Death Notices

HEFFERNAN (Burghead). Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 17th June, 2019, Gladys, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late John Heffernan, a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A service of celebration for Gladys' life will be held in The Church of Scotland, Burghead, today, Friday, 21st June, at 10.45 am, interment thereafter at Burghead Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations can be made at church to RNLI.

FRASER Passed away peacefully, at The Highland Hospice, on Tuesday, 18th June, 2019, Lesley Grace Fraser, 40 Ardness Place, Inverness, aged 56 years, beloved daughter of Edith and the late Robert Fraser of Beauly and Birnie, Elgin, greatly loved sister and sister-in-law of Robert and Gillian and loving cousin to Morag. Loyal and devoted secretary of over 28 years to William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors. Her life will be fondly remembered by all friends and families whom she gave much comfort to, above and beyond the call of duty. Funeral service on Friday, 28th June, at 12 noon, in the Funeral Home of William T. Fraser and Son, thereafter to Kilmorack Cemetery. All welcome to say a fond farewell. Family flowers only. Donations invited at the service for The Highland Hospice or please forward to the Funeral Directors.

MAIN (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, on Sunday, 16th June, 2019, Allan, aged 66 years, of Bailey Place, dearly loved husband of Val, much loved dad of Iain and Angela, dear father-in-law of Vicky and a proud granda of Tegan and Daisy. Funeral service, to which all friends are respectfully invited, in Steven Thomson and Son, Funeral Home, Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, on Friday, 28th June, at 1.30 pm, thereafter cremation private. No flowers please, donations if desired, may be given at the service to Marie Curie Nurses. Casual dress please.

HALL (Forres). Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 10th June, 2019, Alexander (Sandy), aged 71 (formerly of Lochhill), retired crane driver, beloved husband of Phyllis, dear dad of Maxine, Leanne and Ewan and a proud granda and great-granda. Funeral service at the W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Tuesday, 18th June, at 1.00pm, thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, donations if desired, to Cancer Research.

BEGG (Elgin/Aberdeen). Peacefully, in Opal Nursing Home, Albany, Australia, on Saturday, 1st June, 2019, Douglas, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Betty McLennan (Forres), a much loved dad, father-in-law, granda and a great-grandad.

GRANT (Elgin). Peacefully, after a short illness, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Tuesday, 4th June, 2019, Jane (Jean), aged 89 years, of Petrie Crescent, dearly beloved wife of the late Richard, much loved mother of Ian and Alison, a dear granny and great-granny. Funeral service at William Watson's Chapel, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Tuesday, 11th June, at 11.00 am, thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, at Chapel for Dr Gray's Hospital.

ROBERTSON (Elgin). Suddenly, at home, on Monday, 3rd June, 2019, William Albert, aged 87 years, dearly beloved husband of Marjory MacDonald, much loved dad of Diane and dear father-in-law of Steven. Funeral service at William Watson's Chapel, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Monday, 10th June, at 11.00 am, thereafter to Knockando Churchyard. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, at Chapel for Local Charities.

FRASER (Knockando). Peacefully, at Fleming Hospital, Aberlour, on Monday, 3rd June, 2019, Emily (Amy), aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Davie, much loved mam of Davis and Ronnie, dear mother-in-law of Allan, loving granny of Allan and Graeme and proud great-granny of Lewis, Morgan, Ewan and Murray. Amy's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 1.30 pm, on Monday, 10th June, in Knockando Parish Church and thereafter to the churchyard. No black ties please. Family flowers only please, donations to Knockando Church at the church door, if desired.

SCOTT (Inverness). Anne Macalister. Peacefully, on Monday, 3rd June, 2019, at Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, much loved wife of Archie and mother of Jane and Alastair, loved by her grandchildren Jamie, Nicholas and Lucy and her great-grandchildren Archie, Freddie and Ben. Private funeral. No letters or flowers please. Enquiries to John Fraser & Son, Tel 01463 233366.

