Family Notices

Family Notices

  • BRYCE

    Peacefully, at Hebron House Nursing Home, Nairn on Tuesday, 18th February 2025, Allen Bryce of Seabank Road, Nairn, aged 90 years, beloved husband of Isabel, a much loved father of Colin, Ian and Lesley, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and great grandfather and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th March at 12:00 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

  • DALY

    Peacefully, at her home, on Sunday, 16th February 2025, Bunty (Elizabeth) Daly of Macrae Avenue, Nairn, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Ian and partner of Robbie, a much loved mother of Margaret, Karen and the late Joan, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted nana and great nana and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church, Nairn on Wednesday, 26th February 2025 at 1:00pm. All friends respectively invited. Wearing a splash of colour, if possible, would be appreciated. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Maggie's Highlands and Church Funds.

  • MCGOWAN

    Suddenly, at his home, on Saturday, 8th February 2025, John McGowan of Garlic Hill Court, Auldearn, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Margaret (Dill), a much loved father of Neil and John and stepfather of Vera, Marlyn and June, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and great grandfather and a sadly missed brother. Funeral service at David M Ellen’s Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 5AP on Monday, 24th February at 12:00 noon, thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Hospital League of Friends.

  • GARDNER

    Peacefully, at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on Sunday 12th January 2025, Margaret (Meg) Gardner (nee MacKinnon) of Ratho and formerly of Kyleakin and Nairn, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Charlie, a much loved mother of Paul and Lynsey, a dear mother in law, a devoted grandmother of Cerys, Adam and Rudi and a sadly missed sister and aunt. Funeral service at David M Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 5AP, on Friday 21st February at 1.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired may be given at the service to The Dogs Trust.

  • HORNE

    Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, on Sunday, 26th January 2025, Alice Mary Horne (née Grant) of Argyle Place, Saline and formerly of the Victoria Hotel, Nairn, aged 75 years, beloved wife of Jack, a much loved mother of Grant, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service at David M Ellen’s Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 5AP on Wednesday, 19th February at 12:30pm, thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Victoria Hospice, Kirkcaldy.

  • SWEENEY

    Peacefully, at Nairn Town & County Hospital on Sunday, 26 January 2025, Frances Sweeney (née Vardy) of Washingwells Cottage, Nairn and formerly of Molesworth Grove, Liverpool, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Terry, a much loved mother of Jan Grigg and Sue Cameron (Sweeney), a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and great grandmother and a sadly missed sister of John. Funeral service at Nairn United Reformed Church on Thursday, 13th February at 11:00 a.m. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Hospital League of Friends.

  • ROSS

    Peacefully, at the Manor Care Home, Nairn on Monday, 27th January 2025, Gertrude Ross (Gertie), aged 76 years, proud and adored daughter of the late William and Gertrude of Mill Road, Nairn, a much loved sister of Helen Henderson and the late Anne Munro, John Ross and George Ross, a dear aunt and a sadly missed relative and friend. Graveside service at Tomnahurich Cemetery on Monday, 17th February at 1:30pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

  • MAIN

    Suddenly, at her home on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, Christine Jean Main of Whitelaw Crescent, Nairn, aged 75 years, beloved wife of John, a much loved mother of Michael, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service at David M Ellen’s Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 4AP on Monday, 10 February at 11:00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the R.N.L.I.

  • MACLEOD

    Peacefully in Raigmore Hospital on Monday 13th January 2025, Robin John Fullarton MacLeod (Robbie), aged 64 years, Monitory Place, Nairn. Former mechanic at Macrae & Dick, Inverness then a Patrol with the Automobile Association. Following a private interment in Tomnahurich Cemetery, a Funeral Talk will take place on Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 1pm in David M. Ellen’s Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn IV12 4AP. All welcome to attend. No flowers please.

  • BARRON

    Peacefully, at Nairn Town & County Hospital on Saturday, 18th January 2025, Willie Barron of Wyvis Drive, Nairn, aged 72 years, a beloved husband of Liz, a much loved dad of David, William and Steven, a caring father-in-law of Rhona and Sarah-Jane, a devoted grandad of Lily, Shaun, Eve, Osker and Kenzie, a sadly missed brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church, Nairn on Monday, 3rd February at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Willie's funeral service can also be attended via online live stream, please contact David M Ellen for further details (01667 453023 / admin@rossfuneraldirectors.co.uk) Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Hospital League of Friends and SFRS Family Support Trust. Private cremation at his own request.

  • REID

    Sadly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Tuesday, 14th January 2025, Jane (Sheena) Reid (nee Hutcheson) of Doocot Road, Auldearn, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late David, a much loved mum of Susan, a dear mother in law of Bobby, a devoted granny of Lewis and Shannon and a sadly missed sister and auntie. Funeral service at St Ninian's Parish Church on Thursday, 30th January at 12 noon, thereafter to Auldearn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Macular Society.

