Acknowledgements

HISLOP - The family of the late Brian Hislop would like to thank all relatives and friends for the expressions of sympathy received during the recent sudden loss of Brian. Special thanks to Rev. Sonia Palmer for the very fitting eulogies and pastoral care. Thanks to Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at Funeral Home, Tytler Street, Forres and graveside and to all who gave so generously to Forres In Bloom.

DAWSON - (Forres). Neil, Mhairi, Ian and families sincerely thank friends, relatives and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy on the sad passing of Margaret, their very dear mum and granny. Grateful thanks to Mrs Jean Forbes for her comforting service. Special thanks to Callum Ross and all staff of Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors for their guidance and professionalism throughout and to Scott Oliphant who played the pipes at the graveside. Thank you to the staff at The Ramnee Hotel for the lovely teas. Heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Forres Health Centre who looked after Margaret in her final days. Finally, sincere thanks to all those who attended Margaret's funeral and for their generosity, raising £1,075 for Abbie's Sparkle Foundation. Your presence was so very much appreciated.

MURRAY - Douglas Murray and the family wish to thank everyone who joined them at St Laurence Church to remember Katherine and celebrate her life, and for all the cards, letters and personal contacts over this difficult time. Thanks to Rev. Linda Walker and Alistair Hardie for the conduct of the service. Thanks also to Tom Ross & Sons, Meadowlark and NESS (North East Sensory Services). The sum of £544 was donated at the door and more was sent directly to NESS.

HEGGIE - Dorothy, Colin and Bruce would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and many cards they received following the sad loss of George. Also for the generous donations of £705 for Cancer Research.

MACDONALD - The family of the late Sheila MacDonald would sincerely 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 Simon, nurse practitioner Forres Health Centre, Hi carers, AMAU unit doctor group, Rev. Stuart Finlayson, Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors and the Mosset Tavern. Donations of £550.00 gratefully received for Sanquhar Pond Volunteer Group.

PROCTOR - The Family of the late Allan Proctor would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and support at this sad time. Special thanks to the nurses of Forres Health Centre, Marie Curie and Carers from Forres. Homecare Scotland for all their support. Thanks to Andrew Smith and Staff, Laura Gordon, Caledonian Celebrant Services and the Beastie for the catering. Donations will be forwarded to Dementia UK.

MATTHEWS - Margaret, Paul and family would like to thank most sincerely all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy received during their recent sad loss of Gordon. Thanks also to Phil Coulson for his pastoral care and most uplifting service in the Gospel Hall, to Ainslie Paterson for his fitting tribute at Clovenside Cemetery. Special thanks also to Andrew Smith and staff for their excellent funeral arrangements, Andrew is without doubt one of the few funeral professionals left. Thanks also to all who paid their last respects at the Gospel Hall and Clovenside Cemetery.

BROWN - Margaret, Allan and families would like to thank all those who sent messages of sympathy following the sad loss of Graham (Bruno). Sincere thanks to Laura Gordon for her excellent service and to Callum and his team at Tom Ross & Sons for their advice and professionalism in arranging the funeral. Thanks also to the Forres branch RBLS for the excellent catering, to the staff and drivers at Mundole Taxis and staff at McColls shop for all they did for Graham over the years. Special thanks also to his neighbours, especially Colin and Kay for all the help given to Graham and the family, and his former colleagues in the Queens Own Highlanders for carrying him to his final resting place. Finally, thank you to all those who kindly donated the sum of £257 which will be passed to the Queens Own Highlanders Regimental Association (Highland branch).

ALLAN - David, June, Rona and families would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy received following the sad loss of Willie. Special thanks to Rev Richard Moffat for his care and comforting service, to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their excellent support and guidance, to management, residents and staff at Varis Court for their care and support, to local Marie Curie and NHS staff and to all who paid their last respects at Dyke Church, who very generously donated the sum of £600 to Marie Curie.

MCPHERSON - Jessie 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 to Marie Curie, Forres district nurses, doctors and staff at Culbin Medical Practice and his girls (carers) for their care shown to Ian during his illness, to Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors for their professional and efficient funeral arrangements, to Rev Linda Walker for her comforting and uplifting service, to piper Barry Ashby, and finally to all who attended the service to pay their last respects and generously donated to the sum of £197.57 for Forres & District Pipe Band.

RAEBURN - Anne, Wendy, David and family would like to thank everyone for their kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy we received, following the resent sad loss of Sandy. Also, special thanks to Rev Stuart Finlayson for his uplifting service, and to Andrew Smith funeral directors for their professional funeral arrangements.

