Family Notices
GUNN (NAIRN)
Peacefully at home on 9th October 2025, Yvonne Gladys Gunn, aged 84 years, Sutors Gate, Nairn (retired Primary Advisor and Vice President of The Nairn Golf Club). Dearly loved mum of Ivor and Graeme, dear mother in law of Sandra and mother in law to be to Sharon, much loved granny of Steven, Hayley and Jill, step mum to Nicola, and a good friend to many. A celebration of Yvonne’s life will take place on Wednesday 22nd October at 12noon in Nairn Old Parish Church to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter burial private. Please wear bright colours at Yvonne’s request. Donations in lieu of flowers for Cancer Research UK can be given at the service.
Hamilton (Inverness)
At Raigmore Hospital on 11th October 2025, after a long illness bravely borne, Jean Hamilton, aged 86 years, much loved sister of Una, beloved daughter of the late David and Jean, also a dearly loved auntie Jean to many. Funeral service on Monday 27th October at 10.45am in Crown Church, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jean for Costello Kids and Highland Hospice can be given at the service. Click here for the livestream
COX (DINGWALL)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 11th October 2025, Rose Cox, aged 83 years, Nicols Court, Dingwall. Beloved wife of the late Richard, dearly loved mother of Steven and Simon, a dear sister and aunt. Funeral private at her own request.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
DUNCAN (Inverness)
After a steady decline in health and courageously living with the latter stages of Parkinson’s disease and related dementia, Gordon McDonald Duncan, aged 85 years, Provost Smith Crescent, Inverness, late of Cannich, passed away on Saturday 4th October 2025 at Raigmore Hospital. As a family we feel truly blessed as he was a loving, devoted and loyal husband, also an adoring, very protective and fun loving dad and grandad. A much respected gentle man to all who knew him. Always young at heart. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday 21st October 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 Gordon for Parkinson’s UK may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
GIBBINS (STRATHCANAIRD)
At home on 7th October 2025, Alan Arthur Terry Gibbins, aged 83 years. Cremation private.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
WEBSTER (Inverness)
Peacefully at Highview House Care Home on 3rd October 2025, Bobbie Webster, aged 74 years, Rangemore Road, Inverness, retired teacher of Art & Design. Beloved wife of Fred Webster. Funeral ceremony on Wednesday 15th October at 1pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bobbie for Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the ceremony.
ROBERTSON (INVERNESS)
Peacefully, with his family by his side at Raigmore Hospital on 5th October 2025, after an illness bravely fought, John Fraser Robertson, aged 85 years, Highfield Avenue, Inverness, well respected Piper. Beloved husband of the late Ivy, dearly loved Dad of Tina, proud granda of Shannon, also a dear brother and uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 16th October at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John for Poppy Scotland may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
SMITH (Inverness)
Peacefully, with her family beside her, on Wednesday 1st October 2025, Joanne Margaret Smith, aged 62 years, 102 Drakies Avenue, Inverness, PSA at Duncan Forbes School. Loving and much loved mother, daughter, sister, auntie and cousin. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service on Monday 13th October at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Joanne for Crohn’s & Colitis UK can be given at the service.
BROWN (LOCHUSSIE, DINGWALL)
Peacefully at home on 30th September 2025 after an illness bravely fought, Robert (Bob) Brown, aged 76 years, Lochussie, Dingwall, formerly Bridgend Farm, Linlithgow. A loving husband of Elspeth, dearly loved dad of Gavin, Allan and Iain, a much-loved grandpa, father-in-law, brother and uncle, and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Monday 13th October at 1pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bob for the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
TOPPING (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Highland Hospice, after a lengthy illness bravely fought with her husband by her side, on the morning of Monday 29th September 2025, Linda (nee Mackay), aged 77 years. Beloved wife of David Topping, loving mother of Steven and Martin, mother-in-law of Heather and Caroline, a much-loved granny of Ruth, David, Kirsty, Roslyn, Lewis and Amy. “Home with her Lord Jesus”. Funeral service on Thursday 9th October at 11am, in Inshes East Church, Inverness. All friends respectfully invited. Interment private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Linda for Highland Hospice may be given at the service. Livestream available via (click here).
CLARE (INverness)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David George Clare, who left us peacefully whilst in the care of the Highland Hospice on 25th September 2025 at the age of 86. Formerly Section, then Group Manager, Deck Assembly, McDermotts, Ardersier; beloved & cherished husband of Yvonne, devoted & much loved dad of Lisa and Paul, supportive and caring father-in-law of Alison and David, treasured and proud grandad of Kian, Tyler, Shaun, Alehya, and dear brother of Ruth and Audrey, will be missed deeply and remembered with much love and gratitude. Though our hearts ache, we find comfort in the legacy he leaves behind - a legacy of love, generosity, and a can-do attitude. Forever in our hearts, David - your love lives on in every one of us. Rest in eternal peace. Cremation private at his own request.
