Acknowledgements

CANTLAY The family of Ken Cantlay would like to thank everyone for their support and kind expressions of sympathy following Ken's passing earlier this month. As a result of your generosity, £2091.50 has been raised in Ken's memory for the Highland Hospice, who made his final days so peaceful and dignified. It means a lot to us that so many people took the time to attend his memorial service and share their memories of his friendship and contribution to the community.

MACRAE The family of the late Finlay MacRae would like to express their sincere thanks to relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy on their recent loss. Thanks to Rev. Ian Manson for his lovely service and comfort to the family and to William T. Fraser and Son for their dignified and professional arrangements. Thank you to all who attended and donated the wonderful sum of £1,925 which was raised on behalf of the Lovat Shinty Club.

MACPHERSON The family of the late Iona MacPherson 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 Scottish Ambulance Service for their care and attention. Thanks also to Laura Gillespie for her comforting ceremony, Hamish Davidson of Loch Ness Nurseries and to D. Chisholm & Sons, for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Flowers By Lee for the flowers and to Loch Ness Country House Hotel, for their hospitality.

HOME The family of the late Janet Home MBE, wish to convey their sincere thanks for all messages of sympathy and support at this sad time. Thanks to everyone who paid their last respects at the funeral home and for generous donations of over £315, to Macmillan Nurses. Thanks to Allan Dunbar for his service and to William T Fraser and Son, for their care and compassion, thanks also to Roslynn at the Beaufort Hotel. Janet's ashes will be interred with her beloved husband Mike, in Kilvean Cemetery.

THORBURN The family of the late William Carrick Thorburn (Bill) 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 St Olaf Care Home, Nairn, for their care and attention. Thanks also to Ardersier Church for their facilities, 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 Star Inn for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland, in memory of Bill.

MACKAY The family of the late James Leslie MacKay (Jimmy) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and acquaintances for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them and for the many phone calls, cards and flowers received following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the nurses and doctors in the Haematology Clinic and Ward 5A, 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 Craigmonie Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Jimmy.

WILLIAMSON The family of the late Julia Williamson 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, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Trinity Life for their hosting, Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, organist Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Gordon Straube for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Oops A Daisy for the flowers, to the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of Julia.

SUTHERLAND The family of the late Isabella Sutherland (Bell) 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 staff and doctors at Kinmylies Medical Practice, especially Dr Kergozou, Dalneigh Pharmacy and a special thanks to all the district nurses who looked after Bella. 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 Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Sightsavers in memory of Bell.

MCFADDEN The family of the late Dezra Monica McFadden 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 carers who looked after Dezra so well. 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 Shop, Nairn for the flowers, to the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony, sent flowers and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, raising £509.50 in memory of Dezra.

MITCHELL The family of the late Mary Mitchell wish to thank all relatives and friends for the sympathy on their recent bereavement and to all who attended the funeral and donated so generously the amount of £215 to the British Diabetic Association. They also wish to thank the nurses from the Community Nursing Team for their care over many years and Castle Care for the care they provided. Special thanks to Mr Iain Todd for the very moving service. Finally, thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, especially Vicki Fraser and Sarah Maclean for their kindness and support with the funeral arrangements.

EWEN The family of the late Robert Alexander Chapman Ewen (Robbie), sincerely thank everyone for their attendance and contributing to a wonderful celebration of his life and also for the unbelievable support and kindness shown to them at this time. Thanks to all the staff in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for their commitment and unfailing care for their dad, to Alan Smurthwaite for his lovely service and comfort to the family and to William T Fraser and Son for their dignified and professional arrangements. The sum of £285 was raised on behalf of the charity Safe Strong and Free.

MACKIE Liz, Phyllis and Frances would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy following the recent sad loss of their beloved brother. We would also like to thank all the staff at both Raigmore Hospital and Highland Hospice for their care throughout his illness. Also, to Norma Higgott for her visits and her comforting service. We sincerely thank all who attended the funeral service and the generous donations of £830.54 for Highland Hospice. We would also like to thank Drew Green and all the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements and to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality.

BAXTER The family of the late Elsie Baxter 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 Susan Smart 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 and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards The Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary in memory of Elsie.

MACLEOD Jane and family of the late Iain Macleod wish to thank all friends, neighbours and former colleagues who kindly sent comforting cards and gifts following Iain's recent death. Our special thanks to the ministry team and congregation at Smithton Church for their care and support over the last months and to Rev. Alasdair Macleod for the fitting funeral service. We were overwhelmed to see so many at the funeral service and thank each and every one for their attendance and for the generous donations amounting to over £1000 to support the children's medical charities 'Operation Smile' and 'Sightsavers'. Finally, thanks to all the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

GORDON The family of the late Annemaree Gordon 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 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 The Beaufort Hotel Inverness for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards The RSPB in memory of Annemaree.

BARTON The family of the late Dennis Roy Barton would like to thank all relatives, friends, neighbours and past colleagues for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their sad loss. Special thanks to Maria Dickson for her comforting ceremony and to Drew Green and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their professionalism and care throughout. Finally, thanks to Fairways for providing the funeral tea and to all who paid their last respects and donated generously to the British Heart Foundation.

HOSSACK The family of the late Elizabeth Mary McKelvie Hossack 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. Special thanks to all the doctors and receptionists at Culloden Surgery for their care and support over the years, to Community Nurses, Care Pharmacy and Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital. Thanks also to Rev. Margaret Massey and colleagues at Inverness Cathedral for their 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, to the Palace Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service to pay their final respects to Elizabeth.

OWENS The family of the late Jonathan Owens wish to thank most sincerely all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement; personally, by phone and text message and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £485.50 to The Kingsmills Care Home. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at The Kingsmills Care Home for their care and attention of Jonathan. Thanks also to the Rev. Dr Warren Beattie for his uplifting service. Finally, thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, especially Vicki Fraser, Darlene Mackay and Lisa Burnside for their exceptional funeral arrangements and the care and compassion shown to the family.

SKINNER The family of the late Alexander Peter MacDonald Skinner (Sandy) 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 Royal Northern Infirmary Community Hospital 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 Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Cancer Research UK in memory of Sandy.

BROWN James and family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy and helped during their recent sad loss. Thanks to all the staff at Kingsmills Medical Practice and Raigmore Hospital and also the MacKenzie Centre for which the sum of £265 was gratefully raised. Special thanks to Celebrant Glynis Woodhead for her uplifting service. Thanks to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements. 160 Old Edinburgh Road, Hilton, Inverness.