Family Notices
SYRJANEN (GARVE)
Suddenly at Raigmore Hospital on 20th May 2026, Hector James Syrjanen (Chico), aged 77 years, 4 Stirling Drive, Garve. Beloved husband of Barbara, dearly loved dad of Kerry, Ryan, Alana and Kaylea, much loved and adored grandad of Daniel, Anya, Keira, Teagen, Corey, Keiran and Katie, also a dear uncle. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 9th June at 12noon at Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Donations in lieu of flowers for Dingwall Community Nurses can be given at the Ceremony.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
Cormack (Inverness)
Peacefully at Cameron House on 14th May 2026, Helen Cormack (Ella), aged 95 years, retired District Nurse. Beloved wife of the late George Cormack, loving mum, granny, sister, mother in law and aunt. Funeral Service on Wednesday 10th June at 9.30am in the Free North Church, Bank Street, Inverness thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ella for Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
MACKAY (CONON BRIDGE)
Peacefully surrounded by family on 26th May 2026, at Raigmore Hospital, Hamish (Donald James) MacKay, aged 86 years, Sellar Place, Conon Bridge. Much loved husband of the late Ann, loving father to Allison, Graham, James and Gail, an adored grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Funeral Service on Wednesday 17th June at 11am in Ferintosh Church of Scotland, Conon Bridge, thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations welcome for Dingwall Accordion and Fiddle Club at the service.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
BELL (INVERNESS)
Suddenly at Raigmore Hospital on 26th May 2026, Denis Bell, aged 78 years, of Milton of Leys, (former Civil Engineer with Babtie Group), much loved husband of Jan, a dear dad and papa. Funeral Service on Tuesday 16th June at 12.15pm in Inshes East Church, Inverness thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Denis for Cancer Research UK can be given at the service. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices
BETHUNE (MARYBURGH)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 26th May 2026 Duncan Bethune (Dunc), aged 83 years, Maryburgh. Devoted husband of Panja, loving dad of Cathel, a much loved brother, uncle and a very good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Wednesday 17th June at 12noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Duncan for Ward 2A Stroke Unit Raigmore Hospital may be given at the Ceremony.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
Douglas (Invermoriston)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 23rd May 2026, Matthew Douglas, aged 84 years of Invermoriston (retired Ambulance Service). Beloved husband of sixty two years to Anne, dearly loved father to the late Kirsteen, a much loved father-in-law, grandfather and a good friend to many. Funeral Service on Friday 12th June at 12.30pm in Fort Augustus Church of Scotland thereafter to Invermoriston Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Flowers welcome or donations in memory of Matthew for Cancer Research Scotland and Macmillan Nurses can be given at the service.
MacDonald (North Kessock)
Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 23rd May 2026, John MacDonald, aged 63 years of North Kessock. Dearly loved husband of Evelyn, adored father to Morven, Gavin and Lewis, cherished brother of Ruth, a dear brother in law, uncle and a friend to many. Funeral Service on Thursday 4th June at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John for Marie Curie can be given at the Service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
Kennedy (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 20th May 2026 with his loving family by his side. Andy Kennedy (James), aged 79 years, Temple Crescent, Inverness. Loving husband of Wilma, a much loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral Service on Wednesday 10th June 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 Andy for Cancer Research UK may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
WILSON (CONON BRIDGE)
Peacefully at home with her family by her side on 20th May 2026, Catherine Margaret Wilson (nee Ross), aged 87 years, of Conon Bridge (former Practice Nurse, Dingwall Medical Centre and Asthma Specialist Nurse at Raigmore Hospital). Cherished wife of the late Ian, adored mam of Fiona, Pam and Gordon, a dearly loved granny, great granny, mother in law, sister in law, aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral Service on Monday 8th June at 12.30pm in Ferintosh Church of Scotland, Conon Bridge thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret for SSPCA and The British Heart Foundation can be given at the service.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
KENNEDY (Fort Augustus)
Peacefully at home on 17th May 2026, Margaret Kennedy (nee Cameron), aged 98 years, Fort Augustus. Beloved wife of the late Angie Kennedy, dearly loved mum of Elizabeth and Sheila, a loving granny, great granny, aunt and mother in law. Funeral service on Thursday 4th June at 12.30pm in Fort Augustus Church of Scotland; thereafter to Strathoich Cemetery, Jenkins Park. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret for NHS Care at Home may be given at the service.
