FRANK Ronald Coutts, of Queensway, Exning, died at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, on May 7 after a long illness. He was 81.
Born in Witchford, he was educated in Newmarket and served with the Commandos during the Second World War.
After the war, he drove a taxi and lorry before taking up his main employment for several years as chauffeur and handyman for Captain Johnso
n, and later his son.
For the last 11 years he had run the Royal British Legion branch in Exning with his partner Anne. His hobbies included gardening and driving and he was a keen supporter of raising money for the Poppy Appeal.
Mr Coutts leaves his partner Anne, son, David, grandchildren, Karl and Lee, and great-granddaughter, Abigail.
His funeral took place at St Martin's Church, Exninng, on May 19 and the Rev Joyce Williams conducted the service. Sheila Jeffery was the standard bearer.
Family mourners were: Anne Mancer, David Coutts, Karl Coutts, Lee Coutts, Abigail Coutts, Mr and Mrs Bob Coutts (rep family), John and Barbara Coutts (family), Margaret Butt (Richard Butt), Maureen Smith (Malcolm Smith), Mr and Mrs F J Monkhouse (Mr and Mrs N Coutts), Coral Pritchard-Gordon, Dawn and Gavin Cairns, David Cairns, Heather Hickman, Keith Hudson and Leslie Bridges.
Other mourners were: John and Betty Wigham, Alan Donovan (Christine Donovan), John Barker, Mary Sturgeon, Jean Robertson, Mrs V M Skipp and Mrs M Moss (Newmarket RBL), George Link (Sheila Link, Mr and Mrs M Oliver and Mr and Mrs D Palmer), Violet Pearce (Peter and Rosemary Page), Doreen Pearce, Rosalie Chamber, Ted Rosbrook, Kim Chambers, Ruth Jones, John Fosdike, Rita Grove, Arthur and Betty Nicholls, John Johnstone (Mrs A Johnstone), Hilary Cook (Andrew Cook), Christine Smith (Michael, Luke and Ben), Clair Rayner (family) and Mrs M Maynard.
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