Death Notices

CAMERON (Abernethy). Elspeth Mary Dunlop (nee Miller) (Edinburgh). Peacefully, on 20th November, 2024 at St Columba's Hospice, Elspeth, Lady Abernethy, dearly loved wife of Alastair, mother of Hamish, Neil and Iain and grandmother of Peter, Adam, Willow and Emilia. Service at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, on Monday, 9th December at 12 noon, to which all friends are invited. Family flowers only please. The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend. For details, please contact info@williampurves.co.uk

RATTRAY (Tulloch). Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 24th November, 2024, Lewis Rattray, aged 92 years, of Bog of Rynerich, Tulloch, Nethy Bridge. Beloved husband of the late Rosa, much loved dad of John, loving grandad of Jack and dear father-in-law of Natalie. A funeral service will be held at Kincardine Church on Wednesday, 4th December, 2024, at 12noon; interment thereafter at Kincardine Churchyard. All friends are respectfully invited to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are to benefit the Macular Society. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

STUART (Aviemore). Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Tuesday, 5th November, 2024, after a short illness, Patrick (Pat) Stuart, formerly of Corrour Road, Aviemore. A wonderful dad and grandad who was much loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Interred in Laggantygown Cemetery on Tuesday, 12th November, 2024. Enquiries to Jamie R Rodgers Funeral Directors. Tel. 07376 11 00 20 or email info@jrrfunerals.co.uk

CAMPBELL (Aviemore). Suddenly, at home, on Sunday, 3rd November, 2024, Irene Campbell of Strathspey Avenue, Aviemore. A much loved mum, granny, sister, aunt and friend of many who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place at St Andrew's Church, Aviemore, on Monday, 18th November, 2024, at 12.30pm; and thereafter committal at Inverness Crematorium at 2.00pm. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, are to benefit the British Heart Foundation and the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and may be given at the service or online. The committal service will be streamed live. Please visit the obituary section at www.jrrfunerals.co.uk to access the link. Enquiries to Jamie R Rodgers Funeral Directors. Tel. 07376 11 00 20 or email info@jrrfunerals.co.uk

DIXON (Grantown-on-Spey). Peacefully, at Grant House Care Home, Grantown-on-Spey on Monday, 28th October, 2024, George Andrew Dixon MA, BSc, FSASCOT, aged 88 years, of 2 Heath Cottage, Woodlands Crescent, Grantown-on-Spey. Dear brother of Louise McLennan, loved and respected uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Funeral service to take place at Inverallan Parish Church on Thursday, 14th November, 2024 at 12 noon; and thereafter interment within Inverallan (Old) Cemetery. Cortege arriving for 1pm. All family, friends, and neighbours are respectfully invited to attend. Donations in lieu of floral tributes are welcomed, with the chosen beneficiaries being, The Grantown Society and Inverallan Parish Church, Donations can be made at the church or forwarded directly to the undernoted. Enquiries please to Lindsay Jack & Son, Funeral Directors, 35 The Square, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3HF. Tel. 01479 872442.

CLARK (Inverness). Peacefully, at Southside Care Home, on Tuesday, 29th October, 2024, Edith Clark, aged 86 years, of Raigmore Avenue, Inverness. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Jacky, Allison and Angela, and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. A funeral service will be held at Inverallan Parish Church on Friday, 8th November, 2024, at 12noon; interment thereafter at Grantown New Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are to benefit the Southside Care Home Residents' Fund. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

MACLELLAN (Feshiebridge). Peacefully, in Mains House Care Home, Newtonmore on Saturday, 19th October, 2024, Crissie MacLellan, formerly of Feshie Croft. Beloved wife of the late Angus, dear mother of Elizabeth, John, Kristina and Colleen and a much loved granny, great-granny and great-great-granny. Funeral service to take place at Insh Church, Kincraig on Tuesday, 29th October, 2024 at 12 noon; thereafter interment in Insh Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, are to benefit Friends of Badenoch & Strathspey Community Hospital and may be given at the service. Enquiries to Jamie R. Rodgers Funeral Directors. Tel. 07376 110020 or email info@jrrfunerals.co.uk

MACRAE (Newtonmore). Peacefully, in Mains House Care Home, Newtonmore, on Monday, 7th October, 2024, Beryl MacRae, aged 97 years, of Church Terrace, Newtonmore. Beloved wife of the late Alister and much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 18th October, 2024, at 2.00pm. All friends are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, are to benefit Friends of Badenoch & Strathspey Community Hospital and may be given at the service or sent directly. The service will be streamed live, please visit the obituary section at www.jrrfunerals.co.uk to access the link. Enquiries to Jamie R. Rodgers Funeral Directors, Aviemore. Tel. 07376 110020. Email: info@jrrfunerals.co.uk

CHRISTIE (Newtonmore). Peacefully, in The Wade Centre, Kingussie on Thursday, 3rd October, 2024 with her family by her side, Anne Christie (née Graham) of St Columba Road, Newtonmore. Beloved wife of John, adored mum, mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. A funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 18th October, 2024, at 12 noon. All friends are welcome to attend and invited to wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, are to benefit The Wade Centre and may be given at the service or sent directly. Enquiries to Jamie R. Rodgers Funeral Directors, Aviemore. Tel. 07376 110020. Email: info@jrrfunerals.co.uk

MCIVER (Grantown-on-Spey). Suddenly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Sunday, 29th September, 2024, Dorothy F. McIver (Dot), aged 83 years, of 24 Cairngorms Avenue. Beloved wife of the late Duncan, much loved partner of the late Phil, loving mother of Norman, Duncan and the late John and the late David. A respected mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and friend. All family, friends and former neighbours are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Dot's life at Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 15th October, 2024 commencing at 2pm. Family flowers only please, however donations in lieu are welcomed, with the chosen beneficiary being 'Guide Dogs for the Blind'. Donations can be made at the crematorium or forwarded to Lindsay Jack & Son, 35 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey. Please note, at the request of Mr Norman McIver, the cortwill depart from 24 Cairngorm Avenue at 12.45pm. Arrangements entrusted to Lindsay Jack & Son Funeral Directors.

