BATES (New Byth) Fiona and family would like to thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to them by way of messages, cards and flowers following the sad passing of our cherished husband, dad and granda. Special thanks to Cameron and team of Norman Will Funeral Directors Ltd for their compassion and professionalism during a very difficult time, to Robin Wiseman for a comforting and beautiful service and to the Legion for the lovely refreshments. Lastly, thanks to everyone who paid their last respects at the church and graveside and for donations totalling £852.70 for Friends of Turriff Cottage Hospital. Fergie will be sorely and forever missed by his family and friends.