Acknowledgements

MACKAY - Liz, David and Donna wish to thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy received following the sad loss of Alan (Bobo). Special thanks for the support received from Thurso and Halkirk Medical Practice and Macmillan. Thanks also to Alan Smurthwaite for the lovely service, Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their guidance and professionalism and Halkirk Football Club for their tribute at the graveside. A total of £1090 was donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.

MURRAY - Fiona, Margaret and family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many warm and thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them by acts of kindness, phone calls, flowers and the many cards, following the sad loss of Catherine. The last few years of Catherine's life were much enhanced by the care from her outstanding GP, Dr Wybrew, the wonderful community nurses and staff in the Princes Street Practice, from Caithness General, Raigmore and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This, together with the expert support of her kind Macmillan nurse and lovely carers, helped give her an additional three years, which she lived to the full. The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to each and every one of them and also to Gillian Smith who gave Catherine great support throughout her illness. Many thanks also to Linda Smith for conducting the service with so much compassion and to Dunnett's, who arranged the funeral with the utmost professionalism. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude. Catherine was dearly loved, and will be remembered for her warmth and friendship. We will miss her.

MILLER - Carole and Graham would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to them by way of cards, flowers, messages and telephone calls following the recent death of Margaret. Thank you to the staff of Caithness General Hospital and also a special thank you to the nurses of the Town and County Hospital who cared for Margaret during the final weeks of her life. Thanks also go to Clair Harper and Son Funeral Directors for their professional and efficient handling of arrangements.

WARES - Nancy and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for cards, phone calls, flowers and support following the sad loss of Ian. Special thanks to Rae Smith for the lovely home-baking also special thanks to Rev. David Malcolm for his comforting words and lovely service. Thanks also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their efficient funeral arrangements with sympathetic care and understanding. Words cannot express how grateful we were to David Manson for asking members of the pipe band to play at the cemetery. Donations, if desired, can be given to Thurso Pipe Band.

MACKAY - The family of the late Isobel Mackay, would like to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to them all following their sad loss. Special thanks to all the staff at the Meadows Nursing Home, Dornoch for the care received over the last four years. Thanks to Rev. David Macartney for the comforting service and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the efficient funeral arrangements.

BREMNER - Janice and family would like to thank friends and neighbours in Wick and Orkney for the flowers, cards and baking they received after the passing of Margo. They would also like to thank Pastor Gilbert McAdam for the service at the graveside and Claire for playing the violin. They would like to give a big thank you to the ladies at the Harbour Mission for all the love and help they have given them during this time. God bless you all.

MACKAY - The family of the late Helen Mackay would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all their support, kindness, messages and cards. Sincere thanks to Caithness General Hospital, Macmillan, Riverbank Medical Centre, district nurses and out of hours doctor for all the care shown. Special thanks to George Shaw for the comforting service, also thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the funeral arrangements.

MACKENZIE - Marilyn, Andrew, Valerie and families wish to thank everyone for the kindness shown to them following the sad loss of Jimmy. We are very grateful for all the cards, letters, flowers, food, baking and kind words. Thanks to Rev. John Nugent for his comforting and fitting tribute, Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors for their professional and caring services, Jan Sutherland Floristry for her amazing floral tributes, Mackays Hotel for the lovely lunch and special thanks to the Macmillan nurses and all involved with Jimmy's care.

KENNEDY - David, Calum and Dave thank family and friends most sincerely for their expressions of sympathy by way of cards, calls and other acts of kindness following their sad loss of Jean. They extend their thanks to staff at Caithness General and Raigmore Hospitals and to the Town & County Hospital for their special care; to Rev. Lyall Rennie for a comforting service and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional and caring services.

GRIFFITHS - Anne and Suzanne would like to thank family, friends, neighbours and colleagues for the many acts of kindness shown to them throughout Brian's illness and after his sad passing. The flowers, baking, cards, texts and phone calls were a great comfort. They would also like to thank Linda Smith of the Humanist Society for her fitting tribute and Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional and compassionate care. To those who attended the service and those who came to the cemetery to pay their last respects, your presence was deeply appreciated.

