Acknowledgements

MACLEOD (Strathy Point). Anne wishes to thank most sincerely all family, friends and neighbours for their support following Callum's death and for the kind expressions of sympathy received in so many ways. Thanks also to District Nurses for their care and compassion, Colin Mackay of RNMDSF for his support and comforting service, to Dunnett's Funeral Directors for efficient arrangements, to all who attended the funeral and to Cat Mackay for the tasty refreshments at the hall afterwards. The collection of £971.30 has been donated to RNMDSF. Thank you all.

FLETCHER (|Inverness). The family of the late June Fletcher would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Special thanks to Rev. Scott Polworth for his comforting service and Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

HOUSTON (Golspie). The family of the late Muriel Ina Houston wish to thank all who paid their respects, in person, at her funeral and also those who have sent many messages of sympathy to us since "Wee Granny" passed away. We are most grateful to Golspie Funeral Directors for their considerate and effective funeral arrangements. Special thanks go to Rev. Eric Paterson for his sympathetic and thoughtful conduct of Muriel's funeral service. The care Muriel received during her final years at Mull Hall Care Home has been nothing short of exemplary and we are profoundly grateful to all its staff for their work. Finally, thanks go to all who contributed to the collection from which a sum of £700 was realised for TYKES and Golspie in Bloom.

INKSTER Robert, Joyce and Audrey would like to express their thanks and appreciation to all family and friends for their kind and thoughtful messages of sympathy following the sad passing of their dad, Bob. Grateful thanks also to Caithness General Hospital, Rosie McLaughlin, The Golspie Golf Club, Maisies Daisies and Golspie Funeral Directors for all their help and to all who donated £560 to go to Dinner to your Door.

STRANG Denise and family wish to thank everyone for the overwhelming number of messages, flowers, cards, food parcels and visits we received as a family following the sad loss of Jerry. You all made a very difficult time a little bit more bearable. We wish to extend our thanks to all the carers, district nurses, occupational therapy, staff at Dornoch Medical Practice and Raigmore Hospital, who cared for Jerry throughout his illness and in his final days with us. Extra thanks to Suzee from Mairi Urquhart & Sons, for getting us through the week and helping us give Jerry a fitting send off. Thank you to all who generously donated, these funds shall be given deservingly to Highland Croft Home Carers, Sutherland District Nurses and Munlochy Animal Aid.

MACKENZIE (Rogart). John and Catrina would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of flowers, cards and calls on the sad loss of their mum, Georaine. Huge thanks to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Glasgow and Cambusavie Unit, Golspie for all the love and care shown to our mum. Sincere thanks Rev. John Sterrett for his comforting service, Richard and Tracy for professional and caring funeral arrangements, Maisie's Daisies for the beautiful floral arrangement, Stephen Mackintosh for the live stream, John and his staff for refreshments. We would also like to thank Vida Ross, Rhoda Ross, Alison Bain, Morven Murray and David Ross for all their continued support. Thank you to everyone who came and paid their last respects and for the donations for The Cambusavie Patient Comfort Fund which raised £479.94.

MACKENZIE (Skelbo). The family of the late Clara MacKenzie, of 28 Skelbo would like to thank all who attended her funeral service. Thanks to the Rev. Eric Paterson for his caring and comforting service, to G & R Sutherland for their professional arrangements and to all who sent messages of condolence, we thank you for all your kindness. The donation for the Dornoch Medical Practice amounted to £200.

FORBES (Dornoch). Buff, Charlie and Steven would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for all expressions of sympathy shown to them following Charlie's passing. Sincere thanks to The Meadows Nursing Home, thank you to Rev. Carol-Anne Porter for a wonderful service, Mairi Urquhart & Son Funeral Directors for first class arrangements, Velvet Sore Blooms, Michael Cowie Piper, Meikle Ferry for the lovely refreshments. Finally, thank you to all who attended the graveside service and who generously contributed donations of £250.80 which will be passed on to The Cambusavie Unit and Dornoch Medical Practice for the exceptional care throughout Charlie's life.

ROSS Margaret and family wish to thank everyone for phone calls, messages, flowers, letters and cards following the sad loss of Ronnie. Huge thanks also, to the staff of Kylesku Ward at Migdale Hospital, for their kind and loving care. Thanks to all who have generously donated to Kyle Rivers Trust in Ronnie's memory - currently standing at £4050. Thanks to Mairi Urquhart & Son for funeral arrangements.

TESKA Pamela and Blair wish to thank family, relatives, friends, neighbours, acquaintances, for the many kind expressions of sympathy and support extended to them by way of cards, messages, flowers and visits, following the sad loss of Arthur/Dad. Grateful thanks to Oncology staff (Raigmore & A.R.I), the local health care team and all Lawson Memorial Hospital staff. Special thanks to Rev. Eric Paterson for his comforting service, G & R Sutherland for support and caring arrangements, Maisies Daisies for the amazing floral tribute. Finally, heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the funeral and donated to Brighter Brora and Golspie in Bloom.

