Acknowledgements

JACK:

The family of the late Jessie Jack, Rhuarden, Croft Ronan, Boat of Garten wish to convey their sincere thanks to Staff at Ian Charles Hospital, Health Centre, Paramedics and Carn Gorm Carers for the exceptional care, kindness and compassion shown to Mum. Thanks to Rev Mary Duncanson for her comforting services both at Rhuarden and Moray Crematorium, to all who attended Mum’s funeral at Rhuarden and to all who donated so generously to CHAS (£710). Thank you to D. Chisholm & Son’s, Funeral Directors for their respectful and professional services.

MCFARLANE:

The family of the late Ian McFarlane would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Lynne and Darren at Dornoch Caravan Park, Dornoch GP, the Ambulance Crew and all at Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Grateful thanks to Halde Pottinger for his personal and comforting ceremony, to the Kings Golf Club for their funeral tea and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to all who attended Ian’s funeral and made donations towards Mary’s Meals in his memory.

CALDER:

The family of the late Christine Calder (Chris) would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all at ICU, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Grateful thanks to Halde Pottinger for his comforting and personal ceremony, to the Glen Mhor Hotel for their funeral tea and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to all who attended the ceremony and made a donation in Chris’s memory towards the British Heart Foundation.

MILLIGAN:

The family of the late Allan Milligan would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all the staff at Ruthven Ward, New Craig’s Hospital and to Castlehill Care Home, Inverness for all their care and attention. Sincere thanks to Major Paul Billard and Major Gill Billard for their personal and uplifting service, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their funeral tea and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended Allan’s funeral and to all who made a donation towards The Salvation Army (Inverness) in his memory.

MACLEAN:

Jean & Robbie would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all family, friends and neighbours for all their support and expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss of Roddie.  Thanks also to the staff of Southside Nursing Home for their care of Roddie over the last year.  Sincere thanks to Rev Andy Bryer for his personal and warm service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their funeral guidance.  Finally, thanks to everyone who attended the funeral and to all who made a donation towards the Highland Hospice in Roddie’s memory.

MACKENZIE:

The family of the late Duncan MacKenzie would like to convey their sincerest thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all at Ward 7A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Sincere thanks to Halde Pottinger for his comforting and uplifting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended Duncan’s funeral and to everyone who made a donation towards Jak’s Den in his memory raising £621.00.

WALKER:

(Avoch, formerly Aberdeen)

Ian and family would like to express their sincere thanks to all friends and relatives for the many kind expressions of sympathy received through cards, calls, emails, facebook, food and flowers, following the sad loss of Isobel. Special thanks to the Care Team, Macmillan, Marie Curie and the NHS for their care and attention. Thanks to Rev Mark Hughes and also to all who attended and participated in the service at Avoch Congregational Church and for the £633.00 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support and the GideonsUK. Thank you also to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional and caring handling of arrangements.

ROBERTSON:

The family of the late Liesel Robertson would like to thank everyone who attended her funeral. Special thanks to Rev Mike Rattenbury for his thoughtful and person tribute to Liesel, to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional handling of funeral arrangements and to the Loch Ness Country House Hotel for the excellent tea. Finally, thanks to the staff at The Grove Care Home, Elgin for their kindness and care shown to Liesel over the last 4 years.

CLUNAS:

The family of the late Ethel Clunas would like to thank all family and friends for the kind expressions of support shown to them through calls, cards and flowers following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Dr Kelly and staff at Southside Medical Practice and to all those who helped care for her at home for their care and attention. Grateful thanks to Rev K D Macleod for his comforting service and to members of the Free Presbyterian Church. Finally, thanks to D. Chisholm & Sons for their personal and dignified service.

BREMNER:

Andrew, Margaret and Lynn wish to sincerely thank our family, friends, neighbours and all those who supported us in our sudden, sad loss of Alan ~ we were overwhelmed with the many kind telephone calls, visits, cards and flowers. Sincere thanks to the Rev Fiona Smith for her wonderful support and uplifting service and to the Kingsmills Hotel for their catering. Thank you to George and all the staff at D. Chisholm & Sons for their excellent funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended Alan's funeral and for donations to the Torridon Mountain Rescue.

RATCLIFFE:

Keri, Nomi, Steffi and Theo, would like to thank all relatives and friends for the messages of support and the kindness shown to us in our recent sad loss of our mum Annie. We also wish to express our gratitude to all the staff at the Community Hospital, Invergordon. Thanks to Aillie MacLeod, Humanist Society Scotland for conducting the ceremony. Special thanks to D. Chisholm & Sons who ensured the day was perfect, with their help, support and professionalism. Lastly, thank you to everyone who donated towards Maggie’s Highland, raising £448.75 in Annie’s memory.

