Death Notices

MILLER Very peacefully, in Dunbar Hospital, Thurso, on Monday, 3rd June, 2024, Alexander Swanson (Alex), aged 88 years, of Aimster and Whitefield, Thurso. Beloved husband to Barbara, loving dad to Willie, Margaret and the late Sandy. A dear brother to Henry, David and the late Don. A dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral service within St Peters and St Andrews Church, Thurso on Wednesday, 12th June, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers or donations, instead please connect, support, talk and be kind to one another.

HARROLD (Watten). In Caithness General Hospital on Wednesday, 29th May, 2024, George, of Eloran, 23 Bain Place, Watten. A loving and devoted husband to Hazel, dear dad to Alan, a treasured grandad to Bernadette and Donna, great-grandad to Lee, Kayla and Jamie and a dear friend to Margaret. George will be sorely missed by all the family. Funeral service within Watten Church of Scotland on Wednesday, 12th June, service commencing at 2pm; thereafter to Watten Cemetery. All those wishing to attend are welcome. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, are in aid of Watten Church of Scotland.

MACKINTOSH Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on 17th May, 2024, with her family by her side, Catherine (Cathy), 8 Meadow Court, Thurso, (formerly of Portskerra and Stornoway). Much loved mother of Ian, Donna and the late Donald and Robert, a dear mother-in-law of Jane and Donald, loving granny to Katya, Sean, Zara, Matthew and Samuel. A dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service within Strathy Church of Scotland, today (Wednesday), 5th June, service commencing at 1pm; thereafter to Strathy Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Children with Cancer.

LATIMER Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 26th May, 2024, Christina Bruce (nee Stewart). Dearly beloved wife of the late Peter (Pattie), loving mother of Joyce, Alistair, Helen, Richard and Suzanne. Much loved mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, sister and aunt. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Monday, 10th June, service commencing at 11.00am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Macmillan Nurses.

FRASER On the 23rd of May, 2024, Esme Adah, aged 4 months, sadly passed away in Glasgow's Children's Hospital. Esme passed peacefully, in her mummas arms and surrounded by so much love. Adored and very precious, perfect daughter of Leah and Duncan and much loved baby sister of Evie and Ewan. A dearly loved granddaughter, great-granddaughter and niece. A beautiful baby loved by all who met her. Funeral service within St Peter's and St Andrews Church, Thurso on Thursday, 6th June, service commencing at 2pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Vilomah, a local baby loss charity. Thereafter private interment.

WATT Peacefully, in her home, on Monday, 27th May, 2024, surrounded by her family, Christine Leitch (nee Mowat), aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob, dear mother of William, Alice-Jane and Davina, mother-in-law of Valerie, Stephen and Gordon, grandmother to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister to Jean, aunt and friend to many. A service to celebrate Christine's life will be held within Wick St Fergus Church of Scotland, on Tuesday, 4th June, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Wick RNLI. Wear something colourful if you wish

OMAND (Bonar Bridge). Peacefully, in Migdale Hospital, Bonar Bridge, on Thursday, 23rd May, 2024, Eric L. Omand, aged 97 years, formerly of Tulloch Road, Bonar Bridge. Beloved husband of the late 'Betty', a much loved father and father-in-law of Agnes and Aldie, a dearly loved grandad of Eric and Callum, a loving great-grandad and great-great-grandad and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in private at his own request. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

POTTS On 20th May, 2024, Mike, aged 93 years, of 7 George Street, Thurso. Beloved husband of the late Catherine, much loved father of William and Morris, father-in-law to Ann and Gunn and a dear grandfather to Rory and Jamie. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Thursday, 6th June, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of British Heart Foundation.

LATIMER Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 26th May, 2024, Christina Bruce Latimer (nee Stewart). Dearly beloved wife of the late Peter (Pattie), loving mother of Joyce, Alistair, Helen, Richard and Suzanne. Much loved mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, sister and aunt. Funeral arrangements to follow.

