Acknowledgements

RENNIE - The family of the late St Clair MacDonald Rennie would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all at the Highland Hospice for their unfailing care and kindness. Grateful appreciation to Halde Pottinger in leading a sincere and comforting remembrance of Clair, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their dignified and professional arrangements and to the Loch Ness Country House Hotel for the farewell refreshments. Finally, thanks to all those who came to pay their last respects at Inverness Crematorium and whose kind generosity raised in excess of £1000 for the Highland Hospice.

MACIVER - The family of the late Kenneth MacIver would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all at Highview House Care Home for their loving care and to Kingsmills Medical Practice for their kind attention. Sincere thanks to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to all those who paid their last respects at the service and graveside and who kindly donated to Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Kenneth.

MUNRO - The family of the late Iris Munro wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to Alzheimer Scotland for their support over the last few months and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £462 to the Woodlands Centre, Inverness. Special thanks to Deacon Dot Getliffe for her uplifting service. Thanks also to Sarah Maclean and all at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.

DUNCAN - The family of the late John S. Duncan wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the sympathy and kindness shown to them in their recent sad loss. Huge thank you to The Highland Hospice, thanks to Rev. Norma Higgott for her comforting service and to William T. Fraser and Son for their care and support. Thanks to The Cawdor Tavern for the catering and finally, to all who paid their respects and generously donated £439 in aid of The Highland Hospice.

WILSON - The family of the late Eileen Wilson would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all at Ward 7C, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Sincere thanks to Rev. Fraser Turner for his comforting service, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional arrangements and to the Kingsmills Hotel for the catering. Finally, thanks to all those who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and whose kind generosity raised £388 for the Highland Hospice.

MORRIS - The family of the late Agnes Morris would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Burnfield Medical Practice and the staff of Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital for their care and kindness. Grateful thanks to Father John Allen for his comforting mass, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their dignified and professional attention and to the Redcliffe Hotel for the catering. Thanks also to those who paid their last respects at the church and crematorium and who kindly donated to Cancer Research UK in her memory.

MILLER - Doreen, Derek and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all at Croyard Road Surgery for their care and kindness. Grateful appreciation to Mrs Glynis Woodhead in leading a comforting remembrance of John, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional guidance and to the Loch Ness Country House Hotel for the catering. Finally, thanks to those who came to pay their last respects at Inverness Crematorium.

WILLIAMS - The family of the late Ian Williams would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the support and sympathy shown to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for the very personal service he conducted. Thanks also to Drew Green at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for his kind and professional assistance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to all who attended the funeral service and who very generously donated £248 to the Smile Train charity in Ian's memory.

MACLEAY - Gordon and family wish to convey their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues for the many kind expressions of sympathy, letters and cards received in their recent sad loss of Helen. Sincere thanks to Rev. Dr Derek Brown for taking the service and to William T. Fraser and Son for their professional support and also to the Lochardil House Hotel. Special thanks to Dr Mmeka, Dr Katie Walters and The Highland Hospice for their incredible care and attention. Finally, thank you to all who attended the service and for the generous donations which totalled £1,680 which will be split between The Highland Hospice, The Netley Centre, Maggies and GIST Support UK.

WALKER - The family of the late Alistair Houston Walker would like to offer our heartfelt appreciation to the relatives, friends, neighbours and Highland Council colleagues for the generous expressions of sympathy and for their attendance at the service of celebration. Our gratitude also to Vicki Fraser, Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their warm and professional attention. Appreciations to Rebecca, Christina and all staff at the Ness Walk Hotel for their first class hospitality.

URQUHART - Willie, Val and family would like to sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following the sad loss of mum (Jay), also to all who came to pay their last respects. Special thanks to Morven Archer for her uplifting service and to Aden House for their excellent care and attention this last year – thank you Toni and Team! Sincere thanks to William T. Fraser and Son for their caring funeral arrangements (also Irene). Everyone's generosity raised £305 for Alzheimer Scotland.

TIDEY - The family of the late Stephen John Tidey would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all members of the multidisciplinary team who supported Steve after his stroke in such a competent and caring way and to staff at Riverside Medical Practice. Sincere thanks to the elders and members of Celt St Evangelical Church for their support, organising and taking the service and providing refreshments afterwards. We thank D. Chisholm & Sons for their high standard of service and professional support. Finally, thanks to all those who paid their last respects at the service and graveside and who donated generously to the Stroke Unit, Raigmore Hospital in memory of Stephen.

NELSON - David would like to thank all friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of his mother Elfrida. Special thanks to the staff of CCU, Raigmore Hospital for their kind care. Sincere thanks to Rev. Canon Dr John Cuthbert for his comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional guidance. Thanks also to all who attended the ceremony and whose generosity raised the sum of £165 for the British Heart Foundation.

GALLAGHER - The family of the late Rosie Gallagher would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Highland Home Carers for their kindness and support. Sincere thanks to Father Piotr Rytel for his comforting service, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional guidance and to the British Legion for the catering. Finally, thanks to those who paid their last respects at the service and graveside and whose kind generosity raised £500 for the Renal Unit, Raigmore Hospital in memory of Rosie.

CAIRNS - The family of the late Andrea Cairns would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for his uplifting service, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional attention and to the Crown Court Hotel for the funeral catering. Finally, thanks to all who came to pay their last respects at Inverness Crematorium and who kindly donated to Munlochy Animal Aid in her memory.

WALKER - The family of the late Alistair Houston Walker would like to offer our heartfelt appreciation to the relatives, friends, neighbours and Highland Council colleagues for the generous expressions of sympathy and for their attendance at the service of celebration. Our gratitude also to Vicki Fraser, Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their warm and professional attention. Appreciations to Rebecca, Christina and all staff at the Ness Walk Hotel for their first class hospitality.

FRASER - Kate and family would like to thank all friends, relatives and family for giving Bob a wonderful send-off to his final resting place. To Meallmore Lodge for their upmost care and attention, Mrs Glynis Woodhead for her comforting service and to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, piper Dougie Watson and Alistair for his heartfelt tribute to Bob. £369 was raised for Alzheimers Research Scotland.

GALLOWAY - Alistair Galloway and the family of the late Ann Galloway wish to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement; personally, by telephone and by beautiful tributes in cards and letters. They also wish to thank the consultant and nursing staff at Raigmore Hospital, Ward 3C. A very special thanks to the Rev. Dr Hugh Watt for such a compassionate and uplifting service. Thanks also to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitive and exemplary funeral arrangements.

DUNBAR - The family of the late Sheila Dunbar would like to thank all friends who attended the service at Inverness Crematorium and for all cards and phone calls. Thanks also to all friends, neighbours and organisations, including Cairn Medical Practice, who supported Sheila in her final years. Grateful thanks also to the Rev. Norma Higgott for her comfort and pastoral care, to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their support and professional service and Kingsmills Hotel for their refreshments. Donations in excess of £300 were raised in Sheila's memory on behalf of the Highland Hospice, Netley House and Maggie's Centre, Inverness.

MACKAY - Susan would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy following the death of her mother, Jessie MacKay. Special thanks to the staff of Abbeyvale Nursing Home, Elgin for their care, to Rev. Hugh Watt for his uplifting service and to John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their kindness and professional handling of all the arrangements. Finally, thanks to all those who attended the funeral service and whose generosity raised £569 for Alzheimer Scotland in Jessie's memory.