Family Notices
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
MACPHERSON (NORTH KESSOCK)
Very suddenly on 3rd August 2026, Alasdair MacPherson (Ali), aged 57 years, North Kessock. Devoted and loving husband of Fiona, much loved son of Margo and the late Donald Alick, brother, uncle and a dear friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Wednesday 26th August at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend, dress casual, thereafter cremation private. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Ali for North Kessock Rowing Club may be given at the ceremony. Car Parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via https://johnfraserandson.com/live-services
AITKEN (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 2nd August 2026 with her daughters by her side, Eva Alexandra Aitken, aged 96 years, Balloch. Beloved wife of the late William Aitken, a much loved mamma, mormor, mother in law and aunt. Funeral Service on Friday 28th August at 11am in Ness Bank Church; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Eva for Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the service. Livestream available via https://vimeo.com/event/5113097
BARBER (Inverness)
Peacefully at home with family on 4th August 2026, after an illness fought with grace and dignity, Lynda Barber (nee MacGregor), aged 65 years, Leys Drive, Inverness (of Lynda Barber Independent Financial Planning Ltd.) Beloved wife of Ian, dearly loved mother of Ross, Amy and Keith, proud granny to Astrid, a dear sister, mother in law and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 25th August at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter committal private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Lynda for the Macmillan Suite (outpatient chemo unit) can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
COLEMAN (INVERNESS)
Peacefully on Thursday 30th July 2026 at Raigmore Hospital in her son Peter’s arms, with her sister Maggi right by her side. Gloria, (nee Denoon) Slackbuie, formerly of Smithton and Westhill. After a long illness faced like a lioness. Most loving and loved mum of young Les Macdonald, Leanne, Julie, Barry, Peter and Susan, very proud and devoted Granny of Chester (Granny’s wee bairn), precious sister of Maggi and Helen, loving Auntie to Brandon, Kylie, Elaine, Lee, Demi, Olivia, Ruby, Jude, Leon, Jaxon, Leila, Lorna and Charlie. Funeral Service on Monday 24th August at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private at her own request. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired, to the British Heart Foundation may be given at the service.
A big thank you to all the nurses and doctors on Ward 7A for their amazing care of our Gloria.
Night night Gloria. Fly high straight into the arms of your boy Les who is waiting for you xx
COOPER (FORT AUGUSTUS)
Sadly, on the 21st July 2026, James Allan Cooper (known as Allan), aged 67 years, of Fort Augustus, passed away peacefully. Much loved father to Gillian and Rona and a dear friend to many. The Funeral Ceremony will be held on Saturday 15th August at 11am in Fort Augustus Village Hall. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Livestream available via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86824458347?pwd=Nyk3vfCXvd9tc1qaOdy4YDn7MXGG8i.1
Fraser (Inverness)
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden but peaceful death of Donald Fraser, of Firthview Road, Inverness, on 23rd July 2026. He was a much-loved husband of Lyn, devoted dad to Ross, and a dear uncle, brother, cousin and good friend to many. Funeral Service on Friday 14th August at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations for British Heart Foundation can be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
JOHNSTON (INverness)
Peacefully at home on 3rd August 2026, Peter Sutherland Johnston, aged 78 years, Lower Kessock Street, Inverness, retired offshore worker. A loving dad, grandad, brother, uncle and great uncle. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 20th August at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Peter for Sunflower Home Care may be given at the Ceremony. Livestream via Peter Johnston - 20/08/26 - 12 noon
MERRICK (Abriachan)
Peacefully at home on 28th July 2026, Tony Merrick, aged 79 years, Abriachan, retired Helicopter and Air Ambulance Pilot. A much loved husband, dad, papa and father in law. Cremation private.
OORLOFF (ALLIGIN)
Peacefully in the excellent care of Raigmore Hospital on 17th July 2026, Lucien Oorloff, aged 96 years. Beloved husband of June for 65 years, known locally as the MacOrloffs. Funeral Service on Tuesday 11th August at 12 noon in Torridon Community Hall; thereafter to Annat Cemetery. All welcome to attend. No flowers please, but donations for Torridon Community Hall and Kinlochewe Free Church may be given at the service.
