Acknowledgements

GEORGE (Lhanbryde). Moira and family wish to sincerely thank all family and friends for the comforting messages of sympathy they received on Jimmy's passing. Thank you also to the staff at Maryhill Health Centre, Elgin for their care and attention, to Wendy Toner for her warm tribute, W. G. Catto Funeral Directors for their kind support with all the arrangements and to the Mill House Hotel for serving refreshments. Finally, to all who paid their last respects and who donated so generously helping to raise £308.05 for Dementia Scotland.

BRANDER (Elgin). Colin, Linda and family would like to thank everyone for the kind messages, cards and flowers they received following their tragic loss of Kevin. Special thanks to all the Emergency Services that attended the scene. Also thanks to John Mackay and the team at W.G. Catto Funeral Directors for their professional and caring funeral arrangements, to the celebrant Wendy Toner for her very fitting tribute to Kev and to the Sunninghill Hotel for the lovely teas. Lastly, a big thank you to all who paid their respects at the funeral service and graveside. The sum of £600 was raised for SSPCA and the Scottish Air Ambulance Service.

DIVERS John, Scott and family of the late Jean Divers would like to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards, letters and floral tributes received during the recent sad loss of Jean. Thanks also to doctors, nurses and staff of Dr Grays Hospital Ward 104 of A.R.I. for all the kind care and support given to Jean. Special thanks also to Rev. Deon Oelofse for his kind visits and most uplifting service. To Mr Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at Elgin Parish Church and to all who gave so generously to The Oaks Elgin, which realised £700.

FRASER (Elgin). Brian, Debbie, Graeme and families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy and support following the sad loss of Dorothy (Dot). We would especially like to thank Macmillian Nurses, Physio and Occupational Therapists and the Maryhill Nursing team for their compassionate care. Sincere thanks to Rev. Sonia Palmer for her lovely visit and comforting service. Thanks to W. G. Catto Funeral Directors for their caring and professional service and the Mansefield Hotel for the lovely teas. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to all who attended the service and for the generous donations to Macmillian Nurses.

TINNOCK (Elgin). Margaret, Karen, Michael, Martin and family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind support and sympathy in way of cards, flowers and visits following the sad loss of the much loved Eddie. A special thank you to Helen and the District Nurse Team at Maryhill and the Out Of Hours nurses for their excellent care. To Wendy Toner for her brilliant, heartfelt tribute and to Steven Thomson & Son for their faultless support and professionalism shown to our family. Finally, a big thank you to everyone for their attendance and generosity at the service which raised £913.50 in Eddie's memory, which has been donated to Abbie's Sparkle Foundation.

SCOTT (Lossiemouth). The family of the late Douglas Scott sincerely thank all family and friends who showed their kindness and sympathy by way of many cards, flowers, messages and visits following their recent sad loss of Dougie. Special thanks to the nursing and medical staff of Dr Gray' s Hospital, the community nurses of both Moray Coast and Linkwood Medical Practices, and T & I and Linkwood View carers who cared for Dougie with respect and kindness over the last few years. Sincere thanks to Rev. G. McKee for his comforting and uplifting service, Clair for the beautiful flowers, the Golf View Hotel for the lovely teas and to Steven Thomson and Son for their caring and professional services. Finally, to the very many people who came to pay their last respects at the service and for the generous donations totalling £1,000 for R.N.L.I. (Buckie Lifeboat).

STEWART (Lossiemouth). Caroline and David, Elizabeth and George, Ewan, Emma and family wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them, in so many ways, following their recent sad loss of Margaret. Grateful thanks to the staff of Ward 5, Dr Gray's Hospital for their compassionate care, to Rev. Jenny Adams for her comforting words and support, to Kath Robertson for the music, to Elizabeth at Harbour Blooms for the beautiful floral tributes and to the Stotfield Hotel for the refreshments. Our sincere thanks to Steven Thomson and Son for their professionalism, kindness and guidance at such a difficult time. We would also like to thank the staff of Anderson's Care Home, Elgin for their devotion and compassion to Margaret and the family. Finally, a heartfelt thankyou to all who attended the service and graveside and for the generous donations to Lossiemouth Church of Scotland.

GRANT (Hopeman). The family of the late James (Peem) Grant would like to thank family and friends for the lovely cards and messages following the loss of Peem. Special thanks to the carers and to the police and paramedics for all their help. Thanks to Rev'd Jenny Adams for the uplifting service, and to Dan Ralph, Funeral Director, for his kindness and support to the family. To Keith Morrison the piper and Evelyn Anne for the lovely tea provided at Hopeman Bowling Club. Finally, to all who paid respects at the service and at the graveside and who gave so generously the sum of £614 to British Heart Foundation and Alzheimer Moray.

ROSS (Elgin). The family of late Joan Henderson would like to express their thanks for the support received during their loss. Your kindness and sympathy were greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Pluscarden Clinic and Ward 8 staff at Dr Gray's Hospital for taking such great care of her during her time in hospital. We would also like to thank Rev. Graham Swanson for his comforting service, William Watson and Sons for their guidance and support and Room to Bloom for the beautiful flowers. Thank you for the kind donations raised for SAMH in her honour which amounted to £242.

