OBITUARIES

Mrs D E Townsend

04 July 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 24 for Diane Elizabeth Townsend of Clarkson Road, Oulton Broad who died on June 7 aged 61.

Mrs H M Hall

04 July 2008

THE funeral service took place at United Reformed Church, Lowestoft on June 20, followed by the committal at Gorleston Crematorium for Hilda Mary Hall of Lowestoft who died on June 6 aged 92.

Mrs V G Mitchell

04 July 2008

THE funeral service took place at St. Edmunds Church Kessingland on June 24 for Vera Gladys Mitchell of Lloyds Avenue, Kessingland followed by the committal at Gorleston Crematorium, who died on June 11 aged 83 years.

Mrs O M Thacker

04 July 2008

THE funeral service for Olive May Thacker took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 27 of Mrs Olive May (Topsy) Thacker. Father David Girling officiated.

Mrs A N Royall

04 July 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Margaret's Church, Reydon on June 24 for Anne Royall of Reydon formerly of Dundee who died on June 12, aged 72. The Rev Simon Ward officiated.

Mrs S E McManus

04 July 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 25 for Mrs Sian Elizabeth McManus, of Carlton Colville, who died on June 14, aged 58. The Rev Jeremy Bishop officiated.

Mrs E Hubbins

04 July 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Mary the Virgin Church, Blundeston, followed by committal at Gorleston Crematorium, on June 26, for Mrs Elizabeth Hubbins, of Blundeston, who died on June 20, aged 95.

Mrs P J Cracknell

04 July 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on June 30, for Mrs Pauline Joyce Cracknell, of Oulton Broad, who died on June 16, aged 74. Canon Brian Wisken officiated.

Mr C Hewett and Mrs M Hewett

04 July 2008

THE joint funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, June 25, for Cecil (Ken) Hewett who died on June 6, aged 85, and his beloved wife Mary, who died on June 12, aged 87.

Mr N W Moore

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at All Saints and St Margaret's Church, Pakefield, followed by interment in Kirkley Cemetery, on June 16 for Norman Wilfred Moore of Pakefield who died on June 4, aged 91.

Jean Powell

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 19, for Jean Powell (nee Taylor) who died at Lilac Lodge on June 5, aged 90, formerly of Ashby Road, Lowestoft.

Mr D R Walker

27 June 2008

THE funeral has taken place at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Wangford, for Desmond Reginald Walker (Joe). The Rev David Eaton conducted the service. The service was attended by family, many friends including friends from the village and M&S Retirement Group.

Mrs E E Flaxman

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Mary's Church, Haddiscoe on Thursday, June 19, of Ethel Edith Flaxman, formerly of Haddiscoe, who died at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on June 5, aged 95.

Mr D A Dye

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on June 18 for Derrick Albert Dye of Pakefield who died on June 9, aged 69. Canon Brian Wisken officiated.

Mr N W Moore

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at All Saints and St Margaret's Church, Pakefield, followed by interment in Kirkley Cemetery, on June 16 for Norman Wilfred Moore of Pakefield who died on June 4, aged 91.

Jean Powell

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 19, for Jean Powell (nee Taylor) who died at Lilac Lodge on June 5, aged 90, formerly of Ashby Road, Lowestoft.

Mr J M Smith

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, May 18, for Jordan Mark Smith, of Gunton, who died on June 2, aged 17. Mrs Maggie Pepper officiated.

Mrs L Broxup

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium for Lily Broxup of Lowestoft, on June 16, who died at the James Paget University Hospital on June 5, aged 91.

Mrs P M Holman

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 23 for Peggy Marion Holman of Lowestoft who died on June 9 aged 90. The Rev Robert Soanes officiated.

Mrs C M Bucknole

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 15 for Charlotte Mary Bucknole who died at Squirrel Lodge Care Home, Pakefield on June 8 aged 105.

