Family Notices

The family would like to share our sincere thanks to the many friends and relatives who helped during our recent sad loss. We have been moved by the messages of sympathy and kind words. Grateful thanks to Rev. Jim Reid for returning to his old parish and giving such a lovely service. This was Nan's special wish and brought her great comfort. Thanks also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for a fitting funeral and their care and compassion with the arrangements.

The family of the late Patrick McSorley wish to thank all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thank you to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £390 to Munlochy Animal Aid.  They also wish to thank the doctors and nursing staff of ward 7A Raigmore Hospital for their care.  Special thanks to Maria Dickson of Amethyst Ceremonies for her uplifting service.  Finally thank you to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.   

The family of the late Irene Gillespie thank all relatives and friends for sympathy and support shown to them in their recent bereavement.  Thanks to all the staff and doctors at Raigmore Hospital for their care over many years, particularly the nurses and medical staff on Wards 2A and 2C, to Highland Home Carers who supported Irene at home over the last year and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £240 to Alzheimer Scotland and the Highland Breast Care Association.  Special thanks to Nicky Marr, Humanist Celebrant for their celebration of Irene’s life which truly captured her independent spirit. Thanks also to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements. 

22 Chestnut Road, Billingshurst. West Sussex 

The family of the late Maureen Fraser 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 at Culloden Surgery for their care.  Special thanks to Rev Alasdair Macleod for his uplifting service.  Further thanks to Lochardil Hotel for hosting the funeral tea. Finally thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, especially Drew Green for their excellent funeral arrangements.

The family of the late Tracey Jane Addie would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the kindness, support and sympathy shown to them throughout their recent sad bereavement.  Special thanks to Maria Dickson, Celebrant, for her thoughtful and comforting service, and to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their professional and compassionate funeral arrangements.     The family wish to thank all who attended the service and those who generously donated in Tracey’s memory. A total of £525 has been raised for Highland Hospice. The family also wish to thank all those who were involved in Tracey’s care.       

125 Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness

Ron, Tom, Chris and families would like to express their deepest thanks to all who sent cards and letters following their recent loss and to so many who travelled from near and far, to be part of Irmtraut's funeral service and celebration of her remarkable life. Thank you so much for your generosity in giving to our chosen charity at the service, £1070 was raised for Cancer Research UK.  Grateful thanks to Deacon Dot Getliffe for her uplifting conduct of the service at St Stephen's, to church organiser Joan Darcy for her skilful and sympathetic organisation of the service and her kindness to our families throughout, to church organist and friend Andrew Stevenson for his lovely music and to Chloe Ross for her beautiful display of spring flowers. A special mention to the staff at Raigmore Hospital Ward GA for their truly wonderful care. Thank you to all the staff at The Kingsmills Hotel for looking after everyone at both our family gathering and the funeral reception. Finally, heartfelt thanks to Vicki Fraser and her team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their kindness, compassion and professionalism throughout such a difficult time. 

With love and sincere thanks - The Stevenson & Burdon families.

The family of the late Ina Paterson wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. They also wish to thank the doctors and nursing staff of ward 7A Raigmore Hospital for their care and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £536 for Sunflower Carers.  Special thanks to Rev David Scott for his uplifting service. Thanks also to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements. 

The family of the late Barry would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their sad loss.  We appreciate all their love and support.  We would like to thank the staff of Raigmore Hospital, Ward GC for their care and attention.  Thank you to Glynis Woodhead, Celebrant for her comforting service and John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the beautiful display of flowers and Lochardil House for their hospitality following the service.  Finally thank you so much to everyone who attended the service, or watched online, and for the kind donations to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and Mikeysline in memory of Barry.