THE funeral service took place at Gorleston crematorium on Friday, October 26 for Neil Batchelor of Lowestoft who died on October 17 aged 41. The Rev Canon Brian Wisken officiated.

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston crematorium on Friday, October 26 for Neil Batchelor of Lowestoft who died on October 17 aged 41. The Rev Canon Brian Wisken officiated.

Mourners were Samantha Burden (partner), Joan and Ray Batchelor (parents), Stephen and Samantha Batchelor (brother and sister-in-law), Suzanne and Mark Tripp (sister and brother-in-law), Laura Batchelor (niece), Ryan Batchelor (nephew), Mr and Mrs N Smith, Mr R Lyell, Mr M Lyell, Mr B Lyell, Mrs T Cooper, Mrs A Sargeant, Mrs D Walker, Mrs Y Blowers, Mrs P Muirhead, Mrs M Flegg, Mrs C Tom, Pamela Jones, Luke Graham, Lisa Gee, David Castleton, John Murphy, Hazel Cave, Joe and Sarah Harrowven, John Kirk, R Skoyles, Alan, Christine, and Colleen Squire, R Lewis, Steven Dare, P Barber, M McMastor, Gavin Bryant, Shane Lewis, James Galer, Darren Webb, S Green, Andrew Keating, R Moon, S Heaney, Stephen Coote, Adrian Coote, Mark Coote, Nathan Coote, Garry Compton, Dale Eaton, Ryan Orford, A Nobbs, P Nobbs, Neil and Amanda Harris, Paul Catling, M Catling, Andy White, Josh Frost, Ashleigh Frost, Craig Stevenson, J Solomon, Mr and Mrs G Flaxman, Mr and Mrs K Cone, Mr and Mrs A Burden, Mr and Mrs T Burden. Unable to attend were: Ken and Mark Sargeant, Mrs C Vincent.

Floral tributes were: Sadly missed. To Daddy I wish you was still here, I miss you so much, I will love you always. Lots of love. Courtney. I love you.

In loving memory of a wonderful Dad. You are my Dad and I love you so how much I will miss you, you'll never know. Lots of love your daughter Karrie.

Forever in our hearts dearest son. Cherished memories of our dear son. Little did we know that morning the sorrow the day would bring. We only know, we love and miss you Neil. And no day will ever be perfect again. Eternal love Mum and Dad.

In loving memory of my dear brother. My dearest brother, a part of me will always be missing but the love and memories of you my twin will stay with me forever. Missing you so much Neil. All our love always Stephen and Sam.

In loving memory of a dear brother. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, all I have are memories and your smile in my heart. I lost two precious things that day my brother and my friend. Love forever Suzanne and Mark.

Sadly missed, my darling Neil, why you had to leave me I will never understand. I thought our love was forever, so goodnight my darling Neil, your love will stay in my heart forever, Sam.

In loving memory of a dear uncle. My uncle Neil. There will always be a place for you in my heart. I miss you so much but know you will always be watching over me. All my love forever, Laura.

In loving memory of a dear uncle. To my special uncle Neil I'll never forget you uncle, you're the best uncle I have ever had and will ever have. I love you and miss you so much. Love Ryan.

In loving memory of a dear uncle we had so much fun with you, you made us laugh so much. Our days out won't be the same without you by our side, night, night. Love, kisses and hugs. Kieran and Jessica.

Thinking of you. In loving memory of nephew Neil you are in my thoughts and will be missed. Love Uncle Roy.

With sincere sympathy, in loving memory of Neil from Ken, Tricia, Mandy, Mark and Chloe.

Rest in peace from Tracey, Nigel and Penny.

In loving memory of Cousin Neil, taken too soon. Malcolm, Julie, Brendan, Erica and Lee.

To Neil, you will always and forever be missed, but never forgotten. Always in our hearts. Pamela, Ben, Molly, Marlene and Bob.

God bless you and keep you always, Neil from us all at Waveney Asphalt.

Farewell little buddy from Shane and all the Ipswich Crew.

With deepest sympathy from Anita, Brian and Family.

To Neil hope you are happy where you are and at peace love Lisa and Stacey.

Neil, sadly missed but not forgotten. Andreé and Kenny, Senita, Kacey and Jaiden.

With deepest sympathy, Sandra and Dennis (at number 52).

To Neil, from Shirley, Sam and Family rest in peace.

To Neil, from Stella and Graham.

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

The family of the late Mr Neil Batchelor wish to thank all relatives and friends for their many kind expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes received.

Special thanks to Rev Canon Brian Wisken for the lovely service and staff at R Rivett Ltd for their help and kindness, also all Neil's friends and colleagues for their help and support at this very sad time.

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