Funeral Notices

Sadly, but peacefully, at home in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, in the loving care of her devoted husband, Raymond, on Sunday 22nd June 2025, aged 71 years. A beloved wife to Raymond, a cherished mother to Kenneth and Craig, a wonderful grandma to Isla, Rhona, Fraser and Andrew, a dear sister to Carol and the late Ruth, a much loved relative and friend to many. Sadly missed.

Peacefully in the Belford Hospital, Fort William, surround by his loving family, on Friday 6th June 2025, Edward Robinson, aged 90 years, Gairlochy, by Fort William. A beloved husband to Joan, a wonderful dad to Elizabeth, Raymond and Pamela, a caring granda to Fiona, Helen, George, Evelyn, Peter, Abigail and Nicolas, a much loved brother to Isobel, father-in-law to Justin, Laura and Rene, a dear relative, neighbour and friend. Sadly missed.

Sadly, but peacefully, in the care of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital, on Friday 6th June 2025, Michael Fitzsimons (Fitzy), aged 67 years, Blar Mhor Road, Caol, Fort William. A loving husband to Patsy, a wonderful dad to Claire and Paul, a fantastic pappo to Ava, Maisie and Poppy, a caring brother to Gillian and the late Ann-Marie, a much loved brother-in-law to Mike and Brian, a dearly loved relative and a very good friend to many. RIP.

Peacefully, in the care of Abbeyfield Care Home, Ballachulish, on Friday 9th May 2025, Rachel Mary Denney, known to all as Rayma, aged 95 years, Sutherland Avenue, Fort William. Beloved wife of the late William (Billy), a cherished mum to Ewen and mother-in-law to Yukki, a proud grandma to Lia and Lur, a much loved relative and a dear friend. So greatly loved and missed.

Peacefully, in the care of the Belford Hospital, Fort William, on Thursday 29th May 2025, Mary McMillan, aged 83 years, Kennedy Court, Caol, Fort William. A beloved wife of the late Alex, a loving mum to Carol, Alex, Colin and Marie, a dear mother-in-law, a treasured granny and great granny to all her grandchildren, a much loved relative, neighbour and a good friend. Sadly missed.

Sadly, but peacefully, in the care of the Belford Hospital, Fort William, on Wednesday 4th June 2025, Wilson Duncan Thain, aged 87 years, Castle Drive, Lochyside, Fort William (former Barber, Wilson’s Barber Shop). A loving husband to Agnes, a treasured dad to Stewart, Susan and Gail and father-in-law to Carolyn and Mark, a wonderful grandad to Evan and Alex, a dearly loved relative and a good friend to many. Forever in our hearts.

It is with much sadness we announce the death of Mary Kerr (née Campbell) of Fort William and South Uist, on Wednesday 12 February 2025. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of the late Allan and a much loved sister and aunt, she is sorely missed. She was in the compassionate care of Invernevis House whose care of Mary was exemplary. RIP. Eternal rest grant unto her and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

Sadly, but peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the care of The Highland Hospice, Inverness, on Sunday 1st June 2025, Nicola Mary Tilling, aged 59 years, of The Braes, Acharacle. A loving wife to Andy, a treasured mum to Elliot, Isabelle, Ruby and Esme, a caring daughter to June and the late Jim, a cherished sister to Julie, a much loved relative and good friend to many. Always loved and remembered. The family kindly request no black attire to be worn. If desired, please consider wearing something floral or wildlife themed in honour of Nicola's love of nature.''

Sadly, but peacefully at home, with his loving wife by his side, on Saturday 24th May 2025, Stanley Barnes (Stan), aged 79 years, Tullachard, Fort Augustus. A beloved husband to Maura, a loving dad to Adele, Karla and Jolene, a caring step-dad to Gabi and Kirsten, a wonderful ‘Bumpy’ to his grandchildren, a dear brother to Brenda, a much loved uncle and brother-in-law, and a good friend to many especially those in his Men’s Sheds group. Forever in all our hearts.

Peacefully at home, surrounded by his close family, after a long battle fought with courage, determination and humour, on Saturday 31st May 2025, Robert Valentine. A much loved husband to Mavis, dad to Chloe and Yan, grampa to Lily, Cassie, Poppy and Lucy, father-in-law to Mark and Debbie, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a good friend to many. He will be missed so much but his love will live on.

Peacefully, in the loving care of Invernevis House, Fort William, on Friday 23rd May 2025, Margaret MacDonald, aged 83 years, MacQuarrie Court, Caol, Fort William. A beloved wife to Jim, a cherished mum to Sharyn, James and Fraser and mother-in-law to Michelle, a wonderful granny to Ciaran, Rhianne, Shanagh, Lorena, Kyle and Kaleb, a proud great granny to Rudy, a caring sister to Janette, Sandra, Charles and the late Stephen, a dearly loved relative and friend. So greatly loved and missed.

Peacefully, in the care of Abbeyfield Care Home, Ballachulish, on Tuesday 27th May 2025, Jean Ross, aged 89 years, formerly of Ruaival, Wades Road, Inverlochy. A beloved wife of the late Alan Stuart Ross (A S Ross Painter and Decorators), a cherished mum to Stuart, Angela and Kevin and mother-in-law to Mhairi, Joe and Karolina, a much-loved granny to Jemma, Lewis, Sandy and Jack, a caring sister to George and the late Ian, a dearly loved friend and neighbour. Sadly missed.

Suddenly at home, on Sunday 25th May 2025, William James Lamont (Willie), aged 95 years, Loch View, Lochaline. A loving husband to the late Caroline (Carrie), a much loved dad to Charles and Douglas, a cherished grandad to Martin, Kirsty and Jenny and great grandad to Findlay, Aiden, Ross and Jack, a dear relative and a friend. Rest In Peace.

Suddenly but peacefully, in the care of Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Tuesday 27th May 2025, Sheila Gillies, aged 66 years, Strathview, Arisaig. A loving wife to Robert, a treasured mum to Robert, Mhairi, Melissa and Neil and mother-in-law to Georgia, Mark and Katie, a wonderful granny to Zoe, Brea, James, Logan, Aiofe, Jess and Ruben, a caring sister to David, a dearly loved relative and a very good friend to many. Forever in our hearts.

Unexpectedly, but peacefully at home in his bed, on Saturday 17th May 2025, Peter George Wood, aged 65 years, Tigh Fiodh, North Ballachulish, a well respected pillar of the construction industry in Lochaber for the last 50 years. A loving husband to Patricia, a treasured dad to Deborah, Rachael and Peter, a caring father-in-law to Gordon, Stewart and Kim, a wonderful grampa to Archie, Jorgie, Arran, Isla and Alice, a dearly loved relative and a good friend to many. Forever in our hearts.