THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, January 2 for Ronald George Manning of Kessingland, who died on December 17, aged 81.

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, January 2 for Ronald George Manning of Kessingland, who died on December 17, aged 81. Mr John Hemsley officiated.

Mourners were, Mrs B Manning, Mr and Mrs P Brundle and family, Mrs A Groom and family, Mr N Spall and family. Numerous family members, friends and colleagues too numerous to mention filled the crematorium for a celebration of Ron's life.

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

The family of Mr Ronald George Manning wish to thank all relatives and friends for their many kind expressions of sympathy and donations received. Donations for the Lowestoft Lifeboat are still being accepted c/o R Rivett Ltd, 15 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0RU.

Many thanks to the numerous medical staff that have supported Ron throughout. Special thanks to John Hemsley for his sensitivity in his conduction of the service. Thanks to all at Rivett's especially Linda. Would all please accept this as the only but most grateful acknowledgment.