Death Notices

BUDGE Peacefully at Seaview House, Wick, on Wednesday, 28th May, 2025, Elizabeth, (Betty nee Mackay), beloved wife of the late Wilfred. Much loved mum of Angela, Gordon, Sheila and the late Keith. Dear mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Funeral from East of Caithness Church, Argyle Square, Wick on Monday, 2nd June commencing at 11am; thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to local charities. Collection at church doors.

NICOLSON Peacefully, in her sleep, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick with her husband by her side, on Friday, 23rd May, 2025, Anna (nee Mackay), aged 68 years. Loving wife of John, loving mum to Tracy and Iain, dear mum-in-law to Jackie and Fay, devoted grand-mum to Finlay and Reuben and a much-loved friend of many. A celebration of Anna's life will be held in Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Tuesday, 3rd June, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Olrig Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Caithness General Hospital, League of Friends.

SEWELL Leslie (Les) fell asleep on Sunday, 18th May, 2025 with his family by his side after a short illness in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Devoted husband of Christine (Chris), devoted dad of John, Daniel, Karl, Emma, Jamie and Iain, proud grandad of Nicki, Iain, Amy, Emily, Ryan, Callum, Lacey, Chloe, Harper and Oliver, great-grandad of Amber and Jack, a dear father-in-law of Dawn, Stefan, Frances and Pamela. Very sadly missed by all. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Thursday, 29th May, service commencing at 11 am; thereafter to Bower Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given at the service in aid of Caithness Cats Protection.

CORMACK Suddenly, at his home, 5 Main Street, Lybster, on 15th May, 2025, Angus (Cormy), son of Donald and Julia, dear brother of Grace and Louise, beloved uncle of Beth, Freddy, Finley and friend to many. Funeral from East of Caithness Church of Scotland, Lybster, on Thursday, 29th May, service commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Latheron Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers may be given, if desired, or donations in lieu to local charities. Collection at church doors.

SEWELL Leslie (Les) fell asleep on Sunday, 18th May, 2025 with his family by his side after a short illness in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Devoted husband of Christine (Chris), devoted dad of John, Daniel, Karl, Emma, Jamie and Iain, proud grandad of Nicki, Iain, Amy, Emily, Ryan, Callum, Lacey, Chloe, Harper and Oliver, great-grandad of Amber and Jack, a dear father-in-law of Dawn, Stefan, Frances and Pamela. Very sadly missed by all. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Thursday, 29th May, service commencing at 11 am; thereafter to Bower Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given at the service in aid of Caithness Cats Protection.

MACKENZIE Peacefully in her home, with her family by her side, on Saturday, 17th May, 2025, Doreen, aged 76 years, of 15 Rose Street, Thurso, proprietor of J.A. Mackay's for over 55 years. Beloved wife of the late Maxwell, much loved mum to Angela and Douglas, very dear mother-in-law to Anji, loving granny to Isla, Kate, Dylan and Ethan, a dear sister, aunt and friend to many. Funeral service within St Peters and St Andrews Church of Scotland, on Wednesday, 28th May, at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and the North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre.

HOSSACK Suddenly, in Raigmore Hospital, on Thursday, 15th May, 2025, Walter (Terry). Beloved husband of Rossie, dear dad of Gemma and Keith, grandad to Harry, Eva, Archie, Angus, Frankie and Lachie, brother to Jayne, nephew, cousin, brother-in-law and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms on Monday, 26th May, service commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Olrig Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given at the service to Highland Disability Bowling Club.

LINDSAY Peacefully, at Caithness General Hospital on 18th May, 2025, Maurice, much loved husband of Hazel, a dear dad to Helen and Maurice, father-in-law to Gordon and Karen, loving granda to Kirsty, Christa, Maurice, Douglas and Stella and dear brother to Helen and Joyce. Funeral private at his own request.

WRIGHT Peacefully, in Pentland View Care Home on Thursday, 8th May, 2025, Patricia (nee Dalgetty), aged 78 years. Loving wife to Sandy, mother to Dougie, Julie and Jane, a dear granny, great-granny and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Friday, 23rd May at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care.

