Janet for Highland Hospice may be given at the Ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
ANDERSON (Inverness)
Peacefully at Culduthel Care Home on 15th January 2026, Rosalind Anne Anderson (nee Kennedy), aged 76 years, late of Daviot. Beloved wife of Leslie, a much loved mum, granny, great granny and sister. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 27th January 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 Rosalind for Diabetes UK may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
TAYLOR (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 13th January 2026, Gail Taylor, aged 88 years, Edgemoor Park, Balloch. Beloved wife of the late Douglas, a dearly loved mum to Valerie and Allan, a much loved gran and great gran. Funeral ceremony on Thursday 29th January 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 for Highland Hospice can be given at the ceremony. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
BEATTY (TOMATIN)
Peacefully at Daviot Care Home, Inverness, on January 6th 2026, Bridget Evelyn Beatty (nee Kinahan) in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Eric, devoted mother to James and Harriet, and adored grandmother to Poppy, Archie, Rufus and Edith. Cremation has already taken place and a service to celebrate her life will be held at Daviot Church on Monday 19th January at 1.30pm to which all are welcome with a touch of colour and no black ties. No flowers and any donations for Alzheimer’s Society can be made at the service.
GRAY (INVERNESS / FORTROSE)
Sadly at Raigmore Hospital on 9th January 2026, Patricia (Pat) Gray (nee Maxwell), aged 93 years, Green Drive, Inverness and formerly of Westerlinks , Fortrose. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of Kathryn, David, Judy and the late Peter, devoted gran to Scott, Amy, Lucy, James and Ryan, proud great gran of Rosie, dear mother in law of George, Yvonne and Dave. Funeral private at her own request.
Wilson (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 8th January 2026, Stanley Wilson, aged 92 years, formerly Stanley School of Motoring, Inverness. Beloved husband of Barbara, a dearly loved Dad, grandad, great grandad, great great grandad and uncle. Funeral service on Wednesday 21st January at 2.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Stanley for Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
PATERSON (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 6th January 2026 after a long illness, John Cain Paterson, aged 76 years, Ashton Road, Inverness. Ex McDermotts and Forestry, Fencing & Landscaping contractor. A much loved brother and partner. Funeral ceremony on Thursday 22nd January 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 John for Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the ceremony.
MCKENZIE (Inverness)
Peacefully at Culduthel Care Home on 6th January 2026, Rita McKenzie, aged 84 years, previously of Lawyers Way, Inverness (formerly of Royal Mail). Beloved wife of the late Eddie McKenzie, dearly loved mum to Anne and Carol, a much loved nana and great nana. Funeral Ceremony on Monday 19th January at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Rita for Alzheimer Scotland can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
ANDERSON (Inverness)
Leslie and family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy and support shown to them following their recent loss of Rosalind. Grateful thanks to Culduthel Care Home staff for their excellent care and attention. Thanks to all those who attended the funeral service and donated £438 to Diabetes UK. Thanks to Maria Dickson, Celebrant for her comforting ceremony, thanks to Loch Ness Country House. and finally, Special thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their help and support with the funeral arrangements.
PATERSON (INverness)
The family of the late John Paterson wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent sad bereavement. Thanks to doctors and nurses at Riverside Medical Practice for their care over many years, also the carers at Gateway. All who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the sum of £264.00 to Macmillan Cancer Support. Special thanks to Maria Dickson, Celebrant for her uplifting and humorous service. Thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to the Chieftain Hotel for their hospitality.
94 Ashton Road, Inverness.
MUNRO (INVERNESS)
The family of the late Rena Munro would like to express their sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness and messages of sympathy during our recent loss. We especially wish to thank Glynis Woodhead, Celebrant and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their professional and compassionate care. We would also like to thank Fiona’s Flowers and the Kings Golf Club. A total of £282.87 was collected for The Leanne Fund.
WILSON (Inverness)
Barbara and family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many family and friends for the sympathy shown to them on the loss of Stanley. Grateful thanks to all the carers and nursing staff over the last few years. Finally, thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.
Knott (Inverness)
The family of the late Anne Knott wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thank you to the Culduthel Care Home for their care for Mum over the past year and for all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £310 for Alzheimer Scotland in her memory. Special thanks to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for his support and for bringing Mums’ story to life. Thank you also to Vicki Fraser, Drew Green and their team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.
Cameron (Lentran)
Jim and family wish to thank all friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy and support shown to them following their recent loss of Gwyneth. Thanks also to all who attended the funeral service and donated £400 for the Highland Hospice. Thanks to Laura Gillespie Humanist Celebrant for her care and fitting service and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their help and support with the funeral arrangements.
SHAW (CROY)
The family of the late Angus MacKintosh Shaw wish to thank all and relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement, personally and by cards and telephone. Thank you to Daisy Rue flowers Dingwall, for the beautiful flower arrangements. Special thanks to Reverend Ruth Kennedy for all her support and the uplifting service. Thanks also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
Henderson (Inverness)
Pat, Allan and Douglas wish to thank all family and friends for the sympathy shown to them during this sad time and also for their very kind donations to the British Heart Foundation for which £168.00 was raised. Thanks also to Dr John MacFadden for his care of Jim, to Laura Gillespie, Humanist for her lovely ceremony, and special thanks to Drew Green, not only for the care and compassion shown to the family, but also for his help with the funeral arrangements.
MCDONALD (Inverness)
The family of the late Grace McDonald wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. They also wish to thank the nursing and medical staff at Ward 2C Raigmore Hospital for the excellent care during Grace’s short illness and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £900.00 to the Highland Foodbank. Special thanks to Celebrant Maria Dickson for her uplifting service. Thanks also to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
Rouse (Drumnadrochit)
Mrs Margaret Rouse wishes to thank all who sent expressions of sympathy for the loss of her husband Paul and the beloved father of Stephen and Elizabeth and beloved Grandad of Emma Rose. Many thanks also to Raigmore Hospital, the medical and nursing staff in Glenurquhart Medical Centre in Drumnadrochit; Father Gambella and clergy at St Mary’s R.C. Church and also to Petty Church, Tornagrain. Many thanks also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their help and advise with the funeral arrangements.
