Acknowledgements

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.

MACKIE The family of Reg would like to thank everybody who paid their last respects and who kindly donated £1190 to the Macmillan Nurses.

MASSON (Alves). The family of the late Frances Masson (Fran) would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for cards, flowers and kind messages after the sad loss of their mam. Thanks also to Dr Kelly for his continued care and attention throughout mam's later years, and also all the nurses and staff at Linkwood Medical Centre, district nurses, community care team, Moray Council social carers and Marie Curie nurses. Special thanks also to our cousin Moira for her help and support. Pastor Vic Cameron for honouring mam's wish that he conduct her service which was very comforting, with fond memories of our wonderful mam and also Vic's added personal touch. Also, to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors for their excellent service, advice and support. There will be a donation in mam's memory to Marie Curie.

ROYAN Jim and the entire family would like to thank the very many people who made the celebration of Jean's life on Thursday, 21st April, 2022 possible and special. Firstly, thanks must go to everyone behind Jean's excellent medical care; our on GP Dr Sarah MacGregor, the staff of Dr Gray's Hospital and Ward 106 HDU in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Special thanks to Dan Ralph and the staff of Moray Crematorium for their dignified and caring service. Immense gratitude to the staff and pupils at Gordonstoun School who made the thanksgiving service possible in a place so close to Jean's heart, in particular Andrew Lyall, Christian Collett, Stephen Kirkwood and Rob Stokes. To Duffus Hall for allowing our presence to chat and reminisce, and The Harbour Hotel in Burghead for the excellent catering. Particular mention must be made of our dear friends Ron Duncan and Jim Brown who spoke of Jean perfectly and the professional and empathetic care and service of Rev Jenny Adams. And lastly to each and every person who attended and everyone who has reached out to all the family in so many ways, thank you; an inadequate word but it's all we have. We were overwhelmed by your generosity and a total of £2000 will be divided between CLAN Moray and The British Heart Foundation.

ROSS (Elgin). Shona, Mark, Steven and family would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for all their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them on their sad loss of Dod. Grateful thanks to everyone involved with Dod's medical care throughout his illness. Special thanks to Kirsty Williams for her lovely service, Graham J. Funeral Directors for their excellent professional service and The Sunninghill Hotel for the catering. The collection amounted to £186 and will be donated to Marie Curie.

McIVOR (Elgin). Grace and Helen would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, flowers and messages of support following their sad loss of Jimmy. Thanks to Janet Donnelly for her kindness and for conducting a beautiful service and to John Mackay and the staff of W.G. Catto Funeral Directors for their professional and friendly service. Also a sincere thank you to all who donated, your generosity raised the sum of £230.00 for The Elgin golf club.

FARISH The family of Kevan would like to say a big thank you to all who came to Kevan's funeral, donated money so generously and those who came up to Forres Golf Club for refreshments. Many thanks to all who sent flowers, cards and messages, it has been a great comfort to us all. Grateful thanks to Callum for his sympathetic caring arrangements of Kevan's funeral and to Willie of Tom Ross & Sons. The dedication you show to your job shines through. Thanks to Lesley the humanist for a wonderful service and heartfelt thanks to all the paramedics who worked tirelessly to help Kevan, it has been very much appreciated. Total money raised from donations £460 which will be split between British Heart Foundation and Forres Area Soccer Sevens. Thank you all.

MUNRO (Elgin). John, Lorraine and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, flowers and messages of support following their sad loss of Nessie. Thanks to Janet Donnelly for her kindness and for conducting a beautiful service and to John Mackay and the staff of W.G. Catto Funeral Directors for their professional and friendly service. Also a sincere thank you to all who donated, your generosity raised the sum of £487.00 for The Quarriers, Elgin.

MILNE (Elgin). The family of the late Hamish Milne would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy following the sudden passing of our much loved brother. Grateful thanks to Bob Proctor of W.G. Catto Funeral Directors, to Laura Gordon for her uplifting service and to The Laichmoray for the teas. Sincere thanks to all who attended the funeral service and generously donated to Cancer Research.

SCOTT Myrtle, Byron and Andrew would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy following their recent sad loss of Raymond Scott (Scottie). They would also like to give special thanks to the Doctors at Linkwood Medical, the District Nurses and to Allied Carers for their invaluable care shown to Scottie these last few months. Thanks also to Mr Swanson, Deborah Nealon and Helen Noble for making it a beautiful service, and to all the staff at W G Catto Funeral Directors for their care and attention. Thanks to the Sunninghill for refreshments and thanks to all who contributed to the sum of £420.00 which was kindly raised for the Ukrainian Appeal.

WILSON Alex and Cheryl would like to thank everyone who paid their last respects to dad at the Church and graveside. Also thanks to the Rev. Gordon Mackenzie for his lovely service, Spynie Care Home and Lossie Nurses for caring for dad in his last months. And lastly, thanks to Steven Thomson & Son for their caring attention with the funeral arrangements.

