REITH (Banchory) Jessie, David, Evan and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, flowers, calls and messages expressing their personal condolences, following the sad loss of John. Grateful thanks to the staff at Ward 205 Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Morven Ward, Glen O'Dee Hospital, Banchory. Special thanks to Heather Morrison MBE for her wonderful and fitting tribute to John, to Jack and staff of Brian Smith Funeral Services for their compassionate and professional handling of the arrangements, to Kathy at Baldarroch Crematorium and to Banchory Lodge Hotel for their hospitality and for catering the lovely refreshments.