Acknowledgements

MACKAY (47 Crask, Bettyhill) - Marcus, Jane, Angus and families would like to thank all relatives, friends, and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy received after the passing of their mum, Margaret. Special thanks to the NHS carers and Armadale Medical Practice for their caring and kindness during mum's long illness. Thanks to Rev. John Marker for proclaiming the gospel at the graveside, through mum's life stay. Also, thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professionalism and efficiency in these difficult times.

NICOLSON - Billy and family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends, and neighbours for the many kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, phone calls and flowers following the sad passing of Isobel. Special thanks for the superb care and support to district and MacMillan nurses, staff of Riverview Practice and staff of Raigmore Hospital. Grateful thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for her support and comforting graveside service which captured Isobel's life and character so well. All donations will go to local Macmillan cancer support. Thank you to Clair Harper and Son for their guidance, support and compassion in efficiently handling the funeral arrangements.

HARROLD - John, Neil, Kevin and Corinne would like to thank everyone for their kind messages, cards, flowers, baking and much more following the sad loss of Maisie; it was greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the Pearson Practice and district nurses for the care of Maisie during her illness, Heather Stewart for the comforting graveside service and The Flower Patch for the beautiful floral arrangements. A special thank you also to Clair Harper, Sanders and staff for their professional and sympathetic handling of the funeral arrangements.

McLELLAN - The family of the late Eileen McLellan would like to thank everyone who knew her for their love and support following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to the staff at Pentland View Care Home for their patience and understanding during Eileen's three year stay. Also thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their sympathetic and professional service and to Rev. Ellie Charman for her comforting words and advice.

COUPLAND - The Coupland family would like to thank everyone who sent cards and letters in support following the very sudden loss of Ben. The charity he supported in all his fundraising efforts is Kayleigh's Wee Stars which supports families of children with a terminal illness and donations can be made in his name.

ROMANIS - Carol and Roy Place would like to show their appreciation to all friends, neighbours, Wick golf club, badminton ladies and Keiss bowlers, who sent cards and flowers of sympathy on the death of Carol's mum, Jemima Romanis, on 22nd June at Braeside Care Home in Edinburgh. She and her late husband, George, spent many happy years visiting family and friends in Caithness. The many kind words, flowers and home baking have been a wonderful comfort at this sad time.

BUDGE - Elizabeth and family would like to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy through cards, calls, baking and flowers following the sad loss of John Edward. Thanks to the staff at Dunbar Hospital and Caithness General Hospital, Rev. David Malcolm for delivering the comforting graveside service and the staff at Dunnett's for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements.

McCARTHY - The family of the late Robin McCarthy would like to thank everyone for their kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy following their recent sad loss. Special thanks must go to Linda Smith, registered celebrant of the Humanist Society Scotland, for her very comforting words. Heartfelt gratitude is extended to all the ambulance staff, Caithness General Hospital A&E and Raigmore Hospital, Ward 6B, for their care of Robin and the support to his family; it will never be forgotten. Many thanks to Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful flower arrangement and a special thank you to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional and sympathetic handling of the funeral arrangements.

MOORE - Billy, Irene and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, flowers and phone calls on the sad passing of Marie. Special thanks to all Eildon carers who cared for Marie over the last year, also Bayview House staff and staff of Ruthven ward, New Craigs Hospital, Inverness. Also thanks to Rev. David Macartney and Dunnett's Funeral Directors for all their support and professional handling of the funeral arrangements at this difficult time. Sadly missed.

BAIN - Jessie and family extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards and flowers received following their sad loss of James. Special thanks to the ambulance service and police for their care and consideration. Thanks to Supt. Jackie Dodds for her comforting service and Clair Harper and staff for their caring and efficient arrangements.The collection raised £192.00 for RNMDSF.

BUDGE (Nybster, Auckengill) - Treasa and family would like to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of Alexander (Sandy). Special thanks to staff at Raigmore, Caithness General and Canisbay Surgery for the care he received throughout his illness, Rev. Howard Stone for delivering the graveside service, and the kind staff at Clair Harper & Son for their professional and sympathetic handling of the funeral arrangements. Very dearly and sadly missed.

