Family Notices
MELLIS (MUIR OF ORD)
Peacefully at home on 30th June 2026, after a short illness, Trish Mellis, aged 69 years, Corrie Gardens, Muir of Ord. A dearly beloved wife, mum, granny, sister, aunt and mother-in-law. Graveside Ceremony on Thursday 9th July at 2pm in Urray Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Trish for Marie Curie may be given at the ceremony.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
HAMMOND (Inverness)
Peacefully at Kingsmills Care Home on 25th June 2026, Walter Hammond, aged 86 years, Murray Place, Smithton. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn, much loved dad of Carol, dear partner of Isobel. Funeral Service on Thursday 16th July at 12noon in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Walter for Dementia UK may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
GRAHAM (FORTROSE)
Peacefully at Hillcrest House Care Home, Nairn, on 25th June 2026, Patricia Florence Graham, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Francis MacPherson Graham, Newsagent, Fortrose. Funeral private.
HATTON (Inverness)
It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Edna Hatton at Raigmore Hospital on 12th June 2026. Beloved wife of the late Cyril, much loved aunt of Alison and Murray, dear sister of the late Audrey and Ernie. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 9th July at 11am in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Edna for PDSA can be given at the ceremony.
BURNESS (DINGWALL)
Peacefully after a long period of ill health at Raigmore Hospital on 22nd June 2026, George Milne Burness, aged 83 years, 9 Churchill Drive, Dingwall. Beloved husband of the late May Buchan Burness, much loved father of Helen, Alan, Iain, Gavin and the late Peter, and a dearly loved grandfather to Tommy, Nathan and Ava. Funeral Service on Tuesday 7th July at 1.30pm in Dingwall Free Church; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations to Blythswood may be given at the service.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
JESSIMAN (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 18th June 2026, Douglas Jessiman, aged 72 years of Inverness. A much loved father, grampy, great grampy, brother and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 7th July at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Arthritis UK can be given at the Ceremony. Livestream available via Mr Douglas Jessiman, 07/07/2026, 11:00am
LOGIE (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 19th June 2026 with her loving family by her side, Julie Logie (nee Waldron), aged 84 years, Culloden. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Logie, loving mum of Drew and Kevin, much loved nana of Lisa, Michael and Lewis, a dear mother in law, aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral Service on Friday 3rd July at 1pm in Culloden & Ardersier Church (The Barn). All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Julie for the Sunflower Home Care Team may be given at the service.
LEISEGANG (FORTROSE)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital after a long illness on 8th June 2026, Florence Elizabeth Leisegang (Liz), aged 83 years, of Fortrose. Beloved wife of Julian. Private cremation followed by funeral service on Thursday 2nd July at 12noon in Fortrose Free Church to which all are welcome to attend. Donations for Cancer Research UK can be given at the service.
TAYLOR (INVERNESS / ELGIN)
Peacefully at home on 13th June 2026, Ronnie Taylor, aged 59 years of Tornagrain, Inverness, formally of Elgin. Proud worker on Oil Rigs in the North Sea. Beloved husband to Dawn, proud father to David and Ashley, cherished grandad to Olivia, Elsie-Mae and Romy, a loving brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Wednesday 1st July at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend, family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Macmillan Nurses may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via Ronnie Taylor, 01/07/2026, 11:00am
FRASER (CROY)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 16th June 2026, William J. Fraser, aged 90 years, Eilean View, Little Croy. Dear husband of Catherine, father and granda. Funeral Service on Monday 29th June at 1pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter burial private. Donations in lieu of flowers for Macmillan Nurses can be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
MORGAN (CONON BRIDGE)
The Funeral Ceremony for the late John Huw Morgan of Conon Bridge will take place on Monday 6th July at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Livestream available via Mr John Huw Morgan, 06/07/2026, 12noon
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
MCINTOSH (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Highland Hospice on 14th June 2026, Charlie McIntosh, aged 70 years, Columba Road, Inverness. Much loved husband of Fiona, dearly loved dad of Victoria, proud granda of Lewis and Kyle, dear father in law of Dougie, a dear brother and uncle. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 25th June 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 Charlie for Highland Hospice may be given at the Ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
MacGillivray (Inverness)
Peacefully in the excellent care of Ward 7C Raigmore Hospital on Saturday 13th June 2026 after a short illness, Bertha MacGillivray (nee Christie), aged 91 years, Towerhill Avenue, Cradlehall. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Ruth, John and Elaine, loving mother in law of Kenny and Yvonne, adored Granny ‘B’ to Thomas, Matthew and Emma, a cherished sister in law, aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 30th June 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 Bertha for Ward 7C Raigmore Hospital can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
LAMONT (EVANTON)
Peacefully at home on 10th June 2026 with her loving family by her side, Dorothy Lamont (Rosie), aged 90 years, Novar Crescent, Evanton. Beloved wife of the late Murdo Lamont, a much loved mum, granny and aunt. Funeral service on Friday 26th June at 12 noon in Kiltearn Parish Church, Evanton; thereafter to Kiltearn Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Dorothy for Dementia UK may be given at the service.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
MILNE (EVANTON)
The Milne family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us following our recent loss. We are deeply grateful for the many kind messages, cards, flowers, and expressions of sympathy, as well as to everyone who attended the service. Your kindness and support have been a great comfort during this difficult time. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Nicky Marr, Celebrant, for delivering such a personal and heartfelt tribute that truly reflected a life well lived. Our grateful thanks also go to John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their compassion, professionalism, and attentive care throughout the entire process, which brought us great comfort at such a difficult time. Your kindness and support will always be remembered.
