Family Notices
YOUNG (CULBOKIE)
Peacefully at Southside Care Home, Inverness on 12th May 2026 Christina Young, aged 88 years, of Culbokie. Beloved wife of the late Iain Young, a loving mother, granny and great granny. Funeral private at her own request.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
Lumsden ((Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 9th May 2026, Lily Mary Lumsden (nee Henderson), aged 91 years, RIP. Beloved wife of the late Archie Lumsden, much loved mum of James and David, a loving granny, great granny, mother in law and aunt.
Funeral details to follow.
CATTO (Edinburgh / Inverness)
Peacefully at Queens Manor Care Home, Edinburgh, on 8th May 2026, Rena Ross Catto, (nee Mackay), aged 98 years, formally of Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness. Cherished wife of the late William, dearly loved mother to Jane and Fiona, much loved grandmother to Rebecca and Emma. Funeral service private.
SANDHAM (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 13th May 2026, after a short illness Rosemary Sandham, aged 75 years, Balloch. Beloved wife of the late Robert, a much loved mum and granny.
Funeral details to follow.
MCPHEE (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at home on Monday 4th May 2026, Colin McPhee (Trampie) aged 68 years of Craigton Avenue, Inverness. Dearly loved husband of Normena. Treasured brother, brother-in law, uncle, great uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Wednesday 20th May at 12.30pm at 25 Craigton Avenue, thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations if desired for the Macmillan Suite at Raigmore Hospital can be given at the Ceremony.
GUNN (INVERNESS)
Suddenly at home on 3rd May 2026, Frances Gunn (nee MacBean), aged 73 years, Grigor Drive, Inverness. Sales Administrator, Corrie Motors. Much loved wife of Norman, dearly loved mum and mum-in-law of Emma and Malcolm, loving sister of Anona, Sandra and Lesley, a dear auntie and a special friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 29th May at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Frances for Highland Hospice and Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the Ceremony. Livestream via Frances Gunn, 29/05/2026, 11:00am
SMITH (DINGWALL, INVERNESS)
Peacefully after a short illness at Raigmore Hospital on 1st May 2026, Patricia Smith, aged 95 years. Devoted daughter of the late Norah, sister to the late Peter and David, aunt to six nieces and nephews, and great aunt to thirteen, also a friend to many, most of whom have sadly passed along the way. Funeral service on Thursday 21st May at 1pm in St Clement’s Parish Church, Dingwall; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made at the service for Loch Fleet Nature Reserve, Dornoch - a place Patricia loved to visit.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son, Lovat House, Dingwall.
LINGARD
With great sadness our darling boy, Daniel Andrew Craig Lingard, was called to join the angels on 25th April 2026, aged 3 years. A beloved son, brother, grandson, great grandson and nephew. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 15th May at 12 noon in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which family and friends are welcome to attend; thereafter burial private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Daniel for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
MACLEAN (Berneray / Inverness)
Suddenly but peacefully with family by his side, at Raigmore Hospital on 6th May 2026, John (Seonaidh Alick) MacLean, Berneray and Inverness, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Mary, adored Dad of Rita, Kathleen and Alice, loving Grandpa of Peter, Andrew, Lauren and James, dearly loved brother of Alasdair, Jessie, Donald John and Peggy. A loving father in law, uncle, brother in law and a dear friend to many. Funeral ceremony to be held in Berneray Church of Scotland, date to be confirmed. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of John for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland can be given at the ceremony.
MURRAY (Edinburgh / Inverness)
Peacefully at Blenham House Nursing Home, Edinburgh on 3rd May 2026, Joan Murray (née Miller), aged 74 years, formerly of Dalneigh, Inverness. Much loved mother, grandmother, sister and auntie. Funeral Ceremony on Saturday 23rd May at 11.30am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers welcome. Donations in memory of Joan for Demetia UK can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
DUGGIE (FORTROSE)
Passed away to be with her Lord on 30th April 2026, Kathleen Duggie (née Sinclair) aged 85 years, Fortrose. Retired school teacher Nairn Academy and Mutare Girls' High School, Zimbabwe. Beloved wife of the late Bill Duggie and a much loved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Funeral service on Monday 25th May at 10.30am in Fortrose Free Church; thereafter to Fortrose & Rosemarkie New Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Kathleen for Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service.
MACDONALD (INVERNESS)
Peacefully in the care of Cheshire House, Ness Walk, Inverness on 26th April 2026, (Hamish) James Alexander Macdonald, aged 84 years, formerly of Hill Cottage and Garry Crescent, Invergarry. Dearly loved uncle of Patricia, Sheena and the late Rona and a much loved great uncle. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 14th May 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 Hamish for Cheshire House may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
THORNTON (MARYBURGH)
Peacefully at Seaforth House, Maryburgh on 1st May 2026, Bridget Helen Thornton, aged 60 years, Cambrai Court, Dingwall. Beloved daughter of the late Richard and Jean Thornton, much loved sister of Claire and Nick, a dear aunt, great aunt and sister in law. Funeral Service on Tuesday 26th May at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bridget for Redwings Horse Sanctuary may be given at the service. Livestream available via Bridget Thornton, 26/05/2026, 12noon
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
TIPPET (INVERNESS)
Very suddenly at home on 19th April 2026, Wayne Tippet, aged 45 years, 45 Kessock Avenue. A dearly loved son, brother, uncle, cousin and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 12th May at 12.15pm at 45 Kessock Avenue, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Wayne for Epilepsy Action may be given at the ceremony.
