MacDonald
Barbaraville
Peacefully in Mull Hall Care Home, Barbaraville, on Sunday 18th January 2026, Bobbe MacDonald, nee McCulloch, devoted wife of James, loved and remembered by Margaret and Frances and all extended family and friends. Funeral will be held in Dornoch Cathedral on Thursday 5th February at 12 noon, thereafter to Proncynain Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please but donations, if so desired, may be given for the Highland Hospice at the service or sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by BACS to RBS s/c 83-27-35 a/c 00254580 ref the late Bobbe. Casual dress code. Service will be live streamed from the Cathedral. Full details available on our website, www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com, 24 hours prior.
McKenzie
Bonar Bridge
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear friend Sheila Agnes McKenzie, An Sithean, Lairg Road, Bonar Bridge. Sheila passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 24th January, 2026. Beloved and loving wife to Susan Vas Dias, loving dog mummy to Lottie and Elsie, a very special friend to many. Sheila will be missed to all that knew her. Funeral service will be held at Dornoch Cathedral on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 1 p.m. Thereafter to Creich Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please. All enquires to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain. Service will be live streamed, full details on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24hrs prior.
Mackenzie
Fearn
Suddenly but peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Tuesday 20th January 2026, Johan “Joan” Margaret Mackenzie (Nee Mackay), 1 Rhynie Road, Fearn, beloved mum to Jeanette and the late Donna, loving nannie of Bryan, Stevie and Stevie’s wife Bobbie, much loved great nannie of Daniel and Olivia, dearly loved mother in law to Brian, a dear sister to Christina and the late Catherine and Jeannie and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd February at 11 a.m. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired may be given at the service for Tain Community Nurses or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late “Joan”.
Paterson
Tain
Very suddenly on Wednesday 21st January, 2026, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, Margaret Anne Paterson (nee Bremner), 43 Burgage Drive, Tain. Beloved wife of Alistair, loving mum to Steven, Maureen and Yvonne, special granny and great granny, a dear sister, a much loved mother in law and loved by all the extended family and friends will be sadly missed by all. A graveside service will be held on Saturday 31st January 2026 at 11 a.m. at Tarbat New Cemetery, Portmahomack . All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired may be given at the service for Raigmore Hospital High Dependency Ward or sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain, or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35 a/c 00254580 ref the late Margaret.
Mackenzie
Stoer
Peacefully in his home, “Bordan”, Balchladich, on Friday 16th January, 2026, Ian Alastair Mackenzie FRICS, dearly loved husband to Morag, much loved dad of Alastair, Fiona, Moira and the late Colin, loving grandpa to Dylan, Elspeth and Eilidh and loved by all his extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Lochinver Church of Scotland on January 30th at 12 noon. Thereafter to Stoer Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be given for Community Care Assynt and Outward Bound Trust or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or by bacs to RBS S/c/ 83-27-35, a/c no 00254580, ref T/L Ian. Service will be live streamed from The Church. Full details on our website (www. alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24hrs prior.
Robertson
Tain
Peacefully at his home on Thursday 15th January 2026, George Robertson, “Beinn Aluinn” Scotsburn Road, Tain, dearly beloved husband to the late Mhairi, a dear father to Douglas, Roddy, Gordon and Hugh, loving grandad and great grandad, much loved father in law, a dear brother, uncle and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be in private at George’s request. Family flowers only please but donations if so, desired may be given for Blooming Gardeners or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to rbs - s/c/ 83-27-35, a/c 00254580 ref the late George.
MacLennan
Evanton
Peacefully in her home, 18 Fyrish Crescent, Evanton, on Sunday, January 11, 2026, Helen “Ella” Ann MacLennan, dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Ian, much loved mam of Isobel, Kenneth, Helen and the late Lorna, loving mother-in-law, loving granny, great granny, auntie, cousin and loved by all her extended family and friends, will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service will be held in Kiltearn Free Church of Scotland on Thursday 22nd January at 12 noon. Thereafter to Kiltearn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be given for Evanton Social & Events Group or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or by bacs to RBS S/c/ 83-27-35, a/c no 00254580, ref T/L Ella.
Patchett
Embo
The Funeral Service of the late Sandra Elizabeth Patchett, 28 Gate Street, Embo, will be held in The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Monday 2nd February at 10 a.m. All friends respectfully invited. Thereafter a private Cremation will take place. Flowers may be sent to the funeral. All enquires to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain. Service to be live streamed from the Kingdom Hall. If you would like to view the service please e-mail Danny at - dannygingerninja@gmail.com for the link.
MacCallum
Tain
The Funeral Service for the late Margaret MacCallum, 10 Burgage Court, Tain, will be held in Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday 28th January at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired may be given at the service for Scoliosis Support & Research and The Friends of Raigmore Hospital or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. ref. the late Margaret.
Campbell
Tain
Very suddenly on Sunday 4th January 2026, Isabella “Ella” Sarah Campbell, 21 Manse Crescent, Tain, devoted wife to the late Walter, loving mum to Caroline and Dougie, a much loved granny to Calum, Rory and Emily, devoted great granny to Sophia and Harris, a dear sister and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Tain Parish Church on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12 noon. Thereafter to St Duthus New Cemetery, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired may be given at the service for The Highland Hospice and Anthony Nolan or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or by bacs to RBS S/c/ 83-27-35, a/c no 00254580, ref T/L Ella. Service will be live streamed, full details on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24hrs prior.
Mackenzie
Lairg
Peacefully at home, 5 Milnclarin Way, Lairg, on Sunday, 4th January 2026, Rena (Mackay), beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Pauline and Avril, loving nannie of Yvonne & Donny, Barry and Seann & Alisha and great nannie of Lucy, Calum, Sapphire, Ruby and Declan, a dearly loved mother-in-law to John and Ian, a dear sister and loved by all the extended family and friends. A graveside service will be held in Lairg Cemetery on Thursday 29th January at 1 p.m. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for St. Duthus Special School, Tain or send to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref the late ‘Rena’.
Forbes
Newton
Alastair (Sandy) Forbes of Hillcrest, Newton, Tain died peacefully at Innis Mhor Care Home on Saturday, 3rd January 2026. Beloved and loving husband of Mary for 60 years. Devoted father of Alasdair and Ishabel. Much loved father-in-law of Donna and James. Cherished Grandpa/Baboo of Douglas, Andrew, Donal, Aled, Angharad and Sìne. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 27th January at 12 noon, Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Day Care, Tain or send to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref the late Sandy.
Matheson
Golspie
Peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Thursday, 1st January 2026, Johan ‘Joy’ Catherine Matheson, much loved mother of Jacqueline and Andrew, loving granny of Callum, dearly loved mother-in-law to Pat and Mandy, a dear sister and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Bonar Bridge Community Hall on Friday 16th January 2026 at 1 p.m. Thereafter to Creich Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Sight Action or send to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref the late ‘Joy’.
Marshall
Invergordon
It is with great sadness we announce the passed of Graham Robert Marshall, Kilmuir Place, Invergordon. A dear son to Doreen and the late David Marshall, 36 Manse Crescent, Tain. Graham will be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends. A private cremation will take place at his own request. All enquires to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.