Acknowledgements

BARKER - The family of the late Catherine (Rena) Barker would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours, from near and far, for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Sincere thanks to Aird Medical Practice for their kind attention over recent years. Heartfelt thanks to Rev. Stewart A. Mackay for his thoughtful service, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring funeral guidance and to the Loch Ness House Beefeater for the catering. Finally, thanks to all who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and whose kind generosity raised £550.00 for Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Rena.

PATIENCE - (Alford/Inverness). Morag and family sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many cards, expressions of sympathy and flowers received following the sad loss of Donald (Don). Special thanks to the ambulance service and all the wonderful staff at Ward 402 (Stroke Unit), ARI for their excellent care. Grateful thanks to Simon Crouch, Reader and Locum Minister of Tough and Cushnie Parish Church for his support and comforting service, Ron Ferguson for his excellent reading, Jack and Neil of Duncan and McCombie Funeral Directors for their highly efficient and caring handling of the funeral arrangements, also to the many friends who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and donated so generously in excess of £700 towards Richmond Fellowship (Scotland) a charity the family cannot thank enough for the excellent care they gave Don over the last few years. Finally, many thanks to the staff of the Haughton Hotel, Alford for the excellent teas.

MCGINELY - The family of the late Daniel McGinely would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their cards and messages of sympathy following their recent sad loss. Thanks also to the dedicated doctors and nursing staff at both Raigmore and RNI who cared for Daniel during his spells in hospital. Special thanks to Rev. Stuart MacKay for his uplifting services. Finally thank you to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their excellent funeral arrangements.

GRANT - The family of the late Margaret Grant would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their cards, letters, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy and support in their sad loss. Grateful thanks to the Drumnadrochit Medical Centre, Macmillan nurses and Beauly nurses for their care and attention. Special thanks to Rev. Hugh Watt for his support and comforting service, to William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors for their professional guidance and arrangements and especially to the very large number that paid their last respects kindly donating the sum of £622 to the Glenurquhart Care Centre, where Margaret always received great love and kindness.

MILNE - The family of the late Esther Milne would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many acts of kindness and sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to all staff of Castle Care who looked after Esther so well in recent years. Special thanks also to George, Freda and Eleanor for their many acts of kindness over the years. Sincere thanks to Rev. Canon Dr John Cuthbert for his personal and uplifting service, to George Chisholm and colleagues of D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance and to Lochardil House Hotel for providing the catering. Finally, thanks to all those who attended the service to pay their last respects to Esther and to those who donated generously towards the Royal Osteoporosis Society in her memory.

JONES - The family of the late Lawrence Jones would like to thank all relatives, friends, colleagues and all at Strathglass Shinty Club for the many expressions of sympathy and kindness extended to them following their recent sad loss. Heartfelt thanks to Mr Halde Pottinger for his comforting ceremony, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their sensitive funeral guidance and to the Canal Park Pavilion (Highland Rugby Club) for the catering. Finally, thanks to the many that came to pay their last respects to Lawrence at the crematorium and to those who donated generously towards Mind and Mikeysline, raising £2840 in his memory.

BLINCOW - The family of the late Laura Grace Blincow, who passed away on 7th March, 2019, would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness extended to them following their recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to Mr Oliphant and all doctors, nurses and staff of Ward 6A and 4C, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Special thanks to Brother John MacKenzie for his comforting service, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their funeral guidance and to the Kingsmills Hotel for the catering. Finally, thanks to those who paid their last respects to Laura at the Crematorium.

GRANT - (Beauly). The family of the late Gregor Grant, 9 Broallan, wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness and support extended to them following their recent loss. Many thanks to all who paid their last respects at church and graveside and to those who generously donated to the Highland Hospice.

GORDON - Lilian and Laura would like to thank all friends, neighbours and relatives for their sympathy and support during the recent, sad loss of John. To all who visited John in hospital, made phone calls, sent cards and flowers and helped in so many ways, our heartfelt thanks. To the dedicated staff of Ward 6C, Raigmore Hospital, who cared for John with skill and compassion, our thanks to all. Our sincere thanks to Stewart Robertson who conducted a wonderful uplifting service; to Donald Shaw for his inspiring piping tribute; to Sheila Bruce for the special music, played before and during the service; to Donald Aird for providing the loudspeaker system in and around the church - our many thanks. To Strathglass Shinty Club for their presence and assistance; to the Cnoc Hotel for welcome refreshments after the service and to all who came from near and far to celebrate John's life, thank you. Our grateful thanks to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their smooth and excellent guidance in all arrangements. Finally, thank you to all who donated to Dementia Research and Glenurquhart Care Centre £1,200 to date.

