John, Shirley and Jake would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy and to those able to attend the funeral of Helen Malcolm. A special thanks to Rev. Janet Easton Berry for the uplifting service, and with much gratitude to Buds and blooms for her exceptional flowers and to the Northern Sands for a for the lovely food and refreshments provided. A special thanks to Sanders and his staff, who were incredibly helpful and supportive during this difficult time. Finally, thanks to everyone who contributed to the collection of £513.25 raised for the Dementia UK and British Heart Foundation charities.

The Mackenzie family would like to thank their family and friends who comforted and supported them following the passing of Alastair. Your visits, flowers, food, cards, phone calls and texts have been deeply appreciated. Special thanks to Sanders and colleagues for their professionalism, guidance and care. To Sarah Wilkinson for delivering such a beautiful and meaningful eulogy. Grateful thanks to everyone who attended the restroom service, The Flower Patch for the lovely floral arrangements, The Seaforth Club and Amalie for the excellent buffet. Finally thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the graveside and for their kind donations of £571.80.

Ishbel, Craig and Daniel would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy and attendance at our darling Andrew's celebration of life. A special thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for the uplifting service, and with much gratitude to Jan Sutherland for her exceptional flowers. A special thanks to Sanders and his wonderful staff, who were a great source of support and were incredibly helpful during the most difficult time, ensuring our precious Andrew had a special send off, befitting of what he deserved. A heart felt thanks to all of Andrew's colleagues and dear friends at the Royal Mail who did him proud with the guard of honour. Thanks to Amalie's for the catering and Seaforth Club for their hospitality. Finally thanks to everyone who contributed to the collection of £1430.00, raised for the CJD research foundation, a charity in great need for continued research and raising awareness of this devasting disease.

Brenda and family would like to thank family and friends for the many cards, calls, messages, flowers and baking received following the sad passing of Clive, special thanks to Heather Stewart, for her uplifting service and to Sanders and staff at Sinclair’s Funeral Directors for the professional handling of funeral arrangements. To Frances Flower Patch for the beautiful floral arrangements and to the staff at Norseman Hotel for the lovely food and excellent service. Finally thanks to everyone who paid their last respects and donated generously with £900.50 going to Caithness Heart Support Group.

Kira and Shena would like to thank everyone who attended Eddies funeral. Thanks to Haley for the eulogy and to Chris for making it a very special tribute to Eddie. A special thanks to his biker family who have been so generous and to all who came to the crematorium it was an amazing sight and one Eddie would have been very proud of. Thank you for your kind donations. Our thanks to Sanders and Dawn who supported us at every step for their kindness and professionalism all of which helped us give a special man the best send off we could in difficult circumstances.

Jennifer, Audrey, Faye & family would like to thank everyone for cards, messages & flowers they received on the passing of their mum (Beenie) East Banks, Wick formerly of Keiss.
Thanks to Heather Stewart for the lovely & fitting service, the poem chosen by Mrs Stewart was beautifully appropriate, Sanders and Dawn at Sinclair's for their handling of the arrangements, assistance, care & support at the sad & difficult time we faced, also to Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flowers.
The family would also like to pay thanks again to NHS Care at Home & Lesley Campbells team for their dedicated care they gave to our mum over the years. Finally thank you to everyone that came to pay their respects & donated to the Bignold Wing & Wick Players with the generous amount of £290 being split equally between them.

The family of the late Peter Gunn (Wick) would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy received following their sad loss. Special thanks to the staff of Caithness General Hospital for their compassionate care. Grateful thanks to Sinclair Funeral Directors for their professional arrangements, to Sarah Wilkinson for an uplifting service, to Jan Sutherland Floristry for the beautiful flowers, and to Mackays Hotel for their hospitality. Finally, thank you to all who came to pay their last respects and who generously donated the sum of £600 to the Bignold Ward at Caithness General Hospital.

Eileen, Gordon, Ivan and families would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the many cards, calls, messages, flowers and baking received following the sad passing of John. Special thanks to Lorna Clarke for her uplifting service and to Sanders and staff at Sinclair Funeral Directors for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements. To Jan Sutherland Floristry for the beautiful floral arrangements and to the staff at Mackays Hotel for their excellent service. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their last respects and donated so generously with £1277 going to Caithness Heart Support Group.

Sandy and the family would like to thank all their family and friends for the overwhelming cards, messages, phone calls and flowers they received following the passing of Irene. A special thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for her uplifting service and to Sanders at Sinclair Funeral Directors for his professional manner and support. Thanks also to the Queens Hotel for the catering. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended the service and graveside. Donations of £520.00 have been donated to Guide Dogs for the Blind and Macmillan Nurses.

Marge, James, David, Karen, Lois and family would like to sincerely thank everyone for the many cards, flowers, visits and phone calls received following the sad passing of Noel. Special thanks to Reverend Heather Stewart for conducting such a beautiful service, and to Sanders and the staff at Clair Harper Funeral Directors / Sinclair Restrooms for their professionalism, care and guidance.
Grateful thanks to everyone who attended the service, to The Flower Patch for the lovely floral arrangement, and to the staff at Mackays Hotel for their excellent service and refreshments. Finally, thank you all for the kind donations, with £1,170 raised for Caithness Heart Support Group and local Macmillan Nurses.

Ian, Margaret, Lynne and Hugh would like to sincerely thank their family and friends for the many cards, flowers and phone calls received following the sad passing of Esther. Special thanks to Rev. Matt Alexander for delivering such a beautiful service, thanks to Sanders and staff at Sinclair Funeral Directors for their professionalism, guidance and support and to the ladies and gentlemen of the Wick Baptist Church for their lovely refreshments after the service. Thanks also to Jan Sutherland and The Flower Patch for the beautiful flower arrangements and to everyone who attended both the service and the graveside. And once again thank you to all the Carers who looked after Esther in the past years. The collection at the service raised £681.86 which will be donated to local charities.

