Acknowledgements

HENDERSON We are heartbroken to lose Steven so tragically, due to a fatal road incident, at his home, in Rio De Janeiro, on 25th May, but flowers, cards, messages and visits of sympathy have provided great comfort to all the family. A huge thank you to everyone. Steven was a much loved son to Linda and Eric, brother to Jill, nephew, uncle and a friend to many. In Brazil, he will be very much missed by his loving wife Elaine and his son Matheus. To home, he was a devoted papa. Steven will remain forever in our hearts.

SCOTT (Inverurie) Scotty, Sally, Jane, James and family would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, love and support extended to them by the way of cards, messages and flowers. Special thanks to the District Nurses from Inverurie Medical Practice, the medical and nursing team in ward 104 at ARI, to Jan Hughes for her comforting and fitting service, to the staff at Baldarroch Crematorium Crathes, to the team at Eric P Massie Funeral Directors for their kind and personal care throughout. Finally, many thanks to all who paid their last respects at Baldarroch Crematorium and for the generous donations received in aid of Scottish Liver Transplant Unit.

HAY Jenny and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy following the recent sad loss of Bill. Grateful thanks to Abbeyvale Nursing Home, Elgin for their care and support shown to all the family over the past few months. Sincere thanks to Rev Carol Ford for her visit and comforting funeral service, thanks also to Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for their support and efficient funeral arrangements and to The Mill House Hotel for the lovely teas. Finally, thank you to all who attended the crematorium and generously donated £364.50 to Alzheimer Scotland.

McKANDIE (Drumblade). Elma and family would sincerely like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by numerous cards, messages, telephone calls, visits and floral tributes following the sad loss of Peter (Ceilidh Tyme Band). Special thanks to all the dedicated staff at Rothieden also the community nurses for their utmost care and attention. Sincere thanks to Rev. Dr. Kay Gauld for her most uplifting and fitting service, to organist Jenny Stewart for fulfilling Peter's final wishes, to Colin and all the team at Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their kind and efficient handling of the funeral arrangements, to Jenny and staff at A&J Catering for the excellent teas also Lynne Mavor for her beautiful floral arrangements. Finally, to all who paid their last respects and so generously donated £983.63 to the Friends of Jubilee Hospital, Huntly.

ROY (Huntly). The family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness and support following the recent sad loss of Jane, a much loved mother, mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Heartfelt thanks to the carers from North-East Community Care during her time at home at Benmarik and subsequently to the excellent staff at Scott's Hospital Eventide Home in Huntly, as well as to the Community and Marie Curie Nurses for the care and attention provided over the last few weeks. Special thanks to Colin and the staff at Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their sensitive and professional handling of the funeral arrangements, to Rev Carol Ford and Rev Hugh Watt for providing such a personal and moving funeral service and to the Atholl Hotel, Aberdeen for providing welcome refreshments. We are also extremely grateful for the generous donations received in aid of the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen.

LEITH (Keith). Abbie, Alison, Elaine and Tony would like to thank all relatives and friends for the cards and messages received following the sad loss of Margaret. Thanks to all at Keith Health Centre, the Community Nurse Team, Dr Grays, Turner Memorial Hospital and Weston View Care Home for all the care that Margaret received. Thanks to The Reverend Wiekus Van Straaten for his comforting guidance and funeral service; to Philip McLean and his team at Frank S McLean and Son Funeral Directors for their care and guidance; to Mrs Emmott for the music; The Royal Hotel for the funeral teas, and to Lotus Petal for the flowers. Finally thanks to all who came to St Rufus Church and Broomhill and kindly donated £798.60 to St Rufus Church Funds. Forever in our hearts.

COOPER (Turriff). Jean and the family of the late Frankie wish to thank all their relatives, friends and neighbours for the lovely flowers, cards and visits on the sad loss of Frankie. Grateful thanks to Angela Johnson (Humanist) for her uplifting ceremony, also to George Clark and Frank, Funeral Directors for all their help. Finally, to RBL Turriff for the welcome refreshments.

MILNE (Portgordon). Ritchie and family would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy by the way of cards, flowers, telephone calls and messages that they received during their sad loss of Amanda. Special thanks to Dr Riddick and staff of Ardach Health Centre, staff of Seafield Hospital and Macmillan Nurse Tanya Shaw for their care given to Amanda. Thanks also to Sharon Short for her comforting service, William R. Mair Funeral Directors and The Mill House Hotel for the lovely teas.

MACDONALD (Huntly). Isobel, Alison and family of the late Charles Macdonald wish to sincerely thank all family, friends and neighbours for all the beautiful flowers, cards, messages and phone calls received after their recent sad loss. Grateful thanks to all staff at the Cardiology Wards in ARI and Rothieden, Huntly and to all the community and Marie Curie nurses for their respectful and professional care of Charlie. It was much appreciated. Thanks, are also due to all his carers who have attended this past year. Special thanks to the Rev Carol Ford for her comforting tribute, to Barron's for their beautiful flowers and to Colin and the team at Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their caring and accommodating handling of the funeral arrangements.

