Acknowledgements

SYRED Liz and family wish to thank relatives, friends and carers for their love, support, messages, cards and flowers which they have received. They have greatly helped through their recent loss of Richard. Thanks and gratitude also goes to Chris and Sarah Dowling, Pastors of King's Inverness and all who helped make the day go smoothly and with dignity. Many thanks also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their kindness and support with the funeral on the day and all the arrangements.

CARROLL The family of the late Elizabeth Carroll (nee O'Loan) wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Many thanks to all those who attended the funeral service and donated so generously to SSPCA. Special thanks to Celebrant Maria Dickson and Liz's niece Lisa Kotrys for their uplifting service. Thanks also to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their excellent funeral arrangements.

FRASER Pat and family of the late William (Bill) Fraser, Eskadale, Kiltarlity, wish to convey their sincerest thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them. Special thanks to The Highland Hospice and Shirley-Ann from Macmillan for the care and compassion shown to Bill. Grateful thanks to Rev Drew Kumza for his comforting service and for his support before Bill's passing. Thanks to William T Fraser and Son for their kindness and assistance with all the funeral arrangements, to Mr Ronnie Shaw for his musical accompaniment, to Angela Hunter for the beautiful floral tribute and the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality. Finally, thanks to all those who attended the service and generously donated £630 to Macmillan Nurses.

LIGERTWOOD (Inverness). John, Jeanette and Pat wish to thank all relatives and friends for the many thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, phone calls and flowers, following the death of Aileen on 5th April. Grateful thanks also to the staff of the Haematology Department at Raigmore Hospital and Cairn Medical Practice, for their care and kindness over the last few months. Our thanks to the support from Inshes East Church and for Rev David Scott's fitting celebration of Aileen's life at the funeral service. Special thanks to the many who paid their last respects at William T Fraser and Son's funeral home.

MCNEILL The family of the late George McNeill would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Ward GB, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Halde Pottinger for his fitting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Munlochy Animal Aid in memory of George.

WILSON The family of William (Bill) Wilson wish to extend their sincere heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of love and sympathy following the unexpected death of Bill, a much loved husband, best dad, special papa, father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, friend and neighbour. While respected as a skilled scientist, every message spoke of Bill's qualities of kindness, humility, integrity, wisdom, loyalty and encourager of others. Our thanks go to Rev. Canon Dr Iain Macritchie and Rev. Steven Manders who led the family with sensitivity through the service of committal, followed by 'A Time to Remember' where many joined us to remember Bill through his life of faith, his time with Rotary and the ATC and his devotion to his family. Thanks to Fiona Sellars the organist. Our thanks also go to the staff of Nairn Town & County Hospital and Nairn Medical Practice who cared for Bill with compassion, gentleness and dignity during his short illness. Their care was extended to the family helping us through the saddest of times. Sincere thanks go to Jim Clark and his team for the funeral arrangements offered with patience, quiet efficiency and genuine warmth. Thanks to Nairn Golf Club for hosting the 'Final Toast' to Bill and to the Flower shop in Nairn. Finally, thank you to those who generously donated to 1068 (Nairn Squadron) ATC and Listen Well Scotland in memory of dear Bill. "His love is with us always and forever."

MACDONALD The family of the late Norman Macdonald (Norrie) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received following the loss of Norman. Special thanks to the district nurses (East Sector) and the staff at the Highland Hospice, who cared for him so well in his final days. Thank you to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring and professional handling of all funeral arrangements. Thanks also to those who attended the service and donated so generously the amount of £1,497 to the Highland Hospice.

MACLEAN The family of the late Martin MacLean of Kilmorack, Beauly, wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has offered their love, support and sympathy during this sad time. We are so grateful to the staff at Aird Medical Practice, Beauly, Ward 5C and GA Raigmore and the Beauly Community Nursing Team. We were deeply touched by the overwhelming number who attended the funeral and raised £1,150 for Macmillan Nurses. Special thanks to Rev. Gordon Martin, Muir of Ord Free Church and William T. Fraser and Son Funeral Directors for their kindness and help in handling the funeral arrangements. A final thanks to Oops-a-Daisy florist, Beauly, for the beautiful flowers.

WILSON The family of William (Bill) Wilson wish to extend their sincere heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of love and sympathy following the unexpected death of Bill, a much loved husband, best dad, special papa, father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, friend and neighbour. While respected as a skilled scientist, every message spoke of Bill's qualities of kindness, humility, integrity, wisdom, loyalty and encourager of others. Our thanks go to Rev. Canon Dr Iain Macritchie and Rev. Steven Manders who led the family with sensitivity through the service of committal, followed by 'A Time to Remember' where many joined us to remember Bill through his life of faith, his time with Rotary and the ATC and his devotion to his family. Thanks to Fiona Sellars the organist. Our thanks also go to the staff of Nairn Town & County Hospital and Nairn Medical Practice who cared for Bill with compassion, gentleness and dignity during his short illness. Their care was extended to the family helping us through the saddest of times. Sincere thanks go to Jim Clark and his team for the funeral arrangements offered with patience, quiet efficiency and genuine warmth. Thanks to Nairn Golf Club for hosting the 'Final Toast' to Bill and to the Flower shop in Nairn. Finally, thank you to those who generously donated to 1068 (Nairn Squadron) ATC and Listen Well Scotland in memory of dear Bill. "His love is with us always and forever."

