OAKES (Grantown-on-Spey). Amelia, Yvonne and Fergus would like to thank most sincerely all family, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their sad loss of Ernie. He was a devoted and dearly loved husband, father and father- in-law. The family would like to thank the staff at Badenoch & Strathspey Hospital, Grantown Health Centre staff and the NHS Care at Home team. Special thanks also to Rev. Jade Maclean for a lovely farewell service, to Annie for beautiful flowers and to Nacho for a wonderful spread at the Grantown Golf Club. Finally, a sincere thank you to Nikki and staff at John Ross Funeral Services for their compassionate and professional care. Grateful thanks to all who contributed to the collection in Ernie's memory. The sum of £800 will be donated to Macmillan and the NHS Care at Home team.