Acknowledgements

GRANT:

Following the recent sad loss of Davie Grant, Gillian, David and Suzie wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for all cards, flowers and telephone calls received.  Grateful thanks to Laura and Michaela, Ward 7A, Raigmore for their care and attention.  Special thanks to Rev. Linda Walker for her comforting service, organist Andrew Sutcliffe and George and staff at D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements.  Finally thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the beautiful flowers and to all who attended the service and graveside and for donations received of £375 towards Salvation Army (Inverness) in memory of Davie.

MACKENZIE: 

The family of the late Doreen Mackenzie would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Culduthel Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Andy Bryer for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to the Palace Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Doreen.   

COUGHLIN:

The family of the late Raymond Jeffrey Coughlin (Ray) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the NHS Care at Home Team and the Dunvegan Distract Nurses who cared for Ray for 18 months and to Lynemore Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Parkinson’s UK in memory of Ray.  

MACDONALD:

The family of the late Margaret MacDonald would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Rev Iain Macleay for his comforting service, organist Alitia Robb for her musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company for the flowers, to Meikle Ferry Station for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Marie Curie in memory of Margaret.  

MACLENNAN:

The family of the late Hector George MacLennan (Hec) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Oops A Daisy for the flowers and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Munlochy Animal Aid in memory of Hec.  

MACKAY:

The family of the late Margaret Ann McDonald MacKay would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Carolton Care Home, Nairn for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, organist Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Gordon Straube for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Shop, Nairn for the flowers, to Lovat Arms Hotel, Beauly for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Highland Breast Centre in memory of Margaret.  

YOUNG: 

The family of the late Anita Marie Young would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Flowers By Lee for the flowers, to Highland Rugby Club for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Anita.

SHANKS: 

The family of the late Robert Shanks (Bobby) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the Palliative Care Response Service including Sunflower Carers, District Nurse Team, Fairfield Medical Practice and everyone at the Palliative Response Team at the Highland Hospice. Thanks to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thanks and gratitude to Father Laurence Gambella for his compassionate and inclusive Mass and Mark Jones for his assistance and support during this difficult time. Thanks to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Bobby.

JOHNSTONE: 

The family of the late Nancy Maria Johnstone would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the carers and nurses for their care and attention. Thanks also to Mr Len Cazaly for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to the Chieftain Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of Nancy.  

MAPPLEBECK: 

The family of the late William Joseph Mapplebeck (Billy) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, organist Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their funeral arrangements.

CHISHOLM:

The family of the late David Chisholm (Chizy) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Halde Pottinger for his fitting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Beatson Cancer Charity in memory of David. Joanne would also like to thank The Nip Inn for their hospitality.

CAMPBELL:

The family of the late Flt Lt Gordon McKenna Campbell RAF would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Ward 7A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, organist Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards The RAF Benevolent Fund in memory of Gordon.

SHEPHERD:

The family of the late John Henry Shepherd would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, organist Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Gordon Straube for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to The Royal Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Marie Curie in memory of John.

FRAME:

The family of the late Rose Ann Frame would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, organist Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Scottish SPCA in memory of Rose.   

CAMPBELL:

The family of the late Alistair Iain Campbell would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Lorna Clarke for her comforting ceremony, piper Gordon Straube for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Lochardil House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Cancer Research UK in memory of Alistair.   

FURNISS:

The family of the late Jane would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to the home carers, Anna and Genevieve, for their loving care and exceptional attention, and for the loving support given by Church members to Jane and her brother, Peter. Thanks also to Fr. Mel Langille for the wonderfully conducted Mass, organist Ramsay McGhee and Adam Urquhart, together with the Church Choir, for their musical contributions, and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring and very professional guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Oops a Daisy for the flowers, to the Royal Hotel for their superb hospitality and help with the arrangements, and to those who attended Mass and donated towards St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and Mid-Ross Community Nurses in memory of Jane.

FALCONER:

The family of the late Mark James Falconer (Homer) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Dr Toby Gilbertson at Culloden Surgery, Macmillan Nurses, particularly Louise Barr and the Highland Hospice for their care and attention. Thanks also to Halde Pottinger for his fitting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Mark.  

NOBLE:

The family of the late Alexandra Margaret Noble (Alex) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Dr Henderson at Riverside Medical Practice, Raigmore Hospital, NHS Carers, Sunflower Home Care (Highland Hospice) and Marie Curie for all their care and attention. Thanks also to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Highland Rugby Club for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Marie Curie and Sunflower Home Care (Highland Hospice) in memory of Alex.