THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on January 20 for Marjorie Joan Ffrench (Babs) of Lowestoft who died on January 3, aged 85.Father David Girling officiated.

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on January 20 for Marjorie Joan Ffrench (Babs) of Lowestoft who died on January 3, aged 85.

Father David Girling officiated.

Mourners were: James Ffrench (husband), Brian Ffrench (son), Wendy Ffrench, Joyce Kerrison (sister), Colin Savage, Tina Savage, Lee Ffrench, Rhinnan Ffrench, Gary Jenkins, Alison Jenkins, Paul Jenkins, Fiona Jenkins, Lewis Jenkins, Lauren Jenkins, Janis Daniels, Andy Daniels, Wendy Payne, Philip Payne, Alison Payne, Matthew Payne, David Jenkins and Thecla, Tony Ffrench, Nieves Ffrench. Many other family, numerous friends and neighbours.

Father Girling read out messages of condolence from Moyra and Norman Beechen in Australia, Tony and Margaret Tolbot in New Zealand, Ron and Betty Tyler in Spain and Richard and Yuki in Japan.

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

Special thanks to Dr O'Driscoll of Westward Avenue surgery, the doctors and nurses of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Father Girling, Rivett undertakes and Sarah Jane Florists.

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