Funeral Notices 2026

Karen MacEachan

1972 ~ 2026

(Caol)

Suddenly but peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, 26th June 2026, Karen Ann MacEachan née Christie, aged 53 years. A loving wife of David, most loving and devoted mum to Rachel, Sarah and Ailsa, much-loved aunt and great aunt, dearly loved daughter of the late Robert (Bob) and Elizabeth (Betty), dear sister of the late Kenneth (Kenny).

Funeral service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, 15th July 2026 in St. Mary’s R.C. Church. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to James Support Group can be given at the service. Please wear bright colours.

James Cowie

(Jamie/Jim)

1965 ~ 2026

Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, James William Cowie (Jamie/Jim), aged 60 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 24th June 2026. A dearly loved partner of Denise, loving and supportive dad to Aimee and stepdad to Kerry and Ashley, doting grandad of Brontë, dear brother of Jeannie, John and the late Helen, Janette and Jacqui, a much-loved uncle of Gary, Brian, Bethan and Kader, great uncle of Ellie and Carter, also a dear nephew, brother-in-law, cousin and friend.

Funeral Service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, 14th July 2026 at Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only please. All welcome to attend.

Alexander MacConnacher

1938 ~ 2026

(Brecklet, Ballachulish)

Peacefully, in Belford Hospital, Fort William on Saturday, 27th June 2026, Alexander John MacConnacher, aged 87 years, R.I.P. Formerly Glencoe Hotel and Gaelic Bus. Dearly loved husband of the late May, loving dad of Jill and Sander, devoted papa/papie to Darren, Cameron, Craig and Jamie, a dear father-in-law of William and Laura.

Requiem Mass will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, 9th July 2026 in St. Mun's R.C. Church, Ballachulish; thereafter to Duror Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to RNLI - Oban can be given at the service.

Mary Livingston Cameron

1936 ~ 2026

(Newton, Acharacle)

Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026, Mary Livingston Cameron, aged 90 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Robert and Katie Ann, a loving sister to Fiona, Margaret, Alister Neil, John Allan, Sheila and the late Duncan and Catriona, a much-loved aunt and great aunt.

Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, 2nd July 2026 at Acharacle Free Church; thereafter to Acharacle Cemetery. In accordance with Mary's wishes, no flowers or donations please.

Wendy MacDonald

1966 ~ 2026

(Achaphubuil)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wendy MacDonald (née Hamill), aged 60 years, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, 5th June 2026. Reunited with her daughter Kelly, together once more, just days before Kelly's 40th birthday on 11th June — a deeply poignant moment for all who knew and loved them. Most loving and devoted mum to Shaun and the late Kelly, cherished daughter of the recently departed Joan, loving sister to Graham, a dearly loved sister-in-law, auntie, niece, cousin and friend to many. Wendy faced many challenges with remarkable strength and always remained positive, full of humour, kindness and love. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

A service to celebrate her life will take place at 12 noon on Saturday, 20th June 2026 at Caol Community Centre, thereafter to Glen Nevis Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Lochaber Macmillan Nurses can be given at the service or or via justgiving.com/crowdfunding/wendy-macdonald1966

Amy Connelly

'Bunny'

1941 ~ 2026

(Kinlochleven)

Peacefully in the wonderful care of CAU - Belford Hospital on Friday, 15th May 2026, Amy 'Bunny' Elizabeth Connelly (née Dotson), aged 85 years. Dearly loved mum of Stephen, Mark and Kim, loving nanny of Laurie, Reece and Felix, a much-loved great nanny and great-great nanny.

In accordance with Bunny’s wishes, a quiet family service will be held. If you wish to make a donation in Bunny’s memory, it would be gratefully received for Lochaber Macmillan Nurses.

Joan Hamill

1945 ~ 2026

(Kinlochleven)

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, 20th April 2026, Joan Hamill (née Carmichael), aged 80 years. A dearly loved mum of Wendy and Graham, loving mother-in-law and granny.

Funeral service will be held at 11.30am on Saturday, 16th May 2026 in Kinlochleven Parish Church; thereafter to Kinlochmore Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Lochaber Macmillan Nurses and Abbeyfield Residents’ Fund can be given at the service.

Margaret MacPherson McGilvray

1925 ~ 2026

(Fort William)

Very peacefully, at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, 21st April 2026, Margaret MacPherson McGilvray, aged 100 years. A loving mum to Gordon, Ian and Alistair, much-loved Granny Mac of Harry, Sharlene, Gavin, Sandy and the late Scott, also a dearly loved great granny.

