Family Notices
Smith (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 15th January 2026 Janet Smith (nee Munro), aged 71 years, Lawers Way, Inverness. Beloved wife of Ray, also a dear sister and aunt. Funeral private at her own request.
ANDERSON (Inverness)
Peacefully at Culduthel Care Home on 15th January 2026, Rosalind Anne Anderson (nee Kennedy), aged 76 years, late of Daviot. Beloved wife of Leslie, a much loved mum, granny, great granny and sister. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 27th January 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 Rosalind for Diabetes UK may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
TORRANCE (KIRKHILL)
Very peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 14th January 2026 Stuart Scott Torrance, aged 77 years, Kirkhill. Retired Contracts Manager SGB Scaffolding and Safe Access Highland. Beloved husband for 55 years to Georgie, much loved father of Graeme and Shirley, dear father in law of Russell, loving brother of Jim, Joe and Douglas and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Saturday 31st January at 12.30pm in Kirkhill Parish Church. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Stuart for Northern Ireland Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue may be given at the service.
McLean (Inverness)
Suddenly on 12th January 2026, Calum Murdoch McLean, aged 51 years, much loved partner of DJ Macleod, beloved son of Elizabeth and the late Stuart. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 30th January at 10am in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Calum for the SCAA can be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via Calum McLean, 30/01/2026, 10am
TAYLOR (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 13th January 2026, Gail Taylor, aged 88 years, Edgemoor Park, Balloch. Beloved wife of the late Douglas, a dearly loved mum to Valerie and Allan, a much loved gran and great gran. Funeral ceremony on Thursday 29th January at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter interment private. Family flowers only please. Donations for Highland Hospice can be given at the ceremony. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
BEATTY (TOMATIN)
Peacefully at Daviot Care Home, Inverness, on January 6th 2026, Bridget Evelyn Beatty (nee Kinahan) in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Eric, devoted mother to James and Harriet, and adored grandmother to Poppy, Archie, Rufus and Edith. Cremation has already taken place and a service to celebrate her life will be held at Daviot Church on Monday 19th January at 1.30pm to which all are welcome with a touch of colour and no black ties. No flowers and any donations for Alzheimer’s Society can be made at the service.
GRAY (INVERNESS / FORTROSE)
Sadly at Raigmore Hospital on 9th January 2026, Patricia (Pat) Gray (nee Maxwell), aged 93 years, Green Drive, Inverness and formerly of Westerlinks , Fortrose. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of Kathryn, David, Judy and the late Peter, devoted gran to Scott, Amy, Lucy, James and Ryan, proud great gran of Rosie, dear mother in law of George, Yvonne and Dave. Funeral private at her own request.
WARBRICK (ROSEMARKIE)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 12th January 2026 Anne Lilian Warbrick (nee Ponsford), aged 95 years, R.I.P. Beloved wife of the late Peter Warbrick, a much loved mum, grannie, sister, aunt and mother in law.
Funeral details to follow.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
Wilson (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 8th January 2026, Stanley Wilson, aged 92 years, formerly Stanley School of Motoring, Inverness. Beloved husband of Barbara, a dearly loved Dad, grandad, great grandad, great great grandad and uncle. Funeral service on Wednesday 21st January at 2.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Stanley for Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
PATERSON (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 6th January 2026 after a long illness, John Cain Paterson, aged 76 years, Ashton Road, Inverness. Ex McDermotts and Forestry, Fencing & Landscaping contractor. A much loved brother and partner. Funeral ceremony on Thursday 22nd January 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 Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the ceremony.
MCKENZIE (Inverness)
Peacefully at Culduthel Care Home on 6th January 2026, Rita McKenzie, aged 84 years, previously of Lawyers Way, Inverness (formerly of Royal Mail). Beloved wife of the late Eddie McKenzie, dearly loved mum to Anne and Carol, a much loved nana and great nana. Funeral Ceremony on Monday 19th January at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Rita for Alzheimer Scotland can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
MUNRO (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 29th December 2025, Georgina Munro (Rena), aged 67, King Duncan’s Road, Inverness. Much loved mum of Michelle, Sean and the late Jade, granny to Courtney, Kieran, Taylor and the late Bailey, great granny to Callum and beloved sister, auntie and friend to many. Funeral Service on Friday 23rd January 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 Rena for The Leanne Fund, may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
KNOTT (INVERNESS)
Peacefully at Culduthel Care Home on Christmas Day, Anne Purgavie Knott (nee Stevens), aged 87 years. Beloved wife of William Knott, much loved mum of Alan, Simon and Iain, a devoted granny and GG, a wonderful sister, mother in law and auntie. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Service on Wednesday 21st January at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend and bright colours encouraged. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Anne for Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service. Livestream available via Anne Knott, 21/01/2026, 12noon
SHAW (CROY)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 31st December 2025, Angus MacKintosh Shaw, aged 91 years, Dalcroy Road, Croy, late of Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh. Beloved husband of the late Lavinia Shaw, a much loved dad, grandad, great grandad, uncle and father in law. Funeral service on Friday 16th January at 12noon in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Angus for Railway Benefit Fund may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
SHAW (CROY)
The family of the late Angus MacKintosh Shaw wish to thank all and relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement, personally and by cards and telephone. Thank you to Daisy Rue flowers Dingwall, for the beautiful flower arrangements. Special thanks to Reverend Ruth Kennedy for all her support and the uplifting service. Thanks also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
Henderson (Inverness)
Pat, Allan and Douglas wish to thank all family and friends for the sympathy shown to them during this sad time and also for their very kind donations to the British Heart Foundation for which £168.00 was raised. Thanks also to Dr John MacFadden for his care of Jim, to Laura Gillespie, Humanist for her lovely ceremony, and special thanks to Drew Green, not only for the care and compassion shown to the family, but also for his help with the funeral arrangements.
MCDONALD (Inverness)
The family of the late Grace McDonald wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. They also wish to thank the nursing and medical staff at Ward 2C Raigmore Hospital for the excellent care during Grace’s short illness and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £900.00 to the Highland Foodbank. Special thanks to Celebrant Maria Dickson for her uplifting service. Thanks also to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
Rouse (Drumnadrochit)
Mrs Margaret Rouse wishes to thank all who sent expressions of sympathy for the loss of her husband Paul and the beloved father of Stephen and Elizabeth and beloved Grandad of Emma Rose. Many thanks also to Raigmore Hospital, the medical and nursing staff in Glenurquhart Medical Centre in Drumnadrochit; Father Gambella and clergy at St Mary’s R.C. Church and also to Petty Church, Tornagrain. Many thanks also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their help and advise with the funeral arrangements.
MACDONALD (FORTROSE)
The family of the late Ronnie MacDonald wish to express sincere gratitude for all messages of sympathy received over the last few weeks. Thanks to all staff at Fortrose Medical Practice and Raigmore Hospital for their care for Ronnie over many years and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously to Black Isle Cares. Thanks to Andrew Gill, Celebrant 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.
CHISHOLM (BALBLAIR)
The family of the late Catherine (Cathie) Chisholm would like to express their sincere thanks to all the relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad loss. Also thanks to all who attended the funeral service and donated the generous sum of £470 to Cancer Research UK. They also wish to thank the Community/Macmillan/Marie Curie Nursing teams, and the Eilean Dubh Care team for their care and attention. Special thanks to Allan Dunbar for his fitting service, and all at John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
Newhall, Balblair
