BURNS Katie, Strathaven and formerly Wick, very peacefully, at home in Strathaven, on Wednesday, 24th April, 2024, Kathleen Mary (nee McEwan), aged 82 years, retired nursing sister and matron. Beloved wife of the late Dr Ian James Burns, dearly loved mum of Jane-Anne, Niall, Mairi and Michael, a loving nana, sister, mother-in-law and auntie Katie to many, RIP. Remains to be received into St Joachim's RC Church, Malcolm Street, Wick on Thursday, 16th May, at 6.30pm. Funeral on Friday, 17th May, requiem mass in church at 12 noon; thereafter to Wick Cemetery, Harrow Road, Wick, cortege arriving at 1.00pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, bright clothing welcomed. Family flowers only please but, if desired, a retiring collection will be taken at the church for Katie's favourite charities.