Acknowledgements

MUNRO - The family extend their appreciation for the many expressions of sympathy following the passing of John. Heartfelt thanks to all at Ward 7C, Raigmore Hospital for their care and compassion over the past few months, to Raymond for his help and support and also to the staff of the Corbett Centre. Grateful thanks to Rev. David Scott for his touching and uplifting service, and finally thanks to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional funeral arrangements.

MORRISON - The family of the late William Morrison (Willie Mo) would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all at Ward 3C, Raigmore Hospital (especially Cherrie for looking out for him). Special thanks to CV John for all his help and support. Sincere thanks to Halde Pottinger for his lovely ceremony, Fiona's Flower Studio for the beautiful flowers and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to everyone to kindly donated towards Diabetes UK raising £630.00 in Willie's memory.

MANT - The family of the late Frederick John Mant (Fred) 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 5A, Raigmore Hospital for all their care and attention. Grateful thanks to Rev. Donald K. Prentice for his most comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to all those who gathered to wish Fred one final farewell.

MACKINTOSH - The family of the late Donald (Donnie) Mackintosh would like to thank all friends and family for their kind expressions of sympathy shown to them following their sad loss. Grateful thanks to Father James Bell for his compassionate and moving tribute and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to all those who came to pay their respects outside St Mary's Church and to everyone who donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in Donnie's memory.

MACINNES - The family of the late Edward MacInnes (Eddie) would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Sincere thanks to Rev. Dr Hugh Watt and Rev. Fiona Morrison for their personal service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to all those who gathered outside Eddie's home to say one last farewell.

MACASKILL - Allan, Catriona, Laura and family would like to thank all friends and family for their sincere expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of Lesley. Thanks to all at Highview House and to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service. Finally, thanks to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring funeral arrangements and to those who kindly donated to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland.

COWIE - The family of the late Charles Cowie (Charlie) would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness and support extended to them following their sad loss. Sincere thanks to the police and paramedics who were so very professional and supportive. Grateful appreciation to Rev. Scott Polworth for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their personal care and attention. Finally, thanks to all those who kindly donated to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland raising £1,210.00 in Charlie's memory.

CHALMERS - The family of the late Julie Chalmers 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 Ross Memorial Hospital, Dingwall for their exceptional care and attention. Grateful thanks to Laura Gillespie for her comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring and professional funeral arrangements.

BALFOUR - The family of the late Margaret Balfour would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness, support and comforting expressions of sympathy following their very sad loss. Heartfelt thanks to all the doctors and nurses involved during Margaret's short illness for their exemplary care, dedication and compassion; especially Dr Daniel Simpson, Louisa Parke, Alister Tarbuck and Zoe Steven. Grateful thanks to family friend Iain Macdonald for his warm and comforting service, and to George Chisholm and staff for their professional and dignified conduct. Finally, thanks and appreciation to all who came to pay their last respects as the cortège left Green Drive and all who so kindly donated towards the sum of £1,710 to date for the Puffin Hydrotherapy Pool.

GILLIES - The family of the late Shona Ellen (nee MacKintosh) are so grateful that she was able to be at home when she died. Latterly during her illness, the compassionate and professional help of the carers was invaluable as was that of the doctors, physiotherapists, social worker and all in that chain of providers. The worship led by Rev. Davide Ratti and Rev. James Clark directed our thoughts lovingly to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The MacLeod family kindly led the singing. John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness respectfully took care of the arrangements required. A warm thank you to all the friends present and those who expressed their sympathy by card or telephone. "Till the day breaks and the shadows flee away."

DONALDSON - The family of the late David (Davie) Donaldson wish to thank all relatives and friends who showed them sympathy in their recent bereavement. Thanks to all that attended his requiem mass and funeral at the church of St Michael & All Angels. Special thanks to Canon Dr John Cuthbert for his uplifting service and thank you to the piper, Mr Donald Morrison who piped David to his final resting place. Thanks also to Sarah Maclean and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion shown with the funeral arrangements.

QUINN - Helen Quinn and family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy, phone calls, flowers and helped during their recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to Oops A Daisy for the lovely floral tributes. Special thanks to Father Maximilian Nwosu and Father James Anyaegdu for a lovely service and all at John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.

MACLENNAN - Donald, Catriona and Maria would like to thank family and friends for their kind words and support at this sad time, at the loss of Susan Ann. Susan was a wonderful sister and aunty. Special thanks to Jenny, Sharon and Shona for all their kindness and help to Susan over many years. Also many thanks to all the staff at ICU 2, who did everything they could to help Susan. Many thanks to Susan Foudister for her kind words, and to Robin, Donnie and staff at Dignity, for their professionalism and respect shown. Many thanks to all for your donations on the day, £321 was raised for the Ishbel Rhind Centre. Susan will be sadly missed by so many.

WALKER - The family of the late Esme Walker would like to offer our heartfelt appreciation to relatives, friends and neighbours for the generous expressions of sympathy and for their attendance online at the service of celebration. Special thanks to the staff at Southside Nursing Home for their kindness and caring over the past five and a half years. Grateful appreciations to the Reverend Alastair Younger for his gracious and compassionate celebration service. Acknowledgments to all the team, especially Drew Green of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, for their warm and professional attention.

WALKER - The family of the late Esme Walker would like to offer our heartfelt appreciation to relatives, friends and neighbours for the generous expressions of sympathy and for their attendance online at the service of celebration. Special thanks to the staff at Southside Nursing Home for their kindness and caring over the past five and a half years. Grateful appreciations to the Reverend Alastair Younger for his gracious and compassionate celebration service. Acknowledgments to all the team, especially Drew Green of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, for their warm and professional attention.

ROSS - The family extend their heartfelt appreciation for the many expressions of sympathy following the passing of Mary. Grateful thanks to all at Isobel Fraser Residential Home for their care and kindness. Thanks to Father Dominic Nwaigwe for his service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their exceptional funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to all those who stood outside St Mary's Catholic Church to pay their last respects.

MACKAY - The family of the late Hugh Mackay wish to convey their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, neighbours and friends for the expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Special thanks to Pat Morrison and David MacRae for their kindness shown to Hugh over the years. Special thanks to Mr Wolf and his colleagues in Ward 7A and all at the Intensive Care Unit in Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention, thanks to Rev. Fraser Turner for his comforting service, thanks to Flowers by Lee for the beautiful floral tributes and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring funeral arrangements. Warmest thanks to everyone who gathered outside the funeral home and the graveside to say farewell. Finally, thanks to all those who donated generously to The Oxygen Works (MS Therapy Center, Inverness) and raised £483.00 in Hugh’s memory.

FOSTER - The family of the late Kathleen Foster (Kath) would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent, very sad loss of Kath. Warmest thanks to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional guidance and support. Heartfelt thanks to the Abriachan community who stood at their road ends to pay their last respects to Kath and to all outside the funeral home and at the graveside, your presence was much appreciated. Finally, thank you to all who generously donated to Chest, Heart & Stroke.

MURRAY - The family of the late Alexander Murray wish to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement, whether personally, by card, text or telephone. Thanks also to the staff at Ward 5C Raigmore Hospital for dad's care. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead, Celebrant, for her comforting service. Finally, thanks to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements. 119 Carnarc Crescent, Inverness.

FINDLAY - The family of the late Helen Forsythe Findlay (nee Forbes) would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all at Culduthel Care Home for their care and attention over recent years. Thanks also to Rev. Ian Manson for his comforting service, to Fiona's Flower Studio and to William T. Fraser and Son for their caring funeral arrangements. Further thanks to all who donated in Helen's name to Alzheimer Scotland.