Death Notices

CHALMERS (Elgin). Peacefully, passed away at Anderson's Care Home, Elgin on Sunday, 6th July, 2025, William (Bill) in his 99th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Lucy, devoted father of Catherine, John, Jamie and Anne, father-in-law to Brendan and Hamish, adored grandad to Rachel, Murray, Patrick, Christopher and a good friend to so many. Funeral service, to which all friends are respectfully invited, at Elgin Parish Church, on Tuesday, 22nd July, at 2pm; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, at church for General Anderson's Trust.

MORRISON (Lairg). Peacefully, with her family by her side, in Migdale Hospital, Bonar Bridge, on Friday, 4th July, 2025, Margaret Jessie Morrison, aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Hugh, much loved mother of Irene and the late John and Andrew. A graveside service will be held in Lairg Cemetery tomorrow (Saturday), 12th July, at 12 noon. All family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Lairg Newsletter or send to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain, or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late Margaret.

HOOK (Dornoch). It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Jamie Mackay Hook. Jamie passed away on Sunday, 29th June, 2025, aged 26 years. Cherished son of Michael and Lesley, dearly loved brother of David, Callum and Cameron and friend to many. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Funeral service private at the family's own request. A donation may be made in Jamie's memory for Munlochy Animal Aid, online at: mairiurquhartandson.com. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01862 810492.

COOPER Peacefully, at home, 7 Mackenzie Crescent, Bettyhill on 25th June, 2025, June (The Store, Bettyhill.) Beloved wife of Raymond and a much loved sister-in-law of Kathleen. Funeral service within Bettyhill Church of Scotland on Wednesday, 9th July, service commencing at 12 noon, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Please wear light colours. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Thurso Lifeboat. Thereafter private cremation.

MELVILLE Peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on 24th June, 2025, Nigel John Melville, aged 63 years, of Lossiemouth, formerly of Morven Main Street, Golspie. Beloved oldest son of the late John (Charlie) and Vera Melville, brother to Andrew, Jane, Paul and Rhonda. Private funeral to be held in Inverness Crematorium.

ROSS (Golspie). Peacefully, in Mull Hall Care Home, Barbaraville on Saturday, 21st June, 2025, Annie Margaret Ross (nee Cameron), formerly of Kinghorn Court, Golspie. Beloved wife of the late Ian, a loving mother of Marina and Allan, a devoted granny of Yan, Gemma, Lee and Claire, a much loved great-granny of Cameron, Oliver, Finlay, Rachel, Kris, Emily, Ashlee, Katie, Sophie, Jolie and Max, a dearly loved mother-in-law of Annette, a dear aunt and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Fountain Road Hall, Golspie, on Thursday, 3rd July, at 1pm; thereafter to Lairg Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Arthritis Care or send to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late Annie.

CAMPBELL (Durness). Peacefully, at Migdale Hospital, Bonar Bridge on Thursday, 12th June, 2025, Dona, aged 79 years, of 26 Durine. Much loved wife of the late Ian Campbell (The Builder). A loving mother to David and Dorothy, a devoted granny to Angus and Alastair, a dear mother-in-law to Richard and Eszter, a loving sister to John, the late Bunty and Doris and a good friend to many. Funeral service in Durness Church of Scotland on Saturday, 28th June, at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Feel free to wear colours. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired at the service, for Migdale Hospital and Durness Village Hall. Sadly missed.

BOYD (Dornoch). On 3rd June, 2025, Margaret Nan Boyd, Balvraid, Evelix Road, Dornoch. Wife of the late Stuart Boyd, loving stepmother of Laura and her partner, Jake and grandmother of Jason and Randy. There will be no funeral.

TRAIN The funeral of Sandra Train (nee MacDonald) of Mid Steil, Edinburgh, and Dalhalvaig, Strath Halladale, will take place on Friday, 27th June, 2025. Service commencing at 12 noon in Halladale Hall, KW13 6YT; thereafter to Bunahoun Cemetery. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Buccleuch Free Church, Edinburgh.

HUBBOLD (Dornoch). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Wednesday, 4th June, 2025, Dorothy Margaret Cain, "Cumbye" 5 Rowan Crescent, Dornoch. Beloved mum to Lily, loving granny Sybil and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in private at Margaret's own request. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

MCNAUGHTON (Dornoch/Livingston). Peacefully, in Peacocks Nursing Home, Livingston, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, 31st May, 2025, Joan Thérèse Lyall, formerly of Rowan Crescent, Dornoch and Kinraddie, Laurencekirk. Beloved wife of the late Ian (former Procurator Fiscal), loving mum of Graeme and Christie, adored granny of Lucy, Heather, Holly and Ramsay, dearly loved mother-in-law to Graeme and Christie's wives, both named Julie and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Dornoch Firth Church of Scotland, on Friday, 13th June, at 1pm; thereafter to Proncynain Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Alzheimer's Scotland or send to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late Joan.

