Acknowledgements

HUTCHISON The family of the late Ian Hutchison (Hutchie) 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 Highview House 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 Fiona's Flower Studio for the flowers, to the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Cancer Research UK in memory of Hutchie.

MACKAY Julie, Janice and family would like to thank everyone who joined them in the celebration of Ian Charles Mackay on Monday, 27th May, and for all the generous donations towards Alzheimer Scotland, £322 was collected for this charity. We especially thank Laura Gillespie from the Humanist Society Scotland for conducting an exceptional and very personal service. Thanks also to Drew Green and everyone at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for the care and support they gave us and our family, we are truly grateful.

EGLINTON The family of the late Thomas Williamson Eglinton (Tom) 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. Special thanks to Rev. Bill Slack, Mr Allan Dunbar and Mr Angus Jamieson for their wonderful tribute to Tom and also to the Culduthel Christian Centre Praise Group and catering department. Grateful thanks to Scottish Ambulance Service, Highland Hospice, Macmillan Nurses, Sunflower Group and Marie Curie for their care and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio and Simpsons Florists for the flowers and to all those who attended the service and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Tom.

MACLACHLAN The family of the late Ann Catherine Maclachlan would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them and also the beautiful cards and flowers sent following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to all staff at the Highland Hospice for their kindness and compassion. Thanks also to Norma Higgett for her comforting service and William T. Fraser for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thanks to all who attended or streamed the service and donated to the Highland Hospice in memory of Ann.

CLYNE The family of the late Rodwill James Clyne (Rod) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours and ex colleagues for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Meadowlark Nursing Home, Forres 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 Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to Fairways for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Diabetes UK in memory of Rod.

WHYTE Don and George would like to thank all that sent cards and messages and for all the floral tributes and kind expressions of sympathy. Many thanks to Jim Clark and his team and to Rev. Fiona Morrison for her comforting and uplifting service. Also to Wayne, the grave digger, and his colleagues for their high standard of workmanship.

SUTHERLAND Margaret and family of the late Duncan (Son) Sutherland, 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 cards and telephone, also for all the beautiful floral tributes received. They also wish to thank Dr R. Shearer, Consultant at Raigmore Hospital and all nursing staff at the Highland Hospice for their care. Special thanks to those whom attended the funeral service and donated so generously £3000 for the Highland Hospice. Special thanks to Glynis Woodhead, Celebrant. Finally, thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, especially Vicki Fraser and Drew Green, for their excellent funeral arrangements.

MACLENNAN The family of the late Kathleen Mary MacLennan (Kay) 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 Isobel Fraser Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev. Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe and guitarist Willie Doig for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company for the flowers, to Lochardil House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and SNAP Inverness in memory of Kay.

DAVIDSON Dave and family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives and friends for sympathy shown to them during their recent sad loss of Chrissie. Grateful thanks to the staff of Ardersier Medical Practice for their care and attention and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £524.20 for Alzheimer Scotland in her memory. Special thanks to Alan Smurthwaite for a fitting service with humility, humour and lovely memories. Thanks also to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

HARDIE The family of the late Norah Mary Ainsley Hardie 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 5A and Ambulatory Care at Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Fr. Laurence Gambella for his comforting mass, 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 the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended mass and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of Norah.

MACKIE The family of the late Janet Mackie 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 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 Highland Hospice in memory of Janet.

MACLENNAN The family of the late Charles F. MacLennan (Charlie) 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, accordionist Ronnie Shaw 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 Lochardil House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Inverness Cat Rescue in memory of Charlie.

SPENCE The family of the late Mike Spence (Meritt) 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 2C, 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 The Flower Company for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Cancer Research UK in memory of Mike.

MURRAY The family of the late Joan Murray 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 care and attention. Thanks also to Fr. Laurence Gambella for his comforting mass, organist Mr Gordon Tocher for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Wild Gorse for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended mass and donated towards Mary's Meals in memory of Joan.

MACGREGOR The family of the late Alistair MacGregor 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 Rev. Mike Rattenbury 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 The Star Inn, Ardersier for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Ardersier Parish Church Funds in memory of Alistair.

BEGG The family of the late Jack Begg 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 and Marie Curie nurses 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 Jack.

RICHMOND The family of the late Mark Charles Richmond 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 all those who attended the ceremony to pay their final respects to Mark.

CATTO The family of the late Heather Jean Catto 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 A&E, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Laura Gillespie for her comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to the Caley Club for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke in memory of Heather.

MILNE The family of the late Barbara (Babs) Milne would like to express their sincere thanks to the many friends, neighbours and relatives for sympathy shown in their recent sad loss. To all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £486.50 for the Scottish Ambulance Service (Inverness) in her memory. Thanks also goes to Laura Gillespie (Humanist) for the lovely service. Thanks also goes to Vicki Fraser, Drew Green and all the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their excellent care of Babs and support to the family with the funeral arrangements. Cranmore Drive, Inverness.

MORTON The family of the late Margaret Morton would like to express their most sincere thanks to all those who attended the funeral service and for the many kind expressions of sympathy received from relatives, friends and neighbours. Special thanks to the district nurses and occupational therapist for their care and support, also to the medical staff at Kingsmills Medical Practice and the staff of Highland Health Care for their dedicated care and attention given to our mother over many years. Grateful thanks to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance and efficient funeral arrangements, to organist Andrew Sutcliffe, to Fiona's Flower Studio for the beautiful floral tributes and to Kingsmills Hotel for the catering arrangements. Donations in lieu of flowers totalled £600 which will be given to the Highland Hospice in memory of our mother.