D. Chisholm & Sons
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
SUTHERLAND:
The family of the late Kate Sutherland (Cathie) 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 Wards A&E and ICU, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Stuart Smith 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 Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Cathie.
FRASER:
The family of the late Christine Fraser 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 GC, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Adrian Varwell for his comforting service, organist Mrs Margaret Varwell for her musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Amanda Call for the flowers, to Loch Ness Inn for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Glenurquhart Care Project in memory of Christine, the sum of £946.80 raised.
SHEPHERD:
The family of the late Robert Lowe Shepherd (Bob) 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 GC, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Allan J. Dunbar for his comforting service, Duncan Cullens for the reading, Kenny Mackenzie for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fairways for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards CAP Inverness (Christians Against Poverty) in memory of Bob.
MACKENZIE:
Colin, Jacqueline and family of the late John (Jackie) MacKenzie would like to express their sincere thanks to the many friends, relatives and neighbours for their kind expressions following the loss of Jackie. Special thanks to Cill Chuimein Medical Centre, Fort Augustus, Lochaber Community Nurses and Ward 2C, Raigmore Hospital for all their exceptional care. Thank you to Mrs Marion Grant for her uplifting service, Rev Hugh Watt for his tribute and to Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for playing the church organ. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful community of his beloved Invergarry for pulling together to give Jackie a fond farewell and for providing an outstanding funeral tea. Thanks also to D. Chisholm & Sons for their care and invaluable guidance with the funeral arrangements. Grateful thanks to all who were able to join us at the church and graveside to pay last respects and to say cheerio to this wonderful man. Finally, thank you to all who donated towards Lochaber Community Nurses. The sum of £580.27 was raised.
MACKINTOSH:
The family of the late Peggy Mackintosh 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 staff of Eilean Dubh and Pittyvaich care homes and also to the staff of Ward 2A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and support. Thanks also to Rev’d Andy Bryer for his comforting service, organist Mary Young and piper Andrew Smith for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio and Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel and Raasay House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and travelled to Raasay to pay their respects, and for the donations received towards Raasay Community Stores in memory of Peggy.
MACDONALD:
The family of the late John (Ian) Alexander 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 sad loss. Grateful thanks to Southside Road Surgery and Ward 3A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention to Ian over the years. Thanks also to Julie Snowden for her comforting ceremony, organist Louis Jones for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, sincere thanks to Flowers by Lee for the beautiful flowers, to Lochardil House Hotel for their warm hospitality, for the large number who attended and streamed the ceremony and to all who donated so generously towards the National Treatment Centre - Highland in memory of our much loved Ian.
MACLELLAN:
The family of the late Patricia Jane MacLellan (Pat) 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 Macmillan Nurses and Ward 9B, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Donald Morrison for his comforting service, organist Mr Jim Fraser 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 Fairways for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Diabetes UK in memory of Pat.
HARPER:
The family of the late Kenneth Harper (Kenny) 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 2C, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Major Bruce and Major Isobel Smith for their 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 Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards the Mackenzie Centre in memory of Kenny.
MACLENNAN:
The family of the late Daniel MacLennan (Dan) 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, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Mikeysline in memory of Dan.
AITKEN:
The family of the late Margaret Evelyn Aitken 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 Highview House for their care and attention. Thanks also to Halde Pottinger for his fitting ceremony, to Gordon Straube for his piping tribute 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 Highview House Residents Comfort Fund in memory of Margaret.
SPENCER:
The family of the late Claudia Anda Spencer 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 Highland Hospice for their care and attention. Thanks also to 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 Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Highland Hospice in memory of Claudia.
FRASER:
The family of the late Ian Royds Fraser 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, to Michael Grant for his reading and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company for the flowers, to the Redcliffe Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Boleskine Community Care & Gurkha Welfare Trust in memory of Ian.
PETRIE:
The family of the late Archibald Petrie (Archie) 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 and CCU, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Louis Jones for his fitting words and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company for the flowers and to Fairways for their hospitality.