Marlyn and the family would like to thank their family and friends who offered comfort and support following the sudden passing of Dodo. Your visits, cards, messages, phone calls, food and flowers have been deeply appreciated.
Special thanks to Heather Stewart for her comforting service, Sanders at Sinclair Funeral Directors for their support and professional handling of funeral arrangements, Buds n Blooms for their creative flowers, the staff at the Norseman Hotel for their excellent refreshments and extended thanks to Ian and Wendy Campbell.
Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their last respects and for their kind donations of £1269 for the local RNLI.

Wilma, Lyndsay, Graeme, Rory and Lucy would like to sincerely thank their family and friends for the many cards, messages, phone calls, food, flowers and thoughtful gifts received following the sad passing of Peter.
Special thanks go to Rev. Heather Stewart for delivering such a beautiful service which captured Peter’s character perfectly. Grateful thanks also to Sanders and the staff at Sinclair Funeral Directors for their professionalism, guidance and support, and to the staff at Mackay’s Hotel for the lovely refreshments after the service.
Thanks are also extended to Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flower arrangements, and to everyone who attended both the service and the graveside. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Pentland View who cared for Peter with such kindness during his stay and who continue to look after Wilma.
The collection at the service raised £1100, which will be donated to the Pentland View Residents’

Marcia and family would like to thank everyone for their kind expression of sympathy by the way of cards, flowers, baking/food, messages following the sad loss of Ian. A heartfelt thank you to Ian’s Carers, Caithness General Hospital, Community nurses, Ambulance crew and the Halkirk medical practice especially Dr Maria Wybrew. A special thank you to Sanders and Dawn for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements and Lorna Clarke for a comforting service.

The family of the late Elizabeth Mackenzie (Elsie) warmly thank all who attended her funeral services in Wick Harbour Mission and at Strathconon Burial Ground. Thanks also to Rev Howard Stone, Rev John de la Haye and Clair Harper & Son, Undertakers. Thanks to all who donated the sum of £400 for Blythswood Care and Cats’ Protection League. Thanks also to Wick Harbour Mission, Wick Free Church and Red Poppy Strathpeffer for excellent catering.

Jamie and the family would like to thank all their family and friends for the overwhelming cards, messages, phone calls and flowers they received following the sudden passing of Fiona. A special thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for her uplifting service and to Sanders at Sinclair Funeral Directors for his professional manner and support. Thanks also to the Andrew at the Norseman Hotel for the catering after the funeral and Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flower arrangements. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended the service and graveside. Donations of £1000 have been donated to Caithness Heart Support Group and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.

Heartfelt thanks from Alistair and family to all who offered comfort and support on the loss of Marna/mum. Your visits, cards, flowers, gifts and messages are deeply appreciated. Thank you to Sarah Wilkinson for her comforting service that so captured Marna’s essence, to Jan Sutherland for her creativity and beautiful flowers and to Sharon, Ped and staff of the Queens for refreshments and hospitality. Special thanks to Alistair Miller for his moving piping at the graveside. Thank you to Clair Harper and Son, Sanders, Dawn and staff for their professional and sensitive funeral arrangements. Thank you to all who paid last respects at the service. Thank you to the staff at Caithness general hospital and special thanks to the Seaview care home who took such compassionate care of mum, and to all who donated £1097.37 to the Seaview care home comfort fund in Marna’s name.

Rob and family wish to express their gratitude to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy, extended to them by the way of cards, messages, flowers, baking and visits they received following the sad loss of Alison . Thanks to Rev Heather Stewart for a comforting service and The Flower Patch for the beautiful flowers. A special thank you to Sanders and staff for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements, and to all who paid their last respects at the service and graveside. Finally for the kind donations in aid of Local Macmillan Nurses and the Rosebank Ward.

Wilma’s family would like extend their heartfelt thanks to all who offered comfort and support following the loss of our beloved wife / mother, Wilma. Your visits, cards, flowers, and messages have been deeply appreciated. Thank you to Sarah Wilkinson for a comforting service, to Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flower arrangements and to Murray & Ellie of the Mackay’s Hotel for the excellent refreshments and comforting hospitality. A special thanks to Sanders and staff at Clair Harpers & Son for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the service and for the kind donations in aid of Caithness Ambulance Services who supported Wilma & her family extensively during her illness.

The Duffy family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy, extended to them by way of cards, messages, flowers, baking / food and visits they received following the sad loss of John. Thanks to Rev Matt Alexander for a comforting service, special thanks to Clair Harper & Son for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements. To the Flower Patch and Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flower arrangements and to the Norseman Hotel for the excellent refreshments. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the graveside and for the kind donations of £1003.92 in aid of SCAA.

The McAdie family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy, extended to them by way of cards, messages, flowers, baking / food and visits they received following the sad loss of Bill. Thanks to Rev Heather Stewart for a comforting service, to Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flower arrangements and to the Nethercliffe Hotel for the excellent refreshments. A special thanks to Sanders and staff at Clair Harpers & Son for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the graveside and for the kind donations of £1000 in aid of local charities in Caithness. Laurandy Centre and Caithness Heart Support Group

The family of the late Angus, (Cormy) would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy. We would like to thank Rev. Heather Stewart for a comforting service, the organist Steven Sinclair, The Flower Patch, Amilie’s Catering and Sinclair’s Funeral Directors for their caring and professional services. Thank you all who attended the funeral and donated the sum of £780 for SCAA and CMHSG. At peace.

George and family, would like to thank all their family and friends for the cards, messages, phone calls and flowers they received following the death of Jessie, (Jeanie). A special thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for her uplifting service, and to Sanders at Sinclair Funeral Directors for his professional manner and support. Thanks also to the Harper’s Function Bar for the catering after the funeral, Finally, thanks to everyone who attended the service and graveside. Donations for Caithness Heart Support Group came to £275.

