THE funeral service took place at St Luke's Parish Church, Widnes, Cheshire on August 10, for Alan Harry Harvey who died on July 31, aged 83.Alan was born in Kessingland on July 2 1926 and educated at Beccles Grammar School, followed by graduation at Hull University, moving to Widnes where he worked as an industrial chemist.

THE funeral service took place at St Luke's Parish Church, Widnes, Cheshire on August 10, for Alan Harry Harvey who died on July 31, aged 83.

Alan was born in Kessingland on July 2 1926 and educated at Beccles Grammar School, followed by graduation at Hull University, moving to Widnes where he worked as an industrial chemist.

The Rev J Leftle officiated.

The mourners were: Marjorie Harvey (wife), Pamela Pickthall, Gillian Matischen and Christopher Harvey (children), Terry and Sarah Pickthall (grandson and wife), David Pickthall (grandson), Steven Pickthall (son-in-law), Dr Greg Matischen (son-in-law), Jonathan, Alexandra and Anna Matischen (grandchildren), Evelyn Rigby, Robert and Margaret Travers, Ann Pickthall, Andrew Pickthall, Yuri and Joanna Matischen, Ladies (also representing Widnes Golf Club), Kathleen McDermott (from Halton Haven Hospice), George Atherton, Karen and Emma.

Marjorie wishes to thank all the family for their support and all who sent floral tributes and cards.