SMITH:
Fiona, David and the family of the late Agnes Mary Smith (Mary) 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 Isobel Fraser Residential Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Stuart Smith for his comforting service, organist Mr Ian Livingstone 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 service to pay their last respects to Mary.
MACKENZIE:
The family of the late Malcolm Mackenzie (Calum) 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 Alasdair Macleod 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 Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards the British Heart Foundation in memory of Calum.
MACKENZIE:
The family of the late Beverley Ann 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. Heartfelt and grateful thanks to everyone who has been involved with Bev’s care over the years, Kingsmills Medical Practice, Raigmore Hospital, District Nurses, Sunflower Home Care team and the Highland Hospice for their exceptional care, attention and support. Thank you to everyone involved with the funeral arrangements, D. Chisholm & Sons for their services and guidance, Liz Hall for her comforting ceremony, piper Gordon Straube for his musical contribution, Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, the British Legion for their hospitality and to all those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Bev, which raised £531.20.
STEWART:
The family of the late John Stewart 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 Highview House for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Scott Polworth for his comforting service, to Linda for her reading, 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 service and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of John.
COOK:
The family of the late Dorothy Margaret Cook would like to express their sincere thanks to those who sent flowers, cards and messages following the recent passing of their dear wife, mother and grandmother. Grateful thanks to Nairn Healthcare Group and the district nurses for the care and support shown to Dorothy and family. Thanks also to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring funeral arrangements. The kindness shown has been a great comfort at this sad time.
MOFFATT:
The family of the late Peter Russell Moffatt 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, Robin Forrest for his personal tribute 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 Assynt Mountain Rescue in memory of Peter.
SPEIRS:
The family of the late Tommy Speirs 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 Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the British Heart Foundation in memory of Tommy.
STIRLING:
The family of the late Rev Alan Stirling would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Our grateful thanks to Rev Alex MacPherson for his comforting and uplifting service, also to Mr Chris Dixon, Mrs Sonia Morrison and the Inshes East Church musicians and all involved in arranging the service. Thanks also to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Linda Sim and Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Christian Aid in memory of Alan.
BROWN:
The family of the late Berta Brown 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 2A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Liz Hall for her comforting 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 Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Ward 2A, Raigmore Hospital in memory of Berta.
GREIG
The family of the late Sheila Greig 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 of their dearly loved mum. Grateful thanks to Culloden Medical Practice and to all mum’s carers and nurses for their exceptional care and support. Thanks also to Mr Len Cazaly for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Mr Fraser MacArthur for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their care, kindness, support and attention to detail with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Flo’s Flowers for the beautiful floral tributes, to the Redcliffe Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Mikeysline in memory of Sheila.
MACRAE:
The family of the late Eileen Begg MacRae 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 Howard Doris Centre, Lochcarron for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Stuart Smith 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 Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Cancer Research UK in memory of Eileen.
ROBERTSON:
The family of the late Ewen MacLean Robertson 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 2A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Mr Len Cazaly for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe and Mr Norman MacArthur 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 Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards The Highland Rheumatology Unit, Ross Memorial Hospital in memory of Ewen.
MACKAY:
The family of the late Doreen Ann 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 Culduthel Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Liz Hall for her comforting 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 Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Doreen.
STEWART:
The family of the late Charlotte Barbara Stewart 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 all of those who cared for Charlotte at Raigmore Hospital and at Ward 1, RNI Community Hospital. Thanks also to Rev’d 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 Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Cancer Research UK in memory of Charlotte.
MACDOANLD:
The family of the late Martin 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 Julie Snowden for her comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company for the flowers, to the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Diabetes UK in memory of Martin.
WILLIAMSON:
The family of the late Margaret MacKenzie Williamson 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 Julie Snowden for her comforting 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 the Highland Hospice in memory of Margaret.
GARRETT:
The family of the late June Charlotte Garrett 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 Highview House 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 Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in memory of June.
ALLAN:
The family of the late Helen Jane Allan 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 Southside Nursing Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Laura Gillespie for her comforting 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 to pay their last respects to Helen.
