Death Notices

MACNEILL (Lairg) - Peacefully in his home, 46 Ord Place, Lairg, on Wednesday, 6th January, 2021, Polson Neil Macneill, beloved and loving husband of Isabel, dearly loved father of Innes, Catherine, Fiona, Claire and Michelle, a much loved papa, father-in-law, brother, uncle and loved by all the extended family and friends. A graveside service will be held in Lairg Cemetery on Wednesday 13th January at 1.00 p.m. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortège will leave from the family home at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Lairg Community Nurses or sent to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS s/c 83-25-35. A/c 00254580 ref T/L Polson

MACKAY (Alness, formerly Tongue) - Margaret MacKay passed away peacefully at Redwoods Nursing Home, Alness, on Saturday, 2nd January, 2021, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Jackie (Alfie), loving mum of Sheena, Jim and Tommy, much loved mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Due to current restrictions a private service will be held at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 8th January, 2021, commencing at 2.00pm. Family flowers only but a donation, if desired, can be made for Redwoods Nursing Home, Alness. All enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services tel: 01349 880901.

HELLAN ROSE - Formerly of Droman, died suddenly on 1st January, 2021, following a stroke. Loved by many who were blest by her friendship, and who will treasure the memory of her kind and peaceable nature, her musical gifts and her lively mind. Her funeral will be from her home in Somerset. Donations to Medecins Sans Frontieres are kindly suggested, in lieu of flowers. Enquiries: Michael, tel. 01971 521729.

CAMERON (Lairg) - Peacefully in his home, 5 The Terrace, Lairg, on Sunday, 10th January, 2021, Hector 'Hec' Charles Cameron, beloved husband of Daisy, dearly loved father of Ivor, Alec, Irene, Leslie and Heather, much loved grandpa, great-grandpa, dear brother to Annie and loved by all the extended family and friends. A graveside service will be held in Lairg Cemetery on Friday, 15th January at 1.00pm. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortège will leave from the family home, 5 The Terrace, Lairg at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for The Chest, Heart and Stroke Association and Lairg Health Centre or can be sent by post to the funeral directors, Alasdair Rhind, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS - s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580 Ref. T./L Hec

MACDONALD - Dorothy R. Macdonald, formerly of Rose Cottage, Culrain, died peacefully on Tuesday, 5th January, 2021. Loved wife of the late Ian Macdonald, much loved mum of Elaine and Bruce, and gran to Gavin, Ian, Matthew, Hollie and Innes. Private funeral service will be held in South Lanark.

MURRAY (Dornoch) - Rosina Margaret Murray (née Leslie) passed away peacefully, at The Meadows, Dornoch, on Saturday, 26th December, 2020. Wife of the late John Murray, a treasured mam and mother-in-law to Leslie, Suzanne, Lorraine, Colin and Ingrid, adored and adoring gran to Jen, Fiona, Hannah, Jack and Tegan and a much loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Due to current restrictions, a private funeral service will be held at Proncynain Burial Ground on Thursday, 7th January, 2021. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, can be made at the service for Diabetes UK and Dementia UK. Funeral cortège to leave The Meadows Care Home at 10:40am travelling through the square, down Castle Street and then on to Proncynain Burial Ground. The family would like to thank all staff at The Meadows for their tremendous dedication and compassion in the care of Rosina for over seven years. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services, tel: 01349 880901.

MACKENZIE (Culkein, Stoer) - Peacefully, in the loving care of all at Innis Mhor Care Home, Tain, on Sunday, 27th December, 2020, Jemina Mackenzie, Culkein, Stoer, Lochinver, much loved sister of Barbara, Ella and the late Ishbel, Angie, Donald and Alistair, a dear sister-in-law of Ellen, a cherished aunt to all her many nieces and nephews, sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Stoer Cemetery on Wednesday, 6th January at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Red Cross in memory of Jemina or by post to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Director, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or by BACS to: RBS - s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580

PERCY - Michael H. Percy from Tain died suddenly, on 18th December, 2020, from natural causes, aged 81 years. Michael was born in Golspie to Harold Sutherland Percy and Helen Wiseman Percy. Michael was a widower to his late wife Angela Hind Percy. He is survived by his children Laura, Valerie, Iain, Bruce and Fiona and his two sisters Helen Bellany and Joan Lawrence. He will be sorely missed. Funeral service to be held at Inverness Crematorium under current restrictions, today, 31st December, 2020 at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, Michael requested any donations to go to Cancer Research in memory of his late wife. Enquiries to Mairi Russell Funeral Services, tel. 01349 880901.

TURNEY - At home, 11 Market Street, Brora, on Wednesday, 9th December 2020, Richard William Turney, aged 56 years, a much-loved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony was held at Inverness Crematorium on Tuesday, 15th December at 11.00am.

TRAILL - Peacefully, at Cambusavie Unit, Golspie, on Sunday, 20th December, 2020, Cathel aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Alice, much loved dad, father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

KINNAIRD (Stoer) - Suddenly at his home, 4 Lochend, Stoer, on Monday, 7th December, 2020, Robert Kinnaird, a dearly loved father and father-in-law, a loving granda and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 18th December at 1.00pm. No flowers please. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

MACKAY (Scotsburn) - Suddenly at her home, 'Shenavall', Lamington, Scotsburn, on Saturday, 5th December, 2020, Wilma née Sutherland (Lairg), a dearly loved wife of Hugh, a loving mother of Trevor and Paula, a much loved and devoted granny of Daryll, Heather and Ruairidh and loved by all the extended family and friends. Graveside service will be held in Lairg Cemetery on Thursday, 17th December at 1.00pm. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortège will leave from the family home, 'Shenavall', Lamington, Scotsburn at 12 noon. Thereafter to Lairg Parish Church for a short pause at 12.50pm, then going on to Lairg Cemetery for 1.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Macmillan nurses and Munlochy Animal Aid 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 00254580. Ref the late Wilma.

