Acknowledgements

O'HALLEREN - The family of the late Willie O'Halleren 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 Paramedics and A&E, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Halde Pottinger for his 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 Craigmonie Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Diabetes UK in memory of Willie.

MILLER - The family of the late Scott William Miller would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended following their recent loss. Thanks also to Halde Pottinger for his comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally thanks to Simpsons for the flowers, Fairways for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Munlochy Animal Aid.

MACDONALD - The family of the late Ethel Macdonald would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to them at this very sad time. Most special and heartfelt thanks to all staff in Ward 1, Royal Northern Infirmary for their exceptional care given to Ethel and to us as a family. Our sincere thanks to Rev. Innes Macsween for his comforting service, also to Flowers by Lee for the beautiful floral tribute and to the Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality. We are also very grateful to D. Chisolm & Sons for their professionalism and caring guidance with the funeral arrangements.

GRIBBEN - The family of the late Mary Gribben 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. Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Mr Dougie Watson for their musical contributions 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 Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Mary.

CHILTON - The family of the late Mr Derek John Chilton 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 Wyvis House Care Home, Dingwall for their care and attention. Thanks also to Laura Gillespie for her comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company for the flowers and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Derek.

FISHER - The family of the late Morris Fisher wish to express their sincere thanks to all friends and relatives who sent messages of sympathy, flowers and helped during their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all the doctors and nurses who cared for him. Thank you also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness and Mike Rattenbury for the lovely service. £400 was donated to the Highland Hospice.

MACDONALD - The family of the late Jackie MacDonald wish to thank all relatives and friends (some who travelled far) for sympathy shown to them in their recent sad bereavement. Thanks to the doctors and nurses of Ward 7A Raigmore Hospital for their care. Special thanks to Celebrant Glynis Woodhead for a lovely personal and fitting service. Special thanks to Drew Green and all the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their compassion and exemplary funeral arrangements. Thanks also to piper Donald Shaw for his music at the service and graveside. Finally, thanks to Flo's Flowers for the lovely floral tributes and the Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated the generous sum of £586.15 to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of Jackie.

MUNRO - The family of the late Sandra Munro would like to thank all friends and relatives for their kindness and support over recent weeks, and at the funeral service on 15th June. Sincere thanks to the staff in CCU and A&E at Raigmore Hospital for their excellent care and attention. Thank you to Rev. Alasdair Macleod, Rev. David Meredith and the musicians for conducting such an uplifting service; the Smithton congregation for providing such wonderful catering, and to Catherine MacGruer for her beautiful floral tribute. We would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral service and who contributed so generously to the British Heart Foundation, raising a sum in excess of £3,000. Finally, thank you to all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

ENGLISH - The family of the late Bob English would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the countless kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in so many ways following their recent loss. They are grateful for the comfort and support given by all who attended the service in person and via the live stream. Bob asked that they extend special thanks to Croyard Road Surgery and Beauly District Nurses for their wonderful care and support. Their thanks also go to William T. Fraser and Son for their kindness and efficiency, as well as Loch Ness Country House Hotel and Oops-a-Daisy Florist, Beauly. Finally, the family extend their thanks for the very generous donations received in aid of Marie Curie Highland and Puffin Hydrotherapy Pool, two charities close to Bob's heart.

ROBBIE - The family of the late William Charles Robbie (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 Dunedin Medical Practice for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for his 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 Flowers by Lee for the flowers, to the Park Hotel, Thurso for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Diabetes UK in memory of Bill.

MCINTOSH - The family of the late Derek Stephen McIntosh (Diggits) 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. Thanks also to Halde Pottinger for his comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to the Nip Inn for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Munlochy Animal Aid in memory of Diggits.

FRASER - Iain and the family of the late Linda Fraser would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended towards them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the medical, nursing, and ancillary staff of Ward 6C, Raigmore Hospital for their exceptional care and attention. Special thanks to the Reverend Douglas Robertson for his comforting and uplifting service and to the Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality. Thank you also to The Flower Company for the beautiful floral tributes and to D. Chisolm and Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thank you to Ruby for the beautiful church flowers. Many thanks also to those who attended the ceremony and kindly donated to the Special Care Baby Unit, Raigmore Hospital.

MICHIE - The family of the late Isabella 'Sybil' Michie would like to sincerely thank all family, relatives, friends and neighbours for all their support, kindness and sympathy following their recent bereavement. Heartfelt thanks to the Rev. Scott Polworth for his uplifting service with comforting memories revisited and to William T. Fraser and Son Funeral Directors, for their care and compassion. Very special thanks to all staff at The Highland Hospice, Castlehill Care Home and the Macmillan Nursing Team for the exemplary care of our mum. Finally, thanks also to Fiona's Flower Studio and Kingsmills Hotel. A considerable amount has been raised from donations and will be gratefully distributed to Macmillan Cancer Support and The Highland Hospice. Our wonderful mum is now alongside dad and finally at peace. 'Tomorrow is never promised, so love and appreciate those you have today'.

MACLENNAN - The family of the late David MacLennan (Davy) would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for cards, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to doctors and nurses Ward 6C, Raigmore Hospital, for their care and attention. Special thanks to Allan Dunbar for his comforting service and the staff at William T. Fraser Funeral Directors for their help and guidance, also the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality. Thanks to everyone who attended the funeral and generously donated towards the SSPCA.

CELLI - Amanda, Nicholas, Laura and family would like to express their most heartfelt thanks to the outpouring of sympathy and support they have received on the loss of Mario Celli. Thanks to all who attended the service and donated the generous amount of £367 to Munlochy Animal Aid. Thanks to Father John Allen for his respectful service and finally, a special thanks to Vicki Fraser, Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their compassion and support with the funeral arrangements.

CUTHBERT - Roshie and family of the late Heather Cuthbert would like to express their sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind messages of sympathy shown to them at this sad time. We are grateful to the Renal Unit staff at Raigmore Hospital for the excellent attention received by Heather over the years. Thanks also to Father Iain MacRitchie for his comforting service and kind words, to Angela Hunter for the beautiful floral tributes and to the Drumossie Hotel for their hospitality. Thank you also to those who attended Heather's funeral and for the generous donations to St Michael and All Angels' Church fund. We are also very grateful for the kindness and compassion shown to us all by William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors.

BOYLE - The family of the late Emily Boyle wish to thank relatives and friends for the heartfelt sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Dunedin Medical Practice, medical and nursing staff at Raigmore Hospital, NHS health and social care team who looked after mum over the past few months. Our sincere thanks to Rev. Donald Morrison and William T. Fraser and Son for their care and professionalism. Thanks to the staff at the Lochardil Hotel for their hospitality, to those who attended the service and kindly donated towards the Highland Hospice in the memory of Emily.

ALLEN - Michael, Penny and family of the late Doreen Jane Allen wish to convey their sincere thanks for all messages of sympathy and support they received on their sad loss. Thanks to Len Cazaly for his comforting service, to everyone who attended the funeral home and graveside, for generous donations for Ward 7A, Raigmore Hospital and to William T. Fraser and Son for their excellent service and personal attention.

CUMMING - The family of the late Malcolm Cumming would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind xpressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the Paramedics and A&E, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Pete Rennie for his comforting service, pianist Julia de Meillon and singer Lydia Ilett for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Flo's Flowers for the flowers, to the Canal Park Pavilion for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards the Highland Hospice and Marie Curie in memory of Malcolm.

ROSE - The family of the late Violet Rose Rose (Granny Rosie) 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 6C, 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 Simpsons Florist for the flowers, to the Culloden Moor Inn for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Violet.