Mr D Fallon

27 June 2008

THE funeral service for the late David Fallon took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 8. The Rev Marilyn Zipfell officiated. Immediate mourners were loving wife Pam, sons Jim and Bob, daughters-in-law Roz and Teresa, grandchildren Amber and Joseph.

Mr R W Ward

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on June 4, for Robert William Ward, of Lowestoft, who died on May 17, aged 75. Captain Paul McDonough officiated.

Mrs E E Page

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Lowestoft Cemetery, on June 4 for Enid Ellen Page, of Lowestoft, who died on May 19, aged 83. The Rev Mark McCaghrey officiated.

Mr K Gardner

27 June 2008

RELATIVES and many friends attended the funeral service at Christchurch, Lowestoft on Monday June 23 followed by burial at St Michael's Church Oulton for Mr Kenneth “Ken” Gardner of Oulton Broad who died on June 12 aged 80.

Mrs M I Salmon

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Our Lady Star of The Sea, Roman Catholic Church, Gordon Road, Lowestoft on Wednesday June 18 followed by a private committal at Gorleston Crematorium for Mrs Mary Ita Salmon of Lowestoft who died on June 9 aged 87.

A C J Goldspink

27 June 2008

THE funeral service for Albert Charles James Goldspink, aged 91, was held at Gorleston Crematorium, on Tuesday, June 24. Captain Paul Mcdonough officiated.

J E Harrison

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Wrentham Church followed by a private committal at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, June 11, for Jean Ellen Harrison of Wrentham, who died on May 27, aged 85.

Mrs J Hitter

27 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 11 for Jessie Hitter who died on June 3, aged 104 years. The Rev Neil GT Jeffers officiated.

Mr B V Mills

13 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Tuesday, May 27 for Brian Verdun Mills, of Payne Street, Lowestoft, who died on May 14, aged 69.

Mr G W Wilson

13 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Wednesday, May 28, for George William Wilson, of Broadside, Commodore Road, Oulton Broad, who died on May 13, aged 83.

Mrs G B Hurren

13 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, June 3, for Gladys (Gwen) Blanche Hurren of Lowestoft, who died on May 19, aged 91.

Mrs E E Page

13 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Lowestoft Cemetery Chapel followed by the buria; in the cemetery on June 4 for Enid Ellen Page of Lowestoft who died on May 19 aged 83.

Mr C Martin

13 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on May 27 for Charlie Martin who died suddenly at home in Reydon on May 12, aged 77. The Rev'd David Eaton officiated.

Mr R W Ward

13 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 4 for Robert William Ward of Lowestoft who died on May 17 aged 75. Captain Paul McDonough officiated.

Mrs A Brown

06 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Lowestoft Cemetery Chapel followed by the burial in the cemetery on Friday, May 30 for Ann Brown, of Lowestoft, who died on May 19, aged 66.

Mrs A K Ford

06 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, May 28, for Alexena Kennedy Ford, of Lowestoft, who died on April 28, aged 74. The Rev John Fairbairn officiated.

Mr N F D Mitchell

06 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Lowestoft Cemetery Chapel, followed by burial in the cemetery on Tuesday, May 27, for Norman Frederick Douglas Mitchell, of Lowestoft, who died on May 14, aged 91.

Mr A B Bryant

06 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Lowestoft Cemetery Chapel, followed by burial in the cemetery, on Friday, May 30, for Arthur Barclay Bryant, of Lowestoft, who died on May 1, aged 95.

Mr F W Garrod

06 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Edmunds Church, Southwold, on May 29, for Frank William Garrod who died on May 18, aged 84. The Rev Caroline Hallett officiated at the service.

Mrs I R Chipperfield

06 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Friday, May 30, for Irene Rhoda Chipperfield, of Lowestoft, who died on May 16, aged 92. The Rev Mark McCaghray officiated.

Mrs R E G Thacker

06 June 2008

THE funeral service took place St Peter's and St John's Church, Kirkley, on Thursday, May 29, followed by burial in Kirkley Cemetery, for Rose Ellen Grace Thacker, of Appletree Close, Lowestoft, who died on May 17, aged 88.

