Death Notices

McKAIN - Very peacefully in her home, after a long illness bravely fought, on Monday, 22nd February, 2021, Jill Bremner McKain, aged 53 years. Beloved partner of Brian, loving mum to Alana and Shelley. Much loved sister and granny. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, Jill's funeral service will be private.

McPHEE - Very suddenly at her home, 16 Glamis Road, Wick, on Friday, 19th February, 2021, Margaret, loving wife of Stewart and much loved mother of James, Angela and John. Beloved daughter of Donald and Annie McPhee and dear nana of Jack and Ella. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

MEIL - Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, 16th February, 2021, John (Jack) Henry Meil, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mona Eleanor Meil, father of Judy and Graham, brother to Evelyn, father-in-law to Ross and beloved grampa to Sara, Jack, Charlotte, Finlay, Hamish and Keir. Sorely missed and forever in our hearts. Funeral service private due to current restrictions.

MACDONALD - Suddenly but peacefully, in Riverside House, Wick, on 17th February, 2021, Bunty, aged 93 years, 45 Coach Road, Wick. Widow of Sinclair MacDonald, dear mother of Dinease, Clair and the late Danny, a loving gran and great-gran. Sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service private due to current restrictions.

MORRIS - Peacefully, at Crieff Community Hospital, on Tuesday, 9th February, 2021, William Stewart Morris, (Stewart) in his 87th year, (formerly of Eastwood, Edderton and latterly Muthill), beloved husband of the late Violet, amazing and loving father of Janie and the late Carolyn, devoted, loving and special 'Cha Cha' to Ross, Andrew and Scott, brother, uncle and father-in-law and dog walker of Monty the Pug. Greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service webcast enquiries to www.Gaulds.com. Donations may be given online, in lieu of flowers, to Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (www.chss.org.uk).

O'KANE - Peacefully, in Riverside Care Home, Wick, on Tuesday, 16th February, 2021, Ian O'Kane, dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth (Liz, née Manson). Loving father of Lynn, father-in-law of Donald, devoted grandad of Kris, uncle, great-uncle and cousin. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

McDONALD - Peacefully, at Town and County Hospital, Wick, on Sunday, 14th February, 2021, after a short illness, Helen Sutherland, (née Munro), dearly loved wife of the late Alex McDonald (Sandy). Mother of Allan, Shona and Alexander, sister, aunt, granny/nana, great-nana and good friend to many. Sorely missed and always in our hearts. Funeral private due to current restrictions. At rest.

MAJILTON - Lillian, formerly of Watten Mains, after a long illness bravely borne. At rest.

LOWE - Peacefully in her home, on Friday, 12th February, 2021, Isabella (Isobel), aged 79 years, of 55 Dunnet Road, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late Robert (Ian), much loved mum of Graham and the late Sharon, loving nanna to Gary, Steven, Sean and Amy and dear mother-in-law to Gail. A sadly missed sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. A special thank you to the district and Macmillan nurses for their care of Isobel during her illness. Regrettably, funeral service is private due to current restrictions.

SPRAGUE - David passed away peacefully at home, in his 96th year, on 8th February, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Mary and dearly loved father of Helen, Jenny and Marion, father-in-law to Eric and Steven, much loved grandad to Stuart, Scott, Ruth and Euan and great-grandad to Keri, Kayla, Anya, Adele, Farrah and Andie. David will be sadly missed by all. Funeral private due to current restrictions. No flowers please but donations in aid of the local branch of R.N.L.I. may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors in David's memory.

SHEARER - Peacefully, at Seaview House Care Home, Wick, on Thursday, 11th February, 2021, Isobel Shearer (née Jack), dearly loved wife of the late Donald (Donnie), 'Karlin', 37 Whitehouse Park, Wick, loving mother of Linda and Karen, mother-in-law of John and Gordon, much loved granny of David, Graeme, Eilidh and Cameron. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

MELHUISH - Suddenly but peacefully, in Pulteney House, Wick, on Wednesday, 10th February, 2021, Margaret, beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mum of Catherine and a dear mother-in-law of Stewart. Loving granny of Martin and Gavin and adored great-granny to Mia. A very dear sister of the late Rena and loving aunt of Inez. Cremation private due to current restrictions.

MACLEOD - Peacefully, at Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Saturday, 6th February, 2021, Donald Alexander Macleod. Beloved husband of the late Wilma Macleod (née Mackay), dear dad of Margaret, father-in-law of Ian and grandfather to Struan. Funeral service private due to the current restrictions.

MACKAY - Peacefully, in Town and County Hospital, Wick, on Wednesday, 3rd February, 2021, Duncan, much loved son of Angus and the late Jean, brother to Angus, Joan and the late Richard, uncle to Emma, Richard, Michael, Katie and Lauren. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

OAKLEY - Peacefully, after a prolonged illness, on Tuesday, 9th February, 2021, Calvin (aged 47 years), beloved son of Wilma and Chris, much loved brother of Lenka, dear uncle of Jake and Mia and loving nephew of Mick and Beryl. Funeral private due to current restrictions. Rest in peace and God be with you.

SPRAGUE - David passed away peacefully at home, in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary and dearly loved father of Helen, Jenny and Marion, father-in-law to Eric and Steven and much loved grandad to Stuart, Scott, Ruth and Euan and great-grandad to Keri, Kayla, Anya, Adele, Farrah and Andie. David will be sadly missed by all. Funeral private due to current restrictions. No flowers please but donations in aid of the local branch of R.N.L.I. may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors in David's memory.

MUNRO - Peacefully, in his home with his family by his side, on Monday, 8th February, 2021, Allan, aged 87 years, of 20 Oldfield Terrace, Thurso. Beloved husband of Greta, much loved dad of Eion, Patrick, Mandy, Shirley and Nicola. A loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. A dear brother, brother-in-law and friend. Regrettably funeral service is private due to current restrictions

STEPHENSON - Suddenly, in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on Sunday, 7th February, 2021, Marlyn (Maz). Loved mum to Frazer, mother-in-law to Kelly, proud grandma to Muireach and Finnlay and dear friend to many. Sadly, funeral private due to current restrictions.

BACKHOUSE - Bill (William Howson) passed away peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff at Riverside House Care Home, Wick, on Friday, 5th February, 2021, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann. Devoted and loving father to Susan and the late Alan, caring grandad to Stuart (Kris) and Gary (Maggie). A dear father-in-law to Sandy. Private cremation due to Covid restrictions. Donations if desired to Riverside House Care Home, Wick or Alzheimers. 'I've had a good life.'

ROSS - It is with great sadness that we announce the very sudden passing of John, on Friday, 5th February, 2021. Beloved husband of Liffy, cherished dad to Amanda and Raymond, father-in-law to Vicki, doting and playful grandad to Chloe and Maddie, loving brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral private due to current restrictions. Sleep well JR.