Fort William & Lochaber’s Leading Funeral Directors

We are the only Locally Owned & Managed Funeral Service Provider in Lochaber

Helping families honour the lives of those they love.

We are Manson & MacBeath Funeral Directors. We are an independent, privately and locally owned, funeral directing company based in Inverlochy, Fort William. We provide traditional and bespoke funeral services, pre-paid Golden Charter Funeral Plans and offer a complete Headstone and Memorial service. We are a small local team of professional, dedicated staff providing the highest standards of care in the Lochaber area.

We are a well established company with a trusted and respected reputation within the communities around Fort William and Lochaber providing families and their loved ones with the highest standards of care, dignity and respect. Our funeral home is modern and has new mortuary facilities in house, a peaceful chapel of rest and inviting and comfortable offices for you and your family to make arrangements with us.

We understand what a testing and difficult time it can be for you when you lose a loved one, let our friendly local funeral directors make things a little easier by taking care of all your arrangements and requirements.

We are at the heart of the community caring and providing a 24 hour professional service, 7 days a week. You can contact us anytime on 01397 701110 alternatively you can visit our funeral home in Inverlochy, Fort William where our friendly team can provide you with confidential help and advice.

Manson and MacBeath Ltd is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).

Funeral notices.

The funeral service of

David Munro

Will take place

at Inverness Crematorium
on Monday 28th September 2026 at 12 noon.

We welcome the attendance of all family and friends.

Sadly, in the loving care of Abbeyfield Care Home, Ballachulish, on Monday 7th September 2026, David Munro, aged 67 Years. Loving dad to Cruiz and Jennifer, a caring brother to Jackie, brother in law to Mick, much loved uncle to Sophie and a good friend to many. Sadly missed.

Family flowers only.
Donations, if desired, to
Abbeyfield Residents’ Fund.

Yours respectfully,
Jackie Dore and Family
c/o Manson and MacBeath,
Inverlochy, Fort William,
PH33 6NB

www.mansonandmacbeath.co.uk

Tel (24 Hour) 01397 701110
The funeral service for My Wife & Our Mum

Olga Nycz Shirley

Will take place

at Roy Bridge Memorial Hall
on Friday 25th September 2026 at 11am
followed by interment at Blarour Cemetery.

We welcome the attendance of all family and friends.

Peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Friday 4th September 2026, Olga Nycz Shirley, 67 Years young, Lower Inverroy, Roy Bridge. Beloved wife to John, a loving mum to Gavin and James, a wonderful Granny Oggy to Alasdair and Hamish, a fun aunty, nature enthusiast and caring relative, neighbour and friend. Always loved and remembered.

Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to
Down to Earth Project
and Greenpeace.

Yours respectfully,
John, Gavin and James
Glencroft,
Lower Inverroy,
Roy Bridge,
PH31 4AQ

www.mansonandmacbeath.co.uk

Tel (24 Hour) 01397 701110
The funeral service of

Alan Mackay (The Blade)

Will take place

at Caol Community Centre, Fort William
on Saturday 19th September 2026 at 11am
followed by interment at Blarour Cemetery.

We welcome the attendance of all family and friends.

Following a brave and determined fight against cancer, suddenly but, peacefully in the care of the Beatson Cancer Centre, with his family by his side, on Tuesday 8th September, Alan James Mackay, aged 54 years. A loving husband to Catherine, a much loved dad to Jamie and Shana, father in law to Mhairi and Chris, and a devoted Papa to Arron, Aoife, Ellie and Archie. A long serving and dedicated employee of RJ McLeod, and a much loved relative and friend to many. His kindness, loyalty and strength will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to
Macmillan Nurses and
The Beatson Cancer Charity.

Yours respectfully,
Catherine, Jamie and Shana
Bernera, Station Road, Spean Bridge,
PH34 4EF

www.mansonandmacbeath.co.uk

Tel (24 Hour) 01397 701110
The funeral service for My Husband & Our Dad

Donald Kennedy

Will take place

at Ardtornish House, Morvern
on Friday 18th September 2026 at 11am
followed by a private interment at Kiel Cemetery.

We welcome the attendance of all family and friends.

Sadly, in the great care of the staff at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday 26th August 2026, Donald Kennedy aged 72. A devoted husband to Maggie, adored dad to Cowan, Oran and Lora; much loved father-in-law to Kara, Fiona and Derek, a treasured grandpa to Freya, Arthur, Euan, Mollie and Maisie, cherished brother to Jean and great friend to so many. Dedicated environmentalist and advanced craftsman, Loved and remembered always.

Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to
NHS Highland Charity.

Yours respectfully,
The Kennedy Family,
c/o Manson and MacBeath,
Inverlochy, Fort William,
PH33 6NB

www.mansonandmacbeath.co.uk

Tel (24 Hour) 01397 701110
The funeral service for Our Mum

Beryl Batey

Will take place

at Inverness Crematorium
on Thursday 17th September 2026 at 12 noon.

We welcome the attendance of all family and friends.

Sadly, in the loving care of Abbeyfield Care Home, Ballachulish, on Wednesday 26th August 2026, Beryl Jean Batey, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, a cherished mum to Janice and Jeannie and mother-in-law to Danny and John, a treasured gran/grandma to Paul, Simon, Phil and Leigh, a wonderful great grandma to Ben and Abby, a proud great great grandma to Jamie, a dear sister in law to Edna and a much loved relative. So greatly loved and missed.

Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to
SSPCA - Inverness.

Yours respectfully,
Janice, Jeannie and Family
c/o Manson and MacBeath,
Inverlochy,
Fort William,
PH33 6NB

www.mansonandmacbeath.co.uk

Tel (24 Hour) 01397 701110