Acknowledgements

MACKAY The family of the late Catherine MacKay wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their attendance at Cathy's service and for the sympathy extended to them during their recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to Reverend Gerry Livingstone for his comforting service and to Jackie Cotter and Paul Rosie for their musical contribution. Thanks to Vicki Fraser, Drew Green and the professional team from John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, who conducted the funeral arrangements with compassion and competence. Thank you also to the Flower Company for their attractive arrangement and the Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality. Donations for British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK came to £704.00

MACRAE Agnes and family would like to express their most sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy and support extended to them in their recent loss of Roddy/Dad, in person, by phone, the many cards and messages and for the all the beautiful flowers received. Thanks to all at Burnfield Medical Practice for their care over the years, to the carers at Highland Home Care these past few months, to all that attended the funeral, some who travelled great distance to be with us on the day and to all who donated generously the amount of £1497 to the British Heart Foundation in his memory. Special thanks to Rev. Donnie Macsween for his comforting and fitting service. Finally, heartfelt thanks to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their most excellent care, guidance and compassion shown in helping with funeral arrangements.

JESSIMAN The family of the late Evan Jessiman 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 Ambulance Crew, Wards GA and 5A, Raigmore Hospital, for their care and attention. Thanks also to Nicky Marr for her comforting 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 Royal Naval Association (City of Inverness Branch), in memory of Evan.

MILTON The family of the late Frances Margaret Milton 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 Dr Jones and Kirsten at Southside Road Surgery, Simon and Kerry district nurses, Louise, Cathy and all the other Sunflower Home carers (Highland Hospice) and all the other health care professionals for their care and attention. Thanks also to Susan Smart for her comforting 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 Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice, in memory of Frances.

HALL The family of the late William Melville Hall (Billy) 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 6A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting 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 Kings Golf Club for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Cancer Research UK in memory of Billy.

SIMON Mairi and family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their expressions of sympathy with flowers, cards and messages following their sad loss of Piers. Thanks to the nurses of Ward 2C for their care, especially Pam and Laura. Grateful thanks to Liz Hall for her comforting service and to W T Fraser & Son for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thanks also to Fiona's Flower Studio for the lovely flowers and to the Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality. Finally, thanks to all who came to pay their last respects and for their donations to Inverness Athletic Youth Development.

FRASER The sisters and cousins of the late Frederick Fraser would like to thank Southside Nursing Home for their loving care of Freddie and Social Work Department, Fiona's Flowers and William T. Fraser and Son Undertakers for their effiency and kindness.

MACKENZIE The family of the late Donald MacKenzie wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy and support extended to them following the loss of their dear dad and papa. Special thanks to the Rev. Stephen Allison for his spiritual support and conducting a very comforting and personal funeral service, also to the Rev. Donald MacLeod and Office Bearers of North Tolsta Free Church for their kindly assistance. We would also like to give thanks to the Rev. David Scott, Inshes East Church and the Rev. Norman MacIver for their pastoral care and many visits to see dad. Grateful thanks to Archibald Macrae Funeral Directors and staff along with D. Chisholm & Sons for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements, also North Tolsta Cemetery Committee for their support. We sincerely thank all staff at the Highland Hospice for their exceptional care of Donald during his short illness. Thanks also to Dr Graham Bee and staff of Culloden Surgery for their care to Donald. Thank you to the Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway, for refreshments and Maybury Gardens for flowers. Thanks also to those who attended the service where a generous donation of £2425 was made to the Highland Hospice.

BREAU Mary and family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy, flowers and cards and helped during their recent sad loss. Thank you to all who attended the funeral. Thanks to Cairn Medical Practice and the community nurses and carers for their care over the years. Special thanks to all the amazing nurses in Ward 2C Raigmore Hospital for their care of Andy. Thanks to Dr Andrew and Dr Jamieson for their care, also all the volunteers and staff in Ward 2C Raigmore Hospital. Father Laurence for his uplifting service and to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their excellent funeral arrangements. The sum of £405 was collected for Parkinson's UK in Andy's memory.

MACKENZIE The family of the late Irene Mackenzie wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends, neighbours and members of the Greyfriars Church for their attendance at Irene's service and for the sympathy extended to them at their recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Iain Macritchie for his sensitive and comforting service and to the Precentor leading the psalms. A big thank you to both Vicki Fraser and Sarah Maclean of John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care, compassion and professionalism with the funeral arrangements. Collection raised for Munlochy Animal Aid amounted to £514.

MACDONALD The family of the late Anne MacDonald 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 Kingsmills Medical Practice and the Highland Hospice for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, piper Myles MacRae for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Anne.

FORBES The family would like to thank everyone who extended kind expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of their dear mum, Peg, and also those who showed their support during Peg's illness. Thank you to Dr Jones and the staff of Kingsmills Medical Practice, the staff of the Stroke Unit, Raigmore Hospital, the NHS Re-enablement Service, and Eildon Care. Thank you to Rev. Angus Macrae and Sandy Finlay for their caring assistance and the comforting service. Grateful thanks to Drew Green and all the team at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, for their sensitivity and professionalism in handling the funeral arrangements. Finally, thank you to all who came to pay their last respects, and for the donations made to the Highland Hospice.

CAMERON The family of the late Duncan Cameron 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 Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, piper Martin Robertson for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Glenelg & Arnisdale Community Hall for their facilities, to Ruth Macaskill for setting up the hall, to Donald Macintosh for providing the hall flower arrangements, to Glenelg Inn for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Duncan.

MACBEAN David and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their sad loss of Lilias. Grateful thanks to Ward 6C Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Special thanks to the Rev. Steven Manders for his most comforting service and fitting commemoration of Lilias' life, to organist Alan McGowan, Callum Ross and colleagues at David M Ellen Funeral Directors for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements. Finally, sincere thanks to all those who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and so generously donated to Nairn Hospital League of Friends and Eilean Dubh Nursing Home Comfort Fund.

ALLAN The family of the late Frank Allan 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 Kingsmills Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead her comforting ceremony, organist Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution 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 Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Frank.

REID Gwen, Krista and family of the late Mrs Christina Helen Reid wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad loss and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £650.43 to The MacKenzie Centre. Special thanks to Pastor Iain Morrison for all his kind support and uplifting service. Finally, thanks to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their excellent care with the funeral arrangements.

DUNCAN The family of the late Margaret Christina Duncan (Maggie) 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 wards Medical GA, HDU, 7C and Oncology Department at Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Mr Hendry Robertson for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers.

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.