Acknowledgements

BARTLETT (Forres). The family of the late William Bartlett would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the thoughtful messages, cards and beautiful flowers received following the sad loss of Bill. Thanks also to the Doctors and Nurses who cared for him and to Callum Ross, Funeral Director, for support and advice.

MORRISON - Elaine and family would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the cards, letters and telephone calls received on the sad passing of Donnie. A big thank you to Seafield Hospital, to Jim, Debbie and the team for looking after him so well. Finally, thanks to those who paid their last respects and donated a generous sum of £296.42 for Macmillan Nurses.

JENKINS The Family of the late Jean wish to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends, for the kind expressions of sympathy and support shown to them following the recent sad loss of their mum and granny. Special thanks to Dr John Smith, ICU Raigmore, Dr Reeves, Forres Health Centre, Ailie McLeod for her comforting words at the graveside. Sincere thanks to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors Ltd for his kindness and professionalism in these difficult times.

ROLLO - (Forres). Wendy, Karen and families would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for all the lovely flowers, cards, telephone calls and messages of sympathy and support following the sad passing of their dad, Bobby. Grateful thanks to Dr Neison for dad's excellent care, to Rev. Robert Brookes for his heartfelt words, to Wild Blossom for the beautiful floral tributes and lastly, to Willie Barron and staff at Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors for their caring arrangements.

MICHIE - Elma, Paula and Fiona would like to express their sincere thanks to all their family, friends and neighbours for such kind support and sympathy at a very difficult time. We would like to thank you for the generous flowers, cards, letters and donations to Marie Curie. All are much appreciated. We would also like to express particular thanks to the district nurses, Marie Curie and Jenny Sim of Macmillan for their great care and support of Frank. Special thanks to Dr Clark of Varis Practice for her support of Frank and family. Finally, we would like to thank William of Tom Ross & Sons for the management of the funeral arrangements, also to humanist, Halde Pottinger, for conducting the service.

MACDONALD - Iain, Robert and families, wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by cards, messages and telephone calls following the very sad loss of Moira. Thanks particularly to the Rev. Graham Atkinson for his comforting service at the cemetery and to John Ross Funeral Services for their efficient and caring funeral arrangements in these difficult times.

MASSON Fiona, Riona, Euan, Fraser and Families would like to thank everyone who sent cards letters flowers and messages of condolence following the devastating death of Raymie. Special thanks to Hillary at the Oaks, Dr Lockhart and the community nursing team at Maryhill Health Centre, Dr McGoldrick and the oncology team at ARI. Sincere thanks to Rev. Attie Van Wyk for his heartfelt words, to Andrew Smith and his entire team for their comforting guidance and professional service throughout. Sorely missed.

MACARTHUR (Forres). Foster and family sincerely thank all relatives and friends for the cards, phone calls and flowers following their sad loss of Violet, to the doctors and nurses of Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin and Forres Health Centre for all their kind attention and support, thanks to the Rev. Richard Moffat for his comforting words and grateful thanks to Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors, Forres, for their caring and personal service. All the care and support given was much appreciated.

MUNRO - The family of the late Hendry Munro would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received following the recent sad loss of Hendry, beloved husband of Norah, father to Craig and grandad to Filip and Sofia, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. Sincere thanks to Culbin Medical Practice, Cameron Court, staff at Ward 7 Dr Gray's and Seafield Hospital, Buckie. Special thanks to Rev. Penelope Smirthwaite for a comforting service, Tom Ross & Sons for professional funeral arrangements, the Mosset Tavern for catering and to all who gave so generously to Parkinson's UK.

MACKINTOSH Andrew and Family would like to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received during the recent sad loss of Jane. Thanks also to district nurses, Marie Curie team and doctors from the Varis Practice Forres for all the wonderful care and support given to Jane. Special thanks also to Ailie Macleod for comforting service, Mosset Tavern for the catering, Andrew Smith and staff for caring and professional funeral arrangements and to all who gave so generously to Marie Curie which realised £225.

