PAYNE Tom. Happy 21st birthday on 20th March 2005, have a great time. Love Mum and Joe.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

NAYLOR Happy 21st birthday Jay on 28th March. You mean so much to me. Love Shireen. xxx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

NAYLOR. James. Happy 21st 'Dumper'. Best wishes. Trevor, Ian, Laura and Pebs. xxx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

COLLARD. Dorothy. Donald, David, John, Reverend Dr Robert Maxwell and families wish to thank all relatives and friends for the cards, messages of sympathy attending the service and donations given to Chatham House Amenity Fund in memory of Dot. We would also like to thank Joan and staff at Chatham House for all their care and kindness to Dot, Philip Draycott for his kind words spoken at the service and Biffens for all their care and support. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

UNDERHILL. Sybil Margaret. Lawrence and family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone for messages of sympathy, attending the Church Service and donations for the Children's Hospice South West. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of thanks.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

PAYNE. Barbara, Andrew, Rodney, Teresa, Sarah-Jane and Paul wish to thank everyone for their cards and messages during their sad loss, also for attending the service and for the kind donations received for the Children's Hospice. Thanks to the Doctor, paramedics and police who attended to Ken. Special thanks to Reverend Philip Denison for his kind words and wonderful service and to Sarah and Geoff Grandfield for all their help and caring support. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of thanks.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

SMITH. Yorke. Bertha, Paul, Ian and families wish to thank everyone for their cards, messages of sympathy, attending the service and donations given in memory of Yorke. They would also like to thank all the staff at Bridgwater Hospital Coates Ward and all at Hilda Coles. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

DYKE. Elizabeth. Thelma, John and family wish to sincerely thank everyone for the cards, messages of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and all who attended the funeral. Special thanks to Brenda for her time, help and support given to mum and now the family. Also to Reverend Geraldine Kirk M A for conducting the service. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of thanks.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

PRESTWICH Andrew. Happy 16th birthday on 24th March. All our love Mum, Steve, Rheanna, Tasha, Connor, Dad, Kerry and Poppy.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

WHITTLE Kate (nee Kathryn Matthews) wishing a lovely daughter a very happy 40th birthday on 22nd March. Love and best wishes from Dad and Mum.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

WHITTLE Katie. Happy 40th on 22nd March. Welcome to the club! Have a great day love Colin, Laura, Jean and Natasha.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

WHITTLE Kate. Happy 30th birthday, 22nd March 2005 with love Nick, Mandy, Ellie, Henry and Mabel.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

HOSEY Cecil. Happy 80th birthday on 27th March to a wonderful husband, dad, grampy and great grampy. Lots of love and kisses from everyone xxx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

COLEMAN Pauline (nee Osmant). The big 50, March 26th 2005. Happy birthday and have a great day. Love Mum, Ian, Cheryl, Alan, Chloe, Richard and Matthew. xxx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

CONDUIT Ray. Have a great 65th birthday, 25th March. Love from Jo, Andrew, Anna, Sue, Matt, Emma and Kieran.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

HOSEY Cecil. Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of rum for the birthday boy, who will be eighty years young 27th March 2005. Congratulations and much love dear Cecil. From Beryl and Rae. xxx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

CRIDLAND Teresa. Congratulations on your 40th birthday 21st March. Love from Mum, Dad, Gary, Paul, Karen, Faye and Rebecca.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

WHITTLE Kate. Happy 40th mate, welcome to the '40 club!'. Have a great day. Love Martyn, Jane, Katie, Sarah and Jamie xxx.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

SQUIRES. Jim the big 70, happy birthday. Love from your wife Sylv, your mother and all your children and grandchildren.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

MARTIN. Elsie 20th March 2003, two years on still in our hearts and in our thoughts, your loving family.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

WOOLDRIDGE. Sian. Happy 13th birthday. Love Dad and Carol. xxx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

SNOOK f WYATT Congratulations Viki and Ian, thank you for my beautiful grand-daughter. Love Mum, Great Nan, James and Richard.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

SNOOK f WYATT Congratulations Vicky and Iain on the birth of your precious daughter, Violet Victoria on 14th March 2005. Love and best wishes from Gran, Pop, Wendy, Dave and Jack.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

BROWN Amanda and Mark. Congratulations to you both on the birth of your baby daughter Isobel. Lots of love Mum, Dad and Mike.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

KINGSTON. Congratulations Helen and Paul on the birth of Jamie Rhys, March 12th 2005, a brother for Thomas and Liam. With love from Mum and Colin.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

BROUGH. Ruth (nee Brazewell) and Tim. A daughter Isobel on 7th March at Kirkwall, Orkney. A sister for Bob and Sam.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

KINGSTON Paul and Helen are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their new son Jamie Rhys on 12th March 2005, a brother for Thomas and Liam. Thanks to all staff at Musgrove and Mary Stanley involved in his birth.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

SHARMAN Sarah. Happy 18th on 24th March 2005. Love from Mum, Katie, Steve, Simon and Paul.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

YOUNG Carla. Happy 18th yesterday. Hope you have the best birthday. All our love Mum, Lisa and Grandad. xx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

