Acknowledgements

JACKSON:

The family of the late James Jackson (Jim) 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 Macmillan Nurse Donald, Marie Curie Nurse Lilian and to all NHS and Carers for their care and attention. Thanks also to Susan Foubister 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, to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Jim.

MCARTHUR:

The family of the late Helen McArthur (Nell) 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 and Highview House Care Home for their care and compassion. Thanks also to Rev Scott Polworth for his comforting service, organist Ronnie Shaw 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 Kingmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Birchwood Highland in memory of Helen.

MACLENNAN:

The family of the late John (Jackie) MacLennan wish to convey their heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of sympathy following their sad loss. Warmest gratitude to Carolton Care Home for their exceptional care and compassion. Grateful thanks to Rev Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring and professional guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thanks also to Nairn Medical Practice, the British Legion for honouring Dad's service and to the Craigmonie Hotel for their hospitality. A special thanks to all who attended the service and graveside. The sum of £1,181.00 was raised for Poppyscotland in memory of Jackie.

MACKENZIE:

The family of the late Kenneth Mackenzie (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 ICU, Raigmore Hospital for all their care and attention. Thanks also to The Very Rev’d Canon Arthur Sinclair for his comforting service, organist Gordon Tocher for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Culloden House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service to remember Kenny.

MACBEAN:

The family of the late John MacBean 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 6A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Mike Rattenbury for his comforting service, Mr 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, to those who attended the service and donated towards Poppyscotland in John’s memory.

SELLAR:

The family of the late Brenda Sellar 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 excellent care and attention. Thanks also to Deacon Dot Getliffe for her comforting service, organist Ron Stevenson 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 Kingmills Hotel for their hospitality, to those who attended the service and donated towards For The Right Reasons in Brenda’s memory.

STUART:

The family of the late Ivan Stuart 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 HDU and ICU at Raigmore Hospital for their excellent care and attention. Thanks also to Halde Pottinger for his comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their care with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to the Priory Hotel, Beauly for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Sight Action (Inverness) in memory of Ivan.

MULHOLLAND:

The family of the late Barbara Mulholland 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 ITU and Ward GC at Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Special thanks to Susan Foubister for her comforting and personal ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to the Waterside Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Barbara.

MORGAN:

The family of the late Colin Morgan 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 Mr Stewart Robertson (Crown Church) for his comforting service, organist Ronnie Shaw 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 Canal Park Pavilion for their hospitality and to those who attended the service to say farewell to Colin.

MACKIE:

The family of the late Audrey Mackie 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 4A at Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Halde Pottinger for his comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Simpsons Florists for the flowers and to everyone to attended the ceremony and donated towards the British Heart Foundation in memory of Audrey.

GILLAN:

The family of the late Thomas Gillan would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the support shown when following their recent sad loss of Tom. Special thanks to Father Bell of St Mary’s Catholic Church for his comforting mass, to Ronnie Shaw for his musical tribute and to the Craigmonie Hotel for the funeral tea. Grateful appreciation goes to Highview Nursing Home for the splendid care they took of Tom and for their kindness they showed to our family. Finally, to all at D. Chisholm & Sons for their funeral guidance and to everyone who made a donation towards Mary’s Meals, raising £715.00 in memory of Tom.

LYON:

After a period of illness, Ron Lyon, former councillor, journalist, husband to Iris for sixty two years and father to Gail, Inglis and Edward passed away on September 23rd. During his illness, Ron received exceptional care and assistance from ERS Carers in Inverness, the NHS teams at both the Out of Hours and Accident and Emergency Services, the Community Nurses and the teams at Macmillan and Marie Curie. Without their combined friendly, practical and compassionate assistance it would not have been possible to give Dad the care we thought he deserved and for that we are eternally grateful. For the teams at Blackpark Filling Station and Inverness Computer Centre, your patience and help, always in abundance, very much appreciated. Since his passing, we have been humbled by the messages of support from former colleagues, friends and neighbours. And to all of you – our sincerest thanks, your thoughts and words have been an immense comfort at a difficult time.