MCKAY (INVERNESS)
Unexpectedly at home on 24th September 2025, John Conal McKay, aged 88 years, Broomhall Court, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Rae, much loved dad of Ola and Karen, cherished grandad/grandpa of Mairi, Harris, Jamie and great grandad to Cameron, a dear uncle, father in law and brother in law. Funeral Ceremony on Monday 6th October at 1pm in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John for Munlochy Animal Aid may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via John Conal McKay, 06/10/2025, 1:00pm A private interment of John’s ashes will take place in Broadford Cemetery, Isle of Skye.
PATTINSON (FORTROSE)
Suddenly but peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 22nd September 2025, Ian Pattinson, aged 94 years, Feddon Hill, Fortrose. Much loved partner of Jean, proud dad of Clive and Katie. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 2nd October at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
TAINSH (Inverness)
Suddenly at home on 22nd September 2025, Margaret Sutherland Tainsh, aged 60 years, Bruce Gardens, Inverness, a dearly loved wife, mum, nana and sister. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 7th October at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend and to wear sparkly or bright coloured clothing. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret for Gateway (HHT) may be given at the ceremony.
TOPPING (INVERNESS)
David and family of the late Linda Topping wish to thank relatives, neighbours and many friends for the kind expressions of sympathy and for the help and support extended to them in their recent sad bereavement. Thanks to all staff at Kingsmills Medical Practice, particularly Drs Anderson and Mathieson for their exceptional care of Linda, especially during her 10 months of palliative care. Grateful thanks also to Donald Mackay at Macmillan Services, Sunflower Carers and the Community Nurses for their home care visits and to all the staff of the Highland Hospice where outstanding care and compassion was extended to Linda during her final days in this life and also for the kindness and compassion extended to David and family during their many visits. A very special thanks to Rev David Scott, Inshes East Church for an exceptionally uplifting service and for his compassionate Christian handling of the interment the following day at Dornoch. Further thanks to Vicki Fraser, Drew Green and team of John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their professionalism and excellent care, help and compassion with the funeral arrangements. Thanks to everyone who donated to the Highland Hospice at the church service, realizing a total of £1,315.50
ROTHNIE (INVERNESS)
Roni and David wish to thank most sincerely all family, friends and neighbours for sympathy shown to them in their time of bereavement. Flowers and cards with your kind sentiments gave us great comfort. Special thanks to Rev. Scott McRoberts (St Columba Church) for his uplifting service. Also a thank you to all staff at Riverside Medical Centre, the Paramedics for their quick attendance, the Doctors and Nurses at Raigmore Hospital, especially in Ward 4B. Special thanks to friends who supported us in the ward and at home. Thank you to all who came to pay their respects. A £500 donation went to the “Stroke Unit Endowment Fund, Raigmore Hospital”. Finally, a thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, especially Vicki Fraser, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
GLYNNE-PERCY (Dalarossie)
The Glynne-Percy family would like to thank all who attended the funeral of Ann at Dalarossie Church on 30th September 2025 and for the kind contributions to the British Heart Foundation and to Cancer Research UK, in her memory. We would also like to thank all those who could not attend but sent messages of condolence and/or made contributions to Ann’s selected charities. In addition, we would like to thank the staff at Daviot Care Home for their kind support and care for our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother over the past year. Finally, we would also like to thank Vicki Fraser and all the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their exceptional consideration and support over the funeral arrangements.
HILL (INVERNESS)
Stephanie’s family wish to thank everyone who attended the celebration of her life on 24th September and hope you enjoyed your cakes. Thank you for your kind donations towards the two new rooms in Ward 4A being furnished to help long stay patients on the Ward. Also thank you to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son; to Julie Snowden, Celebrant for embracing the ‘sparkle’ and doing things Stephanie’s way.
Ross (Inverness)
The family of the late Albert (Bert) Ross wish to sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all who attended his funeral and donated so generously the amount of £156 to ‘Friends of Raigmore Hospital’. Heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff in Ward 5C and HDU(GB) for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Bert. Special thanks to Rev Scott Polworth for his support and wonderful service. Lastly to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, we would like to express our grateful thanks for the exemplary care, compassion and support with the funeral arrangements.
CLARK (Nairn)
The family of the late Peter Clark wish to give thanks to God for his life and to convey their sincere appreciation to all those who have offered kindness and support during his time at Raigmore Hospital and in their recent bereavement. This is including all family and friends, the hospital chaplains Cate, Susan and their team, the staff of ward 7C, John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, Simpson’s Garden Centre, Kingsmills Hotel, and all who generously donated to Parkinson’s UK in Peter’s memory. The many cards, messages, floral tributes and kindnesses have been a great comfort during this difficult time.
