Acknowledgements

RUSSELL:

The family of the late Sandy Russell 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 District Nurses and Sunflower Home Care (Highland Hospice) for their care and attention. Finally, thanks to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements and to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality.

MACDONALD:

The family of the late Norman Macdonald (Norrie) would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received following the loss of Norman. Special thanks to the District Nurses (East Sector) and the staff at the Highland Hospice, who cared for him so well in his final days. Thank you to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring and professional handling of all funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to those who attended the service and donated so generously the amount of £1497.00 to the Highland Hospice.

NICOLL:

The family of the late Ian Maxwell Nicoll 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. Deepest gratitude to the incredible team at Highland Hospice Sunflower Home Care for their unwavering support, compassion and dedication in Ian’s final weeks. Sincere thanks to all the staff at Southside Road Surgery. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, Matt Dalziel and Ewan Currie for their personal tributes, organist Pam McCulloch for her musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Wild Gorse for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Highland Hospice Sunflower Home Care and Launchpad in memory of Ian.   

SHIELDS: 

The family of the late Lucas James 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 sad loss. Grateful thanks to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh 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 Anthony Nolan in memory of Lucas.   

FENION:

The family of the late Joan MacKinnon Fenion 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 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 the Highland Hospice in memory of Joan.

McCABE:

The family of the late Peter McCabe (Pedro) 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 District Nurses and Sunflower Home Care (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 Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Pedro.   

FRASER:

The family of the late Vanne Pinkerton 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 Kingsmills Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting service, organist Louis Jones 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 Raigmore Motel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland) in memory of Vanne.   

WALKER:

The family of the late Ian Cossar Walker 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 paramedics, staff at A&E and Ward 4B, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Calum Iain Macleod for his comforting service, precentor Mr Alexander Brown and pianist Mr Andrew Bruce 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 Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Good News For Everyone (formerly Gideons UK) in memory of Ian.

FULLER:

Sandra and family would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following the sad loss of John. Grateful thanks to The Oxygen Works, Riverside Medical Practice, Macmillan Nurses, the Paramedics and all the staff in wards GA, 5A, 4C, Intensive Care, High Dependency Unit, A&E, Raigmore Hospital for their exceptional care. Thanks also to Laura Gillespie for her fitting ceremony, to Alistair Mackay for his eulogy 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 in person and by livestream and donated towards The Oxygen Works in memory of John.   

ROSS:

The family of the late Ronald Andrew Ross (Ronnie) 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 5A and 2C, 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 The Flower Company for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Ronnie.   

MACKAY:

The family of the late Duncan Keith 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 Rev Dr Warren R. Beattie for his comforting service, organist Miss Aileen Fraser and piper Mr Ali Duff for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to CP Flowers for the flowers, to The Seaforth Club (Masonic Hall) and No 19 for their hospitality and catering and to those who attended the service and whose kind generosity raised £555.50 for Marie Curie in memory of Duncan.

MORRISON:

The family of the late Peter Charles Morrison 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 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 CP Flowers for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Highland Hospice in memory of Peter.   

URQUHART: 

The family of the late Janice Violet Urquhart 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 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. Thanks also to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Lochardil House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Guide Dogs UK in memory of Janice.

ROSS: 

Helen, would like to thank most sincerely all family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues for the many kind expressions of sympathy, following her recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to Dr Ross Anderson and staff at Kingsmills Medical Practice, SOS Home Carers and all staff at Ballifeary House. Thanks also to Rev Mike Rattenbury 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 donated towards Ballifeary House Residents Comfort Fund in memory of her mother.

DEARIE:

The family of the late Georgina Dearie 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. 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 British Legion for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Highland Hospice in memory of Georgina.   

CLARK:

The family of the late Winnie Clark 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 Cairn Medical Practice, Eildon Carers and Inverness West Community Nursing Team 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 RNLI (North Kessock) in memory of Winnie.   

SMART:

The family of the late Christina (Chrissie) Smart 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 Ballifeary House for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev Iain Macritchie 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 The Flower Company for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Ballifeary House in memory of Chrissie.   

MURPHY:

The family of the late Stan Murphy 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 4B, 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 and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Highland Hospice in memory of Stan.   

GRANT:

The family of the late Donald Grant (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 to Ward 6C, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Liz Hall for her comforting ceremony, organist Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution, fire service colleagues for their fitting tributes, in particular Ross Nixon and Miles Stubbs, also to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to the large number who attended the ceremony and joined via livestream. Finally grateful thanks to the generosity of those who donated towards Fire Fighters Charity in memory of Donnie.

SIMPER:

Kate would like to thank all friends and neighbours for their kindness, cards and flowers received in her recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to Kingsmills Medical Practice, RNI Physio Department, Highland Home Carers and to Ward 7A, Raigmore Hospital for their care and attention. Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead for her comforting ceremony, to organist Andrew Sutcliffe for his 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 the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Highland Hospice in memory of David.   

ROSS: 

The family of the late Elizabeth Kay Ross 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 Len Cazaly for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Mr Angus Blackstock for their musical contributions and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to those who attended the service and whose kind generosity raised £772.54 for Marie Curie in memory of Kay. 

