taken from the Weston & Somerset Mercury, 14th February 2008 issue
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Valentine's Greetings

Marion near the Heron, all I want my whole life through, is just to spend each day with you. Be my Valentine. – Love W/Wellies.
Paul, you have made my life complete, you are my everything. I love you with all my heart. – Love always Zoe.
COUNSELL. – Marie. No words can express how much you mean to me. – Love always Jamie. XXXX
Hunny, still madly in love with you. Don't know what I'd do without you now. Love you millions. – Bunny. XXX
BROWNER. – You're a wonderful husband, father and friend, loved more than you'll ever know. Big squeezy cuddles and belly pie. – Love Mrs Browner. XXX
Lisa, I love you with all my heart and soul, you and Lexie make my life complete. Yours forever. – Chris. XXX
Debs. – To my darling Valentine. You are the love of my life and I'll be yours forever. With love always. – D. XXX
Happy Valentine's Day my darling Alan. As the years go by I love you more and more. – Your Valentine. XXX
Hi my precious butterfly. I love you with all my heart. Be my Valentine my darling. All my love. – YOA.
Mark, thanks for making life so special, can't wait to marry you. All my love always and forever. – Chicken. XXX
MR PASSION PANTS. – Here's to more moments that will blow your socks off! Love forever. – Wifey. XXX
Tim, I'm lucky to have you in my life. Every day without you drags. I always look forward to our weekends. – Love Em. XXXXXX
Jenny. – Happy Valentine's to the boss. With all our love from Martin, Sam, Ben and Jessie. – Love you forever.
Peter. Twenty four years together and you are still my everything! You make the sun shine every day! Love you always. – Predator. XXX
SEXY BUM! – Not bad for your age. Looking forward to June/July! Thought Cupid would remind you of me! – Yours ?
 

births

BILLINGHAM. – Congratulations Lee and Elaine on the birth of Alexandra Grace, 9lb 9oz, born February 6th, 2008 in Pembury, Kent. A sister for Emma and Josie. – Love Mum and family. XXX
FISHER – SAGE. – Congratulations Mike and Gemma on the safe arrival of our beautiful grand-daughter Evie Brent. Lots of love to you all. – Mum and Bill. XXX
MORRIS – BENNETT. – Andy and Natalie congratulations on the birth of Amelia Grace, February 9th, 2008. Beautiful sister for big brother Charlie. Precious grand-daughter for us. – Much love Mum, Paul and Martin.
POPHAM – JONES. – Kylie and Matt. We are proud to announce the arrival of our beautiful baby daughter Evie Jae, sister for our gorgeous Erin, January 28th, 2008.
SCOTT. – Jacqui. A beautiful baby boy, Theo Simon born January 31st, 2008. A grandson for John and Jean. Congratulations Jacqui.
SHAKESPEARE – ALDOUS. – Lola Barbara Ann.  A loving addition to our family, born January 31st, 2008. – Mum, Dad, Harvey, Keely and Henley. XXXXX
SKIPP – TAYLOR. – Congratulations Kelly and Duncan on the arrival of your beautiful baby son, Rohan, born February 4th, 2008, a very special birthday. Lots of love to you all. – From Mum.
WILLIAMS. – Tracy and Stephen are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Jayne Williams, born January 29th, 2008, 8lb 1oz. – With love from the proud grandparents. XX
 

