Death Notices

DIMASCIO - (Grantown-on-Spey). Elisa (Liz), R.I.P., passed, with family by her side, at Ian Charles Hospital on Friday, 23rd July, 2021. Liz, aged 96 years, devoted wife of the late Tony, dearly loved mother of Sylvia, mother-in-law to Kenny, adored grandmother of Christopher, Joanna and Paula and a much loved great-grandmother to Isla and Elisa. A truly beautiful soul and well known by many. All friends and neighbours are warmly welcomed to join with the family at a celebration for Liz's life, which will take place on Tuesday, 10th August, 2021, at St Columba's Episcopal Church, High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter a private committal will be held at Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please, however, donations in lieu of floral tributes are welcomed with the chosen beneficiary being The Friends of Ian Charles Hospital, who took such good care of Liz while she was in their care. Donations can be made at the church or forwarded directly to the undernoted. Any person wishing to attend would you please be kind enough to email lindsay@jackfuneraldirectors.co.uk or contact our office giving your details to allow us comply with Track and Trace regulations. Arrangements entrusted to Lindsay Jack & Son, Funeral Directors, 35 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3HF. Tel. 01479 872442.

WILDE - (Newtonmore). Diane Wilde, of Newtonmore, passed away suddenly, at home, on 27th July, 2021, aged 59 years. Daughter of, and preceded in death by, Stanley and Mary Dinah Young of North Shields, England. Diane's life revolved around her family and keeping the bonds as strong as she could. Beloved wife to Dave, devoted and proud mum to, Carrie, Marcus with partner Laura and David with his wife Gemma, Craig, Jamie and partner Aga and preceded in death by Lee. In her element as nana to Jorgie-Jayne, Alfie and Lewis, and of course smitten with the newly born Winston and Wallace. A much loved sister with many happy memories of trips "across the pond" to visit siblings Alan, Connie and Charlie, sharing laughter and joy with family and friends. A lover of community spirit, offering support and opportunities whenever she could. An ever encouraging friend with a huge heart, Forget-Me-Not. Private funeral service, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, will take place at Inverness Crematorium, tomorrow (Friday) 6th August, at 2.00pm. For those wishing to pay their respects, the funeral cortège will be walked slowly from the family home in Church Terrace, Newtonmore, at 12.15pm, to Glen Road, onto the Main Street at the Village Hall, travelling north to The Highlander Hotel before continuing our journey to Inverness. Please wear a splash of colour for Diane. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, are to benefit The British Heart Foundation. Family and friends who would like to watch the service, at 2.00pm, via live streaming can email info@jrrfunerals.co.uk for the live stream link. Enquiries to Jamie R Rodgers Funeral Directors, Unit 17/9 Spey Valley Business Park, Aviemore, PH22 1ST. Email: info@jrrfunerals.co.uk or Tel. Aviemore 07376 11 00 20.

MACBEAN - (Aviemore). Suddenly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Friday, 23rd July, 2021, with his family by his side, Andrew (Andy) MacBean of Craigellachie Crescent, Aviemore. Beloved partner of Karen, dear son of Lewis and Edna and a friend of many who will be very sadly missed. Funeral service to take place at Laggantygown Cemetery on Thursday, 5th August, 2021 at 1pm. For those wishing to pay their respects, the funeral cortege will be walked slowly past Andy's home in Craigellachie Crescent at 12 noon and then from St Andrew's Church, Aviemore, at 12.30pm, travelling north along Grampian Road towards the cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, to benefit Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland can be sent to Jamie R. Rodgers Funeral Directors, Unit 17/9 Spey Valley Business Park, Aviemore, PH22 1ST. Anyone wishing to attend the graveside service please email: info@jrrfunerals.co.uk with your contact details or tel. Aviemore 07376 110020.

MUIR - (Kingussie). Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 23rd July, 2021. Rab Muir, of Cluny Terrace, Kingussie, beloved husband of the late Margaret, dear dad of Christine, Gordon and Lorraine, much loved granda and great-granda and a friend of many who will be very sadly missed. Private funeral service to take place at Kingussie Parish Church on Tuesday, 3rd August, 2021. For those wishing to pay their respects, the funeral cortege will be walked on a final lap of The Dell at approximately 12.15pm, continuing along Ruthven Road to the High Street and north to Kingussie Cemetery for a private interment. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, are to benefit Cancer Research UK and can be sent to Jamie R. Rodgers Funeral Directors, Unit 17/9 Spey Valley Business Park, Aviemore, PH22 1ST. Email info@jrrfunerals.co.uk. Tel. Aviemore 07376 110020.

