taken from the Weston & Somerset Mercury, 22nd May 2008 issue
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births

AGER – MILVERTON. – Congratulations on the safe arrival of our second grand-daughter Milly, eagerly awaited by big sister Jasmine. – Lots of love from Mom and Dad.
WAITE. – Well done and congratulations to Emma and Pete, for giving me a lovely grand-daughter, born May 17th, 2008, 9lb 5oz. Brooke, a sister for Leah. Love and kisses. – Mum, Nigel and sisters.
WAITE. – Congratulations Emma and Pete on the birth of a daughter Brooke, born May 17th, 2008, 9lb 5oz, what a wopper. Little sister for Leah. Eighth great-grandchild to Phil and Elsie Penberthy.

birthdays

DUNSTONE. – Terry. Wishing a very happy 70th birthday to my lovely husband. Love always. – Julie.
DUNSTONE. – Terry. Happy 70th birthday Dad. You're everything we could have ever wished for in a Dad and Grandad. Enjoy your special day. Lots of love. – Jo, Jamie and Tony.
HARPER. – Ashleigh. Happy sweet sixteenth birthday, May 23rd. Wishing you a great birthday and a fantastic party. Love you millions. – Mom, Steve and Buddy Boy. XXX
HARVEY. – Sarah, May 25th. Happy 13th birthday sweetheart, a teenager at last. Have a fantastic party. We love you loads. – Mum, Dad and Laura. XXX
HOLWELL. – Mary. To a dear wife and mother. Have a lovely birthday. Lots of love. – Your husband Tony and children Sonia, Nick, Wayne, Mark, Michelle, Justin, Julia, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
PAYNE. – Jessica. Happy 30th birthday, May 24th. Hope you have a great day. Lots of love. – Mum, Gran, Tony, Alice, Laurence and Jacob.
ROMEO. – Troy, May 23rd, 1968. Happy 40th birthday to a fantastic husband and Dad. We hope you have a great weekend! All our love. – Helen, Jake and Paris. XXX
THOMAS. – Glyn, Saturday, May 24th. A special Dad, Grandad and husband, happy birthday. Love you loads. – Sue, Lester, Tom, Harry, Jessica and Margaret. XXX
TRIPP. – Paul. Happy 40th birthday to a great husband and Dad. We love you very much, enjoy your weekend!! All our love and kisses. – Mel, Daniel and Joshua. XXX
WINSTONE. – Rhys. To our little man! A teenager at last. Have a great birthday on May 23rd. With lots of love. – Mum, Dad and Laura. XXX
WINSTONE. – Rhys, May 23rd. Happy 13th birthday to a wonderful grandson. Have a lovely day. Love you lots. – Nan and Grandad. XXX
YARD. – Peter. Happy birthday on May 23rd and a very happy retirement. All our love. – Wife Pat, daughter Sharon and grand-daughter Louise.

18th birthdays

COOK. – Daniel. Happy 18th birthday, May 25th. Wishing you a future of laughter, happiness and success. We are all very proud of you. Safe landings. All our love. – Mum, Dad, Lyndon, Nan, Auntie Gail, Justin, Gemma and Jessie. XXX
COOK. – Daniel. Congratulations and happy birthday on May 25th. Wishing you a fantastic and happy future. – Love Karen, Darren, Emily, Harrisen and Tiffany. XXX
MILLER. – Hannah. Happy 18th birthday on May 24th. Have a good night out. Lots of love. – Mum, Dad and Lois.

21st birthdays

SMITH. – Alex. Happy 21st to our wonderful son. Have a brilliant day Zander. With loads of love and best wishes for your future happiness. – Mum, Dad, James and Joe. XXX
SMITH. – Alex. Congratulations to our special grandson on your 21st birthday. We are proud of you. Wishing you luck and happiness in the future. With love. – Nan and Eric. XXX
SMITH. – Zander aka Stormy Norman. Seems like yesterday I hit your head on the cabinet in Dartmouth! Have a great 21st. Loads of love. – Sam, Marc, Harry, Katie and Georgie. XXX

engagements

PEARCE – MUNNS. – Congratulations Steve and Netta. Best wishes and good luck. Love as always. – Mum, (Shayne). XXX Hi Dad and Netta. Good luck. – Love Max. XXX
PEARCE – MUNNS. – Sarah and Malcolm are delighted to announce the engagement of their precious daughter Netta to Steve. We wish you happiness always. All our love. – Mum and Malcolm. XXX
PEARCE – MUNNS. – Congratulations Steve and Netta on your engagement, May 10th, 2008. All our love for your future. – Dad, Heather and family.
PEARCE – MUNNS. – Steve and Netta, wishing you all the happiness in the future. Love always. – Selina, David, Emillie and Charlie. XXX
PEARCE – MUNNS. – Huge congratulations on your engagement. We are so happy for you both. Wishing you every happiness for the future. Loads of love. – Simon, Michelle, Lucy and Rhys. XXX
PEARCE – MUNNS. – Steve and Netta. Congratulations on your engagement, May 10th, 2008. We wish you all the happiness in the world. Lots of love. – Fran, Jon, Lawrence and Max. XXX

