taken from the Weston & Somerset Mercury, 27th March 2008 issue
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births

LEWIS. – Congratulations to my middle son Nicholas and his partner Charley on the birth of their second son, Karson Jai, born March 18th, 2008, a brother for Leland Jon. Second grandson to Sally and Keith Lewis. We are very proud, well done to you both. Nephew to Richard and Daniel.
LEWIS. – Congratulations to Nick and Charley on the birth of their second son, Karson Jai, born March 18th, 2008, brother for Leland. Seventh great-grandchild to Elsie and Phil Penberthy. Well done.
O'CONNOR. – Kristi and Martin. Congratulations on the safe arrival of little Archie on March 11th, 2008. Thank you for the most precious gift of all, a beautiful grandson. – Love Mum. XXX
SWEETING – HALLARAN. – Sam and Teresa would like to announce the safe arrival of Summer Jane, born March 18th, 2008, 5lb 5oz. Thank you Teresa "she's beautiful". Love you both. – Sam. XXX
SWEETING – HALLARAN. – Congratulations to Sam and Teresa on the birth of beautiful Summer Jane. – With all our love from Mum, Lewis, Darren, Kim, Nan, Debs, Sam, Nan and Grampy. XXX
SWEETING – HALLARAN. – Sam and Teresa. Congratulations and thank you for our
beautiful grand-daughter Summer Jane, born March 18th, 2008, 5lb 5oz. We are so very proud. All our love Mum and Dad. XXX
SWEETING – HALLARAN. – Sam and Teresa. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter Summer Jane, born March 18th, 2008. – All our love Nan, Gramps and Mike. XXX
SWEETING – HALLARAN. – Congratulations Sam and Teresa on the birth of our new niece Summer Jane, born March 18th, 2008, 5lb 5oz. All our love. – Kate, Hannah, Luke, Cathy, Jasmine and Em. XXX
 

birthdays

COX. – Chris. Hope you have a great birthday. Lots of love and huggles. – Jennie and Jessica. XXX
LEAHY. – Mark. Happy 40th birthday, enjoy Easter weekend away and Rome in April - spoilt husband or what! – Love you lots Tracie. XXX
LEAHY. – Mark. Dad, have a very happy 40th birthday, March 25th. Enjoy your birthday week! LOL! Love you very much. – Terry and Megan. XXX
KELLY. – Paul. Well the big 40 is here, have a great day. – Loads of love Donya, Mum, Dad, Janette, Martin, Elaine, Mark, Anne, Ang, Martin and all the kids.
KELLY. – Paul. We hope you have a great 40th birthday Daddy. Loads of hugs and kisses from your 2 little boys, Charlie and Tom Tom. XXX
ROGERS. – Olive, March 28th. Happy 90th birthday from Linda, Ian and all the family. Hope you have many more - well at least another 10!
SHARPE. – Jonathan. Congratulations on your 30th birthday. Have a great day. All our love. – Mum, Pete, Deb and Nan.
SHARPE. – Jony. Happy 30th birthday. Enjoy your day. – Love Lyndzey. XXX Daddy. Happy birthday. Lots of love and kisses. – Branden and Chloe. XXX
WALKER. – Isaac. Happy 1st birthday gorgeous boy, March 26th, 2008. With lots of love. – From Mummy and Daddy. XXX
 

21st birthdays

ALLAM. – Nick. Congratulations on your 21st Nick! Enjoy your special day. Much love and happiness is wished for you today, your future and always. – Mum and Joe. XXX
LEESON. – Shelley. Hope you had a lovely 21st birthday on Wednesday, March 26th. Wishing you health, wealth and happiness for the future. Enjoy your party on Friday. – Love Mum and Dad. XXX
LOCKYER. – Andy. To a very special son, brother and uncle. Happy 21st birthday on April 1st. We all love you loads. – From Mum, Matt, Beckie and Theo. XXXX
YOUNG. – Chris. Wishing a very special son and brother a happy 21st. Thanks for the love and laughter you've brought to our lives. Lots of love. – Mum, Dad and Karl.
YOUNG. – Chris. With lots of love to a dear grandson on your 21st. Wishing you love, health and happiness for the future. – Love Gran. XXX
YOUNG. – Chris. Wishing you a happy 21st. Keep on smiling that's your charm, and all the best for the future. – Love Aunty Judith, Uncle Pete and the tribe.
 

