Death Notices

FORBES - Peacefully, at Riverside Care Home, Wick, on 1st June, 2020, Elizabeth Forbes (Sibbie), formerly of 3 Thura Place, Bower. Much loved and sadly missed mum to Ishbel and Audrey, a dear sister, auntie, granny Bower and friend to many. Private funeral due to current Covid restrictions.

GORDON - Michael Douglas Huntly of 71 Princes Street, Thurso. Much loved husband of Judy and father of Scott, Guy and Duncan, beloved son of Joan and the late Doug Gordon, cherished brother to Jan and Mag and father-in-law to Jennifer, doting grandpa to Brianna and Cara and a great friend to so many during his 74 years. Mike died in Raigmore Hospital in the early hours of Sunday, 24th May, 2020. Private funeral due to current restrictions.

STEWART - Peacefully, in the Town and County Hospital, Wick, on Saturday, 23rd May, 2020, following a short illness bravely borne, Marion (Morag) nee Norval, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Dr Ian Stewart, dearly loved mum to Hamish, Jane and Calum, mum-in-law to Alison, Stevie and Kim, a loving granny to Glenn, Stuart, Liam, Morven, Shannen and Laura, and great-granny to Maci. Cremation private at the request of Mum.

STEVEN - Peacefully, in Bayview Care Home, Thurso, on Wednesday, 20th May 2020, David Steven of Rosegill Farm, Dunnet. Beloved husband of the late Iris, much loved dad of Elizabeth, grandad of Steven and great-grandad of Emily. At rest.

GUNN - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Wednesday, 20th May, 2020, following a short illness courageously borne with great courage and dignity, Ackie, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Bessie (nee Lockie), 2 Memorial Square, Castletown. A much loved father, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and friend to many. Due to current health guidelines a private service will take place in Olrig Cemetery. Family flowers only.

LORIMER - Passed away on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020, after a long illness, Keith John McKinnon Lorimer, 4 Drumdevan Crescent, Inverness, aged 84 years, former Dounreay photographer, active fly fisher in Caithness and golfer in Inverness. Beloved husband of Moira, much loved dad of Stuart and Susan, dear father-in-law of Lesley, loving grandad to Vikki, precious great-grandad to Freya and Danny, a great friend of many. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

LLOYD-JONES - Peacefully, in the Dunbar Hospital, Thurso, on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020, Susanne Lloyd-Jones, musician and teacher. Dear partner and companion of George Pain. Known and loved by all as a true friend and gentle person. Private funeral in accordance with Covid 19 restrictions. No flowers please but donations, if desired, can be made to Dunnett's Funeral Directors in aid of Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre, SCO31991.

NEWTON - Stroma (nee Glover) peacefully, on 17th May, 2020, in Virginia Beach, USA with her family beside her. Dearly loved mother of Sam and Sherry, much loved nana to Riley, Olivia and Miles. Loving sister to Roy, Lorna and Mary. Sadly missed.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Saturday, 16th May, 2020, Jessie Sutherland, aged 90 years, of Garage House, Sinclair Street, Halkirk. Loving wife of the late Edward Sutherland and a dear sister of Dorothy. Sadly missed by all the extended family. Funeral private at her own request and in accordance with Covid 19 guidelines. Family flowers only please.

ALEXANDER - Peacefully, at Riverside House Care Home, Wick on 13th May, 2020, Rose Matilda, aged 92 years, formerly of Castle Street, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late Ian (barber). Much loved mum of Christine and David and mother-in-law of Evelyn and John. Devoted granny/nanna of Helen, Susan, David, Sarah, Sharon and James and great-granny to Nel. Cremation private due to current restrictions.

HARNESS - Peacefully at her home, 3 Willowbank, Wick on Wednesday, 13th May, 2020, Kathleen Mary (nee Glass), beloved wife of the late Ronald Harness, much loved mother of Anne, Ronald and Eileen, mother-in-law of Alan, loving granny of Melissa and Kyle. Dear sister of Jack, sister-in-law of Mary and aunt to John and Linda. Private funeral due to current restrictions.

KEMP - Peacefully, in Pentland View Nursing Home, on Tuesday, 12th May, 2020, Frederick (Fred), aged 77 years, of Rose Street, Thurso. Beloved husband of Sheila, loving father of Stephen, Ian and Nicola. Much loved grandfather of Stuart, Hamish, Ethan, Lois and Zara. Will be sadly missed. Private funeral due to current restrictions in place.

SWANSON - It is with broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Christina 'Tina' Elizabeth Swanson, aged 88 years, on 8th May, 2020, in Linlithgow Care Home. Beloved wife of Bobby, a very much loved mum and best friend of Shirley and Jennifer and mother-in-law to Graeme and Stuart. An adored gran to Freya, Rowan, Keir, Ben, Mark, Louise and Fraser. Deeply missed and forever in our thoughts. Private funeral due to current restrictions. Family flowers only but donations in her memory, if wished, to Alzheimer Scotland.

McGILLIVRAY - Very suddenly at his home, 16 Macrae Street, Wick, on Sunday, 10th May, 2020, Christopher McGillivray, beloved son of the late Christina and dear brother of Nicky. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

DICKSON - Very suddenly at his home, 27 Rutherford Street, Wick, on Sunday, 10th May, 2020, Graeme W.R. Dickson, dearly loved partner of Wendy McAdie, loving father of Christopher and Katrina and a much loved grandad. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

MACKENZIE - John Grant, 9 Fountain Square, Haster, Wick. Dearly loved and sorely missed husband of over 65 years to Betty (Ballantyne). Loving and adored father to Lyn and Cath, father-in-law to Will and Keith, also granda to Mark and Fiona and their spouses, Vaila and Fraser and to Jennifer and Alison. Great-granda of Erin(10) and Angus (7) (Denny), Madi (7) and Zoe (5) (Inverness). Dearly loved brother of Jean (Inverness) and the late Bob (Rosemarkie). Interment service to be held at Wick Cemetery. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

GUNN - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Sunday 10th May 2020, John Gunn (Jock). Loving husband of Jean Mackay, devoted dad to Yvonne, William and Angela and a dear father-in-law. A loving grandad to Alan, Kaitlin and Jamie and great-grandad to Daniel and Lily. A much loved brother, uncle and friend to many. Private funeral due to current restrictions in place.

MONTGOMERY - Elizabeth Kate. Kitty, better known as a daughter of the joiner at Haster, passed away very peacefully at Flemington House Care Home, Cambuslang on 21st March, 2020, aged 91 years. Much loved wife of George and adored stepmother of all the Montgomery family. Private family cremation.

WOOD - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital on Monday, 4th May, 2020, Brenda, of High Street, Keiss. A much loved mum, grandmother and great-grandmother.

SMITH - Very suddenly at his home, 9 Oldhall Caravans, Watten, on Friday, 1st May, 2020, Charles Sidney Smith, a much loved father, grandad and great-grandad. Private cremation due to current restrictions.