HENDERSON:

Heather, Michael, George and families would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their sad loss. Special thanks to the Emergency Services for their care and compassion. Grateful appreciation to Halde Pottinger for leading a sincere and comforting remembrance of Dougie and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their care and efficiency. Many thanks to all those who came to pay their last respects at Inverness Crematorium and who generously donated to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of Dougie.

DONALDSON:

Sylvia and family wish to thank all relatives, friends, neighbours, church family and households on his postie round who have shown such kindness and support on the sudden passing of Andrew through the lovely cards, flowers and gifts received. To the paramedics, nursing staff at Raigmore Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for their care. Rev Mark Rodgers at Andrew's bedside and his support for the family. The grace shown by Rev Fiona Smith and her comforting presence prior to the beautiful service given. George Chisholm and staff for their caring funeral guidance. Thanks to all who attended the church service where £720 was donated to Kidney Care UK and Ness Bank Church Fund.

PORTER:

The family of the late Maurice Porter 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 Ward GC, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Sincere thanks to Rev Fraser Turner for his personal and comforting service, to Mr Gordon Tocher for his musical tribute and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended Maurice’s funeral and to all who made a donation towards Diabetes Scotland in his memory, raising £414.00.

BEATTIE:

The family of the late Donald Beattie (Tommy) 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 emergency services, A&E and Ward GA at Raigmore Hospital for all their care and attention. Sincere thanks to Halde Pottinger for his uplifting and personal ceremony, to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the beautiful flowers and to Donald Morrison for his piping tribute. Grateful thanks to George, Louis, Aaron and all of D. Chisholm & Sons for the efficient handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended Tommy’s funeral and to everyone who made a donation towards Lucky2BHere in memory of Tommy.

MCCLARRON:

The family of the late Mary McClarron (formerly Calder / nee Taylor), 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. Thanks to Highland Home Carers and to all at Highview House, Inverness for their care of Mary. Sincere thanks to Susan Foubister for her personal ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to all those who attended the funeral and donated towards Highview House Residents Comfort Fund in memory of Mary.

CHISHOLM:

The family of the late Jessie MacIntyre Chisholm 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. Sincere thanks to Rev Fraser Turner for his personal and comforting service, to Mr Ronnie Shaw for his musical tribute and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional funeral guidance. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended Jessie’s funeral and for donations towards Maggie’s Highlands in her memory.

GRANT:

The family of the late Roslyn Isobel Grant (Ros) and her fiancé Stephen would like to offer their heartfelt thanks for the thoughtful cards, letters, calls and flowers received following their sad loss. Special thanks to the Highland Hospice for their dedicated care, to Rev’d Norma Higgott for her beautiful service, to Jen Docherty and June Saunders for their touching tributes, to the Kingsmills Hotel for their excellent hosting and to Fiona’s Flower Studio for their stunning floral display. Many thanks to D. Chisholm & Sons for their sympathetic and professional guidance and finally, grateful thanks to all who attended the funeral ceremony.

GRAHAM:

The family of the late Helen Graham wish to thank everyone for their kind messages of support and sympathy offered to them following their sad loss. Special thanks to Rev Scott Polworth for his warm and personal ceremony, to Mr Gordon Tocher for his musical tribute and to The Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality. Sincere thanks to George and all at D. Chisholm & Sons for their greatly appreciated professional guidance, kindness and support and to everyone who donated toward Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in Helen’s memory.

SMEATON:

The family of the late Joyce Smeaton 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 Highview House for all their care and attention. Grateful thanks to Rev’d Canon Dr Ian Macritchie for his comforting and personal service, to Mr Ronnie Shaw for his musical tribute, 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 Joyce’s funeral and for donations towards Dementia UK in her memory.

CAMPBELL:

Cath and family of the late Finlay Campbell would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many cards, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Special thanks to Aden House for all their care and kindness. Sincere thanks to Rev Douglas Robertson for his personal Service, to Gordon Tocher for his musical tribute, to The Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their funeral tea and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their professional arrangements. Finally, grateful thanks to all who attended Finlay’s funeral and to everyone who made a donation towards Alzheimer Scotland in his memory.

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.