MACLEOD (Inverness)
At home on 16th May 2026 with family present, Elizabeth Helen MacLeod (nee Williamson), aged 92 years of Grigor Drive, Inverness. Dear wife of the late Alexander, beloved mother to Fiona and the late Catherine, cherished grandmother, aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Wednesday 3rd June at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Elizabeth for MND Scotland and Highland Hospice may be given at the ceremony. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
ANDERSON (Glenurquhart)
Major June (QARANC), at home in Buntait, Glenurquhart, on 12th May 2026, aged 91years. Cremation private.
COPPERTHWAITE (CROY)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 12th May 2026 David Gilbert, aged 81 years, of Croy. Beloved husband of Morag. David was dearly loved and will be sorely missed by family and friends. Cremation private.
MACKENZIE (Inverness)
Suddenly but peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 16th May 2026, Iain Simon Mackenzie, aged 79 years, Nevis Park, Inverness. Beloved husband of Mabel, dearly loved brother of Gwynneth, a loving uncle and great uncle. Funeral private at Iain’s own request.
MACKINTOSH (CROMARTY)
Suddenly at home on 10th May 2026, James MacKintosh, aged 78 years, of Cromarty. Beloved brother of Donald and a much loved uncle. Funeral service on Friday 29th May at 1.30pm in Killearnan Parish Church, Redcastle; thereafter to Tore Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of James for The British Heart Foundation can be given at the service.
SANDHAM (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 13th May 2026, after a short illness Rosemary Sandham, aged 75 years, Balloch. Beloved wife of the late Robert, a much loved mum and granny. Funeral service on Monday 1st June at 11am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend, wear something colourful. Thereafter interment private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Rosemary for Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
MACRAE (INVERNESS)
Suddenly but peacefully at home on 10th May 2026 Derek MacRae, aged 69 years, Craigton Avenue. Much loved husband of the late Linda, loving dad of Shirlee and Michael, step-dad of Karl and Stefan, a much loved grandfather, brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 26th May 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 Derek for Alzheimer Scotland and Chest Heart & Stoke Scotland may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
CHATHA (CONON BRIDGE)
Peacefully at Highland Hospice after a short illness on 10th May 2026, Phyllis Chatha (nee Ritchie) aged 67 years, Sellar Place, Conon Bridge. Beloved wife of Bob, a much loved mum, sister, auntie, sister-in-law and a good friend to all. Funeral Service on Wednesday 27th May at 11am in Ferintosh Church of Scotland, Conon Bridge to which all are welcome to attend. At Phyllis’ wish, no flowers please. Donations in her memory can be given for Highland Hospice at the service.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
YOUNG (CULBOKIE)
Peacefully at Southside Care Home, Inverness on 12th May 2026 Christina Young, aged 88 years, of Culbokie. Beloved wife of the late Iain Young, a loving mother, granny and great granny. Funeral private at her own request.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
MURRAY (Edinburgh / Inverness)
Peacefully at Blenham House Nursing Home, Edinburgh on 3rd May 2026, Joan Murray (née Miller), aged 74 years, formerly of Dalneigh, Inverness. Much loved mother, grandmother, sister and auntie. Funeral Ceremony on Saturday 23rd May at 11.30am in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers welcome. Donations in memory of Joan for Demetia UK can be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
DUGGIE (FORTROSE)
Passed away to be with her Lord on 30th April 2026, Kathleen Duggie (née Sinclair) aged 85 years, Fortrose. Retired school teacher Nairn Academy and Mutare Girls' High School, Zimbabwe. Beloved wife of the late Bill Duggie and a much loved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Funeral service on Monday 25th May at 10.30am in Fortrose Free Church; thereafter to Fortrose & Rosemarkie New Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Kathleen for Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the service.
