THE funeral service took place at Kirkley Cemetery Chapel followed by the burial in the cemetery on May 22, for Dorothy Kathleen Hale, of Lowestoft, who died on May 7, aged 83.

THE funeral service took place at Kirkley Cemetery Chapel followed by the burial in the cemetery on May 22, for Dorothy Kathleen Hale, of Lowestoft, who died on May 7, aged 83.

Father David Girling officiated.

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

Special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Coach House, Hemsby for the wonderful way in which you cared for our dear Mum, and giving her back her sparkle in her last few months, she was happy again and we will forever be grateful. Also the kind and caring staff of Blyford Residential Home. Thank you to Mark Reed for all your help and support. Thank you to Dorothy's neighbours/friends in Laurel Road for all your support and kindness you've showed to Dorothy and for caring about her. Thank you to Father David Girling for a wonderful service. Also thank you to Rivett's for your professional, dignified and sensitive service.

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

Funeral arrangements were by R Rivett Ltd, Carlton Road, Lowestoft.