WILSON (Bonar Bridge). Alan passed away unexpectedly, at his son's home, on Saturday, 24th May, 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Allan and Katie, doting granda of Catriona and Iain, dear brother of Fred and Evelyn, loved by all his extended family, friends and neighbours. Funeral service to be held at Bonar Bridge Community Hall on Tuesday, 10th June, 2025, commencing at 1pm; thereafter to Creich Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for The Bradbury Centre. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01862 810492.

BUSKIE (Embo). Mary Buskie passed away peacefully, at Migdale Hospital, Bonar Bridge on Friday, 23rd May, 2025, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tommy, most beautiful, loving and cherished mum of Bobby, John, Elaine, Stephen, Yvonne the late Mary and Thomas, much loved granny, great-granny, mother-in-law, sister and friend. She will be deeply missed and forever loved. Private cremation to be held at Mary's own request. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01862 810492.

MACDONALD (Tain). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, 22nd May, 2025, Williamina "Mina" Macdonald, 3 Viewhill Crescent, Tain. Beloved wife of the late Rossie, dearest mam to Seonaid, Jackie and the late Eileen (Gog), adored Granny Mina to Kirsteen, Mairead, Ross, Sanders, Katrine, Carrie, Brendan, Eilidh, Christy, Calum and Adam and her twelve great-grandchildren, special mother-in-law to Duncan and Gavin and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Tain Parish Church today (Friday), 30th May at 1pm; thereafter to Creich Cemetery, Bonar Bridge. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Haemochromatosis UK or sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain, or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35 a/c 00254580 ref the late "Mina".

ANDREWS (Kinlochbervie). It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ruth Mary Andrews of Innesview, Kinlochbervie, on 17th May, 2025, aged 85. Loving mother to Stuart, Ian, Keith and James, devoted wife of the late Douglas Andrews, and caring friend to so many. Following private interment a celebration of Ruth's life will be held at Kinlochbervie Church of Scotland on Thursday, 29th May at 1pm, to which all are respectfully invited. Wearing colour encouraged and any donations to The Fisherman's Mission, which was close to Ruth's heart.

CRAVEN Lt Commander Rupert Craven R.N. Retired, of Swordly West, Bettyhill, died peacefully on 11th May, 2025, aged 99 years. Much loved uncle, grandfather and friend. Funeral service on Tuesday, 10th June, 2025, at noon, at Bettyhill Church of Scotland; followed by internment at Clachan Cemetery. Family flowers only please and donations, if desired, to RNLI (209603).

LUCKIE (Dornoch). At Lawson Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, 11th May, 2025, John Joseph Luckie. Dear husband to Mary Luckie and step-father to Ann, Rebecca, Henrietta and Tom. Sadly missed. Funeral service will be held in private. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

BREMNER (Brora). Richard passed away suddenly, at home on Tuesday, 6th May, 2025, aged 69 years. Much loved brother of Roslyn and the late Barnie, Eunice and Douglas, brother-in-law to Jim, Jane and Linda and good friend to many. A celebration of Richard's life will be held at The Scout and Guide Hall, Brora on Thursday, 22nd May, 2025, commencing at 11.45am; thereafter to Clyne Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. All flowers welcome, a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for The Renal Unit, Raigmore Hospital. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son, Tel. 01349 880901.

MUNRO (Lairg). Suddenly but peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 4th May, 2025, Ellen Amy Munro (nee Ross), "Roseville", Shin Stores - SPAR, Lochside, Lairg, aged 75 years. Devoted wife to Angus, loving mother of Kevin, Scott, Caroline, Donald and Elizabeth, a dear mother-in-law, loving granny to Aaron, Aidan, Lesley and Corin, a dearly loved sister to Geordie, Raymond and the late Maureen and James and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Lairg Free Church, tomorrow (Saturday), 10th May, 2025, at 11am; thereafter to Lairg Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Lairg Medical Practice and Lairg Community Nurses or send to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35, a/c no 00254580. Ref. T/L Amy. Service to be live streamed from the church and cemetery. Full details will be posted on our website, www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com 24 hours prior.

BAILLIE (Brora). Passed away suddenly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Thursday, 1st May, 2025, Mavis (nee Paterson), of Rosemount, Rosslyn Street, Brora. Much loved wife of the late Donnie and cherished mother of Glenda. A loving sister, aunt, friend and neighbour. She will be greatly missed. Private cremation at Mavis's request.