David M Ellen Funeral Directors

01/10/2025

TAYLOR (D**e)
Peacefully, at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, on Sunday, 28th September 2025, Sheila Lumsden Taylor (née Rae) of D**e, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Denis, a much loved mother of Rick and Andrew, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Tuesday, 14th October at 11.00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Erskine Veterans Charity.

Announced with the family's permission.

30/09/2025

DUPERRÉ (Nairn)
Peacefully, at his home, after a long illness fought bravely, on Monday, 29th September 2025, Frank Duperré of Penny Lane, Nairn, aged 69 years, beloved husband of Esther, a much loved father, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and a sadly missed brother. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Thursday, 9th October at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Marie Curie.

Announced with the family's permission.

30/09/2025

INNES (Forres)
Sadly, at her home, on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, Iris Innes (née MacKenzie) of Romach Road, Forres, aged 85 years, a much loved wife of the late James Fowler and Ian Innes, a beloved mother of David, Edith, Robert, Elizabeth, Kenneth and Caroline, a caring mother-in-law, a devoted granny, great-granny and great-great-granny, a sadly missed sister and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Wednesday, 8th October at 11.00am, thereafter to Cromdale Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the British Heart Foundation.

Announced with the family's permission.

30/09/2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

MACKENZIE
Donnie, Jane, Callum, Gordon and their families would like to thank all those who sent flowers, cards and messages following the sad loss of Mary (Marie). Thanks to Rev Steven Manders for the uplifting and fitting celebration of Marie's life, the Cawdor Tavern for the funeral teas. Special thanks to David M Ellen Funeral Directors for their guidance, care and compassion throughout. A special thanks to Dr Erney and the district Nurses. Finally, a heartfelt thanks to all who came to pay their last respects to Marie and gave so generously the sum of £911.67 which will be given to Alzheimer Scotland & Marie Curie.

Announced with the family’s permission.

29/09/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Claire! 🎉

Claire has successfully passed her Funeral Practices, Operative Skills, and Funeral Arranging & Administration courses and is now moving on to start her Funeral Directing Diploma.

We’re so proud of you—well done from all of us at the team! 👏

25/09/2025

WALKER (Forres)
Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Friday 19th September 2025, Ivy Elizabeth Walker (Betty) of Cameron Court, Forres, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, a much-loved mother of David and Alan, a dear mother-in-law, devoted grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Thursday 16th October 2025 at 11:00 a.m. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, Donations in Lieu may be given at the service to Dementia UK.

Announced with the family's permission.

24/09/2025

CARNIE (Forres)
Suddenly but peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Sunday, 21st September 2025, Stuart Grant Carnie of Mosset Court, Forres, aged 62 years, beloved husband of Michelle and a much loved brother, relative and friend. Funeral service private at his own request.

Announced with the family's permission.

17/09/2025

MAIN (Forres)
With profound sadness we announce the passing of David Main, of An Sithean, Forres, aged 73 years, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Friday, 12th September 2025, a loving and caring husband of Lyn, much loved dad of David and Sarah, a devoted granda of Sandy and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Friday, 26th September at 1.00pm, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Munlochy Animal Aid.

Announced with the family's permission.

17/09/2025

ROBERTSON (Nairn)
Sadly, at Hebron House, Nairn, on Saturday, 13th September 2025, Mary Robertson formerly of Cullen Court, Nairn, aged 85 years, a much loved wife of the late John Robertson, a beloved mother of John and Garry, a caring mother-in-law, a devoted granny and great granny, and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday, 24th September 2025 at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Alzheimer Scotland.

Announced with the family's permission.

17/09/2025

08/09/2025

MACDONALD (Nairn)
Suddenly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Saturday, 6th September 2025, Ian Alexander MacDonald of Househill Terrace, Nairn, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Vicki, a much loved father of Bryan and the late Yvonne, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service private at his own request.

Announced with the family's permission.

04/09/2025

MILNE (Ardersier)
Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Saturday, 30th August 2025, John Milne (Jock the Keeper) of Reaybank Road, Ardersier, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Nora, a much loved father of Lorna, Mary and the late Raymond, a caring father-in-law, a devoted granda and great granda, a sadly missed brother and friend to many. Funeral service at Ardersier Parish Church on Friday, 12th September at 12.45pm, thereafter to Ardersier Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Floral tributes welcome or donations, if desired, may be given at the service to Munlochy Animal Aid.

Announced with the family's permission.