Family Notices

Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 10^th May 2025, after a short illness, John Anthony McDaid, aged 64 years, R.I.P., Sunnyside, Culloden Moor, late of Balivanich, Benbecula. A loving husband of Kirsty, doting father and best friend of Calum, a much loved brother, brother in law, uncle and a loyal friend to many. Funeral Mass on Thursday 22^nd May at 11.30am in St Mary’s R.C. Church, Griminsh, Benbecula; thereafter to Nunton Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John for Cancer Research UK may be given at the service.

Passed away peacefully at the Stroke Unit, Raigmore Hospital on 11^th May 2025, Margaret Forbes (Peg), aged 95 years, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late James Forbes, much loved mum of Margaret, Donald, Ishbel, Helen, Archie and Anne, a loving gran, great grandma and mother in law. Funeral service on Friday 23^rd
May at 12noon in Free North Church, Inverness; thereafter to Daviot Churchyard. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Peg for Highland Hospice may be given at the service.

Suddenly at home on 8^thMay 2025, Irene Mackenzie, aged 73 years, originally of Kirkhill, latterly of Kildonan Crescent, Inverness, eldest daughter of the late John and Catherine Mackenzie, much loved sister of Ian, Valerie, Ronnie, Lachie and Kathleen, also a dear sister in law and auntie. Funeral service on Tuesday 27^th May at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Irene may be given at the service.

Suddenly and unexpectedly at home on 3^rd May 2025, Stuart Goode, aged 69 years, Smithton. HGV Driver Royal Mail. A dearly loved husband, dad, grandad and brother. Funeral ceremony on Thursday 22^nd May at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Stuart for German Shepherd Rescue Scotland may be given at the Ceremony.

Sadly at home on 8^th May 2025, after a short illness, David Livingston, aged 89 years, Cradlehall, Inverness. Wonderful husband to Lucy, much loved Dad to Andrew and Catriona, doting granda to Leo and Iris. Sadly missed by all the family. Funeral service on Wednesday 21^st May at 2pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of David for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation may be given at the service. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

Suddenly but peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 4^th May 2025, Elizabeth (Liz), aged 74 years, Holm Dell Drive, Inverness, much loved mum of Jonny, Beth and Emma and a very much loved nana. Funeral service on Wednesday 14^th May at 1pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Cancer Research UK may be given at the service.

Ishbel Mairi, originally of Ferintosh, formerly of Frickley, passed away peacefully at her Dingwall home on 29^th April 2025 aged 92. A pupil at Dingwall Academy where she met her late husband Donald Macpherson, Ishbel qualified as a teacher at Aberdeen and was infant teacher at Upton Primary School. She and Donnie lived and worked overseas and in England for many years before retiring to Dingwall. She is survived by 3 sons who were with her, and 5 grandchildren. Funeral service on Saturday 10^th May at 10am in Castle Street Church of Scotland, Dingwall; thereafter to Mitchell Hill Cemetery, Dingwall. Family flowers only please. Any donations to The Highland Hospice, Inverness. Livestream available via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8544...

Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

Peacefully at home on 22^nd April 2025, Christina Helen Reid (Cookie) nee Miller, aged 99 years, 51 Charles Street, Inverness. Cherished wife of the late Bobby, greatly treasured mam of Gwen and Krista, a dear mother in law of George and Alistair, loving granny to Christopher, Jaimie, Chrysta, Leanne, Lisa, Robbie and the late Paula, a special GG, sister in law, aunt, cousin and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday 15^th May at 12.30pm in Baptist Church, Castle Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend, family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Cookie for The Mackenzie Centre can be given at the service.

Peacefully on 15^th April 2025, with dignity, courage and his usual stoicism, Iain, dearly loved husband and best friend to the late Ann and loving Father and best friend to John. A private funeral at Iain’s request, took place on 30^th April 2025. No cards or callers please. If desired, donations can be made to the British Heart Foundation. Special thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their caring and professional funeral arrangements.

Peacefully at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee on 25^th April 2025, Donald (Donnie) MacLennan, aged 75 years, Dingwall. A dearly loved uncle and good friend to many. Graveside service on Friday 9^th May at 11.30am in Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please.

Peacefully at home with his family by his side, on 21^st April 2025, Eddie Gettens, aged 78 years, of Kirkhill. Dearly loved husband of Kirsty and a much loved father. Funeral service on Thursday 8^th May at 1pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend.