Death Notices
BURR.
A thanksgiving service will be held at 11am on 18th May, at John G. Corse Funeral Home, Kirkwall. Donations if desired to Marengo Road Centre. Charity No.SCO21165 Sort:80-08-66
A/C:00484692 OR Asha (Hope for Girls) Charity No.SCO33691 www.give.net/20037812
Direct payments can be made to Asha A/C:00388608 Sort:30-25-82
JOHNSTON.
JOHNSTON. – Moira (nee Tulloch), aged 58, passed away in Macmillan on Friday, 8th May, after a brave and hard-fought battle. Beloved wife of Derek, much-loved mum to Garry, Ryan, Alanah and Kyle, and a devoted granny to Jude, Arlo and Orrin. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends, who will never forget the love and strength she showed.
NICOLSON.
NICOLSON. – Evelyn (nee Binnie) passed away peacefully on 4th May, at the Macmillan Ward, The Balfour hospital, after a brave battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Much-loved wife of Gary, devoted mum to Kirsten and Melanie, dear mother-in-law to Clive and Sandy, and a much-loved gran to Sam, Alex, Fraser and Ellen and step-gran to Jordan and Jaimie. A dear relative and friend to many, who will be sorely missed. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, 14th May, at 12 noon, at John Corse Funeral Directors, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Thereafter the cortege will leave the funeral home at approximately 12.30pm, travelling along Foreland Road, Holm Branch Road, Holm Road, Dundas Crescent, School Place, King Street, St Catherine’s Place, Shore Street, Ayre Road, Pickaquoy Road, Junction Road, Wellington Street, returning to funeral home. No flowers please. Donations to Macmillan Orkney.
SMITH.
SMITH. – Kenneth (Ken) died peacefully on 7th May in The Balfour hospital, aged 97. He was a much-loved father to his daughters and was a friend to many. He will be deeply missed.