Acknowledgements

BEALES Wullie, Michael, Valerie, Kevin and families would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness shown to them following the sad loss of this beautiful lady, Essie, through cards, phone calls, flowers, visits and home baking. Special thanks to Kevin Stewart for his caring and kind words during the service and blessing of mam's life. We would also like to thank Sanders and team for their guidance and professional handling of all the arrangements. A big thank you to the support from Highland Hospice Inverness in the past three months and mam's carers, which there were many, Helen and Mervin Hill for the refreshments following the funeral and The Flower Patch for the beautiful floral tributes, thanks also to Maureen and mam's brother Johnnie for supporting us through this hard time. Thanks also to those who attended and helped us celebrate mam's life and donated a total of over £400.

TAYLOR Following the sudden passing of our beautiful wife, mother and sister, Diane Jessiman, James (Tally), Emily and Alison would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to all our friends and family for the love, support and kindness given during this very difficult time. Thanks to John Glen for delivering such a fitting and heart-warming service, that was attended by so many. Thanks to Karen, Sinclair and all at Dunnett's for the thoroughly professional and compassionate service they provide, your help and support will not be forgotten. Thanks to the catering team and the Royal British Legion for the lovely spread and refreshments provided. Thanks to Buds and Blooms for the lovely floral tributes. Thanks to the ambulance attendants and the police for the dignified and compassionate way they conducted their business, it was and is, very much appreciated. Finally, thanks to all who joined with us at the funeral service and the graveside, £800 was collected and will be donated to Befriending Caithness.

MACLEOD The family of the late Anson Morrison would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy and support in person, telephone and cards. Thank you to the ambulance and medical team at Caithness General Hospital, Wick and Riverside House Care Home for their care and kindness. Thanks to Sinclair Dunnett and staff for their professionalism. Thank you to Rev. Lyall Rennie for his comforting service and to the piper and organist for the lovely music. Finally, thank you to all who paid their last respects and donated to the sum of £241.51 to Riverside House Residents Fund.

MCADIE Bill and family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, messages, flowers, baking/food and visits they received following the sad loss of Anne. Thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for a comforting service, to Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flower arrangements and to Mackay's Hotel for the excellent refreshments. A special thanks to Sanders and staff at Clair Harpers & Son for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements. A special thanks to Lesley Thain and staff for their help and care over the years and to the Laurandy Centre and Riverside Care Home for their care, dedication and kindness. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the graveside and for the kind donations of £1,000 in aid of Laurandy and Alzheimers Scotland, Caithness.

KENNEDY Lorna, Robert, Alison, Karen and families wish to thank all family, friends and neighbours for the many expressions of sympathy by way of messages, flowers, cards and baking, following the sad loss of Jessie, our much loved mum, mum-in-law, granny and gg. Sincere thanks to Sinclair and his team at Dunnett's Funeral Directors. We took comfort for all the advice and direction you were able to give us when organising all the funeral arrangements. Thank you also to Buds and Blooms for creating a beautiful floral tribute. Immense gratitude to all staff and volunteers in Dunbar Hospital, for the wonderful care you provided for our mum. Words cannot express how appreciative we are for providing her such comfort, dignity and compassion. We are and will always be forever grateful for everything you did for her and us as a family.

LEITCH John, Karen and Michael and families sincerely thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following the sad loss of Jean, our much loved wife, mum and granny. Special thanks to Rev. Steven Manders for such a loving, personal service and to Elizabeth MacDonald and Alison Munro for their support. Thank you to all staff at Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their support and compassionate handling of all funeral arrangements, to Buds & Blooms for the beautiful flower arrangements and to the Ulbster Arms Hotel for excellent refreshments. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the service. The sum of £403 was raised for Blythswood Care.

SWANSON Kirsty, Jamie, Anne and families, thank everyone for their kindness and support following the sad loss of our much loved mum, Gracie.Thanks also to Dunnetts Funeral Services, especially Sinclair and Karen, to John Glen for his very appropriate eulogy, to Buds and Blooms for the beautiful flowers, Margaret for playing the tunes mum loved, Ruaridh for playing the pipes and the Legion for the excellent tea. Special thanks go to everyone who helped us look after mum at home where she wanted to be and heartfelt thanks to the many people who came to celebrate her life and showed us how well loved she was, donating £774 for Marie Curie and KWK9.

GUNN (Gunn). Bunty, John and Helen would like to thank everyone for the cards, beautiful flowers, delicious baking and comforting visits, which they have received after the death of Iain. They are very grateful for the kindness shown to them, for the expert attention from Karen and the staff at Messrs. Dunnett. For Sinclair Dunnett's guidance during the funeral and for the uplifting service from Jan Millar. Next day, Fiona Polson and her team supplied a magnificent buffet which allowed everyone to celebrate Iain's life in a happy and positive way.