Forthcoming marriages

HOSKINS – RICE. – The wedding of Anthony and Marion will take place at Weston Registry Office on Saturday, May 24th, 2008 at 11.30am.
SMITH – EVANS. – Paul and Victoria. Paul and Helen Evans are delighted to announce the marriage of their daughter Vicky to Paul on Saturday, 24th May, 2008 in Dorking, Surrey. Congratulations to you both. – Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Leighton, Laura and Lucas. XXX

marriages

WALKER – ANDERSON. – Robert and Nicola are pleased to announce their marriage on Saturday, May 24th at The Royal Hotel at 1.00pm.
ANDERSON – WALKER.– Nic and Rob. Have a wonderful day on Saturday and that the future's all you hope for and more. Lots of love. – Mum, Tony, Steve, Faye and Courtenay. XXX
EDWARDS – PALMER. – The marriage between Nigel and Charlette took place on May 4th, 2008 at St Paul's Church. Love and congratulations from both families.

anniversaries

PEARSON. – "P". What an amazing year, the first of many! I love you more each day. Love always from the happiest wifey in the world. XXX

thank you

HITCHINS. – Carol would like to thank Nigel, Vicky and Rosie for her surprise birthday party. Thank you to everyone for my cards and presents, and for making it a birthday to remember. Special thanks to Nicky and Chelsea for all the running around and very special thanks to Jeanette for my beautiful cake and for putting together a wonderful buffet.
PORTER. – Roy and Joy. Thank you so much to our wonderful family and friends for gifts, cards and best wishes received on our Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

driving test pass

SWEENEY. – Liam. Well done on passing your driving test, we are so proud of you! Drive safely and we need a lift Saturday! Love always. – Mum, Matt, Ashleigh and Cerys. XXX
HOARE – MATTHEWS. – Congratulations to Sam, Ben, Doug, Rich, Ashley and Lord of Wyvern School on completing the Ten Tors Expedition 2008, we are so proud of you boys, well done! Many, many thanks to Chris Sainsbury who gave them the confidence, training and skills to complete this challenge. – From Jane, Sean, Jamie and Jake.