Bell (Inverness)
The family of the late Denis Bell wish to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy following their recent loss. Special thanks to Rev David Scott and Inshes East Church for their wonderful support and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thank you to who attended the service and generously donated £838.00 to Cancer Research UK.
BETHUNE (MARYBURGH)
Panja and Cathel wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind sympathy shown on their sad loss of Duncan. They also wish to thank the doctors and nursing staff of Ward 2A, Raigmore Hospital, for the compassionate care provided to Duncan. Special thanks go to Maria Dickson, Celebrant, for conducting such a thoughtful and uplifting service. Finally, sincere thanks are extended to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, and especially to Drew Green, for their excellent and supportive funeral arrangements. A collection was held during the funeral service to benefit Ward 2A, (Stroke Unit) Raigmore Hospital, which raised an overwhelming total of £1,000.
MACDONALD (North Kessock)
The family of the late John MacDonald would like to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends for their love and kindness during this difficult time. They would also like to thank all the doctors, nurses and carers for the care and support shown to John while he was at home. Special thanks to Rev. Murdo Campbell for conducting a fitting service, and to all who attended and donated generously the amount of £1370 for Marie Curie Scotland North. Finally, thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their compassion and guidance throughout the funeral arrangements.
MACKAY (CONON BRIDGE)
The family of the late Hamish MacKay wish to thank all family, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. They would also like to thank all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £468.60 to the Dingwall Accordion & Fiddle Club. Thank you to Rev. Stephen Macdonald and to John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their excellent funeral arrangements.
KENNEDY (INVERNESS)
Lynne and Isobel would like to thank everyone who kindly came to the celebration of his life on 10th June. It was a terrific tribute to commemorate his life and the memories he made. He would have been so honoured that friends, family and neighbours took the time to attend and that £495 was raised towards Cancer Research. They would like to extend an extra warm thanks to the incredible staff at Raigmore Hospital for the many years of support to both him and his wife Wilma, and especially Sara Ramsay for her incredible care. Also to Drew Green and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their professionalism and guidance and lastly, Julie Snowden, the Celebrant, who during an emotional time, helped navigate this difficult task with such compassion.
Cormack (Inverness)
Helen, Steven, Allan and Neil would like to thank all our family and friends for all the cards, flowers and kindness shown to us. Thank you to the Crown Medical Practice, neighbours in Mile End Place, Eildon Carers and Cameron House, where Ella was looked after with such care, attention and kindness. To Reverend Angus Macrae for his comforting service. The Mercure Hotel for their excellent catering, Simpson’s Garden Centre for the lovely flowers and all who attended the funeral service at the church and graveside and for the generous donations of £136.50 for Alzheimer Scotland and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their care and compassion.
DOUGLAS (INVERMORISTON)
Mrs Douglas and family would like to thank everyone for their kind words, cards and flowers of condolences and support through the recent bereavement of Mr Matthew Douglas. They would also like to extend their sincere thanks to Ward 5A and Ward 7C along with a sincere special thanks to the Macmillan Nursing Team in Raigmore for a very high standard of care and compassion.
