Acknowledgements

MILTON Margaret, Gladys and Campbell would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours who attended the service of Jeannie (Nannie) Milton, also thanks for the many cards, flowers and messages received. Thanks to the ambulance crew who attended mum at 24 Moravia Court, Forres, and all at A&E and Ward 7, Dr Gray's Hospital, for their kindness and support given. Special thanks to Andrew, Liz and Kelly at Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors, for their professional service. Thanks to Kirsty Williams Celebrant, for the lovely service and attending the graveside. The Laichmoray Hotel, for lovely Catering. Thanks also for the generous donations, which realised £300.00, for Forres in Bloom.

HUTCHESON Jacqueline, Gillian, Donna and the rest of the family of Donnie Hutcheson (Forres) would like to thank everyone who expressed their sympathy following his sad passing. Thanks also to the Rev. Dr Hamilton Inbadas for his touching service and Forres Golf Club for their welcome refreshments. Deep gratitude to Andrew Smith and his staff for the dignified and courteous handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, to all who paid their last respects at the church and generously donated £269.22 for the Chest, Heart and Stroke Charity.

DUNCAN Margaret, David, Martin and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards, letters, telephone calls and beautiful floral tributes received during the recent sad loss of James (Flicker). Thanks also to doctors, nurses and staff of AMAU and Ward 7, Dr Gray's Hospital, Dr Simmonds and staff of Culbin Practice Forres Health Centre for all the wonderful support and help given during James's illness. Special thanks also to Rev. Dr Hamilton Inbadas and Rev. Canon Dr John Cuthbert for their kind visitations, eulogies, scripture readings and most uplifting service, to St John's Church choir for singing Nunc Dimittis, to Glenn Munro for his magnificent trumpet tribute, to Scott Oliphant for his piping tribute, to Forres Golf Club for the lovely catering, to Andrew Smith and staff for the excellent professional funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at St Laurence Church and Clovenside Cemetery and to all who gave so generously to Forres Mechanics F.C. and Forres Heritage Trust, which realised £1,600.

SHAND Alison, Gillian, Diane and Vicky would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, letters, cards, telephone calls, beautiful floral tributes and hand delivered homemade meals received during the recent sad loss of Robbie. Special thanks also to Mr A. Macdonald, Oncologist at A.R.I., to Jenny and Corrine and nursing team at Spey Unit, Elgin, doctors, nurses and staff of Forres Health Centre for all the kind and wonderful support given to Robbie. Thanks also to Andrew Smith, Liz and Kelly for all their outstanding care, support and professional funeral arrangements, to Halde Pottinger and Robbie's brother Mike for the very fitting tributes to Robbie, to Jane Kelso (hallkeeper) for all her help and advice in setting Milnes Institute up to Taste Of Moray for the outside catering. Finally, thanks to all who paid their last respects at Milnes Institute, Findhorn and to all who gave so generously to Spey Unit, Elgin and Anchor Unit, A.R.I. which realised £1064.

MACKENZIE Catriona, Stuart and Eilidh would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours, Lord and Lady Moray and Moray Estates for everyone's kind words of sympathy, cards and beautiful floral arrangements received following the recent sudden loss of Norman. Heartfelt thanks to all doctors and nurses at Dr Gray's Hospital and A.R.I. Intensive Care Unit for their care and kindness. To Alie MacLeod for her beautiful words and comfort, The Taste of Moray for the lovely catering at Randolph's Hall, to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Director's for their professional funeral arrangements at this sad time and to all who paid their last respects at Randolph's Hall, Darnaway Castle and gave so generously to Friends of Blairs Loch, which realised £700.

HUNTER (Forres/Dunphail). Ewan, Andrew and Myles would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy and cards received during the recent sad loss of Jean. Thanks also to residents and staff of Varis Court, to district nurses and family doctors for all the kind care and attention. Special thanks to Laura Gordon for very fitting tributes to mum. To Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at Funeral Home, Tytler Street, Forres and to all who gave so generously to Varis Court Residents Fund.

MCKENZIE James, Lynn and family of the late Margaret McKenzie 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 Margaret. Thanks also to doctors, nurses and staff of Ward 7, Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin for all their kind care and attention. Special thanks also to Rev. Stuart Finlayson for his most uplifting service, to Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements, to Mosset Tavern for excellent catering and to all who paid their last respects at St Leonards Church and graveside and to all who gave so generously to Forres in Bloom which realised £450.

VESCO (Forres). Barbara, Kay, David and Lynn 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 loss of Alex. Special thanks also to doctors, nurses and staff of Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin for all their care and attention. To Laura Gordon for a very fitting service and to all who paid their last respects at Andrew Smith's Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres and to all who gave so generously to Alzheimer Scotland.

MCIVOR Lesley, Lynn, Robert and families would sincerely like to thank all family and friends for their cards, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of Elsie. Thanks to Rev. Stuart Finlayson for his comforting and uplifting service who delivered a most personal, reflective and heart warming tribute to Elsie. Thanks to Andrew, Liz and Kelly of Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their excellent guidance and professionalism throughout the funeral arrangements. We would also like to thank Wild Blossom for the beautiful flower arrangements they provided and also to the staff at The Mosset Tavern for the hospitality they provided after the service. We as a family would like to finally thank everyone who attended the service of remembrance to say their farewells and celebrate the life of Elsie, and for their donations to the Cats Protection the sum of £453.00 was raised.