BROWN - (Nethy Bridge). Peacefully, at Grandview House Care Home, Grantown-on-Spey, on Sunday, 18th July, 2021, Anne, aged 66 years, beloved wife to Gordon, much loved mother of Euan, Colin and Steve, grandmother to her eight grandchildren, loving sister of Moira and Marion and a special friend to many. A private interment will be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Abernethy Parish Church, on Monday, 2nd August, at 1.45 pm. Should you wish to attend the service or for any other enquiries, please contact W.G. Catto Funeral Directors, Elgin, on 01343 547 371 or info@wgcatto.co.uk. At the family's request, please wear something blue. The hearse will be leaving Tulloch Road, through the village, to Abernethy Old Kirk at 12.50pm should you wish to pay your respects. For those unable to attend you can view the service at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhSuvTpW3R0. Family flowers only please, however, if desired, a donation could be made, in memory of Anne, to Alzheimer Scotland (www.justgiving.com/fundraising/anne‐brown‐55).

WILSON - (Kingussie). Peacefully, at St Vincent's Hospital, on Tuesday, 20th July, 2021, Morag, of Dunbarry Terrace. Beloved wife of Bob, much loved mum of Cameron and Bruce, loving granny to Cloe, Ciaran and Aiden, a dear sister to Hughie and Alec and friend to many. A funeral service will take place at the RC Church, Kingussie today (Thursday), 29th July, 2021 at 12 noon; and thereafter to Kingussie Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited although covid restrictions will apply. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to benefit Friends of St Vincent's Hospital. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd, King Street, Kingussie, PH21 1HW. Tel. 01540 662266 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

SMITH - Peacefully, in her sleep, on Sunday, 18th July, 2021, Rhoda Mary Smith, aged 92 years, of Burnvale, Forres, formerly of Grampian View, Kincraig. Beloved wife of the late Alasdair Smith, dear mum of Shelagh, Liz, and David, a much loved granny and great-granny. Private funeral service to take place at Insh Cemetery, Kincraig on Friday, 30th July, 2021. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Jamie R Rodgers Funeral Directors, Unit 17/9 Spey Valley Business Park, Aviemore, PH22 1ST. Email: info@jrrfunerals.co.uk. Tel. Aviemore 07376 110020.

STEWART - (Rhuarden Court, Grantown on Spey and The Manse, Boat of Garten). Peacefully, at Grandview House Care Home, with family, on 8th July, 2021, Christine Stewart (83), beloved wife of the late Rev. Matthew Stewart, dearly loved mother to Fraser, Alastair and Fiona, mother-in-law to Abigail and Kenny, "Grandma Scotland" to Thomas, Hamish, Eleanor and Aaron, sister to Robert and friend to many. Funeral on Monday, 26th July, 2021 commencing at 12 noon, at Inverallan Church; and interment thereafter at Grantown New Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of floral tributes, welcomed to Alzheimer Scotland. Any person wishing to attend, please email Lindsay Jack & Son Funeral Directors (lindsay@jackfuneraldirectors.co.uk) or call 01479 872442 in order for your attendance to be recorded in accordance with Track and Trace requirements.

HAIR - William James Morrison 'Jim' (Edinburgh). Peacefully, at Ellen's Glen House, on Thursday, 15th July, 2021, beloved and loving husband of the late Lillian, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother and brother-in-law and a very good friend to many. A service will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium Edinburgh, Main Chapel, on Friday, 30th July, at 2pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Fairmile Marie Curie and Ellen's Glen House.

GRANT - (Nethy Bridge). Peacefully at home, after a short illness, on Wednesday, 14th July, 2021, Elizabeth (Liz), aged 76 years, of Muckerach, Dorback, Nethy Bridge. Beloved wife of the late Johnnie, much loved mum of Alan and Graeme, mother-in-law to Minnie and granny to Iona, Abby and Isla. A funeral service will take place at Muckerach, Dorback on Wednesday, 28th July, 2021 at 12 noon; and thereafter to Abernethy Churchyard. All friends respectfully invited. Please wear bright colours at Liz's own request. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to benefit the Community Nurses. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd, 46-48 High Street, Grantown- on -Spey, PH26 3EH. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

PETERKIN - (Lincoln). The late Ian Robert Peterkin, formerly of Advie. In accordance with his wishes, Ian's cremated remains will be interred within Advie Cemetery on Wednesday, 21st July, 2021, commencing at 1.00pm. Any former friends or neighbours are respectfully invited to attend. Enquiries to Lindsay Jack & Son, Funeral Directors, 35 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey. Tel. 01479 872442.

MEE - (Nethy Bridge). Peacefully, in Grandview House Care Home, Grantown-on-Spey, on Thursday, 8th July, 2021, Patricia, aged 95 years, formerly of Culreach Lodge, Nethy Bridge. Beloved wife to the late Jim and a dear friend who will be sadly missed. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, 20th July, at Abernethy Churchyard, at 11.30am. For any enquiries or if you wish to attend the service, please contact John Ross Funeral Services Ltd, 46-48 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3EH. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com.