The family of the late Chrissie Polson, Lybster wishes to sincerely thank friends and family for all their kind expressions of sympathy. Thank you to the wonderful staff in the Rosebank Ward for their compassionate care. Special heartfelt thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for her comforting and uplifting service, to Steven Sinclair organist, Gladys Gunn for the beautiful flowers in the church, The River Bothy for catering, The Flower Patch for floral tributes.Thanks to Sanders and staff at Sinclair's Funeral Directors for their excellent handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, thank you to everyone who came to pay their last respects and generously donated £900 for SCAA and Kidney Research. Chrissie will be dearly missed but will live in our hearts forever.

Kristen and family, would like to thank all their family and friends for the cards, messages, phone calls and flowers they received following the death of William (Willie). A special thanks to John Nugent for his uplifting service, and to Sanders at Sinclair Funeral Directors for his professional manner and support. Thanks also to the Mervyn and Helen at the Nethercliffe Hotel for the catering after the funeral, and to Jan Sutherland Floristry for the beautiful Flower arrangements. They would also like to give thanks to all Caithness General Hospital staff, who looked after Willie with care and kindness, during his final days. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended the service and graveside. Donations for Caithness Heart Support Group came to £622.45.

Trish, Gavin, Deborah and family would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, flowers, phone calls, messages, baking/food and visits they received following the sad loss of Dave. A special thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for her comforting service, Sanders and his team for their professional and efficient funeral arrangements, The Flower Patch for the beautiful flowers and The Norseman Hotel for refreshments. Sincere thanks to The Pearson Practice for all their help, with special thanks to Pat. Finally thank you to everyone who paid their last respects and who gave so generously to the collection. The sum of £1193.20 was raised and will be donated to Bowel Cancer UK and Macmillan Nurses.

Alan, Lynn and family would like to thank all their family and friends for the cards, messages, phone calls and flowers they received following the death of their mum Marion. A special thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for her uplifting service and to Sanders at Sinclair Funeral Directors for his professional manner and support. Thanks also to the Andrew at the Norseman Hotel for the catering after the funeral and The Flower Patch for the beautiful Flower arrangements. They would also like to give thanks to all Caithness General A&E staff, Ambulance Service and Raigmore staff who looked after mum so well with care and kindness. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended the service and graveside. All donations have been donated to Wick Flowers.

Gordon, Catherine, Lindsay and extended family would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of sympathy by way of cards, messages, flowers, home baking, food and visits received following the sudden loss of Des & Norma. Special thanks to Caithness General Hospital, Ambulance Service and to Sanders and the staff at Clair Harpers & Son for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flower arrangements and the Norseman Hotel for the catering. Sincere appreciation to Linda Broadley for her comforting words at the church and graveside. Finally, to all who paid their last respects and so generously donated the sum of £1490 which will be divided between Children's Hospices Across Scotland and Befrienders Caithness.

Rhona, Angus, Kevin and family would like to thank family and friends for the cards, messages and flowers they received following the death of their mum Jean. Thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for her uplifting service and to Sanders at Sinclair Funeral Directors for all the help and advice given to them. Thanks also to the Nethercliffe Hotel for the catering after the funeral and The Flower Patch for the beautiful Flower arrangements. They would also give thanks to all the carers and community nurses who helped Jean for the past few years, including Pulteney House who looked after mum so well with care and kindness. Finally thanks to everyone who attended the service and graveside.

Sadie Leith and extended family would like to thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy on the sad loss of Sadie’s sister Isabel. Sincere thanks also to the staff at the Caithness General Hospital for their professional support and care of Isabel and the family. Grateful thanks also to the staff at Harpers funeral directors, Jan Sutherland Floristry and Andrew and all the staff at the Norseman Hotel. Sadie and family would also like to express their appreciation of Matt Alexander for his thoughtful and comforting words at the church and graveside. Thanks also to Wick Baptist church who provided tea and refreshments following the service for Isabel. Finally the family would like to thank all those who donated to the chosen charities.

The family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy by way of flowers, baking, cards, messages and visits following the sad loss of Ellen. Sincere thanks to Caithness General Hospital Emergency Department and Pulteney House Care Home for their care and kindness shown to Ellen. Thanks also to Sanders and staff for the caring and professional handing of arrangements. To Sarah Wilkinson, Humanist Celebrant for her comforting service. Flower Patch for the beautiful flower arrangements and the Norseman Hotel for the catering. Finally, to all who paid their last respects and so generously donated the sum of £580.00 which will be divided between Pulteney House Amenities Fund and Laurandy Centre.

Margaret and family would like to sincerely thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, messages, flowers, home baking, food and visits on their recent sad loss of John. Sincere thanks also to all staff at Three Harbours Medical Centre and District Nurses; the staff from Centred for their dedicated attention; the Marie Curie nurse who attended; Ambulance crews and staff at Caithness General Hospital and staff at Renal Unit in Raigmore Hospital. Thanks to Sanders and the staff at Sinclair’s Funeral Directors for their excellent service. Thanks to Fiona Polson for her delicious catering. Thanks also to The Flower Patch for the floral arrangements. Finally huge thanks to Heather Stewart for her comforting words both at home and at the graveside.

Janet and family would like to thank everyone for all of their kind messages of sympathy received following the sudden loss of Alastair, (Goldie). Special thanks to Caithness General Hospital Wick, and to Sanders and all staff at Clair Harper’s and Son for their professional and compassionate handling of funeral arrangements. A special thanks to Jan at Jan Sutherland Floristry for the beautiful floral tributes. Grateful thanks to Norseman Hotel for the beautiful tea. Also grateful thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for a very comforting service. The family would also like to thank everyone for their kind donations totalling £892.80 for Caithness Heart Support Group.

