Death Notices

SINCLAIR - Alasdair Sinclair (Shoe Repairs) passed away with Linda by his side, in Dunbar Hospital, on Saturday, 6th May, 2023. Service in Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms on Wednesday, 17th May, at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be collected for MND Scotland. Bright colours and NO ties at his request.

STEWART - Suddenly but peacefully, the passing of Janet Stewart, aged 78 years, (née Eyers), in her home, Reisgill Farm, formerly Swiney Hill, Lybster. Beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mum, dear mother-in-law and adored granny of Beth and Rhea. A dear sister, auntie, friend to many and loved by all. Funeral private at her own request.

STEVENSON - John (Ian), aged 79 years, died peacefully at St John's Hospice, Moggerhanger, Bedfordshire, on 30 April, 2023. John was a devoted husband to Lesley and a loving dad to his son, Michael. He will be so very greatly missed. Funeral service at Huntingdon Crematorium on 12 June, 2023 at midday. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for St John's Hospice and Woodlands Centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

CAMPBELL - Peacefully, on Saturday, 6th May, 2023, at Highview House Care Home, Inverness, after a long illness fought with great courage and humility, Thomas John Baxter Campbell (Baxter), aged 83 years, formerly of 38 Henrietta Street, Wick. Dearly loved husband of Barbara (Ara), much-loved father of Jeanette and David and David and Lesley. Devoted grandad to Thomas, James, Hannah and Tessa and a dear brother of the late Jean. Much loved friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday, 16th May 2023 at 2.00pm in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. Family flowers only please. Donations invited for Parkinsons UK.

MILLER - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 28th April, 2023, James, of Scottag, Watten. Much loved son of the late Jim and Lottie, beloved brother of Mary, a dear brother-in-law, much loved uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. Funeral service within Watten Church of Scotland on Saturday, 13th May, service commencing at 11.00 a.m., thereafter to Watten Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Caithness Rural Transport.

NEWMAN - Peacefully in her sleep, in Bayview Care Home, Thurso, on 1st May, 2023, Alice Dorothy Elizabeth, née Herringshaw, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Ellis (Cash) and a much loved mother of Judith, Barbara, Ellis and the late Heather. A caring mother-in-law and a much loved granny and great-granny to all her grandchildren. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Monday, 15th May, service commencing at 11.00 a.m., thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of the NSPCC.

BLACKSTOCK (Kingussie) - Peacefully, with his family by his side, on Sunday, 7th May, 2023, Angus, aged 91 years, ex British Rail, of Station House, Kingussie. Dearly loved husband of the late Catherine Morag (née Sutherland), loving dad to Yvonne, Angus and John. Funeral service will take place at Clyne Church of Scotland, Brora on Friday, 12th May, 2023 at 12.30 pm and thereafter to Brora Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, can be given at the church door for Arthritis Care.

MACINTOSH - With heavy hearts we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of our Gina, of Royal Terrace, Thurso, in Caithness General Hospital, on 4th May, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Gina was a beloved wife to Turk, loving mum to Ryan, treasured mother-in-law to Katie, dearly loved sister to Yvonne and Linda, cherished daughter-in-law to Rita, loving auntie to Karen and Hannah and a dear friend to many. Funeral arrangements to be announced in Friday's John O'Groat Journal.

SMITH - It is with sadness Linda and family announce that Walter (Terry) passed peacefully away, on Tuesday, 2nd May, 2023. He was very dearly loved by his family and will be sadly missed by everyone whose life touched his. Funeral service within Dunnett House Service Rooms, Wick, on Thursday, 11th May, service commencing at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of RNLI and Help for Heroes. Thereafter private cremation.

OAG - Peacefully, on Sunday, 30th April, 2023, with her family by her side, after a long illness bravely borne, Ann née Mackenzie, of Riverview, Thurso. Beloved wife of Angus, a loving mum to Sharon and Kevin, much loved mother-in-law to Jacqui and Scott, doting granny to Jamie, Lee, Kyle and Ethan. A dear sister, aunt, and friend to many. A service to celebrate Ann's life will be held in St Peter's & St Andrew's Church of Scotland on Wednesday, 10th May, service commencing at 11.00am to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of the local R.N.L.I and the North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre.

