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Death Notices

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DONALDSON

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DONALDSON. – Catherine, wife of the late George, much-loved mum of 8, granny of 16 and great-granny of 7, died peacefully at The Balfour hospital on 11th June, 2025, aged 90. At peace. Private cremation at her request.

KERR

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KERR. – Thomas Martin passed away in Macmillan on 14/6/25, aged 59 years. Beloved husband of Lorraine and will also be greatly missed by his son Thorfinn. Taken too soon.

MOAR

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MOAR. – James A. (Jimmy) passed away peacefully at The Balfour hospital on the 10th June, 2025, aged 73 years. He was a loving father to Kelly and father-in-law to Jameel, and a wonderful grandfather to Zidan. He will be very sadly missed, but always remembered in our hearts and very much loved by us all.

SCOTT

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SCOTT. – John Budge died peacefully at home aged 84, on 14th June, 2025.  Dear husband to Linda, father to John.  Graveside service on Monday, 23rd June, at 12 noon, at St Peter’s Church, East Side, South Ronaldsay.  Donations to Parkinson’s.

SHEARER

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SHEARER. – Anthony (Tony), passed away peacefully at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London, on 30th May, 2025, aged 86.  Beloved husband of Eileen, stepfather to Michael and Fiona, dear grandfather and great-grand-father.  Funeral to take place in Eltham, London, on 14th July, 2025, at 12.30pm.  A video link is available for those unable to attend.

SILLARS

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SILLARS. – Robert, aged 66 years, born in Stronsay, Orkney, and formerly of Sannox and Brodick, Isle of Arran.  Passed away at St. Heliers Hospital, Surrey, on 13th June, 2025.
Loving son of the late Anna and Robert Sillars.  He will be greatly missed by his twin sisters Edna and Anne, their families, his many friends both in Scotland and in England, and at Gatwick Airport, where  he worked for many years.
He will be in our hearts forever.

TAYLOR

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TAYLOR. – Morgan Oliver Tattersall, 23, died in Aberdeen on 28th May, 2025. Beloved son of Corina and Sean, brother of Oscar and Heath, eldest grandson of Linda Knight, and Mick and the late Pat Taylor. Gone too soon. His funeral will be held at the Milestone Church, Dounby, 11am Friday, 27th June.