birthdays

CHAPPELL. – Sophie. Happy 13th birthday. Oh no not another teenager! Lots of love. – Auntie Jill and Uncle Keith. "Man u r the best" from Billy. Kiss from Katie. XX
CREW. – Edwin. Happy 75th birthday Eddie, February 15th. Enjoy your day. – Love from Kathy.
CREW. – Edwin. Happy 75th birthday Grandad. Have a great day. – Love from Zara, Mark and Rhianna. XXX
GADD. – Suzanne. Sorry Su but I just had to let everyone know that you are 60 today! February 14th, but you don't look it. Lots of love your friend(?). – Jayne. XXX
HARVEY. – Sue. Happy 40th birthday to my wife. The best years are yet to come! Have a great day. – All my love, Dave. XXX
HARVEY. – Sue. To the best Mummy in the world. Happy 40th birthday. We love you. – Lots of love Hannah and Jason. XXX
HARVEY. – Sue (née Inskip). Happy 40th to my baby sister! Love always. – Chris. XXX
JACOBS. – Luke. Happy 13th birthday to a special son and brother. Good luck in the National X-Country Luke. Tons of love and hugs. – Mum, Dad, Stephen and Bear. XXXX
JACOBS. – Luke. Happy 13th birthday to a special grandson. We are very proud of your running achievements. Keep it going. – Love Nanny Edna, Nanny Gloria, John and Zoe. XXXX
KEEDWELL. – Robyn. Happy 13th birthday on February 18th. A teenager at last! – Love Mum, Dad, Ellie, Rosie, Todd, Nanny, Grandpa, Nanny and Pops.
LEE. – Barbara. Wishing our skittle captain a very happy 80th birthday for tomorrow. Have a great day Barb. – Love all your girls in the Avengers Skittle Team. XXX
MILKINS. – Terry. My dearest husband celebrating his 70th birthday, Saturday, February 16th, and still looking good. Have a lovely day. Love you. – Marion. XXX
MILKINS. – Terry. To a very special Dad and Pappy, happy 70th birthday. Get well soon, we want that party! Come on Rovers! All our love. – Steve, Hayley, Cameron and Lewis. XXX
MILKINS. – Terry. Seventy on February 16th. Wishing a dear Dad and Pappy a very happy 70th birthday. All our love. – Shell, Tim, Jazz and Max. XXXX
MILKINS. – Terry. Happy 70th birthday, February 16th, 2008. Get yourself fit again so we can have a glass of wine or two. Best wishes from Les, Marg and Shirley.
SLADE. – Peter (Silver Back). Happy birthday on February 20th. – All our love Pat, Tony, Debs, Richard and all the Sladoe Tribe.
SLADE. – Richard. Happy 44th birthday on February 20th. All our love. - Mum and Dad.
SOLOMON. – Beth. To a wonderful daughter, happy 13th birthday on February 16th. With all our love. – Mum, Dad and Bryn. XXX
SOLOMON. – Bethan. Happy 13th birthday on February 16th. Enjoy your special day. – Love Grandma, Grandad and all the family. XXX
 

18th birthdays

PASSEY. – Amy. Happy 18th have a great birthday week. Lots of love. – Mum, Dad and Hannah. XXX
 

21st birthdays

DINHAM. – Simon. Have a great birthday in the Dominican Republic. – Love Mum, Dad, Gareth and Matt. XXX
DINHAM. – Simon. My gorgeous fiance, happy birthday. Hope you have a great time up in the air. LOL. Love you loads. – Stacie. XXX
MITCHELL. – Lorraine. Happy 21st birthday sweetheart, couldn't ask for a better daughter! Have a fabulous night out. We love you loads. – Love Mum and Dad. XXX
MITCHELL. – Lorraine. Happy 21st birthday Switchell, have a great day. Hope you remember this forever. Love you loads. – Lorella (Sweeney). XXX
MITCHELL. – Lorraine. Happy 21st birthday to a wonderful grand-daughter, hope you enjoy every minute of your day. Have a lovely night out. Love you loads. – Nanny and Grandad Mousley. XXX
MITCHELL. – Lorraine. To a special niece on your 21st birthday. Don't get too drunk. – Love Uncle Jason and Skye. XXX
MITCHELL. – Lorraine. To our wonderful niece, have a great 21st. Thinking of you. – Love Uncle Ian, Aunty Laura, Harry, Louis and Grace. XXX
MITCHELL. – Lorraine. Have a great day on your 21st. – Love Uncle Wayne, Aunty Tracey, Josh, Bradley, Hayden and Kirsty. XXX
MITCHELL. – Lorraine. Happy 21st on February 16th. Have a fab family meal. Love you lots. – Uncle Ade, Auntie Mandy and Leon. XXX
OSTERHOLM. – Lauren. Happy 21st birthday on February 19th. Enjoy your night out with the girls. Lots of love from Mum, Michala, Carl, Chloe and Lewis. XXX
OSTERHOLM. – Happy 21st birthday to our beautiful daughter Lauren. So proud of you! Have a fantastic day. Hugs and kisses from your brov' Dylan. Love you always. – Dad, Bren and Pauline. XXX
 