marriages

GOODLAND–FOX. – Joseph and Sarah. Congratulations on your marriage in Las Vegas on March 24th, 2008. Looking forward to the reception on your return. With all my love to you both. – Mum and Ken. XXX
KILLICK. – John and Sharon (née Cox). Wishing you health and happiness for your future together. – Love Mum.
KILLICK. – John and Sharon (née Cox). Good luck Mum and our new step-Dad, John. – Love Jamie, Daniel and Mia. We all had a fab party after the wedding.
KILLICK. – John and Sharon (née Cox). Congratulations John and Sharon on your wedding. – Love Linda and Steve.
 

anniversaries

SHANKS. – Mum and Dad. Happy anniversary to our oldies. – Love from Craig, Jo and Jon. XXX
 

deaths

BOARD. – Mervyn Edward. Funeral to be held at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Wednesday, April 2nd at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Cancer Research c/o The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
BOARD. – Mervyn Edward. Dad, you loved me unconditionally, no matter what I did and I know you still will. I will always love you till the end of time. If I can be half the man you were, I will be a proud man. Love as always. – David and Jackie. XXX
BOARD. – Mervyn. Thank you for always being such a true Grandad. We will love and miss you always. Lots of love. – Sianne, John, Samuel, Jack and Amelia. XXX
BOARD. – Mervyn. Grandad, sleep peacefully, will miss you. – Love from Lee. XXX
BOARD. – Mervyn. Grandad, hope you are at peace now. Will miss you always, especially at Sunday dinner. We hope you are looking after everyone up there. All our love. – Chris and Danielle.
BOARD. – Mervyn. Grandad, forever in our hearts. Love you always. – Dan, Sarah and Megan. XXX
BOARD. – Mervyn. Grandad, you were always there when I needed you. Now you're gone, it's like an empty space in my life. I miss you so much Grandad. You will never be forgotten. Say "hello" to Nan and Nicola for me. Goodnight Grandad. Love you so much. – Matthew. XXX
BOARD. – Mervyn. Grandad, thank you for all you have done for me and Madison. You mean the world to both of us and we will never forget you as you have played such an important part in our lives. I miss you so much and I hope that you had a happy couple of months whilst me and Madison were with you, I know I did. My love will never stop for you. – Kayleigh and Madison.
COLQUHOUN. – Bridget, of Congresbury, passed peacefully away on March 25th, 2008 aged 94 years. She will be sadly missed. Funeral service St Andrews Church, Congresbury, on Monday, March 31st at 2.00pm followed by interment. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Red Cross, c/o Keith C Britton & Son Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton, BS49 4JA.
CULLIS. – Thomas Sidney. Passed away on March 23rd, 2008 at St Anthony's Court aged 80 years. Funeral service will take place at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Friday, April 4th at 1.00pm. Family flowers only but donations to Cancer Research UK c/o The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
GODWIN. – Josephine (Jo). Peacefully after a short illness on Monday, March 17th, 2008 at Weston General Hospital, aged 86 years. Funeral service at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Friday, March 28th at 11.00am. Family flowers only.  Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK, c/o Mason's Funeral Directors, 47 Drove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3NN.
HART. – Royston John. Passed away March 14th, 2008. Many treasured memories of a dearly loved brother to Michael, wife Joan and family. Sincere thoughts are with Roy's wife Joan and family.
HART. – Roy. Passed away on March 14th, 2008. A dear and much loved uncle who will be very sadly missed. You will remain forever in our hearts. God Bless. – Bev, Jim, Amanda and Rob.
HART. – Royston. Passed away March 14th, 2008, aged 65 years. A great friend for many years, so many shared memories. Will be sadly missed by Mike, Jackie and family.
HUNT. – Evelyn Josephine. Passed away March 22nd, 2008 aged 86 years. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral will take place at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church on Friday, April 11th, at 10.00am followed by cremation. Family flowers only please but donations for Cancer Research UK are being accepted by The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
