Acknowledgements

TAYLOR (Forres). Kate, Mike, Donnie and Family of the late Stephen, would like to thank Ward 7, Dr Gray's Hospital, Varis Practice, Forres and the dedicated staff at Stephen Hospital, Dufftown for all their medical help and support. To Ailie McLeod, Humanist Celebrant, for her fitting services, for the eulogy Mr Robert Duncan, Mr Colin Youngson and Mr George Adam. Also to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors and staff for professional funeral arrangements, the Mosset Tavern for excellent catering and to all who paid their last respects at Andrew Smith's funeral home and for the generous collection to Friends of Stephen Hospital, Dufftown.

MACKENZIE Jean and Family would sincerely like to thank family and friends for cards and flowers received following their recent sad loss of Alan. Special thanks to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors, Rev Richard Moffat, the Victoria Hotel and to all who attended the service to pay their last respects and generously donated £374.33 for Macmillan Nurses.

SMART The Family of the late Margaret Smart would like to thank all relatives and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy received during the sad loss of Margaret. Thanks also to doctors, nurses and staff at Dr Gray's Hospital and carers at Cameron Court for their care and support, special thanks to Janet Donnelly (Humanist Celebrant) for very fitting tributes to mum, to Andrew Smith Funeral Director's and Staff for excellent funeral arrangements and for the pre-funeral aperitifs which were very welcoming and relaxing and to all who paid their last respects. Donations to Erskine Hospital which realised £140.

KEMP (Aberdeen/Glasgow/ Forres). Wilma, Pamela, Cameron and Families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the kind expressions of sympathy received following their recent sad loss of Douglas. Grateful thanks to the staff at Dr Gray's and Fleming Hospital, Aberlour for their excellent care and attention. Special thanks to the Rev Sonia Palmer for her comforting words at Inverness Crematorium, to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors for their professional and sympathetic handling of the funeral arrangements, to Loch Ness Country House Hotel for the lovely teas and to all who came to pay their last respects and so generously donated the sum of £309.52 for Forres Community Woodlands Trust and Friends of Blairs Loch.

MACKINTOSH The Family of the late Christina (Chrissie) Mackintosh wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the messages of sympathy, thank you to the ambulance and A&E staff and special thanks to all the staff of the Stroke Ward at Dr Gray's in Elgin who tended Chrissie in her final days. Grateful thanks to the Rev David Whyte for his thoughtful service and also William and team at Tom Ross and Sons. Finally, thanks to all who paid their last respects at the service and donated to the collection which will be given to the Stroke Ward and Aberlour Child Care.

QUINN Sheena, John, Alasdair and Family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the kind expressions of sympathy received following the sad loss of Bill. Thanks to all the staff at Abbeyvale Care Home for the excellent care and support Bill and the family received. Special thanks to Rev Gillian Morton for her comforting and uplifting service, to Andrew and Kelly of Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for professional funeral arrangements, to The Mosset Tavern for the excellent teas and to all who paid their last respects at St Laurence Parish Church and who generously donated £261.75 to Alzheimer Scotland.

CHARTERIS The Family of Elizabeth wish to thank all relatives, friends, church members and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, condolences and cards during their recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to the Stroke Ward at Dr Gray's, Elgin, for their exceptional care and kindness. Thanks also to the Revd Bill Buchan for spiritual comfort and a lovely funeral service. Finally, thanks to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their sensitive and professional handling of arrangements and to The Mosset Tavern for a lovely tea. A total of £500 was raised for Leprosy Mission Scotland.

COBBAN The Family and Emmie Roy would like to thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy received after their sad loss of Gordon Alexander Cobban (Peem), on Sunday, 30th June, 2019. Sincere thanks to the staff at Ward 6, Dr Gray's Hospital, Tom Ross Undertaker, Rev Bob Anderson and the Mosset Tavern for their support at this difficult time. Lastly, thanks to all who attended the service and donated £438.80 to the British Heart Foundation.

McCULLOCH The Family of the late Babs 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 all at Meadowlark for their care, to Tom Ross and Sons for their professional and efficient funeral arrangements, to Revd Richard Moffat for his comforting service, to the British Legion for catering, and finally, to all who attended the service to pay their last respects and generously donated to charity.

CAMERON (Elgin). Edna and Family of the late Hamish wish to thank everyone for the many tributes and expressions of condolence they have received on the recent sad loss of their dear husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother. Hamish would have been so surprised to know of the many connections that he made in all the different aspects of his life. Thank you also to everyone for their support during his illness and since. Thank you to Rev Donald Prentice and Rafford Church for the comforting service, to Forres Town Hall and William Watson for their services. Thank you finally, for the generous donations to UCAN and Rafford Church, our chosen charities.