Mrs L C Able

06 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on May 23, for Lesley Cynthia Able, of Wiggs Way, Corton, who died at home, on May 13, aged 58.

Mrs R Tuck

06 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Thursday, May 22, for Ruth Tuck, of Blundeston, who died on May 10, aged 86. The Rev Roger Kent officiated.

Mrs D M Preece

06 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Monday, June 2, for Doris Margaret Preece, of Lowestoft, who died on who died on May 21, aged 80.

Mr W R Arthey

06 June 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, May 28, for Walter Raymond Arthey, who died on Saturday, May 10, aged 92. Family mourners were, Helen and Cliff, James, Celia and Jamie, Kevin, Linda, Emma and Chris, Vincent and Clare and Kath and Phil.

Mrs S M Hurr

30 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Friday, May 9 for Samuel Maurice Hurr of, Taverham (formerly of Dene Road, Lowestoft), who died on April 29, aged 92.

Mr G Cheney

30 May 2008

The death occurred on May 13 of Geoffrey Cheney, a distinguished consultant oral and maxillo-facial surgeon, who was appointed to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital in the late 1970s and who served at the James Paget University Hospital and at the former Deneside Hospital.

Mr T M Simcox

30 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Margaret's Church, Reydon, on Tuesday, May 20, for Terry Michael Simcox, who died on May 4, aged 64. The Rev Simon Ward officiated.

Mr G T Flegg

30 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday May 20th for Gilbert “Gilly” Thomas Flegg of Winston Avenue, Oulton Broad, who died on May 6, aged 72.

Mrs V F Snelling

30 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Monday, May 19, for Violet Freda Snelling of Harleston House, Park Road, Lowestoft, who died on May 7, aged 86.

Mr S R Woolnough

30 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Wangford on Tuesday, May 13 for Sidney Robert Woolnough (Sid) late of Wangford, who died peacefully at Carlton Court on April 30, aged 85.

Mrs D I Ling

30 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, May 20, for Mrs Dorothy Irene (Dolly) Ling, of Lowestoft, who died on May 8, aged 88 years.

Mrs G D Cook

30 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Friday, May 16, for Mrs Gladys Dorothy Cook of Pakefield, who died on May 5, aged 76. The Rev Joan Oddy officiated.

Mrs J O Soloman

23 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on May 9, for Joan Olive Soloman, formerly of Lowestoft, who died on April 27, aged 85. The Rev Mark McCaghrey officiated.

Hazel Diana Newman

23 May 2008

A CELEBRATION for the life of Diana Newman who died suddenly on 4 April 2008 took place at Colney Woodland Burial Park, Norwich, on 16 April 2008. The service for Diana, who lived for many years in Lowestoft and in later life in Beccles, was officiated by Rita Thurston.

Mrs J O Solomon

23 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on May 9, for Joan Olive Solomon, formerly of Lowestoft, who died on April 27, aged 85. The Rev Mark McCaghrey officiated.

Mrs D E M Hall

23 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, May 13 for Doris Ellen May Hall who died peacefully at Orme House on April 29, aged 90.

Mrs S E Snowling

23 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Blundeston Church on May 13 followed by the committal at Gorleston Crematorium for Stella Edith Snowling who died on April 29 aged 80.

Mr Ronald Arthur Bennett

23 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Monday, May 12 for Ronald Bennett (Ron) who passed away at Lowestoft Hospital on Friday, April 25, aged 90.

Mrs Eileen Joan Starkey

23 May 2008

THE funeral service took place for Eileen Joan Starkey on Friday, May 16 at Gorleston Crematorium at 2pm. Humanist celebrant Jean Hickson officiated at the service.

Mrs G I Long

23 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Monday, May 19, for Gladys Irene Long, of Pakefield, who died on May 4, aged 87. Father David Girling officiated.

Mr A J Williams

23 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Thursday, May 15, for Antony John Williams (Tony), of Lowestoft, who died on April 30, aged 49.

