Brunton
Helmsdale
The Funeral Service for the late June Brunton, “Highfield” 298 West Helmsdale will be held at Tain Parish Church on Thursday 30th April at 12 noon. Thereafter to St Duthus New Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Donations if so desired may be given at the service for Cats Protection (Thurso Branch) 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 June.
Robertson
Invergordon
Peacefully in Kintyre House Care Home, Invergordon on Sunday 12th April 2026, Brian Robertson aged 80 years, loved by all the 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.
Macdonald (Balintore)
Peacefully in Redwoods Care Home, Alness on Sunday 19th April 2026, John “Iain” “Macspooch” Archibald Macdonald, 12 Lochslin Place, Balintore, beloved and loving husband to Janette, a dearly loved dad to Steven and Iain, devoted grandad to Lily, loving brother to Jessie, a dear father in law to Emma and Catherine and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at The United Free Church Balintore on Tuesday 28th April at 1 p.m. Thereafter to Balintore Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be given for Redwoods Care Home and The Sutor Ward, County Hospital, Invergordon 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 Iain.
Macgregor
(Dornoch)
Peacefully in New Craigs Hospital, Inverness on Friday 17th April 2026, Murdo John Ross Macgregor, “Glenburn” Station Road, Dornoch, loving partner to Heather, a dearly loved dad to Paula, Andrea, Ross and Joanne, devoted grandad and proud great grandad, a dear father in law, brother, uncle 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 New Craigs Hospital, Inverness 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 Murdo.
Haslam
Lairg
The funeral service for the late Margaret Lilian Haslam 27/10/23 – 10/04/26 “The Stables” Savel Road, Lairg will be held at Lairg Parish Church on Wednesday 29th April at 10 a.m. All friends respectfully invited. A private cremation will take place thereafter, flowers may be sent to the service but donations if so, desired may be given at the service for Lairg Parish Church 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.
Wilson
Dornoch
Peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness with family by his side on Sunday 5th April, 2026, John Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Wilson, Matrons Cottage, Cambusavie, Dornoch, much loved husband and best friend of Isobel, loving father of Caroline, loved brother of Sheelagh, much missed uncle of Gemma and Drew. Step-dad of Duncan and Stewart, and the late Natalie Jane, father-in-law to Imogen and Linsay, loving Grandpa to Kathryn, Roddy, Violet, Roxanne, Lawson, Noah, Tommy, William, Eeka and Albie , and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Inverness Crematorium on Friday 1st May at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Kidney Research 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 ‘Ronnie’. Service to be live streamed from the Crematorium, full details will be posted on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24 hours prior
Paterson
Tain
Suddenly but peacefully on Monday 6th April, 2026, at Redwoods Care Home, Alness. George “Alistair” Paterson, formerly of 43 Burgage Drive, Tain. Beloved husband to the late Margaret, loving dad to Steven, Maureen and Yvonne, special granda and great granda, a dear father 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 18th April 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 The Scottish Ambulance 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 Alistair.
Mackay
Invergordon
Peacefully in Mull Hall Care Home, Barbaraville on Saturday 4th April 2026, William “Bill” John Mackay, formerly of Joss Street, Invergordon. Cherished husband to the late Georgina “Jenny” Mackay, a dearly loved dad to William, Janet, Murray and Robert, special father in law to Gillian, George, Karen and Gill, devoted grandad to Lewis, Cameron, Sarah, Sol, Molly, Jamie and Kerry and proud great grandad to Jude.
Special thanks to all past and present staff members at Mull Hall for their dedicated care and compassion.
A private family funeral will be held in Inverness Crematorium, for anyone wishing to pay their respects funeral cortege will be passing down Invergordon High Street at 9.45 a.m. on Tuesday 21st April 2026. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.
Lynne Patricia Evans (also known as Miyrie)
All friends are welcome at the Celebration of Her Life at Ardross Community Hall on Friday 17th April at 1.45 p.m. following a Cremation in Inverness at 11am. The family would like those attending to wear informal, perhaps vibrant, clothes.
Lynne (Miyrie), of Tain, passed away with Mark by her side in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday 18th March 2026, after being surrounded by her children and loved ones. She was the much loved wife of Mark; a loving mother of Matt, Paul, Becky and Simon; a devoted grandmother of Rhuaridh & Austin; Poppy & Bebe; Grace; Parker, Hunter, & Jasper; a dearly loved mother-in-law of Imogen, Jo, Ben and Danielle; a dear sister of Denise, Karen and Jon; and loved by all the extended family and friends.
Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Anxiety 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 Lynne.
MacLeod
Tain
Lorna MacLeod (Nee Henderson) Maeldune Knockbreck Steadings, Tain, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday 30th of March 2026. Beloved wife to Anson. A wonderful mum to Eilidh, Douglas and Karis. Dear sister to Jacqueline. Loving daughter to Catherine and Ian. Friend and teacher to all. Grateful thanks to Macmillian community nurses and care team for their outstanding care and support. A private cremation will take place at her own request. Family flowers only please but donations if so de-sired to the charity Make 2nds Count (giving hope to those affected by secondary breast cancer), 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 Lorna.
“Death makes angels of us all and gives us wings where we had shoulders smooth as raven’s claws” - Jim Morrison
Sutherland
Tain
Peacefully in Mull Hall Care Home, Barbaraville, Invergordon on Tuesday, 24th March 2026, Chrystine ‘Chrystabel’ Isabella Wood Munro Sutherland (nee Fraser), formerly of Chapel Street, Tain, beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Ronnie (RD), much loved nana of Jason and Nickey, and their partners Debbie and James, a dearly loved great nana of Thomas and Jasmine and loved by all the extended
family and friends. Funeral service will be held in
Tain Parish Church on Thursday 2nd of April at 11 am.
Thereafter to St. Duthus New Cemetery, Tain.
All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please
but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for The Cat Protection League or send to Alasdair Rhind
Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-25, a/c 00254580.
Ref the late ‘Chrystabel’.