BENNETT The family of the late John (Ian) Bennett would like to express our sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours who sent their condolences and attended dad's funeral service and gave generously to the Hospice's Sunflower Carers. Heartfelt thanks to Marie Curie Nurses, Sunflower Home Carers and Inverness West Team district nurses, whose exceptional and compassionate care allowed dad to have his last days at home. To Celebrant Glynis Woodhead for the beautiful service and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

DOWLING/HUTCHEON The family of the late Gillian Dowling wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind messages of sympathy extended to them after the sad and sudden loss of Gillian. Thanks to staff at Raigmore and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Hospitals, Celebrant Glynis Woodhead for her uplifting service, Sarah and staff at Inverness Golf Club and Vicki Fraser and team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to all who attended the service and gave so generously to Munlochy Animal Aid where £975.35 was raised.

NICOLL The family of the late Ian Maxwell Nicoll would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Deepest gratitude to the incredible team at Highland Hospice Sunflower Home Care for their unwavering support, compassion and dedication in Ian's final weeks. Sincere thanks to all the staff at Southside Road Surgery. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, Matt Dalziel and Ewan Currie for their personal tributes, organist Pam McCulloch for her musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Wild Gorse for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Highland Hospice Sunflower Home Care and Launchpad in memory of Ian.

CONNELLY Rhona and family of the late James (Jim) Connelly would like to sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy cards, phone calls and flowers. Special thanks to Rev Pamela Kennedy for a comforting service. Thanks to Ward GA Raigmore Hospital for their excellent care and thanks to local doctors. Thanks to The Star Inn for their hospitality. Thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers. Thanks also to those who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £747.15 to Macmillan Nurses. Thank you to David M Ellen for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements.

JOINER The family of the late David Joiner sincerely thank all neighbours, friends and relatives for their kind expressions of sympathy at this sad time. Sincere thanks to Pastor Alasdair MacLeod for a beautiful service. Grateful thanks to Dr Matheson and all the carers and nurses who cared for David so well during the final days of his life. Thanks also to all at William T. Fraser and Son for their excellent service.

MACKINTOSH The family of the late William Mackintosh, of Glengarry Road, Inverness, wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who have offered their love, support and sympathy during this difficult time. We are especially grateful to the doctors and nurses of Ward 7A at Raigmore Hospital for the compassionate care given to William in his final months. We were deeply touched by the overwhelming number of people who attended the funeral to pay their respects. Special thanks go to Reverend John Ferguson and the Kingsview Christian Centre, as well as to all at M&D MacLeod Funeral Directors for their kindness and sensitivity in handling the funeral arrangements.

ROBISON The family of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Robison would like to pass on their sincere thanks to friends and neighbours for their lovely messages of sympathy and their flowers during our sad loss. Many thanks to staff in Ward GC at Raigmore Hospital, to Culloden Surgery and also to Celebrant Glynis Woodhead for an uplifting service. The sum of £214 was collected for the Highland Hospice. Many thanks also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and support.

FENION The family of the late Joan MacKinnon Fenion would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the Highland Hospice for their care and attention. Thanks also to Halde Pottinger for his fitting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Joan.

MACDONALD The family of the late Christine (Kirsty) MacDonald would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who have offered their love, support and sympathy to them during this difficult time. Grateful thanks to the local doctors, nurses and carers who cared for mam while being at home. We were deeply moved by the overwhelming amount who attended the funeral to pay their respects and donated so generously the amount of £1297.80 to Macmillan Cancer Care. Special thanks to Rev. Murdo Campbell and Rev. Douglas MacKeddie for their comforting service. Sincere thanks to Knockbain Free Church for providing a lovely tea. Finally, thank you to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitivity and care with funeral arrangements.

MACMILLAN Maureen and family would like to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends for all cards and messages of sympathy received when Sandy passed away. Also thank you to Ward 6C Raigmore Hospital and to carers and district nurses who cared for Sandy in his last few weeks. Thanks to Alan Dunbar for his beautiful service and William T. Fraser & Son for their care and support to all the family.

WILLIAMSON The family of the late Crystelle Williamson would like to thank all the friends and relatives for their messages of sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks also to those who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £759 which will go to the SSPCA (Inverness) and The British Heart Foundation. Special thanks to Rev. James Bissett for his sincere support and for a fitting service. Also thanks to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their compassion and diligence with the funeral arrangements.