Acknowledgements

HENRY - The family of the late Alexander Duncan Henry (Ali) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Marie Curie carers and Kingsmills Medical Practice, grateful thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony and to William T. Fraser and Son for the caring guidance and funeral arrangements, the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality, also to Flowers by Lee and all who donated the generous sum of £400 to Marie Curie.

THURSBY - Mo, Fiona and Trish would like to thank all family, friends, colleagues and neighbours for the flowers, cards, calls and kind messages of support following the sudden loss of Pete. Special thanks to Allan Dunbar for his uplifting service and to "The boys" who were with him at Bonfest, especially David "Duck" for his fond, yet witty speech. To William T. Fraser and Son for their kind professional services. Thanks also to Oops a Daisy for the flowers and to Andrew and staff at Old North Inn for the teas.

WILLIAMSON - The family of the late Isabella Williamson (Belle) 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 British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards For The Right Reasons in memory of Belle.

STONE - Frances, Roddy and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their sad loss of Rhoda. Grateful thanks to all at Kingsmills Care Home, especially Kay and Joe, for their care and attention over the last years. Thanks also to Pastor Iain Morrison for his prayers and comforting service, to organist Ronnie Shaw for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their very caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to the Loch Ness House Beefeater for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated the generous sum of £296.65 towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Rhoda.

MACLEOD - The family of the late David Joseph MacLeod (Davie) 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 Halde Pottinger for his comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Samaritans in memory of Davie.

MACDONALD - John, Mairi and the family of the late Christine Macdonald would like to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy, kindness and support following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to all the staff of Ward 1 at the RNI Community Hospital for their care in Christine's final weeks; to the practice nurses and GPs of Crown Medical Practice for their care and attention over the last three years; and to the District Nursing team for their more recent input. Thanks also to Rev. Douglas Robertson for his comforting service, to William T. Fraser for the funeral arrangements, and to the Palace Hotel for their hospitality.

LOW - The family of the late Graham McIntosh Low 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 7C, 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 The Flower Company for the flowers, to the Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Mackenzie Centre (Inverness) in memory of Graham.

MACBEATH - The family of the late Joan MacBeath (nee Macdonald), would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to doctors and nurses over the years. Kind thanks to Allan Dunbar for his kind words, also to Dougie Watson, piper, for his good piping and to Angela Hunter for the flowers. Many thanks to William T. Fraser and Son for their service. Finally, thanks to all who kindly donated to Kidney Research.

MACGILLIVRAY - Trish, Hugh, George, along with Cyril and family, would like to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who attended the interment of our cherished mam, Flo MacGillivray, at Dalarossie Cemetery and the celebration of her life at William T. Fraser and Son on 4th May, 2022. Donations have raised £887 for The British Liver Trust and the Bee Friendly Trust. We are overwhelmed by the amount of cards, flowers, messages, phone calls and personal visits, all of which have been of great comfort to us, thank you. Also, the eggs in the nest have all hatched now. Our thanks also go to: Bunchrew residents for paying their last respects to mam on her final journey round the park, William T. Fraser and Son for their guidance, Glynis Woodhead for her comforting service, Fiona's Flower Studio, Spud the piper and Darren and staff at The North Kessock Hotel. We would also like to mention Stephen, Jake and Monica from the Scottish Ambulance Service, Katie and her team on the night shift at Raigmore Hospital when mam was admitted for a few hours on 25th April, Sharon the OT, Dr O'Hara and all the admin staff at Kingsmills Medical practice, Debbie from the home carers, Holly from the community nurses, Laura from the palliative care team and Susan, mam's night carer from Gold Healthcare. You are all a credit to your professions. We are extremely grateful for your help, compassion, kindness and empathy to our mam and us throughout her illness, as this was severely lacking from other sectors that were involved. A final thought, if possible, can you please do one thing today ....... tell your mum you love her.