engagements

BLEASDALE – PETRYSZYN. – Congratulations Andrew and Kim on your engagement. Wishing you a wonderful life together. All our love. – Mum and Dad.
HERBERT – HEWITT. – Congratulations Emma and Jake on your engagement. Wishing you many years of future happiness. – Love Lisa and Helen. XXX
PINDER – BERKERIS-SIMMS. – Rebecca and Yanis. Congratulations on your engagement. Enjoy your party on February 16th. Very best wishes for your future together. Lots of love. – Mum and Ray.
 

marriages

BLOSKA – BEDFORD. – Many congratulations to Ben and Amanda on your Wedding Day, February 14th, Valentine's Day. How romantic. So pleased for you both. Love and God Bless from Mum. XXX
 

ruby wedding anniversary

FAULKNER. – John and Linda. Congratulations on your Ruby Wedding Anniversary. Hope you have a fantastic weekend. Thank you for all you do. – Love Paul, Gillian, Tim, Laura and Sarah. XXX
 

golden wedding anniversary

HUGHES. – Shirley and Mike. Many congratulations on your Golden Wedding, February 15th. With love. – Pat, Graham, Gavin and Barrie.
 

good luck

JACOBS. – Luke. Good luck in the National X-Country Luke. We're with you all the way. – Love Mum, Dad, Stephen Bear, Nans, Grandads, aunts and uncles. XXXX
 

thank you

ADAMS. – Ann and Adrian from the Shoe Shop, Winscombe would like to thank all their customers and friends for gifts and kind words made to them on their retirement; their daughter Carol Tucker; Margaret Love and all friends for their help on this memorable day.
GEDDES. – George. Ivy, Jaqui, June and Amanda would like to thank everyone who gave donations for the life of George. £1,000 was raised for ICU, Southmead Hospital.
 

