Death Notices

BAIN (Ardgay). Suddenly in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Sunday, 23rd March, 2025, Joan "Joey" Bain, formerly of Lower Gledfeild Farm, Ardgay, a dearly loved sister-in-law of Helen, a loving aunt of Carol and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in private as requested by Joey. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

MARSH (Birichan, Dornoch, formerly Corrie, Isle of Arran). Audrey (née Seaman) passed away peacefully, in the loving care of staff at Oversteps Care Home, Dornoch on Tuesday, 18th March, 2025, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom and a cherished friend to many over her lifetime. A celebration of Audrey's life will be held at St Finnbar's Episcopal Church, Dornoch on Monday, 31st March, 2025, commencing at 11am. The interment will take place at Sannox Cemetery, Isle of Arran on Friday, 4th April, 2025, commencing at 12.30 pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service or online for Oversteps Care Home (Garden Fund). Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01862 810492.

MACKAY (Scotsburn). Suddenly, at his home, 'Shenavall', Lamington, Scotsburn, on Wednesday, 12th March, 2025, Hugh (Uisdean) Alexander Mackay (Strathy), a loving husband of the late Wilma (Lairg), a dearly loved father of Trevor and Paula and her partner Rodney, a much loved and devoted grandad of Daryll, Heather and Ruairidh, a dear brother of Valerie and the late Margaret, Donald, Iain and Janette and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Lairg Parish Church, on Thursday, 27th March, at 1pm; thereafter to Lairg Cemetery. For those wishing to pay their respects the cortwill leave from the family home, 'Shenavall', Lamington, Scotsburn, at 11am. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Munlochy Animal Aid or sent to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref the late Uisdean.

COOMBS (Dornoch). Unexpectedly, at Raigmore Hospital, on 11th March, 2025, Dave Coombs, aged 76 years, of Evelix, Dornoch (worked in Kinlochbervie). A much loved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral ceremony on Tuesday, 8th April, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Dave can be given at the ceremony. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

MACKINTOSH (Brora). Passed away peacefully, at Strathallan Residential Home, Strathpeffer on Sunday, 2nd March, 2025, Alice, formerly of 10 Park Court and Ponderosa, West Clyne, Brora. Beloved wife of the late Alistair (Ally Mac), loving mam to Alison, Lonie and Mike, mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Funeral service will take place at Clyne Church of Scotland, Brora on Monday, 10th March, 2025 at 11.45am; and thereafter to Brora Cemetery. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, can be given in lieu at the church door for Lawson Cambusavie Memorial Hospital Friends.

COGHILL (Lairg). Betty Coghill (nee Bain), of 26 Ord Place, Lairg, formerly of The Black Bull Inn, Inverness, passed away peacefully, at The Cambusavie Unit, Golspie, on Monday, 3rd March, 2025, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved and adored mam of Tracie, Fiona, Jillian and David, cherished sister, mother-in-law, precious nana and great nana B, will be missed beyond measure. Funeral service to be held at Lairg Parish Church, on Thursday, 13th March, 2025, commencing at 11am; thereafter to Lairg Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Colourful clothing welcome, family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Lairg Medical Practice. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01862 810492.

STEPHENS / ROSS (Brora, Sutherland / Woking, Surrey, England). Helen Marjory Stephens (nee Ross), of Brora. Marjory passed away, peacefully, on 13th February, 2025, in St Peters Hospital, Surrey, England. Beloved wife of the late Roy, much loved mum to Rachel and Susan, sister of the late George and Hugh, an aunt, sister-in-law, a much loved friend and a highly regarded teacher, she will be sorely missed. Funeral service on Monday, 10th March, at St Lawrence Church in Chobham, Surrey, England. Family flowers only, however if you would like to make a donation in her memory, the family have chosen the Stroke Association: https://www.stroke.org.uk. Enquiries to Alan Greenwood and Sons. Tel. 01483 487889.

SUTHERLAND (Dornoch). Suddenly, at home, on Sunday, 23rd February, 2025, James "Hamish" Sutherland, 5 Clunie Crescent, Dornoch. Loving partner to the late Ann, a dear brother of Margaret and a dear brother-in-law to Alastair, a much loved uncle of Marcus and Carol and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Dornoch Cathedral, on Tuesday, 4th March, at 12 noon; thereafter to Proncynain Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Dornoch Medical Centre or sent to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-25, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late Hamish.

YOUNG (Culrain, Ardgay). Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Sunday, 16th February, 2025, Alison Margaret Young, aged 91 years, Station Cottage, Culrain, former teacher at Bridgend School, Alness. Beloved daughter of the late John and Marjory, dearly loved sister of the late Lella and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Ardgay Parish Church, on Wednesday, 5th March, at 12 noon; thereafter to Kincardine Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers may be sent to the funeral but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Cats Protection or sent to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-25, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late Alison. Service to be live streamed from the church and cemetery. Full details will be posted on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24 hours prior.

MORRISON (Kinlochbervie). Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 7th February, 2025, Mary, aged 101 years, of 193 Droman. A much loved wife of the late Angus George, a loving mother to Patricia, Jimmy and the late Marina and a dear sister of Lena. A much loved granny to David and Chris and great-grandmother to Anna and Callum. Funeral service from Kinlochbervie Church of Scotland today (Friday), 14th February at 12 noon; thereafter to Sheigra Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, at the service for the RNLI. Sadly missed.