SPENCE -Jennifer, Lynne and Nicola would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the kindness shown to them following the sad loss of Dennis. Grateful thanks for cards, letters, baking and flowers they received. Special thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for her support and thoughtful service and to A&E and Rosebank Ward, Caithness General Hospital for the care and kindness shown to Dennis during his stay there. Thanks also to Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors for their professional and efficient funeral arrangements.

LOWE - Aileen, Graham and Siobhan would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy shown to them following the sad loss of their mum, Charlotte. A special thank you to the Rev. Ellie Charman for the lovely service, to everyone who paid their respects and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the funeral arrangements.

SUTHERLAND - Ina and all the family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for all the baking, cards, phone calls and flowers following the sad and sudden loss of Ibby. A special thank you to the paramedics for their quick response; they tried their very best. Our thanks also to the humanist celebrant, Linda Smith, for a beautiful service. Thanks also to the police and to Sinclair and staff of Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the efficient and dignified handling of their duties. £400 was collected for KWK9 Rescue. 2 Brown Place, Wick.

RYAN - Don, Jane and Rachel would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kindness and sympathy following the death of Connie; beloved wife, mum and granny. Thanks particularly to Rev. Trevor Hart and others at St Andrews Episcopal Church for personal and thoughtful support and service, to Blackfriars GP Practice team and staff of Ward 2, St Andrews Community Hospital for kind and considerate nursing during Connie's time in their care, to Syd and his staff at William Purves Funeral Directors for their guidance and professionalism and to friends who contributed, each in their own way, to either RNLI or to Cancer Research, in memory of Connie.

SHEARER - Sandy and family would like to express their sincere thanks to all friends and family for their support, messages of sympathy and generosity following the sad loss of Fiona. Grateful thanks to the doctors and nurses at Raigmore Hospital for their kindness and care of Fiona. Thanks to Sinclair and his staff at Dunnett's for their friendly and efficient funeral arrangements. Finally, a special thanks to Linda Smith for a beautiful tribute.

LOWE - Aileen, Graham and Siobhan would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy shown to them following the sad loss of their dad, Sandy. A special thank you to the Rosebank Wing, Caithness General Hospital, thanks to Rev. David Malcolm for the lovely service, to everyone who paid their respects and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the funeral arrangements.

ROBERTSON - Margaret and family would like to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers and home baking along with expression of sympathy on the very sad passing of John. Heartfelt thanks must go to the incredible staff of Canisbay Surgery and Rosebank Wing at Caithness General Hospital, Rev. Heather Stewart for her comforting service and to Sinclair and Veronica of Dunnett's Funeral Directors. Finally, from the bottom of our hearts we thank everyone who lined the road and paid their respects as his two proud grandsons took him one last time on his old Massey and bale trailer to Corsback Cemetery. 'In them he lives on'.

MANSON - George, Mary, Sarah and James would like to thank all those who expressed sympathy by letters, cards and telephone calls on the sad loss of their dad and grandad, Sutherland. It was greatly appreciated. They would also like to thank all medical staff who helped Sutherland over the past year; ambulance staff, doctors, nurses and staff of the Caithness General Hospital and staff from both Wick and Thurso medical centres. Special thanks to the Rev. David Malcolm for the very comforting service. Thanks also to Dunnett's for their caring and professional help, and to Buds'n'Blooms for the beautiful flowers. A total of £465 was donated to the local RNLI.

FORBES - Mary, Sharon and Alan would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours most sincerely for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, flowers and phone calls following their recent sad loss. A special thanks to those who cared for Robert in his home, the nursing staff at Caithness General Hospital and all at Riverside Care Home. Sincere thanks to Major Peter Clark for his comforting service at the graveside and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their support and professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, thank you to all who came to pay their last respects and to those whose kind donations will be shared with Salvation Army, Wick and Befriending Caithness.

BREMNER - The family of the late Sheena Bremner would like to thank everyone for their kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy by way of cards, messages, telephone calls, baking and flowers; they were all greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all staff at Bignold Ward, Caithness General Hospital for the care and kindness show to their dear mum in her last weeks. Thanks also to Clair, Sanders and the team at Sinclair Funeral Directors for the professional and compassionate handling of funeral arrangements and to Major Clark for his kind words at the graveside. "In the harbour of faith there is safety and rest."