OBITUARIES

Miss M H K Hood

03 July 2009

THE funeral service took place at Holy Trinity Church, Bungay followed by burial in Bungay Cemetery on June 23 for Margaret Hood who died at Adele House, All Hallows Nursing Home on June 13, in her 90th year.

Mr T E Damerell

03 July 2009

Mr T E Damerell THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 24 for Thomas Ernest Damerell of Lowestoft who died on June 13, aged 70.

Mr J G Scott

03 July 2009

THE funeral service took place at London Road Baptist Church followed by the burial in Kirkley Cemetery on June 26 for Joseph George Scott of Lowestoft who died on June 15, aged 88.

Mr G A Nunn

03 July 2009

THE funeral service took place at Kirkley Cemetery Chapel on June 23 for George Arthur Nunn of Lowestoft who died on June 13, aged 84. The Rev Ian Bentley officiated.

John Franklyn-Robbins

01 July 2009

The accomplished actor, John Franklyn-Robbins, who died on March 21, aged 84, used sometimes to appear in late summer 1952 in weekly repertory at The Playhouse Theatre.

Mrs I E Armes

01 July 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, of Iris Armes, who died at James Paget University Hospital on June 6, aged 79. The Rev Geoff Wilson officiated.

Mrs B I Simm

01 July 2009

Mrs B I Simm THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, for Beatrice Irene Simm, of Oulton Broad, who died on May 30, aged 89. The Rev Marilyn Zipfel officiated.

Mr J Fuller

01 July 2009

THE funeral took place at Gorleston Crematorium, for John Fuller, who died at Lowestoft Hospital, aged 77. Father David Girling officiated.

Mr C G Ardley (Bert)

01 July 2009

THE funeral service took place on June 17, at St Mary's Church, Halesworth, followed by burial in Halesworth Cemetery for Cecil George Ardley (Bert), who died at Lowestoft Hospital on June 1, aged 80.

Mr W J Spooner

19 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at Wesleyan Reform Church, on Thursday, June 4, followed by burial in Kirkley Cemetery, for William John (Billy) Spooner, of Corton, who died on May 22, aged 75.

Mrs P R Lord

19 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on May 29, followed by burial in Lowestoft Cemetery for Peggy Rose Lord, of Fir Lane, Lowestoft, who died at James Paget University Hospital on May 17, aged 81.

Mr G H Knights

19 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Andrews Church, on Wednesday, June 10, followed by burial at Lowestoft Cemetery for Gordon Herbert Knights, who died suddenly at home on May 23.

Mr B K Chilvers

19 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Mark's Church, on Tuesday, June 9, followed by cremation at Gorleston Crematorium, for Mr Brian Kevill Chilvers, of Lowestoft, who died peacefully at home with his family at his side on May 28, aged 70.

Mr W T Clackett

19 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, for William Thomas Clackett, who died at Lowestoft Hospital, on May 27, aged 73. The service was conducted by Val Burgess.

MR H Oldman

19 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Mark's Church, Oulton Broad, followed by interment in Kirkley Cemetery, on June 12, for Harry Oldman, of Windsor House Residential Home, who died at the James Paget University Hospital on May 27, aged 88.

Mrs E M Dawson

12 June 2009

A private cremation was held for Evelyn who died on May 11. The family were then joined by many, many friends and neighbours for a thanksgiving and celebration service at Gunton St Peter's Church.

Mr R A W Carson

11 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on June 4, for Richard Anthony, Whitehurst Carson, who died at his home in Gorleston, on May 23, aged 52, after a long illness so bravely borne.

Mr A A Howes

11 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, for Arthur Alfred Howes, who died suddenly at Squirrel Lodge Residential Home (formerly of Kimberley Road, Lowestoft), on May 15, aged 92.

Mr C H King

05 June 2009

The funeral took place at Gorleston Crematorium of Clifford Hodger King of Aldeby who who died at All Hallows Hospital, Ditchingham, on May 16, aged 85.

Tim Whelpton

05 June 2009

Service of thanksgiving for Tim Whelpton The Rev Neville Khambatta conducted at Upton Church a service of thanksgiving for the life of Tim Whelpton, who died very suddenly on March 27 at the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club.