  • PETRIE

    Peacefully with his family by his side at his home on Wednesday 15th January 2025, Donald Petrie of Lethen Road, Auldearn, aged 75 years, a beloved husband of Helen, a devoted father of Jaclyn, a much loved brother and brother in law, a sadly missed uncle and friend to many. Funeral service at David M Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn IV12 4AP on Tuesday 28th January at 12:30pm, thereafter to Auldearn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Cancer Research UK

  • WILLIS

    Peacefully, at Whinnieknowe Nursing Home, Nairn on Saturday 11th January 2025, Peter William Willis, formerly of Abbeyfield, Seabank Road, Nairn, aged 98 years, beloved husband of the late Brycie, a much loved father of Yvonne and Brycie, a dear father in law and a devoted grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service at Cawdor Parish Church on Thursday 6th February at 11:00am, thereafter to Cawdor Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be given at the service to R.N.L.I.

  • OGSTON

    Suddenly, at his home, on Saturday, 4th January 2025, Graham Walker Ogston (Oggy), of 1 Boath Terrace, Nairn, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Pamela, a much loved father of Graham, Steven and Scott, a dear father in law, a devoted grandfather and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church, Nairn on Wednesday, 29th January at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Epilepsy Scotland.

  • ROSS

    Sadly, at Nairn Town & County Hospital, on Friday, 27th December, 2024, Flora Evelyn Ross (nee Buchan), aged 97 years, of 8 Queenspark Gardens, Nairn and formerly of Upper Carse, Ardersier. Beloved wife of the late Donnie, much loved mam of Donald, Norman, Gordon and Alison, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted granny and great granny. Funeral service at Ardersier Parish Church on Tuesday, 14th January at 1pm, thereafter to Ardersier Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Dementia Scotland.

  • FINNERTY

    Sadly, at his home, on Monday, 23rd December 2024, Liam Myles Finnerty of Elm Grove, Nairn, aged 29 years, proud and adored son of Sharon and Ken, a much loved brother of Andrew, Lucy and Daniel, a beloved partner of Tanya, a devoted uncle and a sadly missed relative and friend to many. Funeral service at United Reformed Church, Nairn on Friday, 17th January 2025 at 11:30am, thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Mens Shed and World Wide Fund For Nature or by clicking the “Donate” button below.

  • MCCLOY

    Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Sunday, 22nd December 2024, James McCloy (Jim) of Lodgehill Road, Nairn, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Grace, a much loved father of Carla and Craig, a dear father-in-law and a sadly missed brother. Funeral service at St. Ninian’s Church, Nairn on Thursday, 9th January at 11:30am, thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Cancer Research UK.

  • MACSWEENEY

    Peacefully, at Nairn Town & County Hospital on Friday, 20th December 2024, Audrey MacSweeney of Simpson Street, Nairn, aged 83 years, a much loved and sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at David M Ellen’s Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn on Tuesday, 7th January at 11:00 am. All friends respectfully invited. Wearing something colourful, if possible, would be appreciated. Family flowers only please. Donation in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Hospital League of Friends.

  • FRASER

    Suddenly, at Raigmore Hospital on Saturday, 14th December 2024, Caroline Isabella Fraser (nee Robertson) of Mill Road Terrace, Nairn, aged 77 years, a beloved wife of the late Robert Fraser, a much loved mother of Stephen and Michael, a caring mother-in-law, a devoted granny of Megan and Lewis, a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service private at her own request.

  • LUCAS

    Peacefully, at her home on Friday, 13th December 2024, Helen Lucas (nee Lacey) of Fleenasmill Lethan, aged 51 years. A much loved wife of Stuart, a beloved step-mum, a caring daughter of David & Joyce, a devoted sister, auntie, great auntie, and sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at David M Ellen Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn on Friday, 20th December at 2.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Bright colours may be worn if desired. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Marie Curie.

  • VEITCH

    Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Wednesday, 4th December 2024, Gordon Veitch of Elm Grove, Nairn, aged 82 years, a beloved husband of Angela, a much loved father of Andy and stepdad to Trevor, a caring father in law, a devoted grandpa and great grandpa, a sadly missed brother and friend to many. Funeral service at Nairn United Reformed Church on Friday, 13th December at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Bright colours may be worn to reflect Gordon's personality. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Macmillan Nurses and Cancer Research UK.

  • FALCONER

    Peacefully, at St Olaf Nursing Home, Nairn on Saturday, 16th November 2024, Christine Ann Falconer (nee Riddle) formerly of Boswell Road, Inverness, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Stanley, a much loved mother of Alan and Paul, a dear mother in law, a devoted grandmother and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service at David M Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn IV12 5AP on Thursday, 28th November at 12.30pm thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Wearing something bright if possible would be appreciated. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Dementia UK.

  • MELVILLE

    Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Friday, 4th October 2024, Louise Melville of Loch Avenue, Nairn and formerly of Dunfermline, aged 61 years, beloved mother of Lewis, a proud and adored daughter of the late Agnes and John, a much loved sister of Heather, Andrew and the late Fiona, a dear aunt of Yasoda and a sadly missed relative and friend to many. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 5th November at 2.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Munlochy Animal Aid.

  • MACDONALD

    Peacefully, at Hebron House Nursing Home, Nairn on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024, Janet Watson (Nettie) Macdonald (nee Logan), aged 99 years, beloved wife of the late John and a much loved aunt and great aunt. Funeral service at St Mary's R.C. Church, Nairn on Wednesday, 6th November at 11.00am thereafter to Kishorn Cemetery at 2.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Howard Doris Centre, Lochcarron.