Acknowledgements

INNES The family of the late David Innes wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them personally and by cards, in their recent sad bereavement. Sincere thanks to Rev. Ian Manson for his uplifting service and to William T. Fraser and Son for their efficient arrangements. Special thanks to the staff of Highland Home Carers for assisting David in his latter years, also to the District Nursing team at Beauly and the staff at Aird Medical Practice. Warmest thanks to all those who came to pay their last respects at the service and graveside and for the generous donations received for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland amounting to £150.

ANGUS The family of the late Marion Angus 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 Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, organist Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Marie Curie in memory of Marion.

MACDONALD The family of the late Elizabeth Christina MacDonald (Betty) 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 2A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev David Scott for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Betty.

PETTIT (Muir of Ord). Jean would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy shown to her in the way of cards, flowers and messages following the loss of her beloved husband Den. Thank you to Rev. Monika Redman and friend, Derek Darnell for the heartfelt eulogy, Susan Mackay for her support and a special thank you to organist, John Brozovsky for playing the organ so beautifully. Finally, thank you to all those who attended the service to pay their last respects and who generously donated £527.70 which continues to increase, this will be passed onto Cancer Research UK & Munlochy Animal Aid.

JOHNSTONE Nan and family of the late Ronnie Johnstone wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and caring neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy following our recent sad loss. We would also like to thank the paramedics for their kindness when they attended to Ronnie. Also, Rev. John De La Haye and Sandy Finlay for their home visits and comforting service. We sincerely thank those who attended the funeral service, where a figure of £370 was collected for Cancer Research UK. Special thanks to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

LEWERY The family of the late Francis Lewery (Frank) 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 Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention and to Keltic Care for the support and care given to Frank. 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 Flowers By Lee for the flowers and to those who attended the ceremony to pay their final respects.

RENNIE (Inverness). Sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy during the sad loss of Anna (Nancy) Rennie. Grateful thanks to Culduthel Care Home for their care and attention. Special thanks to Drew Green and the team at John Fraser & Son, of Chapel Street, Inverness and to Allan Dunbar for an uplifting service. To everyone who attended the service, many thanks for donating to Alzheimer Scotland and raising a generous £422.00.

GRANT Following the recent sad loss of Davie Grant, Gillian, David and Suzie wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for all cards, flowers and telephone calls received. Grateful thanks to Laura and Michaela, Ward 7A, Raigmore for their care and attention. Special thanks to Rev. Linda Walker for her comforting service, organist Andrew Sutcliffe and George and staff at D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the beautiful flowers and to all who attended the service and graveside and for donations received of £375 towards Salvation Army (Inverness) in memory of Davie.

JOHNSTON Ann-Marie, Alison and Veronica would like to thank neighbours and Sarah Maclean from John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their help and support with Iain's funeral. Special thanks to Rev. Dr John Cuthbert for a fitting service and also his support during our sudden loss. Thank you to all who attended the funeral service and donated to Poppy Scotland.

MACKENZIE The family of the late Doreen Mackenzie 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 Culduthel Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. Andy Bryer for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe 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 the Palace Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Doreen.

MACLENNAN The family of the late Hector George MacLennan (Hec) 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 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 Oops A Daisy for the flowers and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Munlochy Animal Aid in memory of Hec.

GARROW Sandy would like to express his sincere thanks to the friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy shown to him in his recent sad loss of his brother, Edward Garrow. Special thanks to Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service. Thanks also to the Doctors and Nurses of Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital. Finally, thank you to John Fraser & Son, of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements. The sum of £358.24 was collected for Ward GA, Raigmore.

MACLEAN We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to us following the recent devastating losses of my parents, Fraser and Betty, along with my dear sister Karin (Alexander). Grateful thanks to Raigmore Hospital staff along with a special mention to Highland Hospice staff who were truly amazing. Thank you to the Rev. Gordon Martin and William T. Fraser and Son Funeral Directors, who were a great comfort and support. Ronald and family.

ALEXANDER The family of the late Karin Alexander would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours and work colleagues for the very kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following the recent devastating loss of Karin. Grateful thanks to Raigmore Hospital staff on Ward 4C, ARI staff, Macmillan team, Community nursing team and Highland Hospice staff. Thank you to Norma Higgott Highland Hospice Chaplain and William T. Fraser and Son Funeral Directors who together ensured Karin had a fitting celebration of life ceremony in which we know she would have loved. Finally, thank you to Fiona for the beautiful display of flowers and the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness for their hospitality. The generosity of everyone who donated online and at the service raised an amazing amount of £3000 for the Highland Hospice. Many thanks from Craig, Emily and family.

GRANT The family of the late Lillian Grant (nee MacLennan), wish to express their sincere thanks for the sympathy, love and support shown to them during their recent loss. Thank you to those who attended the funeral service and donated to Women's Aid in Lillian's memory. Grateful thanks to Carolton House, Nairn, for their care and attention over the years. Special thanks to the Celebrant, Glynis Woodhead for her uplifting service and to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their support with the funeral arrangements.

MAPPLEBECK The family of the late William Joseph Mapplebeck (Billy) 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, organist Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their funeral arrangements.

ALLAN The family of the late John Eoghann Allan would like to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues in Highland Council for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to us following our sudden and sad loss. A special thanks to the many, many folk who attended the funeral service. Thanks to Rev. Ian Manson for his comforting service, to Shane Maclennan for sharing his lovely anecdotal memories of John, to William T. Fraser and Son for the care and compassion with the funeral arrangements and to the Lovat Arms Hotel for their hospitality. Many thanks also for the generous donations for Maggie's Highlands, a total of £1,324 was raised (cash and online).

SHANKS The family of the late Robert Shanks (Bobby) 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 the Palliative Care Response Service including Sunflower Carers, District Nurse Team, Fairfield Medical Practice and everyone at the Palliative Response Team at the Highland Hospice. Thanks to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thanks and gratitude to Father Laurence Gambella for his compassionate and inclusive Mass and Mark Jones for his assistance and support during this difficult time. Thanks to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Bobby.

MACKAY The family of the late Margaret Ann McDonald 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 Carolton Care Home, Nairn for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, organist Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Gordon Straube for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Shop, Nairn for the flowers, to Lovat Arms Hotel, Beauly for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Highland Breast Centre in memory of Margaret.

LEES The family of the late Marlene Lees wish to extend thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the sympathy and support shown to them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to Mike Rattenbury for an uplifting and comforting service, to William T Fraser and Son for their organisation and guidance with the funeral arrangements and to Flowers by Lee for her very special flower arrangement. Thanks to all who generously donated the sum of £762 to Marie Curie in memory of Marlene.