Mrs D K Hale

05 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at Kirkley Cemetery Chapel followed by the burial in the cemetery on May 22, for Dorothy Kathleen Hale, of Lowestoft, who died on May 7, aged 83.

Mrs M E Burgess

05 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gunton St Peter's Church, on Friday, May 22, followed by the committal at Gorleston Crematorium for Marcelle Eclipse Burgess, of Lowestoft, who died on May 14, aged 88.

Mr J L Thain

05 June 2009

THE requiem mass took place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Gordon Road, Lowestoft, on Friday, May 29, followed by committal at Gorleston Crematorium, for Jack Leonard Thain, who died on May 7, aged 86.

Mrs P H V Cullabine

05 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at Trinity Methodist Church, followed by the burial at Lowestoft cemetery on May 29, for Pearl Helen Violet Cullabine, who died on May 13, aged 79.

Mrs P A Butcher

05 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Monday, June 1, for Mrs Pauline Ann Butcher, of Lowestoft, who died on May 20, aged 72. Captain Paul McDonough officiated.

Mrs J M Knights

05 June 2009

THE funeral service took place at Kirkley Run Mission followed by the interment at Kirkley Cemetery on Friday, May 22, for Mrs Jessie May Knights, formerly of Plovers Way, who died on May 10, aged 85.

Miss S E Bennett

22 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Luke's Church, followed by committal at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, April 28, for Sylvia Eleanor Bennett, of Beccles, who died on April 20, aged 55.

Mr R J Hoad

22 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Thursday, May 14, for Robin John Hoad, of Lowestoft, who died on April 30, aged 69. Miss Gerda Buckley officiated.

Mrs E P Campkin

22 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on May 15 for Evelyn Patricia Campkin of Oulton Broad who died on May 4, aged 70. Canon Brian Wisken officiated.

Mr W T Swan

22 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, on Friday, May 15, for William Thompson Swan, of Lowestoft, who died on April 30, aged 86. The Rev Robert Soanes officiated.

Mr I Larter

22 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Thursday, May 7, for Mr Ivan Larter (Billy), of Lowestoft, who died on April 26, aged 65. Rev Val Burgess officiated.

Mrs J I Liffen

08 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Wesleyan Reform Church, Till Road, Lowestoft, followed by burial in Kirkley Cemetery, for Joan Irene Liffen, of Lowestoft, who died on April 14, aged 77.

Colonel Geoffrey Dicker

08 May 2009

Colonel Geoffrey Dicker, who died, aged 88, on April 20, was a prominent East Anglian figure, combining public service with enthusiastic support for numerous charitable causes.

Mrs N Sizer

08 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Andrews Church on April 30 followed by burial at Lowestoft Cemetery for Nellie Sizer of Amy Court, Lowestoft who died at James Paget University Hospital on April 16, aged 89.

Miss S A Waters

08 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Peter's Church, Carlton Colville on Thursday, April 30, for Sylvia Ada Waters of Carlton Colvllle, who died on April 15, aged 75, followed by a burial at Carlton Colville Cemetery.

Mrs W D Woods

08 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, April 22, for Winifred Daisy Woods, of Lowestoft, who died on April 9. The Rev Joan Oddy officiated.

Mr F H C Hurley

08 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Friday, April 24, for Frederick Henry Charles Hurley, of Lowestoft, who died on April 14, aged 83.

Mrs A K R Blowers

08 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Kirkley Cemetery Chapel on Friday, May 1, for Amy Kathleen Rosa Blowers, of Lowestoft, who died on April 18, aged 86.

Mrs G E A Grant

08 May 2009

A CELEBRATION of the life of Grace Elizabeth Alice Grant was held at the Gorleston Crematorium, on April 30. Grace died aged 84, after a short illness in the James Paget Hospital.

Mr G S Bryant

08 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, April 21, for George Samuel Bryant, of Carlton Colville, who died on April 7, aged 88.

Mrs Victoria Agnes Gower

08 May 2009

The funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on May 1 for Victoria Agnes Gower of Lowestoft who died on April 23 aged 86. Canon Brian Wisken officiated.

Mrs W D Woods

07 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on April 22 for Winifred Daisy Woods of Lowestoft who died on April 9. The Rev Joan Oddy officiated.

