Death Notices

WILLIAMSON - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barbara Young Williamson (Barrie) of Spence's Cottage, Clayock, formerly of Dixonfield, on Tuesday, 22nd June, 2021, in Caithness General Hospital. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of George and Karen, Patsy and Alex, sister to Margaret and beloved granny of Kirsten, Stuart, Alex, Gary and Stuart. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral service is private.

TULLOCH - Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Thursday, 17th June, 2021, Kathleen Chivas, aged 85 years, (retired teacher Pennyland School) of 4 Heathfield Road, Thurso. Dearly loved sister of Charles, Pat and the late Myra and Janetta. A dear sister-in-law of Betty, much loved aunt to Karen, Paul and Derek and great-aunt to Calvin and Conan. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral will be private.

MORRIS - Gordon James Agnew Morris DRCOG, MRCGP,AFOM, died on 7th December, 2020. Formerly RAF, UKAEA Dounreay and Riverbank Medical Practice, Thurso, he retired from the NHS in 2012 and relocated to Arran where he continued to work in the Civil Service. He is survived by his wife Anne, two sons and five grandchildren and is interred in Arran.

MUNRO - Suddenly but peacefully, in her home, 27 St Clair Avenue, Scrabster, on Friday, 18th June, 2021, Christine (née Munro) aged 65 years. Beloved wife of William (Wing), much loved mum of William and Dee and William's partner Laura, a devoted granny of Will and Robbi. A dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral will be private. For anyone wishing to pay their respects, the cortège will leave 27 St Clair Avenue, Scrabster on Thursday, 24th June, at 1.30pm.

TULLOCH - Suddenly but peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Thursday, 17th June, 2021, Kathleen Chivas, aged 85 years, (retired teacher Pennyland School) of 4 Heathfield Road, Thurso. Dearly loved sister of Charles, Pat and the late Myra and Janetta. A dear sister-in-law of Betty, much loved aunt to Karen, Paul and Derek and great-aunt to Calvin and Conan. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral will be private.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully, in Pentland View Care Home, on Monday, 14th June, 2021, Rosaline Beryl, aged 85 years, formerly of Sigurd Road, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late Sandy, much loved mum of Jim and Ros, a loving nana and great-granny. A dear friend to many. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral is private.

ADAMSON - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, with family at her side, on 9th June, 2021, Dorothy née Pottinger, aged 86 years. Much loved mum of Douglas, Ronald, Kaye and Steven, a dear mother-in-law, loving granny and friend to many. Family flowers only please. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral is private.

BANKS - It is with heavy hearts we announce the sad passing, on Sunday, 6th June, 2021, of Craig James Mackay Banks, aged just 33 years, of Ormlie Crescent, Thurso and formerly of Keiss. Much loved and cherished husband to Rebecca, a doting daddy to Maisie and Chloe, a loving son of Colin and Susan and a much-loved brother to Ewan and Rhuaridh. A very dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral service must be private. For anyone wishing to pay their last respects, there will be an opportunity to do so at the football pitch in Keiss where the cortège will leave from at 6.00pm on Tuesday, 15th June and then will travel via Castletown to the funeral service in Ormlie Lodge, Thurso. We encourage bright colours and football tops to be worn. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given through the GoFundMe page //gofund.me/921701c6

FARQUHAR - Peacefully, in Dunbar Hospital, on Wednesday, 9th June, 2021, Robert, of Old School, Stanstill (treasurer of the Caithness Vintage Tractor Club). Much loved husband of Isobel, dearly loved dad of Marcus, dear father-in-law of Lorna and devoted grandad to Jess and Jim. A dear uncle of Kathleen and a respected foster dad and friend to many. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral is private. Flowers may be given at the service or donations, if desired, in aid of Caithness General and Dunbar Hospitals.

MCLEAN - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Sunday, 6th June, 2021, Janet (Jessie), aged 90 years, of 46 Queens Terrace, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mum of Donald, Raymond, Colin, Brian and the late William and Alan. A dear mother-in-law and a loving granny and great-granny. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Caithness General Hospital. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral is private.

FARMER - Peacefully in his home, on Thursday, 3rd June, 2021, William (Billy), aged 82 years, of 8 Hillhead Road, Wick, beloved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Wendy and Fiona, devoted grandad of Chloe,Tyler, Emily and Oscar the dog. A dear father-in-law of Ian, and a dearly loved brother, uncle and friend. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral is private.

MCLEAN - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, on Sunday, 6th June, 2021, Janet (Jessie), aged 90 years, of 46 Queens Terrace, Thurso. Beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mum of Donald, Raymond, Colin, Brian and the late William and Alan. A dear mother-in-law and a loving granny and great-granny. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in aid of Caithness General Hospital. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral is private.

PATERSON - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, on 2nd June, 2021, Ian, aged 66 years, of 12a Queens Court, Thurso. Dearly loved brother of Catherine, Norman, Fiona and Sandy, much loved uncle of Aimee, devoted great-uncle to Jamie and Kenzie and much loved by all other family. Private cremation.

HARPER - Peacefully, at Pulteney House, Wick, on Tuesday, 1st June, 2021, Mary Harper (Annette, née Sinclair), beloved wife of the late Donald, loving mother of Elizabeth. Funeral private due to current Covid restrictions.

MASON - With dignity and in peace, Donald (Don) Mason B.E.M, DSO Bar, DFC, Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur passed away in the tender care of Pentland View Care Home on Friday, 28th May, 2021, aged 100 years. Beloved husband of the late Lillian, much loved father of Elaine, Peter and Robert and father-in-law to John, Yvonne and Catherine. A dear brother and uncle and a fabulous grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. He was blessed to have so many friends and acquaintances from near and far. We will never see his like again and he will be sadly missed. Regrettably, due to Covid restrictions, the funeral will be private but for anyone wishing to pay their last respects to Don, the cortège will be leaving Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms at approximately 11.30a.m., on Tuesday, 8th June and travel down Princes Street, Sir John's Square, Sir George's Street and onwards to Thurso Cemetery. At his request, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be given to the RAF Benevolent Fund via a tribute page -https://donaldmason.muchloved.com/

GREEN - Peacefully in her home, on Sunday, 30th May, 2021, Kathleen, aged 81 years of 54 Broadhaven Road, Wick. Beloved wife of Billy, much loved mam of Eileen, Douglas, Jacqueline and Brian, a dear mother-in-law and loving nana and great-nana. A very dear sister, aunt and friend. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral will be private.

PAPINI - Joan (née Manson) formerly of Strathy West, passed away suddenly in Toronto, Canada on 29th May, 2021. Loving wife of Aldo, devoted and much loved mother of Alexander. Private funeral in Toronto.

BLACK - Major Sir David Bt. formerly of the Shurrery Estate, died peacefully at home in Berkshire, on 22nd May, 2021. Much loved widower of the late Maureen Radclyffe of Forss House. Private family cremation. Memorial service to be held at St.Matthew's Church, Midgham, at 2.30pm on 29th June. (Covid restrictions permitting.) Family flowers only. Donations to Sue Ryder Care, Army Benevolent Fund and Hunt Staff Benefit Society. Enquiries: Camp Hobson Funeral Directors. 01635 522210.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully, at Town and County Hospital, Wick, on Sunday, 30th May, 2021, Janis Sutherland, loving partner of Stanley Christian, dear mother of Chris and Michael. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research. Funeral private due to current Covid restrictions.

CLARK - Peacefully, in Caithness General Hospital, Wick, on Monday, 31st May, 2021, George, son of the late John and Margaret, brother of the late Billy and John, uncle and friend. Regrettably, due to current restrictions, the funeral is private.