CLYNE The Family of the late Leslie Clyne would like to thank all neighbours and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy received on the recent sudden and sad loss of Leslie. Thanks also to medical staff at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin. Specail thanks to Rev Donald Prentice for his most uplifting service, to Ruaridh Ormiston for his fitting tributes to Les and for supplying Kelpie the Horse, to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors and staff for professional funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at St Leonard's Parish Church and graveside and who gave so generously to Leslie's chosen charities which realised £1083.50.

DAVIES John would like to thank the many friends and neighbours for their many kind expressions of sympathy received by way of cards, flowers and letters following the sad loss of Jenny and also the numerous close friends for their ongoing support, it means so much. Special thanks to the paramedics and staff at Dr Gray's for their exceptional care as they tried to save Jenny's life, to Rev David Whyte for his comforting service, to Callum Ross of Tom Ross and Sons for his professional and compassionate funeral arrangements, to the Mosset Tavern for excellent catering. Finally, to all those who came to Jenny's funeral service and donated so generously to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland which realised £1244.70.

DAVIS Pat, Jamie and Family of the late Colin Davis would like to thank all friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, letters, cards, telephone calls and beautiful floral tributes received during their recent sad loss of Colin. Thanks also to doctors, nurses and staff of Ward 6 and 8, Dr Grays, Ward 209 at A.R.I and Seafield Hospital, Buckie for all the kind care and support given. Special thanks also to Ailie Macleod Humanist Celebrant for the very fitting tribute to Colin, to Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements, The Ramnee Hotel for excellent catering, to all who paid their last respects at Inverness Crematorium and to all who gave so generously to R.A.F. Benevolent Fund which realised £350.

MILNE The Family of the late Agnes Milne would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy, by way of cards and flowers on their sad loss. Grateful thanks to Dr Jarvie for his dedicated care, to Rev Peter Robertson for his comforting service. Finally, to Smith and Catto for their efficient arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at the chapel.

MASSON Denny 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 Betty. Thanks also to Varis Court management, carers, NHS nurses and Dr Flett for their care. Special thanks to Callum Ross and staff, to Rev David Whyte and to the Victoria Hotel for catering. Finally, thanks to all who attended the service and graveside to pay their last respects and generously donated £725.50 for Varis Court residents.

URQUHART Catherine and Family would like to thank all friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received by way of cards, flowers and letters following the sad loss of Margaret, a wonderful mum. Thanks also to staff of Ward 6, Dr Gray's and Varis Court for their exceptional care, to the Rev David Whyte for his comforting service, Alistair Hardie for his beautiful music, to Callum Ross and staff of Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors for their professional service and the Ramnee Hotel for excellent catering. Special thanks to those who paid their last respects at St Laurence Church and graveside and gave so generously to Children 1st and St Laurence Church funds, which realised £400.

CAMPBELL Tilly, Hannah, Ewan and Family of the late Lynn Campbell would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards and telephone calls received during their recent sad loss of Lynn. Special thanks also to Macmillan Nurses, Marie Curie and District Carers for all their specialised help and fantastic support. Thanks also to Ailie MacLeod for her visits and extremely fitting tributes to Lynn, to Andrew Smith and staff for excellent funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at funeral home and graveside and gave so generously to Marie Curie which realised £800.

McLENNAN (Forres).The Family of the late Isabel McLennan wish to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy following their recent sad loss. Thanks to all who attended the funeral and to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their professional care and attention, also to the Mosset Tavern for excellent catering arrangements. £440 was so generously collected and to be divided equally between Chandlers Court and Abbeyvale Nursing Home.

STEPHEN - The Family of the late Charlie Stephen would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards and telephone calls received during the recent sad loss of Charlie. Thanks also to Dr Inkson, Forres Neighbour Care Team for all their care and support. Special thanks to Rev David Whyte for his kind visits and comforting service, to Andrew Smith and staff for funeral arrangements, to all who paid their last respects at Findhorn Church and Kinloss Cemetery and to all who gave so generously to Varis Court, which realised £131.

FOTHERINGHAM Heather, Greig and Bryan would sincerely like to thank family, friends, neighbours and the local community for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss of Richard. Special thanks to the staff of Muirton Ward Seafield Hospital for their care and kindness, to Tom Ross and Sons for their professional and efficient funeral arrangements, to Rev Robert Brookes for his comforting and uplifting service and finally, to all who attended the service to pay their last respects and generously donated £500 to Riding For The Disabled, Cranloch and £1273 to the Muirton Ward.