Funeral service to celebrate her centenary of life, will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, 2nd May 2026 in Ardgour Parish Church; thereafter to Ardgour Cemetery. Floral tributes welcome. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Crohn’s & Colitis UK can be given at the service.

Jean MacDougall

1936 ~ 2026

(Corpach)

Peacefully, at home, surround by love on Thursday, 16th April 2026, Jean MacDougall, née MacGillivray, aged 89 years. A dearly loved wife of the late Duncan (Dochie), loving mum to Fiona and the late Ian, much-loved gran of Michael, Rebecca and Matthew.

Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, 28th April 2026 in Duncansburgh Parish Church, Fort William; thereafter to Glen Nevis Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Lochaber Action on Disability can be given at the service.

Mary MacDonald

1935 ~ 2026

(Banavie)

Peacefully, surrounded by family at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Friday, 10th April 2026, Mary MacDonald (née Campbell) aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Archie, devoted mum of Mary, Morag, Jane and Catriona, a loving grannie of Laurah, Arran, Jenny, Archie and James, cherished great grannie to Jasmine, KC and Brodie, proud great-great grannie to George, a dear sister of Alex and the late Chrissie, and a dearly loved auntie to all her family.

Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 in Kilmallie Free Church of Scotland; thereafter Kilmallie Cemetery. Floral tributes welcome. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to The Telford Centre and Scottish Air Ambulance can be given at the service.

Isobel McGavin

1945 ~ 2026

(Fort William)

Suddenly, while enjoying a wonderful family gathering, Isobel Letham McGavin (née Rough), passed away peacefully on Saturday, 4th April 2026 at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. A dearly loved wife of the late Donald, loving mum of Andrew, Fiona and Susie, devoted and much-loved grandma, dear sister of James and John, a special and good friend of many.

Funeral service to celebrate Isobel’s 80 wonderful years will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, 16th April 2026 in Glen Nevis Restaurant; thereafter a private cremation. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to British Heart Foundation, can be given at the service.

Jim Vickers

1953 ~ 2026

(Caol)

Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, 19th March 2026, Jim Vickers, aged 72 years. A loving husband of Margaret, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, nephew and uncle.

Funeral ceremony will be held at 10 am on Friday, 10th April 2026 at Inverness Crematorium; thereafter a celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at 2.30 pm in Caol Community Centre. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Lochaber Macmillan Nurses can be given at the service. All are most welcome to attend both ceremonies.

Keith Read

1948 ~ 2026

(Morar)

Suddenly, but peacefully with the compassionate staff of The Mackintosh Centre, Mallaig on Sunday, 8th March 2026, Keith William Arthur Read, aged 77 years. R.I.P. A dearly loved husband of Eleanor, a loving father of Debbie, grandad of Christian and Casey, brother of Heather and Pamela.

Funeral Service to be held at 12 noon on Monday, 30th March 2026 in St. Cumin's R.C Church Morar; thereafter to Beoraid Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Church Fabric Fund.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Keith's funeral will be live-streamed via the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/catholicroughbounds

Isobel MacFarlane

1936 ~ 2026

(Glenfinnan)

Peacefully, in the wonderful care of Abbeyfield House, Ballachulish on Sunday, 8th March 2026, Isobel Nicholas MacFarlane, aged 89 years. R.I.P. A loving wife of Charlie, a much-loved mother of Jane, Duncan and Iain, dearly loved grandmother of Michael, Nico, Lukas, Fina, Sophia, Bella, Seumas and Duncan.

Requiem Mass to be held at 1pm on Saturday, 14th March 2026 in St. Mary & St. Finnan R.C. Church, Glenfinnan; thereafter to Dail Naoinh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Mary’s Meals can be given at the service.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Lewis MacKintosh

1940 ~ 2026

(Caol)

Peacefully, in the the care of Belford Hospital, Fort William on Friday, 27th February 2026, Lewis John Alexander MacKintosh, aged 85 years. Devoted husband of the late Effie, a loving dad of John, cherished father-in-law of Donna and most loving grandpa of Alistair and Fraser.

Funeral Service will take place at 12 noon on Thursday, 12th March 2026 in Kilmallie Parish Church, Corpach; thereafter to Kilmallie Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Lochaber Macmillan Nurses can be given at the service.