THE funeral service took place at St. Edmund's Church, Kessingland on Friday, June 4, followed by interment in the churchyard for Mr Graham Holmes Ruff, of Kessingland, who died on May 8, aged 82.

THE funeral service took place at St. Edmund's Church, Kessingland on Friday, June 4, followed by interment in the churchyard for Mr Graham Holmes Ruff, of Kessingland, who died on May 8, aged 82.

Canon Lyndy Domoney officiated.

Mourners were: Mrs Janet Ruff (widow), David (son). Stepchildren: Simon Parker, Carl Parker, Andrew Parker, Matthew and Louisa Parker, Tim and Maggie Parker. Jean and John Suggate, Nigel and Janice Burglin, Gerald Tippler, Robin and Linda Tipple, Rodney and Ruth Tipple, Paul and Lynda Bales, Jill Sait, Angela Suggate and John, Ian and Alison Streeter, Adrian and Emma Tipple.

Many other friends and neighbours also attended the service too many to mention by name. Unavoidably absent: Pat and Roger Raper (America).

The family wish to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and donations for St Edmund's Church, Kessingland (cheques payable to Kessingland PCC) which are still being accepted c/o Critoph & Crowe, 49-55 Lorne Park Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RB. Tel 01502 564285.

Special thanks to Rev Lyndy, Rev Derek, Rev Joan, Cliff Ingham (organist), choir and all who helped in any way for a wonderful service of celebration for Graham's life. Dr Drane and Kessingland Surgery and Southwold Hospital for their care of Graham and family.

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

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