Death Notices

WRIGHT Peacefully, in Pentland View Care Home on Thursday, 8th May, 2025, Patricia (nee Dalgetty), aged 78 years. Loving wife to Sandy, mother to Dougie, Julie and Jane, a dear granny, great-granny and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Friday, 23rd May at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care.

JOHNSTON Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Tuesday, 6th May, 2025, Catherine (Cashie), beloved wife of Sandy, stepmum to Alex and Margaret, a doting sister, auntie, granny, great-granny, and special friend to Helen, Raymond and family. A celebration of Cashie's life will be held in Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso on Monday, 19th May, commencing at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Caithness General Hospital.

WILSON Peacefully, at her home, on Tuesday, 13th May, 2025, Jessie, (Jeanie), beloved wife of George, much loved mam of Ann, Richard and Jacqueline, adored nana and great-granny, a dear sister and friend to many. Funeral from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Monday, 19th May, commencing at 11am; thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Caithness Heart Support Group. Collection at restroom doors.

HENDRY Suddenly, but peacefully, at Caithness General Hospital, Wick on Sunday, 11th May, 2025. Anne, beloved wife of Joe, much loved mum of David, Pauline and Linda, adored granny to Olly, Davie and Lily, cherished daughter of Billy and the late Mary and a friend to many. Funeral from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick on Monday, 19th May commencing at 1.45pm; thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, in lieu to local charities. Collection at restroom doors.

MACDONALD Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick on Sunday, 11th May, 2025, Sandy (Alexander), aged 69 years, of Heathfield Road, Thurso. Beloved husband of Karen, loving dad to Malcolm, Iona, Farr and Kenzie, much loved grandad to Eoin, Ben, Lexi and Aaliyah and great-grandad to Hamish. Funeral service private at his own request.

THOMSON Suddenly, in his home in Aberdeen, on Friday, 2nd May, 2025, Alan Derek. Loving son of Derek and Ros, stepson of Sid and Susan, brother to Neal and Iain, grandson to George and Evelyn Thomson and the late Sandy and Beryl Sutherland, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service within St Peters & St Andrews Church of Scotland, Thurso on Thursday, 15th May, at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of Mikeysline.

MACKINNON Suddenly, but peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital on Saturday, 26th April, 2025, after a long battle bravely fought, Anne, aged 68 years. Loving daughter of the late Roderick and Janet 'Cissie' MacKinnon (nee Sutherland), a devoted loving mother to Michelle and Merisa, dear mother-in-law to Jay and Michael, a very special grandmother to Amaia-Anne, Ethan and Ezra and sister to James, David, Janice, Rachel and the late Joan and Karen. A dear aunty, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms on Friday, 16th May, service commencing at 1pm; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of the Ruthven Ward, New Craig's Hospital. Please wear something purple or green in Anne's memory as these were her favourite colours.

CAMPBELL Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Saturday, 26th April, 2025, Archie, aged 83 years, of Burnside, Thurso. Beloved husband of Anna, much loved father of Susan and Craig, loving grandpa to Chloe and a dear brother and friend to many. Funeral service within Inverness Crematorium on Monday, 12th May, service commencing at 1pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid if Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation.

RODGERS Peacefully, in Town & County Hospital, Wick, on Monday, 14th April, 2025, Pete of Sordale House, Halkirk. Beloved husband of the late Val, much loved father of Shane, loving grampa to Kirsty and Lewis, great-grampa to Jaden and Lara. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Thursday, 8th May, service commencing at 11am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given at the service in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.

MACDONALD Angus (Gus), aged 86 years, of Cairnmore Place, Thurso, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short illness on Friday, 25th April, 2025. Beloved husband of Joan, father of Ian, Grant, and Scott, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle and friend. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms on Tuesday, 6th May, service commencing at 11am, to which all friends are respectfully invited. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of the Couthie Corner, Bayview House. Thereafter to private cremation.

FULTON Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025, Margaret, aged 82 years, of 16 St Clair Court, Castletown. Beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mum to Judith, Ross and Debbie, a dear mother-in-law to Malcolm and Derek, loving granny to Derek, Claire, Kerry, Will, Hollie and Finn, a very proud great-granny, a dear sister, aunty and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Wednesday, 7th May, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Olrig Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given at the service in aid of the Rosebank Ward, C.G.H.