NARDONE:
The family of the late Violet Flora Nardone 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 Pittyvaich Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Scott Polworth 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 British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Highland Deaf Children’s Society in memory of Violet.
MACKINTOSH:
The family of the late Rona Christine Mackintosh 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 Julie Snowden for her comforting 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 Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Cancer Research UK in memory of Rona.
MACGILLIVRAY:
The family of the late Denis G. A. MacGillivray 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 The Flower Company for the flowers, to Inverness Palace Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Denis.
BARKER:
The family of the late David MacNiven Barker 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. Special thanks to Michael the Scottish Gas engineer and his manager Martin Topping. Grateful thanks to Ward 2A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Nicky Marr for her comforting 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 Fairways for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of David.
SHAW:
The family of the late Marion Milligan Shaw 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 Ach an Eas Home, Inverness for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service, piper Mr David Bisset 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 Royal Hotel, Cromarty for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Ach an Eas Residents Comfort Fund in memory of Marion.
MURRAY:
The family of the late Barbara Catherine Murray 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 Rev Alasdair Macleod for his comforting services, fiddler Ms Jenny Proctor and organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel and Tongue Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended both services and donated towards Diabetes UK in memory of Barbara.
MACKENZIE:
The family of the late Christina MacDonald 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 Smithton Church for use of facilities, Rev Alasdair Macleod for his comforting service, precentor Mr David Sutherland 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 RedPoppy for their catering and to those who attended the service and donated towards Sunflower Home Care (Highland Hospice) in memory of Christina.
GARVIE:
The family of the late Angela Garvie 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 Rev Benjamen Willans for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to the Waterside Restaurant for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Angela.
MELDRUM:
The family of the late Moira Meldrum 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 Laura Gillespie for her comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Little Flower Pod for the beautiful flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of Moira.
BROWN:
The family of the late Robert McKillop Brown 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 Mr Allan J. Dunbar for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to City Florists for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Robert.
MACKENZIE:
The family of the late Norma Urquhart 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 Rev Charles Young 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 Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Friends of Raigmore Hospital in memory of Norma.
HALLAM:
The family of the late Ian Nicholas Hallam 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 Liz Hall for her comforting ceremony, Steven Simpson for his personal tribute, Niamh Hallam for her beautiful poem, organist Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Flowers by Lee for the flowers, to the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Poppyscotland in memory of Ian.
MACKINTOSH:
The family of the late Mary Mackintosh 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 Kingsmills Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Andrew Gill for his comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company for the flowers, to the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony to pay their last respects to Mary.
MALCOLM:
The family of the late Helen Elizabeth Malcolm 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’d Ian Couchman 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 the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards the British Heart Foundation in memory of Helen.
HENDERSON:
The family of the late Anne Henderson would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in the way of cards, letters, flowers and visits following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Rev Scott Polworth for his comforting service, organist Mr Ronnie Shaw for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Oops A Daisy for the flowers, to Jane Farquarson for her continued support and to those who attended the service and donated towards Ward 7C, Raigmore Hospital in memory of Anne.