KELLY. – Alexander (Alex). To my wonderful, lovely, brave, smiling son. Don't know what I'm going to do without you. Your heartbroken mother Lynne. Funeral service will take place at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Friday, April 4th at 11.30am. Afterwards at the Conservative Club.
KELLY. – Alex. Died Good Friday, great pal and cousin to Karen. So very sadly missed by Molly and Simon. God Bless.
LEONARD. – Olive. Passed away March 12th, 2008 after a short illness. Much loved, never forgotten mother. God Bless until we meet again. - Your son, Adrian.
MARSHMAN. – Michael. Passed peacefully away at home after much suffering. Much loved husband and father to Jan and Adrian. Goodnight, God Bless. Funeral to be arranged. Family flowers only. Donations please to RNLI or NSPCC.
MARSHMAN. – Michael. Proud grandfather to three. Sleep tight Grandad, we love you lots. – Tyler, Jake and Chloe. XXX
McDONALD FRASER. – John (Ian). Dear husband of Phyllis, passed peacefully away March 23rd, 2008.
My memory of you is a keepsake,
With which I'll never part,
God has you in His keeping,
I have you in my heart.
There always will be laughter remembering you and your verses. God Bless with all my love. – Phyl. Many thanks to doctors and staff of "Berrow Ward" for the care and understanding given to Ian and the help given to the family at this sad time.
McDONALD FRASER. – Ian. A unique father and grandfather. Thanks for all the love given so freely to us both. "This above all to thine own self be true". - You were, right to the end. All our love. – Glynnis and Julian. XXX
McDONALD FRASER. – John (Ian). "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow the Captain". Nothing left unsaid. How lucky we are. Thank you Dad. All our love. – Kelv and Jude. XXX
McDONALD FRASER. – John. Thank you for all the laughs you gave us, they will live long in our memories. Sleep well Grandad. – Love from Alastair and Hamish.
McDONALD FRASER. – John. Our amazing Grandad. Thanks for all the years you made so special with your unique and caring personality. Always in our hearts and thoughts. – Fiona, Flora and Isla.
McDONALD FRASER. – Ian. Well liked and loved by all. Our memories of a good friendship will always be with us. – Lillias and Trevor.
McDONALD FRASER. – Ian. With fondest memories from all your friends at Stafford Road Church. Many thanks for the music.
McHENRY. – Sheila. Passed away on March 17th, 2008 at Albert House, aged 71 years. Wife of the late James McHenry. Funeral service will take place at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Friday, March 28th at 10.30am. Family flowers only but donations if desired to the Alzheimers Society c/o The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
PARKER. – Dorothy (Dot). Passed away peacefully at Weston General Hospital on March 20th, 2008 aged 82 years. Mother to Sheila and Russ, mother-in-law to Terrence and Denise and Gran to Claire, Simon, Iain and Ben. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral to be held at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Thursday, April 3rd at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Weston Hospicecare.
PHILLIPS. – Sybil (née Betts). November 20th, 1929 to March 19th, 2008. Quietly passed away after a short illness. A wonderful lively character never to be forgotten. Funeral service at St Martin's Church, Worle at 1.45pm, Monday, March 31st. All welcome.
RICKARD. – Betty Eileen. Sadly passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 18th, 2008 aged 80 years. Funeral service to be held at Worle Crematorium on Monday, March 31st, 11.30am. Everybody welcome to celebrate Betty's life. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Weston Hospicecare c/o The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
RICKARD. – Betty Eileen. Passed away March 18th, 2008 aged 80 years. To my darling wife;
Now that you're not here to share my life each day,
I feel great sadness in my heart that will not melt away.
The love we shared was special and true,
And fond memories I will keep of you,
Of all the things we did together,
They will be stored inside my heart forever.
Reunited with out beloved son Clive. Sadly missed by your brokenhearted husband, John. XXX
RICKARD. – Betty Eileen. To a wonderful Mum who was always there for me. You will be missed more than words can say. I can't thank you enough for your love, patience and kindness.
Now you are with the stars up above,
Looking down on the ones you love.
May God keep and protect you,