deaths

BENNETT. – Mavis. Passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2008 at Uphill Grange Nursing Home aged 85 years. Mavis will be sadly missed by the family and all her friends. A kind and loving mother to Sylvia, Keith and Leslie and the best Grandma in the world to Daniel, Neil, Craig, Louise, Melanie, Amanda and Michelle and her great-grandchildren. Your smile will stay in our hearts forever. God Bless you. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 19th at 11.15am at All Saints Church, Weston-super-Mare. All welcome. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to "The Stroke Association", c/o Masons, Independent Funeral Directors, 47 Drove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3NN. Telephone 01934 624222.
BLACKMORE. – Pat. A courageous and dear friend for many years. I will miss you so much. Sleep peacefully. – Frankie.
BLACKMORE. – Pat. Fondest memories of a dear friend who passed away on February 9th, 2008. Will be sadly missed by Mary and Tony. Rest In Peace.
BROOM. – Marta. Passed away February 2nd, 2008 aged 59 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Monday, February 18th at 2.00pm. Everyone who knew Marta is welcome at the service. Family flowers only, all enquiries to The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
LAUGHTON. – Sam. A tragic loss of a dear friend. Thank you for always being there, miss you loads. Forever in our hearts. – Lots of love Jon, Vanessa and furry friends.
LAUGHTON. – Samantha. A beautiful person and lovely friend. We miss you and will never forget you. Love from Jan and John Carter and all the family.
MARKHAM. – Timothy Spencer. Passed away on Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 aged 45 years. Beloved son, brother and father. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 24th at 11.00am at Gloucester Crematorium. All enquiries to The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
MORRISSEY. – Terry. A good mate always there to chat and have a laugh with. Will be greatly missed. – Malc, Mandy and family.
PARKER. – Richard John. Sadly missed and sometimes naughty brother of Diane and brother-in-law of Rich Fear.
PARKER. – Goodnight Richard my dear. God Bless. All our love Janie and Rachael. XXX
RICHARDS. – Elizabeth (Betty). Passed peacefully away at home on February 2nd, 2008 aged 94 years. Much loved and missed by daughter Jill, re-united with husband Eddie. Funeral will take place at Canford Cemetery on Wednesday, February 20th at 11.30am. Family flowers only but donations if desired to RSPCA (North Somerset) c/o The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
ROBBINS. – Lennox Josef. Passed away February 5th, 2008. Our little man taken away from us so soon, left with such sweet memories you will never be forgotten. You will always be in our hearts, one day we will all be together. Lots of love Mummy and Daddy. XXX
ROBBINS. – Lennox Josef. Our baby brother lost too soon.
Memories are a treasure,
That saying is quite true,
But we never wanted memories,
We only wanted you.
– Love from Thomas, Ryan and Lilly. X
ROBBINS. – Lennox Josef. Passed away February 5th aged 5 months. You fought so bravely to live, if our love could have saved you we would have you with us now. We loved you so much. You will always be in our hearts, sleep tight our darling baby boy. – Love Nanny, Grandad and Great-Nanny Robbins. XXX Flowers to The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare.
ROBBINS. – Lennox Josef. September 14th, 2007 - February 5th, 2008. After your short fight for life, we lost you. Thoughts with Tracy and Dean. Love Nanny Williams. XXX
ROBBINS. – Lennox Josef. Born too soon you fought so hard to stay with us, our special little Angel. Love you forever, now you are At Peace take care, sleep tight. – Love Auntie Julie, Uncle Paul, Katrina, Chloe and Donna. XXX
ROBBINS. – Lennox Josef. Our great nephew who put up a hard fight but finally the time came for you to rest. Sleep In Peace. – Love Uncle John and Aunty Valerie. Goodnight to our great-cousin Lennox Josef. You fought so hard, Sleep In Peace Now. – Love Maria, Graham, Johnny, Haley and families. XXX
ROBBINS. – Lennox. Not with us long, will never forget you. Thoughts with Tracy and Dean. – Love Tina and family. XXX
 
ROBINSON. – Jean. A dear friend taken far too soon, will always remember the happy times spent together. – Paul, Bernie, Kate and James.
TAYLOR. – Michael. My lifelong friend. Memories of times we shared as children, then as adults will stay with me always. I will miss you. Rest In Peace. – Ruth.
TAYLOR. – Michael Adrian. Passed away January 29th, 2008. A lovely man who will make the Angels smile. Our deepest condolences and love to Keith, Sally and daughters Martha and Ruby. – Lynne and Alan Jones.
 

acknowledgment

BARTHOLOMEW. – Bill. Thelma and André thank friends and neighbours for lovely flowers and cards on the sad loss of Bill. Thanks to Yola, Yolande, Ian, Adrian, Mike and families; Joanne, Bryony and Debbie for all their help. Thanks to André's mates, Darron, Rich and families, and Mendip Caravans' kindness to André.
COOK. – Joyce. Carole, Alan, Billy and Pam wish to thank family and friends for the numerous cards, flowers and support received following the sad loss of their mother. We were overwhelmed by the large number who attended the beautiful service conducted by Father Peter Bolton, thank you all. Special thanks to Kenny, Keith and Heather for being there every day for Mum. Also Dr. Bowering and Christine at Riverbank for their care and support over many years, but especially during Mum's illness.
CULLING. – John Eardley found peace with courage and dignity on January 29th, 2008. Sincere gratitude to everyone for cards, letters, flowers and generous donations to the Weston Hospicecare; also to all those who attended the service to give thanks for the life of this special gentleman. Appreciation, unreservedly, to all doctors and nurses for their professional support throughout John's long illness. The RAFA representation, Guard of Honour and Standard Bearer would have given him great pride, combined with the professional services of The Elms Funeral Directors and Reverend J Hobden for his respectful service, Ada, Christina, James, Elizabeth and family thank you all.
KING. – Bessie. The family would like to thank everyone that attended the service and for the cards. A special thank you for your donations to Cancer Research.
LOVELL. – Ernest. Thanks to family, friends and neighbours for cards and donations to Weston Hospice. Grateful thanks to The Elms Funeral Directors and Reverend Chris Horseman for service and Carol's florist for beautiful flowers. Heartfelt thanks to all. – Wife Dorothy, daughters Sheila and Margaret, and families.
MERRITT. – Vi. Pam, Malcolm and family would like to thank everyone for their support, the many cards and kind messages of sympathy helped us so much. We thank all those who attended St Augustine's Church, Locking, the Reverends Ann and Richard Lee for the lovely service and also Cooksley & Son for their sensitivity and helpfulness to the family at this sad time. Thanks also to Sue, Kate and all the staff members of Tilsley House for the loving care they gave to Vi over the past seventeen months, God Bless you all.
SPARLING. – Kit. Karen, Theresa, Donna, Tony and families would like to thank everyone for their prayers, support and kindness on their recent loss. It meant a great deal to us.
 

