DUFF - (Alness). Walter Duff passed away peacefully, following a long illness, bravely borne, at Invergordon County Community Hospital, aged 83 years. Beloved partner of Joan Macdonald. Joan would like to give their sincere thanks to all the staff at Invergordon County Hospital for their loving attentive care shown to Walter and them over this past year. Funeral service will be held at Urray West Church, Muir of Ord on Tuesday, 9th January, 2024, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Urray Burial Ground. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers welcome please, a donation if desired, can be made at the service for Clan Cancer Support. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.