Death Notices

TAYLOR - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 9th May, 2021, Innes George Taylor (Geordie), aged 60 years, of Willowbank, Wick. Beloved husband of Valerie, much loved dad of Scott and Darren, and dear brother of Helen and James. A dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Geordie will be sorely missed by all. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral will be private.

BINGHAM - Peacefully at home, after a long illness with cancer, Beverly (Bev), aged 67 years, of Riverside Cottage, Strathy West and formerly of Hadfield, Derbyshire. Beloved wife of John. Much loved aunt to Michaela and great-aunt to Alissa, Chloe and Liam. A dear friend who will be sadly missed. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, funeral service is private.

BAILLIE - Sadly, after a long illness, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, 7th May, 2021, Alexander, of Queens Terrace, Thurso. A loving husband to Catherine (Cath), a dear dad to Marvene, Audrey and the late Lesley, a loving grandad and great-grandad. A dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral is private.

TAYLOR - Peacefully, at Town and County Hospital, Wick, on Monday, 10th May, 2021, James Henderson Taylor (Jimmy), devoted husband of the late Rosie and loving faither of James and David, father-in-law of Laura and Hazel, much loved granda to Nadine, Katie, Bruce, Calvin, and Cody and great-granda to Alyssa. Funeral private due to current Covid restrictions. Donations, if desired, may be given in lieu, to Town and County Hospital and Lybster Medical Centre.

ANDERSON - Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Sunday, 9th May, 2021, Sandra (Sandie) aged 71 years, of John Kennedy Drive, Thurso. Beloved wife of Steven. Loving mother to Shila, Aaron and Kirbi. Much loved grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, funeral service is private.

WALKER - George Calder Walker, West Murkle, suddenly passed away in Caithness General Hospital, on Sunday, 25th April, 2021. Father to Gordon and Erin, grandad to Sean and Liam. Private family funeral will be held in accordance with his wishes.

ANDERSON - Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Sunday, 9th May, 2021, Sandra (Sandie) aged 71 years, of John Kennedy Drive, Thurso. Beloved wife of Steven. Loving mother to Shila, Aaron and Kirbi. Much loved grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, funeral service is private.

CAMPBELL - On 30th April, 2021, suddenly at home, of Knutsford and formerly Castletown. Douglas, aged 93 years, a dear husband to the late May, loving father and much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. All enquiries regarding funeral arrangements to Dodgson's Funeral Service, 25 Manchester Road, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0LY. Tel: 01565 634251

TAYLOR - Peacefully, at Seaview House Care Home, on Sunday, 2nd May, 2021, Rosie Taylor (née Finnie), much loved wife of Jimmy and loving mither of David and James, mother-in-law to Hazel and Laura and devoted granny to Nadine, Katie, Calvin, Bruce and Cody, great-granny to Alyssa. Funeral private due to current Covid restrictions. Donations, if desired, may be given in lieu to Dementia Scotland.

WATT - Peacefully, after a short illness, in Caithness General Hospital, on Tuesday, 4th May, 2021, Tommy, of 15 Kinnaird Street, Wick. Beloved husband of Dot, much loved dad of Vivien and Gillian and a devoted grandad to Lauren. A dear brother, uncle and friend to many. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral is private. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in aid of Rosebank Ward CGH, may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors.

CAMPBELL - On 30th April, 2021, suddenly at home, of Knutsford and formerly Castletown. Douglas, aged 93 years, a dear husband to the late May, loving father and much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. All enquiries regarding funeral arrangements to Dodgson's Funeral Service, 25 Manchester Road, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0LY. Tel: 01565 634251

POWELL - Roderick Walter Morrison Powell passed peacefully, in the Town and County Hospital, Wick, on Sunday, 2nd May, 2021. Loving husband of Isobel, father to Morag and Robbie, grandfather to Chloe, Ellie, Ryan and Amy. Private family funeral service will be held in accordance with his wishes.

MACKAY - Suddenly but peacefully, in Dunbar Hospital, on Sunday, 2nd May 2021, James (Jimmy), aged 87 years, of Morven Place, Thurso. Devoted husband of Jessie, much loved father of Karen, Craig and James, loving papa to Grant, Bailey, Finn, Milly, Jack and Rhys. Family flowers only please but donations, in aid of the local Fishermen's Mission and Caithness General Hospital, may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors. Regrettably, funeral service is private due to current restrictions.

CAMPBELL - Suddenly but peacefully in his home, after a long, bravely fought struggle with cancer, on Friday, 30th April, 2021, John Mowat (Jack) of Glenorchy, Robertson Crescent, Keiss. Dearly loved and devoted husband of 62 years to Patricia (Patsy). Much loved dad of Fiona, Ian and Heather, dear father-in-law of David, Stevie and the late Eileen. Adored grandad of Emma, Kerry, Ashlie, Nicola, Greg, Darren, Kris and Zoe and great-grandad to Taylor, Rebecca, Molly, James, Neyla, Jacob and Luca. A dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Regrettably, due to covid restrictions, the funeral was private. Donations, if desired, may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors in aid of local cancer and dementia charities.

MACKAY - Suddenly but peacefully, in Dunbar Hospital, on Sunday, 2nd May 2021, James (Jimmy), aged 87 years, of Morven Place, Thurso. Devoted husband of Jessie, much loved father of Karen, Craig and James, loving papa to Grant, Bailey, Finn, Milly, Jack and Rhys. Family flowers only please but donations, in aid of the local Fishermen's Mission and Caithness General Hospital, may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors. Regrettably, funeral service is private due to current restrictions.

CAMPBELL - Suddenly but peacefully in his home, after a long, bravely fought struggle with cancer, on Friday, 30th April, 2021, John Mowat (Jack) of Glenorchy, Robertson Crescent, Keiss. Dearly loved and devoted husband of 62 years to Patricia (Patsy). Much loved dad of Fiona, Ian and Heather, dear father-in-law of David, Stevie and the late Eileen. Adored grandad of Emma, Kerry, Ashlie, Nicola, Greg, Darren, Kris and Zoe and great-grandad to Taylor, Rebecca, Molly, James, Neyla, Jacob and Luca. A dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Regrettably, due to covid restrictions, funeral will be private. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors in aid of local cancer and dementia charities.

MACKENZIE - Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Tuesday, 27th April, 2021, Morna Jean Mackenzie, only daughter of the late Robert Mackenzie and Jean (Tait). Devoted and loving mother to John and Martin, cherished mother-in-law to Dorothy and Linda, a loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and adopted nana to many. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

MORAN - Suddenly and unexpectedly, on 25th April, 2021, John (Johnny), elder son of the late John and Isobel Moran. Loving brother to Karen and Sandy, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Immediate family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given to RNLI. Regrettably, the funeral is private due to current restrictions.

CAMPBELL - Suddenly, but tragically, at her home in Wick, on Thursday, 22nd April, 2021, Christina Campbell, much loved mum, loving daughter, sister, auntie and friend to many. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

HOWDEN - Peacefully, in Seaview House Nursing Home, on Thursday, 22nd April, 2021, Robert (Bob), loving husband of Christine, a devoted dad and grandad. Funeral private.