SOUTER Iris, Marlene, Lorna, Lindsay and families would like to thank most sincerely everyone for the kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy and support extended to them by way of flowers, cards, phone calls and visits following their sad loss of Stewart, a loving husband, dad, granda and great-granda. Thanks to Dr Susan MacFadyen, District Nurses and CC team Moray Coast Medical Practice, Macmillan, Marie Curie, Mark Easton and staff. Special thanks to Alec Campbell for conducting the service, Dan and Danny Ralph for their excellent care and professionalism, Evelyn and ladies for the lovely tea. Finally thank you to those who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and very generously donated to CLAN Lossie and Marie Curie.

McCULLOCH - David "Cuffy" (Grantown-on-Spey). Shona, David, Carmen and Gary wish to sincerely thank everyone for the kindness and support shown to them following the sad loss of Cuffy. We are overwhelmed by the amount of cards, flowers, messages, phone calls, visits, homebaking and food packages received. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the service and lined the street to ensure that Cuffy got the huge send off he deserved. Thank you to Rev. Mary Duncanson for her uplifting service and to Stella MacKenzie, organist, and George on the sound system. Special thanks to Gillian Councill and Dave McKenzie for their contributions during the service. Thank you to Fiona's Flower Studio for the beautiful floral tributes and to the Fire Service, Daniel Jack and piper Sandy McDonnell for leading the cortege. Huge thanks to Flo and staff and Craiglynne Hotel for the superb afternoon tea and hospitality. Thank you again to the community nurses and Grant House staff for the wonderful care and support shown to us all and to Helen and staff at Grantown Pharmacy. To our wonderful family and friends who have been there for us all throughout the past 8 years, but especially the past 2 years, when Cuffy's health deteriorated. Finally, sincere thanks to all at Lindsay Jack & Son Funeral Directors for the dignity, compassion and professionalism shown and the meticulous arrangements, ensuring that Cuffy got the send off he so deserved. The generous amount of £2310 will be shared by the 6 beneficiaries. Thank you to all who donated.

SMITH (Elgin). Denny, Susan and Carole would like to thank all relatives, friends, work colleagues and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received by way of cards, flowers, messages and visits following the sad loss of Sheila. Grateful thanks to the Maryhill Group Practice and Ward 5 Dr Gray's Hospital for their care and attention. Sincere thanks to Graham J Rattray, Funeral Directors for their support, guidance and professionalism and to Christine McWhirter for her comforting service, to Room to Bloom for the beautiful floral tributes and to the Laichmoray Hotel for the lovely tea. Finally a heartfelt thank you to all who paid their respects at the church and graveside, generously donating the sum of £650 for Alzheimer's Research UK.

FLETT Olga, Diana, Ingrid and families would like to thank all who attended their dad's funeral and for the beautiful flowers, cards and calls received at this sad time. We would also like to thank Fochabers Medical Practice, Abbeyvale Care Home and Dr. Gray's Hospital staff, Rev Geoff McKee for his kind words, Bridge 45 for lunch and special thanks to Steven, Stevie, Kristy and Graeme for smoothing the passage. Collection for Dementia UK raised £400, thanks to all for contributing.

INNES Bonnica, Martyn and family would like to sincerely thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them personally, by cards, messages and telephone calls. Special thanks to HDU staff at Dr Grays Hospital, Moray Council Carers, Nurses at Elgin Health Centre Maryhill and Shared Lives, especially Louise. Thanks also to Bob and staff at W.G. Catto Funeral Directors, Reverend Sonia Palmer, the Laichmoray Hotel, all those who paid their respects at the service and graveside and for the generous donations to the Elgin Darby and Joan Club.

GRANT (Elgin). Jackie, Lauren, Kirstie and Katie would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the very many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them through cards, telephone calls, floral tributes and visits following the recent sudden loss of Stan. Our sincere thanks to the emergency services for their professional and caring attention. To Laura Moon for the comforting service and W.G.Catto Funeral Directors for their caring arrangements and guidance. To all who paid their last respects to Stan and lastly to all who generously donated £753 to British Heart and Lung Foundation.

FALCONER The family of the late Robin Falconer, Rae, Ronald and Daniel would like to express their gratitude for the support of friends, family and the local community. In particular to all those who attended the service at Duffus kirk to celebrate the life of Robin. Special thanks to all of his carers, associates and friends who we show great respect and heartfelt thanks towards. The sum of £830.50 was raised for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.

SIM June, Gary, Paul, Allan, Amanda and families would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the numerous cards, messages of sympathy and the many floral tributes received during their recent sad loss of Meggie. Special Thanks to the District and Marie Curie nurses for the kindness and compassion shown to Meggie in her last few hours, Ailie MacLeod for the most fitting of services, piper Brian McKenzie for his beautiful rendition of Highland Cathedral at the graveside, Andrew, Liz and Kelly for their care, support and excellent funeral services at such a difficult time, The Laichmoray Hotel for the lovely teas and to those who braved the wild and wintry weather to pay their respects at the funeral home and graveside.