THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, October 8, for Sheila Vernon, of Lowestoft, who died on September 29, aged 75.Fr David Girling officiated.

THE funeral service took place at Gorleston Crematorium on Wednesday, October 8, for Sheila Vernon, of Lowestoft, who died on September 29, aged 75.

Fr David Girling officiated.

Mourners were, Gordon and Terri (son and daughter-in-law), Chris (son), Diane and Paul (daughter and Son-in-Law), grandchildren Lee, Sally-Ann, Tracey, her partner Luke and Paula, great-grandchildren Jade, Kyle, Harley, Coraleigh, Chloe and Tristan, Mr and Mrs R Brooks, Mr and Mrs J Smith, Mrs B Meikle, Mr and Mrs J Millership, Mr L Millership, Mr K Swift, Mr A Brooks, Mr and Mrs J Erkens, Mr and Mrs K Brooks, Wendy, Linda, Denise, Mrs F Moore, Mr and Mrs A Summons, Mr S Swift, Mrs M Smith, Mr and Mrs A Hewitt, Mr and Mrs S Harrison and Jack, Mrs J Mummery, Mr and Mrs S Waterhouse and Richard, Mrs J Chipperfield, J and P Moore, Lydia Joseph, Peter Schneider, Adele. Unable to attend were Mr and Mrs H Vernon (New Zealand).

Floral tributes were: No one could have had a better mum than you. You were one in a million and we are so very honoured to be your children. You made our lives so very special. We will miss you so much and you will be in our hearts forever. God bless and rest in peace dear mum. Your loving children Gordon, Chris and Diane. We will always love you mum, be thinking of you forever. All our love Gordon and Terri. Thank you for always being there for me, I will remember you for your strength and love. Missing you, love Chris. You were not only my mum but also my best friend and nothing will ever change the special love we shared. No one will know how my heart is feeling at the moment. I thank you for guiding me through my life, for being there for me, for all the lovely memories and mostly for just being you. You were such a wonderful mother and I am going to miss you so much. Rest in peace with dad dear mum. You will be in my heart forever. God bless. All our love Diane and Paul. You will always be in our thoughts and hearts, we were so lucky to be blessed with such a wonderful and loving grandma. Words cannot even begin to say how much you will be missed. Love and remember you always, lots of love, Lee, Sally-Ann, Jade, Harley and Phoenix. To our beloved grandma. In tears we saw you sinking and watched you pass away. Our hearts almost broken we wanted you to stay. But when we saw you sleeping so peaceful and free from pain, how could we wish you back to suffer that again. It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone for part of us went with you, the day God took you home. Love always Tracey, Paula and Luke. Those who have a grandma, cherish her, cherish her with care. For you never will know the heartache, till you see the vacant chair. Love you always, Kyle, Coraleigh, Chloe, Tristan and Destiny. You will be forever in our hearts. Love Mavis, John and family. Love from Adele, Barry, Rubee, Reece and Ria.

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

The family of Mrs Sheila Vernon wish to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, for the beautiful floral tributes and donations received. Donations for the MS Society are still being accepted c/o R Rivett Ltd, 15 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RU. Special thanks to Fr David Girling for a lovely service and staff in EADU at James Paget Hospital for looking after her so well. Would all please accept this as the only but most grateful acknowledgment.