TRIBUTE has been paid to a village stalwart who has died aged 89.

Florence Bramall (pictured) had lived in East Morton all her life and was involved in several organisations. She was instrumental in launching the village gala in its present form in the 1960s.

Mrs Bramall was also a long-time member of Morton Village Society and a huge supporter of Meals on Wheels and a local luncheon club.

The funeral service takes place at St Luke’s Church, East Morton, on Friday, January 16, at 1.45pm, followed by cremation at Nab Wood.