Family Notices
MCPHERSON (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 27th August 2026. John Gilchrist McPherson, aged 94 years of Inverness, formally 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.
PATERSON (Inverness)
Very suddenly at home on Friday 7th August 2026, Michael Paterson (Mike), aged 65 years, Queen Mother House, and formerly of 12 St Mungo Road, Inverness, former gardener/handyman at Isobel Fraser Care Home. Very dearly loved son of Muriel and the late Andy Paterson, hugely cherished brother of Angela, extremely loved brother in law, uncle, great uncle, nephew and cousin. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 21st August 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 Michael for Queen Mother House may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
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.
FRASER (Inverness)
The family of the late Donald Fraser would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind words, messages, cards, flowers, phone calls and thoughtful gestures following their recent bereavement. The love, support and kindness shown to them during this incredibly difficult time has meant more than words can express. We are truly grateful to everyone who took the time to attend the funeral and join us in celebrating his life. An incredible £1,096.50 was raised for the British Heart Foundation in Donald's memory. A special thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their exceptional care, compassion and support and for guiding and supporting us through such a difficult time with such kindness and understanding. Special thanks to Rev. Scott Polworth for a lovely service, organist Gordon Tocher and piper Steven McCabe for their musical contributions, Fiona’s Flower Studio for the wonderful flowers, and the Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality.
ROSS (Inverness)
Kathleen, Douglas and their families would like to thank everyone who attended Mabel Ross’s funeral, both in person and virtually. We are truly grateful for your kindness, thoughtfulness, prayers, condolences and the many memories you shared with us. Your support has been a great comfort and helped us honour and remember our dear Mum. We are pleased to announce that, in Mum’s memory, donations have been made to two charities close to our hearts: The Haven Centre in Inverness and Alzheimer Scotland. We would like to thank everyone for their generosity. Our sincere thanks also go to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their care, compassion and professionalism, and to Mr Cazaly for conducting such a special and meaningful service. We hope Mabel will continue to be remembered with love and fondness, and remain forever in our hearts.
CAMPBELL (STRATHPEFFER)
The family of the late Jemmy Campbell wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to the staff at Lochbroom House and Ullapool Medical Practice for their care over the past year. Thanks also to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £726.00 to the Wick RNLI and Lochbroom House. Special thanks to Rev. Bruce Dempsey for the uplifting service, also to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
OORLOFF (ALLIGIN)
June Oorloff would like to sincerely thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy at the loss of her husband, Lucien. She would also like to thank the staff at Raigmore Hospital, all the ministers involved, Lis and all the staff at the Wee Whistle Stop for their food; to The Flower Company for the lovely tributes and for the excellent services provided by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness. Everything was far beyond anything I could’ve hoped for.
PEARSON (INVERNESS)
The family of Bruce Pearson would like to express their gratitude for the unwavering support from all who knew him. Thank you all for sharing Bruce’s memories and playing an important part in his life. He would be both embarrassed and humbled. Thank you to Macmillan Cancer Support and Highland Hospice for their care throughout his final journey. Special thanks to everyone at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, who showed compassion and sensitivity towards Bruce to his final resting place. The family would like to send their best wishes to everyone.