MEAKER Greg. Happy birthday on 20th March 2005. All our love Grandma, Grandad and Aunty Les.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

COOPER Darren. Happy 18th birthday on 27th March, hope you have a great day. Love always Mum, Dad, Gemma and Billy xxx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

PAYNE Vicki. What a lovely smile, happy 18th birthday on 27th March 2005. Love Mum and Joe x

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

BELL-LANGFORD. Dennis Albert James (Den) of Bridgwater passed away peacefully at Exeter Hospital on 20th March 2005 aged 80. Funeral arrangements are being made by H. Biffen and Sons Ltd, Funeral Directors, 32, Wembdon Road, Bridgwater.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

PROWSE. Leonard of Nether Stowey passed peacefully away on March 18th aged 90 years. A much loved uncle and respected friend. Funeral service at Nether Stowey Parish Church on Thursday 24th March at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Parkinson's Disease Society may be left at the Church or sent to Grandfield and Son, Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, TA5 1HZ.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

LAW. Grace of the Rosary and formerly of Hilda Coles House, Bridgwater, passed away peacefully at the Rosary Nursing Home on 21st March, aged 89. Funeral arrangements are being made by H. Biffen and Sons Ltd, Funeral Directors, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

SQUIBBS. John Allen died on 20th March, aged 74 years after a long illness borne with courage and humour. Funeral service to be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Tuesday 29th March at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Margaret's Hospice may be left at the Chapel or sent to Grandfield and Son, Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, TA5 1HZ.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

SQUIRE. Gwen of Puriton and formerly of West Huntspill, passed away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 17th March 2005, aged 80. Dear and loving mum of Vanda, son in law Barrie, and she will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral service will be held at St Michael and All Angels Church, Puriton at 10.30am followed by interment at West Huntspill Churchyard. Flowers may be sent to H. Biffen and Sons Ltd, Funeral Directors, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

TOTTLE. Albert William of Bridgwater passed away suddenly but peacefully on 16th March 2005, aged 83. Devoted and loving husband of Joan and much loved dad to Shirley and son in law John, grandchildren John and Victoria, great grand children Daniel, David and Libby. Funeral service will be held at St Mary's Church, Bridgwater on Tuesday 29th March 2005 at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at Quantock Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent to H. Biffen and Sons Ltd, Funeral Directors, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

SYMONDS. Ernest (Brian) of Bridgwater on 13th March, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce. Brother, uncle and dearly loved friend of Kate. Employee of C and J Clarke for many years. Cremation Taunton Deane, Thursday 24th March at 12 noon. Flowers if desired to Messrs P J Harris Funeral Directors, 2 Cross street, Burnham on Sea. Tel: 01278 782886.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

MERRIMAN. Edgar Lewis Mark of Burnham on Sea peacefully at Weston Super Mare general hospital on 11th March 2005, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Mrs Teresa Merriman, dearly loved father of John and Heather, much loved grandad of George, Charlie, Vikki and Daisy. Funeral service on Tuesday 22nd March at the Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Burnham on Sea at 1.30pm, followed by interment. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Injured Jockey Fund may be sent to Burnham Funeral Services, 97 Oxford Street, Burnham on Sea. Tel: 01278 793666.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

DAVIS. Gertie. We've lost not just our Nan, but a special friend, who was always there. We will deeply love and miss you forever. From Donna and Terry. xx Sleep tight Nanny Davis we love you from Lewis, Carl and Max. xxx.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

HIGGINS M.M. Dennis of North Petherton passed away suddenly but peacefully on 5th March 2005 aged 80 years. The funeral service was held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Tuesday 15th March. Donations are being received for The British Heart Foundation and Somerset Air Ambulance by the Funeral Directors A.W. Waterjohns and Son, Clare Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

WELCH. Ethel, known as Elsa, passed peacefully away on Thursday 10th March 2005, at Magnolia House residential home, Torquay, aged 95 years. Beloved mother of Anthony and mother-in-law to Linda, devoted grandmother to Adam. Elsa will be fondly remembered by the many boys at Long Ashton Childrens Home, Bristol, during the 1940's and 50's, also Cannington House Boys Home near Bridgwater, Somerset during the 1950's. Funeral service to take place at Torquay crematorium on Wednesday 23rd March at 10.30am. No flowers by request, however, donations either by retiring collection or care of Co-op Funeral Service 87-95 Barton Road, Torquay, Devon, can be made in aid of the Torbay Hospital League of Friends.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

ALLEN. Lily Jessica, formerly of Goathurst and the Rosary Nursing Home, Bridgwater passed away peacefully on 13th March 2005, aged 90. Funeral service will be held at St. Edwards Church, Goathurst on Thursday 24th March 2005 at 2.00pm. Followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for R.S.P.C.A. (West Hatch) may be sent to H. Biffen and Sons Ltd, Funeral Directors, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

BAGGALEY. Adrian always in our thoughts. Love Andrea, Paul, Sarah and Carla.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

GRIFFITHS. Beatrice. Passed away 17th March. A plain and simple message from a dear but distant son. The words all mothers long to hear, just thinking of you mum.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