MACDONALD The family of the late James MacDonald would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the kind messages, cards, flowers and baking they have received, following the sad loss of James. Sincere thanks to both the staff of Caithness General and Raigmore Hospitals for all their care. Thank you to Rev David Malcolm for such a comforting and personal service and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their support and kindness. Thanks also to the Park Hotel for the refreshments provided and to Buds 'N' Blooms for the beautiful flowers. Sincere thanks also to all who attended the service and kindly donated to the sum of £970, in aid of Befriending Caithness.

BANKS The family wishes to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, messages, flowers, food, baking, visits and help following the sad death of Margaret (Peggy). A special thanks to Rev. Janet Easton Berry for a beautiful service, Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors for their professional and efficient arrangements, to Seaview Hotel for an excellent teas. Finally thank you to all who paid their respects and donated £784 to Seaview House Residents fund.

MUNRO Sheona, George, Denny and families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the kind messages, cards and support they have received following the very sad loss of Jenny. Thank you to Rev. Lyall Rennie for his warm and comforting service. Special thank you to the staff of Riverside House for all their care and support. Thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional and dignified service. To Buds n' Blooms for the beautiful flowers and the British Legion in Thurso for providing the teas and refreshments. Finally, we would like to thank everyone who attended the service and who kindly donated to the sum of £300 in aid of Thurso Lifeboat.

SMITH The family of the late Willie Smith would like to thank everyone for all the kindness shown to them. For the kind messages, flowers, visitors and for all the food that was kindly made. A special thank you to Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors for their kindness and guidance, Rev. Heather Stewart for such a personal service and to the staff of Rosebank Wing for the care given to Willie and all the family. The sum of £800 was raised, which will be donated to Caithness Hearing and Sight Care.

FRASER Edith wishes to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, messages, flowers, food, baking, visits and help following the sad death of her husband, Alexander (Dickie). A special thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for a beautiful service, Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors for their professional and efficient arrangements, to Flower Daze and Jan Sutherland for the wonderful floral arrangements and Seaview Hotel for the excellent teas. Finally, thank you to all who paid their respects.

CHISHOLM Linda, Shaun, Nicolle and families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind support following the sad loss of Alexander (Sandy). Special thanks to Jackie Dodds for her comforting service. To Sinclair Dunnett and staff for their professionalism. Buds n' Blooms for the beautiful floral tributes and the Pentland Hotel for their lovely refreshments. Sandy was loved by many and will be sadly missed.

SHEARER The family of the late Pamela Shearer would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy. Special thanks to her team of carers, Jan Miller for her beautiful service, Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their support and kindness and the Park Hotel for the refreshments. Sincere thanks to all who attended and donated the sum of £1380 in aid of Pulmonary Fibrosis.

ROBERTSON The family of the late Derry Robertson would like to thank everyone for flowers, cards, messages and baking. A special thank you to Sarah Wilkinson for a beautiful service, Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors for support and kindness. The Seaforth Club and staff for refreshments. Thank you to everyone that attended and donated the sum of £875 raised for Macmillan Nurses.

MACDONALD Jean, Fiona, Lorna and families sincerely thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, messages, flowers, baking and visits following the sad loss of our beloved husband, dad and grandad, Ewen. Special thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for such a comforting and personal service and to all the staff in Caithness General Hospital for their compassionate care of Ewen. Thank you to Clair Harper & Son for their efficient handling of funeral arrangements, to Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flowers and to the Norseman Hotel for their excellent refreshments. Finally thanks to all who paid their last respects at the restrooms and who gave so generously for the retiring collection, which amounted to £887.00 and will be donated to Caithness Hearing & Sight Care.

GUNN The family of the late Jean Gunn would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by cards, messages, flowers and baking. A special thank you to Rev. Heather Stewart for her comforting service and Ruth for the music, Sinclair and Karen at Dunnett's Funeral Directors and Mackay's Hotel for the refreshments. Finally a big thank you to all who attended and donated the sum of £1,630 to be given to Laurandy and PPP Lunch Club.

MACKAY Kevin, Julie and families would like to thank all relatives and friends for the flowers, cards, messages, baking, food and kind thoughts received following the said loss of their mum (Bettine) Elizabeth Mackay. Sincere thanks to John Glen for his personal and comforting service, also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional and efficient arrangements. Many thanks to Buds 'n' Blooms and Flower Daze for their beautiful floral arrangements and Castletown Hotel for their refreshments after the service. Special mention to all the wonderful care that mum had received from carers and nurses and all who visited mum being at home or hospital. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended the service, the sum of £998.50 was raised which will be donated to Caithness General Hospital.

MACKAY The family of the late Ian Mackay would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy. Sincere thanks to Ward 5C, Raigmore Hospital, Macmillan, Marie Curie and the District Nurses for all their help, support and care. Grateful thanks to Humanist Celebrant Sarah Wilkinson for her service, Dunnett's Funeral Directors, Alistair Miller for piping, Seaforth's Club and Amalie for the catering. Thanks also to all who paid their last respects and kindly donated to the collection which amounted to £335.60.