Until we meet again.
All my love. – Your daughter Lynda.
RICKARD. – Betty Eileen. Beloved Mum and Nan died peacefully on March 18th, 2008 aged 80 years.
God saw you were getting tired,
So whispered "Come with Me"
He took you by the hand,
And set your spirit free.
Guardian Angel up above,
Please say "hello" to Mum and Nan we love,
Please place a kiss upon her cheek,
With love from us all for her to keep.
Reunited with her beloved son Clive, and cousin and soulmate Alice. God Bless Mum. You were "simply the best". My love for you will never die. You left precious memories that I will treasure for ever. Your broken-hearted daughter Beverley, son-in-law Geoff and grandchildren Connor and Amber. XXX (Australia).
RICKARD. – Betty. Nan.
I saw you were tired,
So I held your hand,
God came and led you to a Faraway Land,
You are Now At Peace,
And we know that at least,
You were here for us all,
So now you can Rest,
I'll never forget your love, your kindness and your heart of gold,
And most of all you were "simply the best".
With love. – Lisa. XXX
RICKARD. – Betty. Loving sister-in-law to Kath, Rodney and family (Plymouth). You were a loving and caring person with such a warm heart. We'll always think of you with fondest memories. God Bless you.
RICKARD. – Betty. Loving sister-in-law to Iris, Raymond (deceased) and family, Janet, Maurice and family (Plymouth). Will be sadly missed.
RICKARD. – Betty. Died March 18th, 2008. Aunt Bet, a very special aunty who will be truly missed.
Memories are gifts to treasure,
Ours of you will last forever.
God Bless. Love always. – Sandra, Dave and family.
SMITH. – Mary (Cynthia). In our memories the best Mum, Nan and Great-Grandmother will be sadly missed by Jenny, Sarah, Mark, Ben and Oliver. Love you forever, God Bless. We will be thinking of you every day. Everyone welcome at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Wednesday, April 2nd at 12.30pm. Flowers and enquiries to The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
STACEY. – Geoff. Passed away March 14th. Funeral to take place on Thursday, March 27th at St Peter's Church, Baytree Road, Milton at 10.30am. Family flowers only, no black ties. Donations by cheque only, payable to Heart of Bristol Appeal to H Pitman & Son, 40 Milton Road, Weston-super-Mare. All family and friends welcome and afterwards at the Working Men's Club in Orchard Street.
STACEY. – Geoff. On behalf of The Central Skittle League we wish to send our sincere condolences to Paulette and all families. Geoff will be sadly missed as a great Reptiles team member and a wonderful friend. – Pete (Chairman) and Marion Baines.
THATCHER. – Joyce. Dearly loved mother and grandmother to Simon, Kerry, James, Stephen and Laura. Remembered always with our love. Funeral 10.30am, Wednesday, April 2nd at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium.
THATCHER. – Joyce. Beloved mother and grandmother. Always in our hearts. – Sue, Victoria, Tristan and Elizabeth. With all our love.
TWINN. – Audrey. Loving sister, devoted aunty and true friend. You will be missed, love you always. – Derek, Lynda and Stacey.
TWINN. – Audrey. Goodbye dear niece. Out of Pain and At Peace Now. I will remember you always in my prayers. Our thoughts are with Nancy and the family at this sad time. – Auntie Lily and family.
WHITE. – Joan. Passed away March 14th, 2008. Remembered in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. – Brian, Jacky, cousins and all the Searle family.
WRIGHT. – Marjorie. Died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 20th, 2008. She will be sadly missed by all her family. Funeral service at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Tuesday, April 1st at 3.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Weston Hospicecare c/o Mason's Funeral Directors, 47 Drove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3NN.
ZOLLER. – Doreen Elsie. Passed away unexpectedly March 11th, 2008. Always laughing, a happy, generous hearted lady who never had a bad word for anybody and was loved by so many. All friends are very welcome to join the family for a Celebration of her Life - to be held on Tuesday, April 1st, 3.30pm at Crematorium and afterwards at the Ebdon Arms. No black or flowers please. Any donations if desired, to Secret World Animal Sanctuary c/o 26 Greenhill Road, Sandford, BS25 5QA. Book of condolence and more information at www.freewebs.com/
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acknowledgment

