'Isle of tears' to mourn family lost in killer storm.Byline: CAITLIN MACKAY THE funerals of the MacPherson family tragically killed during storms in the Western Isles Western Isles or Western Islands, Scotland: see Hebrides, the. will take place tomorrow. Little Hannah, five, and Andrew, seven, will be laid to rest with their parents Murdina and Archie and Murdina's dad Calum Campbell. Police will close several roads on South Uist South Uist (Scottish Gaelic: Uibhist-a-Deas) is an island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. In the 2001 census it had a usually resident population of 1,818. There is a nature reserve and a number of sites of archaeological interest, including the only location in Great in anticipation of a large turnout by the close-knit community to pay its last respects Noun 1. last respects - the act of expressing respect for someone who has died; "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside" deference, respect - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very . The family went missing last Tuesday as 100mph-plus gales lashed the islands. They were fleeing the MacPhersons' flooded Eochar home when their two-car convoy convoy Vessels sailing under the protection of an armed escort. Since the 17th century, neutral powers have claimed the right of convoy in wartime, providing warships to escort their merchantmen and keep them secure from search or seizure. was engulfed by huge waves on a remote causeway and swept into the sea. The family was reported missing on Wednesday, and 36-year-old Archie's body was first to be found. Searchers discovered their bodies one by one. Andrew's was the last to be recovered on Thursday. Tomorrow's service will take place at St Mary's Church, Griminish, Benbecula - the island north of South Uist and Calum's home. Police will close the Griminish road between the church and the west junction with the B892 at Caley Timber at 9am. It will reopen for mourners to get to Nunton Cemetery afterwards, to bury Calum, 67. The funeral procession will then continue south to Eochar and then on to Ardavachar cemetery for the burial of the family. CAPTION(S): STORM VICTIMS: Hannah and Andrew |
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