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'Adored son' Lee Shewan to be laid to rest after death at Inverness College UHI student residences


By Louise Glen

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Police were at the student accommodation on Friday afternoon.
Police were at the student accommodation on Friday afternoon.

Tributes have been paid to an "adored son" who was found dead in student residences in Inverness.

Lee Shewan (17), died within the halls at Inverness College, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands.

The young man's family have asked for donations to be made to Mikeysline in his memory.

A funeral notice posted by undertakers William T Fraser and Son read: "Suddenly on Friday, 11 June 2021 at the University of the Highlands and Islands Campus, Lee Andrew Michael Shewan, 61 Ballifeary Road, Inverness, aged 17 years.

"Adored son of Kevin and Claire, much-loved brother to Liam, Molly and Sophie, dear uncle to Alfie, loving grandson, great-grandson, nephew and cousin.

"Will be sadly missed by his countless friends.

"Funeral service on Friday June 25 2021 at 12.15pm in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness, thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery for 1.30pm.

"Donations are invited in memory of Lee for Mikeysline.

The service can be viewed live at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

On Facebook his cousin wrote: "Lee Shewan you truly will leave a massive hole in all of our lives.

"I will miss debating and arguing with you resulting in me getting frustrated and giving up due to your stubbornness.

"I will miss hearing you screaming at Mario kart until stupid hours and moaning to keep it down.

"I will miss you coming out with the most ridiculous things that could make anyone laugh. You should be here tomorrow celebrating your 18th."


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