Clair Harper & Son T/A Sinclair Funeral Directors

Clair Harper & Son T/A Sinclair Funeral Directors Family owned and managed business established in 1850, serving Caithness, Sutherland and surrounding areas. Golden Charter funeral plans available.

Society of Allied & Independent Funerals Directors registered.

Thank you to everyone who’s submitted a memorial candle so far. We’ve now started to create your personalised virtual ca...
04/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who’s submitted a memorial candle so far. We’ve now started to create your personalised virtual candle posts, and they’ll begin to appear on our page shortly.

If you don't see your candle yet, please don't worry, we’ll share it soon. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/302076

02/03/2026

Simpson
Marty, Julie, and David wishes to thank all relatives, friends, and colleagues for the many cards, messages flowers baking and support following the sad death of Michael. To Sanders and his team for their efficient arrangments. To Sarah Wilkinson, Humanist for her service. To Jan Sutherland for her wonderful stag head wreath., and to Nethercliffe for their hospitality. Special thanks to the staff of the Accident and Emergency of Caithness General, to the paramedics and to the Fire Service. Finally a huge thank you to everyone who attended the service and graveside.

Remember your loved ones this Mother’s Day. From 02 March - 16 March we’ll be posting remembrance candles as a special t...
02/03/2026

Remember your loved ones this Mother’s Day.

From 02 March - 16 March we’ll be posting remembrance candles as a special token to those who can’t be with us this Mother’s Day.

If you would like to create a remembrance candle, please click the link below where you can choose a design and write a short message to a loved one.
Your candles will be posted to our page throughout the period.

https://gbnf.online/302076

02/03/2026

Grant
Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital Inverness on Saturday 21st February 2026, Norma, (nee Mackay), dearly loved wife of Alistair, 5 Campbell Avenue, Dunbeath. Loving mother of Shona and William, dear grandmother of Lauren, Rhona, Ryan and Calum. Funeral from Sinclair’s Restroom Macarthur Street Wick on Wednesday 4th March commencing at 11am thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to local charities. Collection at restroom doors.

27/02/2026

Catherine (Cath) Gunn (nee Banks)

Peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday 24th February 2026. Catherine Sinclair Gunn, nee Banks, of Hebron, Beaufoy Street, Wick, beloved wife of the late Peter, dearly loved mum of Peter, Pauline, Brian and Michael. Much loved Granny of Ashleigh, Chloe, Emma, Ryan, Rebecca and Elodie. Funeral from Sinclair's Rest Rooms on Friday 6th March, service commencing at 11.00am, thereafter to Wick Old Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the NSPCC. Collection at Rest Room doors.

27/02/2026

Cormack
The family wishes to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, messages, flowers, food, baking, visits and help following the sad death of Danny due to a Pulmonary Thromboembolism. A special thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for a beautiful service, Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors for their professional & efficient arrangements, to Queens Hotel for an excellent teas. Finally thank you to all who paid their respects and donated £918.21 for Wick Ambulance service.

We’re pleased to announce the return of Light a Candle for this year!You will soon be able to create online memorials to...
25/02/2026

We’re pleased to announce the return of Light a Candle for this year!

You will soon be able to create online memorials to remember your loved ones this Mother’s Day.

We'll be sharing virtual candles on our page between 02 March - 16 March. Remember, there is no cost for you or your family to get involved and create an online memorial. Look out for updates...

23/02/2026

MACKAY
Its with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Mackay, loving husband to Cathy, devoted dad to James, Donna, David and the late Trisha, proud grandad to Karla, Morgan, Logan and Carrie, and cherished great-grandad to Rowan. James was born on 22/02/1936 and passed away in Caithness General peacefully on Thursday 19th February 2026, surrounded by love. A devoted family man, James dedicated his life to those he cared for most. As a dad, he was a steady guiding hand, offering wisdom, strength and unwavering support. As a grandad, he was a source of warmth, laughter, and gentle encouragement, creating memories that will be cherished forever. He will be deeply missed and forever loved. Funeral private. Rest peacefully, James

20/02/2026

Mathiesen
Suddenly after an illness bravely borne at home surrounded by her family on Sunday 15th February 2026, Maureen, beloved partner to John, devoted mum to Emma and the late Ashley. Loving nana to Jorgie, Jax, Roxi-Rei, Mitchem, Niah and a friend to many. A celebration of Maureen’s life will take place from Sinclair’s restroom, Macarthur Street Wick on Wednesday 25th February commencing at 11am thereafter to Wick Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to Cancer Systemic Therapies Unit CGH Wick. Collection at restroom doors.

18/02/2026

GOVE
Mary, Wilson & Lewis owe much gratitude to many people, following the sad death of their mother Mary. Firstly, to Sanders and team for their efficient arrangements and kindly advice. To Sarah Wilkinson, Humanist for her comforting personal service. To Jan Sutherland Florist and Murray and Ellie at Mackays Hotel. Thank you too, to the many people who sent cards, flowers, baking/food and other gifts. Donations of £700 have been received and will be divided between Laurandy Day Care, SIMBA and Held in our Hearts (local).
Finally, to all the team at Seaview House Care Home. The genuine care, love and dignity shown to our mam since her admission enabled her to LIVE as best she could right to the end -thank you.

18/02/2026

McIntyre
Peacefully in Caithness General Hospital Wick after an illness bravely borne on Tuesday 17th February 2026, Rachel, beloved wife of Dougie, dear mother of David, Debbie and the late Alan and Iain. Cherished grandma to Jordan, Rachael, Jay, Lara-Jane, Connor, and Eilidh. Private cremation.

17/02/2026

McKiddie
David, Robert, Valerie and their families would like to sincerely thank all friends, colleagues and neighbours for the many thoughtful cards and messages, flowers and support following the sad passing of their father Gordon. Sincere thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for the warm and personal service, the staff of Sinclair Funeral Directors for their kindness, guidance and professionalism during this sad time. Thanks also to Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flowers and the Mackay's Hotel for their hospitality. The family would also like to specially thank the amazing NS carers who looked after their dad whilst at home and to all the staff of the Caithness General Hospital Rosebank Ward for their kindness and care shown during his stay there. A final thanks to everyone who paid their respects at the service and graveside and who generously donated £1129 to the Laurandy Day Centre in Wick.

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8 MacArthur Street
Wick
KW15AX

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+441955602066

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