Acknowledgements

PAYNE Jennifer, Duncan and Shona and all our families wish to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives and friends who sent messages of heartfelt sympathy and comfort at this sad time of the loss of our lovely mum and granny. Thank you to everyone who attended the recent service on Monday, 10th March with special thanks to Fr Dominic Nwaigwe for his attendance at the care home and his uplifting prayers at the service. Grateful thanks to the kind carers and staff at Castlehill Care Home who looked after our mother so well. Thank you to all who generously donated to Alzheimer Scotland or online to Alzheimer's Society. We'd also like to thank the Kingsmills Hotel staff for their professionalism in the catering after the service. Finally, our grateful appreciation to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitivity and excellent funeral arrangements.

URQUHART The family of the late Janice Violet Urquhart 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 Rev. Scott Polworth for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thanks also to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Lochardil House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Guide Dogs UK in memory of Janice.

MACGREGOR (Roy Bridge). Margaret and family send sincere thanks to everyone for the many cards, flowers and messages of condolence received following our recent loss. Thank you to Rev. David Sim for his comforting service and guidance, Ronnie Shaw for playing the organ and to The Loch Ness Country House for the lovely buffet. Many thanks to all the team at Mclellan Funeral Directors especially John, Natalie and Pete for your care, compassion and professionalism, McDonald Bros. florist in Inverlochy for the lovely flowers and finally, to all of those who attended and paid their last respects at the service. The sum of £270 was raised and will be donated to The Belford Staff.

MORRISON The family of the late Peter Charles Morrison 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 6C Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. Stuart Smith for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to CP Flowers for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Highland Hospice in memory of Peter.

MAINLAND The family of the late Elsie Mainland would like to express their sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy. Grateful thanks to Croyard Surgery, Wards 3B, 4C and 7C at Raigmore Hospital. Many thanks to Rev. Drew Kuzma for his uplifting service. To all who attended the funeral service which raised £724.63 to share between Marie Curie and local home carers. Lastly, thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their excellent service.

LAWRENCE The family of the late Dorothy Lawrence extend their warmest thanks for all expressions of sympathy shown to them in their recent sad bereavement. Sincere thanks to Southside Road Surgery, Macmillan Suite and Highland Hospice for their exceptional care. Special thanks to Celebrant Maria Dickson for her uplifting service. Also, John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their support with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to those who paid their respects and for the donations to the Highland Hospice.

SIMMONS Sheila and the family of the late Alan C. Simmons thank most humbly the Highland Hospice for their compassion and love shown to both of us. Grateful thanks to Pastor James Torrens, my church family and dear friends for their support. Thanks to Andrew Stevenson for his musical accompaniment, to Emily at William T. Fraser and Son for her care and guidance with the funeral arrangements and to the staff at Inverness Golf Club for their hospitality. May God bless you all.

SMART The family of the late Christina (Chrissie) Smart 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 Ballifeary House for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. Iain Macritchie for his comforting service, Mr Gordon Straube for his piping tribute and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Ballifeary House in memory of Chrissie.

ROBSON The family of the late Sandra wish to express their sincere thanks to relatives, friends, neighbours and former work colleagues for the kindness and sympathy shown to the family. We would also like to thank staff of Ward 7A, Rooms 8 and 10, Raigmore Hospital for the care given to Sandra. To Allan J. Dunbar for the funeral service, Angela Hunter Flowers for the lovely floral tributes, the Beaufort Hotel for the funeral teas and William T. Fraser and Son Funeral Directors and their staff who guided the family through the process with sympathy, compassion and kindness. Sandra's passing is a devastating loss to her family.

LEDINGHAM The family of the late George A.C. Ledingham 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 all the staff of Ward 6C, Raigmore Hospital, Burnfield Medical Practice, the district nurses and all past and present carers at Castle Care who cared for George. Also thanks to the celebrant, Liz Hall for her comforting ceremony and to William T. Fraser and Son for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Flowers by Lee for the flowers, to piper, Donald Shaw, to staff at the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to all who attended the ceremony and donated £350 towards the RNLI.

