Flowton church was filled on June 26th as villagers and friends gathered to give thanks for the life of David Hale, who passed away on May 31st. He and his late wife Lorna moved to the corner bungalow 45 years ago with their 3 sons and he developed a thriving vegetable garden alongside the road from which he kept an eye on the comings and goings with a cheery wave to all who knew him. Somehow he managed to learn everybody’s birthday! The youngsters loved his dry wit and he always had plenty of interesting conversation to offer over a cup of coffee. We will miss him greatly for he was a real character and friend. May he rest in peace.
Mary Carter.