-Alick and Sarah McLeod and their respective families would like to extend their warmest thanks and appreciation to dear friends and family for the wonderful expressions of sympathy and understanding following the sad death of their much loved mum Joan. Grateful thanks is also extended to the Nursing and Medical Staff at Ward 1 Belford Hospital, Fort William for the wonderfully kind, caring and professional support Joan received prior to her death. Also grateful thanks to Dr. Mark Taylor, Kingsmills Medical Practice, Inverness for his understanding and support over many years and to Community East Nursing Team for their compassion and professionalism whilst providing nursing support to Joan. Thanks also to Laura Gillespie, Celebrant, Humanist Society Scotland for leading the funeral service and delivering a wonderful and moving tribute to Joan. Warmest thanks to all those who attended the service and donated to Joan’s favoured charities - £278 was raised. Finally most grateful thanks to Vicki Fraser and Garry MacDonald and their team at John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness, for their kindness, compassion and understanding with the funeral arrangements.