ROSS The family of the late Sarah (Sadie) Ross would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind sympathy extended to them following their loss. Thanks to all who attended the funeral service and generously donated £544.50 to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Grateful thanks to the Rev. James Bissett for his comforting words and the staff of Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Also, a big thanks to Drew Green and team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their assistance with the funeral arrangements.

MEIN The family of the late Bill Mein would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy given to them on their recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to the staff of Wards GA and 3A at Raigmore Hospital and also to Ward 1 at the RNI for their kindness and care of Bill. Thanks also to the Rev. Douglas Robertson for his support and comforting service and to the staff of William T. Fraser and Son for their compassion and support with the funeral arrangements. Thank you to all who donated to Parkinson's UK in memory of Bill.

CLARK The family of the late Winnie Clark 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 Cairn Medical Practice, Eildon Carers and Inverness West Community Nursing Team for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for 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 Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards RNLI (North Kessock) in memory of Winnie.

BARR John, Julie and Marianne wish to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all relatives and friends who have expressed their sympathy towards us by flowers, card, messaging and phone in the period following the passing of our dear wife and mother. Our thanks also go to all who attended Shirley's Celebration of Life where the collection for the Macmillan Suite, Raigmore raised £861. Special thanks to all the staff in the Macmillan Suite, Dr Forth and the team at Fortrose Medical Practice and all the community nurses from Dingwall for their care and support during Shirley's illness. Sincere thanks also to Humanist Celebrant Nicky Marr who captured and relayed Shirley's essence so beautifully and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness whose empathy and professionalism eased our way through a very sore task.

MURPHY The family of the late Stan Murphy 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 4B, 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 and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Highland Hospice, in memory of Stan.

SIMPER Kate would like to thank all friends and neighbours for their kindness, cards and flowers received in her recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to Kingsmills Medical Practice, RNI Physio Department, Highland Home Carers and to Ward 7A, Raigmore Hospital, for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, to organist Andrew Sutcliffe, for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons, for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company for the flowers, to the Beaufort Hotel, for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Highland Hospice, in memory of David.

GRANT The family of the late Donald Grant (Donnie) 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 6C, Raigmore Hospital, for their care and attention. Thanks also to Liz Hall for her comforting ceremony, organist Andrew Sutcliffe, for his musical contribution, fire service colleagues for their fitting tributes, in particular Ross Nixon and Miles Stubbs, also to D. Chisholm & Sons, for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel, for their hospitality and to the large number who attended the ceremony and joined via livestream. Finally, grateful thanks to the generosity of those who donated towards Fire Fighters Charity, in memory of Donnie.

MACDONALD Neil, Shona, David and the boys wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following the recent loss of their beloved mum and granny, Christine. Grateful thanks to all staff at Isobel Fraser Care Home who provided support, care and compassion to both Christine and Shona over the years. To Connie and the District Nursing Team for their professional care and attention. To the Rev. Duncan MacPherson for his uplifting and fitting service and for the kindness and support received from members of Hilton Parish Church. Thanks to all who attended the service, both in person and online, to William T. Fraser and Son for their caring guidance with funeral arrangements, to the staff of the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to all who donated to Highland Hospice in memory of Christine. Berlin and Inverness.

ANDERSON The family of the late Mark Anderson would like to thank all friends and relatives, for their kind expressions of sympathy. Also, thank you to wards 6C, 7C and ICU at Raigmore Hospital, for their kind care and support shown to Mark throughout. Finally, thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness and Celebrant Julie Snowden, for their care and support with all funeral arrangements and the service.

VAN BAARLEN On behalf of Sabina, we would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and colleagues for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sat bereavement. We would like to thank Southside Road Surgery, the nurses of Ballifeary Care Home, her old colleagues of the RNI and all her friends and neighbours. We would like to thank Maria Dickson for the uplifting service. Finally, we would like to thank John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, especially Vicki Fraser for their excellent funeral arrangements. Antoon, Debbie, Ashley and Caleb, 70 Springfield Gardens, Inverness.