Death Notices

BRUCE.

BRUCE. – Sylvia, aged 82, passed away peacefully at The Balfour hospital, on 5th November, 2025, surrounded by her family. A special Ma to John, Kim, Robert and Anne, dear mother-in-law, sister and auntie, and beloved granny and great-granny. Will be sorely missed by us all.

FLETT.

FLETT. – John William, tragically on Sunday, 19th October, aged 74.  A loving husband to Ingrid, dear dad to David and Kylie, father-in-law to Danielle and Michael, grandad to Logan, Hallie and Ellen.  He will be sadly missed by all.  Funeral on Saturday, 15th November, at 11am at Stromness Church.

HAY.

HAY. – Elizabeth (Liz) peacefully at Macmillan with her family by her side on Saturday 8th November, aged 78. Much-loved mother, mother-in-law, granny and great-granny.

MCEWEN.

MCEWEN. – Very suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday, 8th November, 2025, William (Billy), aged 64 years. Loving husband of Sheena, doting dad of Carmen, Alix and Anna, dear grandad to Finlay and Ava. Sadly missed by all his family and friends.

PLATT.

PLATT. – Irene Jacqueline (Jackie), aged 67, of Trocaire, St. Margaret’s Hope. Peacefully in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on 8th November. Dearly loved wife of Chris and mother of Charlotte Joy. Private service at graveside and memorial service will be advised later.

THOMSON.

THOMSON. – (Inverness, formerly Southness, North Ronaldsay)  Frank passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at home, Fairfield Road,  Inverness, on Sunday, 2nd November, 2025, aged 87.  Beloved husband of Pearl, dear father of Fraser, Frances and Pamela. Funeral private at Frank’s own request. All enquiries to Mairi Urquhart & Son, tel: 01349 880901.