Family Notices
MACKAY (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 27th August 2026, Esther Mackay, aged 73 years, Beloved wife of Donald. Funeral Service on Friday 18th September at 12.30pm in Free Presbyterian Church, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend.
ROSS (INVERNESS)
On 2nd September 2026, Elaine Isobel Ross, aged 71 years, wife of the late William, mother to Jason, Steven and Bryan, granny to James and Anna, great granny to Lottie. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 17th September at 2.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Elaine for Mikeysline can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
SNOW (FORTROSE)
Peacefully at home with family by his side on 1st September 2026, Colin Snow, of Fortrose, formerly of West Butterwick, Dunoon and Isle of South Uist. Retired Sergeant in the Royal Signals and retired Head Game Keeper of South Uist Estates. Beloved husband to the late Betty, cherished father to James, Josephine, Jennifer and Jason, a dearly loved brother, uncle and devoted grandfather, great grandfather and a good friend to many. Funeral Service on Monday 14th September at 11am in St Peter & St Boniface RC Church, Fortrose to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Colin for Marie Curie Highland can be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
MACLEOD (INVERNESS)
Passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side, after more than 8 years of exceptional care at Highview Nursing Home, Inverness. Formerly of Holm Dell and Smithton Park. Mairi was a retired typist with Northern Constabulary. A greatly loved and cherished mum to Jacqui and Shirley, Mum-in-Law to Alex and beloved sister to Samuel Macleod. Daughter of the late John the Barber, Stornoway. A very special and adored Granny to seven grandchildren – Jamie, Darren, Isla, Garry, Katie, Kyle and Robbie, Great-Granny to fourteen great grandchildren. Much loved and respected by her many friends, a devoted dog mum, who had a very special place in her heart for her beloved four-legged companions. Mairi was loved more than words can say and will be missed every single day. Her memory will live on in her family, in the stories we share, and in the love she gave so freely to those around her. A private funeral service will take place in Inverness, surrounded by her loving family.
MACDONELL (CONON BRIDGE)
Peacefully at home on 29th August 2026. Diana Margaret Macdonell (nee May), aged 98 years. Beloved wife to the late Ronald. Devoted mother of Andrew and Hamish and a much loved grandmother. Funeral Service on Thursday 17th September at 12 noon in St John’s Episcopal Church, Arpafeelie to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Highland Disabled Ramblers and Red Cross (Inverness Branch) can be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
MACBEAN
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 26th August 2026, William Murray MacBean, aged 79 years, Wade Road, Inverness. A much loved husband, dad, granda, brother, uncle, bother in law and father in law. Funeral Service on Wednesday 16th September at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of William for Inverness Caledonian Thistle Community Trust can be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via https://johnfraserandson.com/live-services
MACRAE (CONON BRIDGE)
Peacefully at Fodderty House Care Home on 25th August 2026. Jessie Rona MacRae, known as Rona, aged 92 years, formerly of Conon Bridge. Beloved wife to the late Hamish, dearly loved aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral Service on Friday 11th September at 12 noon in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness thereafter cremation private. All welcome to attend, family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Fodderty House Residents Fund can be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
MCPHERSON (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 27th August 2026. John Gilchrist McPherson, aged 94 years of Inverness, formerly of Broughty Ferry. Reunited with Cathie, Michael and Wendy. Cremation private.
WALLACE (Conon Bridge)
Peacefully, at Urray House, on Saturday 22nd August 2026, aged 100 years, Mary Isobel Wallace (née Macdonald), beloved wife of the late Robert Wallace OBE. Mary lived a long life and touched the lives of many through her teaching at Conon Bridge Primary. She leaves a lasting legacy through her support of charitable causes. Funeral Service on Wednesday 9th September at 10am, in Ferintosh Parish Church, Conon Bridge, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, thereafter interment private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Mary for Save the Children can be given at the service.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
BENNETT (kirkhill)
Peacefully at home on 21st August 2026 Ronald Bennett (pedal steel guitarist), aged 84 years, of Redcastle View, Kirkhill, Inverness, beloved husband of Sheena, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral ceremony on Monday 7th September at 12 noon in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ron to the Highland Hospice may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
McSEVENEY (Inverness)
Peacefully at Highland Hospice on 22nd August 2026, Rev. Dr. Alan James McSeveney of Inverness. Beloved husband to Deborah and dearly loved father to Anna. Funeral Service on Wednesday 9th September at 12.30pm in Free Presbyterian Church, Chapel Street, Inverness thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please.