PATIENCE (AVOCH)
Suddenly but peacefully, with family by her side at Raigmore Hospital on 27th April 2026, Jane Patience, Avoch, aged 59 years. Former staff nurse, Raigmore Hospital. Beloved wife of John, an adored mam of Ewen and Faye, loving sister to Alison and Margo and a devoted daughter of Moira and the late George. A loving auntie, sister in law, well thought of neighbour and special friend to many. Forever loved and missed. Funeral Service on Saturday 16th May at 10am in Avoch Congregational Church; thereafter to Avoch New Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jane for Diabetes UK can be given at the service.
MacInnes (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 25th April 2026, Donald MacInnes, ‘Whispers’, aged 84 years, Mile End Place, Inverness. Much loved dad of Iain and Andrew, loving granda to Rebecca and Sarah, fun great granda to Louie, Flynn, Jess and Rory, dearly loved brother of Janet and Eddie, dear father in law to Pam and Amanda. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 12th May at 11am in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Donnie for Macmillan Nurses can be given at the ceremony.
BRUNTLETT (Tornagrain)
Stephanie Jane (nee Bird) passed away peacefully in the care of Nairn Town and County Hospital with her husband by her side on Monday 20th April 2026, aged 66 years. Late of the Army Intelligence Corps. Youngest daughter of the late Colonel J. A. C. Bird, OBE, DL and the late Mrs Ruth McKenzie Bird. Loving and devoted wife to Leslie, loving sister to Mrs Leslie Glegg and to the late Dr Anne Sweeney. Affectionate Aunt to Anthony and John. She will be sadly missed and forever loved by all who knew her. Funeral Service on Monday 18th May at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation if desired can be made at the service for Highland Hospice. Livestream via Stephanie Bruntlett, 18/05/2026, 12noon
BOLSTER (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at the RNI Community Hospital, Inverness on Saturday 18th April 2026 Evelyn Bolster (nee Cameron) aged 98 years, Oakwood Court, Inverness, formerly of Achiltibuie. Beloved wife of the late Dr J. A. Bolster. Sadly missed by all her family. Funeral Service on Friday 15th May at 12noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
Gardiner (North Kessock)
Peacefully at home after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family, on 27th April 2026, Mary, aged 79 years, Craigton, North Kessock (retired nurse), dearly loved wife of the late Malcolm (Max). Dear mother to Wallace, Anne and Don, much loved granny to Hannah, Katie, Cayla, Lauren, Jessica and Megan. Great Granny to Isla. Funeral Service on Wednesday 13th May at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, to which all friends are respectfully invited; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Mary for Highland Hospice may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
STEELE (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 25th April 2026 in the presence of his family. John Steele, aged 84 years, Culloden. Loving husband, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and father in law. Cremation private.
GARDINER (North Kessock)
The family of the late Mary Gardiner would like to express their sincere thanks to all who attended her service on 13th May and to those who donated so generously to the Highland Hospice, with £322 raised. Grateful thanks to Mr Alan Smurthwaite for a heartfelt service. Finally, special thanks to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their excellent funeral arrangements and their care and compassion throughout our sad bereavement.
EDWARDS (BUNCHREW)
The family of the late Marion Edwards wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement; personally, by card and telephone, also for donations made in her honour to The Highland Hospice. They also wish to thank the doctors and staff at Kinmylies Medical Practice, district nurses and all the sunflower nurses that made many visits to her home to care for her. Special thanks to Rev Innes Macsween from Tornagrain and Petty Church for his services at both the funeral home and later at Logie Easter for interment. Thanks to Invergordon Social Club for their fantastic spread. Finally, special thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for the attention to detail, professional handling of all aspects of a beautiful service and fitting tribute to our dear mother, sister, grandmother and aunt.
PARK (INVERNESS)
The family of the late John Park wish to sincerely thank everyone who has supported them following their loss. Your kind words, cards, visits, and presence at the funeral meant so much and have been a great comfort to us all. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Kingsmills Medical Practice, the various care teams, Marie Curie overnight care, physio and community nurses for the kindness, care and dignity shown to John. A special thank you to Rev Iain Macritchie for his comforting service and many visits over the last 6 months and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street Inverness for their guidance and support in arranging the funeral. Donations amounting to £1,144.80 were collected in Johns’ memory for Sunflower Care Team. Thanks to the Kingsmills Hotel for the refreshments.
Cumming (Inverness)
Karen, Ricky, Sophie and Hilary wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement; personally, by cards and telephone, also for all the beautiful floral tributes received. They also wish to thank the doctors and staff of Cairn Medical Practice, Ward 6A and Ward 2C Raigmore Hospital for their care. Special thanks to Glynis Woodhead, Celebrant for her uplifting service. Finally, thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, especially Vicki Fraser for their excellent funeral arrangements. Donations amounting to £921.00 for HALO were donated at the ceremony.
WATSON (LOCHCARRON)
Tom, Thomas and Susan wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the sympathy shown to them after the loss of Edie and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £1410 which will be shared between the Lochcarron Centre, Macmillan Cancer Support and the Church of Scotland. They also wish to thank the staff at the Lochcarron Medical Practice and the Macmillan Nurses for all the care they showed to Edie. Special thanks to Rev. Fred Vincent for his beautiful service and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their kind and sensitive attention with the funeral arrangements.
COOK (INVENRESS)
Caroline’s sisters and their respective families wish to give thanks to all friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy on their recent sad bereavement. They also wish to thank the doctors and nurses of both Ward 7C and the Renal Unit at Raigmore Hospital for their care, kindness and support. Special thanks also to Julie Snowden, Celebrant, for the sincere and thoughtful service. Lastly, a grateful thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their very professional and considerate undertaking of the funeral arrangements.