WATSON:

We, the family of Anna Watson would like to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends for all the messages of support and the kindness shown to us in our recent sad bereavement of our dearest Anna. We also wish to express our gratitude to all the staff of the Highland Hospice for their loving care and their friendship to Anna. We are also so grateful to the district nurses, Dr McPhail, Kathleen and all the staff of the Macmillan Suite, Raigmore. Thanks to everyone who attended Anna’s Celebration of Life at Kingsmills Hotel, some of whom had travelled long distances to be there and to those who watched online. Special thanks to Rev Mike Rattenbury for conducting the service and for making it such an uplifting experience. Our sincere gratitude and love to Anna’s friends who read poems, sang and shared lovely memories of Anna. Many thanks to the staff of Kingsmills Hotel who were professional and helpful and provided excellent catering. Thank you to D. Chisholm & Sons who ensured the day was perfect, with their help, support and professionalism. Lastly, thank you to everyone who donated towards the Highland Hospice, raising £2228.25 in Anna’s memory.

JOHNSTONE:

The family of the late Hilary Johnstone would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Special thanks to the staff at the Highland Hospice for all the care and attention. Sincere thanks to Halde Pottinger for his comforting and personal ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to everyone who made a donation in Hilary’s memory towards the Highland Hospice.

CHISHOLM:

The family of the late Alistair Ronald Chisholm (Ronnie) would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy and support extended to them following their recent sad loss, along with a sincere thank you to all those who attended the funeral. Many thanks to Dr Iain Kennedy, and Dr Adam Syme for their kind support, and all at the Riverside Medical Practice for their care over the years. Special thanks to Ailie MacLeod for her comforting ceremony, to the Kingsmills Hotel for the catering and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their help and professional guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to all who kindly donated towards Diabetes UK in Ronnie’s memory.  

SMITH:

The family of the late John Smith (Johnny) would like to thank all friends, relatives and neighbours for their flowers, cards, and kind messages. Special thanks to all the carers from Gateway who were such a support to the family during the last two years and to Kingsmills Care Home, Inverness for their care and attention during his final weeks. Sincere thanks to the Revd Norma Higgott for her comforting service, to the Kingsmills Hotel for the catering and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to everyone who made a donation towards Cancer Research U.K in Johnny’s memory.

MACLENNAN:

The family of the late Maurice George Maclennan (Chicks) would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the thoughtful expressions of sympathy given, following his sad passing. Thanks to Amanda, Kirsty and Lisa for all their efforts and to those at Carr Gomm and Judes for their assistance in keeping Chicks safe, well and happy at home. Special thanks to Dr Burnett, Crown Medical Practice, the Community Nurses and to Lilian and Rachel from Marie Curie for their exceptional professionalism, to Ella, Susan, Elaine and Sarah: your compassionate care will always be appreciated.

Sincere thanks to Rev Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service, to D Chisholm & Sons for their efficient arrangements, to the British Legion for the catering and to Pipers Dougie Watson and Sandy MacDonell and Standard Bearer Joe Davidson. To those who paid their last respects and who kindly donated to Alzheimer Scotland. Finally, to Auntie Nancy, for her endless love and support over the years.  We will forever be grateful.

HANLEY:

Odette, Siobahan and family would like to thank all family and friends for the flowers and messages of condolence following the sad loss of Jim. A special thanks to all the staff at Renal unit in Raigmore Hospital for the exceptional care Jim received also thanks to Dr Smith at Kinmylies medical practice. Thanks to Rev Fiona Smith, Nessbank Church and D. Chisholm & Sons for the lovely service and funeral arrangements. Finally, thank you to all who donated to the Go Fund Me page at the service, a total of £1340 was raised for the Renal Unit at Raigmore Hospital.

ROSS:

The family of the late Jessie would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy and support extended to them following their recent loss. Sincere thanks to the Rev Robert Cleland for his comforting ceremony and to David Anderson and all at D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to everyone who donated towards Christian Aid.

FEATCH:

The family of the late Annie Featch (Nan) would like to thank all friends, relatives and neighbours for the flowers, cards, and kind messages. Special thanks to all at Highview House, Inverness for their care and attention. Sincere thanks to Glynis Woodhead for her personal ceremony and to the Craigmonie Hotel for the catering. Finally, thanks to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring funeral guidance.

WESTHEAD:

The family of the late John Arthur Westhead would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Sincere thanks to Rev Seoras Mackenzie for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their excellent funeral arrangements. Grateful thanks to Pipe Major Jim Stout and Organist Mr Ronnie Shaw for their musical contributions, to Standard Bearer Terry MacQueen for performing his duties and to John’s Regimental family of The Queen’s Own Highlanders for their participation and attendance.  Finally, thanks to all those who donated towards Macmillian Nurses in memory of John.  

GORDON:

The family of the late Robert James Gordon would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Special thanks to Ward 7A, Raigmore Hospital for all their care and kindness. Sincere thanks to Mr Tommy Goodwin for his comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to all who kindly donated towards Munlochy Animal Aid in Robert’s memory.  

MCLUCAS:

The family of the late Donald A. M. McLucas (Donnie) would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Ward 7A, Raigmore Hospital for all their care and kindness. Grateful thanks to Laura Gillespie for her comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to everyone who donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in Donnie’s memory.  

SHIELDS:

The family of the late Johanna Mackenzie Shields would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy and support extended to them following their recent loss. Special thanks to the Community Nurses for their care and attention, to Laura Gillespie for her comforting ceremony and to Louis and D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to everyone who donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Johanna.