Acknowledgements

GUNN - Jennifer, Jackie and Gillian would like to thank their family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of visits, cards, flowers, phone calls, messages, baking and food after their sad loss of Allan. Grateful thanks to Linda Smith for her moving tribute, Sinclair and staff at Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their compassionate and professional handling of the funeral arrangements, Jan Sutherland for the beautiful floral tributes and Castletown Hotel for refreshments. Huge thanks to community nurses who nursed Allan so well. Also to the staff at Caithness General Hospital and the girls at the local surgery. Finally, thanks to all who paid their respects at Ormlie Lodge Rest Rooms and at Olrig Cemetery; it was so comforting to have so many join them. Thank you all.

HENDERSON - On the sad loss of their dear sister, Betty, the family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of beautiful flowers and phone calls. Sincere thanks to Rev. Andrew Barrie for the heartfelt service and Barbara Nicol for the lovely choice of hymns. Special thanks to Karen and Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional care with arrangements. Thanks also to The Flower Patch for beautiful floral arrangements and Norseman Hotel for teas. Finally, thank you to all who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and to all who donated to the sum of £400 for chosen charities.

RONALDSON - The family wishes to thank everyone for the many cards and kind messages received following the loss of Peter N. Ronaldson of Killimster Mains. Thanks also to the community nurses, Macmillan nurses, Linda Smith for her comforting service, Clair Harper for the efficient handling of all the arrangements and Nethercliffe Hotel for the refreshments. Finally, to all who paid their last respects and generously donated £460 to the Maggie's Centre, Inverness.

SOUTER - Calum Souter, Marjory Bain and the extended family and friends would like to thank everyone for their kindness following the loss of Pat Souter. They would like to thank you for your phone calls, cards and flowers both during Pat's illness and when she passed away. A special thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors and staff for all their professional advice, to the Rev. Wendy Knott for her comforting words and service both at the Restrooms and graveside and to Buds 'n' Blooms for their floral tributes. A special thanks to Shirley and Sara from Macmillan nurses team, Princes Street practice. Thank you to Dunbar palliative care team who made Pat's final journey so comfortable with their care and friendship. Finally, thank you to all who kindly donated £700 which will be shared between MND Scotland (Doddie Weir, Just Giving) and Dunbar Palliative Care.

DONN - Jane and family thank everyone, most sincerely, for the messages of sympathy expressed, in so many ways, following the sad loss of George. Thank you to the staff of Castletown Medical Practice, the ambulance service, Caithness General and Dunbar Hospitals for their care and dedication. Special thanks to Rev. Janet Easton-Berry for her comforting service, to Sinclair Dunnett and his excellent team for their support and guidance and to Castletown Hotel for refreshments and efficient service. Finally, thank you to all who paid their respects in church and at the cemetery.

ROSS - Elizabeth Mackay and family would like to thank everyone for joining them, at Bunahoun Cemetery, Strath Halladale, for the graveside service of their late cousin, Margaret Ross of Edinburgh, formerly of Golval. Special thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for her beautiful service, also to Sinclair, Fiona and the staff of Dunnett's Funeral Directors, for helping them in so many ways, especially in bringing Margaret back home. Thanks to Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful flowers and finally, to all who kindly donated to the sum of £300.00 in aid of Thurso Lifeboat.

MACLEOD - Fiona, Norman, Mary and family would like to thank family, friends, neighbours and all at Ashley Ann for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of baking, cards, calls, messages and flowers; it was truly overwhelming. Thank you to all who donated to Caithness Diabetes. Special thanks to ambulance staff, police, Sinclair's funeral directors and Linda Smith for her moving tribute. Finally, thank you to all who paid their respects at the service and cemetery.

DOUGLAS - Derek, Gordon, Lisa, Megan and Beth would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers, following the recent sad loss of David. Thanks to Rev Heather Stewart for her fitting service. Sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of Caithness General Hospital and the Pearson Practice for their care over the years. Special thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their caring and helpful handling of all the arrangements, to Kathryn and Katrona Mackenzie and Bower Community Centre for catering. Finally, thank you to all who paid their respects at the graveside and who contributed to the charitable donations which will go to Caithness Heart Support Group and Bower School.

SWAN - Wilma, Jas and Jemma would like to thank all family and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy by the way of cards, calls, messages and flowers following the recent sad loss of Jimmy. Thank you to Lindsay Morrison for stepping in and conducting a lovely service and to Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful flower tributes. A very special thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the professional and compassionate manner of handling all the arrangements. A massive thank you to the NHS including Caithness General, Raigmore Hospital, Golden Jubilee, Ambulance Service, District Nurses and Macmillan Nurses. Finally, thank you to all who paid their respects at the service and the cemetery and to all who made charitable donations which will go Macmillan Cancer Support.

