Death Notices

BISSET (Embo/Dornoch) - Very suddenly, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Monday, 6th September, 2021, Gary Peter Bisset, aged 51 years, 'Springwell Cottage', 2 Hall Street, Embo (Menzies delivery driver) dearly loved partner of Nancy, much loved father to Siobhan and Jake, loving son of Peter and Heather and a dear friend and work colleague to many. Very sadly missed. Funeral ceremony will be held in the grounds of Embo Community Hall on Wednesday, 15th September at 12 noon to which all friends are respectfully invited. Thereafter cremation will be private. Flowers may be sent to the funeral or donations, if so desired, may be given at the ceremony for the Chest, Heart and Stroke Association or sent by post to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain IV19 1AQ or donate by BACS to RBS - s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. 'The late Gary'. The ceremony will be live streamed. Details will be posted at (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24 hours prior.

FYFE - Margaret Campbell (Wilson) of 7 Gordon Street, Dunoon, formerly of Brora and Paisley, passed suddenly on Saturday, 28th August, 2021, dancing with family, doing what she loved. Beloved partner of Jim, much loved mother to Craig and Kerrie, dear sister to Sheila and Ian; adored and adoring granny to Caitlin, Jamie and Aliyah, and friend to so many, many people.

DISMORE (Brora) - Peacefully, in the Cambusavie Unit, Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, on Sunday, 5th September, 2021, Marion Nicolson Coghill, 6 Tarbat Crescent, Brora, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Toni, a much loved granma of Jack and Nixie and loved by all the extended family and friends. A graveside ceremony will be held in Clyne cemetery, Brora, on Saturday, 11th September at 11.00am to which all friends are respectfully invited. The cortège will leave the family home, 6 Tarbat Crescent, Brora, at 10.40am, going past Brora Golf Club on its way to the cemetery. Flowers may be sent to the funeral or donations, if so desired, in memory of 'Marion' may be given at the ceremony or by post to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late 'Marion'.

SWAILE - Suddenly, in Caithness General Hospital, on Wednesday, 25th August, 2021, Catherine Jane (Cathy), aged 59 years, of Armadale, Thurso. Beloved wife of Edmund, much loved mum to Jack, Alan and Jenny, loving granny to Cadence and a dear sister and friend. Funeral service within Strathy cemetery on Tuesday, 14th September, service commencing at 11.00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in aid of the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.

ROSS (Brora) - Passed away peacefully, after a recent battle with cancer, in the Cambusavie Unit, Golspie, on Tuesday, 31st August, 2021, Stanley, of 15 Tarbat Crescent, Brora. Beloved husband of the late Tina Manson, much loved dad to Liz, Yvonne and the late Karen, devoted granda, great-granda, brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service will take place on Monday, 6th September, 2021, at Brora Cemetery at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in lieu at the cemetery in aid of Cambusavie Staff Comfort Fund.

ROSS (Dornoch) - Peacefully, in Oversteps Care Home, Dornoch, on Wednesday, 25th August, 2021, Alexander John Campbell Ross, 'Alex John', formerly of Camore Crescent, Dornoch, beloved son of the late Alexander and Jessie Ross, a loving brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral service will be held in Dornoch Cathedral on Tuesday, 31st August at 1.00 p.m, thereafter to Proncynain Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Oversteps Care Home, Dornoch in memory of 'Alex John', or by post to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref the late 'Alex John'.

MacNICOL (Helmsdale) - Passed away on Sunday, 22nd August, 2021, after a short illness, at the Cambusavie Unit, Golspie, David aged 63 years, of Braeside, Marrell, Helmsdale. Much loved dad of Erica, dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service will take place at Helmsdale Community Centre on Thursday, 2nd September, 2021 at 11.00am and thereafter to a private cremation at Inverness Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, may be given in lieu at the door for Macmillan Cancer.

COWIE - Catherine (Cathy) Sutherland passed away peacefully at LHSC - Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada, on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, aged 74 years. Formerly of Helmsdale. Beloved partner and soulmate of the late Tim Roberts (2019) for 37 years. Sister of Karen Pirie and Alexander McDonald, sister-in-law of Terry Roberts, Colleen Roberts, and Jim Hanlon. Fondly remembered by her close family of David and Margaret Cowie, Billy (deceased) and Isobel Cowie, the late Tommy Cowie, as well as her cousins and extended family in Scotland. A special thanks to Michael Cowie (nephew) and his family for the support he has provided Catherine, especially over the last ten years when has had the opportunity to visit from Scotland. Catherine will be fondly remembered by her special friend, neighbour and carer, Janet Fairly. Predeceased by her mother, Annie McDonald, Chrissy and David Cowie (granny and grandpa who raised her), Iain McDonald (brother) and sister-in-law Linda Hanlon. Catherine worked originally in factories when arriving in Canada in 1967 and spent the majority of her life looking after the wellbeing of others in her role as a care-worker. She will be sadly missed. Keeping with Cathy's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service was held at the Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan, Ontario on Friday, August 20th . Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, London. The family invites you to view the service by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.

GRANT - John Thomas (Toma), formerly Front Street, Embo and Glasgow, peacefully passed away at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, on 21st July, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Christina Grant (née MacLean), much loved father of Catherine and Alasdair, loving grandad and father-in-law. Interred in Lambhill Cemetery, Glasgow, on 5th August, 2021. Sorely missed.

