Acknowledgements

MURRAY (Tain). John, Ben, Brodie and the family of the late Heather Murray (nee Harcus) wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their messages of sympathy, cards and kindness shown to them following the sad loss of Heather. Thanks also to the community nurses, Dr Natalie Edwards and to all the medical professionals and staff at Tain and Fearn Medical Practice for all the care, compassion and support provided over the years of Heather's illness. A special thanks to the Highland Hospice and staff there for the excellent care given to Heather during her time there, we are so fortunate to have such a facility locally in the Highlands. Sincere thanks to Maryann Macintosh of the Highland Breast Centre at Raigmore Hospital for all the support and advice she provided to Heather during her illness. Special appreciation to Sarah Sangwin, Lisa Hay and all the staff at Mairi Urquhart and Son Funeral Group for the exceptional care, guidance and compassion provided with the funeral arrangements at such a difficult time, as well as to Lorna Clarke for her very comforting service at the crematorium. Also, sincere thanks to those who generously donated, at this time, the sum of £2485 online and at the funeral service for the Highland Hospice.

MILNE (Strathpeffer). Sandra, Moira, Meg and families would like to express their thanks to all the relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, cards and flowers for the sad loss of their lovely mum, Liz. Sincere thanks to all the carers for their kindness to mum, also to the lovely service at the crematorium by Susan Smart who did mum proud, also the care and compassion shown by J.G. MacKenzie Funeral Directors. Sum collected for Heart Chest and Stroke, £540.

HARMON (Lochussie). The family of the late Anna Harmon wish to thank all relatives and friends for the sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks also to all the doctors and staff at Ferry Road Medical Practice, Dingwall, for all the care, compassion and support provided over the years of Anna's illness. With thanks also to the community nurses and OT at the medical centre who along with Macmillan nurses and Marie Curie, provided care and support. Raigmore Hospital and especially Dr N. McPhail and his staff in Oncology for the care and ongoing treatment that Anna received. Maggie's also played their part in supporting us through the years. The Highland Hospice was there in our final days of need, we are so fortunate in the Highlands to have such care in helping to meet this need. Thank you to Rev. Norma Higgott for an uplifting service and to the care and compassion shown to Anna. Special appreciation to Sarah Maclean and all at John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for the funeral arrangements.

MACRAE (North Kessock). The family of the late Jackie MacRae wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy and kindness shown to them all in their recent bereavement. Thanks to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £1204.70 to Marie Curie. Special thanks to Sean O'Donnell for his uplifting service and thanks to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their caring funeral arrangements.

GRAHAM (Invergordon). James, Andrew and families would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all the relatives, friends and neighbours for their messages of sympathy, cards and flowers received following the sad loss of their dad, Derek. Sincere thanks to the team in General Admissions, Raigmore Hospital and the staff at Urray House Care Home for their excellent care of dad in his final years. Grateful thanks to Suzee and all the staff at Mairi Urquhart & Son for their care and compassion, guiding us through the funeral arrangements. A sincere thanks to the Reverend Phil Gunn for his comforting service. Thank you to all those who attended the church and graveside and for the kind donations, raising £400 for the Archie Foundation.

SAVILLE Aileen would like to express her grateful thanks to the emergency services who attended Ab, especially the ambulance crews. A special thank you to Corinne, Deirdre and Kristy who gave great support. Also thank you to everyone who sent cards, flowers, baking etc. and many, many sympathy wishes on the sad and sudden passing of Ab, who will be sorely missed. An amount of £1,010 was collected and has been split between the Tain branch of the Cat Protection League and Munlochy Animal Aid, reflecting our love of animals.

RODGER Jimmy, Dottie, James, Gavin, Neillian and family, would like to thank all relatives and friends, for their cards, flowers, baking, gifts and kindness and sympathy shown to them, following the sad loss of Fiona. Grateful thanks to the Rev. Phil Gunn, for his very comforting service, also her friends for their lovely tribute. Special thanks to Grant at Mairi Urquhart and Son, for all the help arranging everything at such a difficult time. Thanks also to the Piper Alness Bowling Club, Red Poppy and all her lovely carers. Finally, thanks to all who came to pay their respects and kind generosity, raised £1,206.10 for The Puffin Pool. You will be loved and missed Fiona.

PATIENCE (Avoch). The family of the late Margaret Reid Patience, 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, for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. Dr Warren R Beattie for his comforting service, to Avoch Congregational Church for their hosting, organist Mr Sandy Jack 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 Avoch Parish Church Hall for the use of their venue and to those who attended the service and donated £1303.00 towards the British Heart Foundation, in memory of Margaret.

MACKINTOSH (Tain/Wester Arboll). Anne and the family would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and love received in so many ways following their recent sad loss of 'Betty'. Grateful thanks to Rev. Edward Andrews for his comforting service and to Greens Tain, for providing the funeral tea at The Carnegie Hall, Portmahomack. Sincere thanks to all those who turned out to pay their last respects at the church and graveside and for the kind donations to The British Heart Foundation and the MacMillian Nurses which amounts to £595.55.