LITTLEJOHN (Dornoch). Mary Littlejohn (née Lewis), passed away peacefully, at The Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie on Monday, 3rd February, 2025, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Angus, much loved mum to Martin and Caroline, mother-in-law, gran, nana, great-gran, a dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and a good friend to many. Mary will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at Dornoch Firth Parish Church (Dornoch Cathedral), on Thursday, 13th February, 2025, commencing at 12noon; thereafter to Proncynain Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be given at the service for Dornoch Cathedral. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son.Tel. 01862 810492.

MACKAY (Melness). Peacefully, on Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025, at Invergordon Community Hospital, George Peter Mackay. aged 73 years. Loving husband of Wendy, dear father to Donald and Sharon, father-in-law to Esther, a much loved granda of Peter, Anna, Lexi and Zoe and a loving brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service today (Friday), 31st January at 12 noon, in the Melness Community Centre; thereafter to Melness Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired, at the service for Macmillan Cancer Support and The Local Nursing Fund. Much loved and sadly missed.

MACDONALD Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, 27th January, 2025, Helen Joan MacDonald "Nell", Heatherley Crescent, Inverness, formerly of Briarglen, Dornoch, aged 80 years. Devoted wife and best friend to Ian for 60 wonderful years, cherished mum to Brenda and Ewan and daughter-in-law Marisa, doting Nana to Laura, Kayrin and her partner Lydia, loving sister, sister-in-law, auntie and good friend to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 12th February, at 12noon, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Inverness. Donations are invited for Sunflower Home Care - Highland Hospice. All welcome.

MACKAY (Helmsdale). Sadly, but peacefully, after a long illness, at Innis Mhor Care Home, Tain, on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, Edward Mackay, of Strathyre, Helmsdale. Loving husband for 68 years of Betty (nee Sutherland), proud father of Eddie and Allan, dear grandad of Scott, Euan, Gordon, Liam and Yvonne and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral service will take place at the Bunillidh Church of Scotland, Helmsdale today (Friday), 24th January, 2025 at 11.45am; thereafter to Helmsdale Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be given in lieu at the church door in aid of Dementia Scotland and Innis Mhor Care Home, Tain.

MACKENZIE (Stoer, latterly Top Street, Conon Bridge). Ellen passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Angus Mackenzie (Dhunan), much loved mum of John and Dolleen, mother-in-law of Alasdair and Helen, loving granny, great-granny, auntie and a special friend to many. Funeral service to be held in Lochinver Free Church on Monday, 27th January, 2025, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Stoer Cemetery at approximately 1.30pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service or online at Mairiurquhartandson.com for Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 880901.

WAUGH (Evanton/Tain). Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, Jeanette, beloved wife of the late William Waugh, loving mum of Nicola, Graham and Amanda, doting granny to Charlotte and Thomas and dear sister to Betty and Shona. Funeral service to be held at Kilmuir & Logie Easter Parish Church, on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, at 12:30pm; thereafter to Kilmuir Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

CATTANACH (Dornoch). Peacefully, at Lawson Hospital, Golspie, on Wednesday, 8th January, 2025. Rosemary, beloved wife of Robin, much loved mum, step-mum, nana, gran, great-gran, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty and a friend to many, will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium (Large Chapel) on Monday, 27th January, 2025, at 1pm. All friends are respectfully invited. No flowers, but donations may be given at the service for Munlochy Animal Aid. All enquires to Jim Murray at D. Gunn Funeral Home, Dingwall Blackwell's Street, Dingwall IV15 9NW. Tel. 01349 863951

MELVILLE (Golspie). Peacefully, with family by her side, in the loving care of the Meadows Nursing Home, Dornoch on Thursday, 2nd January, 2025, Donella 'Dolly' (nee Mackay), aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late David 'Dodo', beloved mother to Jennifer and the late Barbara, mother-in-law to Tom and John, proud granny to Michael, Kerri, Ian and Steven and great-granny to six. Funeral service will be held in St Andrews Church of Scotland, Golspie, on Monday, 13th January at 1pm; and thereafter to Golspie Cemetery. All family and friends welcome. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be given in lieu at the church door for the Meadows Comfort Fund.

KIDD Peacefully, with family, on Sunday, 29th December, 2024, Janet Kidd (nee Mackay), aged 76 years, of Firthview Drive, Inverness. Much loved wife to Jim, mam to Sara and Stephen, sister to Sandy and granny to Charlie and James. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 20th January, 2025, at 2pm, in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Janet towards Guide Dogs may be given at the door or on www.chisholmfunerals.co.uk where Inverness Crematorium livestream link will be available.

COGHILL (Alness/Plasterfield). Avril (née Healey) passed away, surrounded by her loving family, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 25th December, 2024, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Don, adored mam, mother-in-law, cherished granny and great-granny, much loved sister, cousin, aunty and a good friend to many. A celebration of Avril's life will be held at the Capstone Christian Centre, Alness, on Friday, 17th January, 2025, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Alness Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. No formal dress code. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Highland Hospice Befrienders. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart and Son, Tel. 01349 880901.