KEEN. – Mollie. Eric and family wish to thank Highcroft Nursing Home for all their loving care and support. Thanks to The Elms Funeral Directors for their services and compassion, and Reverend G Eales for the beautiful service. Thanks to family and friends for their love, support, cards and donations to the chosen charities.
 

in memoriam

ATHERTON. – Jack Thomas. March 27th, 1981. Dearly loved and sadly missed by wife Babs, children Tricia, Doreen, Jacky and Mark and their families. "To live in the hearts of those who love you, is never to die." God Bless.
BAKER. – Emily. Loving memories of a very dear mother. Passed away April 1st, 1989. Remembered always with love. – John.
BAKER. – Emily. In loving memory of a dear Mum, Nan and Great-Nan.
The years have passed,
But precious memories last.
– Love daughter Joan, Steve, Gary, Sue, Gaynor and great-grandchildren.
BAKER. – Emily. Treasured memories of a dear Mum and Nan. Passed away April 1st, 1989. "Always in our thoughts." – Ray, Betty and grandchildren.
BRITTON. – Ronald. Passed away March 27th, 2003. Always in my heart and thoughts. Love and miss you. – Your loving wife Joan.
BURNELL. – Pamela. March 30th, 2003.
Mum..
Now that you're not here to share our life each day,
There is a sadness in our hearts that will not go away.
The love we shared was special,
And the things we did together,
Are safely stored inside our hearts,
And they'll be there forever.
Miss you all the time. – From Hazel, George, Pam, Brain, Heather, Dave, Malcolm and families.
CARPENTER. – John. April 1st, 2007. My loving and caring husband fell peacefully asleep. Sadly missed so much, leaving many happy memories. – Love forever Joan.
CARPENTER. – John. Passed peacefully away on April 1st, 2007. Special memories are locked in our hearts of the love, kindness, cheer and warmth that you brought to us all. You demonstrated what a Dad, father-in-law and Grandpa are all about. Love and miss you always. – Malcolm, Leanne, Lydia and Charlotte. XXXX
DAVIES. – Dave. Beloved husband of Marion. Passed away six years ago, March 30th, 2002. You are missed more and more each day. – Marion.
DAVIES. – Dave. Passed away March 30th, 2002. A Dad that will always be missed. – Love Keith and Lorna.
DAVIES. – Dave. Passed away March 30th, 2002. One of Rhys's best Grampys. Love always. – Rhys. XXX
DEVANEY. – Brian. March 26th, 2006. Two years have gone by. You are loved and missed so very much sweetheart. Love you always. – Pauline. XXX
DEVANEY. – Brian. March 26th, 2006. Dad memories of you will be in our hearts forever. – From Mike, Rich, Tony, Tim, Mark and partners, and all the grandchildren. Miss you Grandad. XXX
FITZGERALD. – Ron, March 31st, 1985.
Gone is the one we loved so dear,
Silent the voice we loved to hear,
Sweet are the memories,
That do not fade,
Of the one we loved,
And could not save.
– Your loving wife Margart and family.
FORSYTHE. – Gladys. April 2nd, 1990. Our thoughts and our love are with you now and always. – Love Dave. XXX
HABBERFIELD. – Stephen Francis, March 26th, 2005. Always in our thoughts.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name.
But all we have are memories,
And you picture in a frame.
Your resting place we visit,
And put flowers there with care,
But no one knows the heartache,
As we turn and leave you there.
All our love. God Bless you. – Mum and Dad.
HABBERFIELD. – Stephen. Loving memories of a very special brother. Passed away March 26th, 2005.
Deep in our hearts you will always stay,
Loved and remembered every day.
Wishing you were still here with us 'bruv'. – Love always Gary, Christine and Claire. XXX
HABBERFIELD. – Stephen. In loving memory of a dear nephew and cousin. Three years have passed, we miss you so much and will always remember you. – Love from Auntie Dink, Uncle Jim, Kevin and Chloe. XXX
HABBERFIELD. – Stephen. Passed away March 26th, 2005. Loving memories of a dear nephew and cousin. Sleep tight. – Love Uncle Melvin, Auntie Sheila, Kim, Darren, Kerry and partners. XXX
HABBERFIELD. – Stephen. Dearest nephew of Thelma, cousin of Karen, Kayla and families. Still very sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
JENNINGS. – Cyril (John). Always in our thoughts. – Cherry, Debbie and Ron.
JENNINGS. – Uncle John. Sadly missed. – Ben and Andrew.
JENNINGS. – Cyril (John), passed away March 27th, 1996. Memories have such lovely ways of bringing back our yesterdays. – Iris and Mike.
LEE. – Pamela. Peace is now with you my darling. I know you are watching over me, I do miss you so much. The day will come, our Lord will decide, when we will meet again. Until then (loves you) Horace.
LEE. – Pamela Joyce.
One year on, we miss your love, laughter and sense of fun. Always in our thoughts. God Bless. – Love David, Mandy and Joseph. XXX
ROLLASON. – Florence Edith. Died March 24th, 2006.
You are not just a memory,
Or part of the past,
You are ours to remember,
As long as life lasts.
No matter what I do,
A special place within my heart,
Is always kept for you.
– Your loving daughter, Anita. XXX
STAPLETON. – Ann. March 27th, 2006. Two years have passed, miss you more than ever. – Love Linsie, Glen, John, Callum, Fiona and Madison. XXX
WEBBER. – Freda May. Passed away March 30th, 2005. Still sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Enid; Gordon and Doreen; Arnold and Valerie. Treasured memories of Nanny Freda from all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
 

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