Mrs M J Hurren

01 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Kirkley Cemetery Chapel on April 2 followed by burial in the cemetery for Marguerita Joan Hurren of Oulton Broad, who died on March 17, aged 82.

Mr A J Allerton

01 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on April 16 for Albert James Allerton of Lowestoft who died on April 1, aged 73. The Rev Geoff Wilson officiated.

Mr R W V Pryce

01 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Kirkley Cemetery Chapel followed by burial in the cemetery, on Wednesday, April 22, for Mr Richard William Vaughan Pryce, of Lowestoft who died on April 9, aged 83 years.

Mr G J Cannell

01 May 2009

MANY friends and colleagues joined the family at the funeral service in All Saints Church, Ringsfield, for Granville James Cannell (Grany) who died at Beccles War Memorial Hospital on March 28, aged 53.

Mrs E M Newell

01 May 2009

A SERVICE of thanksgiving for the life of Ethel May Newell, who died on April 9, aged 90, took place at Beresford Road Evangelical Church, followed by A burial at Gunton St Peter's Churchyard.

Mrs V Q Smith

01 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium for Vera Queenie Smith, of Lowestoft, who died on April 13. The Rev Roy Wormald officiated. Mourners were: Ron and Diana Smith, June Ivy, Wendy and Barry York, Steven, Ivy and Lesley, David Smith, Alun Smith, Andrew York and Zarah, Mr and Mrs Russen, Julie Wicks, Mrs M Doxey, Mr and Mrs R Doxey, Many friends and neighbours too numerous to mention.

Mrs A V Leeds

01 May 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Andrew's Church, Roman Road, Lowestoft, for Audrey Leeds, aged 90, followed by burial at Lowestoft Cemetery. Many thanks to the Rev Mark McCaghray for officiating, Cheryl the organist, Kaye for reading the poem and Margaret for the Bible reading.

Mrs Mabel Slater

27 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Monday, March 2 of Mabel Slater, who died on March 12, aged 89, at Carlton Hall Residential Home.

Mr I C Snell

24 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Margaret's Church for Ian Snell, aged 70, followed by burial at Colney Wood, Norwich. Many thanks to the Rev Geoff Wilson officiating.

Mrs M Goldspink

24 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, April 14, for Mary Goldspink, of Carlton Colville, who died on March 27, aged 79. Father David Girling officiated.

Mr W T Stone

24 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium of William Thomas Stone, of Fairfield Road, Oulton Broad, who died suddenly on March 23, aged 87, at the James Paget Hospital.

Mrs E V I Cox

17 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, for Edna Cox, who died on March 14, aged 83. The Rev Mark McCaghrey officiated. Mourners were: Mr and Mrs C Cox (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs P Cox (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs G Jenkins (granddaughter and husband), Mr and Mrs D Marsden (granddaughter and husband), Louise and Steve (granddaughter and partner), Jonathan and Becki (grandson), Hayley and Ryan (granddaughter and partner), Damien and Chelsea (grandson and partner) and Lauren, Lewis, Lola and Bradford (great grandchildren).

Mrs C I Prettyman

17 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, for Cissie Ida Prettyman of Silverwood Close, Lowestoft, who died suddenly at her home on March 10, aged 81.

Mr C D Harper

17 April 2009

The funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on March 26 for Cyril Douglas Harper of Park Road, Lowestoft who died at James Paget University Hospital on March 10, aged 89.

Mr C D H Rose

17 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Mutford Church and was followed by a burial in the churchyard on March 31, for Cyril Donald Harold Rose of Mutford who died at Southwold Hospital on March 22, aged 83.

Mrs J E Tyrrell

17 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, and was followed by committal at Gorleston Crematorium on April 6, of Joyce Eva Tyrrell of Lowestoft, who died on March 19, aged 82.

Mr Hugh McDonald

17 April 2009

DISTINGUISHED general surgeon, Hugh McDonald, died aged 94 on March 28 at the James Paget University Hospital. Prior to the opening of the James Paget Hospital, weekend surgical emergency cases were admitted to either the Great Yarmouth or Lowestoft General Hospitals, where many Lowestoft residents will have benefitted from Mr McDonald's surgical skills.

