Death Notices

HAIGH - Jennifer Morrison, née MARR, loving Mum of Ben and Tom, Gramma of Anna, Adam and Sebastian, passed away suddenly but painlessly in May, 2022; with us always. Funeral at the Isle of Wight crematorium on 27th June, returning home to Thurso late summer. Contact via her usual details. Donations, if desired, to a cause close to your own heart.

MILLER - Audrey, Jackie, Curtis, Debbie and families wish to express their gratitude following the loss of their amazing mum, Nessie. Thanks to Sinclair Dunnett for an outstanding service, Rev. David Malcolm for a moving celebration of life that captured their mum beautifully. Thanks to all who attended the service; also to the Pentland Hotel and Buds 'n' Blooms. Thanks also to family, friends, colleagues and neighbours, for their expressions of condolence, many messages, cards and flowers received; they have been absolutely overwhelmed with the kindness of others and it was very much appreciated.

MCALLISTER - On 8th June, 2022, at the RAH Hospital in Paisley, Walter, best loved husband of Christine Sinclair and dear dad to Sinclair, Iain and Sharon. Sadly missed. Funeral will take place at 13:30 p.m. on Monday, 20th June, in Freeland Church, Main Street, Bridge of Weir, with burial in Houston Cemetery.

MACKAY - Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Friday, 10th June, 2022, James (Jimmy), aged 83 years, of 14 Seaforth Place, Thurso. Much loved husband of Margaret (Wares). A loving dad of Elizabeth, Jane and Wendy, a dear father-in-law, loving gaga and great-gaga. A very dear brother, uncle and friend. Funeral service within St Peter's & St Andrew's Church of Scotland on Thursday, 16th June, service commencing at 11.00am, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given in aid of the Thurso Ambulance Service.

LEIGHTON - Peacefully, at Rockingham Hospital, Western Australia, on Monday, 30th May, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, Nancy (née Mackay) aged 82 years. Beloved wife to Bill, loving mum to Graham, Kevin and Fiona and doting grandma to Tom, Hayley and Mark. Funeral service to be held at Simplicity Funerals in Rockingham on 9th June, 2022, followed by private cremation.

BOND - Suddenly in his home, on 28th May, 2022, David (Dave, Bond Electrical) of Dunhill, Church Street, Halkirk. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, dearly loved son of Jackie and the late Edward, much loved brother of Glenn, a loving uncle and friend to many. Funeral service within Halkirk Church of Scotland, today, Friday, 10th June, service commencing at 11.00 a.m., thereafter to Halkirk Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.

CAMERON - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Monday, 6th June, 2022, Alison (Ali), aged 74 years, of Bishops Drive, Thurso. Much loved wife of John, a dear sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral private at her own request.

GREEN - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital on Saturday, 4th June, 2022, William (Billy), aged 82 years, of 54 Broadhaven Road, Wick. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, much loved dad to Eileen, Douglas, Jacqueline and Brian, a dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service within Dunnett House Service Rooms, on Tuesday, 14th June, service commencing at 12 noon, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers may be given at the service or donations, if desired, in aid of Rosebank Ward Patient Care Fund.

MILLER - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Wednesday, 1st June, 2022, Agnes (Nessie), the most amazing mum of Audrey, Jackie, Curtis and Debbie. A dear mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Funeral service within Thurso West Church, on Friday, 10th June, service commencing at 2.00pm, followed by teas in the Pentland Hotel. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to a local charity. Cremation private.

MILNE - Peacefully, at Urray House, Muir of Ord, on Thursday, 2nd June, 2022, Elizabeth (Lilian), formerly of 23 Robertson Square, Wick, beloved wife of the late Joseph, much loved mum of Gordon and Valerie. Funeral from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Friday, 10th June, service commencing at 11.00am thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Casual clothes preferably to be worn.

BLACK - In his home, 39 Mayfield Road, Thurso, on 31st May, 2022, John, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved dad of Sylvia and Jackie, dear father-in-law of Sandy and Alan, a loving grandad to Scott and Laura, Stewart and Drew, Alan, Laura and Mark, great-grandad to Brodie, Rhea, Sam and Emily, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, tomorrow (Thursday), 9th June, service commencing at 2pm; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of North Highland Cancer Support & Information Centre and Macmillan Cancer Support.

HOBBS - Peacefully, in Pentland View Nursing Home, on 1st June, 2022, Trevor, of 4 Lythmore Road, Thurso. Beloved husband of Betty, much loved father to David and Richard, dear father-in-law to Heidi, a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral private. Trevor loved his cricket, bowling and Swindon Town FC. He was a stalwart of Caithness Samaritans and Victim Support.

BRUCE - David passed away, in Caithness General Hospital, on Monday, 23rd May, 2022. Beloved husband to Irene of 4 Strathmore Road, Thurso. Funeral private.

DUFF - Sadly but peacefully, at Lomond View Care Home, in Falkland, on Friday, 27th May, 2022, Robert "Bert", aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Nan, loving dad to James, Janette, Sandra, Kate, Stewart and Robert, a dear grandad, great-grandad, great-great-grandad, uncle, father-in-law and a good friend to many. He will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Kirkcaldy Crematorium, on Tuesday, 14th June, at 12.45pm, to which all family and friends are warmly invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, can be made to Anthony Nolan UK.

ROBBIE - Peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, with his family by his side, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity, on 31st May, 2022, William Charles Robbie (Bill), aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of Bryan and Hazel and doting granda of Jamie. Funeral arrangements to follow on D. Chisholm & Sons' Facebook page or telephone 01463 712255.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully, in Pentland View Nursing Home, Thurso, on 28th May, 2022, Margaret Lyall, aged 91 years, formerly of Dunnet. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Leslie, much loved mum of Alexander and Elizabeth, dearly loved granny of Mark, Daniel, Joanna, Yasmin and Lyall, great-granny to Mia and a friend to many. Funeral within Dunnet Church on Thursday, 9th June, service commencing at 12 noon, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Flowers may be given or donations, if desired, in aid of Parkinson's UK. Thereafter private cremation.

BOND - Suddenly, in his home, on 28th May, 2022, David (Dave, Bond Electrical) of Dunhill Church Street, Halkirk. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, dearly loved son of Jackie and the late Edward, much loved brother of Glenn, a loving uncle and friend to many. See Caithness Courier for funeral arrangements.

CAMERON - Peacefully, at her home, on Friday, 27th May, 2022, with her family by her side, Ann, much loved mother of Kenny, Ian and Anita, loved mother-in-law to Sandra, also a much loved granny, great-granny and friend to many. Funeral service within The West Church, Thurso, on Monday, 6th June, service commencing at 2pm; thereafter to Olrig Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, to Care in the Local Community .

WATERS (West Watten) - Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Monday, 30th May, 2022, Sheena Bannerman Waters (nee Murray). Beloved wife of the late William Waters, West Watten, loving mother of Sheena, William and the late David, much loved mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, sister, sister-in-law and friend. Funeral from Church of Scotland, Watten on Tuesday, 7th June, service commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Watten Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to local charities, collection at church door.

SMITH - Very suddenly, but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on 29th May, 2022, Jessie (Jenny) passed away surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late Steele, a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Tuesday, 7th June, service commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers may be given, or donations, if desired, in aid of a local charity.