HEADLEY
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 14th July 2026, Campbell, aged 78 years, of Muirtown Street, Inverness. Sadly missed by his sister Anne and her children Claire, Stewart and Katherine. Funeral private at his own request.
PEARSON (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 26th July 2026, Bruce Pearson, aged 74 years, Drakies. Beloved husband of Anna, much loved dad of Halina and Christine, also a loving grandad. Funeral private at his own request.
MUNRO (CONON BRIDGE)
Peacefully at home on 27th July 2026, Roderick MacKenzie Munro (Eric), aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen, beloved father of Anne, Charlie and Erica, loved and loving uncle, brother and grandfather. Funeral Service on Monday 10th August at 10am in Ferintosh Church of Scotland, Conon Bridge; thereafter to Urquhart New Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Eric for Ross Memorial Hospital and Conon Bridge Lunch Club can be given at the service.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
CAMPBELL (STRATHPEFFER)
Peacefully at Lochbroom House, Ullapool on 25th July 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Jemmy Campbell (nee Sinclair), aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Sandy, loving mum, granny, great granny, mother in law, sister, sister in law and aunt. Funeral Service on Thursday 13th August at 1pm in Fodderty & Strathpeffer Church of Scotland; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jemmy for Wick RNLI and Lochbroom House may be given at the service.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
Dawson (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 19th July 2026, Andy Dawson, aged 71 years, Boswell Road, Inverness. Much loved father and friend to many. Funeral service on Friday 7th August at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Andy for MND Scotland may be given at the service. Livestream available Andy Dawson, 07/08/2026, 11:00am
CRUICKSHANK (CONON BRIDGE)
Peacefully at home on 26th July 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Lorna Cruickshank, aged 56 years, Conon Bridge, a much loved wife, mum, daughter, sister and auntie. Funeral Service on Friday 7th August at 2pm in Ferintosh Church of Scotland, Conon Bridge. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Lorna for Maggie’s, Highlands may be given at the service.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
KREMER (MUNLOCHY)
Suddenly on 18th July 2026, Frank Kremer, aged 61 years, heating engineer, of Munlochy. Dearly loved husband of Karin; much loved dad of Matthias, Antje, John and Duncan; Opa to Henry; also a dear brother and father-in-law and climbing-dad to many. Funeral Ceremony on Wednesday 5th August at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend, and to wear bright/casual clothing. No flowers please, but donations for Glencoe Mountain Rescue may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
Ross (Inverness)
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Mum, Mabel Ross, formally of Sea Lock, Clachnaharry on 8th July 2026. She was a much-loved wife, mum, granny, sister, aunt and friend whose kindness and love touched the lives of so many. Mabel was well known for her work in the community and as the wee lady who lived at the end of the canal. She could be found chatting with dog walkers, boat people and passers-by on a daily basis. Mabel was best known as a founding member and librarian of the Highland Mobile Toy Library. She was often seen driving a van full of toys all across the Highlands and was affectionately known as “The Toy Lady” by many of the children. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday 6th August at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter interment at Kilvean Cemetery. All will be made very welcome. Flowers are welcome or donations to Alzheimer’s Scotland or The Haven Centre. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her. Our family are grateful for all the kind messages and memories shared with us in recent days. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestreaming via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
WATTERS (ROSEMARKIE)
Peacefully at Highland Hospice on 8th July 2026, Sharon, aged 54 years, of Rosemarkie, former GP at Dingwall Medical Practice. Dearly loved wife of Miles, much loved mother of Thom, Ben and Jess, to say nothing of the dogs. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 30th July at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Dogs Trust (https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/), Highland Hospice (https://highlandhospice.org/) and Macmillan (https://www.macmillan.org.uk/donate) may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via Sharon Elizabeth Watters, 30/07/2026, 12noon
MUNRO (CONON BRIDGE)
The family of the late Eric Munro would like to thank all relatives and friends for their support and expressions of sympathy following their recent bereavement. We offer our sincere thanks to Rev Stephen Macdonald for his uplifting service and for his kindness and care. Thank you to all who attended the funeral service; your presence was a real comfort and the sum of £1,200 was generously given, to be shared between the Ross Memorial Hospital and Conon Bridge Lunch Club. Many thanks to Drs Brown and Mackintosh and all at Dingwall Health Centre, to the community nurses and to the wonderful carers. Sincere thanks to Vicki Fraser and her team at John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their exemplary care and kindness, to Daisy Rue Flowers for the truly lovely floral tributes and to the piper, Mr Sandy MacDonell who played so beautifully at the graveside.