Mrs W M Read

23 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Monday, May 19, for Winifred Margaret Read, of Oulton Broad, who died on May 7, aged 79. The Rev Helen Jary officiated.

Mr G E Pearson

23 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on April 10 for George Edward Pearson of Orme House, who passed away on March 31, aged 91. Curate Helen Jary officiated.

Mrs J M Newman

23 May 2008

THE funeral service has taken place for Joan Mary Newman. Family mourners were, Peter Newman (son), Donnas (wife) their children Matthew and Jemma; Sally Middleton (daughter), Jack (husband), her children Alex Thompson and Sarah Parkinson; Jill Luce (daughter), Stephen (husband), their children Thomas, Jack, Daniel and Rebecca; Tim Newman (son), his partner Debra McMurtry, his children Marie, James and Charlotte, his ex-wife Mandy Newman; Betty Jarrod (sister), Patricia Waters (cousin), Mary Nelson (cousin) and Colin (her husband).

Mrs A M Barker

16 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Blundeston Church on May 9 for Alice Marjorie Barker formerly of Blundeston who died on April 29 aged 95. The Rev Roger Kent officiated.

Mrs A W M Rouse

16 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at All Saint's and St Margaret's Church, Pakefield, on Monday, May 12, followed by burial in the churchyard, for Amy Winifred Mary Rouse, of Pakefield, who died on April 29, aged 87.

Mr D Barrett

16 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on May 8 for Dick Barrett of Pakefield who died on April 26 aged 72. The Rev Val Burgess officiated.

Mr J I Woodgate

16 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Edmunds Church, Kessingland on May 6 followed by the committal at Gorleston Crematorium for James Israel Woodgate of Kessingland who died on April 24 aged 90.

Mr G E Pearson

16 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on April 10 for George Edward Pearson of Orme House, who died on March 31 aged 95. Curate Helen Jary officiated.

Mr F J Smith

16 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, May 7, for Frederick James Smith of Lowestoft who died on April 25, aged 84. The Rev Mark McCaghray officiated.

Mr E C Warnes

16 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Mary's Church, Uggeshall on Thursday, April 24 for Edward (Eddie) Charles Warnes, formerly of Southwold Service Station, who died on April 11, aged 60.

Mrs M J Gooda

16 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, May 6. The family of the late May Gooda wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their many kind expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes.

Mr B C Carter

02 May 2008

THE funeral took place at Gorleston Crematorium, of Brian Clifford Carter, of Barnby, who died at Beccles War Memorial Hospital, on April 14, aged 77. Minister Mr Ed Ellis officiated.

Mrs D J Spillings

02 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, April 22, for Dorothy Joan Spillings, who died on April 13 at James Paget University Hospital, aged 90.

Mrs W Skelly

02 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Monday, April 7 for Winifred Skelly, of Wainford House, Beccles. The Rev Robert Soanes officiated.

Mrs S J Scrivens

02 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Lowestoft Cemetery, on Friday, April 25, for Stephanie Janice Scrivens, of Lowestoft, who died on April 14, aged 61. The Rev Geoff Wilson officiated.

Mr I L Reeve

02 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Thursday, April 24, for Ivan Lawrence Reeve, of Lowestoft, who died on April 10, aged 64. Father David Girling officiated.

Mrs G V Jeffries

02 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at All Saints and St Margaret's Church, Pakefield, on Tuesday, April 22, followed by burial in Kirkley Cemetery, for Gladys Victoria Jeffries, of Orme House, Lowestoft (formerly of Laxfield Way) who died on April 10, aged 89.

Mrs A Stone

02 May 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Monday, April 28, for Ada Stone, of Lowestoft, who died on April 12, aged 86. Canon Brian Wisken officiated.

Mr J A Culham

02 May 2008

JAMES (Jim) Culham of Coastguard Cottages, Lowestoft, passed away at home after a long illness with his family present on Friday April 4, aged 87. The Port Missionary Tim Jenkins conducted a celebration of Jim's life at Gorleston Crematorium on Friday April 18 attended by family, many friends and members of the Lowestoft Lifeboat both past and present some of whom formed a guard of honour at the crematorium.