HILL - Jackie, Donna and Joanne would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers following the recent sad loss of their dad. Thanks to Rev. D. Macartney for his lovely service and to Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful floral tributes. A very special thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their sincere and sensitive handling of all the arrangements including the wake at the Park Hotel. Finally, thank you to all who paid their respects at the service and the cemetery and to all who made charitable donations which will go to North Highland Cancer Information & Support Centre and the Fire Brigade Benevolent Fund.

FRASER - The family of the late Lesley Fraser would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to them after their sad loss. Special thanks to the staff at Caithness General Hospital. Thank you to Alan Smurthwaite for his comforting service and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional services.

SUTHERLAND - Sandra, Kevin and the family of the late Carol (née Davidson) would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy through calls, cards, messages and flowers. Special thanks to Malcolm at Clair Harper's for his help, advice and professionalism; to Linda Smith, humanist, for her guidance and moving tribute to Carol; Sharon and Ped from the Queens Hotel for refreshments and Frances at the Flower Patch for the beautiful floral tributes. Sincere thanks to all who paid their respects at the service and graveside. Finally, thanks to all who generously donated to the sum of £650.00 in aid of Cerebral Palsy Scotland.

MACADIE - Keith, Gerald and Lynsay would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for all the kind messages, flowers and baking received on the sad loss of their mum, Morag. An extra special mention to Linda Smith for her lovely service which gave us a lot of comfort. Sincere thanks to Sanders and Malcolm for all their help in organising Morag's last wishes; The Flower Patch for the lovely floral tributes and the Queen's Hotel for the beautiful refreshments which included Morag's favourite baking. The money collected is to be given to the Wick Ambulance Service.

GOW - Sandra, Stuart and Michael would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy they received by way of flowers, cards, telephone calls and baking following the sad loss of their father and grandfather, Donald; it was truly overwhelming. Special thanks to the Rev. H. Stewart for her comforting words and fitting tribute and thanks to Clair Harper Funeral Directors for their kind and helpful assistance with all the funeral arrangements. Thank you also to Jan Sutherland Floristry for the beautiful floral tributes. Donations of £1010 have been gratefully received for Versus Arthritis. Donald was loved by so many but leaves us with memories we shall treasure forever.

CARTER - The family of the late George Carter, Lybster, deeply appreciate the support and many kind expressions of sympathy given to them on the sad loss of their dear dad. Grateful thanks go to HDU staff in Caithness General and Raigmore Hospitals and ambulance crews. To Jackie Dodds, superintendent at the Fishermen's Mission, for conducting a lovely service together with the fitting tributes from Wick Lifeboat crew and Merchant Navy Association members and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their dignified and professional funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to all those who paid their last respects and for generously donating to the above mentioned charities.

WOODS - Irene and family would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy. Thanks to the Princes Street Surgery, the ambulance team and police for all their efforts, also Father Colin who attended that evening and for his comforting service. Sincere thanks to all who paid their last respects and kindly donated to the collection which amounted to £549 in aid of Caithness Deaf Care.

MANSON - James and Gordon would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and for all the cards, telephone calls and text messages received during their recent sad loss of Elsie. Thanks also to the ambulance service, Rosebank Ward and the home carers for caring for Elsie over the past few years. Special thanks to Rev. David Malcolm for his comforting words for the family and at the service. Thanks go to Sinclair and the staff at Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their compassionate and professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to all who paid their respects at the service and at graveside and who generously donated to the sum of £363.04 in aid of Couthie Corner (Alzheimer Support).

STEWART - The family of the late Alexander (Sanders) would like to thank the doctors, nurses and Macmillan team for all their support and care given to Sanders, also thanks to family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and support by way of calls, cards, flowers and baking. Thanks to Clair Harper & Son for their professionalism.

MACKAY - Violet and family wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for cards, telephone calls, messages, visits, flowers, baking and gifts received following the great loss of Sandy. Also thanks to Castletown Medical Practice, Caithness General Hospital, district nurses and ambulance crews. Special thanks to Rev. Mark Smith for the comforting service at Ormlie Lodge Service Rooms and at the graveside; also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their help and funeral arrangements and Castletown Hotel for their catering. Grateful thanks to all who paid their last respects at Sandy's funeral, with special thanks to Pentland Brass Band for their fitting tribute, and to all who donated to our chosen charities.

SINCLAIR -The family of the late Sam Sinclair would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for all the prayers, cards and kindness shown to them over these past weeks. A huge thank you to Lybster Medical Centre and the district nurses for their excellent care and dedication to Sam. Thanks also to Rev. Thomas Buchanan for his ministry and for conducting the service and to Clair Harper Funeral Directors for their help and personal support. All donations received go to Blythswood Care.