Death Notices

MACKAY (Golspie). Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital, on 14th July, 2024, John Mackenzie Mackay (FRD), 1 Ferry Road, Golspie. Loving husband of the late Elizabeth, adored father of Mary, John and Marion, loving grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Funeral service will take place at the Fountain Road Hall, Golspie, today (Friday), 19th July, 2024, at 1pm; thereafter to Golspie Cemetery.

MACLEAN Passed away peacefully, at the home of her daughter, at 4 Tulloch Place, Bonar Place, Bonar Bridge, on Monday, 15th July, 2024, Janet Christine Maclean (nee McWilliams), North Kessock, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, most loving mother to Donald, Liz, Roddie and John, dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. Funeral service on Thursday, 25th July, at 2.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations invited for the Bradbury Centre.

WICKHAM (Surrey, formerly Dornoch). Robert Joseph Johnstone Wickham (Bob) passed away peacefully, at home with family by his side, on Sunday, 7th July, 2024, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Ella, much loved father of Elizabeth and Margaret, dear father-in-law, adored grandpa and great-grandpa and a loving brother of William and Walter. A good friend to many, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Safely in harbour. Funeral service to be held at Dornoch Firth Parish Church (Dornoch Cathedral) on Friday, 26th July, 2024, commencing at 12 noon; thereafter to Dornoch East Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but a donation, if desired, can be made at the service for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. A live stream link will be available online at: mairiurquhartandson.com/robert-wickham All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01862 810492.

SIM (Tain). Peacefully, in his home, 30 St Vincent's Road, Tain, on Friday, 28th June, 2024, Alexander 'Alex' Brownlee Sim, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Irene, a much loved father of Gordon, Stuart and Craig and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Helmsdale Church of Scotland, on Monday, 15th July, at 11am. All friends respectfully invited. Thereafter a private cremation. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Kidney Cancer Scotland or send 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. Service to be live streamed from the church and graveside. Full details will be posted on our website: www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com, 24 hours prior.

MCKENZIE (Huntly/Drumbeg). Peacefully, at Deveron Care Home, Huntly on Friday, 5th July, 2024, Baba (née Macaulay), aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenny, treasured mum and mother-in-law of Moira and Graeme, Catriona and David and Wilma and Lenny, a very proud granny and great-granny, sister of the late Donnie. Funeral private.

GOW Blossom Gow (nee Whittet) of Dornoch, passed away peacefully, on 7th July, 2024. Funeral at Dornoch Cathedral, on 18th July, at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations to Highland Hospice.

CRAWFORD (Brora) It is with great sadness, that we announce the sudden passing of our dear daughter, Chiala, at her home in Inverness, on Sunday, 23rd June, 2024, aged 43 years. Cherished mam of Innes and Struan, much loved daughter of Sandy and Fiona, sister of Kier, loving daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, auntie, cousin and an amazing friend to many. Private service to be held. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son. Tel. 01862 810492.

GIBB Peacefully, at Mull Hall Residential Care Home, Invergordon, on Monday, 10th June, 2024, Catherine (Cathy), aged 90 years, of 74 Portgower, Helmsdale. Widow of the late Walter Gibb, much loved mother of Adiran, Dorinda and Elizabeth, loving grandmother of John, Ewan, Lizzie, Nicolle, Mallory and Lucas, great-grandmother of Eilidh and Freyja, sadly missed by all. Funeral service will take place at Inverness Crematorium on Monday, 1st July, 2024, at 1pm. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, can be given in lieu at the door for Dementia Scotland.

ANDREW (Brora). Zena's long holiday in Brora is now over. Funeral service private at her own request. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

McKIM Peacefully, in Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, on Saturday, 15th June, 2024, John, aged 94 years, of Inchverry, Tongue. Beloved husband of the late Bell, much loved dad, father-in-law and grandad. At rest.

MACBEATH Peacefully, at the Meadows Care Home Dornoch on Saturday, 22 June, 2024, Neil aged 89 years of 'Bethlair' Ross Terrace Brora, beloved husband of Joan for 62 years, much loved father of Donna and James, a proud granda to Jenna, Jon and Lauren, also a dear great granda, brother, uncle and father-in-law. Funeral service will be held at Clyne Church of Scotland, Brora on Saturday 29 June 2024 at 11.15 am and thereafter to Brora Cemetery, all welcome to attend. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be given in lieu at the Church door for the Meadows Comfort Fund. No house visitors please at the family's request

STEWART (Golspie). Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 17th June, 2024, Patricia 'Patsy' Stewart (nee Angus), Altnaguala, Fountain Road, Golspie. Much loved wife of the late Charles Stewart, loving mother of Larry and Angus, much loved mother-in-law and grandmother. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral to take place at the Fountain Hall, Golspie on Wednesday, 26th June, 2024, at 1pm; thereafter to Golspie Cemetery. Family flowers only with donations, if desired, to Golspie Medical Centre.