The family would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of sympathy received following the sad loss of James. Special thanks to Caithness General Hospital and the carers for their exceptional care, and to Sanders and the staff at Clair Harpers & Son for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Grateful thanks also to Amalie’s Catering for the beautiful tea and to Flower Patch for the lovely floral tributes. Sincere appreciation to Matt Alexander for his comforting words at the church and graveside. The family would also like to thank everyone for their generous donations, totalling £300.10, in aid of Caithness Rural Transport 

Catherine and family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their sympathy by way of cards, letters, flowers, and visits they received from family, friends and well-wishers. Our heartfelt thanks to the District and Macmillan nurses for their kindness and care, all staff within Three Harbours Medical Practice over the years and to all staff at Right Pharmacy, High Street. Thank you to Clair Harper and Son for their professional and efficient service

Mary and family wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards and messages received following the loss of James. Thanks to Sanders and his staff for his kindness and guidance, and also to Rev. Linda Broadley for her comforting service. The Flower Patch for their beautiful floral arrangements and Mackay’s Hotel for the refreshments provided. The family thank all those who attended the funeral service. A special thanks to staff at Ward 4B Raigmore Hospital and Ambulance Crews. A sum of £450.50 was raised for the local R.N.L.I.

Mary, David, Gavin and family would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral of Sandra, also for cards, letters and flowers. Our heartfelt thanks to all nurses who attended Sandra at home, also Macmillan Nurses, all staff of the Highland Hospice who were so kind and caring. Thanks to Rev. John Nugent for his comforting service, Clair Harper and Son for their professional and efficient arrangements and staff at the Nethercliffe Hotel. Many thanks to all who donated to Highland Hospice which came to £1205.00.

Wilma and family would like to thank everyone for the messages, cards, flowers and sympathy they received on the sad loss of Boy. Our heartfelt thanks also goes to the staff at Pearson Practice and Caithness General hospital for the care they delivered to Boy over the years. Thanks to Rev Broadley for the comforting service and Clair Harper & Sons Funeral Directors for their professional and efficient arrangements. Thanks also to Murray and staff at Mackays hotel.

Margaret and family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy cards, messages and flowers received after the loss of George. Special thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for a comforting service, Sanders and staff for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements, Flower Daze for the beautiful floral tributes and the Norseman for the excellent refreshments. Finally thanks to all who paid their last respects and who donated to the collection.

The family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy, extended to them by way of cards, messages, flowers they received following the sad loss of Dot. Thanks to Rev Duncan Macleod for a comforting service, to Norma Sinclair for playing the organ. Thanks to Sanders and staff at Clair Harpers & Son for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the graveside and for the kind donations in aid of Renal Unit Caithness.

Wullie, Michael Valerie Kevin and families would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness shown to them following the sad loss of this beautiful lady Essie through cards, phone calls, flowers, visits and home baking. Special thanks to Kevin Stewart for his caring and kind words during the service and blessing of Mams life. We would also like to thank Sanders and team for their guidance and professional handling of all the arrangements. A big thank you to the support from Highland Hospice Inverness in the past three month and mams carers which there were many, Helen and Mervin Hill for the refreshments following the funeral and flower patch for the beautiful floral tributes, thanks also to Maureen and mams brother Johnnie for supporting us through this hard time
Thanks also to those who attended and helped us celebrate Mum's life and donated a total of over £400

Lynne, Robbie and family would like to thank everyone for the many kind expressions extended to them by the way of cards, messages, flowers and visits following the loss of their dad and grandad, Hamish.
Sincere thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for a lovely personal service, Clair Harper & Son for their efficient arrangements, The Flower Patch for the beautiful floral arrangement, Amalies Catering for the lovely food, The Seaforth Club for refreshments. The Rosebank and A&E staff in CGH for the care Hamish received, the Laurandy centre and Caithness Rural Transport for their dedication and kindness and Lesley Thain and staff for all the care and support given throughout the last couple of years.
A special thank you to the local lifeboat crew for going above and beyond to show their respect and say a final farewell to Hamish during his last journey from the lifeboat station.
A final thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the restrooms and who gave so generously to the collection which amounted to £559.00 in aid of the local RNLI.

Bill and family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy, extended to them by way of cards, messages, flowers, baking / food and visits they received following the sad loss of Anne. Thanks to Rev Heather Stewart for a comforting service, to Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flower arrangements and to Mackay’s Hotel for the excellent refreshments. A special thanks to Sanders and staff at Clair Harpers & Son for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements. A special thanks to Lesley Thain & staff for their help and care over the years and to the Laurandy Centre and Riverside Care Home for their care, dedication, and kindness. Finally, thank you to everyone who paid their last respects at the graveside and for the kind donations of £1000 in aid of Laurandy and Alzheimer’s Scotland Caithness.

Jacqueline, Maureen and families sincerely thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, messages, flowers, baking/food and visits they received following the sad loss of their mum Joan (Joey). A special thanks to Jan Miller for her beautiful service, Sanders and staff at Clair Harper & Son funeral directors for their professional and efficient arrangements, The Flower Patch for the beautiful floral arrangements and Kats Kups for an excellent tea. Sincere thanks also to all who attended the service and kindly donated the sum of £823.35 which is being donated to local charities.

The family wishes to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, messages, flowers, food, baking, visits and help following the sad death of Margaret (Peggy). A special thanks to Rev. Janet Easton Berry for a beautiful service, Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors for their professional & efficient arrangements, to Seaview Hotel for an excellent teas. Finally thank you to all who paid their respects and donated £784 to Seaview House Residents fund.

Edith wishes to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, messages, flowers, food, baking, visits and help following the sad death of her husband, Alexander (Dickie). A special thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for a beautiful service, Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors for their professional & efficient arrangements, to Flower Daze & Jan Sutherland for the wonderful floral arrangements and Seaview Hotel for an excellent teas. Finally thank you to all who paid their respects.

