Acknowledgements

REID - The family of the late Mary Reid would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received by way of cards, flowers, telephone calls and messages on their very sad loss. Special thanks to the home carers and all the NHS staff at Caithness General Hospital and Dunbar Hospital for their support and compassion. Thank you also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the professional and compassionate handling of the funeral arrangements, and Buds'n'Blooms for the beautiful flowers. Forever in our hearts.

MORRISON - Barbara and family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by cards, letters and phone calls following the death of Iain Alexander Morrison. Special thanks to the ambulance crew and paramedics for their kind and professional service. Grateful thanks to Rev. John Nugent for his support and comforting words and to Clair Harper and his staff for their dignified and efficient funeral service.

ROSIE - James, Karl and families wish to thank their relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy they received on the sad loss of their mum, Evelyn. The flowers, cards, phone calls and messages were very much appreciated. Thank you to the medical staff at Caithness General Hospital for their care, to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional and sensitive handling of the funeral and to Rev. Dave Macartney for his comforting words at the graveside.

SUTHERLAND - The family of the late Jemmie Sutherland would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended by way of flowers, baking, phone-calls and many cards following the sad passing of their mum, mother-in-law, aunt, cousin, nana and dear friend to many. Their sincere thanks to all of the staff at the Pulteney House care home who took special care of their mum and all her visitors over the last two years. Thank you to Clair Harper & Son for their guidance and sensitivity in handling the funeral arrangements, particularly in these difficult times when attendance was restricted. Thank you to the Flower Patch for the beautiful flowers. Special thanks to Eric Baijal for his support and his words at the graveside which captured Jemmie's character so well. She will be forever in our hearts. God bless you all.

ROBINSON - Allan, Julie 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 very sad loss of their darling Jan. Many thanks to the Macmillan nurses and to the very caring district nurses; also to the Rev. Dave Macartney for his support and his words of comfort in the church and at the graveside. Many thanks also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their care and attention with the professional handling of the funeral arrangements.

MACKAY - The family of the late Ann Mackay, nee Hood, wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy including cards, letters, phone calls and messages, following their sudden, sad loss of Ann. Grateful thanks to Rev. Andrew Barrie for his comforting service and to Clair Harper and Son for their efficient funeral arrangements.

CROWE - Nan 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 loss of Alex. Special thanks to the staff of Bayview House for their loving care and to Rev. David Malcolm for his support and comforting words at the graveside service. Thanks also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the caring and professional handling of funeral arrangements.

MANSON - Margaret, David, Colin, Gavin and their families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the beautiful flowers, many, many cards, letters and phone calls following the sad and sudden death of Neil. Thank you to the ambulance crew and police who attended. To Alan Smurthwaite for his comforting words and to Clair Harper for kind and efficient arrangements. 6 Hood Street, Wick.

LEVACK - Cathel, Gary, Heather and families would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy following the sudden loss of Wilma. Heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Rosebank Wing of Caithness General Hospital for their care of Wilma and the support to her family; it will never be forgotten. A very special thank you to the ambulance service and the paramedics for their kindness and their professional service. Special thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors and The Rev. David Malcolm for their care and compassionate handling of the funeral arrangements.

MILLER - Heather and Kenneth wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives and friends for the thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended by way of cards, phone calls, flowers and digital messages on the sad passing of Nina, mum, mother-in-law, aunt, cousin and dear friend. Thank you to the Seaview Nursing Home family for taking such special and dedicated care of Mum over many years, supporting us as a family and for their devotion to Mum during her final days. Thank you to Clair Harper & Son for their guidance and sensitivity in handling the funeral arrangements, particularly in these difficult times when family and friends could not attend. Thank you to The Flower Patch for the beautiful arrangements. Special thanks to Rev. John Nugent, St Fergus Church, for his support and his words at the service in Wick Cemetery which captured Mum's character so well. Forever in our hearts.

MACPHEE - Iris would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy and support. Sincere thanks to doctors, nurses and the Macmillan team who cared for Andy and to Rev. John Nugent for his comforting service.

MACLEOD - Carol, Dolly and family would like to thank everyone for cards and phone calls, Clair Harper for his arrangements, Heather for her comforting service and Raymond Gunn for his tractor and trailer for taking James to Mid-Clyth Cemetery as was his last wish. Thanks to Portland Hotel for refreshments and for all the kind donations to Alzheimers.