Mr E J Coleman

25 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, April 8 for Edward James Coleman, of Gorse Green, Lowestoft, who died on March 24, aged 68.

Mrs J A Todd

25 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Peter's, Carlton Colville, on Wednesday, April 9, followed by a private committal for Julie Ann Todd, who died on March 12, aged 60.

Mrs K Cook

25 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Tuesday, April 15, for Kate Cook, of Appletree Close, Lowestoft, who died on March 31, aged 93.

Mr Ronald Arthur Goddard

25 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at The Chapel of Rest, Chabannais (France) followed by a committal service at Limoges Crematorium on April 11 of Ronald Arthur Goddard of Saulgond, France (formally of Gisleham) who died suddenly on April 6 aged 74.

Mr M J Pipe

25 April 2008

The funeral service took place at All Saints' Church, Frostenden, on Wednesday April 16, followed by burial in the churchyard for Malcolm James Pipe, who died on March 27, aged 65.

Mr D G Spindler

25 April 2008

THE funeral service for David Spindler of Pakefield took place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Lowestoft on April 10, followed by committal at Gorleston crematorium.

Mr S J Ross

25 April 2008

STEWART James Ross of Lowestoft passed away at home with his family on Wednesday, April 9, aged 46. The Rev Roy Wormald conducted a celebration of Stewarts life at Ss Peter's and John's Church, Kirkley on Wednesday, April 16 which was attended by family, many friends and colleagues.

Mr W O Johnstone

25 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Thursday, April 17, for William Osborne Johnstone, of Oulton Broad, who died on April 8, aged 85.

Mr J W Johnson

25 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Thursday, April 17, for Joseph Wilfred Johnson, of Pakefield (formerly of Springfield Gardens), who died at home on April 5, aged 70.

Mrs E E Knights

25 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Wednesday, April 16, for Elsie Edith Knights, of Lowestoft, who died on April 5, aged 90. The Rev John Fairbairn officiated.

Mrs M J Simnett

25 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Mark's Church, Oulton Broad, followed by the interment in Caister Borough Cemetery, on Friday, April 18, for Margaret Jane Simnett, of Oulton Broad, who died on April 8, aged 85.

Mr G W B Stone

25 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at Kirkley Cemetery Chapel on April 18 followed by the burial in the cemetery for George William Benstead Stone of Hildesley Court, Lowestoft, who died on April 4 aged 90.

Mrs M V Rose

25 April 2008

THE funeral took place at St Marks Church, Oulton Broad of Mabel Vera Rose of Lowestoft who died at James Paget Hospital on April 12 aged 84. The Rev Helen Jary officiated.

Mrs H A M Freestone

25 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Peters and St John's Church, Kirkley on Monday, April 21, followed by the committal at Gorleston Crematorium for Hilda Agnes Mary (known as Til) Freestone, of Long Road, Lowestoft, who died on April 10, aged 88 The Rev Roy Wormald officiated.

Joyce Burden

25 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Monday, April 14, for Joyce Burden, of Orme House, formerly of Walton Road, who died on March 30, aged 76.

Mrs M Hughes

18 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at St Faiths Crematorium, Norwich on Wednesday, April 9 for Marian Hughes, of Union Lane, Lowestoft, who died at home on March 25, aged 70.

Mr J A Cluer

18 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, April 8 for Joseph Arthur Cluer of Lowestoft, who died on March 27, aged 77. Father David Girling officiated.

Mr J F B Smith

18 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on April 15, of James Frederick Bert Smith, of Tunstall Drive, Oulton Broad, who died at home on April 2, aged 86.

Mr E S Martin

18 April 2008

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, April 9 for Ernest Samuel Martin, of Lowestoft who died on March 27, aged 89. The Rev Roy Wormald officiated.