Death Notices

SUTHERLAND - It is with great sadness the family announce the death on Wednesday, 10th April, 2019, Isabel Jane Sutherland (Bunty, nee Smyth), 2 Louisburgh Street, Wick, beloved wife of the late Donald Sutherland (Come over the Ord), loving mother of Donna, Graham and the late Bryan, a much loved mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Funeral private.

CHESTER (Strathy, then Brora) Peacefully at Oversteps Care Home, Dornoch on Tuesday 9th April 2019, Joan Chester, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of the late Peter, loving mother of Sally and Robert. Enquiries to J G Mackenzie, Funeral Director, Tel. 01349 830684.

WESTON - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, with family by her side, after a long illness bravely borne, on Thursday, 4th April, 2019, Margaret, aged 83 years, of Little Croft, Scarfskerry. Beloved wife of Maurice, loving mum to Pat, Trevor, Michael and Andrew, a much loved granny, great-granny, sister, aunt and friend. Funeral service from Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Thursday, 11th April, service commencing at 11.00am, thereafter to Corsback Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Normal dress can be worn. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Dementia Friends Scotland and Cats Protection.

JOHNSTON - Suddenly in his home, 5 Olrig Place, Castletown, on Thursday, 28th March, 2019, Michael, aged 60 years, a much loved dad of Michael and Emma. Funeral service within Inverness Crematorium on Monday, 15th April, at 2.00pm. All friends respectfully invited.

ALLAN - Peacefully, on Wednesday, 3rd April, 2019, Catherine (Katy), nee Forbes, of 9 Provost Sinclair Road, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late William, much loved mam of Christine, George, William and the late Sandy, a dear mother-in-law, loving granny, great-granny and sister. Funeral service within St Peter's and St Andrew's Church, on Wednesday 10th April, service commencing at 12 noon, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donation, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of local charities. No callers please.

HARRIS - Peacefully, in Pentland View Care Home, Thurso, on Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019, Dora (nee Miller), formerly of Seaforth Place, Dunnet and Laird Street, St. Mary's, Dundee. Wife of the late Tommy Harris, beloved mum of Donnie and the late Gordon, a much loved grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt and friend. Funeral service within Inverness Crematorium, on Wednesday, 10th April, service commencing at 12.00 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

BUDGE - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019, Nancy, of Milton Farm, Halkirk. Beloved wife of the late Derry, much loved mum of Margaret, Laura and Alexander, a dear mother-in-law, loving granny, great-granny, dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral service within Halkirk Church of Scotland, on Tuesday, 9th April, service commencing at 12.00 noon, thereafter to Halkirk Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke.

McKNIGHT - Peacefully, on 18th March, 2019, at Glebe House, Dalmellington, after a long illness, Rosemary (nee Meiklejohn), beloved wife of Jim, loving mother of Alexander, a dear sister and aunt. At peace.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully, in Pentland View Care Home, on Wednesday, 27th March, 2019, Margaret, of 5 Crown Square, Murkle. Beloved wife of the late Iain, much loved mum of Brian, Colin, Keith and Hazel, a dear mother-in-law, loving granny, great-granny and a friend to many. Funeral private at her own request. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

SPARLING - Katherine, formerly of Barrock Street and Oldfield Court, Thurso, passed away on Wednesday, 27th March, 2019. Funeral service will be held in Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Saturday, 6th April, 2019, at 11.00am, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. Refreshments served afterwards in the Pentland Hotel. A warm invitation is extended to all friends.

SWANSON - Suddenly in her home, 2 Pentland Crescent, Thurso, on Saturday, 23rd March, 2019, Hazel, nee Macaulay, (Northern Motors and Riverside Replicas). Beloved wife of William, much loved mum of Sheila, Audrey and Carl, dear mother-in-law of Anne, a loving granny Hazey, a dear aunt and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, on Tuesday, 2nd April, service commencing at 3.00pm, thereafter to Inverness Crematorium on Wednesday, 3rd April, service commencing at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given at the services in aid of the Caithness Branch of MS Society.

RAINBOW - Peacefully at home, on Wednesday, 20th March, 2019, Eileen, treasured wife of the late Alec, beloved mum of Lynda and Sue and much loved nan and great-nan. Humanist service commencing at 11.30am on Monday, 1st April, 2019, within Ormlie Lodge. All friends respectfully invited. Dress code informal. Family flowers only please but a donation, if so desired, can be given to the Salvation Army. Refreshments afterwards at the Pentland Hotel.

BROWN - Peacefully, in Pentland View Care Home, Thurso, on Wednesday, 20th March, 2019, Ronald (Ron), of 41 Upper Burnside Drive, Thurso, beloved husband of Helen, much loved dad of Derek, Keith and the late Kenneth, a dear father-in-law and loving grandad and brother. Funeral service within United Reformed Church, tomorrow, Thursday, 28th March, service commencing at 11.30am, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Parkinson's UK and Pentland View Care Home Residents' Fund.

BROWN - Peacefully, in Pentland View Care Home, Thurso, on Wednesday, 20th March, 2019, Ronald (Ron), of 41 Upper Burnside Drive, Thurso, beloved husband of Helen, much loved dad of Derek, Keith and the late Kenneth, a dear father-in-law and loving grandad and brother. Funeral arrangements to follow.

MACKAY - Kenneth (Kenny), Alness, passed away suddenly but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Tuesday, 19th March, 2019, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Wilma Bremner, much loved dad of Elizabeth (Liz) and Kenneth, father-in-law of Alan and Angela, adored grandad of Graeme, Andrew, Katie and Bethan and a loving great-grandad. Kenny's funeral service will be held in Rosskeen Parish Church, Perrins Road, Alness, on Thursday, 28th March, 2019, commencing at 1.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but a donation, if so desired, can be made at the service for Diabetes UK (Sco). Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services, Tel: 01349 880901.

GIBBONS - Peacefully, in Pentland View Nursing Home, Thurso, on Saturday, 16th March, 2019, Les, of Glengolly, much loved partner of Elizabeth, a dear dad and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Monday, 25th March, 2019, service commencing at 12 noon, thereafter private cremation. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers but donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Pentland View Residents' Comfort Fund.

MCGREGOR - Peacefully, at Riverside House Care Home, Wick on Friday, 15th March, 2019, James McGregor, beloved husband of the late Freda (nee Chisholm), 9 Port Dunbar, Wick. Funeral private at his own request.

FORBES - Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Pentland View Care Home, Thurso, on Sunday, 17th March, 2019, Catherine (Cath), nee Campbell, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Willie, loving mother of Ronnie, Ian, Kathleen and Robert and a dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Friday, 22nd March, service commencing at 2.00pm, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Alzheimer Scotland and Pentland View Residents' Care Fund.

BREMNER - Peacefully, at Riverside House Care Home, Wick, on Saturday, 9th March, 2019, James Bremner (Jimmy), husband of the late Jean (nee Lyall), beloved dad of David, Kathryn and Douglas and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral from Sinclair's Rest Rooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Thursday, 21st March, service commencing at 1.45pm, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu, if desired, to the Laurandy Centre; collection at Rest Room doors.

CADMAN - Peacefully, at Culduthel Care Home on Tuesday, 12th March, 2019, Peter Cadman, 62 Clachnaharry Court, Inverness, aged 84 years. Former Inspector Royal Insurance. Formerly of Achareidh, Nairn, Lindsay Place, Wick and Solihull, Birmingham. Beloved husband of Jessie, precious dad to Richard, Jane, Helen and Sarah, a dear stepdad to Alexander, Helen and Angus, dearest grandad, great-grandad and a great friend to many. Enquiries to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.