BEGG Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Highland Hospice, on Saturday, 1st June, 2019, Pauline Anne Begg (nee Robertson), aged 61 years. Catering Assistant, Raigmore Hospital, eldest daughter of the late James and Georgina Robertson, Knockando, Moray, dearly loved wife of Grant, loving mum to Donna and Cheryl, cherished Popo to five grandchildren, a dear sister, aunt and good friend of many. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service private. Donations welcome for the Highland Hospice, please forward to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

MOFFAT (Perth). Peacefully, at Perth Royal Infirmary, on Sunday, 2nd June, 2019, Donald, aged 85, devoted and dearly loved husband of Ann (nee Sinclair) and the late Margaret (nee McDonald), much loved dad to Tim and Arty, proud and loving papa to Aiden, Shaun and Conor, father-in-law to Hazel and June, a dear brother of Isobel, the late Peggy and Jim . A celebration of Donald's life will be held at Perth Crematorium, on Thursday, 13th June, at 12.30 pm, to which all family and friends are welcome. Family flowers only please, but if so desired, donations may be given on leaving the crematorium for Breathe Easy, Perthshire and Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance.

KELMAN (Elgin). Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 31st May, 2019, Chrissie, aged 87 years, dearly loved and devoted wife of the the late Hugh, loving mother of Angus, Alison and the late Stephen, a dear granny, great-granny and great-great granny. Chrissie's requiem mass, to which all are welcome, will be held at 11.00 am, on Friday, 7th June, in St Sylvester's Church, Elgin and thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. Donations to local charities at the church door if desired. R.I.P.

MURRAY (Fochabers). Peacefully, at Lythe Care Home, Cullen, on Thursday, 30th May, 2019, Mabel Robertson, aged 83 years, loved wife of the late Stuart Murray, dear mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Gillian, a dear granny and great-granny. Funeral private at her own request. No callers please.

ELSEGOOD Frank Albert. Died suddenly, on Friday, 10th May, 2019, aged 91, beloved husband of the late June, father of Ian, Paul and Sylvia, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral at Moray Crematorium, Buckie, Wednesday, 5th June, at 11.30 am, afterwards at Conval Court Community Room. Rest in Peace.

WILSON (Braes of Gartly). Peacefully with her family around her, after an illness bravely borne, Fiona, aged 69 years. Much loved wife, mum, granny and friend. Funeral at Moray Crematorium, Buckie on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 2.30 pm. All welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers to Friends of the Jubilee Hospital, Huntly. Please feel free to wear some colour to celebrate Fiona's life.

CAMPBELL (Elgin). At Spynie Care Home, Elgin, on Saturday, 25th May, 2019, Emma Campbell, aged 90 years, dearly loved sister, mum and grandma. Funeral service, to which all friends are respectfully invited in Steven Thomson and Son, Funeral Home, 37 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, on Wednesday, 5th June, at 1.00 pm, thereafter to Rothes Cemetery.

CHISHOLM (Lhanbryde). Peacefully, at her home, 9 Neils View, on Monday, 27th May, 2019, Fiona McRae, aged 59 years, dearly loved wife of James (Chis), much loved mum of Joanne and Kirstie, dear sister of Miaread and Andrew. Funeral ceremony at William Watson Funeral Director's, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Monday, 3rd June, at 2.00 pm, thereafter to Lhanbryde Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, at ceremony for Cancer Research.

DAVIES (Forres). Suddenly, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Monday, 20th May, 2019, Jenny Davies (nee Norris), of Loch View, Forres, retired Moray Stroke Nurse, aged 67 years, much beloved wife of John, dear mother and grandmother. Funeral service at St Laurence Church, Forres, on Monday, 3rd June, at 12.30 pm, thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. All enquiries to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors (01309 673435).

STEWART (Elgin). At Dr Gray's Hospital, on Tuesday, 21st May, 2019, after a long illness, James, (Sheik), aged 71 years, beloved husband of Sharon, dear dad of Aaron and Jared and a much loved brother and good friend to many. Funeral service at the W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Wednesday, 29th May, at 11.00 am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.

LOFTS (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at home, surrounded by three generations of family, on Sunday, 19th May, 2019, Harry, in his 90th year, beloved husband of the late Bett Lofts, dearly loved dad of Eileen and Mike, dear father-in-law of Mike and Heather, loving grandad and great-grandad and a dear brother to Audrey. Funeral service, to which all friends are respectfully invited, in Steven Thomson and Son, Funeral Home, Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, on Friday, 31st May, at 11.00 am, thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, may be given at the service to Alzheimer Scotland and Monday Club, Elgin.