Death Notices

SPENCE - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Monday, 17th August, 2020, Dennis, loving husband of Jennifer (née Mackay), dear father of Lynne and Nicola, father-in-law of Alan and cherished grandad of Scott, Ross and Cameron. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

WORK - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Saturday, 15th August, 2020, after a long illness bravely fought, Ann Murray, beloved wife of James, a dear mother and granny. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

GRIFFITHS - Peacefully in his home, on Friday, 14th August, 2020, after a long illness borne with courage and humour, Brian (Skip), aged 68 years. Loved and loving husband of Anne and precious dad of Suzanne. A much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many. Funeral private due to current restrictions. Family flowers only please.

LOWE - Suddenly, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Friday, 7th August, 2020, Charlotte, aged 76 years, of Langland Court, Thurso. Much loved mum to Aileen, Graham and Siobhan, cherished granny and great-granny, loved sister of Walter, sister-in-law of Valerie and a dear auntie. Regrettably, in accordance with current Covid 19 restrictions, the funeral is private. Donations, if desired, may be given through Dunnett's Funeral Directors in aid of the Red Cross.

WARES - Suddenly, in Caithness General Hospital, on Wednesday, 12th August, 2020, John (Ian), aged 89 years, of 18 Sinclair Street, Thurso. Much loved husband of Nancy, a dear dad of the late Allan, loved father-in-law to Dawn, devoted grandad to Gemma, Andrew and Hannah, great-grandad to Mia and Sophie. Regrettably, in accordance with current Covid-19 restrictions, the funeral service is private.

MACKAY - James Alexander Bonnell, formerly of Keiss, Caithness, passed away peacefully, in Nottingham, on 6th August, 2020, aged 81 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Dorothy, son Gary, daughter Karen, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Enquiries to: Co-operative Funeralcare, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6BT. Tel: 0115 9817444.

SMITH - Peacefully, in the care of Bayview House, on Sunday, 9th August, 2020, Ann C.S. Smith (Nan), aged 93 years. Loving wife of the late Bill Smith, much loved mum to Garry and Craig, a dearly loved nana and great-granny. At rest. Funeral service private.

MACKENZIE - Suddenly, in Caithness General Hospital, on Monday, 10th August, 2020, Murdo Campbell, of 14 Knockglass Road, Dunbeath. Much loved dad of Catriona and Heather, loving grandad of Lauren, Andrew, Ryan and Emma, dear brother and uncle. Due to current restrictions, funeral will be private.

BREMNER - Euna passed away suddenly, but peacefully, in Stratford upon Avon, on 26th July, 2020. Very much loved mum, 'Scottish nan', mother-in-law and friend to many. Enquiries to A.E. Bennett & Sons, Funeral Directors 01789 267035.

MACKAY - Suddenly, in Caithness General Hospital, on Wednesday, 5th August, 2020, Alan, aged 60 years, of Tigh Ard, Gelshfield, Halkirk. Loving husband to Liz, devoted dad to David and Donna, much loved father-in-law to Vikki, adored papa to Finn, dearly loved brother to Isobel, Nicky, Casey, Peter and Jock and friend to many. Funeral private due to current Covid restrictions. Donations to Macmillan Cancer Support.

SHEARER - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday, 4th August, 2020, Fiona, aged 54 years, of Maldon, Upper Warse, Canisbay. Beloved wife of Sandy, much loved mam of Kerry, Wayne and the late Nicky and their partners, Mark and Freya, devoted granny to Ben (and Max). Dearly loved daughter of Ina and the late Malcolm Sutherland, loving sister of Ruth, Edith and Malcolm. A dear auntie and friend to many. Due to current restrictions funeral will be private.

THOMSON - Eleanor Bessie (née Sutherland), aged 96 years, of 18 Towerhill Road, Thurso, previously of Lyness, Orkney, passed away on 3rd August, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Donald, dear mother to Terry, Wendy, Garry, the late Kay and the late Trevor, and sadly missed by her grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren. Regrettably, in accordance with current Covid-19 restrictions, the funeral service is private.

LOWE - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Sunday, 2nd August, 2020, Alexander (Sandy), aged 82 years, of Lyness House, Thurso. Loving dad of Aileen, Graham and Siobhan. A dear grandad, great-grandad and brother. Regrettably, in accordance with current Covid-19 restrictions, the funeral service is private.

SMITH - Christine, wife of George Smith, formerly of Seaforth Avenue, Wick, passed away after a short illness, on 18th July, 2020, at home in Ripley, Derbyshire. Much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sadly missed.

BRUCE - Peacefully, on 3rd August, 2020, in her 98th year, Ina Jane (née Coghill), wife of the late Andy, and dearly beloved mother of Drew and Alan. Arrangements private.

RYAN -Eleanor (Connie) now at peace. Dearly loved wife to Don, mother to Rachel and Jane, grandmother to Megan, Sophie, Katy and Daisy. No flowers, but donations to RNLI and Cancer Research. Funeral private due to current COVID restrictions.

SUTHERLAND (Wick) - Suddenly in her home, on Thursday, 30th July, 2020, Isobel (Ibby), aged 61 years. Much loved sister of Ina and the late Margaret. A dear auntie and a friend to many. In accordance with current restrictions, the funeral is private. Donations can be forwarded to Dunnett's Funeral Directors, in aid of KWK9 Rescue.

DAVIDSON - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 26th July, 2020, James, of 5 Dwarwick Place, Dunnet. Beloved husband of the late Elna, much loved dad of James, William and Clair. A dear father-in-law, a loving grandad, great-grandad, brother, uncle and friend to many. In accordance with current restrictions, the funeral is private.

MILLER (Watten) - Peacefully, at Town and County Hospital, Wick, on Sunday, 26th July, 2020, after an illness bravely borne, Alison (née Sutherland), beloved wife of the late Robert, a loving mum, aunty and granny. Private cremation at her own request.

COGHILL - Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Friday, 24th July, 2020, Barbara, of 29 Barrock Street, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late Donald, much loved mum of Ann, Don and the late William, dearly loved mother-in-law of Jeannie, loving granny and great-granny, a dear friend, sister-in-law and aunt. In accordance with current restrictions the funeral is private.