Death Notices

MACKAY - Peacefully, in his home with his loving family, on Friday, 26th March, 2021, Michael, aged 52 years. Darling husband of Trish, adored dad of Leanne and Mark and a much loved brother to Ian. Cherished uncle to Gemma, Chloe, Kieran, Leoni, Billy and Danny, a loving brother-in-law to Sandra, John, Shaun and Sue and a very dear friend to many. Family flowers only but donations in aid of the local district nurses and Macmillan nurses can be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors. Sadly, due to the current restrictions the funeral is private.

DAVIDSON - Peacefully in his home, on Saturday, 20th March, 2021, Ryan (Red), aged 25 years, of Springpark Terrace, Thurso. Much loved son of Sammy and Kevin. Loving partner of Nicola and dearly loved stepdad of Lucy and Dylan. Adored brother of Lewis, Murray and Scott. A loving grandson, uncle, cousin and a good friend to many. Regrettably, due to current Covid-19 restrictions the funeral service is private.

FARMER - Peacefully at home, on Tuesday, 23rd March, 2021, Marnie, aged 83 years, much loved mam of Susan, Eric, Mandy, David and Nicky and a dear mother-in-law of Sara and Fiona. A loving granny and great-granny and a dear sister and friend to many. Due to current restrictions the funeral is private.

DUNNETT - Peacefully, in Pulteney House, Wick, on Friday, 19th March, 2021, Muriel, aged 91 years, formerly of East Banks, Wick. Due to current restrictions the funeral is private.

PORTER - After a long struggle with Lewy body dementia, David Porter passed away at Pentland View care home, on Sunday, 21st March, 2021, aged 64 years. Devoted husband of Catherine, loving father of Amanda, Hayley and Gary, and proud grandad of Tora and Skye. A kind man who will be sorely missed. Sadly, funeral is private due to current restrictions.

DAVIDSON - Peacefully in his home, on Saturday, 20th March, 2021, Ryan (Red), aged 25 years, of Springpark Terrace, Thurso. Much loved son of Sammy and Kevin. Loving partner of Nicola and dearly loved stepdad of Lucy and Dylan. Adored brother of Lewis, Murray and Scott. A loving grandson, uncle, cousin and a good friend to many. Regrettably, due to current Covid-19 restrictions the funeral service is private.

DUNNETT - Peacefully, in Pulteney House, Wick, on Friday, 19th March, 2021, Muriel, aged 91 years, formerly of East Banks, Wick. Due to current restrictions the funeral is private.

MOFFAT - Ian Stuart aged 75 years. After a brief illness, peacefully at home with family by his side, on Wednesday, 17th March, 2021. Beloved and loving husband of Janis. A proud and devoted dad and wonderful grandad. Loved and missed by Stuart and Laura, Liam and Frances, Ranald and Amy and his grandchildren. A dear brother to Sue, brother-in-law to Louis and to Robert and Yan. Family flowers only please, but donations in aid of Marie Curie and Macmillan charities may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors. Regrettably, the funeral service is private due to the current restrictions.

DAVIDSON - Suddenly at home, on Sunday, 14th March, 2021, Richard Davidson, darling husband of Karen, much loved dad to Kris and Paula, father-in-law of Crystal and Michael and a very proud grandad to Dylan and Danny. Forever in our hearts. The service will be held at Dunnett's on Thursday, 25th March, at 12.45pm thereafter to Wick Cemetery. Due to current restrictions the funeral will be private. For anyone wishing to pay their last respects, strict social distancing must be adhered to. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Caithness Heart Support Group.

MACKENZIE - With great, heartfelt sadness we announce the sad loss of Marc James, aged 30 years, on 14th March, 2021. Much loved son of Brian and Fiona, devoted daddy to Alba, best friend and brother to Karl and Amy, uncle to Zoe, grandson, nephew and cousin and friend to many. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, in aid of Castletown Youth Club and Caithness Rugby Club, may be given to Dunnett's Funeral Directors or by donating online at www.gofundme.com/f/marc-mackenzie-memorial. Regrettably, the funeral service is private due to current restrictions.

PATON - Peacefully, in Pentland View Care Home, on Sunday, 14th March, 2021, Elizabeth (Betty), aged 82 years, formerly of Couper Square, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late Bobby, much loved mother of Douglas, loving grandmother of David, a dear mother-in-law to June and a friend to many. Regrettably, funeral service is private due to current restrictions.

NICOL - Peacefully in her home, with her family by her side, on Sunday, 14th March, 2021, Phyllis, aged 88 years, of Forss Road, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Jackie and Ken, a loving granny, a dear mother-in-law and a friend to many. Family flowers only please but donations in aid of RNLI (Thurso Branch) may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors. Regrettably, funeral service is private due to current restrictions.

CRUICKSHANK - Peacefully, after a short illness, on Sunday 14th March, 2021, Eunice, aged 80 years, of Rendel Govan Road, Thurso. Beloved wife of Alistair, much loved mum of Sheena, a devoted grandmother to Joe and James, a dear sister to Edward. Family flowers only please but donations, in aid of Cancer Research, may be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors. Regrettably, funeral service is private due to current restrictions.

DUNNETT (Morphie/ Thurso) - Peacefully, in Fordmill Care Home, Montrose, on Thursday, 11th March, 2021, Helen Christine Baikie, née Sutherland, aged 83 years, of Morphie and Thurso. Beloved wife of James, dearly loved mother of William and Evelyn, mother-in-law of Dot and Uve, proud granny of Daisy, Christine, Franzie and Matthew and sister of the late Sybil. Funeral service private.

McADIE - Peacefully, in Bayview House, Thurso, on Friday, 12th March, 2021, Isobel, aged 92 years, of Ruthers, Lyth. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mam of Lillian and the late Ernest. A dear mother-in-law, a loving granny, great-granny and friend to many. At rest.

BEATTIE (Aberdeen/Wick) - Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Wednesday, 10th March, 2021, Adrian Beattie, dearly loved father of Andrew, loving son of Rosaline and the late Alastair, much loved brother of Alison and Graham. At peace. Interment in Wick Cemetery, private due to current restrictions.

DRAIN - Peacefully, at Highland Hospice, Inverness, on Thursday, 11th March, 2021, Robert Drain, dearly loved husband of the late Betty (née Bain), loving dad of Jacqueline, devoted grandpa of Aalish and Michael. Dear brother of Richard and William. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

HENDERSON - Peacefully, in Bayview House Care Home, on 10th March, 2021, Catherine, aged 92 years, of 1 Riverside Terrace, Thurso, formerly of Lower Banniskirk. A much loved aunt and friend to many. Funeral private.

McPHEE - Peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, 9th March, 2021, Charles (Puda), aged 88 years, of 48 Meiklejohn Court, Thurso. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Charlie, Hector, Tracy and Annabel, a loving grandad, great-grandad and a dear brother and friend to many. Regrettably, due to current Covid-19 restrictions, funeral service is private.

BULLEN (née Elsa Bain) - Born Elizabeth Mowat Bain, in Wick 1930. Known as Elsa, only daughter of John Bain and Alice MacKay, passed away peacefully on 2nd March, 2021, at Knebworth Care Home, Herts. Much loved mum of Sheena and son-in-law, Roger, grandma of Peter, Joel and Keri, great-grandma of six. A primary school teacher since being widowed in 1967, will re-unite with Dennis and be sadly missed by family and friends in Australia, Britain, Canada and UAE. At Elsa's request, her ashes are to be returned to Caithness at a later date due to present restrictions.