MAYO (Brora) - Passed away peacefully, at the Cambusavie Unit, Golspie, on Friday, 6th August, 2021, Peter, of 7 Gower Court, Brora, aged 90 years, dear husband of the late Gladys and loving dad of Chris, Alan and Dave. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, 26th August, 2021, at 12 noon at St Columba Episcopal Church, Brora. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, can be given at the door for the Greyhound Trust.

LEE - Joan Sutherland (nee Cameron), sadly passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on Sunday, 8th August. Much loved wife to Frank, dear mum to Andrew and Fiona, mother-in-law to Louise and Joe and loving grandmother to Jess, Tom, Matt and Jack, who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. A funeral service for Joan will take place on Monday, 23rd August at 2.30pm at Lytham Park Crematorium. Flowers welcome or donations can be made in lieu to The British Heart Foundation using the following link: https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/08-08-2021-joan-sutherland-lee/ All further enquiries please to J&A Porter Funeral Directors. Tel. 01253 735423.

SUTHERLAND - (Rogart). Alexander (Sandy) Sutherland, passed away peacefully, at home, Upper Morness, Rogart, on Tuesday, 10th August, 2021, in his 80th year. Husband of the late Margery, much loved father of Kathleen and John, dear father-in-law, papa, brother and uncle. Funeral service will take place tomorrow (Saturday), 14th August, 2021, at 11.00am, at Rogart Free Church; thereafter to Rogart Cemetery. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be given in lieu at the church door in aid of Marie Curie

ANDERSON - Peacefully, at Redwoods Care Home, Alness, on 4th August, 2021, Sheila Anderson, aged 95 years, RIP, formerly of Embo, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Beloved wife of the late Ian, loving mum to Hilda, Shirley, Paul and Joan, also a dear granny. Funeral mass on Monday, 16th August, at 10am, in St Mary's R.C. Church, Huntly Street, Inverness. Committal service on Tuesday, 17th August, at 12 noon, in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Edinburgh. Family flowers only please. Donations for Redwoods Care Home and Sight Action may be given at the service or forwarded to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

DUDGEON - Mary Geary Dudgeon MBE (nee Wilson ), died peacefully on Friday, 6th August, 2021, aged 94 years. She will be sadly missed by her children, Michael, Clarinda, Antonia and Sally and her grandchildren Angus, Robin, Jessica, Alexander and Lydia. There will be a private cremation followed by a celebration of her life on Thursday, 26th August, at 1pm, at Timespan, Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale, to which all her friends are invited. Colourful attire preferred.

COWIE - (nee Miller). Margaret Lena passed away, peacefully at home, on Tuesday, 3rd August, 2021, aged 71 years. Beloved wife of Alex Cowie for 54 years. Dearly loved mother to Carl, Steven, Evelyn, Eleanor, Esther, David and Miriam and treasured grandmother to Carron, Shannon, Miller, Gregor, Bryson, Daniel and Anna. Much loved sister to Robert "Rob" Miller. Lena brought up in Golspie, began her married life in Helmsdale, years later moved from Edinburgh to Bonar Bridge where, from 1981, she supported Alex in his ministry (Free Church) before finally moving to Glasgow in 1995. Committal service will take place at Helmsdale Cemetery today (Friday), 13th August, at 11.30am, friends and family welcome.

SIMPSON (Dounie, Edderton) - John George (Iain) passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, 2nd August, 2021, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of May, father of Ewen, Colin and Leona, father-in-law to Maureen, papa to Laura, Craig, John and Douglas, and great-grandad to Lucas. Funeral service to be held at the farm steading at 3 Dounie, Edderton, on Thursday, 12th August, 2021, commencing at 12 noon, interment thereafter at Edderton Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Colourful attire, if so desired, (wellie boots optional!). Family flowers only please but, if so wished, a donation can be made at the service to the RNLI and RSABI. Enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son, tel: 01349 880901.

NORRIS (Brora) - Passed away peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Sunday, 1st August, 2021, Eric Douglas (Dugga), aged 64 years, of 12 Johnstone Crescent, Brora, dearly loved dad to Graham and Allan, much loved granda, dear brother, uncle, father-in-law and friend to many. Funeral service will take place at Brora Cemetery on Saturday, 7th August at 11:00am. All friends respectfully invited.

FRASER (Lairg) - Peacefully, in Oversteps Care Home, Dornoch, on Friday, 30th July, 2021, John 'Ian' Fraser, 'Rowanside', Milnclarin Way, Lairg, beloved husband of Mairi, dearly loved father of Kathleen and Kenneth, dear father-in-law of Alan, much loved grandad and great-grandad, a loving brother and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service was held in Lairg Cemetery on Thursday, 5th August. Donations, if so desired, for Alzheimer Scotland may sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35, a/c no 00254580 ref T/L Ian.

ROSS - (Linside, Lairg) - Suddenly but peacefully in his home, 'Kyleview', Linside, Lairg, on Friday, 30th July, 2021, David Alexander Ross, beloved husband of Rona, dearly loved father of David, Billy and Karen, a much loved grandpa to his eight grandchildren and his four great-grandchildren, a dear brother, father-in-law and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Invershin Cemetery on Friday, 6th August at 1.00p.m, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Creich Surgery, Bonar Bridge and the Sutherland district nurses or sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-27-35, a/c no 00254580, ref T/L David.

MACLEOD - At Melvich Care Centre, on Saturday, 24th July, 2021, Jessie, formerly of 12 Steven Terrace, Strathy, passed away peacefully, aged 78 years. A dear sister and aunt. Private cremation.