The family of the late Willie Smith would like to thank everyone for all the kindness shown to them. For the kind messages, flowers, visitors and for all the food that was kindly made. A special thank you to Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors for their kindness and guidance, Rev. Heather Stewart for such a personal service and to the staff of Rosebank Wing for the care given to Willie and all the family. The sum of £800 was raised which will be donated to Caithness Hearing and Sight Care.

The family of the late Derry Robertson would like to thank everyone for flowers, cards, messages and baking. A special thank you to Sarah Wilkinson for a beautiful service, Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors for support and kindness. The Seaforth Club and staff for refreshments. Thank you to everyone that attended and donated the sum of £875 raised for Macmillan Nurses.

Jean, Fiona, Lorna and families sincerely thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, messages, flowers, baking and visits following the sad loss of our beloved husband, dad and grandad Ewen. Special thanks to Rev Heather Stewart for such a comforting and personal service and to all the staff in Caithness General Hospital for their compassionate care of Ewen. Thank you to Clair Harper & Son for their efficient handling of funeral arrangements, to Jan Sutherland for the beautiful flowers and to the Norseman Hotel for their excellent refreshments. Finally thanks to all who paid their last respects at the restrooms and who gave so generously for the retiring collection, which amounted to £887.00, and which will be donated to Caithness Hearing & Sight Care.

Alan and family would like to thank all friends, relatives for flowers, cards, messages and kind thoughts following the sad loss of wife and mum Mary (Irene). Sincere thanks to Rev. Janet Easton-Berry for her personal and comforting service, also Sanders Harper and team, Funeral Directors, for their professional and efficient arrangements. Many thanks to Jan Sutherland for the absolutely beautiful floral tributes and Ulbster Arms for the refreshments after the service. Finally thanks to all those who attended the service and graveside to pay their final respects. The sum off £560 was raised which will be donated to the Caithness RDA.

David, Fiona and families would like to thank all friends and relatives for flowers, cards, messages, baking, and kind thoughts following the sad loss of their Dad (David). Sincere thanks to Sarah Wilkinson of the Humanist Society Scotland for her personal and touching service, also Sanders Harper and team, Funeral Directors, for their professional and efficient arrangements. Many thanks to the Flower Patch for the beautiful floral tribute and the Nethercliffe Hotel for the refreshments after the service. Special mention to all the wonderful staff in Caithness General Hospital, Raigmore Hospital Inverness and the staff of the Ambulance Service. Finally, thanks to all those that attended Dad's service and graveside to pay their final respects especially those who travelled from far and wide. The sum off £561.86 was raised which will be donated to the Renal Department of Caithness General Hospital".

Kate, Michael James and families would like to thank all friends, relatives for flowers, cards, messages, baking, food and kind thoughts following the sad loss of their Mum (Ethel). Sincere thanks to Rev. Janet Easton-Berry for her personal and comforting service, also Sanders Harper and team, Funeral Directors, for their professional and efficient arrangements. Many thanks to Jan Sutherland for the absolutely beautiful floral tributes and Seaview Hotel for the refreshments after the service. Special mention to all the wonderful and caring nurses/staff on Rosebank wing Caithness General Hospital. Finally thanks to all those that visited Mum during her short illness and everyone who attended the service and graveside to pay their final respects. The sum off £1240 was raised which will be donated to the Caithness and Orkney MS Society.

Mary, boys and family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all the kind expressions of sympathy by cards, food, flowers and visits on the very sad loss of David, the best partner, amazing dad, step-dad, proud grandad, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Special thanks to Humanist Sarah Wilkinson, Radiotherapy & Oncology depts ARI, Raigmore and Rosebank & A&E Caithness General Hospital for David’s compassionate care, Shirley and Sarah from the Local Macmillan team and a short visit from Community Nurses Karen and Anne. Thanks to Clair Harper & Son for their efficient funeral arrangements, Flower Patch for the flowers, Assembly rooms, Amalie’s Catering for the lovely food and the Seaforth club for the refreshments. Finally thank you for those who paid their last respects and the amazing collection of £1,800 which is going to Rosebank endowment fund, Raigmore Oncology Endowment Fund and East End FC.

Rachel & family sincerely thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, flowers, food , baking and visits following the sad loss of our beloved Husband Dad and grandad Colin. Sincere thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for such a comforting service, Special thanks to all NHS community nurses and the carers of care at home Pultney House for their compassionate care of Colin. Thank you to Clair Harper & Son for their efficient handling of funeral arrangements; to the Flower Patch for the beautiful flowers and to Queens Hotel for refreshments.
Finally, thanks to all who paid their last respects at the restrooms and graveside and who gave so generously to the collection which amounted to £700.45, to be distributed to COPD local charities.

Phyllis and family sincerely thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by ways of cards, letters, flowers and visits following the sad loss of Harry beloved husband, father, grandad and great-grandad. Sincere thanks to Rev. Linda Broadley for such a comfortingservice and to Ruth for the lovely music. Special thanks to all the staff at Caithness General Hospital and the Town & County Hospital for their compassionate care of Harry. Thank you to Clair Harper & Son with special thanks to Dawn for their efficient handling of the funeral arrangements; to Sandra at Flower Daze for the beautifulflowers and to the Mackays Hotel for refreshments. Finally thanks to all who paid their last respects at the church and who gave so generously to the retiring collection which amounted to £1310 to be distributed between RNLI (local) and the Town & County Hospital.

Camilla & family sincerely thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, flowers, baking and visits following the sad loss of our beloved mum and granny Camilla. Sincere thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for such a comforting service, and to Barbara for the lovely music. Special thanks to all staff in Caithness General Hospital and the Town & County Hospital for their compassionate care of mum. Thank you to Clair Harper & Son for their efficient handling of funeral arrangements; to the Flower Patch for the beautiful flowers and to Mackays Hotel for refreshments.
Finally, thanks to all who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and who gave so generously to the retiring collection which amounted to £800, to be distributed to local charities.

