Death Notices

HIGMAN (Keiss) - Kirsten died peacefully, surrounded by love, at St. Luke's Hospice, Devon, on 1st January, 2021, whilst on holiday with her family. Dearly loved wife of Brian and a dear stepmum and grandma. At rest.

RAPSON (Helmsdale) - Peacefully passed away, on Thursday, 14th January, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family, Ian, of 11 Rockview Place, Helmsdale. Much loved husband of Elma, dearly loved dad of Tommy, Isabel and Janette, devoted granda and great-granda and friend to many. Family funeral service will be held on Thursday, 21st January, 2021, in line with current government regulations. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Dementia Scotland.

McGREGOR - Peacefully in her home with her loving family around her, on Thursday, 7th January, 2021, Molly McGregor, aged 96 years, of 43 Durness Street, Thurso. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, cherished mum of Janice, Alison, Heather, Annette and Nicola, a dear mother-in-law and devoted nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. A good friend to many. Donations, if desired, may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors in aid of local charities. Molly will take her last journey through town to Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms on Thursday, 14th January, leaving Durness Street at 10.40am for anyone who would like to pay their respects on route. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

KENNEDY - Suddenly, on 26th December, 2020, Calum, aged 51 years, formerly of Tresdale Farm, Canisbay. Much loved dad of Katie and loving grandad of Hallie-Mae. Dearly loved partner of Donna. Beloved son of David and the late Jean, much loved brother of Dave and a dear uncle and friend to many. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

GRAY - Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff in the Town and County Hospital, Wick, on Tuesday, 5th January, 2021, Sinclair (Clair), aged 87 years, of 25 Newton Avenue, Wick. Beloved husband of Sandra and the late Lily Aberdein. Very sadly missed. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

MOORE - Stephen, aged 69 years, died peacefully in his sleep, on 29th December, 2020, at his home in Monmouth.

MACKAY - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on 2nd January, 2021, Donald James Mackay (Donnie), aged 95 years, of 5 Carnaby Place, Thurso. Dearly loved husband of Wilma, dad to Allison and Evelyn, a much loved granpa and great-grandad Kai. Funeral private. At rest.

OMAN - Peacefully, on Sunday, 10th January, 2021, at Raigmore Hospital, David Samuel Oman 'Pop', aged 90 years, 16 Croft Road, Kiltarlity. Former Highland Haulage and Highland Council foreman. Beloved husband of Janette, much loved father of David, Paul, Trevor, Benjamin, Adrian, Janet, Belinda and Gloria. Loved by all the family and many friends. Funeral service on Wednesday, 20th January, 2021 at 12.30pm at the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. The service will be live streamed from www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk, thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery under government guidelines.

MANSON - Peacefully, at Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Friday, 8th January, 2021, Kathleen Ronaldson Manson (née Mackay) beloved wife of the late David George Manson, Howe Cottage, Janetstown, Wick, loving mother of David and Kay, a much loved mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, sister and aunt. At rest.

SINCLAIR - Very suddenly at her home, 4 Brown Place, Wick, on Wednesday, 6th January, 2021, Diana Farquhar Sinclair, aged 51 years, beloved daughter of the late Jim and Nessie Sinclair, a dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie, great-auntie and friend to many. Private funeral due to current restrictions.

CUNNINGHAM - Peacefully, in the magnificent care of staff in Town and County Hospital, Wick, on Friday, 8th January, 2021, Alexander (Horace), aged 82 years, of 2 Knockglass Road, Dunbeath. Loving husband of Anna, a dear father, father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

McCAUGHEY - Peacefully in her home, on 1st January, 2021, after a long illness, Elizabeth (Liz, née Stewart), aged 73 years, of 17 Vansittart Street, Wick, (formerly of Burnthill, Thrumster). Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mother of Alan, George and Stuart. A dear mother-in-law and a loving granny. A dear sister, auntie and friend to many. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

GIBSON -Robert (Rab). Master Mariner, sometime resident at Holburn Head Lighthouse, educated in Thurso Miller Academy. Passed away on the 16th December, 2020, in the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, aged 86 years. Rab's funeral has taken place in Edinburgh.

McCAUGHEY - Peacefully at his home, 'Shalom', 4 Rockhill Road, Wick, on Wednesday, 30th December, 2020, James McCaughey (retired boat builder) dearly loved husband of Isobel (née Sutherland) loving father of James and Carole, much loved grandad of Sarah, John and Kayleigh. Private funeral due to current restrictions.

COGHILL- Peacefully in Pentland View Care Home on Monday, 28th December 2020, James, formerly of Tofts of Tain, Castletown. Beloved husband of the late Muriel, much loved dad of James, William and David. A dear father-in-law and a devoted grandad. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

BREMNER - Peacefully, at Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020, Thomas Bremner (Tommy), 6 Moray View Terrace, Occumster, a dear father, grandfather and brother. Private funeral due to current restrictions.

MIDDLEYARD - Peacefully in her home, on 27th December, 2020, Rita, wife of the late George (Melvin). Loving mum of Steven, a loved mum-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. At rest. Private cremation.

MACMILLAN - Suddenly but peacefully, in Blackburn Royal Hospital on Tuesday, 22nd December, 2020, Catherine (Katie née Stewart) darling wife of the late Donald, beloved daughter of the late Alex and Joan Stewart, cherished mum of Sandra, Shaun and Trish, adored mother-in-law of John, Sue and Michael and a very dear nana to Leanne, Kieran, Chloe and Mark, and great-nana to Henry and Billie. A much loved sister of Christine, Sandra, Geordie and Margaret and the late Alex and Joan. A very special aunty to all her nieces and nephews and a very good friend of Peter and Delyse and all her friends in Thurso and England. Funeral private due to Covid restrictions.

MOODIE - Peacefully, at Town & County Hospital, Wick, on Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020, Katherine Macdonald Moodie (née Miller), dearly loved wife of Simon Moodie, 'Greenlea', Bower, loving mother of Neil and Keith, devoted granny of Logan. Private funeral due to current restrictions.

BEVERIDGE - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on 22nd December, 2020, after an illness bravely borne, Tracey, of 69 Upper Burnside Drive, Thurso. Beloved wife of Morris, much loved mum of Amanda, Graeme and David, dearly loved daughter of Joyce and the late Gordon. A dear mother-in-law, sister and a devoted granny. At rest.