FARQUHAR (Elgin). Doreen's family would like to thank everyone who paid their last respects and sent cards, flowers and messages. We would like to especially thank Graham and his team at Graham J. Rattray Funeral Directors, along with Kirsty Williams, celebrant, Gill Garrow, florist and the Stotfield Hotel, Lossiemouth. Thanks also goes to all the team at the Linkwood Medical and Community Services both in and out of hours. A special mention to Dr Sarah McGregor for her compassionate support during Doreen's final moments. The generous donation that was raised will be split between two local animal charities, which were close to mum's heart.

MCVICAR (Lossiemouth). Catherine, Irene, Fiona and families would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support by way of cards, flowers, visits and kind messages following the sad loss of their brother and uncle, Billy. Thank you to staff at the Grove Care Home, Elgin for their support looking after Billy, to Kirsty Williams for her uplifting service, to Janice for the lovely teas at the RNA, Harbour Blooms, Hopeman for their amazing floral tribute, to Graham J. Rattray Funeral Directors for their care and compassion throughout. Finally, to everyone who showed their last respects to Billy at his funeral service and the graveside and who generously donated, it was very much appreciated. Billy will be sorely missed.

SUTHERLAND (Burghead). Neil and the family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the comfort and support shown to them during and following the sad loss of Belle. Grateful thanks to Reverend George Rollo for his service at Meadow Hillock and at the graveside. Special thanks to Daniel Ralph and Family Funeral Directors for their care and compassion throughout, and to Evelyn and the quines for the excellent reception in the Community Hall. Generous donations of £742 were made to the hall funds. Thank you.

CLARIHEW (Knockando/Lhanbryde). The family would like to thank everyone who expressed their kind condolences following the passing of Bill. Special thanks to all his caring "Angels" who looked after him during his illness. Thanks to Rev. Sonia Palmer, Sentimental Inspirations, Portgordon Pieces and W. G. Catto Funeral Directors for giving Bill the perfect send off. Donations totalling £800 will be shared between Macmillan, Marie Curie and CLAN.

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.

NICHOLSON (Cummingston/Billington). Maureen and sons, Steven and Kim would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all who attended Barrie's funeral, who sent cards of condolence, flowers and made donations to CLAN Cancer Support, which raised the sum of £395. Barrie would have been touched to know how many people cared. We would like to thank Moray Council Care Services, the Resource Centre and The Oaks for the wonderful care they provided for Barrie. We also thank Graham J. Rattray Funeral Directors and Kirsty Williams, Celebrant, for the compassion and professionalism. God bless you all.

ANDERSON (Elgin). Margaret and Bill's extended family would like to thank all who sent messages of sympathy and for the many friends and relatives who attended the service at W.G. Catto Funeral Home. Special thanks to Bob Proctor at Catto's for his kindness, guidance and support. Thanks, also to Rev. Sonia Palmer for her lovely visit and comforting service. Grateful thanks to the staff at Ward 7, Dr Gray's and the staff at Abbeyvale for their tender care during Bill's long illness. Thank you to the Laichmoray who provided refreshments. A donation of £450 was collected for Alzheimer Scotland.

MCKENZIE (Lossiemouth). Jessie and family would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received following their recent sad loss of Mary. Special thanks to the staff at Anderson's Care Home for their care and kindness, Murray Campbell for his comforting and uplifting service, Steven Thomson Funeral Director and staff for their caring and professional services, the Stotfield Hotel for the lovely refreshments and to Sandra for her excellent piano music. Finally, to all who paid their last respects at the funeral home and graveside and for the generous donations given for Anderson's Care Home, Lift Fund.

PIRIE Ed and daughters, Fiona, Karen and Catrwould like to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone involved, following the passing of Morag/Mum, on Wednesday, 10th April, and those who attended the funeral on 25th April, and generously gave donations for The Oaks, which raised £344. We would also like to thank family and friends for cards, flowers, phone calls and baking. Finally, to John Mackay and his team from W. G. Catto Funeral Directors, who made Morag's final journey very dignified, and just how she requested.

GRANT (Mosstodloch). Ray, Jill and the family would like to thank family, friends and neighbours who showed kindness and support by way of cards, flowers, visits and messages following the sad loss of Allan. Thank you to all staff at Spynie Care Home, Elgin for looking after Allan during his stay, to Kirsty Williams for her meaningful and uplifting service, to Mother Goose Catering at Moray Golf Club for the lovely teas. Also, to Graham J. Rattray Funeral Directors for their care and compassion throughout. Finally, to all who showed their last respects to Allan and kindly donated to the collection which has been donated to Spynie Care Home, Elgin.

STEVEN (Mosstodloch). Hugh and family would like to thank all family, friends, and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards, telephone calls and floral tributes received following the sad loss of Evelyn. Thanks to Moray Council Carers, the staff of A&E and Ward 7 Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin, Seafield Hospital in Buckie and Fochabers Medical Practice for their dedication and medical support over the last number of years. Thanks to Rev. Jaco Boonzaaier for the beautiful service, Mrs Anne Bowie for her fitting tribute to Evelyn and the Mill of Tynet for catering. A special thanks to Laura of Joe Dawson Funeral Directors for her support and care throughout. Finally, a heartfelt thanks to all those who paid their last respects at Buckie Crematorium and who generously donated a sum of £640 to Alzheimer Scotland in memory of Evelyn. She will be sorely missed.