in memoriam

ALTON. – Mavis. Passed away February 14th, 2007. You're with Jack and John now Mavis. We miss you. – Shirley and friends.
BAXTER-LUDLOW. – Margaret. Mum and Nan, sadly missed every day. – Robin, Wendy, Wayne, Sophie and Steve.
CARPENTER. – Chris. February 16th, 1995. Remembered with affection. A kind and caring brother. – Pat.
CHANCELLOR. – Joan (née Hill). February 19th, 1985. Still sadly missed but always remembered with love. – Roy and family.
CLARK. – Derek. February 12th, 1992. My dear son, remembered always with love.
DAVIES. – Albert, February 15th, 1996. Twelve years since I lost you Alb.
Remembering you is easy,
I do it every day,
Missing you is the heartache,
That never goes away.
Love you forever Darling. – Your I. XXX
DAVIES. – Albert, February 15th, 1996. Loving father and Gransher. Twelve years have passed, but always in our thoughts. – Hazel and Daniel.
DAVIES. – Albert, February 15th, 1996.
Memories are a gift to treasure,
Ours of you will last forever.
God Bless. – Jan, Roy, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
EVANS. – Pete. February 16th, 2004.
I hold you close within my heart,
And there you will remain,
To walk with me along life's road,
Until we meet again.
Miss you sweetheart. – Love Carol. XXX
FEWINGS. – Martin. February 15th, 1983. Many years pass by but you're never far away. Forever in our thoughts. Together with Mum. – Love from Dad, Geoff and Denise. XXX
HARRIS. – Douglas. February 17th, 2002. In loving memory of a great son, brother and father. Sadly missed by Mum Jean, sister Anita and sons Douglas, Ian and families and friends. God Bless.
HAWKIN. – Douglas. Loving husband, Dad and Grandad.
Our tears still flow,
Our hearts still ache,
Every day we miss you,
Magic moments never forgotten.
– Love Peg, Dean, Mandi, Aaron, Emma, Andrew and Julie. XXX
JOHNSON. – Jack. Loving memory of a dear husband, fell asleep February 17th, 1983. Treasured thoughts of times together, memories that will last forever. God Bless. Loving wife Dill. XXX
JOHNSON. – Jack. Treasured memories of a dear Dad and Nanfie.
We talk about you often Dad,
The things you would say and do,
We have lots of memories,
But we wish we still had you.
God Bless. – Julie, Bob and Steve. XXX
JOHNSON. – Jack. Our dear Dad and Nanfie. Thinking of you. All our love. – From son John, Chris and grandchildren.
JOHNSON. – Jack. February 17th, 1983. A wonderful neighbour and friend. In loving memory from Albert and Doreen Day.
JONES. – Gordon (Taffy). Died February 12th, 1982. Still missed and always remembered. You would be so proud of your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. – Your son Dave.
MOORE. – David Arthur. Died February 14th, 1986. Our thoughts and our love are with you now and always. – Love from Daphne, Norman and Nick.
PENFOLD. – Sandra Ann. February 14th, 2004. Mum, four years have passed by and you are so greatly missed. We still can't believe you are not here. Remembered and though of lovingly every day. – Stuart and Denise. XXX
PENFOLD. – Sandra Ann. To my wonderful Mum for all the love you gave, I love and miss you dearly, my memories of you will never fade. Until we meet again, loved and remembered always. – Kade. XXX
PENFOLD. – Sandra Ann. Our lovely Nanny who we miss so much.
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
We would walk right up to Heaven Nanny,
And bring you back again.
Love always. – Tyler, Kyle and Lana. XXX