PATIENCE (Avoch). Iain, Lynn and families would like to thank all relatives, friends and former neighbours for their support and kind messages following the peaceful passing of Catherine, dearly loved wife of the late Jack and a wonderful mother, nana, great-nana, sister and aunt. Sincere thanks to Eilean Dubh Care Home for their excellent care of Catherine in her final years, to the Reverend Mark Hughes for his comforting service, to John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall, for excellent funeral arrangements and to all those who attended the church and graveside to pay their respects. Also sincere thanks to those who generously donated the sum of £514 for Save the Children.

HEGGIE (Dingwall). Duncan and the family of the late Irene wish to send their sincere thanks to all the relatives, friends and neighbours for all their kind expressions of sympathy they have received following the loss of a much loved wife, mother, granny, sister, aunt, great-aunt, friend and neighbour. Special thanks to the Rev. Bruce Dempsey for his personal, kind and comforting service that was delivered with such warmth. Thanks also to Jim and the staff at D. Gunn Funeral Home for their exceptional care, guidance and compassion, to Daisy Rue Flowers for the beautiful flowers, the Legion and RedPoppy for the catering and finally to all the staff of the ICU at Raigmore Hospital who cared for Irene in her final days. A massive heartfelt thanks to all that contributed to the collection at the church door which generated £1,525 for Alzheimer Scotland and Chest Heart & Scotland in memory of Irene.

PATIENCE Artie, Marina, Sharon and family would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in the way of flowers, cards and calls on the sad loss of David. Huge thanks to Mid Ross Nurses, Mark Bellshaw and Marie Curie for their loving care at home, Rev. Dr Warren Beattie for his comforting service, Robin from D. Gunn Funeral Directors for his professional services, Fiona's Flower Studio for her beautiful arrangements and to RedPoppy Catering for their excellent service. Thank you also to Sandy Jack for his lovely music at the service and all who attended the funeral. £522 was raised for Macmillan and Marie Curie. Thank you all once again.

OWENS (Avoch). 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.

MILLER (Fortrose/North Kessock). The family of the late Annie Miller 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 Eilean Dubh Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Calum Iain Macleod for his comforting service, organist Mrs Eileen Mackintosh for her 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 Seaforth Club (Masonic Hall) and The Storehouse for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Eilean Dubh Comfort Fund and Black Isle Cares in memory of Annie.

WILSON (Alness). John, Linda, Hazel and the family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all their relatives, friends and neighbours for the messages of sympathy, flowers and telephone calls received following the sad loss of mum, Nan. Grateful thanks to David and the staff at Mairi Urquhart & Son for their care and compassion, guiding us through the funeral arrangements. A sincere thanks to Reverend Phil Gunn for conducting a moving service at Rosskeen Church for the celebration of mum's life. We would also like to thank the staff at Velvet Shore, Alness, for arranging the beautiful floral tributes. Also, thank you to everyone who kindly paid their respects on the day. With a special thanks to the staff at Redwoods Nursing Home for the excellent care given to mum during her time spent with them. Finally, thank you to all who made donations in mum's memory to Redwoods Nursing Home, Alness and Alzheimer's Scotland.

BRASH (DINGWALL). The Brash family would like to express their sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours in their most kind expressions of sympathy following the sudden death of Steven. Special thanks to Destiny Church, Scottish Prison Fellowship, Red Cross Dingwall and Culloden Academy. A generous sum of £261 was donated to Clarity Walk at the service, which is greatly appreciated. Finally, thank you to Drew Green and team at John Fraser & Son, of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their compassionate and diligent service.

BARTLETT (Contin). The family of the late Joey, would like to thank all friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their sad loss. Thanks to the Rev Bruce Dempsey for a comforting service. Jim Murray and staff at D. Gunn funeral Home, for funeral arrangements and Coul House for catering and hospitality. A generous sum was given at the service of £961.00, thank you to all who contributed. This money will be donated to Parkinson's UK.

MACKENZIE (Tain). June and the family would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and love received in so many ways following their recent sad loss of 'Patsy'. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff in Mull Hall Care Home, Barbaraville for all their kind care and support. Grateful thanks to Rev. Alistair Drummond for his comforting service and the St Duthus Hotel, Tain for providing the tea. Sincere thanks to all those who turned out to pay their last respects at the church and graveside and for the kind donations to Mull Hall Resident's Fund which amounts to £290.

WEIR (Rosemarkie). The family of the late Gib Weir 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 Eilean Dubh 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 The Flower Box for the flowers, to The Grant Arms Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards John Muir Trust in memory of Gib.

ROSS (Strathpeffer). The family of the late Jean Ross (née MacAskill) wish to convey their heartfelt gratitude to family and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them during their recent loss. The flowers, cards and calls were greatly welcomed. Thanks goes to Rev. Ian Manson for his comforting service and to William T. Fraser and Son for their reassuring professionalism. We further wish to thank Daisy Rue for the beautiful floral arrangements and staff at the Ben Wyvis Hotel for their hospitality. Finally, we wish to acknowledge the excellent staff at Strathallan House for all they have done the past 18 months for Jean and the family.