Death Notices

SINCLAIR - (Beauly). Suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, 23rd November, 2023, Peter Shaw Sinclair, aged 92 years, Rose Street, Beauly. Devoted husband for 67 years of Helen (Moira) Sinclair, much loved father to Kevan, Blair and Alfie, father-in-law of Alison and Lesley, doting granda and great-granda. Funeral service to take place on Monday, 4th December, at Beauly Church of Scotland, Croyard Road, at 12 noon; thereafter; to Urray Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, can be made at the service for Dementia UK. All enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Directors, Blackwells Street, Dingwall, IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951.

THOMSON - (Inverness). Peacefully, in the care of Highview House, Inverness, on 16th November, 2023, Tommy Tucker Thomson, aged 83 years, Mackenzie Park Gardens, Inverness (Ross County legend and Clach player), a dear partner, dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 30th November, 2023, at 1pm, in D. Chisholm & Sons Funeral Home, Huntly Street, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory Tommy towards Clachnacuddin Youth Development may be given at the door. Livestream available on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk/live-services

MACKENZIE - (Garve). Suddenly but peacefully, at home, Saturday, 18th November, 2023, Alexander (Alex), aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Elspeth, much loved and proud dad of Fiona, Kathleen, Alison and Alasdair, a dear father-in-law to Adrian, Lloyd and Renee, adored granda and a good friend to many. Funeral service at Strathpeffer Church of Scotland, on Friday, 1st December, 2023, at 11am; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. All friends respectively invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, at church door to Hydrotherapy Pool, Dingwall.

BOWIE - (Maryburgh). Elizabeth (nee Grant), fondly known as Babs, formerly of Rose Cottage, Jamestown, sadly lost her brave fight with a long standing illness on Sunday, 19th November, 2023, surrounded by the ones she loved. Loving wife to Garry, mam to Grant and Fraser, bonus mam to Jenni, Nikki, Carol and Linsey, treasured granny, sister, aunty and great friend to many. Funeral service at St Clements Parish Church, on Thursday, 30th November, at 12noon; thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, can be given at the service for Ward 7A, Raigmore Hospital. All enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Directors, Blackwells Street, Dingwall, IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951.

SKINNER - (Tain). Alexander (Alex) passed away peacefully, following a long illness, at The Meadows Nursing Home, Dornoch, on Saturday, 18th November, 2023, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Jean, loving dad of Sharon and Sharlene, father-in-law of Dougie and Chris, much loved papa of Daniel, Ryan, Chloe, Brandon, Bethany, Brodie and great-papa to his five great-grandsons, son of the late Betty and Willie, brother of David and the late Willie. Alex will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service will be held at Tain Parish Church, on Tuesday, 28th November, 2023, commencing at 10am; thereafter to St. Duthus New Cemetery, Tain. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Alzheimer's Scotland. If you are unable to attend Alex's funeral service, a live stream link is available online at: mairiurquhartandson.com/alexander-skinner. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

ROSS - (Alness/Invergordon). Very sadly, in The Highland Hospice, Inverness, on Thursday, 16th November, 2023, surrounded by his dear family, James "Kelvin" Ross, aged 68 years, 14 Teaninich Street, Alness. Dearly loved husband of Christine, a much loved father of Leanne and the late Kelvin, doting granda of Bradley, beloved son of James (Ditchburn) and the late Margaret Dingwall, dear brother of the late Ian and Allan and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Invergordon Social Club on Friday, 24th November at 12.30pm; thereafter to Alness Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to the funeral or donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for The Highland Hospice and The Macmillan Nurses or send to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c/ 83-27-35, a/c 00254580 Ref. The late "Kelvin".

MITCHELL - (Balintore). Peacefully in her home, 19 Abbotshaven, Balintore, on Friday, 17th November, 2023, Helen Jean Ross. A much loved mother of Fiona and Andrew, loving Big Gran of Eilidh, Lindsey, Andrew, John, Harry, Tyler, Ethan, Mason, Jacob, Magnus and Stella, a dearly loved mother-in-law of John and Julie, a dear sister of Diana, Linda, Stuart, Shona, Shaun and Paul and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in the United Free Church, Balintore on Monday, 27th November at 1pm; thereafter to Balintore Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at service for The Parent and Toddler Group, United Free Church, Balintore or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late Helen.

HENDERSON - Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 17th November, 2023, after a long illness bravely borne, Helen Henderson (nee Gunn), 15 Lochlann Avenue, Inverness, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Davy, much-loved mum of Alan, David and Shirley, devoted granny, great-granny and a dear sister. Funeral service on Wednesday, 29th November, 2023 at 12 noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations invited for the PSP Association.

ROSS - Sadly, but peacefully, at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Thursday, 9th November, Marguerite Eleanor Ross, aged 81 years, retired midwife of Elsie Inglis and Simpson Maternity Hospitals, Edinburgh. Loving daughter of the late Aileen and Donald Ross of Woodlands Road, Dingwall, cherished sister of Kathleen and brother-in-law Paul, dear aunt to Ross and Angela and great-aunt to India and Oscar. Funeral ceremony to be held at South Leicester Crematorium on Monday, 4th December, at 12 noon. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to Unicef UK. Enquiries to Bay Tree Funerals, Blaby. Tel. 0116 2788868.