GOODALL:
It is with heartfelt gratitude that we acknowledge the many messages of support, cards and flowers received by Sandy’s family following his recent passing. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the team at Raigmore Hospital, particularly Angela MacGregor and Rosie Doig, who were there for Sandy from the very beginning, for going above and beyond during the most challenging times (angels do walk among us). Grateful thanks also go to the Outpatients Cafe team for their kindness and humour over the past two years. Thanks also to everyone in the Macmillan Cancer Support Suite and the Radiology Department for their compassion and care. We are deeply thankful to the Out of Hours Team at Raigmore Hospital, especially Wendy and Jackie, for their exceptional care and advice, and tireless efforts in coordinating with other organisations to support Sandy’s care at home. Our sincere appreciation is extended to Dr John MacFadden of Burnfield Medical Practice for his professionalism and the time he generously gave to Sandy. We also thank all the staff at Burnfield Medical Practice for their help and support. To Brenda, Katie, and Joan (Macmillan Nurses) who cared for Sandy at the end, your compassion, dedication, and strength during such an emotional time were extraordinary. In those final moments, you still managed to gather a laugh from Sandy. Words can never fully express our gratitude for the care and comfort you provided. We are also profoundly grateful to everyone at Maggie's for their unwavering positivity, support, and love expressed to Sandy. To the Memory Buddies—you know who you are—thank you. Sandy loved and respected each of you dearly. Our heartfelt thanks go to Gomde and all those there who encouraged Sandy as he prepared for his final journey with acceptance, grace, and without fear. We would also like to acknowledge the members of Lodge St Columba 1295 for their kindness and support throughout Sandy’s illness and following his passing. Special thanks are due to Ross McKellar and Shona for ensuring everything ran so smoothly on the 30th of May for Sandy’s memorial. An especially heartfelt thank you goes to Bob MacDougall and Kenny Clunas. You were true brothers to Sandy in every sense of the word. The love and support you gave to Sandy and his immediate family throughout his illness and beyond will always be deeply cherished. Finally, we extend our sincere gratitude to George, Louis, Kelsey, Nicole, and Rachel at D. Chisholm & Sons. The respect, care, guidance, and support shown to Sandy and his family were truly exceptional. From the moment we first met, your compassion and professionalism made us feel as though we were being cared for by family.
GRANT:
The family of the late Eileen Grant 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 Isobel Fraser Residential Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev David Scott for his comforting service, organist Mr Gordon Tocher 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 Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Cancer Research UK in memory of Eileen.
RICHARDSON:
The family of the late Clifford Richardson ( Cliff ) 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, 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 The Blacksmiths for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Partnerships for Wellbeing (Community Transport) in memory of Cliff.
GOWIE:
The family of the late Arline Gowie 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 Mackenzie Centre, P4W Transport and NHS Carers, for their care and support. Thanks also to Nicky Marr for her comforting 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 Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony to pay their last respects to Arline.
MACDONALD:
The family of the late Margaret MacDonald (Meg) 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 Stuart Smith 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 Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and kindly donated towards Sunflower Home Care (Highland Hospoice) in memory of Meg, the sum of £1583.85 being raised.
MCGONAGLE:
The family of the late Daniel Edward McGonagle (Danny) 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 Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Sunflower Home Care (Highland Hospice) in memory of Danny.
MCCABE:
The family of the late Mrs Elizabeth Mary McCabe ( Mavis ) 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’d 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 Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Inverness Methodist Church in memory of Mavis.
STEWART:
The family of the late James Stewart (Baggies) 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 Morar Highland Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Mr Len Cazaly for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Mr Gordon Straube for their musical contributions, to Biggarshiels Carriages for providing the horses and carriage and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Baggies.
MACFARLANE:
The family of the late Donald Angus Macfarlane (Donnie) 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 are also extended to Donnie’s work company CCC (Underwater Engineering) for their support and assistance in ensuring his return home and for the care and consideration shown to him and the family during this difficult time. Special thanks to Rev David Meredith for his comforting service, Smithton Church for the use of their facilities, and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance and support with the funeral arrangements. Sincere thanks also to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the beautiful flowers, and to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality. The family would also like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the donations received in Donnie’s memory. It is deeply appreciated that £2,812.84 was raised in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charity which was close to Donnie’s heart. Finally, thank you to all who attended the service, joined via livestream and paid their respects, your presence, kindness, and support have been a great comfort.
BAIN:
The family of the late Roddie Bain 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 Liz Hall 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 the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Munlochy Animal Aid in memory of Roddie.
KELBIE:
The family of the late Jason Kelbie 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 1, RNI Community Hospital 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 and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK in memory of Jason.
SYNON:
The family of the late Evelyn Jessie Fraser Synon 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 6C, Raigmore Hospital 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 Palace Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony to pay their last respects to Evelyn.
JACK:
The family of the late Daryl James Jack (Darz) 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, to The Chieftain Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Renal Unit, Raigmore Hospital in memory of Daryl.
SHIELDS:
The family of the late Linda Shields 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 for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead 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 Oops A Daisy for the flowers, to the British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Linda.