JOHNSTON Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Tuesday, 6th May, 2025, Catherine (Cashie), beloved wife of Sandy, stepmum to Alex and Margaret, a doting sister, auntie, granny, great-granny, and special friend to Helen, Raymond and family. A celebration of Cashie's life will be held in Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Monday, 19th May, commencing at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Caithness General Hospital.

WILSON Peacefully, at her home, on Tuesday, 13th May, 2025, Jessie, (Jeanie), beloved wife of George, much loved mam of Ann, Richard and Jacqueline, adored nana and great-granny, a dear sister and friend to many. Funeral from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Monday, 19th May, commencing at 11am; thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Caithness Heart Support Group. Collection at restroom doors.

HENDRY Suddenly, but peacefully, at Caithness General Hospital, Wick on Sunday, 11th May, 2025. Anne, beloved wife of Joe, much loved mum of David, Pauline and Linda, adored granny to Olly, Davie and Lily, cherished daughter of Billy and the late Mary and a friend to many. Funeral from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick on Monday, 19th May commencing at 1.45pm; thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, in lieu to local charities. Collection at restroom doors.

MACDONALD Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick on Sunday, 11th May, 2025, Sandy (Alexander), aged 69 years, of Heathfield Road, Thurso. Beloved husband of Karen, loving dad to Malcolm, Iona, Farr and Kenzie, much loved grandad to Eoin, Ben, Lexi and Aaliyah and great-grandad to Hamish. Funeral service private at his own request.

THOMSON Suddenly, in his home in Aberdeen, on Friday, 2nd May, 2025, Alan Derek. Loving son of Derek and Ros, stepson of Sid and Susan, brother to Neal and Iain, grandson to George and Evelyn Thomson and the late Sandy and Beryl Sutherland, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service within St Peters & St Andrews Church of Scotland, Thurso on Thursday, 15th May, 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 Mikeysline.

MACKINNON Suddenly, but peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital on Saturday, 26th April, 2025, after a long battle bravely fought, Anne, aged 68 years. Loving daughter of the late Roderick and Janet 'Cissie' MacKinnon (nee Sutherland), a devoted loving mother to Michelle and Merisa, dear mother-in-law to Jay and Michael, a very special grandmother to Amaia-Anne, Ethan and Ezra and sister to James, David, Janice, Rachel and the late Joan and Karen. A dear aunty, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms on Friday, 16th May, service commencing at 1pm; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of the Ruthven Ward, New Craig's Hospital. Please wear something purple or green in Anne's memory as these were her favourite colours.

CAMPBELL Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Saturday, 26th April, 2025, Archie, aged 83 years, of Burnside, Thurso. Beloved husband of Anna, much loved father of Susan and Craig, loving grandpa to Chloe and a dear brother and friend to many. Funeral service within Inverness Crematorium on Monday, 12th May, service commencing at 1pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid if Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation.

RODGERS Peacefully, in Town & County Hospital, Wick, on Monday, 14th April, 2025, Pete of Sordale House, Halkirk. Beloved husband of the late Val, much loved father of Shane, loving grampa to Kirsty and Lewis, great-grampa to Jaden and Lara. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Thursday, 8th May, service commencing at 11am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given at the service in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.

MACDONALD Angus (Gus), aged 86 years, of Cairnmore Place, Thurso, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short illness on Friday, 25th April, 2025. Beloved husband of Joan, father of Ian, Grant, and Scott, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle and friend. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms on Tuesday, 6th May, service commencing at 11am, to which all friends are respectfully invited. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of the Couthie Corner, Bayview House. Thereafter to private cremation.

FULTON Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025, Margaret, aged 82 years, of 16 St Clair Court, Castletown. Beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mum to Judith, Ross and Debbie, a dear mother-in-law to Malcolm and Derek, loving granny to Derek, Claire, Kerry, Will, Hollie and Finn, a very proud great-granny, a dear sister, aunty and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Wednesday, 7th May, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Olrig Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given at the service in aid of the Rosebank Ward, C.G.H.

CAMPBELL Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital on Saturday, 26th April, 2025, Archie, aged 83 years, of Burnside, Thurso. Beloved husband of Anna, much loved father of Susan and Craig, loving grandpa to Chloe and a dear brother and friend to many. Funeral service within Inverness Crematorium on Monday, 12th May, service commencing at 1pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, are in aid of Dementia UK and the British Heart Foundation.