Acknowledgements

STOVES Charlie Watt, Tracey Holden and Paul Stoves would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards, letters and telephone calls received during their sad and sudden loss of Christine (Chris). Thanks to medical staff at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin for their medical care and support. Special thanks to Ailie MacLeod for her fitting tributes and comforting service, and to all who paid their last respects at Andrew Smith's Funeral Home, and to all who gave so generously to The Children's Ward at Dr Gray's Hospital.

ALEXANDER (Forres). Elma, Frances, Aileen and family would like to thank everyone for all the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them on their sad loss of Fergie. Grateful thanks to all the medical professionals involved with Fergie's treatment and care, both at A.R.I. and the Varis Medical Practice, Forres. Special thanks to Angie Alexandra for capturing Fergie's personality so well and conducting a very fitting service and to Graham J. Rattray Funeral Directors for their kind and professional guidance with all the funeral arrangements in accordance with Fergie's wishes.

DUSTAN Caitlin's family would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts over the dark period in our lives in losing a very bubbly, loving, happy, beautiful girl. Many thanks to Willie of Tom Ross & Sons, the beautiful service of Halde Pottinger and the Mosset Tavern. Thanks also for the kind donations of £1,383.

ROSS The Family of the late James would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy shown to them for their sad loss of James, also to Ward 1, Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, to Jenny Sim for her kind visits and to Tom Ross & Son's Funeral Directors for their professional service. £170 was collected for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

BUTLER The family would like to thank everyone for their messages of support and generous donations to Capercaillie Carers and Forres in Bloom following Richard's recent death. Thanks to everyone who managed to attend the funeral or view the livestream. Special thanks to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their help with the arrangements and also Laura Gordon for conducting the ceremony.

WOOD Brian and family wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement of Elizabeth, in person and by cards and telephone calls. They also wish to thank the doctors and nursing staff of Ward 112, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for their exemplary care. Special thanks to Rev. David Scott for his uplifting service. Thanks also to Sarah Maclean of John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness for excellent funeral arrangements and to those who kindly donated in memory of Elizabeth, in respect of Friends of ANCHOR, raising £400.00. 4 Summerhill Crescent, Aberdeen.

DUNCAN Lynn and family would sincerely like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss of William (Willie). Special thanks to Dr Munro and his team of nurses at Forres, Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors and celebrant Janet Donnelly. As a result of the double-up £510 was raised for Trees for Life - Squirrel Reintroduction Programme.

MAITLAND Anna, Stewart, Ann and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy with cards, flowers and phone calls received following the sad loss of Robert. Thanks to all the staff at Stephen Community Hospital, Dufftown for all the care given to Robert in the last 2 months of his life, to Andy Willis for his uplifting service. Special thanks to Callum and his team at Tom Ross Funeral Directors for their professional and caring funeral arrangements, to Vicky for the beautiful flowers, The Ramnee Hotel for the lovely catering and finally to those who paid their last respects at Moray Crematorium and gave so generously to the Friends of Stephen Hospital where the fantastic sum of £400 was raised.

GREGSON Rachael, Martin and Edward would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, with cards received following the sad loss of their dad Mike. Thanks to staff in A.M.A.U, Dr Gray's hospital, for all the care given to dad, Forres Mechanics for the minute's silence and the flag at half-mast at their recent game, and to Stuart Finlayson for his uplifting service. Special thanks to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their professional and caring funeral arrangements, The Mosset Tavern for the excellent catering, and finally to all those who paid their last respects at St Laurence Parish Church and graveside, and gave so generously to Forres Mechanics Football Club.

BROWN Marjorie and family wish to thank all friends and neighbours for their support, the many cards, flowers and telephone calls received following the loss of Len. Special thanks to the Community and District Nurses for caring for him so well. Thanks also to Callum of Tom Ross Funeral Directors for his professional help. As was his wish his body was left to medical research.

MACLENNAN Robbie, Stuart and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards, telephone calls and beautiful floral tributes received following their sad loss of Jennifer (Jen). Thanks also to Rev. Donald Prentice for his visits and comforting service and Forres Golf Club for the excellent catering. Special thanks to Andrew Smith and Staff for their compassion and professionalism with the funeral arrangements, to all who paid their last respects at St Leonard's Parish Church and Clovenside Cemetery, and to all who gave so generously to Local Community Nurses which realised £800.

