Family Notices
MCLACHLAN (Inverness)
Peacefully at Cameron House on 6thAugust 2025, Mabel McLachlan, aged 89 years, late of Moray Park Place, Culloden. Beloved wife of the late Roderick McLachlan, a much loved mum, grandma and aunt. Funeral ceremony on Thursday 4thSeptember at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Mabel for Cameron House may be given at the ceremony.
SKENE (Lentran)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on Sunday 3rd August 2025 after a long illness bravely fought, David Skene, aged 84 years, Holme Farm House, Lentran. Beloved husband of the late Mary, loving Dad of Jacky, Lorraine and David, father in law of Dave, Ali and Ann, much loved Granda of Andrew, Nicky, Serena, Emma, Daniel, Conor and Sarah, Great Granda of Murray and Lucy. Also a dear brother, brother in law and uncle. Funeral service on Wednesday 20th August at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of David for Marie Curie & Munlochy Animal Aid may be given at the service.
WILLIAMSON (DINGWALL)
After a long illness on 1st August 2025, at Raigmore Hospital, Walter Alexander Williamson (Watty), aged 73 years, of Kinnairdie Nursery, Dingwall, formerly Williamsons Garage. Beloved husband of the late Mairi, dearly loved son of the late James and Kirsty Williamson, much loved brother of Margaret and the late Isobel and Rachel, also a dear uncle. Funeral service on Friday 15th August at 12noon in St Clements Parish Church; thereafter to Mitchell Hill Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Dingwall Community Nurses may be given at the service.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
Riddle (Inverness)
Surrounded by his loving family at Raigmore Hospital on 31st July 2025, James (Jim) Riddle, aged 87 years, Inverness. Beloved husband of the late Mary, a much loved Dad, Granda, GG and Brother. Funeral service on Wednesday 13th August at 9.30am in Kingsview Christian Centre, Balnafettack Road; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given to a charity of your own choice in memory of Jim.
Rendell (Conon Bridge)
Peacefully at home on 12th July 2025, David (Dave) Rendell, Conon Bridge. Dearly loved husband of the late Chris, much loved dad of Andrew and Alisdair, also a proud grandad. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 12th August at 2pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Dave for Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
SIM (STRATHPEFFER)
Unexpectedly at home on 27th July 2025, Steven Sim (Steve), aged 52 years, Strathpeffer. A much loved husband, dad, son, brother, brother in law and uncle. Graveside ceremony on Friday 8th August at 11am in Fodderty Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Steve for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the ceremony.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
GILLESPIE / MACCALLUM (Inverness)
Peacefully at Kingsmills Care Home on 17th July 2025, Helen Ann, aged 79 years, RIP, formerly of Miller Street, Inverness, retired Auxiliary Nurse, Raigmore Hospital, mother to Robbie and Andrew and friend of Yvonne. Funeral Service on Thursday 7th August at 9.30am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Car parking available at the funeral home.
ANDERSON (INVERNESS)
Suddenly and unexpectedly at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on 19th July 2025, Daniel Alexander Anderson, aged 21 years, Leachkin Road, Inverness. Loving son of Lorraine, a much loved grandson, nephew, cousin and good friend to many. A celebration of Daniel’s life will take place on Wednesday 6th August at 1.30pm in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Wear casual clothes, dress as you feel comfortable. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Daniel for Scottish Air Ambulance and Shopmobility Inverness can be given at the ceremony.
RUSSELL (Inverness)
Suddenly after a long illness, on 21st July 2025, at Raigmore Hospital, Douglas (Dougie) Russell, aged 52 years, of Smithton, former fisherman. Loving partner of Donna, much loved father of Douglas, Dylan and the late Ross, a beloved son, proud granda, also a dear father in law, brother, brother in law and uncle. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 7th August at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for RSPB may be given at the ceremony.
