Acknowledgements

CARMICHAEL The family of the late Brian Thomas Carmichael (Carmike) 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 Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Oops A Daisy for the flowers, to the Lovat Arms Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony to pay their final respects to Brian.

MACLEAN The family of the late James Cameron Maclean (Jim) 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 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 Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Mackenzie Centre in memory of Jim.

MACKIE The family of the late Hugh Campbell Mackie 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 GA, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Halde Pottinger for his fitting ceremony, Gordon Straube for his piping tribute, military family for their dignified ceremonial duties 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 British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Poppyscotland in memory of Hugh.

CAMERON The family of the late Rosemary Cameron 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 5A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. Hugh Watt for his comforting service, organist Mr Ronnie Shaw for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Amanda Call for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and whose kind generosity raised £748.00 towards Highland Hospice in memory of Rosemary.

FLETCHER The family of the late June Fletcher would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Special thanks to Rev. Scott Polworth for his comforting service and Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

JAMES The family of the late Margaret Burton James 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 GC and High Dependency Unit, 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 Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel, for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Spokes For Folks, Inverness, in memory of Margaret.

MACKINTOSH The family of the late John Alexander Mackintosh (Johnny) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends, for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Neil Lynch, for his comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons, for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Loch Ness Country House Hotel, for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Highland and Islands Blood Bikes, in memory of Johnny.

ROYLE Maria Royle and family of the late Professor John Victor Royle 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 Glynis Woodhead, 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 and to those who attended the ceremony, to pay their final respects to John.

KINGHORN Zena, Lorna and Alison, thank everyone for showing their kindness during their sad loss of Ian. Thanks to Dr Z. McLeod and partners of Culloden Medical Practice, Ward 7A Raigmore Hospital, also Rev W. Buchan for his comforting service. Thanks for generous donations to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Thanks go to Vicki Fraser and Sarah Maclean and all the team at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness.

FRASER The family of the late Joyce Fraser wish to convey their sincere thanks to all friends and relatives for their messages of sympathy and support at this sad time. We wish in particular to thank all staff at Ach An Eas for their care to mam during the last four years, to Rev. Douglas Robertson for his warm and uplifting service, to Fiona's Flowers for her beautiful arrangements, to Mary and Alison of Invergordon Social Club and to William T. Fraser and Son for their excellent service and friendship throughout. A final thanks to all those who attended the service and generously donated to Ach An Eas Resident's Fund.

DUNNETT The family of the late John Smith Dunnett want to express their sincere heartfelt gratitude to all for the immense kindness and support shown to them following their recent loss. For all who showed their own personal respect to John in attending the funeral service and sent cards and messages of sympathy. Grateful thanks to Rev David Scott for his pastoral care, Rev Donald Morrison for his compassionate service, organist Mr Jim Fraser for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their excellent care and guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Simpsons Florists for the floral arrangements and to Kingsmills Hotel for their catering and for the generosity of all who donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, in John's memory. 'Mtaing dhuibh uile'.

HARMON 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.

RUSSELL The family of the late Robert Tait Russell 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 Lynemore Care Home, Grantown-on-Spey for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev'd Canon Dr John Cuthbert for his comforting service, Mr Gordon Straube for his piping tribute and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service to pay their last respects.

MILNE The family of the late Jessie Milne wish to convey heartfelt thanks to family and friends for the kindness, sympathy and help during their sad loss. Grateful thanks for generously donating £166.90 to P.D.S.A. Special thanks to all the Community Nurses and staff at Ward 7A, Raigmore Hospital. A heartfelt thanks to Humanist Kirsty Harding for all her kindness, compassion and for such a fitting, beautiful service, we are very grateful. Finally, a special thanks to Sarah Maclean and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for all their care and compassion with all the funeral arrangements and for making things as easy as possible at such a sad time.

MACKAY The family of the late Kathleen (Kath) Mackay, 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 Glynis Woodhead 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, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Sunflower Home Care (Highland Hospice) in memory of Kath.

MACKINTOSH Rona, Jason and Rachel wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent bereavement; personally, cards and telephone. Also for beautiful floral tributes received. They would also like to thank Kingsmills Medical Practice and A&E for their care. Special thanks to David Love for his uplifting service and being a good friend to Donnie. Also thanks to Rod Maclean and Alasdair Fraser for their kind words and stories. Special thanks to Philippe Clement and Rangers FC for their letter of condolence. Sum raised for Lucky2BHere, £296. Finally, thank you to Vicki Fraser and her wonderful team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for excellent arrangements.

STEPHEN Gordon and family wish to thank all family, friends, neighbours and ex work colleagues for their attendance at the funeral of Caroline on Friday 8th November. Also thanks for all the many kind expressions of sympathy, by way of cards, calls, visits, messages and for all the support offered. Thanks to the ambulance crew who attended at home. Also John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their support and kind and professional handling of the funeral arrangements. A special thanks to Celebrant Maria Dickson for her personal and fitting service. Finally, thank you for your kind donations to Alzheimer Scotland, which amounted to £800. 2 Oakdene Court, Inverness

MACLEOD The family of the late Catherine (Katie) Macleod of Laggan Road, Inverness would like to convey their sincere thanks to family, relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent loss. Grateful thanks to all who supported the family in bereavement and attended the funeral at Smithton Church, Inverness. Every token and expression of sympathy and support received greatly appreciated.

SHEPHERD The family of the late John Prentice Shepherd (Jack), 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 5C, 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 Fiona's Flower Studio, for the flowers, to A&I Quality Butchers, for their catering and to Lochardil House Hotel, for their hospitality.

MACKAY Iona and Eilidh would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them, following their recent loss of Ruairidh. Grateful thanks to Deacon Patrick Darbyshire, for his comforting service, piper Mr Lewis Barclay, for his musical contribution, Inverness Shinty Clu,b for their guard of honour 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 service and donated towards Mikeysline in memory of Ruairidh.