KERR - Douglas, Mark and Lynn would like to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards and beautiful floral tributes received during their recent sad loss of Pearl. Thanks also to the paramedics, the staff at A&E Dr Gray's Hospital, and to the Critical Care Teams at Aberdeen and Edinburgh Royal Infirmaries for their kindness, skill and care. Many thanks to Rev Linda Walker for her dignified committal service at the crematorium and her most uplifting service of celebration of Pearl's life in St Laurence Parish Church. Thanks to Vicky Brown and May Bichan for all their beautiful floral arrangements. Thanks to Forres Golf Club for their excellent catering. Sincere thanks to Andrew Smith and staff for their professional funeral excellence, and to all who paid their respects at St Laurence Church who gave so generously to The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Critical Care Unit Patients Endowment Fund, which realised £900.00.

MILNE - David, Aileen, Brian and their families would like to express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for the many expressions of kindness and sympathy shown to them on the loss of our dearly loved mum, mum-in-law and granny Morag. Special thanks to our Aunties Babs and Sheena for their tremendous support. Sincere thanks to Sandra and Willie Cramb for their kindness and care to mum. Grateful thanks to the community nursing and occupational therapy teams at Forres Health Centre. Sincere thanks to Andrew, Kelly and Liz at Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their care and support at this difficult time. Grateful thanks to Michael Elliot celebrant who delivered a fitting tribute to a special lady. Thank you to the staff at Forres Golf Club for the lovely teas, and finally heartfelt thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the service and for the generous donations received for Clan Haven cancer support and Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation.

STEPHEN - Ian, Grant, Lynne, and families would like to thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy received during their recent sad loss of Jenny. Special thanks to Laura Gordon, Caledonian Celebrant, for her comforting service, to Callum and staff at Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors for their compassionate and efficient funeral arrangements, to Vicky Brown for the beautiful floral arrangements and to Forres Golf Club for the welcome refreshments. Finally, thank you to all who paid their last respects at the chapel and graveside, who generously donated £860.21 for Maggie's Highlands and Myositis UK.

CAMERON - The family of the late Margaret Cameron would like to thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy received during their recent loss. Special thanks to Forres Health Centre for their care and compassion, to Rev Linda Walker for her comforting service, to William at Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors for his caring and professional service, and the British Legion for the lovely tea. Finally, thank you to all who paid their last respects at the service and graveside and who generously donated £338 to Friends of Cameron Court.

FRASER - Kate and family would like to thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy received during their recent sad loss of Alex. Special thanks to all the staff of Ward 7 at Dr Gray's Hospital for their care and compassion, to Rev Stephen Sass for his comforting service, to Callum at Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors for his caring and efficient funeral arrangements, and to Forres Golf Club for the lovely refreshments. Finally, thank you to all who paid their last respects at the church and graveside who generously donated £500 for Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Family Support Trust.

COOK Edith, Carol and Calum would like to thank all their relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and support following the sad loss of Drummond. They also wish to thank Andrew Smith and his team for their professionalism and patience and the musicians, Alistair Hardie and Scott Oliphant for their invaluable contribution to the service. Finally, sincere thanks to all who paid their last respects to Drummond and who so generously donated £1013 to Forres in Bloom.

DUNBAR Jan, Kelly and family would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the messages, cards and flowers following the loss of our dad Alex. Special thanks to A.M.A.U. ward, Dr Grays for their excellent care in those final days. Thank you to Andrew, Liz and Kelly of Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their professional and caring service, also to the Reverend Sonia Palmer for her comforting service. Thanks to the Mosset Tavern and staff for the catering and a final thank you to everyone who donated to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy which realised £316.80.

FALCONER Marie and family would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, following the sad loss of Jack. A special thanks to Dr Lomas(GP), the carers and nurses for their help and support. Also, a special mention and thanks to Andrew Smith and staff for the funeral arrangements and attention to detail, and to father Colin Stewart for his comforting service. Finally, a thanks to the Staff at the Mosset Tavern for their hospitality.

BROWN Margaret and family would like to offer heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received following the sad loss of Tom. Grateful and sincere thanks to the staff of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for their care and support given to Tom, to Callum, Willie and all the staff at Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors for their professional, compassionate handling of the funeral arrangements, to Reverend Dewald Louw for an uplifting and comforting service and to David for giving a very moving eulogy. Kind thanks also to Cafe 1496 and the ladies of Kinloss & Findhorn Parish Church for providing refreshments after the service and to Wild Blossom for the floral tributes. Thank you to all who paid their last respects to Tom, some of whom travelled long distances, and to those who wished to be there but were unable to come.