CRUICKSHANK (CONON BRIDGE)
The family of the late Lorna Cruickshank would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all family, friends and colleagues for the support, compassion and thoughtful acts of kindness. Grateful thanks to Rev Stephen Macdonald for his comforting service and to John Fraser & Son of Lovat House for their funeral guidance. The family would also like to share that £1,010.00 was generously collected at Lorna’s funeral service for Maggie’s Highlands, in her memory. They are grateful to everyone who contributed to this wonderful cause.
KREMER (MUNLOCHY)
Karin and family of the late Frank Kremer wish to thank all relatives and friends for the sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement, and the kindness and care shown by Frank’s friends and colleagues and the local community. Thanks to the volunteers and staff at Glencoe Mountain Rescue, the crew of Coastguard Rescue R853 and R851, Heather Nicoll of Glencoe Police, and McLellan Funeral Directors in their care of Frank; and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £1711.52 to Glencoe Mountain Rescue. Special thanks to Humanist Heather Butlin for her uplifting and fitting service. Thanks also to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their ceaseless sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
Dudgeon (Inverness)
The family of the late Caroline Jane Dudgeon would like to thank the many relatives, friends, neighbours, former colleagues, and former students for their kind messages and support during their recent sad loss. Thanks also to the oncology staff at Raigmore Hospital, Maggie’s Highlands, the Macmillan Cancer Support Team and the PCRS Sunflower Team at the Highland Hospice. Special thanks to the Reverend Jenny Adams for her support and conducting the funeral service so perfectly. The family would like to thank all who donated so generously to Cancer Research UK raising £697 and John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, who provided an excellent professional and compassionate service.
JACKSON (Inverness)
The family of the late Marcus Jackson would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind words, messages, cards, flowers, phone calls and thoughtful gestures following the passing of our beloved Dad. The love, support and kindness shown to our family during this incredibly difficult time have meant more to us than words can express. We are truly grateful to everyone who took the time to attend his funeral and join us in celebrating his life. A special and heartfelt thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their exceptional care, compassion and support, and for guiding and supporting our family through such a difficult time with such kindness and understanding.
MACKENZIE (DINGWALL)
The family of the late Anne MacKenzie would like to express their sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent bereavement; personally, by letter and telephone. They also wish to thank the staff of Dingwall Medical Practice and Wyvis House Care Home for their care and attention over the past 18 months and to all who attended the funeral service. Special thanks to Rev Andrew Fothergill for a unique and special service at Knockfarrel and to John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their excellent funeral arrangements.
MACKAY OF CLASHFERN
Lady Mackay and family wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement, and for their attendance at both memorial services.
STEWART (CROY)
The family of the late Henrietta (Etta) would like to sincerely thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind support, messages and cards during their recent sad loss. Thank you for your generosity, with a total of £333.35 donated to the British Heart Foundation. Our sincere thanks also go to all the medical staff in A&E, Ward G.A., Ward 6C, Ardersier Surgery and Pharmacy for their care and attention to Etta. Special thanks to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their sensitivity and assistance, along with Rev. Ruth Kennedy for leading a most memorable service, organist Mr Gordon Tocher, and finally The British Legion for their hospitality.
