OAKES (Grantown-on-Spey). Peacefully, at Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital, on Tuesday, 18th February, 2025, Ernest William (Ernie) Oakes, aged 90 years, of An Caladh, Grantown- on-Spey. Beloved husband of Amelia, loving and proud dad of Yvonne, dear father- in-law of Fergus and much loved brother, uncle and friend. A funeral service will be held at Cromdale Parish Church, on Monday, 3rd March, 2025, at 12noon; interment thereafter at Cromdale Churchyard. All friends are respectfully invited to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to benefit Macmillan Cancer Support and the NHS Care at Home Team. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com