Acknowledgements

NICHOLSON - The extended family of the late Norma Nicholson wish to thank all relatives and friends for the sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to all the staff at the Riverside Medical Practice for their care and attention with special thanks to the staff at Ward 1, Royal Northern Infirmary for their care of Norma, during her time in hospital. Sincere thanks to kind neighbours and to all who attended the funeral service and so generously donated £570 to the RNI, Ward 1. Special thanks to Rev. Alasdair MacLeod and Rev. Angus John MacDonald and office bearers of the Free North Inverness for an uplifting service and attention to detail. With very grateful thanks to Sarah Maclean and all at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements, undertaken with dignity and compassion.

MCCABE - The family of the late James McCabe (Jim) 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 staff at the Highland Hospice for their care and attention. Grateful thanks to Rev. John Beadle for his most comforting service, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements and to the Kingsmills Hotel for the catering. Finally, thanks to all those who paid their last respects at the service and graveside and who kindly donated to the Highland Hospice raising £517.30 in his memory.

MACLENNAN - The family of the late Jessie MacLennan 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 the district nurses and Fraser Care for their care and attention, to Kathleen at Carr Gomm for her exceptional support over the years, to Dr Matheson at Kingsmills Medical Practice for his unfailing support. Grateful thanks to Rev. Douglas Robertson for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their personal guidance. Finally, thanks to those who contributed generously to Marie Curie in Jessie's memory.

MACAULAY - Following the recent passing of Irene Macaulay, thanks are extended to everyone who conveyed their sympathy and support. Special thanks to all at Southside Nursing Home and Southside Medical Practice for their care and attention. Grateful thanks to Rev. John Beadle for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their dignified funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to all those who paid their last respects at the crematorium.

FINDLAY - The family of the late Warren Findlay would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to The Very Rev'd James S. Bell for his comforting mass, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their dignified and professional guidance and to the British Legion for the catering. Finally, thanks to all those who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and who contributed generously to Operation Smile and Sightsavers in his memory.

EMERY - Helen, Ruth, Sarah, Davey and all the family of the late Janet, wish to thank all friends and neighbours for the kind thoughts and wishes shown to them in their recent loss. They also wish to thank the ambulance staff and all those at Raigmore Hospital involved in looking after mum, for their kindness and care. Special thanks to Rev. Mike Rattenbury and John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their support with the funeral arrangements.

WALLACE - David Wallace would like to thank most sincerely relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind messages of sympathy in his recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to Gordon, Fiona, Annette and Hugh for all their support. Thanks also to the doctors and nursing staff of Ward 2C, Raigmore Hospital, for all their care. Special thanks to Rev. Douglas Horne for his uplifting service. Finally, thanks to John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their excellent funeral arrangements.

SANDHAM - Mrs Rosemary Sandham and family wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement, personally, by letter and telephone. They also wish to thank the doctors and nursing staff of Ward 6C, Raigmore Hospital, with special thanks to Mandi Smith, Advanced Practioner Heart Failure Nurse, Raigmore Hospital. Thanks also to the community nurses and Marie Curie nurses for their care, compassion and sensitivity shown to Robert in his final days. Thanks also to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for such a fitting service. Finally, thank you to John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, especially Sarah Maclean, for their excellent funeral arrangements.

WISE - Mr Julian Noble and family wish to thank all relatives and friends, and especially Val's younger sister Pat who was prevented from attending by Covid-19 contact, for the sympathy they showed to them in the sadness of their bereavement. They also wish to thank all medical staff who contributed positively to Val's treatment during her sad and devastating illness. They also wish to thank John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness and Rev. Mike Rattenbury for the very nice service in difficult circumstances.

ROY - Pat and Sheila, the sisters of the late Alan Roy, 58 years, of 65 Argyle Street, Inverness, would like to thank all family and friends during this difficult time. Alan who died suddenly while out walking was the son of the late Ian and Christine Roy, loving brother of Pat and Sheila, brother-in-law of TJ and Nigel and a dear uncle of Laurence, Garry, Barry, Darren and Gordon. Many thanks also to Zoe Skinner at Highland Council, Mr Allan J. Dunbar for his lovely service and William T. Fraser and Son for their guidance. Special thanks to Mikey at Police Scotland. After this crazy time is over Pat and Sheila will hold a memorial for Alan with all family and friends. 19 Cranmore Drive, Smithton, Inverness. 87 Blarmore Avenue, Inverness.

HENDRY - The family of the late Mary-Helen Hendry wish to thank all relatives and friends for the sympathy shown during their recent bereavement. Thanks to all doctors, nurses and staff in Ward 7A, Raigmore Hospital, for their fantastic care. We would also like to extend thanks to all staff at Macmillan Suite, Raigmore and Maggie's Highlands for their support. A generous collection of £803.80 was collected for Maggie's Highlands at the service. Thanks to Father Dominic Nwaigwe for his fitting service. Finally, a thank you to John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, for their care and compassion.