ROSS - Passed away in her sleep, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023, Patricia Margaret Ross, 'Kinellen', Bishop Kinkell, Muir of Ord, aged 82 years. Beloved wife to Fraser for 53 memorable years. Greatly loved mother to Alison, Lynda and David, dearest granny, sister, a good and best friend of many. Funeral service on Monday, 27th November, 2023 at 11.30am in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

COPPEN (Kildary) - Peacefully, in The Meadows Nursing Home, Dornoch, on Friday, 10th November, 2023, Hilary Evelyn Jackson, Taobh Mol, Kildary, beloved wife of The Rev. George, a much loved mother, grandmother and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral Service will be held in St. Ninian's Scottish Episcopal Church, Invergordon on Friday, 1st December at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. A private cremation to be held later. No flowers please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for The Meadows Nursing Home, Dornoch or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late Hilary.

FLEMING (Inver) - Peacefully, in The County Hospital, Invergordon, on Friday, 10th November, 2023, Marion Annette Skinner, Inverbrae House, Inver, by Tain. Beloved wife of the late John, a much loved mother of Bob, Dave and Mick, a loving granny of Kathryn, Chris and Danielle and great-nana of Tarjei, Hazel and Ulrik, a dearly loved mother-in-law of Nicky and Sue, a dear sister of Sheila, Andrew and the late Tony, dearest sister-in-law of Gail, and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral Service will be held in Tarbat Church of Scotland, Portmahomack on Monday, 11th December at 11.00 a.m. Thereafter to Inverness Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. All friends respectfully invited to one or both services. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Inver Primary School and Inver Community Hall or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late Marion.

THOMSON (Inverness) - Peacefully, in the care of Highview House, Inverness, on 16th November, 2023, Tommy Tucker Thomson, aged 83 years, MacKenzie Park Gardens, Inverness, (Ross County legend and Clach player), a dear partner, dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral arrangements from D. Chisholm & Sons.

ARTHUR (Tain) - In her home, 9 Culpleasant Avenue, Tain, on Sunday, 12th November, 2023, Shona May MacLeod, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim Arthur, a much loved mother of Alex., Ruth, Shona, George and Jean, a loving grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, a dearly loved sister of Avie, Nan and surviving brother Tom; loved by all the extended family and friends and a well appreciated maths teacher at Tain Royal Academy for many years. Funeral service will be held in Tain Parish Church on Saturday, 25th November at 10.30 a.m. Thereafter to St. Duthus New Cemetery, Tain. Flowers may be sent to the funeral or donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for The Marie Curie Nurses or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS. s/c 83-27-35 a/c 00254580 ref the late Shona. Service to be live streamed from the church and cemetery. Full details will be posted on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24 hours prior.

MACPHERSON (Strathpeffer) - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 8th November, 2023, John Alexander MacPherson (Jackie), aged 91 years, of Nicholson Court (late Cromartie Buildings), Strathpeffer. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth and dear brother of Primrose and the late Cecil and Margaret. A much loved uncle and friend to many. Funeral to take place at Strathpeffer Church of Scotland at 12noon on Thursday, 23rd November, 2023, thereafter to Fodderty Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations may be given at the service on behalf of Cystic Fibrosis and Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to D. Gunn Funeral Directors, Blackwells Street, Dingwall. Tel : 01349 863951.

HOGG (Saltburn/Invergordon) - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Thursday, 9th November, 2023, after a short illness, Catheline (Cathie) of 19 Saltburn, formerly of Ardross, sadly passed away, at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife to the late Sandy, much loved mother to Sandra, Anthea and Richard, loving mother-in-law, loved granny and great-granny, dear friend to many, who will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service will be held in Invergordon Parish Church on Monday, 20th November at 10.30am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, thereafter private. Donations, if desired, can be given at the service in remembrance of Cathie, towards the Puffin Pool, Dingwall. Enquiries to J. Mackenzie tel: 01349 830684

ALCORN - Passed away suddenly, at home, on Friday, 10th November, 2023, Ann Alcorn (McKinven) née Wilson, 5 Castlehill, Muir of Ord. Competitive bowler, Muir of Ord and Golspie. Much loved mother of Karin and Colin, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, a dear and good friend to many. Funeral service on Friday, 24th November at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all.

LYNAM - (Fortrose). Eddie, aged 70, passed peacefully, after a short illness, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 8th November, 2023. Residing at 5 Alexander Court, Fortrose, Eddie was a beloved husband to Helen (Anne Forbes), loving father to Mark and father-in-law to Sian. Funeral service to take place at Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 21st November at 10am. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. All enquiries to Kevin Bruce Funeral Services. Tel. 0345 1632191

MOIR - Peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Monday, 6th November, 2023, David (Dave) John Moir, aged 88 years. Greatly loved and loving husband of Margaret, dear dad of Angus, John and Andrew, father-in-law to Shirley, Alison and Susan, adored grandad of Katie, Jack, Euan and Sophie and a great friend to many. Funeral service at Ellon Parish Church on Monday, 20th November at 10am, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be given at the church door for Dementia Scotland.

McPHERSON - (Alness). Willie McPherson, formerly of Paisley, passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, 8th November, 2023, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Terry, a much-loved father of Anne, Eleanor, Iain and Stuart and a devoted granda to all his grandchildren. Funeral to be held at Rosskeen Parish Church, Perrins Road, Alness on Monday, 20th November, 2023, commencing at 11am; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium at 1pm. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service to Alzheimer Scotland, Befrienders Highland and Invergordon Lunch Club. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.