In Memory

WATT (Tain)

Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Friday, 2nd September, 2022, following a short illness, Baba Watt (nee Sutherland), 34 St Vincent Road, Tain. Beloved and loving wife of Andrew, dearly loved mam of Ian, Sara and Rachel, dear mother-in-law of Meisha, loving sister of Sheila, James, Katie and the late Tod, loyal friend to Jackie, Ian and family, a very dear work colleague to all staff and a constant support to all pupils past and present at Craighill Primary School and a special friend to countless people. Sadly missed and deeply mourned by all.

VASS (Tain)

Catherine Ann Vass (nee MacLeod), formerly of Mansfield Estate, Tain, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on 4th September, 2022, at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

MCCHLEARY (Kildary/Tain)

Very peacefully, in the tender care of the Sutor Ward, Invergordon County Hospital, on Wednesday, 24th August, 2022, Alan George Langlands McChleary. Devoted husband of the late Gillian, adored dad to Jackie and Susie, proud papa to Katie, Alex, Robbie, Polly and Harry and precious

‘Papa Stick’ to his greatgranddaughters Ruby and Rosa. A dearly loved brother to Jean, a friend and father-in-law to Paul and Douglas and a loyal brother-in-law. Sorely missed.

GRANT (Tain/Bristol)

Peter Moriston Grant, a Scottish gentleman who always thought of others first. Peter, aged 81 years, of Pitcalnie, Tain, sadly passed away, on 11th August, 2022. Dearly loved husband of late Claire, leaving behind sons David and Patrick. A varied life saw his early years spent in London and Paris working in the hotel business, then as an assistant to the Rothschilds and a lumber camp chef in Canada. He travelled widely in North America before returning to Scotland to run the family business in Invermoriston. Peter went on to have a successful career in the oil business before returning to the Highlands where he became heavily involved in the local community. He chaired both the Nigg and Shandwick Community Council (NSCC) and Nigg Hall, for which he secured lottery funding. He also challenged local wind farm developments by heading the Nigg Awareness group (NAGG).

ROBERTSON (Tain/formerly of Bengal)

on Tuesday, 2nd August, 2022, aged 84 years. Ross worked as a tea planter in Bengal for many years. He returned to Tain and managed the Tower Bookshop, and more recently he was an active member of the Guildry Trust. He will be remembered with affection by his cousins and many friends. At his request there will be a small funeral to be attended by family, extended family and good friends.

PARKER (Tain/Ardgay)

Very suddenly, in Elgin, on 17th August, 2022, Patrick Robert Courtney, geologist and traveller, only son of the late Colonel William Parker and Mrs Celia Parker of Ardgay and Tain.

MACKENZIE (North Lamburn/ Heathmount, Tain)

Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Monday, 15th August, 2022, surrounded by his family, Ruairidh Duncan Mackenzie, North Lamburn, Pitmaduthy. Son of the late Alasdair and Annie Mackenzie, of Heathmount, Tain, beloved husband of the late Lyn Oliver, much loved father of Kirsty, Mairi and the late Moylan, dear fatherin-law to Grant and Mark, loving granda of Kenny, Jack and Evie, big brother of Morag and loved by all the extended family and friends.

MORRISON (Tain)

Connie Morrison, Scotsburn Road, Tain, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, 29th July, 2022, at Chelsea Court Place, London. Born on 13th February, 1924, wife of the late Alexander FS Morrison and a much loved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother.

MACLEOD (Stornoway/Tain)

Peacefully, in Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, on Thursday, 28th July, 2022, “Margaret Avon”, aged 90 years, Kirk Care, Matheson Road, Stornoway (formerly of 24 Argyle Court, Tain). Beloved wife of the late Alex, much loved mother of Donnie and Alasdair, a dearly loved granny, great-granny and loved by all the extended family and friends.

MACDONALD (Fearn)

Suddenly but peacefully in his home, ‘Claonaig’, Sutherland Street, Fearn, on Sunday, 3rd July, 2022, Rev. Neil Macdonald, (former Free Church Minister of Hilton, Fearn and Lochalsh Free Churches). Much loved husband of Cathie, dearly loved father of Mary, Rona and Niall Iain, dear fatherin-law of William and Alistair, a loving grandpa of Corrie, Finlay, Hannah and Catriona and a wellrespected minister to many.