Acknowledgements

FOWLER (Elgin). Norman and family would like to thank all well wishers for their cards, calls, flowers and messages of condolence received following the sad loss of Margaret. Many thanks to Kirsty Williams, celebrant, for a very thoughtful and warm service reflecting on Margaret's life. Sincere thanks to Graham J. Rattray Funeral Directors, Lossiemouth for their caring, professional, and personalised service during this difficult time. Finally, heartfelt thanks to all staff at Burnbank Care Home, Buckie, for the loving care that Margaret received over the last few months. Sadly and sorely missed.

MACKENZIE (Burghead). Bina's family thank everyone for their kind words, texts, telephone calls, visitors, cards and flowers. All gestures were appreciated and helped us all enormously, we also thank Dan, Peter and Evelyn for their excellent care, comfort and catering. The generous collection of £660 was shared between four local charities. Our finally thanks go to Meadowlark Care Home in Forres for their wonderful care and devotion. Mam had a lovely send off.

CHISHOLM (Pluscarden). Barrie, Kathleen, Mhairi, Donny and their families would like to thank everyone for their many kind expressions of sympathy received by them following their recent sad loss of Donnie. Special thanks to Dr Taylor and the Community and District teams at Maryhill and Marie Curie nurses for their care of Donnie, Room to Bloom for floral tributes, Sally and Lynsey for the lovely teas, Dr Bill Morrison for delivering his touching eulogy and to Paula for her lovely comforting service. Special thanks to Funeral Directors, Steven Thomson and his team for making this sad time a little easier for the family. Donations in excess of £500 were raised on the day for Marie Curie.

MARSHALL (Rothes). Edith, Debby, Ryan and family would like to sincerely thank all relatives,friends and neighbours for the cards, flowers telephone calls and kindness shown following the sudden loss of Dena, to the carers and nurses who attended to Dena the past few years, she was eternally grateful. Special thanks to The Rev. Morris Smith for his uplifting service of celebration for Dena's life, to Philip McLean and staff for their professional and efficient service, Lotus Petal for the beautiful flowers and to Donnie Macleod Event Catering for the lovely lunch. Lastly thanks to all those who paid their respects at the church and graveside and so generously donated £465.50 for Rothes Parish Church.

MACKENZIE (Elgin). Graeme, Susan and family wish to thank all relatives and friends for their many kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them following the sad loss of Margaret. Sincere thanks to all her carers for their dedicated assistance in her own home for many years. More recently a huge thank you to the staff in the AMAU Department at Dr Grays Hospital for their care and kindness to Maggie in her last days. Our thanks also go to Rev. Deon Oelofse for his comforting service and to W.G. Catto, Funeral Directors for their professional guidance, Sunninghill Hotel for their excellent teas and all who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and generously donated to the Chaffinch Trust.

MAIN (Burghead/Elgin). The family of the late Stanley wish to thank all who attended his funeral at Meadow Hillock Chapel, Burghead. Generous donations from Brochers, his employers and colleagues at Gordon Macphail amounted to £988.00 in aid of R.N.L.I. Stanley will be missed by his family, friends and by all who knew him.

BUIST The family of Margaret would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of sympathy and who attended the funeral service. Also a sincere thank you to all who generously donated the sum of £223 for Myeloma UK.

SIM (Elgin). Hilda and family would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the lovely flowers, cards and phone calls following the sad loss of Donnie. Special thanks to Moray Golf Club, the emergency services and all those who helped Donnie in his time of need. Also to his nephews, Graham and John, who stayed with their uncle until the end. Thanks to Laura Gordon for her comforting service and Steven Thomson Funeral Directors for their compassion and professionalism. Also Richard Anderson, piper who played at the graveside and the Sunninghill Hotel for the lovely teas. Finally to those who paid their last respects at the service and for the kind donations for Keiran's Legacy.

McPHERSON (Lhanbryde/Elgin). The Family of the late Margaret (Meggie) would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, flowers and kind messages following their sad loss. Thanks to the paramedics and police. Thanks also to Kirsty Williams for the comforting and uplifting service, to John Mackay of W.G.Catto, Funeral Directors for the caring and efficient funeral arrangements, to Sentimental Inspirations for the beautiful flowers and to the Laichmoray Hotel for the teas. Finally, thanks to all who paid their respects at the funeral and graveside and to all who donated, raising £377.55 in aid of The British Heart Foundation.

STEWART (Lossiemouth). Christina would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the kindness shown to her following the sad passing of her sister Janet. Special thanks to Ward 208 A.R.I., Rev. Geoff McKee for his lovely comforting service, just as Janet would have liked it, to Steven, Stevie and Kristy for their professionalism and caring for us, Janice for the beautiful teas and the Guild Ladies at the church. Finally, to all who paid their last respects at the church and graveside. Many thanks for the kind donations of £500 which will be split between Janet"s favourite charities.

CROCKETT (Elgin). Will (Billy) and family would like to thank everyone most sincerely for the cards, flowers and messages of sympathy received following the loss of Frances, a dear wife, mother and mother-in-law. Special thanks to Dr Vicki Thomson at Maryhill Health Centre, Consultant Mahmood Memon, and all staff at Wards 5 and 8, Dr Gray's Hospital, for their impeccable care and consideration at every turn. Heartfelt appreciation to Murray Campbell for a dignified and moving funeral service; and to Steven Thomson and Son Funeral Directors for their flawless attention to detail at this difficult time. A collection raised the sum of £670 and will be gifted to CLAN cancer charity.

