Acknowledgements

MILL - The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all those who have given support in so many ways since the loss of Alexander. Sincere thanks to Sinclair and the staff at Dunnett's Funeral Directors and to celebrant Alan Smurthwaite for his service. A generous sum of money has been collected and will be used towards supporting mental health in the community.

MACKAY - The family of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Mackay would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy following the sudden loss of Betty. They would like to thank the Princes Street Surgery, the paramedics and Caithness General Hospital for their care and also the Care at Home team for their ongoing care and support. Grateful thanks to Rev. David Macartney for his comforting service and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional and supportive funeral arrangements. Finally, thank you to all who kindly donated to Befriending Caithness.

MACKAY - The family of the late Donald Mackay (Don) would like to thank everyone who sent cards and flowers, for phone calls, messages and emails, on the passing of their beloved brother Don. Special thanks to Linda Smith for her comforting humanist service, Clair Harper Funeral Directors for their efficient funeral arrangements, Mackays Hotel for providing the refreshments, The Flower Patch for the beautiful floral arrangements and Caithness General Hospital, Rosebank Wing. The collection for the Rosebank Wing amounted to £292. Your kindness was very much appreciated by all the family.

GROAT - The family of the late John Groat would like to thank all friends for their support and sympathy at this sad time. Thank you to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for all the funeral arrangements. Special thanks to Colin Mackay of the Fishermen's Mission for returning to conduct a very personal service. Grateful thanks go to all the carers who looked after John these last few years and a huge thank you to the staff of Bayview Care Home who made his last months so comfortable. Monies donated were in aid of the R.N.L.I.

CORMACK - David, Brian, Linda, Karen and families wish to thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy received following the recent sad loss of their father, Alexander (Derry). Sincere gratitude and thanks to Rev. Matt Alexander for his comforting service and spiritual support and to all at Clair Harper & Son for their efficient and compassionate handling of arrangements. A very grateful and heartfelt thank you to all staff at the Town and County hospital for caring so compassionately and diligently for our father during his time in your care and for the support given to us. Finally, thanks to all who donated generously to the collection which will go to support Town and County Palliative Care. Much appreciated.

DAVIDSON - The family and Nicola would like to thank all their family, friends and colleagues for the heartfelt sympathy and support shown by way of calls, cards, flowers and other kind gestures after the devastating loss of Ryan. We would also like to thank all the healthcare professionals who helped care for Ryan throughout his illness, with a very special thank you to the Intensive Care Unit and Oncology Ward at Raigmore Hospital. Our sincere thanks to the Rev. David Malcolm, all at Dunnett's Funeral Directors, the Boy Andrew crew, local lifeboat crews, as well as the other emergency crews and everyone else who turned out on the day of the funeral, giving Ryan such a touching and unique send off. Finally, thank you to all who donated to Ryan's memorial collection; we were overwhelmed by the generosity shown and a total of £33,165 was raised which will be shared between the Fishermen's Mission and Thurso RNLI.

BUDGE -The family of the late David Budge, who tragically lost his life at Scrabster Harbour, wish to thank everyone who has called, brought flowers and sent cards. Your kindness is very much appreciated. Most sincere thanks to the Thurso lifeboat, coastguards, helicopters and police in their search. Thanks too, to John Corse & Sons for their professional service and guidance, and to Rev Susan Kirkbride for her lovely words. A final heartfelt thanks to those who paid their respects at the roadside.

WARES - Hugh, Linda and Scott would like to thank everyone for their cards, flowers and kind wishes following the sad loss of Jamie. Sincere thanks to all staff in Rosebank Ward CGH, Mr John Glen for his comforting service, Jan Sutherland for the floral tributes and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors. Thank you to all who paid their last respects and for the kind donations to Balmore SSPCA which amounted to £320.

SINCLAIR - The family of the late Mary Sinclair would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind wishes, many cards, phone calls, flowers, home baking and expressions of sympathy on the sad loss of Mary, a loving mum, mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Special thanks to staff of Seaview Care Home for their dedicated care and support. Thank you to Rev. Heather Stewart for her lovely, comforting service at Sinclair Restrooms and at the graveside. A sincere thank you to Sinclair Funeral Directors for their compassionate and efficient support with the funeral arrangements. Lastly, thank you to all who turned out to pay their respects to Mary.

CAMERON - The family of the late Gordon (Bushie) Cameron would like to thank everyone for the sympathy and kindness shown to them on their recent sad loss. Grateful thanks also to members of the medical profession who where in attendance. Special thanks to Trish Reynolds, Marie Curie nurse. Thanks also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional handling of arrangements and Lindsay Morrison for her lovely service. The sum of £2000 was given in donations in aid of Marie Curie charity.

