Death Notices

GUNN Peacefully but suddenly, in Pulteney House, Wick, on Wednesday, 20th November, 2024, James, (Jim), beloved husband of the late Jessie, dear dad of Jimmy, Libby and the late George, father-in-law to Jacquie and Rosemary, loving grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. A friend to many. Funeral from Berridale Church on Friday, 6th December, service coming at 12 noon; thereafter to Berridale Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Berridale Church and Cemeteries Association. Collection at church doors.

RAPSON (Helmsdale). Passed away peacefully, at her home, on Thursday, 21st November, 2024, Ellen Mary (Elma), of 11 Rockview Place, Helmsdale (formerly of Rosewood, Navidale). Beloved wife of the late Ian Pop Rapson, much loved mam to Tommy, Isabel and Janette, loving granny, great-granny and mother-in-law. Sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at the Bunillidh Church of Scotland, Helmsdale on Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 at 11.45am; and thereafter to Helmsdale Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be given in lieu at the church door for the Scottish Air Ambulance Service.

ROSIE Peacefully, in Bayview House, Thurso, on Wednesday, 20th November, 2024, Elizabeth (Lily), nee Berston. Beloved wife of the late John. Much loved mother to Eoin, Jennifer and Mervyn. A loving mother-in-law, granny and great nana. A dear aunt and friend. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms on Wednesday, 4th December, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Bayview House.

CAMERON Peacefully, in his home, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, 19th November, 2024, Christopher William Mackay (Christie), aged 82 years, of 30 Braal Terrace, Halkirk. Beloved husband to Isabella. A loving father to Jackie and Heather. A dear father-in-law to Bruce. A much-loved grandad and great-grandad. A dear brother, brother-in-law, and friend. Funeral service within Halkirk Church of Scotland on Friday, 29th November, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Halkirk Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of the Local Dementia Care.

ANDERSON Peacefully, at Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Saturday, 16th November, 2024, George Falconer Anderson, 22A Girnigoe Street, Wick. Dearly loved husband of Margaret (nee Begg), treasured dad of Brian and Audrey, special grandad to Ashley and Justin. Funeral from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick tomorrow (Saturday), 23rd November, commencing at 11am; thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in lieu to local charities. Collection at restroom doors.

CASHMORE (Formerly of Warwickshire and Thurso). Served life out at Dounreay. Stephen, aged 76 years. Passed away, at home in Tweedmouth, on 17th November, 2024, after a long tussle with cancer. Husband of Hazel, father of Emma, grandfather of Ethan and Daisy-May and father-in-law of Martin. Private burial in Tweedmouth Cemetery.

ROBSON After a long illness, Joy, a much loved wife, mum, grannie and sister. Many thanks to all who helped look after Joy over the years. Funeral private at her own request.

PURVES Peacefully, in her home with her partner by her side, on Tuesday, 19th November, 2024, Frances (Fran), aged 75 years, of Glenmore, Nicolson Street, Wick. Beloved partner to Brian. A loving mother to Duncan and Mandy. A much-loved granny and a dear friend to many. Funeral Service within Wick Baptist Church on Thursday, 28th November, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Wick cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service, in aid of the North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre.

O'NEILL In Vancouver on 19th November, 2024, Eileen (nee Bethune), dear sister to George and Hazel and the late Sybil and David. Born at Milton on Dunbeath Strath, 93 years ago, Eileen was the eldest daughter of William and Helen Bethune. At rest.

BEALES Peacefully, on 14th November, 2024, with her family by her side, Jessie Elizabeth Margaret (Essie) Beales (nee Ryrie). Loving wife of the late John Beales, partner of Willie, loved mum of Michael, Valerie and Kevin, a much loved mum-in-law, nana, great-nana, sister and friend to many. Funeral from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, tomorrow (Thursday), 21st November, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to local charities. Collection at restroom doors.

BUCHANAN Peacefully, at Strathcarron Hospice, Denny, on Saturday, 19th October, 2024, Catherine Buchanan (Kate), aged 60 years. Dearly loved wife of Roger, mother to Jack, Colin and Corinne, Mirren and Esmé, and good friend to many. Donations, if so desired, to Strathcarron Hospice or Maggie's, Forth Valley.

TAYLOR Suddenly but peacefully, in her sleep, on Friday, 8th November, 2024, Diane (Dotty) nee Jessiman, aged 62 years, of Valhalla, Dixonfield, Thurso. Beloved wife of James (Tally), much loved mum of Emily and her partner Tomas and a doting gaggy to Freya. Dearly loved sister to Alison and the late Elaine, loving auntie to Michael, Amanda and Darryn, a dear daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Monday, 18th November, service commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of local charities.

LEGGETT Peacefully, in Annesley House, Torphins, on 29th October, 2024, Wilma (nee Calder), beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Jemma, dear mother-in-law of Steve and a loving granny to Callum, Bethany, Daniel and Sophie. Funeral service within Canisbay Church of Scotland, on Tuesday, 19th November, service commencing at 1.30pm; thereafter to Canisbay Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Dementia UK and Forget-Me-Not Club, Banchory.

WARES David. (Muir of Ord, formerly of Wick). Davie passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at home on Sunday, 3rd November, 2024, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Catherine, loving father of Scott and Stuart, dear brother and uncle. Davie will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Graveside service will be held at Tore Cemetery on Thursday, 14th November, 2024, commencing at 12pm. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for Cancer Research (Scotland). Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01349 870891.

MACDONALD Peacefully, at Seaview House Care Home, Wick, on 31st October, 2024, Donaldina MacDonald (also known as Doreen or Dot), beloved wife of the late William MacDonald (Willie Barra). Funeral private at her own request. Family flowers only.

SUTHERLAND Suddenly, at home in Scone, on Tuesday, 15th October, 2024, Joy, aged 69 years, loving sister of Pamela and sister-in-law of Dave, much loved daughter of the late Alastair and Chrissie, a great cousin and friend to all. Funeral on Friday, 15th November, 2024, service in Perth Crematorium at 11.30am, to which all family and friends are invited. Family flowers only please, but if desired, there will be a retiring collection for the British Heart Foundation and Alzheimer Scotland, should you wish to contribute.

MACLEAN It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Leslie Ross MacLean, retired publican and restaurateur, aged 87 years, of Brabster Street, Thurso. Darling dad of Rosenda and Catriona, a dear father-in-law to Grant and Donald, loving grandad to Grant, Ben and Kyle, a dear uncle and friend to many. Leslie's funeral service will be held in St Peters & St Andrews Church of Scotland, Thurso, on Tuesday, 12th November, 2024, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of the North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre and Hearing & Sight Thurso.

MCPHEE It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Isaac, on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024 in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. Beloved husband to Jessie, much loved father of Alison and Tony, a loving father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Wednesday, 6th November. Service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Olrig Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.

BAKER After a short illness bravely borne, in Dunbar Hospital, on Friday, 25th October, 2024, peacefully, in the loving care of her family, Lilian, aged 83 years, of Jubilee Cottages, Thurso. Much loved wife of George, beloved mum of Karen, Julie, Lesley and Martin and a dear mother-in-law to Alex, Tam, Alex and Gillian. Cherished granny of Ryan, Kieran, Declan, Brogan, Euan, Megan, Darran, Emily and Zander, a loving sister of the late Jenny and dear auntie to Brian and Paul and dear friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Saturday, 2nd November, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Thurso cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given in aid of Dunbar Hospital Palliative Care Fund.

MCPHEE It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Isaac, on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024 in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. Beloved husband to Jessie, nuch loved father of Alison and Tony, a loving father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Wednesday, 6th November. Service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Olrig Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.