Acknowledgements

HALLEY Michael and the family of the late Wilma would like to express their sincere thanks for all the expressions of sympathy following her recent passing. Grateful thanks to Eilean Dubh Home Care, Andy, MND Scotland, NHS Community nursing team, Lisa (OT), Rhona (Physio) and Eleanor (Speech) from NHS for their care and attention. Thanks to Alan Smurthwaite, Celebrant, for reflecting Wilma's wishes, John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for funeral arrangements, Fiona's Flower Studio and all who donated the sum of £1,300.00 for Black Isle Cares in her memory.

HARVEY Following the acknowledgement in last week's edition Marie and son Andrew wish to add their grateful thanks for the donations totalling £730 received in Malcolm's memory for the Highland Hospice.

CAMERON Donald and family would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their many messages of sympathy during their recent sad loss of Catherine. It was a great comfort to them. A special thanks to the medical and nursing staff at Ward 1 of the RNI Inverness for their outstanding care. For his excellent support, encouragement and for a special funeral service heartfelt thanks to Mr Allan J. Dunbar and also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with funeral arrangements.

MACLEOD The family of the late Calum MacLeod 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 home carers for their care and attention. Thanks also to Halde Pottinger for his fitting ceremony 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 Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Calum.

LOUGHLIN The family of the late Christina Catherine Loughlin 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 Rev Stuart Smith 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 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 Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Christina.

GORDON Carol, Jamie and Fraser, family of the late Morven Gordon, of Craig Na Gower Avenue, Aviemore, wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all friends, neighbours and relatives for their sympathy and most appreciated kindness shown to them. Thanks to Rev. Graham Atkinson for his comforting service, to the Emergency Services and Morven's work colleagues at Boiler and Valve Engineering Ltd for their compassion and empathy. Grateful thanks to William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness for their outstanding professionalism and continuing support and to everyone who attended the service in Aviemore Church of Scotland and donated over £905 to Munlochy Animal Aid.

MCKECHNIE The family of the late Annabella (Nancy) 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 Rev. Steven Manders for his fitting ceremony and to Willie, Callum and staff at D.M. Ellen Funeral Directors for their compassionate care and guidance with funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Judith for the flowers, to the Newton Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated so generously the amount of £535.11 to Team Hamish.

HARVEY Marie and son Andrew thank relatives, neighbours, friends, fellow Ornithologists and Malcolm's former colleagues for their sympathy and support following their recent sad loss. Heartfelt thanks to the Highland Hospice, Aird Medical Practice, Beauly, community nurses, Marie Curie nurses, to Rev. Drew Kuzma for his excellent and comforting service, Andrew from California for his eulogy to his dad and good friend Graeme Prest for his ornithology based tribute to Malcolm. Thanks also to the Beaufort Hotel for refreshments and special thanks to William T Fraser and Son, Funeral Directors for their compassionate care and guidance.

BEATTIE The family of the late John Beattie would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, neighbours and friends for the expressions of sympathy following their loss. They would also like to thank those who attended the ceremony and donated to the Isobel Fraser Care Home, who cared for John in his later days.

MACLENNAN The family of the late Melanie Rhona MacLennan 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 fitting 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 Munlochy Animal Aid in memory of Melanie.

DALLAS The family of the late Douglas Charles Dallas (Dougie) 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 Southside Nursing Home 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 Southside Nursing Home Residents Comfort Fund in memory of Dougie.

WILLIAMS Jayne and family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them in their recent bereavement. Grateful thanks to the staff and doctors at Ward 5C, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention and to all who attended the funeral service and donated generously the sum of £446.54 to the PDSA, Woodland Trust and Macmillan Cancer Research. Special thanks to Nigel Braun, Celebrant, for a fitting service in memory of Mark. Thanks also to Drew Green and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitivity and support with their excellent funeral arrangements. Loch Lann Avenue, Inverness.

DAVIDSON The family of the late Joyce Fleming Davidson 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 Daviot Care Home for their wonderful 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 Flowers by Lee for the flowers and to those who attended the service and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland and Daviot Care Home Residents Fund in memory of Joyce.

SMITH The family of the late Johan Smith would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy they received following their recent loss. Grateful thanks are given to the following for their professionalism, thoughtfulness and assistance: Kingsmills Medical Practice, Katie MacLean District Nurse, Eildon Carers, Rev. Richard Buckley, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe, D. Chisholm & Sons Funeral Directors, Fiona's Flower Studio and Loch Ness Country House Hotel. Our sincere thanks to all those who attended the service and to those who gave so generously to My Name'5 Doddie Foundation in memory of Johan. Finally, a special mention is extended to 'Trevor' from the ambulance service for his sensitivity and kindness.

BUSSEY The family of the late Peggy Bussey 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. Grateful thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of Ward GA at Raigmore Hospital for their care. Thanks also to the care staff at Highview House who looked after Mam for the last 6 years. Special thanks to Mr Thomas MacGregor for his fitting service. Finally, thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitivity, support and professionalism with the funeral arrangements.

MURDOCH Maureen and family would like to thank the many relatives (from far and wide), friends and neighbours most sincerely for their messages of sympathy and offers of help during their recent sad loss. Thanks to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £320 to Dementia UK. We would like to thank celebrant Nigel Braun for his touching service. Special thanks to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.

CAMERON The son of Iris thanks all for their kind expressions of sympathy and is filled with gratitude to the Renal Unit, Raigmore for their dedication and compassion. Grateful thanks to Rev. Ian Manson for his comforting service, to Donald Shaw for the fine pipe playing and to William T. Fraser and Son for their caring guidance and efficient funeral arrangements. Thanks also to the Beaufort Hotel for the catering, to David Malcolm for the thoughtful words at the interment and to all who attended the service and interment. Finally, thanks for the donations raised for the Renal Unit at the service.

IRELAND The family of the late Victor MacKay Ireland wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement. Thanks to Victor's NHS carers and to the Dingwall Medical Group. Thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of ward 5A and SHDU in Raigmore Hospital for their care. Special thanks to Rev. Drausio Goncalves for his uplifting service, and to all who attended the funeral service and donated generously the amount of £100 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Sincere thanks to Sarah Maclean for her exceptional support and to all at John Fraser & Son of Lovat House, Dingwall for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

FOX Caroline and family would like to express their thanks to the Reverend David Scott and the church family at Inshes East Church for a comforting service and refreshments. Thanks to many relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them at this sad time. Thankful for donations of £201 for Christian Aid. Also thanks to William T. Fraser and Son for their professional and compassionate services.

ROSS The family of the late Andrew Ross (Drew) 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 Highland Hospice for their care and attention. Thanks also to Lucy Hutchison for her comforting ceremony, Donald MacDonald and Alastair Scott for their tributes and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Highland Hospice in memory of Drew.