Death Notices

MACDONALD - Peacefully, at Ach An Eas Care Home, Inverness, on 17th September, 2019, Grace Jean (Bunty), née Sutherland, aged 90 years, late of Westfield Terrace, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late Alexander (Alistair) MacDonald, ex Dounreay, also a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral service on Wednesday, 25th September, at 12.00 noon, in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, 17-29 Chapel Street, Inverness, followed by graveside service on Thursday, 26th September, at 12.00 noon, in Thurso Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Donations are invited for Ach An Eas Care Home at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home.

CLARK - Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Tuesday, 17th September, 2019, Robert William (Billy), of 19 Millers Lane, Thurso. Beloved husband of Minnie, much loved dad of Carol, Mary and Wayne, loving grandad of Robert, Kelsey, Sean, Ryan and the late Jenna, a dear great-grandad, brother and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, today, Friday 20th September, service commencing at 1.00 p.m, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Rosebank Ward Patient Care Fund.

CORMACK - Peacefully, at Riverside House Care Home, Wick, on Saturday, 14th September, 2019, John Cormack, beloved son of the late Donald and Jamesina Cormack, a much loved brother of Frank and James and brother-in-law to Pat. Funeral from Church of Scotland, Lybster on Monday, 23rd September, service commencing at 11.45am, thereafter to Latheron Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, to Resident's Comfort Fund Riverside Care Home; collection at church doors.

MACKINTOSH - Suddenly, at his home near Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday, 12th September, 2019, Reverend Michael aged 87 years, beloved husband of Rosemary (née Kerr from Thurso), a dear father and grandfather. Sadly missed.

McKELLAR - Peacefully, at Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Wednesday, 11th September, 2019, Frank McKellar, beloved husband of the late Minnie, a loving father and grandad. Funeral service from Sinclair's Rest Rooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Friday, 20th September, service commencing at 11.00am, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.

DOUGLAS - George passed away peacefully, in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on Saturday, 7th September, 2019. Dearly loved brother of Jean and her husband Ian, loving uncle of Rob, Alastair, Jon, the late Alison and their children. Former police constable in Wick, Thurso and Mey. Friend to many in Caithness. Funeral service within Dunnet Church of Scotland, on Monday, 16th September, at 12.00 noon, thereafter to Corsback Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to Dunnet Church.

COGHILL - Peacefully, in Barnet General Hospital, London, on Friday, 6th September, 2019, Stewart, aged 81 years. Eldest son of the late Nettie and Willie Coghill, Bridgend, Thurso, brother of Grant, brother-in-law of Rachael, uncle of Megan and Alistair and friend to many. Sadly missed. Funeral arrangements to follow.

BANKS - Very suddenly in her home, on Tuesday, 3rd September, 2019, Margaret (née Mackay) aged 57 years, of Glenlivet, Fairview, Halkirk. Dearly beloved wife of Neen, much loved mum of Hazel, Alexander and Aileen, a dear mother-in-law of Chloe, Peter and Luke, loving sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service within Halkirk Church of Scotland, today, Wednesday, 11th September, service commencing at 12.00 noon, thereafter to Halkirk Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of MND Scotland.

DUNNETT - Very peacefully, in Riverside House Care Home, Wick, on Wednesday, 4th September, 2019, Violet (née Shearer), aged 93 years, formerly of Barrock and Freswick. Beloved wife of the late James Simpson and Davie Dunnett. Dearly loved mum of Lorna, James, Dennis and John. Wonderful mother-in-law, much loved granny, great-granny, sister and aunt. Funeral service within Canisbay Church of Scotland, on Tuesday, 10th September, service commencing at 12.00 noon, thereafter to Canisbay Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Alzheimer Scotland and Riverside House Residents' Fund.

DOBBIE - Peacefully, in Dunbar Hospital, Thurso, on Sunday, 1st September, 2019, after a long illness bravely borne, Campbell Dobbie (Mackie), aged 84 years, of Smith Terrace, Thurso, a dear brother, uncle and a friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, on Monday, 9th September, service commencing at 12 noon, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please but donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of local charities.

MILLER -Peacefully, at Town and County Hospital, Wick, on Monday, 2nd September, 2019, Helen D. Miller (née Murray), beloved wife of the late Robert Miller, Fourwinds, Killimster, dear mother of Graeme, mother-in-law of Tracey, devoted granny to Eva, a much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral from Sinclair's Rest Rooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Saturday, 7th September, service commencing at 12.00 noon,thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to Macmillan nurses (local) and Town and County Hospital; collection at Rest Room doors.

