Acknowledgements

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.

FRASER Margaret and Liz, daughters of the late Margaret Fraser would like to thank the many friends and family who attended the funeral service and for the kind expressions of sympathy received. We are very grateful for the kind use of Urquhart and Glenmoriston Church of Scotland and would like to thank Rev. Dr. Adrian Varwell for his support and comforting service along with Mrs Margaret Varwell for her musical contribution. We are grateful to Vicki Fraser and her team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their caring and professional handling of the funeral arrangements, to Fiona's Flower Studio for the beautiful flowers and to Good Highland Food for the delicious catering. Thank you for the generous donations amounting to £984 raised for Alzheimer Scotland. Heartfelt thanks to all who made it possible for Margaret to live at home. Special thanks to neighbours Jim and Sarah, Mike and Minnie and to Anna. We are grateful to the MacKenzie Centre and to Woodlands for support and time spent there in the days pre-Covid and to Mam's carers who saw beyond her dementia and showed understanding and empathy. Mansefield Lodge, 1A Mayfield Road, Inverness, IV2 4AE. West Funach Farmhouse, Durris, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6BU.

NICHOLAS The family of the late Carol Ann Nicholas 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 Highland Hospice for their care and attention. Thanks also to Liz Hall 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 the Highland Hospice in memory of Carol.

CAMPBELL The family of the late Clare Campbell 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 Kingsmills Medical Practice and the Palliative Care Team for their care and attention. Thanks also to Alan Smurthwaite for his comforting ceremony, to Ramsay McGhee for his personal words and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Lochardil House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Marie Curie in memory of Clare.

HENDERSON The family of the late Anne Elizabeth Rose Henderson (Nancy) would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss.Thanks also to Rev James Bissett for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Stevenson 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 RNLI (North Kessock) in memory of Nancy.

GRAY The family of the late Jessie Gray 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 Aden House Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Dr McNab, Dunedin Medical Practice and all NHS staff involved. Sincere thanks to Rev Stuart Smith for his support and 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 those who attended the service and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of Jessie.

MCDONALD The family of the late Kathleen McDonald (Kathy) 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 Waterloo Bowling Club for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Kathy.

MACPHERSON Colin and Sandra wish to thank all the family, friends and former pupils of Edith Macpherson, who kindly gave their time to attend her funeral and the sympathy shown to us all, we were genuinely touched. Also, the generous amount of £217 collected in honour of Edith for Raigmore Hospital. Thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at Raigmore Hospital in Wards GA and 5C for the care Edith received in her final days and their empathy shown to us during this time. Special thanks to Rev David Scott of Inshes East Church for his time and kindness he provided to us and for conducting the service, which was a fine tribute to Edith. Thanks also to Sarah Maclean and Darlene Mackay at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their expertise in arranging and coordinating the funeral arrangements.

MAIN The family of the late Ismay Main would like to express their sincere thanks to relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy on their recent loss. Grateful thanks to all Castle Care staff for their care and attention to Ismay over the years. Thanks also to Rev Douglas Robertson for his comforting service and to William T. Fraser and Son for their caring guidance and professionalism with the funeral arrangements. A special thank you to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Ismay.

VICKERSTAFF The family of the late Cathie Vickerstaff would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement. Grateful thanks to Ward 9B, Raigmore Hospital, Kingsmills Nursing Home and Eildon Carers, for their care and attention to Cathie. Sincere thanks to Rev Liz Allison for her comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Cindy at Inverness British Legion for the excellent catering provided and to those who attended the service and donated the generous sum of £975.00 towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Cathie.

MACLEAN The family of the late William MacLean (Willie) 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 Rev David Scott for his comforting service, organist Mr Jim Fraser 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 Highland Hospice in memory of Willie.

BRASH 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.