THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 22, for June Evelyn Emma Rackham, of Lowestoft, who died on June 6, aged 73. The Reverend Jeff Wilson officiated.

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on June 22, for June Evelyn Emma Rackham, of Lowestoft, who died on June 6, aged 73.

The Reverend Jeff Wilson officiated.

Mourners were: Mr and Mrs K Rackham, Mr and Mrs F Ainsworth, Mr T Rackham, Mrs M Thornton, Mr and Mrs P Wakefield, representatives from St John Ambulance, Lowestoft Railway Bowls Club, Oulton Village Friendship Club, Suffolk Lacemakers, local lacemakers, Lowestoft Fire Station and many other friends and neighbours. Unavoidably absent were: Mr and Mrs J Bawldry and Mr C Rackham.

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

The family of the late Mrs Rackham wish to thank all relatives and friends for their many kind expressions of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and donations received. Donations for St John Ambulance (Lowestoft divisions) are still being accepted c/o R Rivett Ltd.

Special thanks to doctors, nurses and staff at NCCU Addenbrookes, doctors, nurses and staff (intensive care unit) and Ward 17 at James Paget University Hospital,Mrs J Skinner and members of St John Ambulance Brigade, the Rev Jeff Wilson for his comforting service and R Rivett Ltd.

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