Acknowledgements

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.

MACDONALD (Dingwall). The family of the late Betty would like to express their gratitude to all family and friends for the many kind expressions of sympathy shown to them following their recent sad loss of their mam. Grateful thanks to the Reverend Bruce Dempsey for his beautiful service and his support, to the organist Ronnie Shaw for his wonderful selection of tunes, a big thank you to David from D. Gunn Funeral Directors for his guidance and caring way of the funeral arrangements. Thank you to James for playing one of mam's favourite tunes at the graveside, to Daisy Rue for the beautiful flowers, to the Legion (Dingwall) and RedPoppy for the wonderful buffet. Thank you to everyone who attended the service and donated towards Dingwall Medical Practice and the Respiratory Team. The wonderful sum of £600 was collected. Thank you.

MACDONALD (Inverness and formerly Edderton). The family of the late Margaret MacDonald 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 Iain Macleay for his comforting service, organist Alitia Robb for her 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 Meikle Ferry Station for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Marie Curie in memory of Margaret.

ALEXANDER The family of the late Karin Alexander would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours and work colleagues for the very kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following the recent devastating loss of Karin. Grateful thanks to Raigmore Hospital staff on Ward 4C, ARI staff, Macmillan team, Community nursing team and Highland Hospice staff. Thank you to Norma Higgott Highland Hospice Chaplain and William T. Fraser and Son Funeral Directors who together ensured Karin had a fitting celebration of life ceremony in which we know she would have loved. Finally, thank you to Fiona for the beautiful display of flowers and the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness for their hospitality. The generosity of everyone who donated online and at the service raised an amazing amount of £3000 for the Highland Hospice. Many thanks from Craig, Emily and family.

LEES The family of the late Marlene Lees wish to extend thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the sympathy and support shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to Mike Rattenbury for an uplifting and comforting service, to William T Fraser and Son for their organisation and guidance with the funeral arrangements and to Flowers by Lee for her very special flower arrangement. Thanks to all who generously donated the sum of £762 to Marie Curie in memory of Marlene.

MACLEAN We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to us following the recent devastating losses of my parents, Fraser and Betty, along with my dear sister Karin (Alexander). Grateful thanks to Raigmore Hospital staff along with a special mention to Highland Hospice staff who were truly amazing. Thank you to the Rev. Gordon Martin and William T. Fraser and Son Funeral Directors, who were a great comfort and support. Ronald and family.

BRADLEY (Kildary). The family of the late Elizabeth Bradley would like to express their sincere thanks to Tain and Fearn doctors, Raigmore Hospital and the home carers for their exceptional care of Elizabeth, to family, friends and neighbours for the support since Elizabeth's passing and to all those who travelled a distance to attend the funeral and also a massive thanks to the Rev. Drummond for the service, which was more than we could have asked for. Thanks are also expressed for the kind donations for the Scottish Air Ambulance which amounted to £517.20.

MACCULLOCH (Knockfarrel). The family of the late Norrie MacCulloch wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many messages, phone calls, cards and kind donations at this sad time. Grateful thanks to Wyvis Care Home, Dingwall Medical Centre and The Cottage Bar, Maryburgh. Special thanks to Reverend Stephen MacDonald for his heartfelt comforting service and continued support. Also to Sandy Cameron, the piper and Andrew Adamson for the music. Many thanks to all who attended Norrie's funeral and kindly donated £985 for the Wyvis House Carers.

ELLISON Isabel, Linda, Frances and family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for cards, flowers and messages received following the sad loss of Allister. Thanks to the doctors at Fortrose Surgery for their help at all times. A special thank you to Sarah Sangwin of Mairi Urquhart Funeral Directors and to celebrant Rosie McLaughlin for a lovely tribute, also thank you to the Hairy Piper for playing beloved tunes and to Velvet Shore Blooms for beautiful flowers.

LEITCH (Avoch). The family of the late Betty Margaret Leitch 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. Mark Hughes for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to those who attended the service and donated towards Save The Children in memory of Betty.

KELMAN (Conon Bridge). The family of the late Catherine Kelman would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received following their sad loss. Grateful thanks to Dingwall Medical Group, NHS and Contrast Care staff and Ward 5A Raigmore Hospital. Thanks also to Rev. Stephen Macdonald for his comforting service, D. Gunn Funeral Directors for their help and guidance, Daisy Rue for the flowers, Conon Hotel for the refreshments, and to Ann Gillies, Andrew Adamson and Jason Faulkner for their wonderful music. Thanks also to all who attended the funeral service and kindly donated £490 for Myeloma UK.

MAIN (Dingwall/Burghead). The family of the late Billy wish to thank all family, friends and neighbours for the flowers, donations, cards and messages of support following their recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to Fortrose and Dingwall Medical Practices for their care and attention to dad. Grateful thanks to Rosie McLaughlin, Humanist Funeral Celebrant, for her comforting service and Jim Murray at D. Gunn Funeral Directors for funeral arrangements. A big thank you to all who had given at the service, the amount received was £823.00 to be split equally between RNLI, Fortrose and Dingwall Medical Practices.

CAMERON The family of the late Gill Cameron would like to thank all relatives and friends who attended Gill's funeral. Thanks to Strathpeffer Doctors and Surgery plus staff at Raigmore Hospital and Red Cross helpers. Finally, thanks to D. Gunn Funeral Directors. Thank you all.

MACDONALD (Kinlochewe). Malcolm would like to express his sincere thanks to everyone for all their kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy received by him, on the recent very sad loss of his dear brother. He also wishes to thank the doctors and nursing staff of Wards 3C and 5A Raigmore Hospital for their care. Special thanks to Catherine, Kerry and the staff at Seaforth House for their love and care shown to Murdo while he was resident there until his passing. Thanks also to the doctors at Dingwall Medical Practice, especially Dr Catherine Brown who attended to Murdo on his sudden passing, and thanks also to Dr Stuart MacPherson at Torridon Medical Practice. To all those who sent cards, letters and emails, and friends who provided much appreciated food and baking to the family home, and to the kind ladies who provided the food at the Kinlochewe Village Hall after the interment. Thanks to those who travelled great distances to attend the funeral at Kinlochewe Free Church and after at the graveside, from as far away as London and throughout the Highlands and Islands. With special thanks to Reverend Colin MacLeod, Lochcarron for his very fitting funeral service, and to Donald MacDonald, Alligin for leading the praise, and to Meg MacLean for a lovely tribute to Murdo. Sincere thanks also to John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall, especially to Vicki Fraser & Drew Green for their great kindness and understanding with the funeral and all the arrangements. To date, donations received amount to £728.00 to be shared between Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and Seaforth House, Maryburgh. Cuilaneilan and Churchfield, Kinlochewe.

WOOD (Hilton). Isabel and the family of the late Charlie Wood would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their support and lovely messages of sympathy after their sad loss. Thanks also for the kind donations for the Chest Heart & Stroke Association which amounted to £249.50. A special mention to William Paterson for doing such a lovely service and to Jack Rhind for his care and compassion shown when dealing with all funeral arrangements.