Today Wednesday 9th June the funeral of Frank Gillin was held at Lapta Cemetery with a maximum of 20 mourners being able to attend due to COVID-19 regulations.
There was however an opportunity to witness the funeral on 
Facebook “North Cyprus Funeral Streaming click here
For those who attended there was a request not to wear black, there were to be no flowers but contributions to Tulips will be gratefully received at their shop in Alsancak or at their Lambousa market stand.
Many readers will remember Frank, who with his wife Joan had a very informative website “Frank and Joan’s Diary” which had a huge following from those interested in life in Northern Cyprus.
We’re sorry to hear of this. We followed Frank & Joan’s Diary for a long time before meeting with them on our first visit around 15 years ago. Martin also knew him through his involvement with St Andrews Church
Sorry to hear this sad news. We did not meet Frank & Joan in person but we used to enjoy following their diary of events they attended and of their travel abroad. RIP Frank Glliin. you will be missed by many.
Sorry to hear the sad news. We followed Frank and Joan avidly before we moved to TRNC.
So very sorry & shocked to read Frank has died our sincere condolence to Joan .
RIP Frank enjoyed reading your adventures in TRNC and on your travels around the world