No surprises either that the BBC's scummy revenue generation bullies, TV Licensing, had previously been notified of the elderly lady's passing.
It's a story we hear all too regularly, so bear that in mind when you read TV Licensing's insincere apology and excuses at the foot of this article.
Margaret Doherty, of the Inverclyde town of Gourock, was only a few days after her 105 years when she died at the Alt-Na-Craig Nursing Home on 28th January 2018.
Despite her considerable age, it was understandably a distressing time for Margaret's son Michael Doherty. In the weeks following his mother's death Michael diligently set about notifying all the relevant agencies of her passing, which included TV Licensing.
Michael informed TV Licensing that he wished to cancel the TV licence of his mother's house in the town's Shore Street, which would no longer be occupied.
Three months after his mother's death Michael slammed TV Licensing for sending one of its caustic missives to his mother's now empty home.
The Glasgow Evening Times published an article about Michael's disgust for TV Licensing's heavy-handed methods of enquiry and disrespectful attitude towards his recently bereaved family.
Skip forward a year and TV Licensing has done exactly the same thing by sending a second letter addressed to the late Mrs Doherty to her empty former home, which remains within the family.
The TV Licensing threatogram warned that if a TV licence wasn't obtained for the property heavies from the (mythical) local 'enforcement division' would pay a visit.
The menacing letter continued that Mrs Doherty would be interviewed under caution and could face a fine of £1,000 along with a criminal record.
Michael, 79, who lives in the town's Regent Court, said: "I can't believe they sent the letter the first time when my mum was living in the Alt-Na-Craig home.
"But now they have sent it again and she died a year ago.
"My mum never had a debt in her life.
"She paid all her bills in time.
"It is a disgrace and I want a written apology."
A spokeswoman for TV Licensing tried to justify the organisation's abysmal conduct: "We're sorry for any concern our letters to Mr Doherty's property have caused him.
"When we're notified about vacant properties we stop sending letters for a period of time, but this can only be temporary as we have a duty to collect the licence fee and circumstances may change at the address, such as new occupants moving in.
"We've put a stop on mailings at the address for the time being, and will be contacting Mr Doherty to apologise."
TV Licensing issued virtually the exact same apology a year ago, so it remains to be seen whether it is true to its word on this occasion.
Given TV Licensing's propensity to dishonesty and abysmal customer service, we very much doubt it somehow.
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