THE funeral service took place at Lowestoft Cemetery Chapel followed by interment in the cemetery on Monday, December 24 for Mr Edmund Hutchinson of Lowestoft who died on December 11, aged 61.

THE funeral service took place at Lowestoft Cemetery Chapel followed by interment in the cemetery on Monday, December 24 for Mr Edmund Hutchinson of Lowestoft who died on December 11, aged 61.

Miss Gerda Buckley officiated.

Mourners were: Bryan Hutchinson, Anne Hutchinson, Colin Hutchinson, Philippa Hutchinson, Mark Hutchinson, Janice Wylds, Roger Bushell, Margaret Bushell, Jack Howes, Doreen Howes, Kevin Howes, Jeanette Howes, Larry Howes, friends and carers of Royal Avenue, John Turner House, Gateway Lodge and Lowestoft Hospital.

Unavoidably absent were cousins Jean, Pat and John who sent their love and regrets.

Funeral arrangements were by R Rivett Limited, 15 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0RU.

The family of Mr Edmund Hutchinson wish to thank all relatives and friends for their many kind expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes received.

Special thanks to Gerda Buckley for her comforting service, also the carer of Royal Avenue and John Turner House for looking after our brother over the years. Special thanks to the nurses of the Gertrude Barwood Ward at Lowestoft Hospital.

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