Acknowledgements

ROBERTSON - The family of the late Bessie extend their grateful thanks to the staff at Pentland View Care Home for their loving care over the past two years. Also thanks to the home carers who so lovingly cared for Bessie before she moved to Pentland View. Sincere thanks to Clair Harper Funeral Directors for their support and professionalism and to Rev Heather Stewart for a lovely, thoughtful service. Heartfelt thanks to those present at the service and graveside.

WILLIAMSON - The family of the late Barrie Williamson would like to express their heartfelt thanks for all the kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy they received following their recent sad loss. The cards, flowers, messages, baking and phone calls were all very much appreciated. Many thanks to the community nurses and the staff of A&E, Rosebank and Bignold Wings of Caithness General Hospital who cared for Barrie during her illness. Sincere thanks to Linda Smith, registered celebrant, Humanist Society of Scotland, who conducted a very meaningful and comforting service in celebration of Barrie's life and thank you to Julie and all the staff at Dunnett's for their sympathetic and professional handling of the funeral arrangements.

BAIN - The family of the late Alex Hugh Bain, Lybster, who passed away peacefully in Caithness General Hospital, would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and to all who paid their last respects en route along roadside and graveside in Latheron cemetery. Thanks also to Rev. Heather Stewart for a very personal comforting service, Karen Mackay and her team from Dunnett's Funeral Directors for compassionate, kind, caring assistance with all funeral arrangements; also The Bay, Dunbeath for catering.

BAIN - The family of the late Alex Hugh Bain, Lybster, who passed away peacefully in Caithness General Hospital, would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and to all who paid their last respects en route along roadside and graveside in Latheron cemetery. Thanks also to Rev. Heather Stewart for a very personal comforting service, Karen Mackay and her team from Dunnett's Funeral Directors for compassionate, kind, caring assistance with all funeral arrangements; also The Bay, Dunbeath for catering.

MUNRO - Wing, Dee, Willie and family wish to thank friends, neighbours and relatives for the kind expressions of sympathy received following the sudden loss of Christine, for all the cards, messages, calls, flowers and baking they received. Sincere thanks to Dunnet's Funeral Directors for the care and professionalism given at such a difficult time. Thanks to the Rev. Dave Macartney for the lovely service which he conducted and to the staff at the Pentland Hotel for the refreshments provided also to Buds N Blooms for the beautiful flower displays. A special thanks to the Scottish Ambulance crew and first responders. Thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the service, graveside, around Scrabster and the harbour, also to everyone for their very generous donations to North Highland Cancer Support Centre which amounted to £1,855.

CAMPBELL - Patricia (Patsy), Fiona, Ian, Heather and all the family want to express our heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming love and support after the very sad loss of Jack, our much loved husband, father, grandad and great-grandad. We thank you for the encouraging visits, the comforting calls, the numerous lovely cards sharing precious memories of Jack, the many beautiful flowers, much appreciated baking and the sincere words of sympathy which will always be remembered. Thank you to everyone in the village who joined us to show their support from the church to the cemetery, it meant a lot to us. Grateful thanks to Supt Colin Mackay for his comforting, personal and moving service. Special thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for such care and professionalism, with massive appreciation to Karen for her compassion throughout everything. Thanks to Michael Miller for piping, Emily Morrison for fiddle music and to Jan Sutherland Floristry and The Flower Patch for the beautiful floral tributes. We are forever grateful to Macmillan Cancer Support, Hannah McLean, Care at Home, Carrgomm, Canisbay Medical Practice, Community Nurses, Caithness General Hospital, Raigmore Hospital, Oncology, Marie Curie and the ambulance staff for the exceptional care received by all over the past years. Collection shared between Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie and Carrgomm.

BANKS - Rebecca, Colin, Susan and family would like to thank most sincerely, relatives, neighbours and friends for their comforting support and kindness shown to them through telephone calls, cards and messages at such a difficult time following the sudden death of Craig. Thank you for all the beautiful flowers and kindness shown in many ways and to everyone who paid their last respects at Keiss and along the route back to Thurso on such an awful night. Thank you to Andrew and Sandy of Caithness Collection Hotels for their kind gestures. We would also like to thank the police and paramedics for their help and assistance. A special thanks to Linda Smith for a lovely service which was delivered with much kindness and care, and to Sinclair Dunnett and staff for their professionalism, guidance and care shown towards the family at such a sad time.

FARQUHAR - Isobel, Marcus and Kathleen wish to thank relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy, sending flowers, home bakes, cards with lovely messages and memories of Robert. Grateful thanks to doctors and nurses of both Castletown and Canisbay surgeries, to the Rosebank Wing of Caithness General Hospital and Dunbar Hospital. Heartfelt thanks to Marcus Cornah for leading a very moving service and to Mr John Coghill and Mr Will Gunn for their kind tributes. Special thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their care and professional funeral arrangements and also the Norseman Hotel for their efficient catering. Thanks to Caithness Vintage Tractor Club and to chairman Robert Straight for taking Robert's Fergie tractor to the graveside. Thanks to all who generously donated to the sum of £800 in aid of Caithness General and Dunbar Hospitals.