MACRAE - The family of the late George Gilmour MacRae would like to thank all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to the carers and nursing staff at Cradlehall Nursing Home for their excellent care over many years and to all who donated generously, the amount of £211.07 to Alzheimer Scotland. Special thanks to the celebrant Glynis Woodhead for the fitting service and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

BINNIE - Liz, Kathleen, Michael and families wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad loss of Margaret (Bunny.) Thanks to doctors at Burnfield Medical Practice for their care over many years, and more recently from Gateway Care, also A&E and Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital, and to all who attended the funeral service and generously donated £290 to Cancer Research and IFAW. Special thanks to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for his uplifting service. Thanks also to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

MACRAE - Anne, Angela, Alastair, Morven and all the family are overwhelmed by the kindness and sympathy shown to them. Sincere thanks to ICU Raigmore Hospital for expert care and attention to Finlay. Fiona for the lovely church flowers, Craig for piping Finlay's favourite tunes, Father James Anyaegdu for the uplifting and comforting service; Ronnie Shaw for church music; the Priory Hotel for excellent hospitality; John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for efficient and professional service and all who came to support them and respectfully say goodbye to Finlay as he was laid to rest. £974.01 was donated to Lovat Shinty Club.

MACKAY - The family of the late William George Mackay would like to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them during their recent bereavement. Thanks also to all hospital staff of Ward 5C, Raigmore Hospital for their sensitivity and professionalism in support of George in the week leading up to his passing; and for those who generously donated the amount of £115 at the funeral service towards the Highland Hospice. Many thanks also to Vicki Fraser, Drew Green and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their support and compassion in the funeral arrangements.

MACKAY - The family of the late William George Mackay would like to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them during their recent bereavement. Thanks also to all hospital staff of Ward 5C, Raigmore Hospital for their sensitivity and professionalism in support of George in the week leading up to his passing; and for those who generously donated the amount of £115 at the funeral service towards the Highland Hospice. Many thanks also to Vicki Fraser, Drew Green and the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their support and compassion in the funeral arrangements.

CAMERON - Kate and the family would like to thank all who cared for Gus, the doctors and nurses of Nairn Healthcare Group, Highland Health Care for their cheerful, caring visits, the staff of Ward 6C Raigmore Hospital who cared for him during his last days. Thanks also for the numerous cards and flowers, they were very much appreciated. Lastly, thanks to Jim Clark and Halde Pottinger.

LILLEY - Olive and family would like to thank all relatives and friends, both here and further afield, who have shown such kindness and support in the many visits, cards, flowers and messages following the loss of Phil. Our eternal thanks go to Heather, Allison and Liz who cared so wonderfully for Phil over the last 6 months. To all the nurses and staff in the NHS Departments at Nairn Hospital, the district nurses, especially Sarah, Megan and Trish, his GPs Dr McDougall and Dr Mitchell, MND Scotland and Andy Bethall, Joanna Matheson, Dr Finlayson and the NHS Highland research team at Raigmore and Penny from Marie Curie. We thank you all for your care, kindness and professionalism. To Martin Fraser and the brilliant team at William T. Fraser and Son for arranging the funeral as well as Allan Dunbar the celebrant. Thanks also to the Newton Hotel, Nairn, for the refreshments after the service. Your kind donations to MND Scotland raised £530.

SHEWAN - The family of the late Elaine Rose Shewan 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 Cairn Medical Practice, Community Nurses, Raigmore Hospital, particularly Dr MacPhail and Kathleen MacGregor, Oncology Department and those at Ward 5A for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Flowers By Lee for the flowers, to the Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Maggie's Highlands and Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Elaine.

ROBERTSON - The family of the late Grace Olive Sinclair Robertson 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 Rev. Mike Rattenbury 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 Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards the Highland Health Board Endowment Fund in memory of Grace.

MACLEAN - The family of the late Ian MacLean, Culburnie, wish to thank all friends and relatives for their kind expressions of sympathy received after the loss of Ian. Thanks also to the staff of Culduthel Care Home; to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for his comforting farewell service; to D Chisholm & Sons for their efficient arrangements in Inverness and at Tomnacross; to the Priory Hotel, Beauly for the hospitality provided; and to all who paid their respects and said farewell, in Inverness and at Tomnacross; finally thanks to all who generously donated £436.72 to Alzheimer Scotland.

MASSEY - Elizabeth and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards, phone calls and flowers, on the sad loss of Brian, which is very much appreciated. Thank you to Christine and Roger, Celia and Keith, Helen Kell and Helen Ross for their care, kindness and support. Thank you to Rev. Susan Cord for her comforting service, to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness for their guidance, the Beaufort Hotel for refreshments and to Flowers by Lee for flowers. A special thanks to all who donated to Highland Hospice and RNLI in memory of Brian.