Family Notices

Peacefully at Highland Hospice, Fiona Veronica McCafferty, aged 60 years, passed away after her almost yearlong battle with cancer, privately with her loving and devoted husband Ronnie and surrounded by her family in the early hours of 4th of September 2025. As a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend she will be greatly missed. Funeral ceremony on Friday 19th September at 11am in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Donations in lieu of flowers for Highland Hospice and Macmillan nurses would be appreciated at Fiona’s request. Livestream via Fiona Veronica McCafferty 19/9/25 11am

Surrounded by love, with her sister Sarah by her side, Stephanie Hill, aged 53 years, passed away on 5th September 2025 after a 3 month stay in Raigmore Hospital. A celebration of her life will take place on Wednesday 24^th September at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. To acknowledge Stephanie's sparkle, sense of humour and zest for life the wearing of bright colours is requested by her family. Donations to Ward 4A, Raigmore Hospital may be given at the ceremony to help fund the new project to furnish a new day room and a new quiet room, which will support the mental health and wellbeing of the long stay patients on the ward.

Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 6^th September 2025, Norman James Rothnie, aged 83 years, Ballifeary Road, Inverness (former Chemistry Teacher, Millburn Academy). Beloved husband of Veronica, dearly loved father of David.

Funeral details to follow:

Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 6^th September 2025, Mina MacKay David R.I.P., aged 93 years of Fort Augustus, a much loved and cherished mother of 5, grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 5, also a dear sister. May you rest peacefully in God’s hands. Funeral Mass on Thursday 18^th September at 12.30pm in St Peter & St Benedict’s RC Church, Fort Augustus thereafter to Strathoich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations in lieu of flowers for The Archie Foundation can be given at the Mass.

On 9^th September 2025, Ann Glynne-Percy DL, née Bulloch, aged 94 years, former District Councillor for Strathdearn, Strathnairn and Croy. Beloved and cherished wife of the late Tony, dearest mum of Colin and Peter, also the late Richard, Diana and Malcolm, loving grandma of Annabel, Jamie, Joanna, Sarah, Alexander, Andrew, Isobel and Tom, happy great-grandma to Honor, Arlo, Lochie, Finley and Joshua.

Funeral details to follow:

Suddenly on 3^rd September 2025, at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, Anthony Stewart (Tony), aged 72 years, formerly of Invergordon and latterly of Cheadle. A much loved father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 23^rd September at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Flowers welcome. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.

Sadly, at Foyers on 4^th September 2025, Naomi McSorley (nee Barron), aged 63 years, a much loved wife, mother, daughter, sister and mother in law. Funeral private.

Peacefully at home with his family on 4^th September 2025, John Cameron MacLean (Trouper), aged 60 years, much loved husband of Elena, treasured da of Yvonne, Libby, Shannon and step dad to Wayne, proud papa to Liam-John, Kayla and Jessie-Marie, beloved brother to James, a dear father in law, brother in law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Friday 19^th September at 10am in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Flowers welcome. Donations in memory of John for Highland Hospice Sunflower Home Care and RNI Community Nurses can be given at the ceremony. Livestream via John Cameron MacLean 19/9/25 10am

Peacefully on 4^th September 2025 in the care of Seaforth House, Maryburgh, Elizabeth Barbara MacIntosh, aged 67 years, daughter of the late Finlay and Hughina MacIntosh, sister of Donald. Funeral service on Wednesday 17^th September at 1.30pm 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 Elizabeth for Highland Hospice can be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.