Norman, Lisa and family would like to thank relatives and friends near and far and neighbours for their support and messages of sympathy, cards, flowers and baking following the sad loss of Rosemary. Many thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for her comforting service and kind words about Rosemary. To Sanders and team for the caring and professional handing of the arrangements. To Ellie and Murray of the Mackay's Hotel for the refreshments and to Jan Sutherland for beautiful floral arrangements. A special thank you must go to the Pearson Practise and all the Community and MacMillian Nurses and Alan and Pat McGee for all the help and professional support over the past six months. Finally thank you to all who attended the service and for your generous donations. The sum of £1000 was raised and will be donated to the Community and MacMillan Nurses (local).

Billy, Andy and Val and families would like to thank everyone for all the kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy following the loss of our Dad. Thank you to Rev Linda Broadley for her service and to Richard for delivering such a personal eulogy. Thanks to Dawn at Clair Harper and Son for her professionalism and caring support to the family and to the Mackay's Hotel for the excellent service afterwards. A huge and special thanks to Gail and all her team at Seaview who cared for dad with so much kindness and compassion allowing him to stay as independent as possible for as long as possible. We are indebted to them for their care of dad in his final year. Finally thanks to all who paid their respects at the service and the graveside and gave so generously to the Seaview Care Home Activities Fund.

The family of the late Kathleen. J. D. Mackay would like to thank the following. Staff of the Rosebank wing at Caithness general Hospital, all the PPP Carer's and District nurses who attended Kathleen at home, Sanders and Dawn at Sinclair restrooms for their compassion and expertise, the Rev. John Nugent, Queens Hotel, all family and friends who attended the service of Rememberence, and paid their last respects at the graveside. Thank you for all the cards and messages of condolence, and for the kind donations received which was a total of £158.

Jacqueline, Patricia and families would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness shown to them following the sad loss of their Mum Elizabeth, through cards, phone calls, flowers, visits and home baking. Special thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for her caring and kind words during the celebration of Elizabeth's life. We would also like to thank Sanders and team for their guidance and professional handling of all the arrangements, Helen and Mervin Hill for the refreshments following the funeral and Jan Sutherland for the beautiful floral tributes. Thanks also to those who attended and helped us celebrate Mum's life and donated a total of £500 to be split between Wick Heritage Centre and Wick Paths Group.

Mary, John and family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support following the sad loss of Jack. Special thanks to Majors Gilly and Henk, Camilla, staff of the Norseman Hotel and Sanders and team for their professional and sensitive service. A sum of £943.50 was raised for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Thank you all for your kindness and generosity.

Mahri and family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their support and messages of sympathy, cards, flowers and baking following the sad loss of Kathleen. Special thanks to the Scottish Ambulance Service and the staff of Caithness General Hospital. Many thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for her comforting service and kind words about Kathleen. To Sanders and team for the caring and professional handling of all the arrangements. To Ellie and Murray of Mackays hotel for the refreshments and to Jan Sutherland for the beautiful floral arrangement. Finally thank you to everyone who attended the service and for your generous donations. The sum of £1200 was raised and will be donated to Laurandy Centre and Wick Flower Baskets.

Elma, James, David, Jenny, Marlynn and family would like to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers, cards, visits and all the kind messages following the passing of Andrew Douglas (Dougie). We also would like to thank Sanders and staff for all their help during this sad and difficult time and also to the Humanist Sarah Wilkinson for her professional and personal touches during celebration of Dougie's life. We would like to thank the staff at the Town and County and Caithness General (Bignold Wing) also Donna and staff at the Seaforth Club for their efficient service afterwards along with Amalie for the catering. We are pleased to say that the sum of £503 was raised during the collection for the Town and County Hospital.

Don & Family would like to thank everyone for all there Kindness, support and expressions of sympathy shown through Cards, phone calls, visits, flowers and home baking after the sad loss of Elsie.
We would like to thank the following people
Sanders and his team for all the support, guidance and professionalism to make the day as stress-free as possible
Special thanks also to the Rev. Janet Easton-Berry for her kind words thoughtfulness and heartfelt service
Flower Patch for the beautiful floral arrangements
Seaview Hotel for the lovely spread and hospitality
Heartfelt thanks to Elsies home Carers who all went above and beyond the call of duty with kindness , patience and thoughtfulness which was really appreciated
Special mention to Hannah Maclean and her team for the support and kindness over the last few difficult years
Finally to everyone who joined the family to pay their last respects
The sum of £700 was raised from the collection which will be evenly distributed between North Highland Chest Heart and Stroke, Laurandy Centre and Caithness Rural Transport

Geraldine and family would like to thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy shown to them by cards, flowers and baking, following the sad loss of Lena. Thanks also to Rev. Janet Easton Berry for her comforting service, to Sanders Harper and his team for their efficient and caring services, to The Flower Patch for the beautiful floral tributes, to The Norseman Hotel for their catering and to everyone who joined the family to pay their last respects. Special thanks go to the Riverside Nursing Home who looked after Lena so well during her short stay there, to all the staff in the Bignold Wing, Caithness General Hospital for their and kindness to Lena during her 5 months in hospital and finally huge thanks to all Lena’s Home Carers, who were dedicated in looking after her for a long time prior to her hospitalisation. £200 raised in the collection will go to The Riverside Nursing Home.

The family of Elizabeth would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy. Our appreciation and gratitude to the many carers, district nurses and staff of Caithness General who cared for and provided support to Elizabeth. Thanks too to Rev Howard Stone, Clair Harper & Son Funeral Directors and Castletown Hotel for all they did to help us celebrate Elizabeth’s life and to all those who joined us to pay their last respects. A sum of £900 was raised and will be split equally between Hearing and Sight Care and the League of Friends of Caithness General Hospital.

Mark, Melanie and Annette , Would like to thank all who have taken time to send cards , flowers and kind wishes on the passing of our mum and sister Joyce. We have been humbled by the support that has been shown. We would also like to thank Sarah Wilkinson for her kind words , we would also like to thank the Flowerpatch , for the beautiful flowers , The Norseman Hotel for all their support . Finally Sanders and his team for the guidance and support during this difficult time . Our collection at the door raised £396.75 which will be passed on to the PPP Pensioners Lunch club.

