Peter Crotty
02/07/1943 – 27/05/2026
Tain
We are sorry to announce the death of Peter Crotty after a long illness on Wednesday 27th May 2026. Peter was the husband of Rosemary Wren, the renowned potter, with whom he collaborated to create beautiful decorative pottery. He was a half-brother to Gwendoline and Mary, and uncle to Alison, Christopher, Steven & Angela. He lived in Devon, Strathpeffer and latterly at Cadboll Place, Tain before ending his days in Mull Hall Care Home. Funeral service will take place at Mitchell Hill Cemetery, Dingwall on Thursday 18th June at 12 noon. Donations if so desired may be given at the service for Parkinson’s UK 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 Peter.
McKee
Balintore
Suddenly but peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Monday 25th May 2026, William “Billy” Thomas McKee, beloved husband of the late Ina, loving partner to Kerry, dearly loved dad to Janet, Elizabeth and the late William, devoted Granda, Great Granda, a much loved father in law, brother in law, uncle and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral Service will be held in The United Free Church, Balintore on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 1 p.m. Thereafter to Balintore Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but, donations if so desired, may be given at the service for The Macmillian Nurses 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 “Billy”.
Mackenzie
Tain
Suddenly but peacefully at The Highland Hospice, Inverness, with his loving niece Lisa by his side on Wednesday 27th May 2026, Ronald “Ronnie” John Mackenzie, 26 Craighill Terrace, Tain. Beloved and loving son to the late Ian and Nessie, loving brother to Catriona, Ailsa, Iona and Lewis, dear brother in law to Neil, dearly loved uncle, great uncle, great great uncle and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium on Monday 8th June 2026 at 11 a.m. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired may be given at the service for RNLI (Invergordon Branch) and East Sutherland Rescue Association 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 “Ronnie”. Service will be live streamed, full details on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24hrs prior.
Terry
Invershin by Lairg
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital with his loving family by his side on Thursday 21st May 2026, Colin Victor Michael Terry, “Stone Acre” Invershin, Lairg, beloved and loving husband to Glynis, much loved dad to Joanne and Mike, loving father in law to Cameron, dearly loved brother to Wendy and a much loved brother in law to Brian, Tony, Jane and loved by all his extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Inverness Crematorium on Thursday 11th June at 11 a.m. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be given for The Macmillan Nurses 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 Colin.
Donaldson
Tain
Peacefully in The Community Hospital, Invergordon on Thursday 21st May 2026, Mary Elizabeth Donaldson (nee Macmenemy), Argyle Court, Tain. Beloved wife of the late Sandy, mother of Gloria, Kevin and Kath, a granny, great granny and great great granny, mother-in-law to David and Alan and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in private. All enquiries to Funeral Directors.
MacAngus
Balintore
Suddenly but peacefully at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, with his loving daughter by his side on Sunday 17th May 2026, David John Macleod MacAngus, 9 John Street, Balintore. Beloved Husband to the late Sandra, loving dad to Sarah, devoted son to Cath and the late David, dearly loved granda to Aria and AJ, a much loved brother to Marlene and Caroline, loving father in law to Zander, brother in law, uncle and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 9 John Street, Balintore on Saturday 30th May 2026 at 11 a.m. Thereafter to Balintore Cemetery. All friends respectively invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired may be given at the service for Hilton of Cadboll Nursery and Hilton of Cadboll Primary School 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 David. Service will be live streamed, full details on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24hrs prior.
Smith
Ardgay
Suddenly but peacefully after a long illness at home on Wednesday 13th May 2026, Alexander “Alex” Smith, “Oakside”, Ardgay, beloved and loving husband to Cathy, a dearly loved dad to Suzanne, Steven, Tanya and Tracey, devoted grandad to Dylan, a dear brother to Michael and Janet and loved by all the extended family and friends. A private funeral service will take place at his own request. Donations if desired may be given for Lyme Disease Alba 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 Alex.
Allen
Tain
Peacefully in The County Hospital, Invergordon on Friday 1st May 2026, Michael “Mike” John Allen, 1 Lamington Street, Tain. A private cremation will take place at his own request. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.
Corbett
(Tain)
Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday 28th April 2026, Henry Corbett, (retired taxi driver & Publican), 4 Victoria Terrace, Tain, much loved and devoted husband of Joette, a dearly loved dad of Louise and the late Andrew, and a proud and loving grandad to Duncan, and a good friend to many. Henry was well known in the community for his warm smile, quick wit, and love of football — always ready with a story or a laugh, and never far from the action on match day. A funeral service will be held at Tain Town Hall on Friday 22nd May 2026 at 12 noon, thereafter to Balintore Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Refreshments thereafter at St Duthus Hotel, Tain. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for The Bradbury Centre and The Oesophageal Cancer Charity, or sent to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain, or via BACS to RBS (s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580, ref: the late Henry).