Deaths

CLARK - (Milton). Suddenly, after a short illness, at Mull Hall Residential Home, Barbaraville, on Thursday, 3rd May, 2012, Nan, aged 81 years, (formerly of 10 Woodlands Drive, Milton). Loving mother of Les and Pat, a devoted nannie, a proud great-granny, also a dear sister, aunt and friend. Funeral service was held in Kilmuir Easter Parish Church, yesterday (Thursday), 10th May, 2012, with interment thereafter at Kilmuir Cemetery. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services. Tel. 01349 880901.

DENOON - (Dingwall). Peacefully, with her husband at her bedside, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Monday, 7th May, 2012, Rachael Erica 'Ray' (nee Pokorniecki), aged 56 years, of 59 Millbank Road, Dingwall. Devoted wife of Michael, cherished mam of Allan, Michelle, Williejohn and Rebecca, much loved and missed by all the family. Funeral service from St Clement's Parish Church, Dingwall, today (Friday), 11th May, 2012, at 10am; thereafter interment at Mitchell Hill Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Ward 6C, Raigmore. Arrangements by D. Gunn, Funeral Home, Dingwall.

HALLETT - (Strathpeffer). Peacefully, in her sleep, at the Highland Hospice, Inverness, on Saturday, 5th May, 2012, Carol Ann Hallett, aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Frank, loving mum of Lucianne and Matthew and stepmum of Kirsty and Catherine and mother-in-law to Brian, much loved grannie to Katherine, Iain and Luc. Funeral service from Castle Street Church of Scotland, Dingwall, today (Friday), 11th May, 2012, at 1pm; thereafter interment at Fodderty Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Highland Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support. Arrangements by D. Gunn, Funeral Home, Dingwall.

BAIN - Joseph (East Calder). Peacefully, after a recent illness, bravely borne, in St John's Hospital, Livingstone, on 20th April, 2012, Joe, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Freda, dear dad of Gordon and Graeme, dearest grandad and friend. Beloved brother of Isobel MacRae, Ridgeways, Alness. Sadly missed by all. Funeral service took place at Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh, on 1st May, 2012.

HOWIESON - (Fortrose/ Stirling). Peacefully, at home with her family around her, on Wednesday, 9th May, 2012, Jean (Sheila) Howieson, aged 92 years, of The Gables, Fortrose, beloved wife of the late Walter, much loved mum of Nan, Jim and Jean, a dear mother-in-law, granny and great-granny, also a dear sister and aunt. Funeral service on Tuesday, 15th May, 2012, in Inverness Crematorium, commencing at 2.30pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Marie Curie and Fortrose District Nurses or forwarded to John Munro Funeral Director, The Gables, Fortrose, IV10 8RX. Tel. 01381 621444.

URQUHART - (Tain). Peacefully, in Duthac House, Tain, on Thursday, 10th May, 2012, Fay Morrison, 17 Glebe Crescent, Tain, beloved and loving wife of Johnnie, dearly loved mother of Tony and Rosslyn and mother-in-law of Alyson and David, much loved granny of Karen, Ross and Adam, dear sister of the late Don and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Tain Parish Church, on Monday, 14th May, 2012, at 1pm; thereafter to Balintore Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for The Friends of Duthac House, Tain and Tain & Fearn Medical Practice or sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.