The family of the late James, Staxigoe wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to them by cards, telephone calls and visits following their recent sad loss, sincere thanks are also due to those who kindly gifted meals, home baking and floral tributes. Special thanks to Rev Janet Easton Berry for her comforting and uplifting service. Sanders Harper and his team for such professional and efficient funeral arrangements. The Flower Patch for beautiful floral arrangements. The Nethercliffe Hotel for refreshments. Grateful thanks to all that paid their last respects at restrooms and graveside.

Finally the Seaview Nursing Home and staff for all their kindness and outstanding care and support given to James. A sum of £702.90 was raised for the Seaview House Care Home Residents Fund.

John, George, Donald, Marty and families would like to thank the many friends, family and former colleagues for their kindness and support on the loss of their dear brother, much loved uncle and grand-uncle, David. Special thanks to Sarah Wilkinson for her comforting eulogy, and Sanders Harper and his team for their professional care and support. We would also like to thank everyone for their generosity in raising £1003 for the Wick Paths Group whose work enhances the routes David walked daily.

Iona and Heather would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for all
their support with visits, messages, cards, flowers etc following the sad loss
of Netta.

Special thanks to Rev.Linda Broadley for her comforting service and visits,
Sanders Harper and his colleagues for their efficient funeral arrangements.

Finally heartfelt thanks to Dunbeath Medical Centre, Community Nurses,
Macmillan Nurse Shirley MacLeod and care workers Chloe and Jan for
the care and kindness given to our Mum.

Avril, Lynne and families would like to express sincere thanks to the many friends and family for all the kind expression of sympathy received following the sad loss of, Annie. Special thanks to Kevin, Rev Linda Broadley for her comforting and uplifting service, Ruth and the Church Choir for their personal contribution to the service. Sanders Harper and his team for their professional and efficient funeral arrangements. To all who attended the church service and graveside. Jan Sutherland for the beautiful floral arrangements, Mackays Hotel for exceptional service and refreshments. Finally, Seaview Nursing Home and staff for all their support and the outstanding care and kindness given to our mum. A sum of £700.00 was raised for the Seaview House Care Resident Fund.

Mary, Audrey, Sandra and families would like to express their sincere thanks to the many friends, family and neighbours for all the kind expressions of sympathy, cards, flowers and food following the sad loss of Sandy. Special thanks to Rev David Malcolm for his comforting service, Sanders Harper and his team for their professionalism and efficiency. To Calum for his poignant playing of the bagpipes, Eva Swanson for the church flower arrangements, Sandra Coghill Flower Daze for the beautiful floral tributes, Brown Trout Hotel for the catering, Watten Hall Committee for the use of the hall. Finally Rosebank staff for all their care and kindness and to all who attended the service and graveside, a sum of £650 was raised for the Rosebank Patient Care Fund.

William, Elspeth and their families would like to express sincere thanks to the many friends and family for all the kind expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of Elret. Thanks to Rev Elinor Gordon for her comforting service, Sanders Harper and his team for their professional and efficient funeral arrangements. To all who attended the church service and graveside, special thanks to Dougie Watson "piper on parade" for his poignant playing of the bagpipes. Jan Sutherland Floristry for the beautiful floral arrangement; to Bunillidh Social Club along with Fiona Polson for the refreshments after the funeral. Finally Pulteney House staff for all their care and kindness, a sum of £600 was raised for the Pulteney House Amenities Fund.

Allison Sandy & Scot would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for all their support with visits, messages, cards, flowers and food following the passing of Lillias. To Sarah Wilkinson Humanist Celebrant for her compassion and comforting eulogy, to Sanders Harper and his team for their guidance, attention to detail and fantastic service. To Flower Patch for the amazing floral tributes and Mackays Hotel for a beautiful meal and wonderful personal service. Finally to Donna Grant and her team at Riverside Care Home for the love, care and support of Lillias and also to Allison and Sandy that they provided. All donations will be passed on to the Laurandy day care centre for the wonderful care and support they also provided to Lillias. Finally at peace.

Helen, Raymond and family would like to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and kindness following the sad loss of George. Special thanks to Sarah for her very comforting service and to Paul for his heartfelt goodbye to George. A massive thank you to Sanders and his team for their caring and efficient arrangements, the Flower Patch for the beautiful flowers and the Nethercliffe Hotel for the refreshments. Thanks to everyone who attended the service and graveside and for the donation of £163 which will be given to Pentland View. Thanks to Pentland View staff past and present for their care and kindness to George over the last 13 years.

Colin, Wendy and Fiona would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for all their support with messages, cards, flowers and donations following the passing of our mum Rena. To Rev. Linda Broadley for her care and comfort, Sanders for the efficient funeral arrangements, Barbara for playing the organ and all the District Nurses and the hospital at home team. To all the many friends who paid their last respect and to Marbelle and Libbet special thanks for all you have done. Money raised for local charities is £830.00.

Hamish, Donna and Hamish would like to thank all family and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy received following the sad loss of Helen, special thanks to Rev Janet Easton Berry for the comforting and uplifting service, Sanders Harper for all their help, Norseman Hotel for the refreshments, Flower Daze for the beautiful flowers, special thanks to Emily for the amazing arrangements in the church and Cynthia for her musical accompaniment. Donations for Myasthenia Gravis came to £337.00.

With typical tenacity, Dr P.D. Robertson lived into his 94th year. Born in Aberdeen in 1930, Patrick Dugan was the third of Lady and George’s four sons. Qualifying as a doctor, in 1954, from Aberdeen’s school of medicine, Pat married Nina Romero in 1955. They had daughters Amanda and Madeleine. In 1970, Dr Pat and his family moved to Wick; he became the consultant physician at Wick Central Hospital. A product of the first years of the NHS, P.D.R stayed committed to the original ethos of the NHS. In 1991, Pat was awarded the OBE for his work as part of Scotland’s Children’s Panel. In 1995, he retired from his position at Caithness General Hospital.