FARQUHAR Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, 28th May, 2024, Margaret (nee Geddes). Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum of Fiona and Graeme, a dear mother-in-law, granny, aunt and friend. Funeral service within Wick St Fergus Church of Scotland, on Friday, 7th June, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of local charities. If you wish wear a piece of pink - Margaret's favourite colour.

SMITH (Wick). Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Friday, 24th May, 2024, Kathleen (nee Robb), retired Pulteneytown Postmistress. Beloved wife of the late Ian and much loved mum to Mahri, mother-in-law to Ian and a special granny to Kyle, dear sister-in-law, cousin and friend to many. A celebration of Kath's life will take place in Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Monday, 3rd June, at 2pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to local charities. Collection at restroom doors. Private cremation.

MACLEOD Passed away peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, with her family by her side, on 22nd May, 2024, Jeanette, aged 86 years of 7 Crown Square, Murkle. Beloved wife of the late Donald, much loved mam of Dondy, William, Janice, James and the late Mary, a dear mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, sister, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Wednesday, 5th June, service commencing at 10am; thereafter to Olrig Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Thurso Lifeboat.

MATHERS Peacefully, in his home, on Sunday, 26th May, 2024, Chapman, aged 88 years, of 15 Heathfield Road, Thurso. Beloved husband of the late Edith. Much loved dad to Margaret, Alex and Sandra. A dear father-in-law to Pamala and Mark. A loving grandad to James, Logan, Ross, Scot, Nathan, Craig, Kyle, Harris, Robert and Andrew. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Monday, 3rd June, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

DUNNET Peacefully, in Riverside House Care Home, Wick, on Sunday, 26th May, 2024, Jean (nee Sutherland), beloved wife of the late Robert, dear mum to Brenda and Robert, a loving granny, great-granny, sister and friend to many. Private funeral at her own request.

MACKINTOSH Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on 17th May, 2024, with her family by her side, Catherine (Cathy), 8 Meadow Court, Thurso (formerly of Portskerra and Stornoway). Much loved mother of Ian, Donna and the late Donald and Robert, a dear mother-in-law of Jane and Donald, loving granny to Katya, Sean, Zara, Matthew and Samuel. A dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service within Strathy Church of Scotland, on Wednesday, 5th June, service commencing at 1pm; thereafter to Strathy Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Children with Cancer.

MCDONALD In Caithness General Hospital on Friday, 17th May, 2024, Danny McDonald (DannyMac), formerly Upper Burnside Avenue, Thurso. Husband of the late Ishbel, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and devoted uncle. Now at peace together.

MANSON Suddenly, but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Sunday, 19th May, 2024, William (Billy), aged 76 years, of Valhalla, Sinclair Street, Halkirk. Much loved dad to Lynne, a dear father-in-law to Martin and a loving grandad to Ryan and Scott. A dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service within Halkirk Church of Scotland on Friday, 31st May, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Halkirk Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations to Cancer UK and local charities.

MACDONALD Peacefully, in Kenmare Community Hospital, County Kerry, Ireland, on 11th May, 2024, Donald, dearly loved husband of Jean, beloved brother of Barbara and the late Jackie and Christine. Formerly of Bodmin, Cornwall and Station Cottages, Scotscalder, Caithness.

CAMERON Passed away, at Raigmore Hospital, on Monday, 20th May, 2024, Irus Cameron (nee Davidson), 4 Lochlann Terrace, Culloden, aged 81 years. Dearly loved mother to Ian, dear sister to Christine and sadly missed by her friends in Inverness and Thurso. Funeral service on Tuesday, 4th June, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter interment on Wednesday, 5th June, at 1.00pm, in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Thurso. A warm welcome to all. Donations invited for the Renal Unit, Raigmore Hospital.

RUSSELL Peacefully, after a long illness fought with courage and dignity, at Osprey Crescent, Nairn on Sunday, 12th May, 2024, Charles Russell of Newton Road, Wick, aged 77 years. A beloved husband of the late Evelyn, a much loved father of Carolyn and Aileen, a caring father-in-law, a devoted grandad of Toran, Euan and Isla and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th May at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Macmillan Cancer Support. The family invite you to join them for refreshments at St Fergus Bowling Club on Thursday, 30th May from 2- 4pm.