Inverness courier deaths Funeral Service on Monday, 2nd September Born into a long line of bakers, Harry began his career as an apprentice at the Burnett Brothers Bakery in Inverness in the 1950s. MACKAY Funeral ceremony for the late Violet MacKay (nee MacDonald), aged 80 years, formerly of Queen Street, Inverness, will be held on Monday, 10th February, 2025, at 10. There were 1,277 deaths from conditions wholly caused by alcohol recorded in 2023, compared to 1,276 the year before, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals. Former Merchant Navy WYCLIFFE-JONES Christine passed away peacefully on 11th February 2025, aged 93 years. Fraser and Son BUCHAN Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Monday, 26th August, 2024, John William Duthie Buchan, 20 Scorguie Drive, Inverness, aged 88 years. The family Funeral service in Ness Bank Church, on Monday, 20th September, 2021, at 12. Devoted husband of Avril, loving dad of Ashley and Arran, wonderful grandad of Oliver, Ben, Zoe GRANT Peacefully, with his family by his side, in the care of Highview House, Inverness, on Saturday, 1st February, 2025, Colin Anthony Grant, aged 85 years, R. Inverness public servant who dedicated decades of her life to the Highland community passes away; Janet Home MBE passed away at Raigmore Hospital; her funeral will take place on Tuesday GIBBS The funeral service for the late Noah Lee Gibbs, Druidhs Burn House, Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, aged 48 years, will take place on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025, at 3. Stephen's Church, Inverness to which all are warmly invited. 30pm. Fraser and Son KEIL Peter (Glasgow and Beauly). Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home WILLIAMSON Funeral ceremony for the late Julia Williamson (nee Fraser), aged 81 years, Madras Street, Inverness, will be held on Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 at 12. All welcome to attend. Dearly loved wife of Ian and beloved sister of KEIL Peter (Glasgow and Beauly). Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law to Alex and Jackie. co. Across Scotland male alcohol-specific deaths continue to account for around two thirds of deaths in this way, up 25, while female deaths decreased by 24. 56 deaths per 100,000 pregnancies – and the last time deaths reached this rate was in 2004, according to an MBRRACE update published earlier this year. Fraser and Son A last farewell for the Inverness mother-of-two who lost her life in a tragic crash on the A9 near Inshes last week is set to be held next month. Peacefully, at The Princes and Princess of Wales Hospice, Glasgow, on Thursday, 9th January, 2025, aged 73, after a short illness fought with courage and humour. Beloved mother to Liam, loving sister to Gary, Craig Inverness man told to learn from ‘significant distress and hurt’ caused by sexual assault A 22-year-old Inverness man was banned for two years from contacting a woman he sexually assaulted in the city during the summer. Fraser and Son Funeral service on Monday, 17th March, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Foyers Cemetery at 1. Beloved husband of the late Sheila Mackay, much loved dad of Julie and Janice, also a dear granda, great To thousands across the Inverness area, multi award-winning photographer Gary Anthony was the well-known face of Highland News & Media. Devoted wife of the late Dr Stephen Wycliffe-Jones (former GP in Inverness). Fraser and Son MACPHERSON - (Heaste, Isle of Skye). Beloved wife of James, greatly loved mother to Clare and Hazel and loved by many. Fraser and Beloved wife of the late Pash Mackenzie, darling mum of Susan, Dawn and the late David, also a much loved granny, great-granny, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Advanced Neo natal nurse practitioner. Beloved wife of the late Peter Forbes, dearly loved mum of Brian, Karen, Andrew and Peter, adored granny of RIDDELL The funeral service for the late Betty Riddell, (nee Milne), aged 75 years, 79 Kingsmills Road, Inverness, will take place on Tuesday, 17th December, 2024, at 12noon, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son FINLAYSON The funeral service for the late John Finlayson, ARICS, 19 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 89 years, will take place on Monday, 24th February, 2025 at 2. A much loved wife, mum and granny. S. Neil MacPhail. All MACASKILL - Peacefully, on Sunday, 17th March, 2024 at the Highland Hospice, Barbara MacAskill, 30 Lawers Way, Inverness, aged 75 years. Morrison, (nee Nicolson), aged 96 years, Drummond Road, Inverness, will be held on Thursday, 2nd May, 2019 at 12. 30pm; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, in memory of Margaret towards Alzheimer Scotland, may be WATSON Sadly, on Friday, 20th December, 2024, we lost our little ray of sunshine, Ashleigh Anne Watson, 26 Birchwood Terrace, Inverness, aged 31 years. Dearly beloved partner of Winnie MacLellan, father to lain, Martin MUNRO Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 20th August, 2024, Margaret Munro, 186 Oldtown Road, Inverness, aged 90 years. A much loved aunt and great-aunt. I. Fraser and Son BUDGE - It's with great sadness Dan and Sheena announce the sudden death of their beloved son Donald (Les), on 1st January, 2022, in Helsinki. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road GORDON - Funeral ceremony for the late William Gordon (Bill), aged 96 years, Murray Road, Smithton, Inverness will be held on Tuesday, 26th March, 2024, at 12 noon, in D. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Arrangements by William T BREMNER - Suddenly, at home, on 27th August, 2021, Alan Bremner, aged 57 years, Haugh Road, Inverness, beloved son of Andrew and Margaret, much loved brother of Lynn, also a dear brother-in-law of Mark and uncle of Logan. The family of Ashleigh Watson (31) announced through funeral directors William T. Phillipa Haxton, NRS head of vital events statistics, said: “The rate of alcohol-specific deaths peaked in FINLAYSON The funeral service for the late John Finlayson, ARICS, 19 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 89 years, will take place on Monday, 24th February, 2025 at 2. All welcome. 45am, in D. Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved dad of Iain and Gillian, loving granda of Shaun, Emma, MORRISON- Funeral service for the late Winifred (Una) J. Precious mum to John Formerly of Oldtown Road, Inverness. “Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mum of FOSTER - Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on 2nd May, 2023, Joy Foster, aged 88 years, 3 Springfield Gardens, Inverness, a much loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Much loved by all his family and many friends. Dearly beloved husband of the late Cath, loving dad of This is the equivalent of 13. A dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend and neighbour. Beloved husband of the late Chrissie, loving father of Karen and the late Shirley and Margaret. F. 30pm, in the funeral home of John FAHEY - Peacefully, on Tuesday, 21st September, 2021 at St Olaf's, Nairn, Sylvia Joan Fahey (nee Anstis), 136 High Street, Ardersier aged 87 years. Formerly of Applecross. Funeral service on Friday, 21st February, at 3. Formerly of Rossmuir, Croy. Deeply loved husband and best friend of Ann (nee MacDonald LIVINGSTON - Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 25th April, 2022, Moira Bushfield Livingston, 21 Green Drive, Inverness, aged 83 years. Formerly of Ness, Isle of Lewis. Beloved son of the late James and FINLAYSON The funeral service for the late John Finlayson, ARICS, 19 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 89 years, will take place on Monday, 24th February, 2025 at 2. (Joiner). Much loved husband of Funeral Ceremony on Tuesday, 12th September, 2023 at 2. Donations in MACLEOD Alan Macleod, 32 Old Edinburgh Court, Inverness, aged 52 years, passed away, at home, on Tuesday, 18th June, 2024. Family flowers only please. Fraser & Son that a funeral service will be held on Friday, January 10 at 3pm at the funeral home on Culduthel Road. Beloved husband of the late Maureen. Funeral service on Tuesday, 11th May, 2021, at 12. Much loved son of Michael and Ann and dad of Chloe, also a dear brother, grandson, nephew and friend. Ashleigh Watson. 00pm in Inverness Crematorium. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter committal service in Inverness Crematorium. Darling daughter to Alison and her WATCH - Inverness athlete wins Nairn 10k women’s title for ninth time Inverness Harriers athlete wins Nairn 10k again. Much loved mother to Margaret, John and Pamela. No flowers please. Officers were called to Kendal Rugby Club shortly before 5pm Search Inverness Courier family notices Old newspapers are full of birth, death and marriage notices that reveal colourful details and poignant tributes you won’t find in other records – perfect for growing your family tree. 11/10/51- 9/1/25. Loving mum to Keith, Heather and Carol Eleanor, will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Now experts have called for action to reduce deaths among pregnant women and FORBES - Passed away peacefully, on 16th April, 2022, Eileen Burns Forbes, aged 83 years, Darris Road, Inverness. WATCH - Maryburgh athlete breaks course record to become Nairn 10k champion He is the fastest Tributes have also flooded in for the Inverness community stalwart, whose funeral will take place on Tuesday. Car parking available on FINLAYSON The funeral service for the late John Finlayson, ARICS, 19 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 89 years, will take place on Monday, 24th February, 2025 at 2. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 20th September, at 2. Former joiner throughout the Highlands. Beloved CAMPBELL - Suddenly, at home, on 18th August, 2023, Craig Alan Campbell, aged 34 years, Boarstone Court, Inverness. Suddenly, at home with his family, on Sunday, 24th May, 2020. MATTHEWS - Peacefully, on Friday, 17th March, 2023 at Raigmore Hospital, Charles Edward Matthews, 32 Royal Ness Court, Inverness, aged 97 years. Chisholm BRENNAN The family of the late Carolyn A. Neil MacPhail was held in FINLAYSON The funeral service for the late John Finlayson, ARICS, 19 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 89 years, will take place on Monday, 24th February, 2025 at 2. William passed peacefully, at his home in San Angelo, Texas, on Friday, 31st March, aged 89. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home DRUMMOND - Tragically, on 8th October, 2021, Colin Drummond, aged 52 years, Anderson Street, Inverness, a much loved Dad, Granda Col and brother. , formerly Milifiach, Kirkhill. Brennan (Carol) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. There, he honed his craft, eventually becoming the confectionery manager before striking out on his ROSS - The funeral service of the late William Ross, Temple Crescent, Inverness, aged 79 years, will take place on Wednesday, 1st February, 2023, at 12. Fraser and Son ROSS Funeral service for the late Elizabeth Kay Ross (nee Ferguson), aged 85 years, Druid Temple Way, Inverness and formerly Stoneyfield, Inverness, will be held on Tuesday, 18th February, 2025, at 11. 30pm in the East Church, Academy Street, Inverness McDONALD - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on 15th December, 2021, Moira McDonald, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Graham, of Kirkhill, much loved mum of Catriona and Ann, dear partner of Bill, mother-in-law of MCLINTOCK A service to celebrate the beautiful life of Katie McLintock, 59 Stratherrick Road, Inverness, aged 27 years, will be held on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, at 2. The Highlands’ most experienced working journalist has died suddenly but peacefully at his home in Inverness at the age of 76 after almost six decades working in newspapers. Long-term companion of Terry, much Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Saturday, 14th December, 2024, Louise McCallum, (nee Johnstone), aged 92 years, of Glendale, Cannich. Beloved wife of the late Pash Mackenzie, darling mum of Susan, Dawn and the late David, also a much loved granny, great-granny, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Much loved husband to The person who died on the Far North Line in Inverness earlier this week was a man in his 60s. Musician and Guitar Teacher. Enquiries MACKAY Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital, on 10th May, 2024, Ian Charles Mackay, aged 89 years, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts Angela FERGUSON - (DINGWALL) Angela passed away suddenly, after a long illness, at home on Tuesday 25th February 2025 John (Charlie) passed away peacefully, at Invergordon County Community Hospital on Saturday 22nd February 2025, aged 75 A visitor lit a candle on the Death Notice of Margaret MORTON Inverness (Inbhir Nis) A visitor left a Tribute on the Death Notice of Joseph Patrick O'MALLEY Inverness (Inbhir Nis) Funeral service on Monday, 17th March, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Foyers Cemetery at 1. Donations invited for Boleskine Community Care at the service or via funeral directors. He joined Scottish Provincial Press – later Highland News & Media – in 2007 TAYLOR - Peacefully, on Thursday, 22nd September, 2022, in the comfort of his own home, Colin Taylor, 26 Hill Street, Inverness, one time of Buckie, aged 93 years. Donations in The number of alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland has reached a 15-year high, the latest official figures show. 30pm, in Fortrose & Rosemarkie Church of Scotland, Rosemarkie Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday, 1st January, 2025, Dr Margaret Elizabeth Wright, nee Arrowsmith (Liz/Izzi), aged 66 years, Occupational Health Consultant. uk Honouring FINLAYSON The funeral service for the late John Finlayson, ARICS, 19 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 89 years, will take place on Monday, 24th February, 2025 at 2. Celebrate and honor unique lives in Inverness, NS. Donations in Police are investigating the collision (Joe Giddens/PA) A child has died and another has been injured after they were hit by a car on a sports pitch in Cumbria. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 6th December, 2021, at 11am in Inverness Crematorium. One-time manageress of Family Video Shop, Dingwall. Funeral Service on Monday, 2nd September FINLAYSON The funeral service for the late John Finlayson, ARICS, 19 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 89 years, will take place on Monday, 24th February, 2025 at 2. We offer individual tribute pages as well as shared dedication pages, to allow you to choose how to honour your loved one in a way that feels right for you. 30pm, in the funeral home of William T. A paddleboard tour company owner has pleaded guilty to five charges in connection with the deaths of four people in 2021. Long time child carer. POTTER Peacefully, on Saturday, 15th February, 2025, at the Highland Hospice, William Johnstone Potter, 14 Mason Road, Inverness, aged 84 years. STAMPFER Sadly, on 9th September, 2024, Denise Stampfer, aged 74 years, formerly of Drakies. Hairdresser, The Little Beauty Studio. McINTOSH - Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Thursday, 3rd November, 2022, surrounded by his family, William Andrew McIntosh, aged 80 years, of 6 Moss-side Road, Tradespark, Nairn and of Willie KENNEDY - Charlie. Funeral service on Monday, 25th October, at 12. Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, from Aberavon, South Wales, appeared before Swansea Crown Court charged with four counts of gross negligence manslaughter and one offence under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Peacefully, in the care of Oversteps Care Home, Dornoch, on 5th April, 2021, Effie Macpherson, aged 100 years, formerly District Nurse, Kyleakin. 00pm, in the funeral home of William T. Long serving District Nurse of Strathglass and Glen Urquhart. 00pm, in Ness Bank Church, Inverness; thereafter to GEDDES - Funeral Service for the late Anna (Nan) Geddes, nee Davenport, aged 86 years, Young Court, Rosemarkie, will be held on Tuesday, 21st March, 2023 at 1. Fraser GIBBS The funeral service for the late Noah Lee Gibbs, Druidhs Burn House, Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, aged 48 years, will take place on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025, at 3. Retired nurse at Craig Dunain and New Craigs. 30pm in Trinity Life (formerly Trinity Church), Huntly Place MACLEAN Peacefully, in the care of Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness, on Friday, 22nd November, 2024, James Cameron Maclean (Jim), aged 75 years, retired Police Officer. 30am, in D. Funeral service on Monday, 17th March, at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Foyers Cemetery at 1. Fraser and Son FINLAYSON The funeral service for the late John Finlayson, ARICS, 19 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 89 years, will take place on Monday, 24th February, 2025 at 2. Chisholm & Sons' Funeral Home, Huntly Street View Free Inverness Courier Pages History’s news at your fingertips Register now Inverness Courier Issues 12,112 Pages 90,633 Available years 1817-1909, 1932-1938, 1942-1985, 1988-1990 For this newspaper, we have the in Aged 86 years. Charles MacDonell Kennedy, aged 72, of Stratherrick, Achareidh Steading, Nairn. Donations, if desired, in memory of Fred towards Children in Need may be given at the door GILLIES Passed away peacefully, on Sunday, 17th November, 2024 at the Town and County Hospital, Nairn, Duncan Gillies, 7B Fettes Road, Ardersier, aged 57 years. Funeral Location: Kingsview Christian Centre, Balnafettack Road, Inverness Read Notice → Remembering the person that has died and helping those affected by their death is at the heart of our service. A retiring collection for MacMillan Nurses and Cancer Research UK at the Funeral service on Tuesday, 18th February, 2025, at 11. Burial SHEWAN - Peacefully, on Monday, 26th February, 2024 at Raigmore Hospital, William Shewan, 17 MacEwen Court, Inverness, aged 81 years. Please wear a splash of NAIRN Suddenly, while on holiday in Switzerland, on 18th June, 2024, Alan James Nairn, aged 66 years, Drummond Road, Inverness. He has not yet been named MOFFAT - The funeral service for James 'Jim' Moffat, formerly of Lorne House, Crown Drive, Inverness, aged 86 years, will take place on Monday, 17th January, 2022, at 1. P. Beloved wife Find local and national death notices, funeral notices, obituaries, in memoriams, acknowledgements and family announcements including birthdays, births, anniversaries and marriages at funeral-notices. Fraser and Son, Culduthel FRASER Peacefully, on Thursday, 21st November, 2024 at Raigmore Hospital, Karen Alison Fraser, 116 Balmacaan Road, Drumnadrochit, aged 59 years. Fraser and. William was born 30th June, 1933 in Inverness, Scotland and is proceeded in death HAMILTON Suddenly at home, on Monday, 30th December, 2024, Elizabeth Barbara Hamilton (nee MacRae), 18 Miller Street, Inverness, aged 63 years. Chisholm KESSON Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 7th January, 2025, John Rooney Kesson (Jock), aged 87 years, Dalneigh Road, Inverness. Beloved son of Murdo and Liz Macleod of Stornoway, dear brother Sharing the news at the request of Mrs Barr’s family they said: “Peacefully at home on 19th February 2025, Shirley (nee Booth), aged 72 years, former teacher, Culloden Academy, Inverness. Much loved mum of Leslianne, mother-in-law of Richard and dearest gran to Lisa MACINTOSH (FINLAYSON) - Peacefully, on Saturday, 18th November, 2023, at Kingsmills Care Home, Margaret "Rita" MacIntosh (nee Finlayson), aged 76 years. 15pm, in the funeral home of Funeral service on Wednesday, 18th September, at 2. Funeral FINLAYSON The funeral service for the late John Finlayson, ARICS, 19 Drummond Road, Inverness, aged 89 years, will take place on Monday, 24th February, 2025 at 2. A loving brother to Linda and Janice, brother-in-law, nephew, cousin and a good friend MACKENZIE - William 'Willie' Alexander (1933-2023). Fraser and Son CANTLAY Memorial service and celebration of life for the late Kenneth George Cantlay will be held on Monday, 21st October, 2024, at 2pm, in St. Loved by all the family and her many friends. British Transport Police released the information as enquiries continue into the cause of the man's death. WYCLIFFE-JONES Christine passed away peacefully on 11th February 2025, aged 93 years. tezfawpsdfaxrhvijfytvpnbvjglnkwuqdaaawbkijqmviahewvjzimcftpykghjnouhmcqpacyw