WILSON (CONON BRIDGE / EDINBURGH)
On 15th July 2025, at Raigmore Hospital, Alex Wilson, aged 92 years, of Conon Bridge and formerly Edinburgh. Beloved husband of 66 years to June, much loved dad, grandpa, father in law, uncle and friend. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 8th August at 2pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
GRANT (INVERNESS / ARISAIG)
Gently and peacefully in the exceptional care of Highland Hospice on 13th July 2025, with her family around her, Dr Shina Ann Grant (nee MacDonald), of Dores Road, Inverness. Long serving Arisaig GP, widow of the late James M. Young. Beloved wife of the late Murdo Grant, much loved mum of Eilidh and Ishbel, proud granny of James, Martha, Hazel, Maeve and Fraser. Loving mother in law, sister in law, aunt and great aunt, and friend of many near and far. Funeral Service on Thursday 31st July at 1.30pm in Ness Bank Church, Inverness followed by interment on Friday 1st August at 12.30pm in Arisaig Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Scripture Union & Tearfund may be given at the service. Livestream available via https://vimeo.com/event/5113097
GILLESPIE / MACCALLUM (Inverness)
The family of the late Helen Ann Gillespie wish to thank friends and relatives for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Grateful thanks to Doctors at Burnside & Kingsmills Medical Practices and all staff at Kingsmills Care Home for their care over many years. Thanks to Father Dominic Nwaigwe for his uplifting service and to the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their support with funeral arrangements. Special thanks to Inverness Botanic Gardens for providing a thoughtful funeral tea.
SUTHERLAND (CULBOKIE)
The family of the late Elizabeth Sutherland wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to the staff at Caithness General Hospital and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £944.50 to Highland Hospice. Special thanks to Celebrant Julie Snowden for the uplifting service. Thanks also to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion and with the funeral arrangements.
DOWLING (Inverness)
The family of the late Gloria Dowling would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy, support and flowers during their recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to the dedicated ambulance crews and staff from Raigmore Hospital. Special thanks to the Community and Sunflower nurses for providing exceptional palliative care at home. Thanks also to Christopher Dowling for his personal and fitting service. Gratitude to Vicki Fraser and team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
MACIVER (INVERNESS)
The family of the late Anne J MacIver would like to express their sincere thanks for the kindness and support shown to them. They also very much appreciate the donations given to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland which totalled £860.50. Finally, special thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, and celebrant Julie Snowden for their exceptional assistance throughout.
SHEERIN (INVERNESS)
James and family wish to thank most sincerely all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent bereavement; personally, by cards, online and telephone. Also for all the beautiful floral tributes received. They also wish to thank the doctors and staff at Cairn Medical Practice, the care we received from the Highland Hospice Sunflower Home Care Team, and all who donated so generously the amount of £2,232.20 to the Highland Hospice Sunflower Home Care Team. Special thanks to Rev Stuart Smith for his uplifting service. Finally, thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, especially Vicki Fraser for their excellent funeral arrangements.
MACASKILL (INVERNESS)
The family of the late Mrs Zena Macaskill wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad loss. They also wish to thank the doctors at Culloden Surgery, as well as the Inverness East District Nurses for their care and kindness over many years, and to all who attended the funeral service and donated generously the amount of £326.50 to Blythswood. They are also very grateful to Rev. Dr. John Ferguson for his comforting service and to John, David and Clark of Kingsview for their kindness and efficient organisation. Finally, thanks also to Drew Green, Sarah Maclean and team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.
BENTLEY (DINGWALL)
Sally and family wish to thank all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them with the recent sad loss of Michael. A special thanks to those that helped to keep Michael at home during his last few weeks. Thanks also to Dr Jon Fletcher, Halde Pottinger and all those involved with the Ross County Football Club. Thank you to John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall, for their expertise, outstanding care and compassion with Michael’s funeral arrangements. Thanks to all that made a donation.
CLARK (INVERNESS)
Grace, James 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 of their father, Mr George Clark, personally, by cards and telephone. They also wish to thank the R.N.I. Community Nurses for their invaluable support given to Grace and George. Special thanks to Rev. Scott Polworth for his uplifting service. Finally, thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, especially Vicki Fraser for her excellent funeral arrangements.