MACMANUS Peacefully at home, in Kingston upon Thames, on Sunday, 9th June, 2024, and after a long illness bravely borne, Gilbert, aged 85 years. Eldest son of the late Elizabeth Campbell (nee Stewart), Golspie, and elder brother to Edwin and Alexander. Private funeral service. Now at peace.

SIMPSON Very Rev. Dr James A. Simpson. At home, on Thursday, 30th May, 2024, Jim, so loved by Helen, wife of 64 years, proud and loving dad of Morag and Derick, Neil and Anne, Graeme and Lorna, Alistair and Laura, and Elaine, much loved papa of Sally, Rhona and Matt, Isla, Kyle, Liam, Ben, Kate, Natalie and Kai, adoring great-grandfather to Issy and Minnie. After a private family cremation, a service of Thanksgiving will be held in St Leonard's in the Field Church, Perth on Tuesday, 11th June at 1pm, to which all are warmly invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, to Cystic Fibrosis Research and Bankfoot Church Centre.

MATHESON (Dornoch). At the Cambusavie Unit, Golspie on Sunday, 26th May, 2024 with great courage and dignity, Marie (nee Main), formerly Helmsdale, Brora and latterly 10 Roderick Court, Dornoch. Beloved wife for 67 years of Thomas, a much loved mum of Fiona, mother-in-law of William, devoted granny to Michael and Bryan, sister of Alistair and loved by her extended family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Clyne Church of Scotland, Brora on Tuesday, 4th June at 12 noon; thereafter to Brora Cemetery. All family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be given for Clyne Fabric Fund and Tear Fund.

OMAND (Bonar Bridge). Peacefully, in Migdale Hospital, Bonar Bridge, on Thursday, 23rd May, 2024, Eric L. Omand, aged 97 years, formerly of Tulloch Road, Bonar Bridge. Beloved husband of the late 'Betty', a much loved father and father-in-law of Agnes and Aldie, a dearly loved grandad of Eric and Callum, a loving great-grandad and great-great-grandad and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in private at his own request. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

POLSON (Helmsdale). Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Innis Mhor Care Home, Tain, on Sunday, 19th May, 2024, Annora (nee MacKenzie), beloved wife of the late Donald, devoted mam of Caroline, Alasdair and Anne, much loved granny to Gillian, Rachel, Jamie and John, doting great granny of Annie and Millie, loving mother-in-law to Jim, Barbara and Angus. Funeral service will take place at the Church of Scotland, Helmsdale, on Monday, 27th May, 2024, at 11.45am; and thereafter to Helmsdale Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, may be given in lieu to Innis Mhor Care Home, Tain.

WILSON (Canada, formally Strathnaver and Dornoch). Peacefully, at home, Alistair William, with family by his side, on 9th May, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Audrey, much loved dad of Richard and Allan, loving grandpa of Fiona, Callum, Holden and Connor and a friend to all. A memorial service to celebrate Alistair's life will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 339-12th Street, Brandon Manitoba today (Friday) 17th May, 2024. The service will stream live on the brockiedonovan.com website. Interment of his ashes in Strathnaver Cemetery will be announced later.

KEITH Isobel Keith (nee Laughton) sadly passed away, on Monday, 13th May, 2024, at Milton Farm, Reay. Much loved wife of Iain, dearly loved mam of Jacqueline and Ailsa, devoted granny to Ailsa, George, Clara and Angus. Loving mother-in-law to George and Andy. Funeral service within Reay Church of Scotland, on Monday, 27th May, service commencing at 11.00am; thereafter to Milton Farm, Reay. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, Donations, if desired, may be given at the service in aid of MacMillan Nurses.

MOUAT (Shetland, formerly Sutherland). Suddenly, but peacefully, at ARI, on Wednesday, 1st May, 2024, Monica Mouat, aged 88 years. Dear wife of the late Stephen, a cherished mother, grandmother and aunt. Funeral service in Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes, Aberdeenshire on Tuesday, 14th May at 4pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, can be made to a charity of your choice in Monica's memory. For those unable to attend please use the following link to access the livestream: www.briansmithfuneralservices.co.uk/MonicaMouat/ Memorial service and ashes interment in Shetland to be announced at a later date. Monica will be very sadly missed by all who knew her.