Death Notices

SMITH - Suddenly at his home, 'Gardervin', Crossroads, Reiss, Wick, on Tuesday, 1st November, 2022, William (Eric), much loved husband of Valerie, loving dad of Kevin, Derek and the late Gary, adored grandad, great-grandad and dear father-in-law. Funeral service from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, tomorrow, Saturday, 12th November, service commencing at 11.00am, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to Macmillan nurses (local). Collection at Restroom doors.

INKSON - Peacefully, at A.R.I. on Saturday, 5th November, 2022, Marianne (née Mackay). Wife of the late Iain Inkson, mother to Gordon and Susie and sister of George "Dickie" Mackay. Service of Thanksgiving to be held at Aberdeen Crematorium, Hazlehead (East Chapel), on Monday, 14th November at 10.00am, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at crematorium for CLAN. If you so wish to, bright colours may be worn in memory of Marianne.

MACLEAN - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Friday, 4th November, 2022, Jessie Maclean (née Fraser), beloved wife of the late Rev. Donald Alick Maclean (Halkirk, Carloway and Tomintoul), greatly loved and loving mum of Marj, Archie, Joan, Shona and Mairi, special mother-in-law, much adored granny and great-granny of her fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and treasured by her brothers, sisters and friends. Funeral service at the Funeral Home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness on Thursday, 17th November at 12.30pm and thereafter burial at Tore Cemetery. The service can be viewed online: www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, can be made at the service for Cancer Research UK. Forever cherished and forever with the Lord.

MANSON - Peacefully, on Friday, 4th November, 2022, in Pentland View Nursing Home, Margaret Anne (née Swanson), in her 96th year, formerly of Newlands, Dunnet and Duncan Street, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late Pat. A dear mum to Patricia, James and Isobel. Much loved granny, great-granny and great-great-granny, mother-in-law and friend. Funeral service to be held in Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Monday, 14th November, service commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be given at the service in aid of R.N.L.I. Longhope and Thurso branches.

HOSSACK - In his home, 23 Riverside Place, Thurso, on 27th October, 2022, George Murray Hossack, beloved husband of the late Jean, dear dad of Calum and Richard and grandad to Geena. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, tomorrow, Thursday, 10th November, service commencing at 12 noon, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers may be given, or donations, if desired, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

HENDERSON - Peacefully, at Woodlands Care Home, Aberdeen, with her family and the Woodlands care staff beside her, on Saturday, 29th October, 2022, Isobella (née Gunn), aged 88 years (Ellon, originally from Brabster and Watten, Caithness). Beloved wife of Willie, loving mother of Trevor, Mervyn, Una and the late Laurence, dear sister of Shona, mother-in-law and aunty. Devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Ellon Parish Church, on 14th November, 2022, at 1.00pm. All friends warmly invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation.

MACKENZIE (North Kessock) - Surrounded by her family, after a short illness, on 29th October, 2022, at Highland Hospice, Inverness, Elaine MacKenzie (née Sinclair), aged 64 years, North Kessock, formerly of John O'Groats. Beloved wife of Norman, much loved mum of Lauren and Hannah, loving granny of Willow and Kenzie, dearly loved mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, cousin and friend, also a very special auntie. Funeral ceremony on Friday, 11th November at 12.30pm in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter to Killearnan Cemetery. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations for Highland Hospice may be given at the ceremony. Car parking available at the funeral home.

SIMPSON - With great sadness, we announce the sudden death of John Iain Simpson, at hospital in Larbert, on Friday, 20th October, 2022. Son of the late Denny and Isla, devoted and cherished father, father-in-law, loving grandad, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Funeral on Wednesday, 16th November at 1.00pm, at Inverness Crematorium, thereafter at 5.00pm in the Weigh Inn Hotel, Thurso. All family and friends are invited.

MACLEOD - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Wednesday, 26th October, 2022, Ann Sinclair, aged 67 years, of 15 Pentland Crescent, Thurso, formerly of Dunvegan, Calder. Beloved wife of the late Murray, much loved mum of Marie, Liz and Murray, a dear mother-in-law of Archie, John and Jacquelene, loving granny of Rachel, Jack, Murray and Lewis. A cherished sister of Alice and Christine. Dear aunt and friend to many. Funeral service within Halkirk Church of Scotland on Tuesday, 8th November, service commencing at 11.00 a.m., 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 North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre.