deaths

ASHMORE. – Phyllis Ivy. Passed away at Wyvern Lodge on Monday, May 19th, 2008 aged 97 years. She will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral will take place at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Friday, May 30th at 3.30pm. Family flowers only but donations for Woodspring Association for Blind People are being accepted by The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
ASHMORE. – Phyllis. To my very special Nan. Words are few, thoughts are deep, memories of you, I will always keep. Goodnight, God Bless. Love always. – Tanya, Paul, Christian and Elleanor. XXX
CHAPELL. – Marjorie Edith. Died May 10th, 2008 at Weston General Hospital. Beloved wife of Eric and a precious sister and aunt. In our hearts you will live forever because we thought the world of you. The funeral has taken place but donations for Cancer Research UK are being accepted by The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
LATHAM. – John Charles Lamborn. Died suddenly on May 15th, 2008, whilst on holiday in Croatia, aged 68 years. Will be so missed by his wife Jenny, children Sue and Colin, also Anna, Ian and his adored grandson Thomas. All enquiries to Keith C Britton & Son, Funeral Directors. Telephone 01934 832115.
MARSH. – Graham Dennis. Passed away on Saturday, May 10th, 2008. Beloved husband of Muriel, father of Robert, father-in-law of Zena. Funeral service will take place at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Friday, May 23rd at 12.30pm. Donations if desired to Richard Brightland Renal Clinic at Southmead Hospital c/o The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006.
PUTNAM. – Peter Leslie. Died at home on Friday, May 16th, 2008 aged 62 years. Adored husband and soulmate of Gill, beloved father of Jeremy and Edward, and their partners Ruth and Vanessa, inspiring Grandad of Rebekah, Emily and Lauren. At Peace with the Lord after much suffering borne so bravely. Funeral at St Peter's, Baytree Road, Milton on Thursday, May 29th at 11.00am followed by cremation. Family flowers only but donations may be made to ChAt (Weston-super-Mare Town Centre Chaplaincy) (by cheque only please) c/o H Pitman & Son, 40 Milton Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2SL.
THOMAS. – Paul Andrew. Passed away May 20th, 2008 aged 52 years. Much loved husband of Christine. All my love goes with you to keep until we meet again. Sleep peacefully my love.
THOMAS. – Paul Andrew. The greatest man I ever knew (Pops). In every choice I make it will be influenced by your memory. Love you so much, Pops. May you Rest In Peace. Love you always. – Day. XXX
THOMAS. – Paul Andrew. One in a million, my hero. Now you are At Rest but your jokes, laughter and spirit will be in my heart forever and a day. Sleep tight Dad. Love you more than words can say. – Von. XXX
THOMAS. – Paul Andrew. Dad a day will never pass without me thinking of you and I will do everything I can to make you proud. All my love. – Darren. XXX
THOMAS. – Paul. Passed away May 20th, 2008. I will miss you so much but you will always be in my heart and mind. – Love Mum (Ma).
THOMAS. – Paul Andrew. Passed away May 20th, 2008. Sad loss, much loved and will be missed by lots of people. God Bless, sleep well. – Dad. XXX
THOMAS. – Paul Andrew. A special son-in-law who will be greatly missed. Sleep tight. – Ruby. XXX
THOMAS. – Paul.
Your battle now over,
Your pain and suffering gone,
You fought so hard to stay with us which broke our hearts in two,
The gap we have been left with will always be for you.
Heartbroken Helen and Justin. Nite nite. Love
you to bits. Funeral arrangements, contact The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare. Telephone 01934 616006. Family flowers only, donations to Weston Hospicecare.
THOMAS. – Paul. No words can say how sad I feel. Will miss you. – Pat, Gordon and family.
THOMAS. – Paul. Our friend, passed away May 20th, 2008. A finer friend no one could have had. – Vaughan, Adele and family.
VINCENT. – Philip Anthony. Passed away May 18th, 2008 in Weston General Hospital, aged 58 years. Funeral will take place at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium, Thursday, May 29th at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations to the British Lung Foundation.
VINCENT. – Philip. Pain and suffering are over. Rest In Peace Now. Love you. – Diane. XXX
VINCENT. – Philip. Dad. It's over now, no more suffering, you may now Rest In Peace. We will miss you. All our love always. – Kristie, Terry and Jo. XXX
VINCENT. – Philip. Dad. Goodbye, sleep peacefully. No more suffering. You will always be in our thoughts. Love you always. – Kristie and Darren. XXX
VINCENT. – Philip. Grandad. We love you so much. We will always miss you. Rest In Peace. Look after Sammy, Bella and Barney. Love always. – Trudy, Owen, Amy, Piper and Carter. XXX
VINCENT. – Philip. Treasured memories of a dear son and brother. Fell asleep May 18th, 2008 aged 58 years. No more suffering, Peace At Last. – Love Mum, Colin and Roger.
VINCENT. – Philip. No more struggling Phil, will miss you. Glad we spent some time together these last couple of years, it meant a lot to me. Sleep tight dear brother and don't give them any grief up there. Love always. – Annie, Paul and family.
VINCENT. – Philip. So many things I'd like to say to you Phil, now it's too late. Seeing you suffer made me so sad. We had plenty of good times and I'll always remember that. So, until I see you again, Sleep In Peace brother. – Love Derek and Cath. XXX
VINCENT. – Philip. Phil may you now Rest In Peace. Sleep peacefully. Always in our thoughts. – Love Becky and Colin. XXX
VINCENT. – Philip. Uncle Phil, going to miss you so much. Lots of love. – Michelle, Rachel and Jim. XXX
VINCENT. – Philip. Uncle Phil, you are out of pain at last. We will look after Aunty Di. – Love Ali, Stacey and Jess. XXX
VINCENT. – Phil. We are going to miss you lots. – Love from Tick, Sarah, Jordan, James and Christopher. XXX
WALKER. – Debbie Rachel (née Ludwell). Tragically died May 8th, 2008 aged 42 years. Funeral Tuesday, May 27th, 1.30pm at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium. For more details contact Co-operative Funeralcare. Telephone 01934 415045.
WEAVERS. – Elizabeth. Known to her friends as Peggy. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17th, 2008. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service enquiries please to John Irving Funeral Directors. Telephone 01934 822880. Special thanks to all the staff at Uphill Court Nursing Home for all the devoted care and attention they gave Mum.