Margaret Berry (nee Seaton) died peacefully surrounded by her family on 2nd September 2025, at Highland Hospice, Inverness. Aged 63 and originally from Grimsay, North Uist and latterly of Fortrose, a precious daughter of the late Margaret and Donald. The beloved wife of Douglas, a loving mother to Rhona and Andrew, much loved sister of Hamish and the late Isabel and sister-in-law to Carol and Oliver, a cherished aunt and a dear friend to many. We are thankful for a life of service and deep friendship to so many. A life that demonstrated such care for family, friends and all those she influenced in her career as a teacher. Above all we give thanks that by God’s goodness it was a life founded on a Christian faith which particularly sustained her over the last 3 years of illness. We wish to express our deep gratitude to the staff at Highland Hospice for the exemplary compassion, care and support they gave to Margaret and to the family over the last 5 weeks. A service of thanksgiving will take place on Monday 15^th September at 1pm in Smithton Free Church, Murray Road, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret for Cancer Research UK can be given at the service. Livestream details via Live Church Services - Smithton Church Online Broadcasts

Peacefully at Highview House Care Home on 2^nd September 2025, surrounded by her loving family, Bunty Dunbar, aged 89 years, late of Beauly and Caithness. A much loved mum, granny, sister, aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral Ceremony on Thursday 11^th September at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bunty for Alzheimer Scotland may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available via Bunty Dunbar 11/9/25 2pm

Unexpectedly at Raigmore Hospital on 19^thAugust 2025, David Rodwell, aged 79 years, 53 Charleston View, Inverness. (Retired landscape gardener). Much loved husband of the late Chrissie, dearly loved dad of Racheal, Scott and Alan, a proud grandad and great grandad. Funeral ceremony on Friday 12^th September at 11am in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Donations in memory of David for Highland Hospice can be given at the ceremony. Livestream via David Rodwell, 12/09/2025, 11:00am

Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 13^th August 2025, Peter Clark, aged 72 years, Acre Street, Nairn. Much loved and sadly missed by family and friends. At home with the Lord. Funeral service on Friday 19^th September at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Peter for Parkinson’s UK may be given at the service. Livestream available via Peter Douglas Clark, 19/09/2025, 2:00pm

Suddenly at home on 27^th August 2025, Donald Simpson, aged 77 years, Sellar Place, Conon Bridge. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Schiller), loving Dad of Audrey, Sharon and Susan, adored granda of Emma, Josh, Alex, Katie, Jack and Abigail. Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday 9^th September at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Donald for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland may be given at the ceremony.

Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

Peacefully at Isobel Fraser Care Home, Inverness, on 22^nd August 2025, after a period of illness, Enid Frances Rutter (nee Milson), aged 94 years, late of Pontnewynydd, Gwent. Beloved wife of the late Peter Rutter, a much loved mum, grandma and mother in law. Funeral service on Thursday 4^th September at 10am in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please.

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Albert (Bert) Ross, aged 84 years, ex Fencing Contractor with Macrae Homes, passed away peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on 24^th August 2025, surrounded by his loving family and best friend Andy. Beloved husband of Phyllis, much loved father of Kathleen, Lorraine, PJ, Edward and his partner Leona, grandfather of Eilidh, Marcus and Maddie, great grandad of Tilly, Lola, Lewis and Harris. Greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service on Monday 8th September at 1pm in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bert for Friends of Raigmore Hospital can be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services.

Peacefully at Carolton Care Home, Nairn on 26^th August 2025, Lilian May Ross, aged 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Donnie, loving mum of Eleanor and Alison, much loved granny of Amy and Gemma. Funeral service on Tuesday 9^th September at 12.30pm in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Lilian for Dementia Scotland can be given at the service. Car parking available at the funeral home.

Sadly at Raigmore Hospital on 20^th August 2025, Kathleen Margaret Macleod, aged 62 years, Conon Bridge. Retired school teacher. Daughter of the late Alexander and Catherine Macleod, beloved wife of George Muirden. Funeral private.

Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall.

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 21^st August 2025, Rhoda MacBean, (nee MacLeod), aged 76 years, Wade Road, Inverness. A much loved wife, mum, granny, sister, aunt and mother in law. Funeral service on Wednesday 3^rd September 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 Rhoda for Lymphoma Action may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream via www.johnfraserandson.com/live-services

At Raigmore Hospital on 21^st August 2025, Ian Alexander Kilpatrick, aged 69 years, formerly of Edinburgh, retired builder. Funeral service on Friday 5^th September at 1pm in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ness Walk, Inverness, to which all are welcome to attend. Please dress casually; no black ties. Flowers welcome. Donations in memory of Ian for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland can be given at the service.