Family Notices
WATTERS (ROSEMARKIE)
Peacefully at Highland Hospice on 8th July 2026, Sharon, aged 54 years, of Rosemarkie, former GP at Dingwall Medical Practice. Dearly loved wife of Miles, much loved mother of Thom, Ben and Jess, to say nothing of the dogs. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 30th July at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Dogs Trust (https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/), Highland Hospice (https://highlandhospice.org/) and Macmillan (https://www.macmillan.org.uk/donate) may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices
DRUMMOND (INVERNESS)
Suddenly, but peacefully, on 11th July 2026, Peter Ewen Drummond, aged 55 years, Craigton Avenue. Much loved husband of the late Rebecca, loving dad of Dylan, Daniel, Lee, Jack and Shaun, a dear granda, brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Wednesday 29th July at 12.30pm at 69 Craigton Avenue, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend.
Breau (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 10th July 2026, Catherine (Kay) Breau, aged 84 years, Ness Castle. Beloved wife of Raymond, dear sister in law of Gerry, Marion, Margaret and the late Andy. Funeral Service on Friday 24th July at 2pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
DUNLOP (Inverness)
Peacefully at home, on 3rd July 2026, Renee (Catherine), aged 86 years, of Brown Street, Inverness. Sadly missed. Funeral private at her own request.
JACKSON (Inverness)
Suddenly on 6th July 2026, Marcus Christopher Jackson, aged 72 years, a much loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 28th July 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. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
BARTON (INVERNESS / NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE)
Peacefully in the excellent care of Highview House with his wife Jennifer and daughter Sarah by his side on 3rd July 2026, Kenneth Bell Barton, aged 74 years of Inverness and formerly of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Beloved husband of Jennifer, loving dad to Sarah and Kathrine, cherished granna of Dylan, Ben, Millie and Evie. A dearly loved son, brother and good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 21st July at 1.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Kenneth for the team at Memory Lane, Highview House, Inverness, can be given at the ceremony. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
Stirling (Dufftown / Tomich)
Peacefully at Speyside Care Home, Aberlour, on 10th July 2026, Donald (Donnie), aged 80 years, latterly of Dufftown, formerly of Tomich, Strathglass. Beloved husband of Joyce and much loved dad of Owen and Laura. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 21st July, at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend and to dress casually. Family flowers only please. Donations for Strathglass Shinty Club and Speyside Care Home may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via Mr Donald MacLeod Stirling, 21/07/2026, 11:00am
MACKENZIE (DINGWALL)
Peacefully, at Wyvis House Care Home, Dingwall on 9th July 2026, Anne (Annie) MacKenzie ages 94 years. Devoted sister to the late Margaret, Mary Flora, Johan and Alexander. Dearly loved Aunt of Ann, Christine, Finlay, Donald and William, and Great Aunt of Calum and Megan. A service will be held at Knockfarrel and Anne will be laid to rest in Fodderty Cemetery, Strathpeffer. Donations, if desired may be forwarded directly to Blythswood Care. Flowers welcome.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
MACKAY OF CLASHFERN
James Peter Hymers, The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mackay of Clashfern KT, passed away peacefully at home on 7th July 2026, aged 99 years, much loved husband of Bett, dearly loved father, father in law, grandfather and great grandfather. A North Memorial Service will take place on Wednesday 15th July at 11.30am at Kingsview Christian Centre, Inverness, IV3 8TF. Livestream available via https://www.apchurches.org/congregations/inverness/ Funeral and Memorial Service will take place on Thursday 23rd July at 12 noon at St. Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, followed by interment in Dean Cemetery. All welcome to attend both.
Stewart (Croy)
Peacefully Raigmore Hospital on 28th June 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Etta Stewart (nee Cragen), aged 97 years, Dalcroy Green, Croy. Beloved wife of the late Jackie, dearly loved mother of Beash, Sally, Marina and the late John, a loving nana to all her grandchildren, also a dear sister, aunt and mother in law to Dougie & Ken and a good friend to many. Funeral Service on Thursday 16th July 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 Etta for The British Heart Foundation may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
Elder (Inverness)
Sadly at Catmoor House, Scone on 6th July 2026, Catherine Elder, aged 85 years, formerly of South Uist, Fort William and Inverness. Much loved by all her family. Funeral Service will take place in South Uist.
Macleod (Inverness)
Peacefully on the evening of 1st July 2026 at Raigmore Hospital, Catherine (Catriona) Morrison MacLeod, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Duncan, sister of Dolina, Dina and the late Cathy, mother of Murdoch, Norman, Alexander and Sharon, granny to Reuben and Issa. Funeral Service on Tuesday 14th July at 9.30am 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 lieu of flowers to Drummond School can be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.
MACDONALD (Inverness)
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on Saturday 27th June 2026 surrounded by her family, Frances Janet Macdonald (nee Murchison) aged 79 years, Drakies, Inverness. Beloved wife of Peter James (PJ), loving mother of Fraser, Ross and Scott, grandma to James and Calum. Sadly missed by sister Josephine, Auntie Janet, cousins Kathleen, David, Chris and Mary and daughters-in-law Gayle and Nicole. Funeral Service on Monday 20th July at 12 noon in Inverness Crematorium. All warmly invited. Colourful attire welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Frances for the British Heart Foundation can be given at the ceremony.
