Acknowledgements

BREMNER - Margaret and family of the late Dod Bremner would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for all the kind expressions of sympathy they received. They would especially like to thank all at Lybster medical centre, district nurses and Reverend Heather Stewart for her comforting service, also Dunnett's Funeral Directors for a professional and personal service.

YOUNG (Dingwall and Wick) - Susan, Ian and families, would like to offer their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, and neighbours for the many messages of condolence received by letter, telephone and cards following the sad loss of their mum, Marion (Margaret). Thank you to piper Dougie Watson for his beautiful playing at graveside, to Liz Carran, civil funeral celebrant, for conducting the service and to the Castle Hotel, Portmahomack for the refreshments. To all at D. Gunn Funeral Directors, in particular Stacey for her professionalism and kindness with the funeral arrangements. Finally, a special thank you to the many wonderful staff at Castle Gardens Care Home where our mum was looked after with such kindness and compassion. A total of £300 was raised for the Marie Curie nurses.

MILLER - Donald, Jonathan and Lynsey would like to thank family, relatives and friends near and far for the many kind expressions of sympathy they received by the way of flowers, cards, telephone calls and baking following the sad loss of Kirsteen. Sincere thanks to the staff of the Town and County Hospital for the outstanding care Kirsteen received, and also to the Macmillan nurses instrumental in her treatment and care. Thanks to Lyall Rennie for his comforting words during the service, and to those who attended the cemetery to pay their respects. Thanks also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their guidance, professionalism and support at this difficult time. Kirsteen was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, colleague and friend who will be sadly missed by many. However, she leaves us with memories we shall always treasure.

MACKAY - The family of the late David (Sprocket) would like to thank all at Riverbank Practice and Caithness General Hospital; all relatives and friends for kind expressions of sympathy and for cards and flowers. Thanks also to the Rev. Macartney and Dunnett's Funeral Directors.

GOW - Donald and family would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy they received by the way of flowers, cards, telephone calls and baking following the sad loss of Sandra; it was truly overwhelming. Sincere thanks to the staff at the Rosebank Wing of Caithness General Hospital for the care Sandra received. 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 £350 have been gratefully received for the Rosebank Wing of Caithness General Hospital. Sandra was loved by so many but leaves us with memories we shall always treasure.

STREIGHT - The Streight family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends for all the kindness and sympathy received following the loss of Vicki. They would especially like to thank Heather Stewart for all her comfort and support and also Sutherland's Funeral Directors for a professional and personal service.

CAMERON - Anne, Hamish, Sandra and family of the late Ronnie wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy in cards, flowers and phone calls during their sad loss. Thanks to Dunbar Hospital and Macmillan nurses for their loving care given to Ronnie. Special thanks to Rev. Howard Stone and Rev. Alasdair MacAulay for comforting words and prayers at Ronnie's bedside and at the graveside. Thanks to G&R Sutherland Funeral Directors for their guidance and professionalism, to The Pier for their hospitality and finally for the kind donations of £1408 for Dunbar Palliative Care Unit and Macmillan nurses. Thank you all.

WILSON - Robert would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their support and expressions of sympathy following the heartbreaking loss of his beloved wife, Janice. Sincere thanks go to all medical staff, nurses and carers who looked after Janice during her time in Edinburgh, Raigmore and Caithness General Hospital; also Dunbeath Medical Practice, paramedic staff and Police Scotland, Wick. Robert would also like to say a very special thank you to Emma Taylor, an angel sent by God, who came to his assistance at Latheronwheel Harbour during a time of great distress. Finally, grateful thanks to Dunbeath and District Centre, Rev Heather Stewart, Dunnett's Funeral Directors and the Norseman Hotel. May God bless you all. Robert.

SUTHERLAND - Jock and family would like to thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy received following the sad loss of Margaret, by way of phone calls, cards, flowers and baking. Special thanks to the staff of Seaview House Nursing Home. Thank you to Rev. Heather Stewart for her comforting and fitting tribute, to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional and caring service and to Sandra at Flower Daze for her beautiful floral tributes.

HENDERSON - Alex and family would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy they received by the way of flowers, cards, telephone calls and baking following the sad loss of Anne. Grateful thanks to the staff of Caithness General Hospital and the staff of Pulteney House care home for their loving care of Anne; the girls at the care at home team and the community care nurses for looking after her for so many years. Special thanks to the Rev. H. Stewart for her comforting words and a special thank you to Clair Harper Funeral Directors for their kind and helpful assistance with all the funeral arrangements. Thank you also to the Flower Patch for their beautiful floral tributes and Mackays Hotel for the lovely tea they provided.

MILLER - Angus, Joan and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their very kind expressions of sympathy extended by many cards, flowers and visits following their heartbreaking loss of Laura. Sincere thanks to Linda Smith for the comforting service, thanks to Dunnett’s Funeral Directors for the funeral arrangements and to the Pentland Hotel for the funeral teas.