Lumsden (Inverness)
Peacefully at home on 9th May 2026, Lily Mary Lumsden (nee Henderson), aged 91 years, RIP. Beloved wife of the late Archie Lumsden, much loved mum of James and David, a loving granny, great granny, mother in law and aunt. Funeral service on Thursday 28th May at 12 noon in St Columba’s RC Church, Tower Road, Culloden; thereafter to Fortrose & Rosemarkie New Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Lily for Highland Hospice may be given at the service.
PATIENCE (AVOCH)
John, Ewen, Faye and the family of the late Jane Patience would like to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives, friends, neighbours and members of the community for the many kindnesses shown to them following Jane’s passing. Your cards, flowers, visits, meals and messages of support have been greatly appreciated during this difficult time. Special thanks are extended to Rev Jim Reid and Rev Mark Hughes for conducting such a meaningful funeral service, and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their compassionate support and guidance throughout the funeral arrangements. The family would also like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of the Coronary Care Unit at Raigmore Hospital, and to Dr Sarah Birkby, for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Jane and her family. Finally, thank you to everyone who attended the funeral service and donated so generously in Jane’s memory. A total of £2,697.50 was raised for Diabetes UK.
GUNN (INVERNESS)
Norman, Emma and family would like to express their profound appreciation to all relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues, for the many expressions of sympathy they received following the sad loss of Frances. Special thanks to Liz Hall for her personal, comforting and uplifting service. Thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their professional and considerate attention with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thank you to those that attended the ceremony and donated so generously to Highland Hospice and Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of Frances, where the sum of £,3272.00 was raised.
THORNTON (MARYBURGH)
Claire and Nick and family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Many thanks to all who attended the funeral service and to all who donated so generously to the collection for Redwings Horse Sanctuary. They also wish to thank the staff at Ward 7A Raigmore and the Renal Unit for their care. Also to thank the staff at Home Care (Scotland), The British Red Cross and Mid-Ross Nursing Team for the care she received at home. Thanks to the doctors and staff at Dingwall Medical Group and to the staff at Seaforth House. Special thanks to Rev. Andy Bryer for the uplifting service. Finally thank you to John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
CHATHA (CONON BRIDGE)
The family of the late Phyllis Chatha wish to thank all family and friends for the outpouring of sympathy. Thanks to the doctors of Dingwall medical practice for their care over the years and to all who attended the funeral service and their generosity in their donations to the Highland Hospice. Thanks also to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son, Lovat House, Dingwall for their sensitivity and support during this difficult time.
Lumsden (Inverness)
The family of the late Lily Mary Lumsden wish to thank all relatives and friends for their kindness and expressions of sympathy following our sad loss. Thanks to the team at Fraser Home Care and the Social Work and Community Nursing Teams who cared for Lily so well in her last few months. Thanks also to Lily's neighbours who were so helpful to her over many years. Thank you to Fr. Domenico Zanre, and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for all their support with the funeral arrangements. Finally thank you to everyone who so generously donated towards the sum of £466 which was raised for Highland Hospice.
MACDONALD (INVERNESS)
The family of the late (Hamish) James Alexander MacDonald wish to thank most sincerely all Relatives, Friends, Cheshire House Staff, and All Hamish's Cheshire House Family for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them personally, by card and telephone in their recent sad loss of Hamish, also for donations made in his honour to Cheshire House. Special thanks to Julie Snowden from Cedar Tree Ceremonies for her uplifting service at the funeral home. Thanks also to AC Marriott Hotel for their lovely spread. Finally, special thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for the attention to detail and professional handling of all aspects of Hamish's beautiful service.
MACLEAN (BERNERAY / INVERNESS)
The family of the late John MacLean, Berneray and Inverness, wish to sincerely thank everyone who has supported them following their sad bereavement. Your kind words, cards and presence at the funeral in Berneray, especially those who travelled from near and far, meant so much to the family. The family also wish to thank the medical teams at Raigmore Hospital for their care. A special thank you to Rev Alen McCulloch for his comforting service. A total of £1,100 was donated to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland following the service. The family would also like to thank all those who helped with logistics and practicalities in the lead up to and on the day of the funeral. Heartfelt thanks also go to the ladies of the Berneray community, who prepared and served a delicious lunch in the hall. Final thanks go to John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness and Alasdair A Morrison, North Uist for their support during this difficult time.