SUTHERLAND The family of the late Rosemary Anne 'Maryann' would like to thank the doctors and nurses from the Brora and Helmsdale Health Centre for the caring way they looked after Maryann through her illness. Thanks to Richard Sutherland for his caring and professional service and to the Reverend Eric Paterson for his comforting service. To all who sent cards, flowers and messages of sympathy to the family at this very sad time, we would like to thank you all.

MACDONALD (Lairg). Robin, Meg and the family of the late Donald would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and love received in so many ways following their very sad loss. Sincere thanks to Hilary Gardner for her comforting service and her support and kindness and to all those who joined with them at the church and graveside to pay their respects. Thanks to Rhona Morrison for her beautiful playing of the organ. To Ruaridh Mackay for the composition and playing of his tune in memory of Donald and Emma and to The Pier for providing the excellent catering. Many thanks also to Jack Rhind and his staff for their professional and caring services. Thanks are also expressed for the kind donations to The Highland Hospice and MacMillan Nurses which amounts to £537.17.

PATTERSON (Dornoch). The family of the late Nelson Patterson would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to Dornoch Medical Practice, Dornoch Chemist and Ward 5a Raigmore Hospital for their exceptional care. And also to Rev. Carol Anne Porter for her comforting service. Thank you to Royal Dornoch Golf Club for allowing us to have the hearse driven round by Nelson's beloved golf course and stop at the first tee one last time. Many thanks to the Trentham Hotel for their hospitality following the service and interment. Heartfelt thanks to Jack Rhind (Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Tain) for his caring, sensitive support throughout this very difficult time. Thank you to everyone who donated to Alzheimer Scotland at the service or online which amounted to £611. The family were overwhelmed by the number of people who came to say a final farewell to Nelson, so to everyone who attended the funeral, a huge thank you to you all. A measure of this great man.

LAIRD (Skelbo, Dalchiel). The family of the late David Laird would like to sincerely thank all relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues for their kindness and support following their sad loss of Davie. Thanks to the Dornoch Medical Practice, Mitchells Chemist, Haematology Clinic and the Macmillan Suite, to G & R Sutherland for their efficient arrangements, Celebrant Kirsty Harding for delivering a lovely service, the Coach House Dornoch for their hospitality, the Dornoch Games Committee for the use of the marquee and finally thanks to all who attended the service and generously donated £1,600.00 to the Haematology Clinic, Raigmore Hospital.

MACBEATH The family of the late Neil MacBeath wish to express their sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their sad loss. Heartfelt gratitude to the Meadows Care Home for their care and attention, to Rev. John Sterrett for his comforting service, to G & R Sutherland, Funeral Directors for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements, to Brora Rangers Social Club for their hospitality and all those who attended and kindly raised £600 for the Meadows Comfort Fund.

GIBB (Portgower). The family of the late Catherine (Cathy) Gibb would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy on their sad loss of Cathy, by the way of cards, telephone calls and flowers. Special thanks to all staff at Mull Hall Care Home, Invergordon for their excellent care and attention to Cathy, GP's and staff at Tain & District Medical Group, to Richard and staff for their professionalism and help with all funeral arrangements and donations received of £306.00 will go to Dementia Scotland.

MATHESON Thomas and family would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind messages, cards and phone calls following the sad loss of Marie. Special thanks to staff at Cambusavie Unit for their compassionate care, to Richard and staff for their professionalism and help with all funeral arrangements, to Rev. Michael Macdonald for a beautiful service and to Brora Golf Club for the refreshments. Finally, thanks to all who paid their respects at both Clyne Church and at the graveside. The sum of £376 was raised.

MACKAY (Brora). The family of the late Irene Mackay would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the kindness and expressions of sympathy following their sad loss of someone very special. Special thanks to the Rev. John Sterrett for his comforting service, Richard and Tracy and all at G&R Sutherland for their sensitive, caring and professional funeral arrangements, to all at Brora Golf Club for their excellent refreshments and to all who joined us to pay their last respects. Many thanks for the kind donations of £500.00 to the St Columba Episcopal Church Brora and Operation Smile UK. 18 Johnstone Place Brora

POLSON (Helmsdale). The family wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our relatives and friends for their kindness, support, and condolences during the difficult time on the passing of our dearly beloved mam, Annora. Your kind words and thoughtful expressions of sympathy have been a source of great comfort to us all. Our sincere thanks go to the Rev. John Chambers for his comforting service, G&R Sutherland for their excellent guidance and professionalism, and to Annora's great-niece, Jen Suman, for her moving Gaelic solo. The generous collection of £900 will be donated to Innis Mhor Care Home, where our mother received expert care during her time there.

OMAND (Bonar Bridge). Agnes and Aldie would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them by the way of cards, letters and telephone calls during the recent sad loss of Eric, a dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grand-father and great-great-grandfather. Grateful thanks to all the dedicated staff at Migdale Hospital; the doctors and staff at Creich Surgery also the Community nurses; to Lilian Ross, Humanist Celebrant for her excellent tribute to Eric at both the graveside and in the hall; Lowecroft Catering and finally, Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors for their very professional arrangements.