Acknowledgements

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.

GREEN - Brenda and family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all family, friends and neighbours for their many expressions of sympathy and support following the loss of David. They would also like to convey their thanks to the medical staff at Caithness General Hospital, Clair Harper Funeral Directors for their caring and professional arrangements, Heather Stewart for her kind and comforting words at the service and the Nethercliffe Hotel for the excellent food and refreshments. Thanks also to everyone who paid their last respects at the service and graveside. All donations received have been forwarded to Caithness Heart Support Group.

TAIT - The family of the late Jenny Tait would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all family and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy following their sad loss. The visits, calls, messages, cards, flowers, food and home-baking were very much appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff of the Rosebank Ward, Caithness General Hospital for their care of Jenny and for their support to the family during her time in hospital. Grateful thanks go to Sinclair and the staff at Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their caring and highly professional handling of the funeral arrangements and to Reverend Lyall Rennie for the comforting service. A very special thank you to Jenny's sister Rosemary for all her support to the family. Heartfelt thanks to all who attended the graveside service and around Barrock and for the generous donations received to the value of £500 which will be given to the North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre.

WARES - Hugh, Linda and Amanda would like to thank everyone for their cards, flowers and kind wishes following the sad loss of Scott. Sincere thanks to Linda Smith for her comforting service, Jan Sutherland for the floral tributes, Dunnett's Funeral Directors and also The Bay for the catering. Thank you to all who paid their last respects and for the kind donations to Balmore SPCA which amounted to £310.

BAIN - Graham and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for all the expressions of sympathy on the sad loss of Angus. The many cards, messages and calls have provided much comfort. Sincere thanks to Clair Harper Funeral Directors for their support and professional service, to Reverend John Nugent for his comforting support and kind words at the service and to the Mackays Hotel for the lovely tea and refreshments. Thanks also for the kind donations which are to benefit Sight Action.

DUNNETT - We would like to thank all our relatives, friends, neighbours and work colleagues for all the stories, support and expressions of sympathy received through phone calls, cards, flowers and personal visits, following the very sad and sudden loss of our father and partner, George Coghill Dunnett. Sincere and heartfelt thanks to Vikki Mackay, Scott Bell and the emergency services for all their efforts when he became suddenly unwell. To everyone who lined the streets and paid their last respects as we took dad on his final journey, we thank you for your love and support. To Rev. David Malcolm and Brandon McPhee both for your comforting service and personal tributes to George which he would have approved of, and we will forever hold dear. Thanks also to Murray and his team at the Mackays Hotel and to Loch Ness Country House for the excellent teas provided after the services and finally to our staff, family and friends who have helped us through the last few weeks; we cannot thank you enough for your continued efforts and support as we, (as he would say) "Get on with it, there's work to do". George will be sadly missed; it is evident that his character has touched so many people over the years and with that we hope he has left you all with good memories, ones that may bring a smile or two whenever you think of him. Thank you all.

ROBERTSON - The family of the late Winnie Robertson would like to express their sincere thanks for all the messages, cards, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy extended to them all at this sad time. We would like to thank the staff at Pulteney House for their dedicated and loving care of Winnie over the last two years, also the district nurses for their care and kindness over the past few weeks. Sincere thanks to Sanders and staff at Clair Harper Funeral Directors for their support and professionalism, to Murray and staff at Mackays Hotel for the lovely refreshments and to Major Mary Boyd for travelling up from Glasgow to conduct the service, Cadet Diane Johnston and Mary Glass for their comforting words and for the personal service given for Winnie. Thank you to all who were able to attend the service. Donations received have been forwarded to Pulteney House Amenities Fund.

CAMPBELL - Isobel, the partner of the late John Campbell, would like to thank the Salvation Army for the lovely service for John. A big thank you to Sandy and Susan Dalgarno for all their help and support. A heartfelt thanks to John's family and friends for the lovely tributes to John. Thanks to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their care and professionalism. Finally, thanks to all who attended the graveside service. John will be sadly missed.

GUNN - The family of the late Janette Gunn would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all family, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy by way of flowers, telephone calls, cards and letters. A very special thanks to all the NHS Home Carers for the excellent care provided to Janette over the past number of years and in particular the care and compassion shown in her final weeks. Thanks also to the Community Nurses for their care and compassion shown in Janette's final few days. Sincere thanks to Clair Harper Funeral Directors for their support and professional service. Thanks also to Linda Smith for such a lovely tribute to Janette's life and to The Nethercliffe Hotel for the beautiful tea. All donations received are to go to the Laurandy Day Care Centre.