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.

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.

Mourners were: Jean Spoor (wife), Iain (son) and Lisa, Sue (daughter) and Graham, Ann and Graham Reid, Margaret Milton, Matthew Reid and Rachel Bullent, Dick Spoor (uncle), Peter and Betty Spoor (cousins), Mrs Sybil Smith (cousin), Val McCurdy (cousin).

Running friends: Trevor Barker, Trevor Ludkin, Darrell Oldman, Roger Mawer, Jean and Alan Mower, Ann and Paul Silom.

The Dell: Kim King, Christine Horth, John and Maria Egan, Daphne Ward, Sue and Graham, Jo Caldwell, June Bishop, Mr Vivien Kestle. Neighbours: Jock and Leslie Smith, Coral and Terry Horton, Iris Fenemore.

People that paid tribute: Ian Ash, Jeanette Soanes, Bob Blizzard MP, David Dane, Zeb Soanes, Rev Robert Soanes.

Friends: Mr and Mrs David Girling, Kim and Ray Vincent, Derek and Valma Gill, Peter and Kay Larter, Sue Eastty, Meg and Ian Ash, Jo Jones (one of David's models), Bob Bracey, Jill and Frank Hook, Mr and Mrs Wickins (Peasenhall), Bernard and Jane Haverson, K L Andrews, Patricia Banks, Cathy and Chris Durrant, Rosie and Jim Cowie, Malcolm Berridge, Diane and Brian Sivyer, Ray and Maureen Leech, Mrs Christine Barber, Trevor and Jane Ellis, May and Andy Barnes, P Mitchell and R Mitchell, Mrs Elaine Smith, Janet and David Gooch, John and Chris (Church Army), John Mitchell, Mr and Mrs B Turner, T Leech, Olive Roy (Lowestoft Spiritual Centre), Mrs Deborah Hall (Lowestoft Spiritual Centre), Kim Judson, Lyn Hall, Sally Rivett, Pat Goodwin, Robert Porter, Rose Barber, Marty Trebutt, Christine Thrower, Patricia Shreeve, Jennifer Holman, Mary and Ryan, Jenny and Robin Hunton, Lesley Lister (rep Kerrie-Louise Phillips nee Lister and Daniel Lister), Stan Gilbert.

Floral Tributes were: Dave, you fought with bravery and dignity, you were an inspiration and example for us all to follow, all my love always Jean (Little Owl). Dearest Dave, lovely happy memories will stay with us forever, Sue and Graham. Dave, you will be missed but not forgotten, love always Iain and Lisa.

The family of Mr David Spoor wish to thank all relatives and friends for their many kind expressions of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and donations received. Donations for a charity as yet to be decided are still being accepted c/o R Rivett Ltd, 15 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RU. Cheques payable to R Rivett Ltd please.

Jean and family wish to extend their thanks to all friends who offered their continuous support throughout David's illness.

Special thanks to Rev Robert Soanes for an uplifting service, doctors and district nurses at Bridge Road Surgery and Rivett's for all the funeral arrangements.

Would all please accept this as the only but most grateful acknowledgment.

Funeral arrangements were by R Rivett Ltd, 15 Carlton Road, Lowestoft.