HAIG - The family of the late Alexander (Sandy) Haig 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 7A, Raigmore Hospital and to all staff at Cradlehall Care Home, Inverness for their kindness and attention. Grateful thanks to Rev. Fiona Smith for her comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to those who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and who kindly donated to Ness Bank Church Phase 4 in his memory.

BEATON - Ian and the family of the late Lorna Beaton would like to thank all relatives, friends, neighbours and ex-colleagues for their many heartfelt messages, phone calls, cards of sympathy and the support extended to them during this sad time. Special thanks to Dr. W. MeKka and all the team of the MacMillan Suite at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness for their excellent care and treatment over the past five years, to all doctors, nurses and all staff at Fortrose Medical Practice for their exceptional care and kindness, sincere thanks to all the District Nursing team based in Dingwall for the professional care and attention given to both Lorna and myself, to our MacMillan Nurse, Mrs Julie Parkin for all her help and support provided in respect of the provision of specialist equipment, not to mention all her advice and guidance which made the whole process easy for us to understand, thank you. Grateful thanks to the Rev. Michael Robertson for his uplifting and enlightening service, also to Denise and Douglas for their excellent tributes. Our thanks also go to D. Chisholm & Sons Funeral Directors for the professional handling of all the funeral arrangements, also thanks to Lindsay and her team from Chanterelle catering in Fortrose. Finally, many thanks to the large number of people who attended the graveside service and kindly donated the sum of £720.00 to the MacMillan Suite, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

MOORE - Christine and family of the late Dr Edward Moore would like to thank everyone most warmly for all the many floral tributes, cards, letters and phone calls received on the sad death of Eddie. Grateful thanks from us all and to William T. Fraser and Son.

KENNEDY - The family of the late William Charles Kennedy (Billy), Beaufort Gardens, Beauly, wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to the doctors and nurses at Raigmore Hospital for their care, and all those who attended the funeral service, and donated to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland. Special thanks to Rev. Ian Manson for his uplifting service, and to John Fraser & Son, Lovat House, Dingwall, for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

LOWSON - Daveen and family of the late Lindsay Lowson would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends, neighbours and former colleagues for the overwhelming tributes to Lindsay. Special thanks to Dr Mmeka and nurses at the Macmillan suite and the east district community nurses for their care and attention. Grateful thanks to Mr Halde Pottinger for his kind words, to Mr Hugh MacKay for the eulogy on Lindsay's career and to our son Kenny for his tribute to his dad on behalf of the family, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional guidance and to the Kingsmills Hotel for the catering. Finally, thanks to all those who came to pay their last respects at Inverness Crematorium and whose kind generosity raised over £1600 for Cancer Research UK and My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

THOMSON - The family of the late Kenina Thomson would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy following their recent sad loss; personally, by telephone and through the many cards and floral tributes received. Special thanks to Meallmore Lodge Care Home, Daviot for their care and kindness and to all who attended the funeral service and kindly donated £458.56 to Alzheimer Scotland. Personal thanks to Rev. Stuart Smith for his comforting service and grateful thanks to John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their efficient and compassionate funeral arrangements. Thank you to the Myrtle Bank Hotel, Gairloch for their catering following the service.

MURRAY - The family of the late Douglas Campbell Murray 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 the Paramedic Team for their care and attention. Grateful thanks to Rev. Carol Rattenbury for her most comforting service, to Rev. Scott Polworth for his comforting prayer, to Michael Mackenzie for his piping tribute, to all at Police Scotland for their tremendous support at this difficult time, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements and to the Kingsmills Hotel for the catering. Finally, thanks to all those who paid their last respects at the service and graveside and who kindly donated towards CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) raising £1047.00 in his memory.

BARNABY - The family of the late Walter (Barney) Barnaby wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received at his recent sad passing. Special thanks to medical staff at the Nairn hospital, the Haematology department and Julie at Ward 5A, Raigmore, to Sophie the district nurse, thanks to Rev. Tommy Bryson for his most comforting service, to the Royal British Legion for their support over the years, to all at Whinnieknowe Gardens, to Jim Clark and his team for help with funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at the church.

GILLIES - Nancy and family of the late Kenny Gillies, Creraig, Kiltarlity, would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many heartfelt messages of sympathy and support extended to them during this sad time. Special thanks to the staff at Strathallan House Care Home for their exceptional care and kindness shown to Kenneth. Grateful thanks to Rev. Ian Manson for his uplifting service. Thanks to William T. Fraser and Son for their personal and professional attention and to The Priory Hotel for their excellent hospitality. Finally, to the large number who attended the funeral home and graveside and kindly donated £391 to Strathallan House.