SINCLAIR (Newtonmore). Peacefully, at Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital, with her daughters by her side, on Thursday, 19th September, 2024, Andrea Sinclair, aged 66 years, of Greenbank, Main Street, Newtonmore. Much loved mum of Rachel and Coral. At Andrea's own request, a private cremation will be held on Thursday, 3rd October, 2024. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel. 01540 662266 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

GILLON (Aviemore/Motherwell). Peacefully, at Abbeyvale Nursing Home, Elgin on Thursday, 26th September, 2024, with Kay by her side, Catherine (Cathie) Faulds Gillon (née Murray), aged 91 years, formerly of Craigellachie Crescent, Aviemore. Beloved and devoted wife to the late John for 66 years, loving mum to Kay and Heather, much loved and adored gran to Ruairidh, Finlay, Heather and James, respected mother-in-law to George, loving sister to Bert, William and the late Netta, a sister-in-law, auntie, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service to take place at St Andrew's Church, Aviemore on Friday, 11th October, 2024 at 12 noon; thereafter interment in Laggantygown Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, are to benefit Alzheimer Scotland and Dignity in Dying and may be given at the church door or online. The service in the church will be streamed live, please navigate to the obituary section at: www.jrrfunerals.co.uk to access the link. Enquiries to Jamie R. Rodgers Funeral Directors. Tel. 07376 110020 or email info@jrrfunerals.co.uk

HAMILTON (Dulnain Bridge). Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 20th September, 2024, at Tullochgribban Mains, George Hamilton aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Evelyn, loving father of William, Margaret and Grant, devoted and proud grandfather of Andrew, Neil, Elizabeth and George. A Memorial Service will be held in Inverallan Parish Church, Grantown-on-Spey, Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 commencing at 13.30. Family flowers only please. Donations for Marie Curie, MacMillan Support and RSABI can be made as you retire from the church or forwarded to Lindsay Jack & Son, Funeral Directors, 35 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3HF. Tel 01479 872 442.

BEANLAND (Grantown-on-Spey). Peacefully, at St.Olaf Care Home, Nairn, on Friday, 30th August 2024, Irene Beanland, aged 88 years, formerly of Woodburn Drive, Grantown-on-Spey. Beloved wife of the late Eric. A funeral service will be held at Grantown New Cemetery on Monday, 23rd September, 2024, at 1pm. All friends are respectfully invited to attend. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

BATEMAN Shirley Ann (formerly Nethy Bridge). Sadly and suddenly. at home, on Monday, 26th August, Shirley passed away, aged 69. Beloved mother of James, adored mother-in-law of Hazel, sister of Michael and proud, loving and much-loved granny of Henry and Lilian. Shirley will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends, both near and far. The funeral will take place on Friday, 27th September at 2pm at The Blessed Sacrament Church, Gorseinon; followed by a cremation service at Llanelli Crematorium, 3pm. Family flowers only please, with donations, if so desired, in Shirley's name to the British Heart Foundation via www.bhf.org.uk Further enquiries to Goresinon Funeralcare. Tel. 01792 891160.

ADAMS (formerly Insh). Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 7th September, 2024, George Edward Adams, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Marisa, dad to Crerar and Tania, and Nonno to his five grandsons. A funeral service will be held at Uath Lochans, Glen Feshie (nearest postcode: PH21 1NX or what3words: youth.inhabited.diet) on Thursday, 19th September, 2024, at 12 noon; interment thereafter at Insh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to benefit Marie Curie and Alzheimer Scotland. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

MACLEAN Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 5th September, 2024, William MacLean (Willie), aged 92 years, Culcabock Avenue, Inverness and formerly of Balnain, Dulnain Bridge. Beloved husband of the late Jesmar, much loved dad of Ruth and Sandra, also a dear grandpa, brother and uncle. Funeral service on Thursday, 19th September, 2024, at 1pm, in Inshes East Church, Inverness; thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Willie towards the Highland Hospice may be given at the door. Livestream available from church website. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

MCCULLOCH Freda (Peebles, formerly of Kingussie). Peacefully, on 23rd August, 2024, at Borders General Hospital. Beloved mum of Sarah, Gavin and Caroline and loving grandma to Holly and Catriona. Service at Stobo Kirk on 11th September at 2pm, to which all family and friends are invited. Family flowers only please.

SMITH (Grantown-on-Spey). Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 2nd September, 2024, Ian Grant Smith, aged 92 years, of Auchernack. Beloved husband of the late Edna, much loved dad to Malcolm, John and Neil; a devoted grandad and great-grandad, and a dear brother to Sheila. A funeral service will be held at Abernethy Old Kirk, Nethybridge on Thursday, 12th September, 2024, at 12 noon; interment thereafter at Grantown New Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to benefit RSABI, Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

YOUNG (Nethy Bridge). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital on Tuesday, 20th August, 2024, Derek Young, aged 89 years, of Woodstock, Nethy Bridge. Beloved husband of Helen and much loved dad of Barbara, Alyson, Janice and stepdad of Fiona and Morag. A funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday, 4th September, 2024 at 10am; followed by a celebration of Derek's life at Abernethy Parish Church, Dell Road, Nethy Bridge at 1.30pm. All friends are respectfully invited to attend. Bright colours welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to benefit the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com