Green (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 16th August 2026, surrounded by family, dear friends, carers and medical staff in her last hours, Catherine Brown Green (Lilley) aged 96 years, Crown Street. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Lilley and Dan Green, a much loved mum, granny, great granny, mother in law, stepmother and a good friend to many. Funeral Service on Monday 14th September 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 Catherine for Highland Hospice may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
KELBIE (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital, on 15th August 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Sally Kelbie (nee Smith), aged 80 years, West Heather Road, Inverness. Beloved wife of the late Richard Kelbie, also a much loved mam, grannie, mother in law, aunt, cousin and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Wednesday 2nd September at 1pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sally for Erskine (House) may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
MACKAY (MUNLOCHY / NORTH KESSOCK)
Sadly at home on 16th August 2026, Alan Mackay (Gel), aged 43 years, Brae Terrace, Munlochy. Dearly loved son of Peter and Pauline, much loved brother of Andrew, Kevin and Pamela, a dear grandson, uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 8th September at 12noon in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Killearnan Cemetery, Redcastle. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Alan for SCBU, Raigmore Hospital may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
WANIWSKYJ (CONON BRIDGE)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 18th August 2026, Catherine Alexis Waniwskyj, aged 76 years, formally of Stirling. Deeply loved mother to Shelley and Clare, beloved mother in law to Tony and Martin, a much loved sister, a cherished nana and a special great grandmother. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 1st September at 10am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Livestream available via Catherine Waniwskyj, 01/09/2026, 10:00am
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
Scotson (Strathpeffer)
Peacefully at Wyvis House Care Home, Dingwall on 16th August 2026, surrounded by his loving family, Angus Scotson (Gus), aged 77 years, Strathpeffer, late of Glasgow and Dumfries. Devoted husband of Nancy, loving dad of Lorna, Julienne, Vivien, Lorraine and Emily, a much loved grandpa, brother, uncle and father in law. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 27th August at 2pm in the Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer. All welcome to attend. Flowers welcome or donations to Parkinson's UK https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/donate
MARK (MARYBURGH)
Peacefully at Wyvis House Care Home on 16th August 2026, Marian Mark, aged 91 years, Stuarthill Drive, Maryburgh. Beloved wife of the late Alec Mark, a much loved mum, gran, great gran, great great gran, sister, aunt and mother in law. Cremation private.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
Aitken (Inverness)
The family of the late Eva Aitken wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. We would also like to express sincere thanks to all who attended the funeral and made donations to Macmillan Cancer Support. Special thanks to Rev. Stuart Smith and to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their kindness and support with the funeral arrangements.
BARBER (Inverness)
The family of the late Lynda Barber wish to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy, flowers and gave support during their recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to the many health care teams for their excellent support and care. A total of £1000 was donated to the outpatient chemotherapy unit at Raigmore Hospital. Special thanks to celebrant Laura Gillespie for her personal and uplifting service. Finally thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their care and compassion during the funeral arrangements and thereafter.
PATERSON (Inverness)
Muriel, Angela and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all our family and friends for their kind words, messages, cards and flowers following their recent sad bereavement. It was very much appreciated. We were also very grateful to everyone who attended the service and wish to thank everyone for their very kind contributions totalling £267 for Queen Mother House in Michael’s memory. A special thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their excellent care and compassion shown to us throughout this difficult time. Very special thanks to Alan Smurthwaite for his exceptional support and delivering a very moving ceremony. Thanks also to Fiona’s Flowers for providing us with the beautiful flowers and to the Rugby Club for their hospitality.
