Tributes to Staggies' super-fan Gary Bisset (51) following sudden death with Ross County FC set to honour memory of Embo man at next home match
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TRIBUTES are being paid to a Ross County FC super-fan who has died at the age of 51.
Gary Bisset was well known amongst the Staggies' support and on away buses to matches around the country.
Mr Bisset, from Embo, died "very suddenly" at Raigmore Hospital on Monday.
A funeral ceremony has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 15 in the grounds of Embo Community Hall at noon.
There will be a minute's applause in his memory before the kick-off of the Dingwall club's next home match against Hearts.
The club's supporters' liaison officer Kenny Maclennan tweeted: "On Monday we lost a dear friend and fellow Staggie Gary Bisset, 'Gaz'.
"Gary was well known to Ross County supporters and a regular on the BISC away buses.
"Gary was also the face behind the Ross County Supporters Club social media channels.
"Sadly I don’t have enough words to describe the feeling of loss and shock I’m sure we all feel.
"There will be a tribute and minute's applause held before kick-off at our next home game v Hearts.
"Our love and thoughts go to Nancy, Jake,Siobhan and family at this terribly sad time."
A funeral notice describes him as a dear friend and work colleague to many.
He worked as a delivery driver for Menzies.
Friends are respectfully invited to Wednesday's funeral and donations if wished can be given at the ceremony to the Chest, Heart and Stroke Association or by post to Alasdair Rhind, funeral directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.
The funeral ceremony will be followed by a cremation in private.
Friends and fellow fans expressed their shock and support for Mr Bisset's family.
One tweeted: "Shocked to read this. Loved a banter with Gary. Condolences to all."
Mark Boag added: "Truly gutted to hear this. Gaery was great craic with us Caley fans, giving and receiving some good banter over the years. Thoughts are with his family and friends."