MACKENZIE Moira, Christine, Peter and family would sincerely like to thank all family and friends for their cards, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of Catherine. Thanks to Janet Donnelly, Celebrant, Humanist Society of Scotland who delivered a most personal, reflective and heart warming tribute to Catherine. Thanks to Andrew, Liz and Kelly of Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their guidance and professionalism throughout the funeral arrangements. We would also like to thank Wild Blossom for the beautiful flower arrangements they provided and also to the staff at Forres Golf Club for the hospitality they provided after the service. We as a family would like to finally thank everyone who attended the service of remembrance to say their farewells and celebrate the life of Catherine and for their donations to Chest Heart & Stroke and also to Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation which the sum of £479.20 was raised and will be shared evenly between the two charities.

MCNEIL Margaret, Colin, Katy and families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages, cards and words following the sad death of Derek William McNeil, on Ben Rinnes. Thanks to the Scottish Air Ambulance Service and Jim Gibson. Thanks to Laura Gordon, Celebrant, for the lovely service which captured Derek's spirit. To Andrew, Liz and Kelly at Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors Ltd, thank you for the care and attention to detail you gave dad's funeral arrangements. To those who came to the service at Andrew Smith Funeral Home and to the Mosset Tavern. Thanks also for the donations to Cairngorm Mountain Rescue which raised £360.

GRAY (Alves). Arlene, Alison, Anne and their families would like to sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy and support following the passing of their dear dad, Andy Gray. We would especially like to thank Barry Boyd for his support and help in organising and leading a fitting celebration of dad's life. Thanks and much appreciation to Graham, Martin, Frances, Ryan, Liam and Chloe of Graham J. Rattray Funeral Directors for their quiet, dependable, professional support and guidance. Wholehearted thanks to Doreen Mckenzie for preparing Alves Church for the funeral. Thanks to Flowers by Lee for the beautiful flowers and the Laichmoray Hotel for a lovely tea. Thanks to all who cared for dad at home and in Dr Gray's Hospital in dad's final days. Finally, special thanks to everyone who came to pay their last respects. Generous donations of £300 will be given to local charities.

ROBERTSON Stuart, Gillian and family 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 Margaret. Special thanks to staff of Meadowlark Care Home for their excellent care and support. Thanks also to Ainslie Paterson for his visits and most uplifting service, to Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at St Laurence Church and graveside. The sum to Meadowlark Residents Fund realised £200.

INGRAM All of Ann's family would like to thank her friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy following Ann's recent passing. Heartfelt thanks to Callum and team at Tom Ross & Sons, Funeral Directors, for their excellent care and help; to Halde Pottinger, Humanist Celebrant for leading the service; to Stuart and team at the Ramnee Hotel for the catering and to Jenifer at Village Greenery for the beautiful floral arrangements. Thanks also to the Grove Care Home in Elgin for looking after Ann and to Shirley Catto, Parkinson's nurse, for all she did for Ann and her family. Finally, huge thanks to everyone who attended Ann's funeral service and who gave so generously; £480 was raised in her memory for Alzheimer Scotland and the RNLI.

SOUTTER Jenny, Angus and Alan would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their support and kind messages following the sad loss of Archie - it meant so much at this difficult time. Special thanks to Callum Ross, Susan and all the staff for their considerate care and professional funeral arrangements, Rev. Richard Moffat for conducting the service and the Mosset Tavern for the funeral teas. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended the service and graveside and donated £601 to Highland Hospice.

GRANT Doreen and family thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following the loss of our dear husband and dad, Dodie, and for kindly donating £509.20 to Forres Mechanics.

MUNRO - (Elgin). All of Moira's family would like to thank friends, neighbours and colleagues who showed so much support and kindness following her recent sad passing. Sincere thank you to Police Scotland for their care and support, to Rev. Sonya Palmer for her meaningful and uplifting service, a special thanks to Ann Dartnall for the lovely music and to Gill Garrow for her beautiful floral tribute. Also, to Graham J. Rattray Funeral Directors for their support and care throughout. Finally, a huge thank you to all who showed their final respects to Moira at her funeral. A total of £300 was collected and donated to the Royal Voluntary Service.

McLAREN - (Forres). Janice, Iain and family of the late Ileen Mclaren would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards, letters, telephone calls and beautiful floral tributes following the recent sad loss of Ileen. Special thanks to Forres Neighbourhood Care Team for exceptional care and support given to our lovely mum. Thanks also to Rev. Dewald Louw for his pastoral care and most uplifting service. To Andrew Smith and staff for their professional and caring funeral arrangements, to Mosset Tavern for excellent catering and to all who paid their last respects at St Laurence and Clovenside Cemetery and to all who gave so generously to Forres Neighbourhood Care Team.

MACKAY - (Forres). Colin, Graeme and family of the late Sandy and Jean Mackay would like to thank all relatives (especially those who travelled a distance), friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards and beautiful floral tributes received during the recent sad loss of their parents. Special thanks also to doctors, nurses and staff of Stroke Ward and Ward 6 Dr Grays Hospital for all the medical help and support. Thanks also to Rev. Stuart Finlayson for his pastoral care and most uplifting service. To Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral excellence, to the Bonnie Beastie for wonderful catering and to all who paid their last respects at Andrew Smith's Funeral Home and graveside and to all who gave so generously to Cancer Research in Children which realised £500.

SCOTT - Mike, Michael and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards, telephone calls and floral tributes received during the recent sudden and sad loss of Lena. Thanks also to doctors and staff of Forres Health Centre for all their support. Special thanks to Rev. Stuart Finlayson for his kind visits and most uplifting service, to all staff at Mosset Tavern for excellent catering, to Andrew Smith and staff funeral directors, for professional funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at St Laurence Church and graveside and to all who gave so generously to to Birchview Care Centre and Cedarwood Day Centre, which realised £1040.