Death Notices

DEARNESS

DEARNESS. – Peacefully, at Windyedge Care Home, Forfar, on Friday, 13th June, 2025, Maureen, aged 92 years. Devoted wife of the late Ian, much-loved mother of Wendy and Mark. Funeral private at Maureen’s own request.

DICKSON

DICKSON. – Peacefully on Saturday, 14th June, 2025, Dr. Jack Dickson, aged 100 years, of Carnoustie, former Whitehaven GP, sailor and singer. Dearly loved husband of the late Lita, and much-loved dad to Gordon, Ian and Lyn. Held in affection as father-in-law, granpa and great-granpa. A celebration of his life will be held in Parkgrove Crematorium, Friockheim, on Monday, 30th June, at 10.30am, thereafter to Carnoustie Golf Hotel. All family and friends are welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for RNLI and MSF will be received at the crematorium.

FLETT

FLETT. – Ida (nee Rosie), 3 Slater Street, Kirkwall, passed away peacefully at Smiddybrae on 16th June, aged 98. Beloved wife of the late Albert and a much-loved mother, granny and great-granny. Fondly remembered and now at rest.

JOHNSTONE

JOHNSTONE. – Agnes passed away peacefully at The Balfour on 17th June, 2025. Wife of Dave and cherished mum to Pamela, David and Ann, a very much-loved Gwanny to Paige, Cria, Matt, Harvey and Archie, and Gaga Jo to Evie and Arran. Sadly missed by the family.

ROSS

ROSS. -~Robert (Bob) passed away peacefully at Macmillan Ward, The Balfour hospital, on Wednesday, 18th June, 2025, aged 73. Much- loved husband of Linda, adored dad to Pete, Debbie and Mandy, and dear grandad to Bailey, Maddie, Joe, Andrew, Zain and Ruaridh. He will be greatly missed by us all and everyone who has had the pleasure of knowing him. Bob’s funeral will be in Orkney Theatre at 11am on Saturday, 28th June. A video link is also available for those unable to attend.

YOUNG

YOUNG. -~HARRAY, ORKNEY. Very sadly, at Seafield Hospital, Buckie, on Saturday, 21st June, 2025, Ella Scott, nee Sinclair, aged 80 years, passed away. Beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved and devoted mum of Justine and her husband Mark. Very proud and loving granny of Ava and dear sister of Vivian. Funeral service private.