Pat is survived by Nina, younger brother Mervyn, and Madeleine & Mark. He was returned to Aberdeenshire, settling at Clovery Woods of Rest.

Madeleine’s thanks go to many, including the doctors who attended to him over the years; Wick’s district nurses and ambulance service; Lisa Webster, Sadie Rosie, Ashley Edwards, Donna Gunn, Fiona Mackay, Valerie Robertson, and Lesley Thain.

Once again, thanks go to Sanders and everyone at Clair Harper and Son.

On her father’s behalf, Madeleine sends her respects to former colleagues from his days at the Central Hospital and CGH, particularly Carol & Janice, and the family of the late June Mathieson. Pat’s love goes to his posse.

Kathleen, Raymond, Brian and families would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who offered their sympathy, on our loss of Sandy, by cards, phone calls, messaging and visits. The support has been overwhelming and we shall be eternally grateful. Thank you so much to Rev. Linda Broadley for such a special and comforting service also thank you to Rev. Matt Alexander. Words cannot express how touched we have been by the eulogy by Sandy’s best friend Jimmy Johnston. It was so beautiful and sincere and will be remembered not only by the family but everyone who heard it. Thank you to all who gifted us with food, baking, flowers, etc. we feel so blessed. We must thank all the people who offered friendship and love to Sandy over the last ten years including the Parkinson Group, Befrienders, Dementia Group, The Laurandy Centre and Riverside Home who also welcomed us as a family. We’re also very grateful to staff at Caithness General Hospital who made Sandy’s last few days so comfortable. Thank you Sanders for your help and guidance in arranging Sandy’s funeral, The Norseman Hotel for refreshments and especially to all who attended the funeral and made us realise just how special Sandy was to so many people. £760 was collected for The Laurandy Centre.

Clive and Brenda would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for all their support with messages, cards, flowers and donations following the passing of their son Gary. To Rev Heather Stewart for her care and comforting service, Sanders for the efficient funeral arrangements, the Nethercliffe hotel for the refreshments, Money raised for Cancer Research came to £870.50

David, Alan, and Hugh would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for all their support with messages, cards, flowers and baking/meals, following the very sudden death of Ronald. Sincere thanks to Rev Matt Alexander, Wick Baptist Church for his compassionate and comforting service. Thanks to Jane Hamilton and Eilidh Patterson for playing beautifully at the funeral and for Pulteneytown Church for providing the venue. Huge thanks to all the many friends and colleagues who attended the funeral and paid their last respects to Ronald. It was greatly appreciated by the family. Thanks also to the staff and Committee of the Seaforth Club for organising the wake and Amalie’s Catering for supplying the food. The family would also like to thank Sanders Harper and the team at Sinclairs Funeral Directors for their sympathetic and efficient funeral arrangements.
A total of £2,151.27 was raised for the Wick branch of the RNLI.

Fiona and the family would like to thank family and friends for the lovely flowers, cards, text messages and baking. To all who attended the service and Wick Cemetery. To staff at Town & County, Rosebank Wing, Community Nurses, Macmillan Nurses and support workers for keeping James comfortable in his last days. Thanks also to Sanders Harper form his professional services and Sarah Wilkinson for her personal service and the Queens Hotel for their friendly service. Collection for Town and County Hospital came to £227.38.

The family of the late James Durrand would like to thank everyone for their support and good wishes at this sad time.
The collection of £650 will be donated to Dementia support on his behalf.

Anne and family would like to thank relatives and friends for their expressions of sympathy with cards, calls, flowers and baking following the sad loss of David. Thanks also to Sanders Harper and colleagues for their kindness. The doctors, nurses, paramedics and a special thank you to all the carers who came every day for the last year to help care for David.

Babs and the family of the late Anne Dunnett would like to extend thanks all family and friends for help at this sad time. Thanks to Rev. Heather Stewart for a comforting service and to all who attended the funeral. Thanks also to Sanders Harper for funeral arrangements, Mackay’s Hotel for refreshments and Frances Yellop for the flowers. Thanks too for donations divided between Thurso Boys Brigade and Wick Heritage Society.

Jim’s family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy they received following his recent passing. We also would like to thank Sanders and colleagues for their help and efficient funeral arrangements during this sad time and to Sarah Wilkinson Humanist Celebrant for her beautiful service. We would like to thank Ronald and Karen at the Seaforth club and Amalie’s catering for the lovely refreshments and to Frances and her team at the Flower Patch for the beautiful flowers. £310 was raised at the service which has been donated to the local RNLI.

Rena, Colin, Wendy and Fiona would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for all their support with messages, cards, flowers and donations following the passing of Francy. To Rev Linda Broadley for her care and comfort, Sanders for the efficient funeral arrangements, Barbara for playing the organ and all the staff at Riverside House Care Home. To all the many friends who paid their last respect and to Marbelle and Libbet, special thanks for all you have done. Money raised for local charities is over £1000.

Dougie, David, Jenny, Marlynn and family would like to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers, cards, visits and all the kind messages following the sudden passing of our sister Evelyn Miller ( Ebby).
We also would like to thank Sanders and staff for all their help during this sad and difficult time and the Rev John Nugent for his professional and personal help and beautiful touching service.
We would like to thank Andrew and staff at the Norseman hotel for their efficient service afterwards.
We are pleased to say that the sum of £900 was raised during the collection for CGH League Of Friends, something Ebby would be delighted with.

Willie, Fiona, William and family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of Avril Sutherland. Thanks to Clair Harper funeral directors, Heather Stewart for her beautiful service, Flower Daze for the flowers and The Portland Arms for the catering.