ROSS The family of the late Lewis would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to them following the sad loss of their dear special brother, also special thanks to Tom Ross & Sons for the professional handling of the funeral arrangements, to Rev Sonia Palmer for her comforting and uplifting service and to the Carisbrooke for the lovely teas provided.

CONN Irene and Alex would sincerely like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their many kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, flowers and social media messages following their recent sad loss of Irene's mum, Sarah Conn (Sadie). Special thanks to Margaret Cowie for her prompt action and to the HDU (Ward 8) staff at Dr Gray's for their care shown to Sadie during her final days. Irene and Alex would also like to thank Callum Ross for his support and professional funeral arrangements, the Rev Donald Prentice for his comforting and uplifting service, Village Greenery for their beautiful floral tribute, the Church Guild for their wonderful tea afterwards, and finally all family and friends who attended the service to pay their last respects and generously donated to the sum of £410 for St Leonard's Church Funds and Dr Gray's Hospital Ward 8.

LITTLE Doris, Derek and Lorna would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for the cards, flowers and telephone calls received following the sudden passing of Bob. Thanks to A&E, Dr Gray's Hospital for the care given to Bob, Forres Golf Club for the lovely Catering, Ailie McLeod for her comforting service. Special thanks to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their dignified and professional funeral arrangements, and to all who paid their respects at the Crematorium and who also gave so generously to Marie Curie.

McLENNAN James, Pat, James & families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all their kind expressions of sympathy, cards, telephone calls and beautiful floral tributes received following their sad loss of Morag. Thanks also to the staff of Cathay Care Home for the care and support Morag and the family received, to Ailie MacLeod, humanist celebrant for her visits and comforting service, Village Greenery for the beautiful flowers and The Mosset Tavern for excellent catering. Special thanks to Andrew Smith and staff for their compassion and support at this difficult time and to all who paid their last respects at Moray Crematorium and the funeral home and finally to all who donated £1,031.11 to Cathay Care Home Residents Fund.

FRASER The family of the late Andrew (Andy) Fraser, would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the messages, cards and flowers received following the sad loss of Andy. A special thank you to Start Care Team and Marie Curie nurses who looked after Andy so well. Also thank you to Ailie MacLeod for her comforting service, Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for all their care and attention, Forres Golf Club for their well received catering, Vicky at Little Flower for the lovely flowers and to all who paid their last respects at Moray Crematorium and to all who gave so generously to Marie Curie which realised £590.

MACKAY (Alves/Forres). The Mackay family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy and support extended to them following the sad loss of George. Also, to Abbeyvale home Elgin for their care and Allie Macleod for her comforting service. Also, Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for all their help and to everyone who helped donate £500 to Prostrate Cancer UK.

McGLONE Liz, Jackie, Kevin and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their many kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, flowers and telephone calls on their recent sad loss of their Mum, Nana, Nana Kay, Gaga and Gagie. Special thanks to the Mackenzie & Cruickshank Restaurant staff for their prompt action, the Doctors and staff at Dr Gray's and especially the HDU and Stroke Ward, Dr Rita and nursing staff for the exceptional care of Mum and her family during her 7 week stay there, also thanks to Andrew, Liz and Kelly for their support and excellent funeral arrangements, to the Rev Tembu Rongong for his comforting service, to Scott Oliphant for his beautiful piping tribute, also to Gordon and his Team at the Mosset for their outstanding service and well received catering and to those who paid their respects at the Service of Thanksgiving and gave so generously to Highland Veterans Handy Persons Service which realised £320.

ROSS The family of the late Charlie would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to them following the sad loss of their dear brother, also special thanks to Tom Ross & Sons for the professional handling of the funeral arrangements, to Meadowlark for their care of looking after Charlie over the years and to the Mosset Tavern for the lovely teas provided.

MYRON (Forres). Annie's family would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy cards and flowers received following the sad loss of Nan, much loved mum, mother-in-law, nana banana, aunt and friend to many. Special thanks to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements and the Rev Donald Prentice for conducting the service. Grateful thanks to all who gave so generously for local charities. Interred Clunyhill Cemetery.