TRUBSHAW - (Balintore). Husband Ray would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages and support with the sad loss of his wife, Iris May. Thanks to David from Mairi Russell Funeral Services for his help and guidance throughout this difficult time. Thanks also to the staff of GA and Ward 5a, Raigmore Hospital and special thanks to SCN Julie Ransome and staff of Sutor Ward, Invergordon County Community Hospital.

REID - The family of the late James Reid wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent bereavement, personally and by letter and card. Grateful thanks to Rev. David Scott for his comforting service and to William T. Fraser and Son and their staff for their efficient handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to all who attended the service and kindly donated towards Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.

DUFF - Lorraine and family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their cards, letters and kind expressions of sympathy and support in their sad loss of Alistair. Grateful thanks to the Crown Medical Practice, Community Nurses and Macmillan Nurses for their care and attention. Special thanks to Humanist Halde Pottinger for a personal and uplifting service, to William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors for their professional guidance and arrangements and especially to the very large number that paid their last respects at the funeral home and graveside, kindly donating the marvellous sum of £1,656.00 to Pancreatic Cancer Scotland.

FRASER - The family of the late Jack Fraser would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness shown to them following their recent sad loss. Heartfelt thanks to all staff of Culduthel Care Home, Inverness for their care and kindness. Grateful thanks to Rev. Stewart A. Mackay for his comforting service, to Rev. Douglas Horne for his personal tribute, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance and to the Loch Ness Country House Hotel for the catering. Finally, thanks to all who attended the service to pay their last respects to Jack and to those who donated generously towards the British Heart Foundation in his memory.

SUTHERLAND - Jessie 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, also for all the beautiful floral tributes received and kind donations to the British Heart Foundation. Special thanks to Alan J. Dunbar for his uplifting service. Finally, thank you to John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, especially Vicki Fraser, for their excellent funeral arrangements.

MILNER - Anne Milner would like to thank everyone for paying their last respects to Keith. Special thanks to Elaine Smith for the lovely service and also to Jim Murray at D. Gunn Funeral Directors Dingwall, for efficient handling of the arrangements, all monies collected have been donated to Autistic Society very much appreciated.

LAMOND - Freda, Robin and Donald would like to thank all friends, family and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy following the loss of our dad (Robin). A special thank you to Highview Home for the care they provided, the Rev. Bill Buchan for his comforting service at D. Chisholm & Sons and at the graveside, Invermoriston, also D. Chisholm & Sons. A special thank you to David Anderson for his funeral guidance whilst taking care of the funeral arrangements. The British Legion for the catering, also to Donald Morrison for his lovely piping tribute to our dad. Thank you also to everyone who paid their last respects at D. Chisholm & Sons and graveside, Invermoriston and to those who kindly donated to Alzheimer Scotland.

CAFFREY - The family of the late Vaughan Caffrey wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement, personally and by letter. Thanks to all who attended the funeral and special thanks to the celebrant Glynis Woodhead, for a fitting and moving service. Finally, thank you to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, for their excellent funeral arrangements.

MACKINTOSH - The Mackintosh family would like to express their sincere thanks for the many expressions of sympathy received after Morag's passing. Grateful thanks to Rev. Davide Ratti, Rev. John Macleod and Rev. Bill Scott for conducting the service and to Mr Alex Watt for leading the praise. The care and attention of the healthcare staff at the Golden Jubilee Hospital was also very much appreciated. Thanks also to the staff of William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors, for their highly efficient and caring handling of the funeral arrangements and to the many friends who attended the funeral. Donations for the Thoracic Service at the Golden Jubilee Hospital amounted to £1028. Thanks to everyone who gave so generously.

TAYLOR - Heather and family wish to thank all friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss of Douglas. Sincere thanks to Father James S. Bell and the clergy of St Mary's R C Church for the beautiful mass and to the congregation for their support, to Mr Duncan MacGillivray for his piping tribute, to Mr George J. Chisholm for his funeral guidance and to the British Legion for the catering. Special thanks to Mr Bernhard Wolf whose skilful surgery and aftercare gave us ten years of enjoyable life, to all at Raigmore Hospital, especially the staff of Ward 2C, for their care and attention and to Fraser Home Care for their kindness. Finally, thanks to all who paid their last respects at the church and crematorium and to those who kindly donated to St Mary's R C Church Funds and The Guards Division Corps of Drums Association in his memory.

PATERSON - The family of the late William Paterson 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 all staff of Meallmore Lodge Care Home, Daviot for their care and support. Grateful thanks to D. Chisholm & Sons for their dignified arrangements and to the Loch Ness Country House Hotel for the catering. Finally, thanks to those who paid their last respects to William at the service and to those who kindly donated towards The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association in his memory.