Death Notices

TAYLOR. – Captain John Linklater (Ian).
Peacefully at Hamnavoe House, with his family by his side, on Friday, 13th February, 2026, aged 94 years. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. Funeral service at Stromness Church of Scotland on Monday, 23rd February, at 12noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. A collection will be taken in aid of Hamnavoe House Activities Fund.

VESCO. – (Forres).  We mourn the loss of Barbara (Babs), nee Burgon, on Thursday, 5th February, 2026, in her 94th year, of Drumduan Road, Forres. (Retired school teacher in Orkney and Forres, manager of Red Cross and established Alzheimer’s Scotland shop
Forres). Dear wife of the late Alex, much-loved mum to Kay, David and Lynn, and a loving granny and great-granny.  Barbara’s remains, as was her request, donated to Anatomy Research, A.R.I. Memorial service in St Laurence Church, Forres, on Friday, 6th March, at 11.30am to which all friends are respectfully invited. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimers Scotland can be made at church door. Enquiries please to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors, Forres, 01309 674383.