Death Notices

COTTRELL - William Henry Cottrell, loving and much loved husband of Margaret, much missed father of Julia, Graham, Andrew and Ruth, grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 7, passed away at home in Redbourn, Hertfordshire, on 31st March, 2022, aged 96 years. The funeral service will be held at 2pm on Monday, 16th May at Christ Church, High Oaks, St Albans AL3 6DJ followed by the interment at St Mary's Church, Redbourn. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be made to RNMDSF and Fight For Sight. All enquiries to Phillips Funerals 01727 851006

DUNNET - Peacefully in his home, on Wednesday, 4th May, 2022, David (Davie) of 35 Castlegreen Road, Thurso. Beloved husband of Jean, devoted pops to Teressa, Lorraine and Susan. A loving father-in-law and grandad, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He will be sorely missed by all. Funeral service within St Peter's and St Andrew's Church of Scotland on Thursday, 12th May, service commencing at 11.00 am, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of RNLI.

SINCLAIR - Suddenly after a short illness, in Caithness General Hospital, on Sunday, 1st May, 2022, Helen, née McLaren. Beloved wife of the late Peter, dearly loved mother of Peter William, dear mother-in-law of Louise, loving granny of Lucia, Rory and Inga, a dear aunt and a good friend to many. Funeral from her home, 17 High Street, Keiss, on Saturday, 7th May at 2.00pm, thereafter to Keiss Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Floral tributes welcomed. Helen will be sadly missed by all the family.

FAIRWEATHER - Peacefully, in Seaview Care Home, Wick, on Saturday, 30th April, 2022, surrounded by family, George, aged 91 years, formerly of 8 Hakon Road, Thurso. Beloved husband of the late Helen, much loved dad of Jennifer, Brenda, John, Elizabeth and George, a dear father-in-law and a loving papa and great-grandad. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, on Wednesday, 11th May, service commencing at 11.00 am, thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Erskine and British Heart Foundation.

HOWE - It is with great sadness, that we announce the sudden passing of our loved one, John Howe of Stroma View, Huna (Campsite). A loving husband to Rosemary, much loved dad, grandad and a dear friend to many. Funeral service within Canisbay Cemetery on Tuesday, 10th May, commencing at 12 noon. All friends are respectfully invited.

MACLEOD - Catherine (née Miller) suddenly taken from us on 29th April, 2022. Will be hugely missed by her partner, Nick, and her family, Maggie, Patsy, Isabel, Susan, Marilyn and Billy. May she rest in peace. Private cremation.

MILLER - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on 26th April, 2022, Mary Kinlochy. Much loved mum, mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Funeral service within Dunnett House Service Rooms, Wick, on Tuesday, 10th May, service commencing at 2.00p.m., to which all friends are respectfully invited. No flowers please at her own request but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke. Private cremation.

FARMER - Suddenly but peacefully, in her home, on Tuesday, 26th April, 2022, Margaret (Maggie), aged 86 years, of Mackay Street, Castletown. Beloved wife of the late Tommy, much loved mum of Mary, Tommy and Frank. Loving mother-in-law, nana, sister, aunt and friend to many. Funeral service within Castletown Free Church on Friday, 6th May, commencing at 12 noon, thereafter to Olrig Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Cancer UK.

McCORMACK - Margaret Ann (née Rosie), aged 86 years, formerly of Staxigoe, died peacefully on 11th April, 2022, in Fishlake, Doncaster, after a long illness. Wife of the late John, mother of Kevin, Nicholas, Graeme and Louise. Much loved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt.

GUNN - Very suddenly, at his home in East Lothian, on Wednesday, 13th April, 2022, Alan Donald Gunn, son of Donnie and the late Marion, loving father to Holly, brother to Peter and Kevin. Funeral service will take place in Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Wednesday, 4th May at 11.45am, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if desired, for local charities. Collection at Restroom doors. At peace.