CAMPBELL Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital on Saturday, 26th April, 2025, Archie, aged 83 years, of Burnside, Thurso. Beloved husband of Anna, much loved father of Susan and Craig, loving grandpa to Chloe and a dear brother and friend to many. Funeral service within Inverness Crematorium on Monday, 12th May, service commencing at 1pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, are in aid of Dementia UK and the British Heart Foundation.

FULLEN Peacefully, at home in West Banks Terrace, Wick, on Friday, 11th April, 2025, Stuart, father to Andrew and father-in-law to Yvonne, grandad to Adam, great-grandad to Aaron and Autumn, brother to Rowden, Douglas and Andrew as well as a friend to many. Funeral service from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Tuesday, 6th May, commencing at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Private cremation.

LEVACK Very sadly, at Balbeg, Mybster on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025, George Miller Levack (Horace), aged 79 years. Loving husband of Linda (neWaugh), much loved and kind dad to Gordy and Janice, a dear father-in-law to Fiona and Richard, beloved and devoted grandad to Hannah, Robbie and Reah, a dear brother, uncle and special friend to many. Funeral service within Halkirk Church of Scotland on Thursday, 1st May, 2025, service commencing at 2pm; thereafter to Halkirk Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of West of Caithness Community Nurses and Systemic Therapy Unit, Wick.

MITCHELL Peacefully, at home after a short illness on Friday, 18th April, 2025, David, (Dave), aged 64 years, beloved husband of Patricia, (Trish), loving dad of Gavin and Deborah, adored grandad of John and Davie. A much loved son of Anne, a dear brother, uncle and a friend to many. A celebration of David's life will take place in Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick, on Saturday, 26th April, commencing at 11am; thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to Bowel Cancer UK and Macmillan Nurses. Collection at restroom doors.

POLSON It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Brian, Aylwin, Gersa, Watten. Beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved dad of Claire and Jacqueline, dear father-in-law of Mike and a devoted grandad to Emma, Rachel and the late Isabella. A dear brother to Dorothy, brother-in-law and friend to many. Funeral service within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Monday, 28th April, service commencing at 11am; thereafter to Watten Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of charity.

STEWART With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anne Stewart, who passed suddenly on the 19th April, 2025, following a brave fight against cancer. Anne was the beloved wife of the late Charlie Stewart, a devoted and loving mum to Jenny and Kirsty and a doting gran to Lexy and Nola. She was a much-loved sister to William, twin sister Janet and the late Bobby and David and a very dear mother-in-law to Duncan and Paul. Anne shared deep bonds with her family, marked by love and a lifetime of memories. Her warmth, kindness, and gentle strength touched everyone who knew her. Anne's unwavering support for her family, her quiet resilience, and her generous spirit will be deeply missed but forever remembered. A service to celebrate Anne's life will be held within Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms, Thurso, on Friday, 2nd May, at 11am; thereafter to Thurso Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to be made to Young Lives vs Cancer in her memory. Forever in our hearts.

POTTINGER Peacefully, in Pemberton, Western Australia, on 2nd April, 2025, David, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Elma (Gunn) for over 68 years, father of James (Jim), Elizabeth, Margaret (Meg), Rhoda, Alexander (dec.) and David, grandfather of James, Helga, Rohan, Amanda, Michael, Braeleigh, Shaun, Ross, Eva, Grant and Sophia and great-grandfather of Emily, Henry, Hector, Thora and Mia. Born Stronsay; hard-working and life-long farmer in Stronsay, Canada, Caithness and Western Australia. At rest.

MACKAY Peacefully, after a short illness in his home, Lochroy, Bettyhill, on Friday, 11th April, 2025, Maurice, aged 74 years. Beloved brother of Issabella and the late Duncan, Christine and Margaret, a loving uncle to Lewis, Faye and Rhianna and dear friend to many. Fondly remembered. Funeral service within Bettyhill Village Hall, on Monday, 21st April, service commencing at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Bright and casual colours to be worn. Thereafter to private committal.

DOULL Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick on Thursday, 10th April, 2025, William (Willie), much loved dad, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Funeral from Sinclair's Restrooms, Macarthur Street, Wick on Wednesday, 23rd April commencing at 11am; thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, in lieu to Caithness Heart Support Group. Collection at restroom doors.