MACDONALD (inverness)
With the heaviest of hearts, Angus Fraser MacDonald (Gus), passed away on the 24th June 2026, aged 54 years. Well known local business man and community fundraiser, known to many as Gus from the Crazy Golf. Adored husband of Emily, devoted dad of Isla & Oli, much loved son of Bet, and the late Angus, a dear cousin, son in law, uncle, brother in law and a good friend to many. A private funeral service will take place on Wednesday 15th July at 12 noon. We would be honoured for those who wish to celebrate the life of Gus, to gather at the Crazy Golf, where seats will be provided and the service streamed through speakers or alternatively you may use this space to sit and live stream from your own device. Gates will open from 11am. Following the service we kindly invite you all to line the route between the Golf and Whin Park as Gus makes his final journey. For those unable to attend or wish to stream from their device the livestream will be available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
MELLIS (MUIR OF ORD)
Peacefully at home on 30th June 2026, after a short illness, Trish Mellis, aged 69 years, Corrie Gardens, Muir of Ord. A dearly beloved wife, mum, granny, sister, aunt and mother-in-law. Graveside Ceremony on Thursday 9th July at 2pm in Urray Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Trish for Marie Curie may be given at the ceremony.
Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.
HAMMOND (Inverness)
Peacefully at Kingsmills Care Home on 25th June 2026, Walter Hammond, aged 86 years, Murray Place, Smithton. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn, much loved dad of Carol, dear partner of Isobel. Funeral Service on Thursday 16th July 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 Walter for Dementia UK may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services
GRAHAM (FORTROSE)
Peacefully at Hillcrest House Care Home, Nairn, on 25th June 2026, Patricia Florence Graham, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Francis MacPherson Graham, Newsagent, Fortrose. Funeral private.
Logie (Inverness)
The family of the late Julie Logie wish to thank all friends and relatives who sent messages of sympathy during their recent sad loss. Special thanks to the Sunflower Home Care team, the Rev Pamela Kennedy for their uplifting service, the ladies at the Barn Church for serving refreshments after the service and to all those who so generously donated the amount of £623 to the Sunflower Home Care team. Thanks also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their support with the funeral arrangements.
JESSIMAN (Inverness)
The family of Dougie Jessiman would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended Dad's funeral and helped us celebrate his life. We were truly overwhelmed by the number of people who came to pay their respects. Seeing so many family members, friends, and people whose lives Dad had touched brought us great comfort and reminded us just how loved and respected he was. Thank you also for your generous donations in Dad's memory. We are incredibly grateful to share that £320 was raised for Arthritis UK, a charity that meant a great deal to us. A very special thank you goes to Dad's friends for playing his music at the Caley Club. It made the celebration of his life even more meaningful and created memories that we will always treasure. Finally, we would like to thank John Fraser & Son, of Chapel Street, the amazing piper, Lewis Barclay and Maria Dickson Celebrant for giving Dad the most fitting send off. It was a beautiful tribute, and we know it was exactly the kind of farewell he would have been proud of. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all for your kindness, support, messages, cards, and love during this difficult time. It has meant more to our family than words can ever express.
The Jessiman Family
HATTON (Inverness)
Alison and Murray would sincerely like to thank the doctors and nurses of Wards GA and 2C for looking after Edna. Special thanks to Dr Mark Taylor of Kingsmills Medical Practice for his care over the years. Thanks also to those who attended the service at the crematorium. Thanks to Maria Dickson, Celebrant, for her care with the service; to the Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality. Special thanks to Vicki Fraser and her team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.
Mark (Maryburgh)
Alec’s family wish to thank most sincerely all friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy on their sad loss. Special thanks need to go to Mr & Mrs MacGregor and Mr Finlayson for their friendship and support of Alec over the past year. Thank you to all who attended the funeral and generously donated raising £165 for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. A special thanks to Julie Snowden, celebrant, who delivered a wonderful tribute to Alec. Finally, thanks to John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their excellent funeral arrangements.
MACGILLIVRAY (INVERNESS)
The family of the late Bertha MacGillivray wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the sympathy and kindness shown to them in their recent bereavement. Grateful thanks to the staff of Ward 7C at Raigmore Hospital for their exceptional care and to the Macmillan Nurses for their sensitive support. Thanks to all those who attended the funeral service and for the generous donation of £752 to Ward 7C. Sincere thanks to Drew Green and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for their excellent funeral arrangements and special thanks to Maria Dickson, the Celebrant, for her uplifting service.
TAYLOR (Inverness / Elgin)
The family of the late Ronnie Taylor would like to sincerely thank everyone for the kindness, love, and support shown following their sad loss. Your cards, flowers, messages and prayers, and many acts of kindness have been a great comfort during this difficult time. A special thank you to Ronnie's friends and workmates from the North Sea oil rigs, past and present, for your many messages, stories, and treasured memories. We are also deeply grateful to the Oncology Department, Ward 7, at Raigmore Hospital, the Community Nurses, and Amy, our Macmillan Nurse, for their outstanding care and support. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our celebrant Julie Snowden and James Thomson and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street for the care, compassion and professionalism shown. Thank you to everyone who attended the funeral or kept us in their thoughts and prayers. Your kindness will always be remembered. The generous sum of £568.50 was collected at the funeral service in aid of Macmillan Nurses.
MILNE (EVANTON)
The Milne family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us following our recent loss. We are deeply grateful for the many kind messages, cards, flowers, and expressions of sympathy, as well as to everyone who attended the service. Your kindness and support have been a great comfort during this difficult time. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Nicky Marr, Celebrant, for delivering such a personal and heartfelt tribute that truly reflected a life well lived. Our grateful thanks also go to John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their compassion, professionalism, and attentive care throughout the entire process, which brought us great comfort at such a difficult time. Your kindness and support will always be remembered.