CLARKSON - It is with great sadness, that we announce the sudden passing of our dad, Frank Eric Clarkson, aged 89 years, of Brims Road, Thurso. Loving dad of John and Sarah, a dear father-in-law to Angela and Peter. Much loved grand pops to Rachael, Rebecca and Matthew and a dear brother to Roy. Please see local press for funeral details.

AITKEN - We are very sad to announce the passing of Bella (Isobella) Aitken (née MacPhee), aged 92 years, peacefully, with her family by her side, in Caithness General Hospital Wick, on Wednesday, 27th April, 2022. Wife of the late Francie Aitken, dearly loved mother of Jamie, Sarah, Elizabeth, Frances, Andrew and the late Wullie, adored nana, great-nana and mother-in-law. Rest in peace mum. Funeral service in Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Saturday, 30th April at 11.45am, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if desired, to Cystic Fibrosis. Collection at Restroom doors.

GUNN - It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden and untimely death of Annette. A dearly loved elder daughter of William (Billy) and Annie, a dear sister of Helen and Uisdean and a kind and loving aunt to Shelley. Funeral private.

MATHESON - It is with deep regret that Margo McBoyle's mum, Catherine Matheson (née Nicolson) passed away peacefully at home in Cowdenbeath, on Friday, 22nd April, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Alexander, a dearly loved mum, mother-in-law to John, grandmother, great-grandmother, a relative and friend to many. Funeral service will be held at Dunnett House Service Rooms, Wick on Wednesday, 4th May at 11.00am, thereafter to Keiss Cemetery. All friends are invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, in aid of local charities.

FALCONER - Peacefully at home, on Thursday, 21st April, 2022, after a long illness, bravely borne with courage and dignity, Ian, aged 80 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Evelyn, darling dad of Susan and Robin, a dear father-in-law, devoted grandad to Sarah and Emma and a dearly loved brother of Margaret and Elizabeth. A dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Funeral ceremony within Dunnett House Service Rooms, Wick, on Tuesday, 3rd May, service commencing at 12 noon, thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of local Macmillan nurses.

MACKAY - The ashes of the late Adeline (Addie), formerly of Upper Dounreay and Toronto, beloved wife of the late Donald (Donda) and a much loved aunt, will be interred within Olrig Cemetery on Friday, 6th May at 11.00 a.m. All friends are respectfully invited.

GERROW - Peacefully, in Bayview House, Thurso, on Sunday, 17th April, 2022, Agnes 'Nancy', devoted wife of the late Jim, dearly loved mother of the late Alison and Helen. A dear grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law and aunt. Funeral service to be held in Thurso West Church, tomorrow (Thursday), 28th April, at 11.00 am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends are invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, in aid of Bayview House Residents Endowment Fund.

ROBERTSON (Wick) - Johnnie passed away peacefully, at home in Wick, on Saturday, 16th April, 2022, loving husband to Rhona, much loved father of Gavin, Ricky, Owen and Emma, beloved grandfather of Davy, Noah, Niamh and Kai. A loving brother, uncle, cousin, boss and friend to many. A celebration of Johnnie's life will take place on Wednesday, 27th April, in Wick Assembly Rooms, Sinclair Terrace, at 2pm; and cremation will take place in Inverness Crematorium, on Thursday, 28th April, at 2pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in lieu to local charities. A collection will be held at both services. Love you dad, RIP.

CONNOLLY - As a family we are very sad to announce the loss of our brother, uncle-P, partner and friend, Paul, who fought with courage, strength and never gave up, but sadly passed away, at home, on Friday, 15th April, 2022. Paul's funeral service will be held within St Annes Catholic Church, Thurso, on Wednesday, 27th April, service commencing at 2pm; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.

GERROW - Peacefully, in Bayview House, Thurso, on Sunday, 17th April, 2022, Agnes 'Nancy', devoted wife of the late Jim, dearly loved mother of the late Alison and Helen. A dear grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law and aunt. Funeral service to be held in Thurso West Church, on Thursday, 28th April, at 11.00 am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends are invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, in aid of Bayview House Residents Endowment Fund.