ROSS (Forres). The Family of the late Ronald Ross would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all doctors and Macmillan and Marie Curie nurses for their excellent care, Angie Alexandra for her uplifting service celebrating Ronald's life and to all who paid their last respects at the funeral home and graveside and who donated to Macmillan and Marie Curie Nurses.

SWANSON (Findhorn). Steve, Mike and Family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of Pat, a dear mum, granny and great-granny and beloved wife of the late Charlie. Sincere thanks to the whole team of carers for their exceptional support and professionalism. Special thanks to Margaret King for her uplifting and comforting service and to Dougie Kirk and colleagues of W.G. Catto Funeral Directors for their kindness, assistance and thoughtfulness with all the arrangements. Many thanks to all those who paid their last respects at the service and graveside and for the generous donations received in aid of Cancer Research UK and to the Kimberley Inn for the lovely refreshments.

MILES Vima, Louisa, Adam and Family would sincerely like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy following their recent sad loss of Ian. Special thanks go to Dr Marshall and Varis Practice, Marie Curie, Crossroads Carers and Speyside Unit Ward 1 for the care shown to Ian during his illness, to Tom Ross & Sons for their professional efficient arrangements, to Rev Donald Prentice for his comforting and uplifting service and finally, to all who attended the service to pay their last respects and generously donated to the sum of £829.13 to St Leonard's Church Funds and The Oaks.

SOUTER Val and Families of the late John Souter would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards and beautiful floral tributes received during the recent sad loss of John. Thanks also to doctors, nurses and staff Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, for all their kind care and support. Special thanks also to Ailie Macleod, humanist celebrant, for her visits and fitting tributes to John, Mosset Tavern for funeral catering, to Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at the Funeral Home, Tytler Street, Forres, and who gave so generously to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, which realised £500.

COBBAN Sheila, Grant and Family of the late George Cobban would like to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards, letters and beautiful floral tributes received during the recent sad and sudden loss. Special thanks also to Rev Eddie Andrews for his visits and comforting service, to Forres Golf Club for excellent catering, to Scott Oliphant for his piping tribute, Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at St Leonard's Church and graveside and who gave so generously to Forres Pipe Band, which realised £500.

McDONALD (MICHIE) (Forres). The Family of the late Isabella McDonald would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy. Thanks to Jessie, Lesley and Tina for their friendship and to all the staff at Cameron Court. Thanks to W.G. Catto Funeral Directors, the Mosset Tavern and to all those who generously donated £300 to Cameron Court Social Fund. Isabella will be fondly remembered by many.

McDONALD The late Katie's Family would like to thank the staff of Meadowlark Care Home, Dr Jarvie and the Rev Andrews for looking after her so well, it was much appreciated by everyone.

GALLAGHER Phyllis, Leo, Patrick and Family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards, letters, telephone calls received on the recent sad loss of Andrew. Thanks also to doctors, nurses and staff at Ward 7 and Stroke Unit, Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin for all the excellent help and support given. Special thanks to Father Romanus and Deacon V. McQuad for their kind visits and uplifting service, to the Ramnee Hotel for the catering, Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements, to all who paid their lasts respects at St Margaret's Church and graveside and who gave so generously to Forres in Bloom. 2 Argentier Road, Forres.

SCOTT Graham, Iain and Family wish to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy and support received following the sad loss of their mum Eleanor. Grateful thanks to all staff at Dr Gray's Elgin for their care and support, the Rev John Morrison for his visits and uplifting service. Special thanks to Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements, The Royal Findhorn Yacht Club for the excellent catering and to all those who paid their last respects and gave so generously to Findhorn Church Development Fund which realised £363.20.

MARR Eva, Joan, Ann and Family would like to sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many cards, flowers and messages of condolence received following the sad loss of George. Thanks to all who attended the service in St Leonard's Church and gave so generously to The British Heart Foundation and R.N.L.I. Special thanks to medical staff at Dr Gray's Hospital, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Forres Health Centre for all their care and attention, to Rev Edward Andrews for his comforting service and to Funeral Director Andrew Smith and Staff for the care, respect and dignity shown to the family at this sad time.