Acknowledgements

DAVIS - Tina and Don Sutherland and family of the late George Davis would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral service of George, and for all their kindness and support both throughout George's life and following his passing. Heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses of Caithness General Hospital and to all the staff, past and present, of Key Housing and Seaview House Care Home for their outstanding commitment and professionalism over George's lifetime. Special thanks to Reverend Heather Stewart for her comforting and personal funeral service, and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their calm efficiency and attention to detail at a very stressful time. Donations amounting to £200 were also generously received and will be split between MS Society and Enable (not Mencap as previously stated) charities. The refreshments supplied by Pentland Hotel were superb after the funeral service. Everything went smoothly as George said his last farewells and I'm sure he enjoyed all the love and affection flowing out towards him. Rest in peace George, knowing that your race has been truly won.

HIBBERT - Lynn and all the family would like to thank relatives, friends, colleagues and neighbours for all the flowers, cards, food, visits, phone calls and all the kindness shown to them following the devastating loss of Ron. Thanks to Rev. David Malcolm for his comforting and kind service. Sincere thanks to Sinclair and the staff at Dunnett's Funeral Directors for all their help and professionalism, Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful floral tributes and special thanks to the Emergency Services. Finally, thank you to all those who attended Ron's funeral and generously donated £1323.83 to be divided between Listening Ear Caithness and Leukaemia Care.

SINCLAIR - Linda, Alan, Andrew, Karen and families would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for all the kindness and support shown to them since the sad loss of Alasdair, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. They would especially like to thank the nurses at Caithness General and all the staff at Dunbar Hospital who went above and beyond in their care of Alasdair. Also thanks to John Glen for his fitting service, Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professionalism and last but not least, thank you all for your generosity in the collection for MND Scotland which totalled £1563.05.

MUNRO - The family of the late John Alexander Munro would like to thank friends, neighbours, Care at Home, Bayview Daycare and Riverside House Care Home for their kindness and support over the years to John. Thanks also to all who expressed sympathy in the form of cards, telephone calls and visits. Grateful thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their efficient handling of the arrangements, to the Rev. Heather Stewart for her kind and comforting words, to Lorna Sinclair organist for the service, to Sandra (Flower Daze) for the beautiful flowers, to the Ulbster Arms Hotel for the refreshments that followed and to all who paid their last respects and generously donated £200 in aid of local charities.

FARQUHAR - The family of the late Anne Farquhar would like to thank family, friends and carers for all the support, cards and messages of sympathy received following her loss. Special thanks go to all the health professionals on the Bignold Ward of Caithness General Hospital and at the Town & County Hospital. Both looked after her with utmost care over the last few months of her life, which was greatly appreciated by the family. Sincere thanks also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their support and professionalism at this difficult time.

MACKAY - Veronica, Yvonne and family of the late Jeanette Mackay would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind and caring expressions of sympathy during their recent sad loss. Thanks to all who helped by bringing food and baking. Sincere thanks to the Rev. David Malcolm for his kind words and comforting service and to Sinclair and the staff at Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their compassionate and professional arrangements. Grateful thanks to the carers at Eildon Care at Home for their loving care of Mum over the last few years and to Mary for her loyal and constant support. Special thanks to those who attended Jeanette's private funeral, for their generous donations to Alzheimer Scotland.

WARNER - The family of the late Graeme Warner would like to thank family and friends for their kindness and support following the sad loss of Graeme. Heartfelt thanks for the cards, flowers, visits and phone calls which were very much appreciated. Sincere thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professionalism, kindness and care. Special thanks to John Glen for such a personal thanksgiving service. Also to Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful flowers and The Weigh Inn Hotel for their excellent service and catering. Thank you for the kind donations of £1000 which will be shared between the RNLI Thurso and Chest Heart & Stroke, Thurso.

IMRIE - Denise, Lexy, David and families thank everyone for support, cards, flowers, baking and so much kindness following the sudden death of Mike on 31st May. Thanks to everyone who joined the celebration of his life gathering, and especially to family friend and celebrant Eliza Langland. We are so grateful to Sinclair and Dunnett's funeral directors: they have been a tower of strength to us in every way. Sincere thanks also to staff of ward 104, ambulance crew and A&E at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary - everyone so professional, kind and supportive. The generous donations totalling £650 for the Dunnet Forest Trust will help to support a beautiful place where Mike loved to walk.

BAIN - Fiona, Jackie, Gary and Zoe would like to thank relatives, friends, colleagues and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy shown to them following the sad loss of Jack, a much loved dad, father-in-law and granda. Thanks to the staff of the Cambusavie Unit in Golspie for their care and attention. Thanks to Sanders Harper and staff for their efficient and caring handling of all the arrangements, to Rev. John Nugent for his comforting service and to all who paid their last respects and kindly donated £400.00 to the Wick Branch of RNLI.

STURROCK - Lorna and Colin Sturrock and daughters Clare and Sarah, would like to thank, most sincerely, all family, friends and former cast members, and school staff and pupils of Sandwood Primary School, Glasgow, for the letters, cards, flowers, Miss Sturrock memorial drawings and comments folders from pupils and staff received and also the beautiful tributes presented on BBC Reporting Scotland late news and reported in the John O'Groat Journal, following the tragic death of our daughter, Marelle, who was pregnant with her baby, Jayden. We would also like to thank William Purves Funeral Directors, Broughty Ferry, for arranging the service at Dundee Crematorium, presented by Fiona Liddell, and the following "Celebration of Life" service arranged by Dunnett's Funeral Directors in Wick and presented by John Glen. The very generous donations received during the two services amounted to £2,400 which will be shared between six Scottish children's charities. We cannot express our thanks enough to all who have supported us, in any way, following this tragic event. Sorely missed but forever in our hearts.

