Ehrentraut and the family of the late Paul Lippok would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy and love received in so many ways following their very sad loss. Thanks to all friends for paying their last respects at the church and graveside. A special thanks and gratitude to Bishop Rt. Rev. Hugh Gilbert OSB, Fr Derick McCulloch, all the clergy and alter servers that attended the Requiem Mass and concelebrated such a beautiful service at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church. Sincere thanks to friend and piper Duncan Macgillivray for giving Paul a wonderful send-off at the church and graveside. Thank you to Graham and the staff at Platform 1864 for the excellent food and hospitality afterwards. Sincere thanks also to Jack and all the staff at Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors for all the sensitive and efficient arrangements.
The generous amount of £455 was raised in Paul’s memory, and has been donated to the Benedictine Sisters of Our Lady of Grace and Compassion, to help their schools in Kenya and Uganda.
Robertson (Tain):
The family of the late George Robertson would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Heartfelt thanks to all at Tain and Fearn Area Medical Practice, along with the staff at the Single Point Access Team and the individual carers who supported and cared for George so very well over the last 3 years, Grateful thanks to Lorna Clarke for the comforting service, to Piper Iain Macgillivray for his sensitive playing and to the Platform 1864 for their excellent refreshments. Sincere thanks to all who joined with us at the Cemetery to pay their last respects. Thanks are also to due to Heather MacRae who at short notice sensitively played ‘Welcome to The Bothy’ with her accordion, to close the service. We would also like to thank Jack Rhind and the staff at Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors for their support and for arranging the funeral so professionally. Finally, thank you for all the kind donations for Blooming Gardeners which amounts to £700.
Vass (Shandwick):
Nicholas and the family of the late Catherine Vass would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy and love received in so many ways following their very sad loss. Grateful thanks to Mr Alan Smurthwaite for his comforting service, To all who joined with us at The Seaboard Hall and graveside to pay their last respects and to The Seaboard Hall for the refreshments. Thanks to Rachel from Rachel Country Flowers for the floral tributes. Thanks are also expressed for the kind donations to The Highland Hospice and Tain Community Nurses which amounted to £1061.50.