REYNOLDS. – Pat. Passed away February 19th, 1999. A dear Dad loved and remembered by Ken and Pearl.
SANDERS. – Graham. Died February 15th, 2001. We miss him more as the years go by, but our love for him will never die. From his loving family.
SLATTERY. – Nora. Mum it's three years since you left us. We talk about you often. Always in our hearts Mum, still miss you lots. – Love Annette, Kieran, Maureen, Mike and Judith. XXX
SLATTERY. – Nora. Loving memories of a wonderful Gran and Great-Gran. Always in our thoughts, missing you always. God Bless. – Love Gary, Denise, Adele, Pauline, Tracy, Kane, Jumiel, Louis and Gemma.
SMITH. – Carol. Wonderful sister and daughter, sadly missed but never forgotten. Never a day goes by when we all think of you. You were a very special lady. – Dad, Pauline, Bob and Linda. XXX
SMITH. – Gregory William. Our dearest Greg tragically taken February 17th, 1985 aged 17 years. Also remembering your birthday, February 20th. Forever loved, forever missed. – Mum, Stuart, Julianne and families.
STAMP. – Joshua. Cruelly taken February 12th, 1996. Sending love, hugs and kisses to Heaven. – Your forever heartbroken Mummy, Daddy and sisters Megan, Bethany and Phoebe. XXXX
STAMP. – Joshua. In memory of our darling grandson Josh. You're still in our hearts. – Love Nanny and Pa.
STEER. – Millie. Treasured memories of a dear Mum. God Bless. Diane and Bryan.
Deep in our hearts,
You will always stay
Loved and remembered,
Every day.
THOMAS. – Ann (Menna). February 13th, 1998 was a very sad day when we lost our loving mother, Nana and best friend. You were so kind, warm and generous, and always there when we needed advice and support. We were so lucky to have you in our lives. You are loved and missed so much and in our thoughts every day. – Karen, Jeremy, Charlotte and Danielle. XXX – Even Louis talks about you and wishes he knew you too. X
TUCKER. – Christine. February 14th, 2003. My darling wife Chris. Love and miss you so much. Always in my thoughts. – Rob. XXX
TUCKER. – Christine. February 14th, 2003. Mum, can't believe it's five years, we all miss you so much, thought of every day. – Lisa, Steve, Jazmin and Bradley. XXXX
WAGNER. – Nellie. February 15th, 1953. Dearest Mum our thoughts and love are always with you. God Bless. – Millie and family.
WAGNER. – Ray. February 16th, 1994.
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name,
But all I have are memories,
And your picture in a frame.
Your resting place I visit,
And put flowers there with care,
But no one knows the heartache
As I turn and leave you there.
Love wife Karen.
YOUNG. – Bernard James. Fond memories of a dear father and brother tragically killed in quarry accident, February 14th, 1955. – Steve and Reg.
ZOLLER. – Derek. Passed away February 20th, 2007. Every day I miss you more and even though it's only a year it seems like an eternity, but in my heart you are with me every step of the way. I will never stop loving you! Until we meet again. – Your loving wife Jane. XXX
ZOLLER. – Derek. Although a year has passed, you're still fresh in my mind and heart every day. I will love you always Dad. – Love Steve. XXX
 

Birthday in memoriam

HODGES. – Larry. February 18th. Remembering and missing you on your birthday. All my love. – Anne.
PARKES. – Chloe Jade. Remembering our special grand-daughter on her birthday, February 19th. Always in our thoughts. God Bless. Nanny, Grandad and Uncle Stephen. XXX
 

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