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.
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 83-27-25, 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 83-27-25, 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 83-27-25, 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.
Ross
Lairg
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on Sunday 21st December 2025, Marion Ross (nee Coull) Acklam Cottage, Main Street, Lairg, beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mother to Yvonne and Malcolm, loving Granny and Great Granny, a much loved mother in law. Funeral service will be held in private at Marion’s request. All enquiries sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.
Gane
Edderton
Peacefully In Invergordon Community Hospital On Monday 22nd December 2025 Ida Gane, Ardmore Lodge, Station Road, Edderton, much loved mother of Phillip.
A graveside service will be held in Edderton Cemetery, on Wednesday 7th January at 1.00 p.m. All friends respectfully invited. Casual dress may be worn if so desired.
Family flowers only please but, donations if so desired may be given at the service for Cancer Research. 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. T/L Ida.