Death Notices

CATTANACH (Dornoch). Peacefully, at Lawson Hospital, Golspie, on Wednesday, 8th January, 2025. Rosemary, beloved wife of Robin, much loved mum, step-mum, nana, gran, great-gran, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty and a friend to many, will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium (Large Chapel) on Monday, 27th January, 2025, at 1pm. All friends are respectfully invited. No flowers, but donations may be given at the service for Munlochy Animal Aid. All enquires to Jim Murray at D. Gunn Funeral Home, Dingwall Blackwell's Street, Dingwall IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951

MELVILLE (Golspie). Peacefully, with family by her side, in the loving care of the Meadows Nursing Home, Dornoch on Thursday, 2nd January, 2025, Donella 'Dolly' (nee Mackay), aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late David 'Dodo', beloved mother to Jennifer and the late Barbara, mother-in-law to Tom and John, proud granny to Michael, Kerri, Ian and Steven and great-granny to six. Funeral service will be held in St Andrews Church of Scotland, Golspie, on Monday, 13th January at 1pm; and thereafter to Golspie Cemetery. All family and friends welcome. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be given in lieu at the church door for the Meadows Comfort Fund.

KIDD Peacefully, with family, on Sunday, 29th December, 2024, Janet Kidd (nee Mackay), aged 76 years, of Firthview Drive, Inverness. Much loved wife to Jim, mam to Sara and Stephen, sister to Sandy and granny to Charlie and James. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 20th January, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Janet towards Guide Dogs may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where Inverness Crematorium livestream link will be available.

COGHILL (Alness/Plasterfield). Avril (née Healey) passed away, surrounded by her loving family, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 25th December, 2024, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Don, adored mam, mother-in-law, cherished granny and great-granny, much loved sister, cousin, aunty and a good friend to many. A celebration of Avril's life will be held at the Capstone Christian Centre, Alness, on Friday, 17th January, 2025, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Alness Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. No formal dress code. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Highland Hospice Befrienders. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart and Son, Tel. 01349 880901.

BONNER (Golspie). Passed away peacefully, at home, 'Lynmhor', Backies on Thursday, 19th December, 2024. John, a loving and devoted husband to Isabel, adored dad to Caroline and Morven, respected father-in-law to Gordon and Brian, doting and fun grandad to Jessica and Kirsty, a special brother, uncle and friend to many. John will be sorely missed. Funeral service will take place at St Callan's Church of Scotland, Rogart on Monday, 6th January, 2025 at 12noon; and thereafter to Golspie Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be given in lieu at the church door to Golspie District Nurses.

BELL (Inverness). Peacefully at home, on 29th December, 2024, Margaret Rose Bell (nee Christian), aged 83 years, 22 Scorguie Gardens, Inverness. Dearly loved wife of Kenneth, much loved mum of Martin and Bryan, loving daughter of the late Donald and Margaret Christian (Golspie), a treasured granny, great-granny, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral details available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

THOMSON (Scourie). Suddenly, at home, on Sunday, 15th December, 2024, David, aged 72 years. Son of the late Herbert and Georgina Thomson, much loved brother of Marie, brother-in-law of Jim and dear uncle of Emma and Stacey. Funeral service to be held at Scourie Church of Scotland, tomorrow (Saturday), 4th January, 2025, at 10.15am; thereafter to Scourie Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, can be made at the church door for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and British Heart Foundation (Scotland). Family flowers only please. Sadly missed.

MACKAY (Melness). Peacefully, at Pentland View Care Home, Thurso, on Saturday, 28th December, 2024, George Mackay (The Fitter), aged 88 years, of Dunbuie, West Strathan. A much loved husband of Jane Mackay, a dear father of Cathal Kerr and Thomas, a loving grandfather to Calum Mackay, Finlay Mackay, Peter Mackay, Anna Gallagher, Bernie Gallagher, Michelle Gallagher and great-grandfather to Hannah and Izzy Russell. Funeral service in Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday, 8th January, at 11am. All friends respectfully invited. Sadly missed.

SUTHERLAND (Lairg/Dingwall). At Ballifeary House, Inverness, on Wednesday, 18th December, 2024, Christina Mary, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Andrew, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service will be held in the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, Dingwall, on Friday, 3rd January, 2025, at 12 noon; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. No flowers please.

ASHPLANT (Dornoch). Anthony (Tony), passed away peacefully, at The Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, on Saturday, 23rd November, 2024, aged 79 years. A much loved father of Samantha, loving grandfather of Caiden and Marissa and a dear brother of Chris. A graveside funeral service to be held at Proncynain Cemetery, Dornoch, on Monday, 16th December, 2024, commencing at 12noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son, Tel. 01862 810492.