GANSON - Stewart, Mari-Ann, Kirstin and all the family of Fiona (née MacIver) wish to thank everyone for their kindness with cards, gifts, flowers, cooking and support. Thank you to Jim Morrison for a beautiful service and to Karen from Dunnett's Funeral Directors for all her help. Thank you to all of those who stood outside the church and came to the graveside to pay their respects. The family are indebted to the staff in Ward 5a at Raigmore Hospital who cared for Fiona so amazingly. We give thanks for the donations to Ward 5a which have amounted to over £5000. We are overwhelmed by all the support shown in donations and presence at the funeral, which showed just how many people Fiona was loved by.

ROSIE - The family of the late Cathie Rosie would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the many cards, letters, phone calls, flowers and baking received. Grateful thanks to Lindsay Morrison for her comforting service and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their sympathetic handling of arrangements during these difficult times. Sincere thanks to the staff in the Caithness General and Town & County hospitals for the care and kindness given.

ROSS (Inverness/Lybster) - The family of the late Margaret Ross would like to extend sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy, flowers and helped during their recent bereavement. They also wish to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Ward 2C, Raigmore Hospital. Special thanks to Glynis Woodhead, celebrant, for her support and a fitting service. Finally, thank you to John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their sensitivity and support with the funeral arrangements.

HARROLD - Nicola, Dana and Grant wish to say a massive thank you to all relations and friends near and far, for their kind expressions of sympathy through cards, letters, phone calls, messages, flowers and gifts. We were totally overwhelmed by everyone's kindness and concern after the sudden and sad loss of Peter. Special thanks to Brian and John, undertakers, for their professional help during this difficult time (covid), Rev. Lyall Rennie for the comforting graveside service and Willie Watt's affectionate speech. To all the pallbearers and those who travelled to be at roadside stops and Gills Pier. The travellers who stood outside the walls of the cemetery. Thanks to everyone who donated, the collection raised a whopping £950, which will go to the Burray Football Club. A surreal, but proud day, for a lovely man, who will be in our hearts forever.

INGLIS - Craig wishes to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy and practical help extended to him following the death of his mum, Jennifer. Special thanks are extended to Jennifer Charlton, Susan Rennie and Alison and Alan Moar who did so much for Jenn during her illness and provided comfort and assistance to the family. Thank you to the staff at Macmillan Nurses and the nurses at Rosebank Wing, Caithness General for their care of Jenn, to Linda Smith for the comforting celebration of Jenn's life and to the staff at Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional and efficient handling of the funeral arrangements. Jenn doted on her "babies" Pixie and Lottie, so thanks to the many friends and family who have donated over £1800 to the SSPCA, Balmore in her memory.

MACAULAY - The family of the late Alexander (Sandy) Macaulay wish to thank everyone for their support and kind expressions of sympathy and cards following their recent loss. Special thanks to Sanders and the team at Clair Harper and Son, Funeral Directors for their caring and efficient arrangements and to Heather Stewart for her uplifting and comforting service at Sinclair's Rest Rooms and the graveside at Mid Clyth Cemetery. The family are also indebted to staff at Caithness General and Town and County Hospitals for their superb care and kindness.

MUNRO - Linda and all the family of the late Thomas (Tom) Munro would like to sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, flowers, calls, emails and home-baking and also to all those who paid their last respects at Halkirk Cemetery. Thank you for the very generous donations to Macmillan Cancer Support. Sincere and special thanks to the Macmillan and community nurses and to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their kindness and compassion and to the Rev. Heather Stewart for her comforting service.

CORMACK - Elizabeth, Gordon and their families wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received on the very sad loss of their dear mam, Madeline. Sincere thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for a comforting service and to Karen from Dunnetts Funeral Directors for all her kindness and support. Special thanks to the staff of Caithness General and Town & County Hospitals for the exceptional care. Finally, thanks for the £700 of donations for the Town & County Hospital.

MOWAT - (Thurso). Margaret and family would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind messages of sympathy after the sad loss of Barrie. Special thanks go to Captain Peter Renshaw and Dunnett's Funeral Directors.

FREEMAN - Tom and all the family would like to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends near and far for their kind support and sympathy by way of phone calls, cards and flowers following the sad loss of Annette. Their thanks also go to Rev. David Macartney for a warm and comforting service, also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their kindness and compassion. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses of Riverview medical practice and Macmillan team for their kindness, support and excellent care.