MacLENNAN​ - Vivian and family would like to sincerely thank relations, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them through cards, phone calls and floral tributes following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Doris, our invaluable neighbour, for all her help and support, Jenny for her eloquent poem in memory of George and Alistair Miller for his moving piping tribute. Thanks also to Rev. John Nugent and Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their sympathetic handling of funeral arrangements. Forever in our hearts.

MACKAY - The family of Margaret Blackstock (Keiss) would like to thank Karen and staff from Dunnett's for their efficient and caring arrangements to help them give mum a very special service from her garden. Thanks to Heather Stewart for her very kind words in the garden and graveside. A big thank you to all their extended family, friends, neighbours and mum's carers for all the kind messages, cards, phone calls and floral tributes they received; it was greatly appreciated at this sad time. Thanks also to the Flower Patch for their beautiful floral arrangements. £300 was collected and will go to the local ambulance service.

GRANT (Foggie, Reay) - The family of the late Elizabeth (Betty) would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, phone calls and floral tributes received following their sad loss. Special thanks to all staff at Rothieden, Huntly for their exceptional care, to Janet Donnelly for her heartwarming and moving ceremony and to Ian and Ria Esslemont for their dignified and compassionate arrangements. Sadly missed.

SLOSS - Jenny and family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of messages, cards, letters, phone calls and flowers, following the sad loss of Willie. Sincere and special thanks to the very caring district nurses and carers, and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their sympathetic support and professional handling of the funeral arrangements.

BUDGE - Lilias, Allison, Sandy and Scot would like to thank all family, neighbours and friends, near and far, for their thoughtful expressions of sympathy on the passing of Allan on 31st May, 2020. Special thanks to Raigmore Haematology and Oncology teams, Riverview Medical Practice, local Macmillan team, the district nurses and local Marie Curie nursing assistants for their sincere care throughout the 12 years since Allan's diagnosis. Also special thanks to Linda Smith, humanist celebrant, for her comforting and uplifting graveside service and grateful thanks to Clair, Sanders and the team from Sinclair Funeral Directors for their professionalism and care during this difficult time. Donations in lieu of flowers were generously given and will be passed on to Macmillan, the district nurses and Marie Curie. The grand total of £990 will be shared equally between them. Grateful thanks to all who gave so that these local charities can benefit.

GUNN - Jean, Yvonne, William, Angela and family of the late John would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended by way of flowers, cards, baking, phone calls and donations. Thanks to the ambulance crew, Caithness General Hospital A&E and the Rev. David Malcolm for his support and comforting words at the graveside service and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their support and professional handling of the funeral arrangements.

SUTHERLAND (Halkirk) - Dorothy and close family members wish to record their sincere thanks to relations, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by cards, letters, phone calls and flowers after Jessie's sad passing. Grateful thanks to Halkirk Surgery and Caithness General Hospital Rosebank and Bignold wards. Sincere thanks to Rev. David Malcolm for his words of comfort and uplifting service at the graveside and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their support and professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Very sadly missed.

WILLIAMS - Bill, Mark and family would like to thank all family and friends for cards and phone calls following the passing of Morag, a loving wife, mother, gran, great-gran and sister. Morag will be truly missed by all who knew her. Thank you to the district nurses for the care and kindness shown to Morag. Forever in our hearts.

BEATTIE - (Wick) Rosaline, Graham, Alison and Adrian would like to thank all their relatives, neighbours and friends far and near, for the many kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy and support extended to them in so many ways following the loss of Alastair, a cherished husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. Grateful thanks to the ambulance crews, the staff of A&E and special thanks to the staff of the Rosebank Wing, Caithness General Hospital for the tender care given to Alastair and compassionate care shown to the family during Alastair's final days. To the celebrant, Linda Smith, a special thanks for the beautiful and comforting graveside service that reflected a wonderful man. Grateful thanks to Clair, Sanders and the team from Sinclair Funeral Directors for the professional, efficient and compassionate handling of the funeral arrangements during this particularly difficult time. The world has lost a true gentleman.