Acknowledgements

COOMBS (Dornoch). The family of the late Dave Coombs wish to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy, support and flowers during their sad loss. Thanks go to all who attended the funeral service and generously donated a total of £600 to be shared between Cancer Research and Stella's School Scheme. Thank you to Celebrant Julie Snowden and all the team at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for their support, care and compassion with all the funeral arrangements.

COGHILL (Alness and Plasterfield). Don, Sybil, Lorna, Lewis and the wider family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their messages of sympathy, cards and kindness, following the passing of Avril. Thanks to Rev. Calum Macmillan and Rev Iain Macaskill for a lovely service, Johnny Bremner for his musical accompaniment, the ladies of the Wednesday Lunch Club, for baking and serving the tea and Velvet Shore Blooms for the beautiful flowers. A special thanks to Suzee at Mairi Urquhart & Son for her caring support and professionalism in guiding us through this difficult time. Also sincere thanks to those who generously donated, at the service and online, the sum of £668.20, for the Highland Hospice Helping Hands.

LITTLEJOHN (Dornoch). Martin, Caroline and all the family would like to thank most sincerely all family, friends and neighbours for the many kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them all during their recent peaceful passing of beloved Mary. Grateful thanks to all the wonderful staff at the Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, for all the wonderful care and support and making Mary's time there very comfortable. Sincere thanks to the Rev. Carol-Anne Porter for her very warm and comforting words at the service. Thanks also to Grant Geddes and staff at Mairi Urquhart & Son for their care and compassion in dealing with the funeral arrangements. Finally, to all who paid their last respects and donated towards Dornoch Cathedral, which totalled the amount of £557.

MACKAY Betty and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many touching expressions of sympathy extended to them by cards, messages, visits and flowers, following the sad loss of Edward. Thanks to the Rev. Duncan Macleod for his personal and comforting service and to Maisie's Daisies for the beautiful floral tributes (especially the lorry). Grateful thanks to the organist and the piper (who did a great job in horrible weather). A big thank you to Richard Sutherland and staff (undertakers) who were so helpful, thanks to Stephen Macintosh who organised the sound system, not forgetting Fiona and staff from Berriedale Bothy for their excellent catering. A special thank you to Innis Mhor Care Home for the great care they gave Edward. Finally, we thank all those who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and for the donations amounting to £2320.80 which was divided between Dementia Scotland and Innis Mhor Care Home. We have been truly overwhelmed by all the kindness.

CATTANACH (Dornoch). Robin and all the family would like to thank most sincerely all family, friends and neighbours for the many kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them all during their recent peaceful passing of beloved Rosemary. Grateful thanks to all the wonderful staff at the Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, for all the wonderful care and support and making Rosemary's time there very comfortable. Sincere thanks to the Rev. Carol-Anne Porter for her very warm and comforting words at the crematorium. Thanks also to Jim Murray and the staff at Donnie Gunn Funeral Directors in Dingwall for their care and compassion in dealing with the funeral arrangements. Finally, to all who paid their last respects and donated towards the Munlochy Animal Aid, which totalled the amount of £800.

BONNER (Golspie). Isabel, Caroline, Morven and families wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the overwhelming expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, phone calls, messages, visits and flowers, following the very sad loss of John. Sincere thanks to the district nurses and Drs Roberts and Dunbar for their care and support.Special thanks to Richard and Tracy Sutherland, Funeral Directors and Angus Mackenzie for their professionalism, compassion and guidance, also to the Rev. Eric Paterson for his uplifting and comforting service at the church and graveside. Thank you to organist John Brozovsky, Stephen Mackintosh for live stream and Malcolm Paton for his piping, to Maisies Daisies for the beautiful flower arrangement and Myra for the excellent catering. Thank you to all those who came to pay their last respects at the church and graveside and who generously donated to Golspie District Nurses. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have meant a great deal to us and we are truly grateful. John is sorely missed.

MELVILLE (Golspie). Jennifer and family wish to express their sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours, for the many kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, flowers, messages and phone calls along with gifts received, following the sad loss of Donella (Dolly). A loving mum, mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. A special thank you to G & R Sutherland Brora (Funeral Director), for their sensitivity, compassion and expertise in managing the funeral arrangements, thanks to the Rev. John Sterrett, for his comforting words at the church and graveside and to Ken Black, the organist. A very special thank you to Tom (son-in-law), for his outstanding eulogy to Dolly, thanks to the Stag's Head Hotel, for providing the hospitality and buffet, which was greatly received and appreciated, thanks to Maisies Daisies for the floral tribute, finally, thank you to everyone who attended the funeral from near and far, thank you to The Meadows Care Home staff, for looking after mum so well along with Dornoch Medical Practice. Your generous donations of £383, will go to Meadows Comfort Fund.

BELL (Inverness). Ken and family of the late Margaret Bell would like to express their sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who sent messages of sympathy and to all who attended the funeral service and donated so generously the amount of £370.00, to Cancer Research U.K. Special thanks to celebrant Julie Snowden, for a fitting service and to Vicki Fraser and all at John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness, for their care and compassion with the funeral arrangements.

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.