SUTHERLAND (Brora). Passed away suddenly, at her home on Thursday, 5th December, 2024, Helen Mary (nee Macrae), of 15 Johnstone Crescent, Brora. Much loved wife of the late Sanders, treasured mother to Alec and Margaret and the late Anna and William, kind mother-in-law to Joanne, Les and Bill, proud granny to Catherine, Liam and Eilidh and doting great-granny to Ollie and Brogan. Sister to the late Peggy and Hector and survived by her sister Joan and brother Edward a precious auntie and cousin. Funeral service took place at Brora Free Church on Thursday, 12th December, 2024; and thereafter to Brora Cemetery. Donations to the Free Church Brora. The family would like to thank Home Care, OT and Connecting Communities, for their support, Rev Eric Patterson for leading the service, Richard and Tracy Sutherland and Fiona for their funeral guidance and support. Also the Brora congregation for their kindness and to thank all Helen's friends near and far, who she dearly cherished.

PROUDFOOT Ever one to surprise us, Jan Proudfoot passed away on 1st December, 2024. Please join us for a celebration of her life on Wednesday, 18th December, 2024, at 11am, in D. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter cremation private. Please wear something bright and colourful in memory of Jan. A soiree will follow in the Kingsmills Hotel at 12.30pm. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

MACLEOD Peacefully in his home, on Tuesday, 19th November, 2024. Anson Mackay, aged 78 years, of 24 Lotts, Skerray. Beloved husband to Frances, much loved dad and gran-pa. A service to celebrate Anson's life will be held at the graveside in Skerray Cemetery on Tuesday, 3rd December, service commencing at 12 noon, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of the Community Nurses.

RAPSON (Helmsdale). Passed away peacefully, at her home, on Thursday, 21st November, 2024, Ellen Mary (Elma), of 11 Rockview Place, Helmsdale (formerly of Rosewood, Navidale). Beloved wife of the late Ian Pop Rapson, much loved mam to Tommy, Isabel and Janette, loving granny, great-granny and mother-in-law. Sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at the Bunillidh Church of Scotland, Helmsdale on Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 at 11.45am; and thereafter to Helmsdale Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be given in lieu at the church door for the Scottish Air Ambulance Service.

MACLEOD Suddenly at home in Strathy Point, on Wednesday, 20th November, after a period of illness, Callum Macleod (Kinlochbervie). Beloved husband to Anne and the late Minnie, precious dad of Paula and Sheila, a loving granda and great-granda. Much loved by his extended family in Strathy. Funeral service within Strathy Village Hall on Thursday, 5th December, service commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Strathy Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be given at the service in aid of R.N.M.D.S.F.

FLETCHER (Inverness). Sadly, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on 15th November, 2024, June Fletcher (nee Ross), aged 68 years, King Brude Road, Inverness. Dearly loved wife of James, a much loved sister of William. Funeral service on Tuesday, 26th November, 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 June for Highland Hospice may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.

RAE Passed away, peacefully, on Friday, 1st November, 2024, Margaret Catherine Rae (née Munro), aged 78 years. Beloved wife of John, much-loved mother of Jonathan and Christopher, and a proud, caring grandmother to Cameron, Heather and Lena. A service of thanksgiving, to which all are welcome, will be held at Muthill Parish Church (PH5 2AR) on Monday, 25th November, at 12 noon. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if so desired, to Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK.

MACLEAN It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Leslie Ross MacLean, retired publican and restaurateur, aged 87 years, of Brabster Street, Thurso. Darling dad of Rosenda and Catriona, a dear father-in-law to Grant and Donald, loving grandad to Grant, Ben and Kyle, a dear uncle and friend to many. Leslie's funeral service will be held in St Peters & St Andrews Church of Scotland, Thurso, on Tuesday, 12th November, 2024, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of the North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre and Hearing & Sight Thurso.

MATHESON (Achnairn, Lairg). Peacefully at Ashley Court Care Home in Edinburgh, on Sunday, 27th October, 2024, Mary Anne, loving wife of the late Hugh, a much loved mum of Neil, Iain and Grant and a devoted grandma and great-grandma. A thanksgiving service will be held at Morningside Parish Church, Edinburgh on Tuesday, 12th November, at 11am. The burial will take place at St Andrew's Church Cemetery, Tongue on Wednesday, 20th November, at 1pm.

AITKEN Peacefully, in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, on 27th October, 2024, Charles Aitken (Philip), aged 84 years, Otago Street, Glasgow (formerly of Wick, Brora and Inverness). Funeral arrangements to follow from D. Chisholm & Sons.