WILSON - In the loving care of Whinnieknowe Home, Nairn, on Saturday, 31st August, 2019, Jeanette Edith Wilson (née Elder), in her 93rd year, formerly of 11 Society Street, Nairn. Beloved wife of the late Edgar John (Eddie), a dear mother, a much loved granny, great-granny and daughter of the late Murdo and Jessie Elder formerly of 2 Wilson Street, Thurso. Funeral service from the United Reformed Church, Nairn, on Friday, 6th September, at 12.00 noon, thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to the Whinnieknowe Residents' Fund.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully, at his home, West Catchery, Watten, on Sunday, 1st September, 2019, William Sutherland (Bill), dearly loved husband of Christine C. Sutherland (née Grant), loving father of Murray, Alison and Suzanne, a much loved father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral from Sinclair's Rest Rooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Friday, 6th September, service commencing at 12 noon, thereafter to Watten Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to Cancer Research and Dementia (local); collection at Rest Room doors.

SWANSON - Surrounded by his loving family in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Monday, 2nd September, 2019, after a short illness bravely borne fought to the end, Donald (Donnie), retired janitor of Glenholme, Calder. Much loved husband to Liz, doting dad to Ian and Valerie and father-in-law to Doris and Jimmy, treasured grandad to Graham, Shaun, Scott and Vicky, loving great-grandad to Ashley, Danny and Marnie, a dear brother to George and Patty and the late Teen and Jamsie. Funeral service within Halkirk Church of Scotland, on Friday, 6th September, service commencing at 12.00 noon, thereafter to Halkirk Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Halkirk and Princes Street Surgery and Rosebank Ward in Caithness General Hosptial.

JOHNSTONE - Rev. Ronald, in his home, Fairhaven, Halkirk, unexpectedly, on Friday, 30th August, 2019, dearly loved husband of Freda, much loved father of Pauline and Rachael, dear father-in-law to Christopher and Giorgio and cherished grandpa to Kieran and Lorenzo. Former Minister of Thurso West Church and Pollokshaws Parish Church, Glasgow, he was a friend and confidant to many, active in local affairs and will be sorely missed. Funeral service will take place in Thurso West Church, on Saturday, 7th September, service commencing at 12.00 noon, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given at the service or forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors to help provide 24 hour accessible defibrillators in Caithness.

EWING - Peacefully, at Town and County Hospital, Wick, on Friday, 30th August, 2019, Muriel Ewing (née Plowman), 32 Coach Road, Wick, beloved wife of the late Joe Ewing and the late Willie Matheson, dear mother of Sheona and a much loved granny, nana, sister, stepmum and aunt. Funeral from St Fergus Church, Wick, on Thursday, 5th September, service commencing at 1.45pm, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to Town and County Hospital and Macmillan nurses (local); collection at church doors.

SUTHERLAND - Suddenly, at Inverurie, on Sunday, 25th August, 2019, Stewart William Sutherland, (aged 49 years), dearly loved husband of Janna, dear dad of Liam, much loved son of Ian and Jennifer, brother of Stephen and Richard and dear uncle and brother-in-law to Christine and Rachael. Funeral from St. Fergus Church, Wick, on Tuesday, 3rd September, service commencing at 2.00pm thereafter to Watten Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Epilepsy Scotland (local); collection at church doors.

COGHILL - Very peacefully, in Riverside House Care Home, Wick, on Tuesday, 27th August, 2019, Ella (née Laird), aged 92 years, formerly of Starbank, Brough. Beloved wife of the late Sinclair, dearly loved mum of Rona, Alison and Clair, dear mother-in-law, granny Brough to Danny, Andrew, Ashleigh and Kirsten, a dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service within Dunnet Church of Scotland, on Tuesday, 3rd September, service commencing 7.00 p.m to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Meningitis UK and Befriending Caithness. Thereafter private cremation.

SWANSON - Suddenly, on Saturday, 24th August, 2019, William (Northern Motors and Riverside Replicas). Beloved husband of the late Hazel, much loved dad of Sheila, Audrey and Carl, dear father-in-law of Anne, a loving grandad, a dear uncle and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, on Tuesday, 3rd September, service commencing at 1.00pm, thereafter to Inverness Crematorium, on Wednesday, 4th September, service commencing at 10.00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given at the services in aid of the Caithness Branch of MS Society.

MACLEOD - Peacefully in Pulteney House, Wick, on Monday, 26th August, 2019, Isobel, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Roy, darling mam of Laurett, Colin, Billy, Debbie and the late Heather, a dear mother-in-law, much loved granny, “wee granny”, great-granny, aunt and a great friend to many and Janette. Funeral service within Dunnett House Service Rooms, Wick, on Wednesday, 4th September, service commencing at 12 noon, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Pulteney House Residents' Fund.