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.

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.

Mourners were: Julie Allerton (daughter), Jenny Connor (daughter), Joan Waddle (partner), Roy Barnes, Shaun Barnes, Paula Wiliamson, Rosie Cousins, P Graham. Robin Baker, Irene Thompson, Tilly Wilson, Peggy Dann, Jill Jeffries, John Jeffries, Arthur Snowling, Joy Snowling, Olive Harper, Robbie and Debra Graham, Iris and Eric Harris, Driekie Van Rooyen, Linda and Roger, Ken and Sandra, Brenda and Brian Crane, Heather and Michael, J Sampson, Mrs P Wilson, Mr and Mrs Sharp, Phil and Gwen Warne, Mr C Atkins, P Joyce, Lew and Peter Ablett, Pat Bird, Kevin Smith.

Floral tributes were: In loving memory of a wonderful dad, will miss you lots love Julie. In loving memory of dad, to dad, always remember you, best wishes love Jenny. Treasured memories of Albert, my dearest partner, you'll always be in my heart, miss and love you, with all my fondest love Joan Diana. With deepest sympathy of Albert, from Derek and Mary (Caister). With deepest sympathy, to a good neighbour, from Iris and Eric.

The family wish to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and donations for The British Heart Foundation which are still being accepted c/o Critoph and Crowe, 49-55 Lorne Park Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RB.

Will all please accept this as the only but most sincere acknowledgment.

Funeral arrangements were by Critoph and Crowe, 49-55 Lorne Park Road, Lowestoft.