Family Notices
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
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.
DUFFIELD (ISLE OF SKYE)
Peacefully at Wyvis House Care Home, Dingwall on 19th December 2025, Phyllis Duffield, aged 84 years, Upper Breakish, Isle of Skye. A dearly loved wife of Alan, mother of Catherine, Laurence and Jonathan. Funeral ceremony on Friday 16th January at 3pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Phyllis for Wyvis House Care Home may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
McDonald (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 28th December 2025, Grace McDonald (nee Grant), aged 96 years, Argyle Court, Inverness, retired Head Teacher, Dochgarroch Primary School. Beloved wife of the late Donald Alexander McDonald, a much loved mum, granny, great granny, sister and aunt. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 9th January at 12 noon in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness thereafter to Glenconvinth Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Grace for Highland Foodbank may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
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
BLACK (INVERNESS)
Ruth Catherine (nee Morrison), aged 71, R.I.P. died peacefully on the Feast of St Stephen 2025 in the Highland Hospice. Beloved wife of the Reverend Len Black, loving mother to George, Simon and Mary, grandmother to Rachel, Lauren and Sammy and dear friend to many. Funeral Mass on Monday 12th January at 12 noon in St Mary's R.C. Church, Huntly Street, Inverness thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. Wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but donations to the Highland Hospice at the Mass or through John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
BURNETT (MUNLOCHY)
Peacefully in Raigmore Hospital on Sunday 21st December, Elizabeth Low Cairns Burnett (nee Kennedy), aged 91 years, of Knockbain, Munlochy. Dearly loved wife of the late Sinclair, loving mum of Susie and Rob and mother-in-law of Maureen. Much loved Gran to Tom, Sam, Kirsten and Hugh. Funeral service on Friday 9th January at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service to the Salvation Army Christmas 2025 Appeal and Christian Aid. Grateful thanks to all involved in her care, Munlochy Surgery, Out of Hours, Wards 2C and GA, and Mid Ross Reablement Team. Livestreaming available via Elizabeth Low Cairns Burnett, 09/01/2026, 11am
HENDERSON (INVERNESS)
Suddenly but peacefully at home on 19th December 2025, James Anderson Henderson (Jim), aged 83 years, Holm Park, Inverness. Retired Dental Surgeon. Beloved husband of Pat, dearly loved father of Allan and Douglas. Funeral private at his own request.
CAMERON (Lentran)
Suddenly but peacefully on 17th December 2025, whilst on a short holiday in Aberfeldy, Gwyneth Edith Beatrice Cameron (nee Stewart), aged 78 years, of Swallow Hill, Lentran. Loving wife and companion for 55 years to James (Jim), much loved sister to Hywel and the late William, also a dear sister in law and aunt. Funeral ceremony on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 1pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. Interment in Wardlaw Cemetery, Kirkhill to be held on Friday 16th January at 10.30am. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Highland Hospice may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
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
STEWART (INVERNESS)
The family of the late Donald Stewart would like to send their heartfelt thanks to all those who have extended kind expressions of sympathy to them. Special thanks to all those able to attend the service and who so generously donated £1,000 for the Highland Hospice. They also thank the staff of Ward 2A Raigmore Hospital for their kindness and care. Additionally, thanks to Maria Dickson Celebrant for her moving service; and to Vicki Fraser, James Thomson and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.
MORRIS (INVERNESS)
Kate Morris and her family would like to thank all their friends and Junction Church and the staff from the Inverness Royal Academy for all their kind and thoughtful messages and beautiful flowers following their sad loss of Owen. Thank you to all at Culduthel Christian Centre who helped so much with the Memorial Celebration. They also wish to thank the doctors and nursing staff of Ward 7C Raigmore Hospital for their attentive care and finally thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their compassionate support with the funeral arrangements.
