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.