MUNRO - Nanette and family, 40 Whitehouse Park, Wick, wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, family and friends for the thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, phone calls, flowers, visits and gifts of baking since Norman passed away. Thanks for the loving care of the staff in Town & County Hospital and to Clair Harper & Son for the caring and professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Special thanks to Rev. John Nugent, St. Fergus Church, for the support and comforting words and also to the Norseman Hotel for their excellent funeral tea. Finally. thanks to all who paid their last respects and for donations to the Laurandy Centre.

BARNETSON - Monica and Arleen would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy following the loss of their dad, John. Sincere thanks to Rev David Macartney for his comforting service and for those who attended the service.

FARQUHAR - Following the sad loss of Daniel Bain (Dennis), Dunnet, Sheena and family wish to express their sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours for their very kind and generous expressions of sympathy during this difficult time. Grateful thanks to all staff at Caithness General Hospital and Dunbar Hospital for their compassionate care. Thanks to Mr Marcus Conrah for the comforting service and the Northern Sands Hotel for an excellent funeral tea. Also, thanks to Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors. Donations amounting to £817 have been donated to the local Coastguard Rescue Service whom Dennis was proud to serve with for 46 years.

MACKAY -The family of the late Dr Calum wish to thank sincerely, all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Rev David Malcolm for his uplifting service; to Sinclair Dunnett and his staff, thanks for their efficient funeral arrangements and thoughtful advice; the Pentland and Loch Ness Country House Hotels for their catering and to Buds'n'Blooms for the beautiful flowers. Many thanks to all who paid their respects at the service and crematorium. Finally, thanks to all who generously contributed to the sum of £827.65 in aid of Scrabster RNLI.

ALLAN - Jessie, James, Sarah and family would like to sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received following their recent sad loss of Murray. They are overwhelmed by the kindness shown and thank everyone for all the cards, telephone calls, texts, visits, food, baking and flowers gratefully received. Thanks to Rev Heather Stewart for a very comforting service. Sincere thanks to all at Dunnett’s Funeral Directors for their excellent, compassionate handling of all arrangements and to all at the Park Hotel for excellent catering. They wish to thank medical staff at Caithness General and Raigmore Hospitals and also community nurses from Thurso for their care. A very special thank you to the ambulance service and paramedics for the professional care and extreme kindness. Grateful thanks to all who paid their respects at the service and graveside and who donated so generously the sum of £1148 for Thurso RNLI.

HENDERSON (Barbaraville/Wick) - John and the family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and love received in so many ways following their sad loss of Janice. Sincere thanks to doctors, nurses and staff at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness and the County Hospital, Invergordon for their care and attention. Heartfelt thanks to Rev. Stephan Macdonald and the Rev K. D. Macleod for their comforting service and Rev. John Nugent for his kind words at Wick Cemetery. Grateful thanks to all at Invergordon Parish Church for their prayerful support and kindness with the funeral tea. Thanks to all who joined with us at the church and cemetery to pay their last respects and thanks are also expressed for the kind donations to the Chest, Heart and Stroke Association and the County Hospital, Invergordon which amounted to £560.00.

MILLER - The family of the late Sheena Miller would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all family and friends for their kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy and support by way of cards, telephone calls, visits and flowers on the sad loss of Sheena. Special thanks to all staff at Pulteney House for their kind care and attention shown to Sheena during her stay there. Sincere thanks to Rev. John Nugent for his comforting and uplifting service, to Clair Harper and Son for their compassionate and professional handling of the funeral arrangements and to Mackays Hotel for refreshments and the excellent food after the funeral. Finally, thank you to all those who paid their last respects at the service and graveside and donated the sum of £510 to be shared between dementia research and Pulteney House amenities fund.

DURRAND - James, Anne and families would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy on the sad passing of Nancy. Thank you to Clair Harper and staff for all the funeral arrangements. Thank you to the members of the St Fergus Church Choir and Guild for their moving and comforting tributes. A special thank you to Sharon and Peter of the Queen's Hotel, Wick, for their excellent catering and kindness. A sum of £601.60 was raised for the "World Day of Prayer".