Mr E A Lumsden

17 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Mark's Church, Oulton Broad, for Eric Lumsden, who died suddenly in Addenbrooke's Hospital, on March 30, aged 68. The Rev Marilyn Zipfel officiated.

Mrs F D Smith

17 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft and was followed by the burial in Lowestoft Cemetery, on Wednesday, April 8, for Florence Daisy Smith, of Lowestoft, who died on March 26, aged 86.

Mr H W J Baxter

17 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, and was followed by committal at Gorleston Crematorium, on April 8, for Mr Henry William James Baxter (Jim), of Lowestoft, who died on March 29, aged 93.

Mr E E Smith

17 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at the Commodore Mission Church, Oulton Broad, of Ernest Edwin Smith, who died peacefully at Chevington Lodge, Bungay, on March 21, aged 86.

Mr D J Spoor

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, March 24, for David John Spoor, of Lowestoft, who died on March 11, aged 65. The Rev Robert Soanes officiated.

Mr K W Swatman

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Mark's Church, Oulton Broad, followed by the burial in Kirkley Cemetery, for Kenneth Walter Swatman, of Lowestoft, who died on March 16, aged 67.

Mrs J D Nicholls

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Kirkley Run Mission, followed by a further service at Gorleston Crematorium, for Joan Doreen Nicholls, of Lowestoft, who died on March 13, aged 83.

Mrs W I Sparkes

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium, for Winifred Irene Sparkes, of Lowestoft, who died on March 13, aged 97. The Rev Val Burgess officiated.

Mrs J F Edwards

10 April 2009

THE requiem mass took place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church followed by the committal at Gorleston Crematorium on March 24 for Joan Frances Edwards of Lowestoft who died on March 10, aged 74.

Mrs V J Andrews

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Marks Church, Oulton Broad, on Friday, March 27, followed by burial in Kirkley Cemetery for Valerie Jane Andrews, of Lowestoft, who died on March 17, aged 64.

Mrs D A Brunger

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on March 27 for Doreen Ada Brunger, who died aged 78. The Rev Marilyn Zipfell officiated. Mourners were: Teresa, Clive, Natasha and Sarah Baker, Kim, Andrie, Lisa, Trudy and Ashley Burwood, Livvy, Carl and Simon, Mr and Mrs G Pamphilon, Caroline, Annette and Jocelyn, Mr and Mrs R Seabrooke, Mr and Mrs W Hilliard, Mr and Mrs N Morton, Mr and Mrs R George, Mrs P Walker, Mrs M Baker, Mrs P Baker, Mr and Mrs O Burwood, Mr and Mrs M Cook, Betty and John.

Mr J Mott

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Marks Church, Oulton Broad followed by committal at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday March 25 for John Frederick Mott (ex chief inspector), aged 72.

Mrs E Brown

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Michael's Church, Oulton followed by a burial in the churchyard on April 1 for Ethel Brown who died at Harleston House, Lowestoft on March 11, aged 93.

Mr H McCallum

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium for Hugh (Mac) McCallum, of Lowestoft, who peacefully on March 16, aged 79. The Rev Colin Napper officiated.

Mr S J Castleton

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, March 31, for Stanley John Castleton, of Lowestoft, who died on March 17, aged 88. The Rev Robert Soanes officiated.

Mr K Schofield

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, April 1, for Mr Keith Schofield, of Lowestoft, who died on March 18, aged 65. Canon Brian Wisken officiated.

Mrs M J Hurren

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Kirkley Cemetery Chapel on Thursday, April 2, followed by burial in the cemetery for Marguerita Joan Hurren of Oulton Broad, who died on March 17, aged 82.

Mrs F M Critten

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Tuesday, March 31, for Mrs Florence May Critten, of Lakeland Drive, who died at James Paget University Hospital, on March 10, aged 88.

Mr S J Gasson

10 April 2009

THE funeral took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Saturday, April 4 for Sidney J Gasson of Carlton Colville who died on March 27 aged 79.

Mr S Ward

10 April 2009

THE funeral service took place at St Peter's Church, Carlton Colville and was then followed by burial in Carlton Colville Cemetery on Thursday, April 2 of Stephen Ward, who died at his home in Carlton Colville on March 25, aged 67.