PERKINS. Stewart 20th March 1997. Your resting place we visit, place flowers with loving care, but no one knows the heart ache as we turn and leave you there. Love Dad, Joan and family.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

HYDE. Eileen. March 23rd 2000. Mum and Nan. A silent tear, forever wishing you were here. Love always. Shelley, Steve, Kurt, Clint and Tia. xxxx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

MANSFIELD. William Henry, dad, grandad taken from us on 20th March 2003, always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. All our love Julian, Marcia, Kay, Pat and Paul.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

MANSFIELD. William Henry. 18th March would have been your birthday miss you. Love Julian, Marcia, Kay, Pat and Paul.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

ROUTLEY. Shirley. Treasured memories of a dear mum who passed away on the 26th March 1980. Remembered always. Tracy.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

BREWER. In loving memory of Bill who passed away on 25th March 1997 its been eight years since you passed away, but in my heart your will always stay. loved and remembered everyday. love always Pat

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

MARKS. Nora passed away on 25th March 1996 a much loved sister. Time slips away but still you stay as near and dear as yesterday. Love Sheila and Michael

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

LEE. Ed, who passed away 27th March 2003. A much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Quietly, remembered everyday, in our hearts you'll always stay. Ang, Mick, Lisa, Shelley, Jon and families.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

LEE. Ed. In loving memory of a great dad and grandpa, who passed away on 27th March 2003. You are in our thoughts everyday and in our hearts you'll always stay. Love always. Charlotte, Chives, Jake and Phoebe.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

LOCKYER. Norman. Treasured memories of a dear husband, passed away 23rd March 2000. Always in my thoughts, love Margaret.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

COTTEY. Edna Mary. Treasured memories of a darling wife, mother and nan who passed away 24th March 1993. In the silence of the evening, you heard God's gentle call. With farewells left unspoken, you quietly left us all. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Love you forever, Ted, Lesley, Brian, Karen, Paul, Grandchildren, Simon, Kelly, Lesley, Alan and Alfie. xxx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

MARKS. Nora. A dear wife, mother, nan. Passed away March 25th 1996. A silent thought, a silent prayer, always wishing you were here. Love Jack, Ann, Derek, Karen and Andrew.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

NATION. Henry. 25th March. Sadly missed. You will always be in my heart. Winnie.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

DUNN. Norman. Died 1st April 2002. A loving husband, father and grandad. Always remembered.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

MARTIN. Maurice. Treasured memories of a dear dad and grandad. Taken from us on 18th March 2003. Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. Our love always, Wendy, Patrick, James and Amy xxxx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

EDWARDS Sam. Twenty years old, 27th March 2005. God find the softest pillow to lay his head upon, place some kisses on his cheeks and tell him who they are from. Fold your arms around him, in a never ending hug. Please tell him how I miss him and give him all my love. So put your arms around him Lord, cherish him with care. The way he had to leave us will always be unfair. Happy birthday. Love you lots, Nan. xxx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

LEE So many lovely memories of my kind and caring Ed, who passed peacefully away on 27th March 2003. Remembering you is so easy and I do it every day, but losing you too soon is the heartache that never goes away. Missing you so very much and loving you for always. Phyl. xx

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

DAVIS Gertie passed away on 13th March 2005 aged 87, will be deeply and sadly missed by daughters Betty, Pat, Gill and family. Loving you always forgetting you never.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

bateman. Derek. 27th March 2004. In loving memory. You're so sadly missed, I can close my eyes and you're not so far away, I can still feel you near, you can never again wipe my tears, I don't think you're gone. Your ever loving wife Linda.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

TEMLETT. To all my family and friends, thank you for the cards, gifts and good wishes during my stay in hospital. Pat x

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

AVERY Jean and Frank. Congratulations on your golden wedding anniversary (50th). Love from all the family.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

SALVIDGE Bern and Doreen. Happy Ruby Wedding Anniversary, 27th March 2005. Love and best wishes from Lyn.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

POPLE David and Jane, wishing you a happy silver wedding anniversary on 5th April. Mum.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

POPLE Congratulations Mum and Dad on your silver wedding anniversary on 5th April. Love Tom.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

WILLIAMS Robin and Sally. Congratulations on your silver wedding anniversary, 29th March 2005. Much love from all the Williams.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

DAVEY Jean and Jim. Congratulations Mum and Dad on your golden wedding anniversary, 19th March. With all our love from Michael, Graham, Bev, Nanette, Nashelle, Kev, Lloyd, Jade, Sophie and Aaliyah.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

HAWKES Ron and Peg. Congratulations on your Golden Wedding Anniversary 26th March. Love Lynn, Alan, Phil, Debbie, Joshua and Jacob.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

BARNETT Pamela and Brian. Congratulations Mum and Dad on your Golden Wedding on 26th March 2005. All our love from Neil, Lindsay, Martin, Lisa, Helen, Kevin and all your grandchildren.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005

ISAAC. Barbara and Gerald. Congratulations Mum and Dad on your Golden wedding, 26th March. All our love Carole, Marcus, Radi, Omar and Jacob.

12:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2005