PHIN (Elgin). Duncan, Jacqueline and their families would like to express their sincere gratitude to family, friends and neighbours for their kindness and compassion, flowers and cards following the recent sad loss of Bill. Thanks also, to Graham J. Rattray Funeral Directors for their excellent support and guidance throughout and their attention to detail. Also, to Kirsty Williams for the beautiful service. Thank you to all involved with his care given at ARI and Abbeyvale Nursing Home, also to Macmillan and community nurses. Thanks also, to Room to Bloom for the lovely flowers and a big thanks to all at the Sunninghill Hotel for the teas. Finally, thanks to all who paid their last respects at the funeral and donated £400 to local Macmillan services.

BINKS (Elgin). The family of the late Terry Binks would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, flowers and kind messages after their sad loss. Thanks to William Watson Funeral Directors for their guidance, Father Colin and Deacon Vincent for their comforting service. Thanks also to Ward 5 at Dr Grays who cared for Terry these last two months. Finally thank you to those who paid their last respects at the church and very generously donated to Clan Haven.

MCKAY (Elgin). Isabella, Gordon, David, Shona, Angela and families would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for the many cards, flowers and telephone calls received following the sad passing of Gordon. Special thanks to Ward 201 A.R.I and the Anchor Unit for all the care Gordon and his family received, Rev. Deon Oelofse for his visits and comforting service, Andrew, Liz and kelly of Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their care and professional arrangements, Room to Bloom for the beautiful floral tribute and The Laichmoray Hotel for the lovely teas. And finally, to all who paid their last respects at St. Columba's Church and who gave so generously to Ward 201 and Friends of Anchor which will both receive £600 each.

WOODVINE (Hopeman). Donna, Johnathan and family would like to express their sincere gratitude to family, friends and neighbours for their kindness and compassion, flowers and cards at the passing of Rosella. Thanks also, to Graham and Franny of Graham J. Rattray Funeral Directors for their support and both dignified and professional handling of the funeral arrangements and to Jenny Adams for her beautiful service. Thank you for all involved in the lovely service and to Hopeman Bowling Club for the teas. Thank you to all who attended the service and graveside and for the beautiful flowers (many supplied by Harbour Blooms). To date over £450 has been collected to be divided between Cancer Research UK and The Stroke Association.

ADAM (Elgin). Margaret and family wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by cards, flowers and telephone calls following their recent sad loss of John. Special thanks to T&I Professional Services, Marie Curie and Community Nurses for their care, also to John & team at W. G. Catto (Undertakers) for their excellent support and guidance throughout, to Laura Gordon for her comforting service and the Laichmoray Hotel for the lovely teas. Finally, thank you to all who paid their last respects at the funeral chapel and donated £550 for Marie Curie.

MCINTOSH (Lhanbryde). Iris, Fiona, Stuart, Nicola and family wish to thank everyone most sincerely for the cards, flowers and messages of sympathy we have received following the loss of Harry, a dear husband, dad and papa. We have been overwhelmed by the love and kindness shown to us. Special thanks to our minister the Rev Dr Breda Ludik for a most comforting service, to Franci Ludik for playing the organ and for playing "St Andrews Lhanbryde Bi-centenary" on Harry's accordion, to all doctors and nursing staff in Wards 8 and 5, Dr Gray's Hospital, to all our friends for their attendance at the church and graveside and to our undertaker William Barron from Tom Ross & Sons, Forres for his sensitive and professional handling of the arrangements at this difficult time. Donations amounted to £1120 and this has been gifted to Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin.

MORRISON (Elgin). Helen, Graham, Bryan and families would like to convey our heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them through cards, messages and flowers, following the sad loss of Billy. Special thank you to Kirsty Williams for conducting a fitting and comfortable tribute to Billy. Sincere thanks to Bill and Kirk of William Watson Funeral Directors for their help in this difficult time. A big thank you to Diane MacIver, Dr Sarah McGregor and all the team at Linkwood Medical Centre. Also, thank you to all the Nurses and Carers who helped Billy in his final weeks. Finally to all who attended the funeral service and generously donated £400 to Children with Cancer.

WYLLIE (Fochabers). The family of the late Sandy Wyllie would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received following their sad loss. Special thanks to the staff at Abbeyside Care Home, Elgin for the wonderful care dad received and his carers whilst at home. Heartfelt thanks to Rev Seòras Orr for an uplifting service, Rachel Emmott for the beautiful music, Joe Dawson Funeral Directors for their professionalism, Room to Bloom for the beautiful flowers and Fochabers Bowling Club for their hospitality and excellent teas. Thank you to all who paid their respects at the church and graveside and generously donated £671 for British Heart Foundation.

CHISHOLM The family of Elma would like to thank everyone who attended mum's funeral and also for the many kind expressions of sympathy after their recent sad loss. Thanks to William Watson, Funeral Directors for their guidance and support and to the Rev Morris Smith for the comforting service. We would also like to thank mum's brother Sandy Henderson for the lovely funeral teas and special thanks to mum's lovely neighbours for their many kindnesses over the years. Finally thank you to all who donated the sum of £357 for The Grove Care Home who took such wonderful care of mum.