MACDONALD:

The family of the late James Finlay MacDonald (Hamish) 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 Doctor MacFadden and all the staff at Burnfield Medical Practice, the district nurses and past NHS staff for their care and attention. Special thanks to Bob Matheson for visiting Hamish and to Hamish’s dear friend, Johnny MacBeath for being so faithful over the years and to all those who helped him on life’s journey. Also, thanks to Rev David Scott 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 and to those who attended the service and donated towards Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of Hamish.    

BRENNAN:

The family of the late Carolyn A. F. S. Brennan (Carol) 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 Glynis Woodhead 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 Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Nansen Highland in memory of Carol.    

MACLEOD:

The family of the late Malcolm MacLeod 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 Robbie Halkett for his comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe and piper Mr 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 Fairways for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards Connecting Carers in memory of Malcolm.    

LINKLATER:

The family of the late Margaret Earl Linklater 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 Aird Medical Practice, Beauly, Community Nurses and Ward 7C, 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 Flowers By Lee for the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Margaret.    

ANDERSON: 

The family of the late Harriet Scott Anderson (Ettie) 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. Grateful thanks to Culduthel Care Home for their exceptional care. Thanks also to Rev Mike Rattenbury for his warm and comforting service, organist Mr Andrew Sutcliffe for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring and faultless guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer for their hospitality and to those who attended the service to pay their last respects to Ettie.     

MACASKILL: 

The family of the late Calum Ian MacAskill 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 Halde Pottinger for his fitting ceremony, piper Ali MacPherson 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 Innes Bar for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Calum.    

PREECE:

The family of the late Robert George Preece 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 Very Rev’d Sarah Murray and the Most Rev’d Mark Strange for their comforting service, organist Mr Gordon Tocher for his musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Our thanks also go to the Inverness Cathedral Bellringers, Inverness Cathedral Choir with Adrian Marple as Director of Music and all the Scouters who participated in the service.  Finally, thanks to Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Craigmonie Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards St. Andrew’s Cathedral Inverness Choral and Organ Scholarship Fund and the Scouts International Fund, supporting Scouts in financial hardship in memory of Robert.

ALLAN:

The family of the late Andrew Michael Allan (Mike) 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 Canon Dr John Cuthbert and Rev’d Grace Siromony for their comforting service, 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 RNLI in memory of Mike.    

GRANT:

The family of the late Douglas Grant (Duggie) 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 Care Home for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev David Scott 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 Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Duggie.  

PHIMISTER:

The family of the late Graeme Phimister 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 Scottish Ambulance and Paramedic Teams and Police Officers 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 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 £659.20 towards Scottish Ambulance Service Endowment Fund in memory of Graeme.    

SPEIRS:

The family of the late Jeanette Sloan Speirs (Jen) 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 7C, 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 Simpsons Florists for the flowers, to Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards British Heart Foundation in memory of Jen.    

YOUNG:

The family of the late Elizabeth Anne 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.   Special thanks to the Paramedics and all staff of the High Dependency Unit, Raigmore Hospital, for their dedicated care of Elizabeth Anne.  Thanks also to Glynis Woodhead, Celebrant, for conducting the ceremony, and to D Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements.   Finally, many thanks to Fiona's Flower Studio for the beautiful flowers, to North Kessock Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Puffin Hydrotherapy Pool, Dingwall, in memory of Elizabeth Anne.

ATHERTON: 

The family of the late Elizabeth Ann Atherton (Betty) 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 Whinnieknowe Care Home, Nairn 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 Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to the Columba Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Whinnieknowe Care Home Residents Comfort Fund in memory of Betty.   

MCDOUGAL: 

The family of the late Janet Tait McDougal (Nettie) 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 Laura Gillespie for her comforting ceremony and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to The Flower Company the flowers, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Nettie.    

MURCAR:

The family of the late Alexander Murcar (Sandy) 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 Glynis Woodhead for her comforting service, organist Mrs Fiona Groat for her musical contribution and to D. Chisholm & Sons for their caring guidance with the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Simpsons Florists for the flowers and to those who attended the service and donated towards Munlochy Animal Aid in memory of Sandy.    

KESSON:

The family of the late John Rooney Kesson (Jock) 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 A&E and Ward GA, Raigmore Hospital and to Ballifeary Care Home 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 Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards Mackenzie Centre in memory of Jock.    

HENDERSON:

The family of the late Maureen Elizabeth Henderson 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 Rev Stuart Smith for his comforting services, 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 the Beaufort Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the service and donated towards The Gurkha Welfare Trust and Guide Dogs in memory of Maureen.    

CAMERON:

The family of the late Constance Heather Cameron (Connie) 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 4C, 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 Fiona’s Flower Studio for the flowers, to Kingsmills Hotel for their hospitality and to those who attended the ceremony and donated towards the Highland Hospice in memory of Connie.    

FRASER:

The representatives of the late Sadie Fraser would like to express their sincere thanks to all friends, neighbours and former colleagues for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent loss. Grateful thanks to Cameron House for their care and attention. Thanks also to Rev John MacPherson 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 to pay their last respects to Sadie.    

JAMIESON:

The family of the late James Michael Jamieson (Jimmy) 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 and Daviot Care Home 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 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 Cancer Research UK in memory of Jimmy.