THE funeral service took place at All Saints and St Margaret's Church, followed by the burial in Kirkley Cemetery, on Wednesday, July 9, for Derek Johnson, of Lowestoft, who died on June 20, aged 65.

THE funeral service took place at All Saints and St Margaret's Church, followed by the burial in Kirkley Cemetery, on Wednesday, July 9, for Derek Johnson, of Lowestoft, who died on June 20, aged 65. Canon Bob Baker officiated.

Mourners were: Lorna Johnson (wife), Lisa and Bob (daughter and son-in-law), Nicole, Boe and David (daughter and partner), Jack, Christopher and Christopher (grandchildren), Wendy, Mr and Mrs R Gale, Mr C Johnson, Mr J Johnson, Chris Johnson, Mrs J Davies, Mr and Mrs B Brown, Mr and Mrs N Gale, Mrs D Bell, Mr and Mrs M Gale, Mr and Mrs D Finch, Lauren and Jasmine, Mr A Turner, Mr and Mrs D Turner, Mrs A Deare, Mr B Turner and Miss J Stopher, Mr J Holden and Ms T Coyle, Mr and Mrs P Bland, Mrs R Costello, Mr W Pye, Mr and Mrs S Chambers.

Those unable to be present: Alan and Judy Johnson and family (Australia).

The funeral arrangements were by R Rivett Ltd, 15 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RU.

Lorna Johnson and the family of the late Derek Johnson wish to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and donations received. Donations for a memorial bench are still being accepted (cheques made payable to R Rivett Ltd), c/o R Rivett Ltd, 15 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RU. Special thanks to Canon Bob Baker and all at Rivett's for a lovely service and celebration of Derek's life. Would all please accept this as the only but most grateful acknowledgment.