acknowledgment

LANE. – Gary. Many thanks to all who paid their respects and attended Gary's funeral and interment, and for all the kind thoughts and prayers, cards, phone calls, visits and flowers. Also to all who gave practical help at this time, and to doctors and staff at the Long Fox and Coast Units, Weston General Hospital, to Terry Mahon and all the other mental health carers locally, and at the Burden Centre Bristol. – Dennis and Anne.
MEWSE. – Mary. The family would like to thank all friends who came to her funeral, for the donations in her memory, and for the messages of condolence. Our thanks to the Reverend John Smith for conducting the service, The Elms Funeral Directors for their very professional but friendly help and organisation, and The Woolpack Inn for their warm welcome. Our special thanks to the staff of Berrow Ward at Weston General Hospital, but most of all to the staff of The Cedars Residential Home for making Mary's stay there happy and contented.

in memoriam

BAXTER. – Kathleen. Passed away May 28th, aged 79 years. You are missed dear Mum. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. With love. – John, Jane and family.
BOULTON. – Ellen (June). May 19th, 1989. Most treasured memories of a much missed Mum and Nan. You live on in all our hearts Mum. Much love. – Lesley, Bev and Hayley. XXX
BURNS. – Alan James. May 27th, 2003. Cherished memories of my dearest husband and friend. Missed and loved every moment. – Christine (Dimps). XXX
DANCEY. – Ivor Leslie. May 27th, 2001. My lovely Peres I miss you so much. You are, and always will be, in my thoughts and my heart. Much love. – Pat. XXX
DOBSON. – Marie. Died May 23rd, 2005.
May the winds of love blow softly,
And whisper for you to hear,
"That we love and miss you Marie,
And wish that you were here".
– Love from George and family.
GOULD. – Lucy (Rae). Passed away May 22nd, 2005. Another year gone, never forgotten. Always in our thoughts. – Love Tom and all the family. XXX
MORGAN. – David. May 26th, 2002. Treasured memories of a wonderful husband and Dad. Loved and missed every day, forever in our hearts. – Love Patty, Matt and Emma. XXX
MORGAN. – David. May 26th, 2002. Always in my thoughts. Miss you my dear so very much. – Love Mum. XXX
NORVILLE. – Margaret Elizabeth. Five years on Nan and I still miss you. Happy birthday and remembrance. Will have a few beers and a few tears for you. Love always. – Mark. XXX
READER. – John. Passed away May 20th, 2004. Loving memories that will last forever. – Your loving wife June.
SMYTH. – David. In loving memory of a dear partner, Dad Dat and step father who died on May 25th, 2006.
Look around Your garden Lord,
For an Angel with a smile,
And that will be our David,
For he will stand out a mile,
Put Your arms around him,
And never let him go,
Tell him that we miss him,
And will always love him so.
Sadly missed and always remembered by Rose, Lara, Mäya and Cáleb.
THOMAS. – Harriet Sophia. In loving memory of a dear mother. Always in our thoughts. – Sadly missed by Linda and Stan.
WARD. – Harry. May 20th. Harry my dearest brother. One year on and the loss is still so unreal. Someone took you life and I will never forgive. Broken hearted. – Norma and Jim (Spain).
VENN. – Mark David. May 22nd. It doesn't seem like 5 years since you have been gone. We miss your cheeky smiles, your loving ways and the big heart you have. We miss you more as each day passes. Your sisters are still waiting for the football to hit them on the head. Mark you did it again, Man U won the league. We will never forget you, till we meet again, all our love, kisses and hugs. – Mum, Dad, Natasha and Jade. XXX
WADE. – Kelvin. May 21st, 1989. Precious memories of our dear son, loved and remembered always. – Mum, Dad and family. XXX

Birthday in memoriam

ASPDEN. – Barbara. May 22nd, 1928 - August 18th, 2006. Another birthday without you here. Still very much missed by husband Fred and all the family.
BEASLEY. – To dear Arthur on his birthday, May 26th. A loving brother-in-law and uncle who will be forever in our hearts and minds. – Love Betty, Graham, Beverley, Merv, Peter and Justin. XXX
CLARK. – James. May 27th, 1990. Our Jamesy. Thinking of you on your 18th birthday. Love you and miss you so much. Hugs and kisses. – Mum, Dad, Lauren and Stephanie. XXX
CLOSE. – Mark. We wish you could be with us today. Thinking of you on your birthday, May 22nd. Love always. – From Ems and Camron.
CLOSE. – Mark. Missing you on your birthday, May 22nd. My thoughts are with you today and always. Love you. – Love from Nan. XXX
RAINES. – Ern. May 27th. Dearest Dad, we will be thinking of you on this your 86th birthday. You were one in a million and so very special to us all. Missing you always. All our love. – Mose, Steve and family. XXX
WRAGGE. – Bernard. In memory of my beloved Bernie, always in my heart darling. Happy 82nd birthday, May 24th. All my love forever, your loving wife. – Beryl. XXX
 

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