HENDERSON - Margaret Jane Swanson née Murray. Roddy and family wish to thank everyone who attended the funeral service and for the support and kindness from family, friends and neighbours shown to them following the loss of Margaret. Grateful thanks also to Dunbar Hospital Palliative Care Unit, the ambulance service, John Glen (celebrant), Dunnett's Funeral Directors, the Pentland Hotel and Bud's 'n' Blooms for the beautiful arrangement of flowers. The generous donations of £532.00 collected at the service will be donated to Dunbar Hospital Palliative Care Unit.

DAVISON - The family of the late Neil Davison would like to thank family, friends, neighbours and customers for all their kindness, support, cards, flowers and phone calls received on the sad loss of Neil. Sincere thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professionalism, kindness, care and support. Special thanks to Rev. David Malcolm for his kind and comforting service, to Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful flowers and the Ulbster Arms for the lovely refreshments. The sum of £634 was raised for Caithness Heart Support Group; thank you kindly for your donations.

BREMNER - Malcolm, Diane, Malcolm (Turbo) and families wish to thank everyone who attended the funeral service and for all the support and kindness shown to them following the loss of Angela. Grateful thanks to all the health professionals in Three Harbours Medical Centre, Caithness General and Raigmore Hospitals and the staff of Dunnett's Funeral Directors and Mackays Hotel for their professionalism, efficiency and support. Sincere thanks to Majors Derek and Helen Tyrrell for such a personal thanksgiving service, and to the many friends, relatives and neighbours for all the practical and emotional support given to them during this time; the generous donations of £1529 collected at the service, will be divided between local charities that supported them all during Angela's short illness.

SMITH - Linda and family wish to thank everyone for the support, understanding and compassion shown to them all during Terry's illness and for the many expressions of sympathy received following his loss. Their sincere thanks to Walt's 'Wester Family', the medical team, Sinclair and the staff at Dunnett's, the Nethercliffe Hotel, and to all who attended the Celebration of Life ceremony and kindly donated £1000 in his memory to support Help for Heroes and the RNLI.

OAG - The family of the late Ann Oag would like to thank family, friends, neighbours, carers and NHS staff for their kindness and support over the last few years. Heartfelt thanks for the baking, meals, condolences, cards, messages and visits which were all very much appreciated. Sincere thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professionalism, kindness and care. Special thanks to Rev. David Malcolm for his comforting words and wonderful service. Also to Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful flowers, the staff at Thurso Royal British Legion for the excellent catering, the RNLI crew for their attendance at the cemetery and Brandon McPhee for his music at the graveside. Thank you for the kind donations of £2,116 which will be shared between the RNLI Thurso and North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre.

MERRY - The Merry family wish to thank all those who attended the celebration of the late Andrew Richard Merry, and who kindly donated to Palliative Care Endowment Fund, for which the sum of £496.80 was raised. Also to thank healthcare professionals and undertakers for their efficiency, and the many friends, relatives and neighbours who were of tremendous emotional and practical support during this time.

SUTHERLAND - Ruth, Edith, Malcolm and family members, would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral service and for the support and kindness shown to them following the sad loss of Ina Sutherland. Thanks also to the staff in Caithness General Hospital and Raigmore Hospital. Sincere thanks for the baking, numerous condolences, cards, messages and visits. Thanks also for the generous donations of £414 to the PPP. Thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the excellent funeral arrangements, Reverend Janet Easton-Berry for her wonderful funeral service and Mackays Hotel for their post funeral refreshments.

ROSS - The family of the late Ethel Ross would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for their kindness, support, cards and phone calls received on the sad loss of Ethel. Sincere thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professionalism, kindness, care and support. Special thanks to Rev. David Malcolm for his comforting service and kindness. Also to Buds 'N' Blooms for the beautiful flowers and Sandra and staff at the Park Hotel for the excellent catering. The sum of £213 was raised for Dementia UK. Thank you kindly for your donations.

MILLER - The family of the late James Miller, Scottag, would like to thank all who expressed sympathy on their sad loss. Thanks goes to Karen and Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the efficient handling of all arrangements, to Rev. Heather Stewart for her kind and comforting words, to Sandra (Flower Daze) for the beautiful flowers and to Donna (Brown Trout) for the lovely tea. Special thanks to all the carers and other health workers who made it possible for James to stay at home and to the staff at Raigmore for looking after him during his stay. Thanks to everyone's generosity, donations of £700 will be donated to Caithness Rural Transport who made James' Friday afternoons extra special.

MACINTOSH - Turk, Ryan, Katie, Yvonne and Linda would like to thank all family and friends for the many expressions of kindness, support and sympathy following the loss of Gina, who will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed. Many thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professionalism and guidance, Buds 'n' Blooms for their beautiful tributes and the Park Hotel for the refreshments that followed. A special thanks to John Glen for his comforting and uplifting service and to the family, friends and colleagues past and present, who attended to celebrate Gina's life. A collection of £1616 has been donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.