THE funeral took place at St Luke's Church, Beccles, of Avril Norma Mitchell, of Beccles, who died at her home on December 20, aged 75. The Rev J Beauchamp officiated.

THE funeral took place at St Luke's Church, Beccles, of Avril Norma Mitchell, of Beccles, who died at her home on December 20, aged 75. The Rev J Beauchamp officiated.

Immediate family mourners were, Stephen and Anne Mitchell, Ben and Kirstie Mitchell, Paul and Betty Mitchell, Mark and Suzanne Mitchell, Daniel Mitchell, Bridget Garwood, Janet Ellis, Lindsay Ellis, Matthew Ellis, Gavin Ellis.

Among others present were: Mr and Mrs R Tuthill, Mrs J Morris, Mr and Mrs R Tuthill, Mr and Mrs T Knights, Mr and Mrs D Smith (also representing Brenda Ellis), Miss H Fulcher, Mr G Mison, Mr and Mrs M Gilham, Doris Moore, Mary Finch, Leslie Gardner, Miss M Spratt (Miss A Hope), Mrs E Holtby (Noreen Taylor), Mr A Clothier (Rev G Clothier), Mrs F Fisk, Mrs M Skipper, Mrs J Jones, Mr and Mrs J West, Mrs S Currie (Miss L Currie), Mrs C Darnell (Pearl Trafford), Mr A Baker, Mrs A Morgan, Mr J Lumsden, Mr and Mrs F Runnacles, Mrs S Perry, Mrs M George, Mr and Mrs T Filby, Mr M Last (Mr and Mrs H Last and Mr and Mrs J Rolt), Mrs D Pearce, Mrs P Filer, Mrs M Baker, Mrs S Payne, Mrs J Harrison, Mr and Mrs J Garrood, Mrs J Derbyshire, Mrs J Cornish, Mrs M Hurren, Mr B Nursey, Mr and Mrs D Knights, Mrs S Marriot, Mr M Skoulding (Mrs M Skoulding), Mr T Coleman (Margaret and Gary), Rev and Mrs S Read, Mr A Mihill, Mr and Mrs K Symonds, Mrs R Davies, Mrs S Spurdens, Maureen and Tom Knights, Elizabeth and Ian Hawkes, Dianna Chaston, Mr and Mrs A Beaumont, Mrs C Homes, Molly and Roger Bennett, Karen Gowers (Andrew, Harry and Eva), Mr J Andrews, Mrs M George, Miss N George, Shelia Dowe, Molly Pointen, Ruth Elliott, Clare King, Matthew King, Sally and John Allport, Dawn Platt, Geoffry Earl (Dorothy Earl), Nora Burbage, Mr and Mrs R Paul, Mr and Mrs Trevor Bryer, Mr and Mrs David Ellis and family (Miss J Clarke), Bill Graham, Jessica King (Mr and Mrs C King), Mr and Mrs W Drew (Paul Drew), Mr and Mrs J Barker (Sylvia Wilson), Thelma Gibbs (Christopher Gibbs), Tina Starr, Mrs M Saunders, Mrs W Richardson (Mr M Richardson and Mrs J Jorda and Mrs B Hewitt), Mr and Mrs M Dix, Mrs J Roots, Mrs P Russell (Margaret Gee), Rev Pam Bayliss, Mr and Mrs M Lambert (Mr and Mrs J Lambert), Mrs C Newson, Mr and Mrs P W Reeve, Evelyn Knights, Mr and Mrs T Mitchell, Mr and Mrs P Ellis, Ann and Rodney Norville, Lindsay Blankley (family), Frances and John Crisp, Linda Ellis (Mr T Ellis and family), Tony French, Carol Amos, Nick Aitken, Karen Mills, Duncan Shearing, Betty Stannard (Una Woodrow), Pat Eddie, Helen Watson (Gary Watson), Jo George, Jim and Margaret Girdwood, John Hoffman, Felicity Tate, Mr and Mrs G Waters, David Cornish, Beatrice Cornish, Teresa Cumbers, Mr K Eddy, Geoff Waters, June Easey.

Funeral arrangements were by Harvey Bros of Kirby Cane.

Avril's family would like to sincerely thank all her friends and family for their many kind words, love and support. Special thanks to Avril's St Luke's family who have made us feel proud of mum. Thanks to everyone for the generous donations to Avril's passion for the Dog Rescue Centre.