WILLACY - (Nethy Bridge). Peacefully, after a short illness, at Grant House, on Sunday, 11th July, 2021, Dick, aged 78 years, of Birchbank, Nethy Bridge. Beloved husband of Sheila, loving father to Karen and Andrew, grandfather to Ishbel and father-in-law to Matt. A funeral service will take place at Abernethy Old Kirk on Thursday, 22nd July, 2021, at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, however donations, if desired, may be given to benefit the British Lung Foundation. If you would like to attend the funeral service or for any other enquiries please contact John Ross Funeral Services Ltd., 46-48 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3EH. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com.

MACLEOD - (Grantown-on-Spey). Unexpectedly, at Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 4th July, 2021, Babs, aged 83 years, of Silverdale Cottage, South Street. Beloved wife of the late Hughie, much loved mum of David, Fiona and Liz, loving granny to Calum, Steven, Alexandrea, Connor, Stephanie and Amy and great-granny to Perrie. A private funeral service will take place on Thursday, 15th July, 2021. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Diabetes Scotland via John Ross Funeral Services Ltd., 46-48 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3EH. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

MACPHERSON - (Kingussie). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Friday, 2nd July, 2021. Hamish, aged 68 years, of Skinner Court, Inverness. Dearly loved eldest son of the late John and Betty Macpherson, a loving twin-brother of John and elder brother of Alasdair, brother-in-law of Gail and Fiona, and a loving uncle of Eilidh, Lindsay, Cailean and Caitlin and great-uncle of Niamh, Nell and Blair. Due to Government Covid restrictions, a private family funeral service will take place on Tuesday, 13th July, at Kingussie Parish Church, at 12 noon. For those wishing to pay their respects, the funeral cortège will leave from the church at approximately 12.30pm and travel slowly down the High Street towards Kingussie Cemetery for a private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given in Hamish's memory to benefit the NHS doctors and nurses at Raigmore Hospital, that cared for Hamish, by following the link www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hamish macpherson-remembered or via John Ross Funeral Services Ltd, King Street, Kingussie. Tel. 01540 662266 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com.

McLEAN - (Balnain, Dulnain Bridge). Peacefully, in the Christian care of Cameron House, Inverness, on Wednesday, 30th June, 2021, in the presence of Margaret Morrison, special carer, Alexander (Sandy) Mackintosh McLean, aged 91, of Balnain, Dulnain Bridge. Beloved brother of Willie and Elsa and a good brother-in-law to Robert; brother of the late Grantie and Lachlan, a supportive uncle, especially to Helen and to his nephews and nieces. He will be sadly missed by all, especially by very attentive cousins Isobel, Janet and Donald. A private funeral service will take place on Monday, 12th July at Dulnain Bridge Church; and interment thereafter in Grantown New Cemetery. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd, 46-48 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3EH. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

MACDONALD - (Grantown-on-Spey / Dunmaglass). Peacefully, at home with his family, on 1st July, 2021, Ian George MacDonald, 96. Beloved husband of the late Marie, dearly loved father of Moira and Ishbel and father-in-law of Angus and Danny, dear grandad of Ruth, Amy, Scott, Gregor and Morven, great friend to many. A private funeral will be held on 12th July at Daviot Parish Church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Parkinson's UK.

LONGSTAFF - (Kingussie). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Tuesday, 22nd June, 2021. Miriam, aged 84 years, beloved wife of Bill, loving mother, cherished grandmother and a dear friend to many. A private family church service, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, will take place at St. John's, Rothiemurchus, on Thursday, 8th July, 2021, followed by a funeral service at Inverness Crematorium, Kilvean Road, Inverness, commencing at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. However, donations may be given in Miriam's memory to benefit Badenoch Arthritis Support Group, either directly or through VersusArthritis.org. For any enquiries or if you wish to attend the funeral service please contact John Ross Funeral Services Ltd., 46-48 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3EH. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com.

STUART - (Aviemore). Suddenly, at Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 22nd June, 2021, Kathleen Shaw Stuart, of 31 Milton Park, Aviemore and formerly Boat-of-Garten. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Loch) Stuart, a loving mother to Kevin, Andrew and Catriona, a sister, a granny to Jordan, Callan and Alfie and a great-granny to Lexi. Kathy will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. A private funeral service will take place on Tuesday, 6th July. For those wishing to pay their respects, the funeral cortège will leave from St Andrew's Church, Aviemore at 12.30pm, slowly passing Milton Park before making its way to Carrbridge Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given in Kathy's memory to benefit Macmillan Cancer Support by following the link on our Facebook page or via John Ross Funeral Services Ltd, 46-48 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3EH. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

GRANT - (Grantown-on-Spey). Peacefully, at Grandview House Nursing Home on Monday, 21st June, 2021, Joyce, aged 85 years, formerly of Mid-Anagach, Grantown-on-Spey. Dear sister of the late May, Sandy and Ian. A funeral service will take place on Monday, 5th July, 2021. All friends are respectfully invited but please contact John Ross Funeral Services Ltd if you wish to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are to benefit Cancer Research via John Ross Funeral Services Ltd., 46-48 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3EH. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com