Acknowledgements

MOIR Christine and family give thanks to God for the excellent care and support Alan received from so many in the final few months of his life; from Ward 7A Raigmore Hospital, Croyard Road doctors and community nurses, Fraser Elite carers, Marie Curie nurses and Highland Hospice Sunflower home carers. To Rev. David Scott, sincere thanks for his visits and for leading such a comforting funeral service at Inshes East Church. Thanks to Rev. Alistair Malcolm for leading a hopeful graveside service and for all his support to the family. To all who attended the service, for donations of £750 received for the Highland Hospice in memory of Alan, for letters, flowers, cards and food from friends and neighbours - thank you. William T. Fraser and Son were so professional and supportive throughout and we extend our heartfelt thanks to them.

SPENCE The family of the late Laurence Alexander Spence 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 Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards ACI Recovery Services in memory of Laurence.

PATERSON The family of the late Jamie Paterson would like to express their thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy on their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Allan Dunbar for his comforting service and to William T. Fraser and Son for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thank you to Lee for the beautiful flower arrangements and also to the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality. Finally, thank you to everyone for the kind and generous donations to the Highland Hospice.

FEGGANS The family of the late Hamish Feggans would like to thank neighbours, friends and relatives for their support following the loss of Hamish. Thankyou for cards, visits, flowers and for attending the funeral. Donations of £420 have been shared with CHSS and HRFC. Thanks to the celebrant, Amanda Luscombe Smith, for her lively account of Hamish's life. The caring, sensitive support of all the staff of William T. Fraser and Son before, during and after the funeral was greatly appreciated.

MACLEOD The family of the late Jessie Macleod wish to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends for all their sympathy and support. Sincere thanks to Judith Macleod for her support and touching ceremony that let us all remember Jessie and to celebrate her life. Grateful thanks to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, for their help and guidance at a difficult time, also to all who attended the service and donated to the collection of £322 for the Chest Heart and Stroke charity. Finally, our appreciation to the staff at the Innes for their hospitality.

FISHER The family of the late Rosemary Kathryn Fisher (Rosie) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the Highland Hospice 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 Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Rosie.

ROBERTSON The family of the late Jacqueline Robertson (Jackie) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Raigmore Hospital and the Highland Hospice 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 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 the Highland Hospice in memory of Jackie.

DAVIDSON The family of the late Andrew McGregor Davidson (Andy) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the Highland Hospice for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev'd Norma Higgott for her comforting service, Mr Billy MacKenzie for his personal tribute, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Mr John Murdo Macdonald for their musical contributions 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 and Maggie's Highlands in memory of Andy.

WALKER The family of the late Margaret Walker would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Castlehill Care Home, Ward GA and the Bereavement Team at Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, to Courtney for her personal tribute and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company for the flowers, to Glenmoriston Town House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Margaret.

MCKIMMIE The family of the late Alistair Ian McKimmie (Ali) sincerely thank everyone for their attendance and contributing to a wonderful celebration of his life, also for the unbelievable support and kindness shown to them in so many ways. To all staff in the ICU Raigmore for their professionalism, commitment and unfailing care for Ali, to Rev. Steven Manders for his amazing service for Ali and his help and comfort to all the family, and to William T. Fraser and Son for their dignified and efficient arrangements. The sum of £1031 was raised on behalf of the ICU Raigmore.

MACDONALD The family of the late Stuart William MacDonald would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the Highland Hospice for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, Rob for his fitting tribute, piper Gordon Straube 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 and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Stuart.

ROSS Mary and family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy, flowers and helped during their recent sad loss of David. Heartfelt thanks to Maria Dickson, Celebrant, for her uplifting service and support. Thank you to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the sum of £783.50 to Dementia Scotland. Thanks also to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.

STRACHAN The family of the late George Strachan 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. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff of Ward 5C, Raigmore Hospital for their excellent care and attention. Finally, thanks to all those who attended the celebration of George's life and kindly raised £1085 for the RNLI.

FRASER The family of the late Margaret Fraser, (Pearl), wish to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends who sent messages of sympathy. Thanks to the doctors, nursing staff and enablement care team at Nairn Hospital for their care. Special thanks to Rev. Steven Manders for his fitting service. Finally, thank you to Drew Green and all of the team at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness for their compassionate and caring funeral arrangements.

MACCULLOCH The family of the late Mary MacCulloch wish to thank all relatives and friends for sympathy and kindness shown to them in the recent bereavement of their much loved aunt. Thanks to the doctors at Cairn Medical Practice for care over many years and to all staff at Aden House. Special thanks to Rev. Angus MacRae for his visits and uplifting service. Thanks to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitivity and support with funeral arrangements. Thanks also to Kincraig Castle Hotel for excellent refreshments.

RODDEN Meg and family of the late Jock Rodden would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, neighbours and friends for their kindness following their recent loss. Also grateful thanks to the Highland Hospice for the special care and attention. To Minister Duncan MacPherson for the comforting ceremony and to William T. Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors for their compassionate care and guidance along with the Flower Company. Thanks to the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality. Finally, thank you to all those who attended the service and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Jock.

NAIRN The family of the late Alan James Nairn would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Rev. Stuart Smith for his comforting service, Andy and Donnie for their personal tributes, organist Mr Ian Livingstone for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and British Heart Foundation in memory of Alan.

GARTSHORE The family of the late Alan Munro Gartshore 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 sad loss. Heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff of Ward 2C, Raigmore Hospital for the love, care and attention shown to Alan over the past six months. Sincere 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 beautiful flowers, to Lochardil House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance in memory of Alan.

MACINNES The family of the late Catherine Mary MacInnes (Cathy) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, 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 Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to The Star Inn for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards MacMillan Cancer Support in memory of Cathy.

FISHER The family of the late Wendy Alice Fisher 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 Castle Hill Care Home for the love and care shown to Wendy and all her family, the Reverend Andrea Boyes for her comforting ceremony, D. Chisholm and Sons for their care and guidance regarding funeral arrangements, Simpsons Florist and Fiona's Flowers for the beautiful floral tributes and the Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to all those who attended the ceremony and donated over £800 towards MND Scotland in Wendy's memory.