HOOD Kathy, Suzanne and family, would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy by way of cards, letters and flowers, following the sad passing of dear Fergus, with special thanks to Jim, our friend and neighbour for his constant and invaluable help to Fergus over the duration of his illness. Thanks also to so many who turned out to pay their last respects to Fergus, and to the Buchan Aero Club for organising the flypast over the graveyard following the service. Sincere thanks to Aberdeenshire Council for their support to Fergus and Kathy throughout his illness, also to his many dear and loyal friends from the Buchan Aero Club which he so loved. Thank you to Dr McDonald and the oncology team at ARI for all help given. Thank you to Scotstown Medical Practice and community nurses, special thanks to Dr Gupta for his constant help and professionalism over a long period. Thank you to the staff at Roxburghe House who cared for Fergus in his final few days and for all the help and care they gave to Kathy. Sincere thanks to the Rev. Douglas McNab for his comforting and uplifting service at the church and graveside. Thank you to Wm Gilchrist, Bucksburn, especially Laura, for their professionalism and sympathetic handling of funeral arrangements.