DUGGIE (FORTROSE)
The family of Kathleen Duggie thank all family and friends who attended Kathleen’s funeral service, who made donations to Alzheimer Scotland in her memory and who have offered prayer and other support. The family also thanks Fortrose Free Church, staff at Morlich Ward, New Craigs Hospital; and finally, John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their professional service.
CATTO (Edinburgh / Inverness)
Rena Catto’s family wish to sincerely thank their relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. They also wish to thank the staff at Queens Manor Care home, Edinburgh for their exceptional care and kindness. Special thanks to Stewart Robertson, Midmills Church for his warm and uplifting service. Finally, thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for all their attentive support and guidance.
McPhee (Inverness)
The family of the late Colin McPhee (Trampie), would like to thank all family, friends and great neighbours who supported them following their recent sad loss. All the messages, cards and flowers given to Normena, also the beautiful floral tributes received on the day. Special thanks to Maria Dickson, Celebrant, for her beautiful service, also Lisa McPhee for her beautiful poem. Thank you to Macmillan Suite, Raigmore Hospital, Ward 7A, District Nurses and Riverside Medical Practice for all the care, support and comfort given to Colin and Normena. Donations received in Colin’s memory totalled £451 which will be forwarded to the Macmillan Suite. Finally, we would like to thank James Thomson and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for all their support, compassion and care given to Colin and Normena – a truly amazing team.
BRUNTLETT (Tornagrain)
The family of the late Stephanie Jane Bruntlett wish to express their most sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind and generous expressions of sympathy shown to them in their recent sad bereavement. Grateful thanks to the doctors and district nurses of Nairn Medical Practice for their unstinting and devoted attention. Also, to staff of the Highland Hospice and the Palliative Care Ward of Nairn Town & County Hospital for their most heartfelt care. Special thanks must go to Rev. Norma Higgott who conducted the service, and who, these last months, has been a most compassionate and wise counsel. Finally, thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, particularly Drew Green, for their excellent and professional funeral arrangements.
BOLSTER (INVERNESS)
The family of the late Mrs Evelyn Bolster wish to thank relatives and friends for the sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thank you to the doctors and nurses at the RNI for their sympathetic care during her final days. Special thanks to Reverend Alasdair Macleod for such a fitting service and to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their support, kindness and sensitivity with the funeral arrangements and service.
MACINNES (Inverness)
The family of the late Donald MacInnes wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement. They also wish to thank the doctors and nursing staff of ward 7A Raigmore Hospital for their care. Thanks also to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously raising the amount of £450 for the Macmillian Nurses. Special thanks to Maria Dickson, Celebrant for her uplifting service. Thanks also to Vicki Fraser, Darlene Mackay and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
LINGARD
The family of Daniel would like to thank everyone who attended his service, those with us on the day and those who joined online. Thanks for all the beautiful flowers we received – the family are so grateful for them. We would like to thank Maria Dickson, Celebrant, for her kind words on the day and all the support she has offered during this sad time. Donations raised at the service in Daniel’s memory for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity totalled £502. Daniel’s uncle Daniel is also running the Edinburgh Half Marathon in memory of Daniel. Donations to his GoFundMe Page (https://gofund.me/b7f42310a) would be gratefully received. Finally, we thank John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, especially Vicki Fraser and her team, for their amazing and incredible care of our family, especially of Daniel. The whole team are amazing and incredible.
GARDINER (North Kessock)
The family of the late Mary Gardiner would like to express their sincere thanks to all who attended her service on 13th May and to those who donated so generously to the Highland Hospice, with £322 raised. Grateful thanks to Mr Alan Smurthwaite for a heartfelt service. Finally, special thanks to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their excellent funeral arrangements and their care and compassion throughout our sad bereavement.
