Acknowledgements

CHRISTIE - Janetta, Susan and Eilidh Christie wish to thank, most sincerely, all family and friends for their support and kindness through cards, letters, baking and flowers, following the sad passing of Alastair. A special thanks to Rev. David Macartney for his kindness, prayers and excellent delivery of the eulogy and to Lorna Sinclair, organist, for choosing the music which Alastair often enjoyed. Thanks also to the following: the ambulance crew for their prompt attention; the nursing staff of Caithness General Hospital for their excellent care; the wonderful staff at Pulteney House who looked after Alastair so well during his final few months; all who attended the service at Ormlie Lodge and at the graveside to pay their last respects and for their generous donations to Alzheimer Scotland and Balmore Animal Rescue Centre; piper Martin Macdonald who played 'Highland Cathedral' at the service and graveside; Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful wreaths; the staff at Dunnett's Funeral Directors for making all the arrangements and finally the staff at the Pentland Hotel for providing the refreshments.

WILLIAMSON - William, Dot, Alison, David, Lorna and families would like to thank everyone for the support and kindness shown to them on the sad loss of their mam, Aggie. Special thanks go to those who sent flowers, cards and provided baking. Thanks to the Brown Trout Hotel for providing refreshments, sandwiches and baking after the service. Thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their sensitive, caring and professional services, Heather Stewart for conducting the service and to all those who paid their last respects at both the church and graveside and whose generous donations raised £232.86 for Dementia UK. At rest.

SUTHERLAND - Sheila, Derek and family would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of Betty. Sincere thanks to staff in Caithness General Hospital, Dunnett's Funeral Directors, Rev. Heather Stewart for her comforting service, piper Robert Wilson and to Fiona Polson for the catering. Thanks also to all who paid their last respects and kindly donated £594.50 in aid of Caithness Deaf Care.

PURVES - Amelia and family would like to thank everyone for all the lovely cards, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy which they received on the sad loss of Calum. Thanks to Rev. David Malcolm for the lovely service and to all who attended the service and graveside to pay their respects. Thanks also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors and staff for their sensitive and professional arrangements; to the Pentland Hotel for the lovely catering and to all who generously donated £372 to the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).

MANSON - The family of the late Donald Manson would like to thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy. Sincere thanks to the police and ambulance crew in attendance, Rev. Andrew Barrie for his comforting service, Dunnett's Funeral Directors and the Norseman Hotel. Thanks also to all who joined us in the cemetery to pay their last respects.

GEORGESON - Margaret and family of the late Charles S. Georgeson (Uncle Charlie to so many), would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all who sent cards, flowers and messages of sympathy at this sad time. The memories you shared are a great comfort and highlighted what a very special person he was; a true gentleman. Thank you also to Sanders and staff of Clair Harper and Son, undertakers, for their sympathetic and efficient handling of the funeral arrangements. Sincere thanks to Reverend Heather Stewart for her lovely service delivered with insight and sensitivity. Thank you also to Ruth Ferguson for her musical accompaniments and to The Flower Patch for the beautiful floral arrangements. Grateful thanks to Fiona Polson for her excellent catering and table service. A special thank you to the two lovely girls from Birchwood. Much appreciated by us both for their help, care and laughter. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their last respects during the service and at the graveside and who so generously donated £900 to Hearing and Sight, Telford Street, Wick.

MACKAY - Maureen, Audrey and Fiona would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy following the very sad loss of their mum, Betty Mackay, Benachie. The cards, flowers, baking, messages and phone calls were all greatly appreciated. Thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for her fitting service and to Sinclair and all at Dunnett's for a very professional and sympathetic service. Sincere thanks to Halkirk Surgery and Macmillan nurses for all their care and support. A special thank you to Brendan McPhee for such a fitting tribute. Grateful thanks to all who came to pay their last respects and donated to their chosen charities.

JONES - Gloria, Vanessa, Hamish and Emma would like to thank, most sincerely, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them personally and for the many cards, phone calls, baking and flowers received following their sad loss of Alan, a dear husband, dad, grandad, father-in-law and special friend to many. Thanks to Castletown Medical Practice, NHS Community Carers, the ambulance service and Caithness General Hospital for all their care and support. Sincere thanks to the Rev. Ellie Charman for her uplifting service and comforting words and John Stewart for the fitting tribute. Grateful thanks to Sinclair Dunnett and his team for their guidance and professional handling of the funeral arrangements, Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful floral tributes and to the Castletown Hotel for the funeral teas. Finally, a sincere thank you to all those who paid their respects at the church and graveside and generously donated £850 for local charities. Forever in our hearts.

McALLAN - The McAllan family would like to thank all friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, flowers and messages following the loss of their lovely mum, Alison. A huge thank you to all the staff at Birchwood and Laurandy Centre for their special care which mum loved and appreciated and all at Riverview Medical Practice, NHS Care, Caithness General Hospital and Ambulance Service. Grateful thanks to Mr Leslie O'Neill for his beautiful and comforting service, Mrs Ruth Ferguson for the lovely music, Norseman Hotel for the excellent catering, The Flower Patch for the lovely flowers, Karen and all at Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their help and compassionate handling of the funeral arrangements and to all who attended the church and graveside to pay their last respects and kindly donated to the collection in aid of Laurandy which raised over £400.

SUTHERLAND - (Inverness/Wick). Calum wishes to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards and telephone calls following the sudden loss of Andrew. Sincere thanks to Pastors Owen and Kate Morris for their comforting service and personal memories of Andrew, also to the ladies of the church who provided refreshments. Thanks to all who attended the funeral service and donated the sum of £179.50 to Epilepsy Research UK. Special thanks to Roseanne who has been a tremendous help, in what has been a difficult time for us both. Finally, thanks also to Vicki Fraser and team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their professional and compassionate support with the funeral arrangements.

MURRAY - Dina, Deirdre, Billy, Murdo, Alistair and Ian would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for their kindness shown after the sudden loss of our beloved sister, Christine. Special thanks to the District Nurses who attended to her, Rev. David Malcolm for his very fitting service, Dunnetts Funeral Directors for their professional services and to Buds 'N' Blooms for the floral arrangements. Finally, many thanks to all who paid their last respects, and kindly donated £125 to Balmore Animal Rescue Centre.

DUNNETT - Ann, Graeme and Ronald 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 dear Alexander (Sandy). Thanks to Rev. David Malcolm for a lovely and fitting service and to Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful floral tributes. A very special thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the professional and compassionate way the arrangements were handled. Thanks to all who helped Sandy during his short illness; Caithness General Hospital, Scottish Ambulance Service, MacMillan nurses, district nurses and Riverbank Medical Practice. A massive thanks to Dunbar Hospital where Sandy spent his last days with the wonderful staff. Finally, thank you to all who paid their last respects at the service and Thurso cemetery and to all who made charitable donations which will go to Caithness Palliative Care.

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.