FARQUHAR - Carol, Murray and Emma wish to thank friends and family for their overwhelming support and kindness, through cards, flowers and baking, following the sudden loss of Alan. Also Linda Smith for such an uplifting service and Sanders and Malky for their guidance and professionalism at a difficult time for them as a family. Thanks to all who paid their last respects at the cemetery and for generous donations to the Rosebank Wing, Caithness General Hospital.

McLEAN - Donald, Raymond, Colin and Brian would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their comforting support after the loss of their mother, Jessie, a granny and great-granny. Special thanks to Helen and Brian for their care, also to Karen and Barbara. Thanks to the nursing staff of Rosebank and Bignold wards, Caithness General Hospital; also to Dunnett's for their care and professionalism and to Rev Dave Macartney for his comforting service. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the graveside. Donations received will be given to Caithness General Hospital.

ADAMSON - The family of the late Dorothy wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind messages of sympathy and acts of kindness shown to them in their recent sad bereavement. Grateful thanks to the health professionals for their care and support of Dorothy in recent times, particularly the staff at the Princes Street Surgery, Thurso, and those in the Bignold Wing at Caithness General Hospital. Sincere thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional services and to the Rev David Macartney, Church of Scotland, for his kindness to the family and conducting a very befitting service. Heartfelt thanks also to those present at the service and graveside, this was much appreciated by the family; also to the staff at the Pentland Hotel for the excellent refreshments.

HAM (Invergordon) - The family of the late Barbara would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their many kind expressions of sympathy and love received in so many ways following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to the Scottish Ambulance Service for their care and support. Sincere thanks to Rev. Calum Macmillan and Mr Iain Morrison for their comforting service and to all those who joined with them at the church and graveside to pay their last respects. Thanks, also for the kind donations to Tear Fund which amounted to £320.20.

WATT - Dot, Vivien, Gillian and Lauren would like to thank everyone for the support and kindness shown to them through cards, flowers and baking following the sad passing of Tommy. Special thanks to Lindsay Morrison for her comforting service and to Karen at Dunnett's Funeral Directors for all the care and help she gave us as a family at a very difficult time.

TAYLOR - Valerie, Scott and Darren would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support and kind expressions of sympathy through cards, phone calls, flowers and baking following the sad passing of Geordie. Special thanks to Lindsay Morrison for the comforting and fitting service and to Karen at Dunnett's Funeral Directors for all her care and attention. Finally, thank you so much to everyone who paid their last respects at the cemetery.

MACDONALD - Margaret, Alison, Yvonne and Martin would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kindness and support following the loss of Harry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Thank you to all who sent cards, flowers, baking, kind messages and calls. Special thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their caring, professional arrangements, Rev. David Malcolm for his support and moving service and Buds 'n' Blooms for their beautiful floral tributes. They also wish to thank the staff at Raigmore Hospital, Caithness General Hospital, Princes Street Surgery and the community and Macmillan nurses for their care and compassion shown to Harry over the last few months.

SIMPSON - The family of Nick Simpson would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their support and many kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy. Thank you to all who sent flowers, baking and cards with such lovely messages and memories of Nick. Thanks also to all who came to pay their last respects at the ceremony, graveside and en route. Sincere thanks to the Reverend David Malcolm for his comforting and personal service and to Dunnett's for their care and professionalism. Thanks also to Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful flowers and the Pentland Hotel for their service. Special thanks to Pentland View, the Highland Community Care team and all nursing staff, for taking such good care of Nick in his latter years. Finally, thank you to all who so generously donated in support of the Fishermen's Mission.

MORRICE - Following the interment of the ashes of the late Georgina (née Elder) Morrice, Marilyn and Audrey would like to thank family and friends for attending the ceremony. Special thanks to Colin Mackay for his service at the graveside and to the Queen's Hotel, Wick for the splendid refreshments. A lovely lady has taken her last journey.

BINGHAM (Strathy) - John, Harvey, Michael, Valerie and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their support, many kind expressions of sympathy and comforting insights into how much Beverly was loved by all. Grateful thanks to Reverend Dave Macartney for a very fitting service in Strathy Church and cemetery; Dunnett's for their helpful and efficient handling of funeral arrangements and to all who braved a bitterly cold wind and joined the family to pay their last respects in Strathy Cemetery. Special thanks must go to the local community care team who did so much to ensure Bev was well cared for and comfortable in her own home during her final weeks. Finally, thank you for all donations. At Bev's request these will be shared between the local care team and Plan UK, a charity Bev has supported for many years.

MACKAY - Jessie, Karen, Craig and James would like to say thank you for the overwhelming love and support after the loss of Jimmy, beloved husband, father, papa and brother. Thank you to all who sent flowers, baking and cards with such lovely messages and memories of Jimmy. Special thanks to Dunnett's for such care and professionalism, Pastor Mark for leading a very moving service, Reverend Malcolm for all his assistance and Buds 'n' Blooms for beautiful flowers. We would also like to thank the ambulance crew, also the nursing staff in both Caithness General and Dunbar Hospitals for taking such care of Jimmy. The collection will be shared between the Fishermen's Mission and the Rosebank wing.

BAILLIE - The family of the late Alexander Baillie (Alex) would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours who sent cards and flowers; also Dunnett's for all funeral arrangements, Lynsey Morrison for her comforting humanist service and all carers and nurses for their great care. Finally, thank you all who donated £115 for the stroke and dementia unit in Caithness General Hospital.