MILLER - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 28th April, 2023, James, of Scottag, Watten. Much loved son of the late Jim and Lottie, beloved brother of Mary, a dear brother-in-law, much loved uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. Funeral service within Watten Church of Scotland on Saturday, 13th May, service commencing at 11.00 a.m., thereafter to Watten Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Caithness Rural Transport.

GUNN - Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Saturday, 29th April, 2023, George Gunn (Angler), youngest of four sons of the late Hugh and Jessie Gunn, beloved partner of the late Catherine Manson, dear uncle of Johnnie and Colin. A friend to many. Funeral from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Wednesday, 10th May, at 11.45am, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if desired, to local charities. Collection at Restroom doors.

HENDERSON - Peacefully, in Dunbar Hospital, with her family by her side, on Saturday, 29th April, 2023, Margaret née Murray, aged 75 years, of Janitor's House, North Highland College, Thurso. Beloved wife of Roddy, much loved mum of Don, Maressie and Morris. Loving mother-in-law and grandma, dear sister, aunt and friend. A service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held in Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, on Thursday, 11th May, service commencing at 2.00pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Palliative Care Fund, Dunbar Hospital.

HOWDEN - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Friday, 28th April, 2023, Christine, of 24 Willowbank, Wick. Loving wife of the late Bob, a devoted mum, nana and great-nana. Funeral service within Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 12th May, service commencing at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited.

BREMNER - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, after a short illness, on 27th April, 2023, Angela Mary (née Simpson), aged 67 years, of Ascalon, 10 Langwell Crescent, Wick. Beloved wife of Malcolm, devoted mam of Diane and Malcolm (Turbo), dear mother-in-law, loving granny, sister-in-law and a dear friend to many. Funeral service within Wick St Fergus Church of Scotland, today, Friday, 5th May, service commencing at 2.00 p.m., thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. At Angela's request, family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of local charities.

WRIGHT - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Paul Lester Wright, at his home in Thurso. He was much loved and will be missed. Funeral service, to which family and all friends are invited, at the Church of St John the Evangelist in Wick, at 2.00pm on Thursday, 11th May, 2023, thereafter to Wick Cemetery and afterwards to the Mackays Hotel. Donations in Paul's memory, if desired, to the charity Trees for Life.

HUTCHISON - Peacefully, in Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, on 26th April, 2023, Isobel, of 21 Murchison Street, Wick. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mam of Darren, Mark and Hugh, a dear mother-in-law, loving granny, great-granny, sister and a dear friend to many. Funeral service within Dunnett House Service Rooms, Wick, on Friday, 5th May, service commencing at 11.00am, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Lawson Memorial Hospital.

WHITE - Peacefully, in the care of Carolton Care Home, Nairn, on 20th April, 2023, Christina White (nee MacKay), aged 96 years, formerly of Shillinghill, Alness. Much loved wife of the late James and mother of Colin and Brian. Funeral ceremony private in Inverness Crematorium. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

DOULL - Peacefully, at her home surrounded by her family, on Friday, 21st April, 2023, Maureen (née McLean), former matron of Pulteney House and Riverside Nursing Home. Much loved wife of Gordon and loving mum of Kevin and the late Catriona. A dear sister to Ellen, Ian, Marjorie and the late Andrew and devoted granny to Mhairi, Sophie and Eilidh, great-granny to Everly, Jackson and Miley. A dear friend to many. Funeral service from St Fergus Church, Wick on Tuesday, 2nd May, commencing at 11.45am, thereafter cremation to take place in Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday, 3rd May commencing at 1.00pm. All friends respectfully invited to both services. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to community district nurses and Macmillan nurses. Collection at both services.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on 19th April, 2023, Ina, of 2 Brown Place, Wick. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm and much loved partner and friend of the late Alistair, devoted and loving mum of Ruth, Malcolm, Edith and the late Fiona, a dearly loved mother-in-law, granny, great-granny and friend to many. Funeral service within Dunnett House Service Rooms, Wick on Friday, 28th April, service commencing at 11.00am, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Pulteneytown People's Project.