KEVILL - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital on Friday, 21st October, 2022, Eleanor, aged 80 years, of Brabster, Canisbay. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Jo and Anthony, dear mother-in-law of Dany and Sadie. A dearly loved nana of Ellie and Ethan. Private cremation.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully, on Monday, 24th October, 2022, at Raigmore Hospital, Captain John Sutherland MBE, 3 Glenburn Drive, Inverness, aged 71 years. 1st Battalion Queen's Own Highlanders. Greatly loved husband of Ishbel, hero dad to Mark and April, mischievous grandpa to Leo, beloved father-in-law to Sarah, dear brother of David, Charlie, Derek and George. Friend and comrade to many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 9th November, 2022, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All are warmly invited.

MOAR - Peacefully, in Dunbar Hospital, Thurso on Tuesday, 25th October, 2022, Shaun (Stretch), aged 56 years, of 39 Barrock Street, Thurso. Much loved husband of Fiona, dearly loved dad to Michael and Liam, a dear son of Moira and Brian, beloved brother to Gary (Fruiter) and Graham (Piggy), and a good friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Thursday, 3rd November, service commencing at 11am; 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 Beatson Cancer Charity and local charities.

MILLER - Suddenly, at home, on Monday, 24th October, 2022, Donald of 4 Achingale Place, Watten. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Shearer, much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service in Sinclair's Restrooms, MacArthur Street, Wick, on Monday, 31st October, service commencing at 2pm; thereafter to Watten Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, in lieu to local charities. Collection at restrooms doors.

SUTHERLAND (Bruan) - Peacefully, at Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Monday, 24th October, 2022, Jane Hymers Sutherland (nee Macaulay). Beloved wife of the late Magnus Sutherland, Roselea, Bruan, Ulbster, a loving mother, granny and mother-in-law. Funeral service from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, today (Friday), 28th October, commencing at 11am; thereafter to Mid-Clyth Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

GUNN - Suddenly but peacefully at her home, 57 Kinnaird Street, Wick, on Sunday, 23rd October, 2022, Jane Gunn, beloved daughter of the late Billy (joiner) and Isobel Gunn, dear sister of Isobel and William, much loved sister-in-law and loving auntie to Michael, Katie and Robbie and a friend to many. Funeral private at her own request.

MACKAY - Peacefully, in the loving care of her daughter's home, 7 Strathmore Place, Thurso, on Tuesday, 18th October, 2022, Mary, aged 93 years, of 128 Totiegan, Strathypoint. Beloved wife of the late James, a loving and devoted mam, granny, great-granny and great-great-granny, a dear mother-in-law, auntie and friend. Funeral service within Strathy Church of Scotland on Monday, 7th November, service commencing at 11am; and thereafter to Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 8th November, service commencing at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited to both. Floral tributes may be given or donations, if desired, in aid of the local district nurses.

MACNICOL - Peacefully, in Dunbar Hospital, on Friday, 21st October, 2022, Donald (Donnie), of 8 Harland Road, Castletown. Beloved husband of Dawn, a loving dad, father-in-law and grandad. A dear brother, uncle and friend to many. A service to celebrate his life will be held within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Monday, 31st October, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Olrig Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family Flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Maggie's Highland and Dunbar Hospital Palliative Care Fund. Formal dress optional.

COX - Peacefully, in Pentland View Nursing Home, on 5th October, 2022, Betty Irene, of Rose Street, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late Frederick, a dear sister and aunt. Graveside funeral service within Bower Cemetery on Friday, 28th October, at 11.00 a.m., to which all friends are respectfully invited.

BEGG - Peacefully, at Seaview House Care Home, on Wednesday, 19th October, 2022, Isabel, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of John, much loved and loving mum of Iain, Colin and Fiona and their partners Mary, Trish and Alan and very proud granny of Lorna, Rebecca and Cameron. She will be sadly missed but remembered with love and affection. Funeral details to follow in P&J.

MANSON - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Thursday, 13th October, 2022, Mary Ross (Bain), aged 94 years, of Towerhill Road, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late Austin, devoted mam to Graham and Ian, mother-in-law to Moyra, nana to Rosie and Calum and great-grandmother to Orla. Funeral service to be held in Thurso Free Church on Thursday, 27th October, at 11.00am, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.