Acknowledgements

HARCUS Norah Harcus wishes to thank all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to her after the sad loss of her husband John. Grateful thanks to the staff of the RNI for the love and care they showed to John, and to all who attended the funeral service and donated to the RNLI. Special thanks to Rev. Stuart Smith for his uplifting service and to John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their excellent funeral arrangements.

MACDONALD The family of the late James Finlay MacDonald (Hamish) 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 Doctor MacFadden and all the staff at Burnfield Medical Practice, the district nurses and past NHS staff for their care and attention. Special thanks to Bob Matheson for visiting Hamish and to Hamish's dear friend, Johnny MacBeath for being so faithful over the years and to all those who helped him on life's journey. Also, thanks to Rev. David Scott 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 and to those who attended the service and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of Hamish.

MACDONALD (Invermoriston). The family of the late Donald MacDonald, Invermoriston, would like to thank all family, friends and colleagues who attended his funeral and helped to make it a fitting celebration of his life. Also, for the many expressions of sympathy and support. Special thanks to Sarah Maclean and all the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their compassion and support with the funeral arrangements. Grateful thanks to Laura Gillespie, Humanist Celebrant, for her uplifting tribute to Donald. Also, Glenmoriston Millennium Hall Community Association and others in the glen for their help in the form of excellent refreshments and a special venue. Thanks to The Flower Company, Inverness for the beautiful flowers. Finally, we are especially grateful to all the medical staff and the palliative care team who cared for Donald. The sum of £603.00 was collected for Marie Curie at the service.

GRANT (Drumnadrochit). The family of the late George Grant would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy given to them following their recent sad, sudden loss. Grateful thanks to Ward GA, Raigmore hospital, Community Nurses and everyone in the medical profession who looked after George during his short illness. Thanks also to Adrian Varwell for his fitting ceremony and to Graham Fraser for playing music (George chose) and photos on large screen. Thank you to Willie Cameron for reading out the eulogy written by David Henderson. Many thanks also to D. Gunn Funeral Directors, Dingwall, for their kind, caring and compassionate professional funeral arrangements. Oops A Daisy, Beauly, for their beautiful flower arrangements, The Loch Ness Inn, Lewiston, for their hospitality and lastly a big thankyou to you all for your kind donations, totalling £800 to share equally between the Chemotherapy Unit, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness and Glenurquhart Primary School, Drumnadrochit.

BRENNAN The family of the late Carolyn A. F. S. Brennan (Carol) 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 Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony 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 ceremony and donated towards Nansen Highland in memory of Carol.

MACLEOD The family of the late Susan Dorothy Macleod wish to thank all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy and support extended to them in their recent sad bereavement; personally, by cards and telephone, and also for the generous donations to Macmillan Cancer Support. Special thanks to Rev. Rory Stott for his support and the fitting service. Grateful thanks to Dr Toby Gilbertson and all at Culloden Surgery, the community nurses, and the doctors and nursing staff at Raigmore Hospital for their care and compassion. Finally, thank you to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their care and support with the funeral arrangements.

ROSS The family of the late Elizabeth Kay Ross 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 Mr Len Cazaly for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Mr Angus Blackstock for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to those who attended the service and whose kind generosity raised £772.54 for Marie Curie in memory of Kay.

SANDERSON Sonya, Emily and family wish to thank the many relatives and friends for their kind expressions and messages of sympathy in addition to the many beautiful flowers which they received in their recent bereavement. They also wish to say a huge thank you for all the kind donations which were made to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in Phil's memory. Finally, they wish to say a special thanks to the Celebrant Maria Dickson and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for all their help, care and compassion during this difficult time.

LINKLATER The family of the late Margaret Earl Linklater 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 Aird Medical Practice, Beauly, Community Nurses and Ward 7C, 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 Flowers By Lee for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Margaret.

MACLEOD The family of the late Malcolm MacLeod 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 Mr Robbie Halkett for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Mr Gordon Straube for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Fairways for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Connecting Carers in memory of Malcolm.

GARBUTT Marjorie and family would like to thank all family, friends, colleagues and neighbours for their kindness, flowers and messages of sympathy during their recent bereavement. Special thanks to Dr Fletcher of Dingwall Medical Practice and the staff of Wyvis House Care Home for the love and care they provided. Thanks also to celebrant Julie Snowden, florist Daisy Rue and all at John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their compassion and support with the funeral arrangements, and to all who generously donated £281 for the Royal British Legion and Alzheimer Scotland.

MACCALLUM The family of the late Brian MacCallum would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the team of paramedics and first responder, Karla Stevenson for their efforts and support. Thanks to Oops A Daisy florists in Beauly for creating special floral tributes. Thanks to all who attended the funeral service and for the generous donations of £900 to Diabetes UK. Special thanks to Celebrant Maria Dickson for her support and a fitting service. Finally thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, particularly Drew Green for his kindness and attention to detail in planning the service.

ANDERSON The family of the late Harriet Scott Anderson (Ettie) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Culduthel Care Home for their exceptional care. Thanks also to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for his warm and comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring and faultless guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer for their hospitality and to those who attended the service to pay their last respects to Ettie.

MACLEOD Keith James. Requiescat in pace. Amor patriae.

PREECE The family of the late Robert George Preece 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 Very Rev'd Sarah Murray and the Most Rev'd Mark Strange for their comforting service, organist Mr Gordon Tocher for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Our thanks also go to the Inverness Cathedral Bellringers, Inverness Cathedral Choir with Adrian Marple as Director of Music and all the Scouters who participated in the service. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Craigmonie Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards St. Andrew's Cathedral Inverness Choral and Organ Scholarship Fund and the Scouts International Fund, supporting Scouts in financial hardship in memory of Robert.

ANDERSON The family of the late William (Bill) Anderson, St Boniface, High Street, Fortrose, wish to convey their deep appreciation for all the messages of sympathy, cards and flowers. To Allan Dunbar for his comforting service which was so appreciated by those in attendance. To William T. Fraser and Son for their professionalism and care shown to the family. Angela Hunter Flowers for the outstanding floral tributes. To the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality. Special gratitude to all the nurses, carers and Fortrose doctors who made it possible for Bill to stay at home with his family. Very grateful thanks to all from R.S.E. and Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club 'SMOGs'. Finally, to all those who attended the service to pay their last respects to Bill and generously donated over £800 to Macmillan Nurses.

ATHERTON The family of the late Elizabeth Ann Atherton (Betty) 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 Whinnieknowe Care Home, Nairn 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 the Columba Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Whinnieknowe Care Home Residents Comfort Fund in memory of Betty.

BENYON My heartfelt gratitude for all the messages of condolence on the passing of my beloved late wife, Daphne Benyon, on 20th January, 2025. She is now at peace. Regards, Paul Brady.

GRANT The family of the late Douglas Grant (Duggie) 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 Isobel Fraser Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. David Scott 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 Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Duggie.

ALLAN The family of the late Andrew Michael Allan (Mike) 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'd Canon Dr John Cuthbert and Rev'd Grace Siromony for their comforting service, Mr 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 Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards RNLI in memory of Mike.