Acknowledgements

SPEIRS The family of the late Jeanette Sloan Speirs (Jen) 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 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 Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards British Heart Foundation in memory of Jen.

ROSS (Ardersier/Nairn). The family of the late Flora Evelyn Ross would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards and flowers, following their sad loss. Grateful thanks to the doctors and nurses at Nairn Healthcare Group, Nairn Town & County Hospital and Raigmore Hospital, for their care and attention over the years. Sincere thanks to Rev. Steven Manders for his support and uplifting service, also to Callum Ross for helpful and efficient funeral arrangements. Special thanks to D.J. MacIntyre, the piper and Alan MacGowan, the organist. Thanks to Villagegreenery for the beautiful flowers and to the Star Inn, Ardersier, for excellent catering. Sincere thanks to all, from far and near, who paid their last respects at the church and graveside, also to those who donated so generously, to Dementia Scotland. The sum of £700 was raised in memory of Flora.

HENDERSON The family of the late Maureen Elizabeth Henderson 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 7A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. Stuart Smith for his comforting services, organist Mr Ian Livingstone 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 The Gurkha Welfare Trust and Guide Dogs in memory of Maureen.

CAMERON The family of the late Constance Heather Cameron (Connie) 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 4C, 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 Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Connie.

BUDGE The family of the late Amanda Anne Budge wish to thank all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. They also wish to thank all who attended the funeral service and donated generously to the amount of £600 to Hilton Family Support in memory of Amanda's voluntary work. Special thanks to Reverend Duncan MacPherson for the uplifting service and to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

FRASER The representatives of the late Sadie Fraser would like to express their sincere thanks to all friends, neighbours and former colleagues for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Cameron House for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. John MacPherson 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 Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service to pay their last respects to Sadie.

JAMIESON The family of the late James Michael Jamieson (Jimmy) 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 2C, Raigmore Hospital and Daviot Care Home 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 Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Cancer Research UK in memory of Jimmy.

BELL Chris and Jenny would like to thank all relatives and friends for their sympathy and support following the loss of our beloved father 'Bobby'. We particularly appreciated the representation from the Forestry Commission Association at the funeral. We would also like to thank John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their sympathetic and professional funeral arrangements and Maria Dickson, Celebrant, for her intuitive understanding and entirely fitting service.

KESSON The family of the late John Rooney Kesson (Jock) 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 A&E and Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital and to Ballifeary Care Home 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 and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Mackenzie Centre in memory of Jock.

FRASER Amanda and Cathy and all of the family would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their messages of sympathy extended to them in their recent bereavement. A special thank you to the East Community Nurses for their care. A generous amount of £373 was collected for them during the service. Also thanks to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

MORAN The family of the late Stephen Andrew Moran would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, colleagues and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the Ambulance crews and the Police officers who attended on 24th December, 2024. Thanks also to Kirsty Harding for her comforting ceremony, Piper Gordon Straube for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their care of Stephen and their 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 the Woodland Trust in memory of Stephen.

FAIRGRIEVE Rhona and Craig would like to thank the extended family, friends and former colleagues of their late father, Capt. John Brodie Fairgrieve, for their kind comments and support in recent weeks. Grateful thanks to Glynis Woodhead for conducting the funeral ceremony, to D. Chisholm's & Sons for their guidance with the arrangements, to Simpson's for the floral tribute and to the Lochardil House Hotel for their hospitality. A total of over £300 was raised for the Raigmore Renal Unit and we thank all those who donated so generously.

GREEN Lorraine and Berry are very grateful to all family and friends for their kindness and support along with the many cards and messages of sympathy, in their recent sad loss of Anne, a beloved mother and mother-in-law. Grateful thanks to Rev Pamela Kennedy of Barn Church, Culloden, for her comforting service. Special thanks to the staff at Bruach House, for their excellent care of Anne. Thanks to all who attended the funeral service both in person and virtually through the livestream and for the donations received for the Bruach House Client Fund. Many thanks also to Waterside Restaurant, for the enjoyable refreshments and to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their excellent care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

HORSBURGH Anne Horsburgh's son Michael would like to express his sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to him following his recent loss. Grateful thanks to Wards 6C, 4B, GA and A&E, Raigmore Hospital, and to the ERS carers, for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. David Scott for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe 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 service and donated towards the British Heart Foundation in memory of Anne.

CHRISTIE The family of the late Dorothy Jean Christie 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 Halde Pottinger for his fitting 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 the Highland Hospice in memory of Dorothy.

MACASKILL The family of the late Norah Duthie MacAskill 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 5A, Raigmore Hospital, staff of Fraser Home Care and the District Nurses 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 Inverness Golf Club for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Norah.

MACDONALD The family of the late Irene MacDonald (Dinkie) wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours who were so supportive of us with kind messages, cards, and for their attendance at Mum's funeral. Grateful thanks to Ward 6C, Raigmore Hospital and to Cairn Medical Practice for their care and attention. Thanks to, Rev Scott Polworth for his sensitivity, comforting service and committal readings, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their thoughtful attention and impeccable professionalism. Finally, thanks to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who donated towards Highland Hospice in memory of Mum.

BELL Ken and family of the late Margaret Bell would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £370.00, to Cancer Research U.K. Special thanks to celebrant Julie Snowden for a fitting service and to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

JUNOR Heather and family would like to thank friends, neighbours and staff in HDU, GB and Ward 6C, Raigmore Hospital. Our thanks to Julie Snowden, Celebrant and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their compassion and support. Our thanks also to all who donated so generously the amount of £372.95 for Mikeysline.

HOPE Judith, Fraser, Rory and Gregor would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and support following their loss of Stephen. Grateful thanks for the care and support provided by Andy Bethell, MND Specialist Nurse, Highland Hospice and those involved in caring for Stephen over the last few months. Special thanks to Maria Dickson, Celebrant, for her uplifting service and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, especially Drew Green, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to the Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and gave generously £857.20 to SNAP (Inverness) in his memory.