MACKAY (Turriff). Sandra and Roy would like to thank everyone who sent cards, attended Frances' funeral and sent donations. Special thanks to the staff in wards 101, 102, 402 and 403 at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the staff at Turriff Community Hospital who kept Frances comfortable and supported them at this difficult time. Sandra would like to thank all the staff at The Fife Arms, Turriff who have felt like a family to her and been there for her during the last five weeks. A special thank you to Nancy Simpson who has been a true friend to Frances for nearly 50 years. Thank you to all the staff, past and present, and the residents at Sim Gardens where Frances spent her last happy four years. Thanks also to the Rev. Kevin Gruer and George Clark, Funeral Director for their services.

NAPIER (Aberdeen/ Huntly). Kath and all the family would like to thank everyone who sent their kind messages and thoughts with phone calls, cards and flowers following the great loss of Ian. Special thanks to the Danestone Medical Centre doctors and nurses for all the care extended to both Ian and Kath. The NHS mobile crew, Amanda and Kyle and the lovely ambulance crew. Thanks as well to all the nursing staff in Ward 102 A.R.I. and especially Dr Tehreem Niazi for her time and care. Our grateful thanks to Colin and team at Ian Esslemont Funeral Services for all their hard work, the staff at both the Crematorium and The Village Hotel and not forgetting our Celebrant, John McRuvie, whose words at Ian's funeral were just perfect.

SINCLAIR (Huntly). Betty's family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, calls and flowers received following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Rev. Carol Ford for her comforting service, Fiona Forrest and her team for the lovely teas and to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their compassionate and caring funeral arrangements.

DAWSON The family of the late Dorothy would sincerely like to thank all those who kindly sent flowers, cards and messages, your kindness was a great comfort to us all.

MACKIE (Turriff/Huntlyhill). Alison, Julia and family would like to thank all for the kind expressions of sympathy they received following the sad loss of their dad "Jock". Thanks to carers, nurses and medical staff at Oldmeldrum and Turriff. Thanks also to staff at Yythanvale and Westbank. Grateful thanks to Cameron and Wendy of Norman Will Funeral Directors Ltd, to the Reverend Kevin Gruer for his comforting service and to all who paid their last respects. Will be sorely missed and forever in our hearts.

GARDYNE (Huntly). Kathleen and family were overwhelmed by the wonderful support at Stella's funeral service at St Margaret's R. C. Church. For the cards, condolences, flowers received and all expressions of sympathy extended to our family. To Father Kingsley Chigbo for his comforting final visit to Stella at Scott's Hospital and for the lovely Requiem Mass and attendance at the graveside. To Robert Main for the preparation of the music to accompany the hymns and all other incidental music. To Heather Murison for the Mass readings and to Leslie Buchanan for delivering the eulogy. To the staff and residents who took the time to watch the cortege come in past Scott's Hospital. To Ian Esslemont and staff for the caring and professional handling of the funeral arrangements and the journey to Wallakirk. Finally the Gardyne family owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Matrons and staff of Alexander Scott's. Our grateful thanks are extended to all.

GARDYNE (Huntly). Kathleen and family were overwhelmed by the wonderful support at Stella's funeral service at St Margaret's R. C. Church. For the cards, condolences, flowers received and all expressions of sympathy extended to our family. To Father Kingsley Chigbo for his comforting final visit to Stella at Scott's Hospital and for the lovely Requiem Mass and attendance at the graveside. To Robert Main for the preparation of the music to accompany the hymns and all other incidental music. To Heather Murison for the Mass readings and to Leslie Buchanan for delivering the eulogy. To the staff and residents who took the time to watch the cortege come in past Scott's Hospital. To Ian Esslemont and staff for the caring and professional handling of the funeral arrangements and the journey to Wallakirk. Finally the Gardyne family owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Matrons and staff of Alexander Scott's.

CLARK (Buckie). Moira and family would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards, flowers, telephone calls and personal messages received following their sad loss of Sandy. Grateful thanks to staff of Dr Gray's Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Rev Jaco Boonzaaier for his comforting service, William R. Mair Funeral Directors and Kim for the lovely teas. Finally heartfelt thanks to all who paid their last respects at the service and graveside and for their generous donations of £1445.77 for RNLI and Cancer Research.

REID (Findochty). The family of the late Jessie Reid wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their support by the way of cards, flowers, telephone calls and private messages. Thanks also to Parklands Care Home for their care and attention. Grateful thanks to Major's Isobel and Bruce Smith for their comforting service, William R. Mair Funeral Directors for funeral arrangements. Special thanks to all who paid their lasts respects as the cortege was leaving Jessie's house and for attending the service.

FOWLIE (BUCKIE). Catherine and family would like to thank everyone for the many thoughtful and kind expressions of sympathy received following the sad loss of John. Sincere thanks to the staff at Netherha and Wakefield Care Homes for the great care and kindness they have shown. Grateful thanks to Jean Forbes for a positive, comforting service, Alan Buchan for the beautiful music, Mary and David and all at Joe Dawson Funeral Directors for their dignified handling of the arrangements and Boda for the lovely flowers. Thank you to all the representatives of the local organisations John was involved with, for your presence at the service.

HYDE (Huntly). The family of the late Masie would like to thank all friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards and messages received following their recent sad loss. Thank you to Rev. Thomas Calder for his comforting service. Special thanks to Jenny and her team from A&J Catering for providing a lovely tea and to Charlie from the Crown Bar for his hospitality. Grateful thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for all their support and for looking after Masie and the family, to R. Barron & Son for the beautiful flowers and kind words. Finally, to all those who donated the sum of £171.00 in aid of Friends of Jubilee Hospital.