THE funeral has taken place of Lexie Park, on July 21, aged 65.

Lexie was born in Ardrossan and moved to Hartford in 1971. Among her interests were the Church, Women's Institute and the Ladies Fellowship. Other interests included music, singing with the Operatic Society and several choirs, and amateur dramatics. She was also a keen country dancer.

Lexie was very involved in community work including books on wheels, cooking for the lunch club and church transport. She maintained her Scottish roots and was very close to her family and friends there.

Lexie made many friends during her work as an auxiliary nurse and school catering assistant.

Devoted to her family, she leaves her husband Joe, daughters Lorraine, Marion and Joanne, son Andrew and five grandchildren.

The Rev Mike Dye officiated the service, which was held at Hartford Methodist Church, followed by interment in Gorstage Cemetery.

Floral tributes and donations were received for Ward 5 at Leighton Hospital.

Arrangements were by Pope Funeral Services, Davenham.