
Death Notices

CRAIGIE

Isabella (Ella) passed away suddenly in The Balfour, aged 91, on Thursday, 9th October, 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Neil. Beloved mum, granny, nana and great granny. Forever in our hearts.
Drever

Bobby. Edinburgh. Peacefully at the Western General Hospital on Tuesday, 30th September, 2025, after a long hard fight. Beloved husband of Cathy, dearly loved dad of Derek, Scott and daughters-in-law Jo and Elisa, devoted grandad of Ingrid and Erik. Bobby was a loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend who will be sorely missed. Funeral service was held at Warriston Crematorium, Edinburgh, on Monday, 13th October.
HERKES

Bryce Crawford, loving husband to Raye, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, 4th October, 2025, aged 85. Sadly missed and fondly remembered.
Jamieson

Carroll IJ (nee Swanney) passed away at Macmillan on the 8th October, 2025, aged 73. She will be forever missed by her children, Allan and Karen, and by the rest of her family and friends. Her funeral will be held at John Corse Funeral Directors at 11.00am on Friday the 17th October and then on to St. Olaf’s. Family flowers only please. Donations to Macmillan Orkney gratefully received. Taken too soon.
Krukowski

Paul died suddenly at home on Tuesday, 7th October, aged 79. He is survived by his beloved wife Karen, his children Mara and Paul and grandchildren Ryan Amy James and Michael. The funeral service will be performed by Marlyn Firth at St Ninians Kirk Deerness on Friday, 24th October, at 2pm. Afterwards at the Deerness Distillery. All welcome, casual dress, no flowers and any donations to the Friends of St Ninians Kirk.
Linklater

Peacefully at The Balfour hospital on 5th October, 2025, Margaret Ann Sabiston (nee Corrigall) of West Cottage, Orphir. Beloved wife of the late Jackie, mother of the late Jack and mother-in-law to Pat.
MAINLAND

Mabel, formerly of Seaview, Birsay, and latterly Smiddybrae, Dounby, died peacefully in The Balfour hospital on 6th October, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Harvey, much-loved mum, granny and great-granny.
PEDDIE

John (Ian) peacefully passed away in The Balfour hospital on the 13th October, 2025, aged 89. Beloved husband to the late Morag, will be very sadly missed by his children Karen, Kevin and the late John. Much-loved by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, father-in-law and brother.
Sinclair

Moira, Moironna, Longhope, passed away suddenly but peacefully at The Balfour hospital on Sunday, 12th October, aged 83. Wife to Ronnie, loving mum & granny. Will be sadly missed by family and friends.
SINCLAIR

Phyllis (nee Martins) passed away peacefully in MacMillan on 7th October 2025, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Stan and mother to Clifford, and much-loved mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, sister, aunt and friend. Many thanks to all the staff at MacMillan for their excellent care. Sadly missed.