MACADIE - Mary, Stuart, Lynn and family would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy they received by way of flowers, cards, letters, telephone calls and baking following the sad loss of William. Grateful thanks to the staff of Caithness General Hospital, Revd. Malcolm for his comforting words, Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their guidance and professional handling of the funeral arrangements, Buds 'n' Blooms for the beautiful floral arrangements and the Pentland Hotel for the lovely tea they provided.

BRASS - Norman, Johanna and families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received by cards, flowers, phone calls and messages following the sad loss of Isobel. Grateful thanks to the staff of Riverside Care Home for their loving care of Mum. Special thanks to Rev. D. Malcolm for his comforting and most fitting service for Mum. Thanks also to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for the very professional and caring funeral arrangements. Many thanks to Buds 'n' Blooms for their beautiful floral tributes and caring manner. The family would also like to thank the staff of Bayview House for all their care of Mum before she went into Riverside; special thanks also to the community care nurses and carers for looking after Mum for so many years. Thank you all.

MUNRO - Kathryn, Corina, Linda and Pauline would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy shown to them at the sad loss of Allan, dear dad and grandad. Grateful thanks to the district nurses and all the medical staff at Caithness General Hospital throughout Allan's long illness. Special thanks to Revd. John Nugent for his comforting words and a special thank you to Clair Harper Funeral Directors for their kind and helpful assistance with all the funeral arrangements. Thank you also to The Flower Patch for their beautiful floral tributes and the Nethercliffe Hotel for the lovely tea they provided.

SMITH - The family of the late Helen Smith would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards and their donations to the MS People Caithness amounting to £580, following their sad loss. Special thanks to the staff of Caithness General Hospital, humanist celebrant, Linda Smith for her lovely service and Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their professional work and of course to all who attended the services in Ormlie and at graveside.

BRUCE - Keneen, Fraser, Allan and families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received by way of flowers, cards, letters, telephone calls, messages and baking following the sad loss of William. Grateful thanks to the Scottish Ambulance Service, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and all staff in both the A&E department and Rosebank Wing of Caithness General Hospital for the excellent care given to William and the support shown to them as a family. Sincere thanks to the Rev. Andrew Barrie for his comforting service and most fitting tribute to William. Thanks also to Clair Harper & Son, Funeral Directors, for their guidance and professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Donations of £1045 have been gratefully received for the Caithness Heart Support Group.

DURRAND - Jacqueline, Frank and family would like to thank everyone for the many cards, flowers, messages and phone calls of support following the sad loss of Hamish. Special thanks to members of Hamish's family who travelled from Wick to Aberdeen for the service and for the lovely floral tribute. Greatly missed.

WILSON - Campbell, Carol, Alison and families wish to thank everyone for their many kind expressions of sympathy received following the sad loss of their mum, Mary. Grateful thanks to all the staff at Pentland View Nursing Home for their loving care of Mum. Thank you to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for their utmost professionalism and to Buds 'n' Blooms for their beautiful floral arrangements. A special thanks to Linda Smith for the fitting and caring 'Celebration of Life' ceremony which was beautifully delivered. Mum was loved by many and leaves us with many fantastic memories.

YOUNG (Dingwall and Portmahomack) - Susan and Ian and families, would like to offer their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, former colleagues and neighbours for the many messages of condolence received by letter, telephone and card in their very sudden and sad loss of their dad, Malcolm. They also wish to give their thanks for the care provided by the doctors and staff at Dingwall Health Centre, the Marie Curie nurses and in particular to the nursing staff and doctors at Highland Hospice for the compassion and kindness shown, not only to Malcolm, but to the family as a whole. Thank you to the many who attended outside the church, including those from the Rotary and the Accordion and Fiddle Club and in particular to the representation from the local farming community for a beautiful and fitting farmers' farewell. Special mention to Garry Campbell for having organised this. Thank you to Piper Dougie Watson for his beautiful playing outside the church and at the graveside, to the Rev. Bruce Dempsey for conducting the service and to the Castle Hotel, Portmahomack for the refreshments. To all at D Gunn Funeral Directors, in particular Stacey, for her professionalism and kindness with the funeral arrangements. Finally, a thank you to Castle Gardens Care Home where our mum, Marion, continues to be looked after by the wonderful staff team there; they have treated the loss of a dad and husband in our family with such understanding and love. A total of £400 was raised for the Highland Hospice.

SUTHERLAND - Kenneth, Stephen, Kenneth and family wish to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy received through flowers, cards, visits and phone calls following the sad loss of Elspeth. Thanks to the staff of Princes Street Medical Practice, district nurses and all who were involved with caring for Elspeth. Thank you to the Rev. David Malcolm for comforting service and support during this sad time; Margaret and her staff at Buds 'n' Blooms for all the beautiful floral tributes; Dunnett's for their professional and caring funeral arrangements and those who were able to say goodbye at her service. Sorely missed.