COGHILL (Brora) - Peacefully, on Saturday, 5th December, 2020, in the care of the wonderful staff at Migdale Hospital, Bonar Bridge, Andrew Coghill, Gower Court, Brora, a much loved dad of Adrian, Karlyn and the late Graeme, a caring grandad to Cameron Chloe and Oliver, a dear brother and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will take place in Clyne Cemetery, Brora on Tuesday, 22nd December at 1.00pm. For those wishing to pay their respects the cortège will leave from Gower Court at 12.40pm. Flowers may be sent to the funeral. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

SUTHERLAND (Lairg) - Very suddenly, in Migdale Hospital, Bonar Bridge on Tuesday, 8th December, 2020, Rhoda Alison Mackay, 8 Glenburn, Lairg, beloved wife of the late Angus, a much loved aunt and cousin, a dear 'special' grandmother to Johan and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Lairg cemetery on Wednesday, 16th December at 1.00pm. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortège will leave from the family home, 8 Glenburn, Lairg, at 12.40pm. Thereafter to Lairg cemetery for 1.00pm. The service will be streamed online and a link can be found on the funeral directors' website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24 hours prior. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Munlochy Animal Aid 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 00254580. Ref the late Rhoda.

BRYANT (Mid-Fearn, Ardgay) - Peacefully in Fodderty House Care Home, Dingwall, on Saturday, 5th December, 2020, Jean 'Jeannie' Isabella Christina Ross Bryant, formerly of Mid-Fearn, Ardgay. Much loved daughter of the late George and Dinah Dingwall, a loving sister of Patsy and Donnie, a dear aunt and loved by all the extended family and friends and her dear dog, Glen. Funeral service will be held in Creich Cemetery, Bonar Bridge on Saturday, 12th December at 11.00am. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortège will pass Mid-Fearn at 10.40am. Service can also be streamed from funeral director's website. (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com). Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Munlochy Animal Aid 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 00254580. Ref the late Jeannie.

GRANT (Inverness / Nairn / Dornoch) - Calum Edwards Grant, aged 73 years, passed away peacefully, on Friday, 4th December, 2020, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, following a short illness. Devoted husband of Phyllis, adoring dad of Ian. Very much loved. A dearly loved brother to Ian and Alan, a treasured son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. A respected businessman of great integrity through nearly 50 years at Macrae's Travel, Nairn. A valued and loyal friend who will be sorely missed and was a great support to many. Funeral service will be held in Proncynain Cemetery, Dornoch on Friday 11th December at 12 noon. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortège will leave from the family home, Merlewood Road, Inverness, at 9.45am, turning left on to Drummond Road, going along Muirfield Road, Annfield Road and then to Culcabock Road going past the golf course, then down by Raigmore Hospital making its way to Ross County Football Ground, Dingwall for a short pause at 10.45am. Thereafter arriving at Dornoch Square at 11.45am, on the way to Proncynain Cemetery for 12noon service. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Highland Hospice or by post to the Funeral Directors or donate by bacs to rbs – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580, ref t/l Calum. The service will also be live streamed and to link in, go to www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain. 01862 892521. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

DAGNALL (Golspie) - Peacefully, in the Cambusavie Unit, Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, on Monday, 29th November, 2020, Marilyn 'Mal' Bernadette Dagnall of Ben View, Kinghorn Court, Golspie, beloved wife of the late John and former husband Richard Fairclough, loving mother of Vicki and Mel, dear mother-in-law of Clive and Shaun, dearly loved nan of Rachael, Rebecca, Jessica and Hannah and loved by all the extended family and friends. Private funeral. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given for the Cambusavie Unit, Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie in memory of Mal by post to the funeral director or donate by bacs to rbs – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580, ref T/L Mal. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

ROSS (Golspie) - Suddenly at her home, 1 South Argo Terrace, Golspie, on Tuesday, 24th November, 2020, Elizabeth (Betty) née Sutherland. A dearly loved and caring mother of James and David, dear mother-in-law of Maureen and the late Mairi. A much loved and devoted granny of Stuart, Heather, Craig, Ewan and Karin, and a dearly respected friend and neighbour. Interred Golspie Cemetery on Wednesday, 2nd December, 2020.

KING (Lochinver) - Eileen Margaret Strathern, née Taylor. Peacefully, on 28th November, 2020, just before her 93rd birthday. Wife of the late Donald, and much loved mother of Pamela and Alistair. Many thanks to the staff of Oversteps Care Home, Dornoch. Private cremation. Donations to Scottish Wildlife Trust via https://eileen-margaretstrathern-king.muchloved.com or by cheque to Scottish Wildlife Trust, Harbourside House, 110 Commercial Street, Edinburgh EH6 6NP.

MacLEOD-BASU (Dornoch) - Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday, 25th November, 2020, Margaret 'Maggie' MacLeod, 'Dharamsala', 43 Elizabeth Crescent, Dornoch, beloved wife of Manish, a dearly loved twin sister and sister-in-law of Mary and Billy, a dear aunt to Mairi, Angus, Anne, Iain, Rinki, Tunti, Bulu, Babul, Julu, Miu, Chimpu, Pinto and Bua and loved by all the extended family and friends. A service was held in Proncynain Cemetery, Dornoch on Wednesday, 2nd December. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.