Mr Terence Raymond Dennis Howard (Terry) of Bridgwater died on February 27 on the Isle of Wight. He was 60.

The funeral on March 13 at St Mary's Church, Bridgwater, followed by cremation at Taunton Deane Crematorium, was conducted by the Rev Charles Chadwick.

Family mourners: Alison Howard (widow); Stephen and Sonja Howard, Peter and Suzie Howard (sons and daughters-in-law); Michael and Leoni Howard (grandchildren); Patrick and Wendy Howard (brother and sister-in-law); Marlene and Neil Riddle, Vivienne and Sam De Gregorio, Tisha and John James, Weena and Bill Gordon (also representing William and Matthew Gordon) (sisters and brothers-in-law); James and Amy Howard, Paul and Katia DeGregorio, Dean and Kirsty DeGregorio, Louise DeGregorio, Claire and Marco Maestri, Anthony James, Mr Mark Coombes, Mr and Mrs A. Mitchell, Miss D. Coombes, Paul and Mellissa Gowan (also rep Mark Withers); Mr James Coombes, Mr Darren Coombes, Miss Esther Coombes (nieces, nephews and partners); Pat and Derek Gowan, Mr and Mrs T. Coombes, Mr and Mrs M. Coombes, Mr Adrian Coombes (sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law); Mr and Mrs C. Francis and Alsia (sister-in-law, brother-in-law and niece); Mr and Mrs I. Berryman; Mr and Mrs B. Coombes; Marilyn Stark; Les Dyte; Sandra Brass; Betty Dinham (aunty) (also rep Carol, Bob, Jane and Jen); Mrs S. Attewell; Mr and Mrs P. A. Coombes; Mrs V. Coombes; Mr and Mrs G. Prew; Mr and Mrs M. Oatway; J. Iley and G. Iley (also rep Steve and Robert).

Other mourners: Molly and Tony Russell; Mrs P. Hosey (also rep Chris Hosey); Mr and Mrs J. Jones; Mr B. Palmer; Eddie Stone; John Davies; Fred and Pat Betjeman (also rep Mrs A. Keirle and family); Barry and Lyn Smith; Martin Mills; Alf Briffet (also rep Mr and Mrs Graham Perry); Jim and Jean Davey; Mr Gridley; Graham Davey; Mr T. Palmer; Mr M. Bacon; Mr G. Bacon; Audrey and Bernard Bennett; Diana and Chris Mitchell (also rep Somerset SCIBA); Mrs Marlene Evett (also rep Glenda and skittle girls); Bill and Margaret Holland; Ruth Chaplin; John Mabbott; Mrs S. Davies; Mr J. Kinsella; Ken Peppin; Nova and Michael Edwards; Margaret Ryder (president Ladies BCL BC); Mr M. Rawles; Mr and Mrs G. Lewis; Roger Gibbes; Mark Brown (also rep Steve Rolph); Roland Rich (also rep Bob Dyer); Jack Furze; Bill Staples; Melvin Diment (also rep Garry Ecclestone BFF); Mr A. Yelsin; Wendy Gardener; Len Pinchen; George Finch; John Lang (also rep E. Way); Ann and Stan Cornwell; Mrs D. Vickery; Evan Prosser; Barry Reid; Neil Hopkins; John Lillington (also rep BFF); Trevor Hill; Dave Loveridge; Mr S. DeSena; Colin and Gloria Baker; Ernest Hall; Steve Pope; Trevor Duddridge (also rep Myra); Mike Crocker; John Higgins; Paul Richards and Trevor Crouch (also rep BFF); Tony Facey, John Holman (Ex-BFF); Ian Wigmore; Mr M. Coombes; Mr R. Coombes; R. Marks and Shirley; David Riddle; Jeff Proctor (also rep Mrs Riddle and family); David Lamb (BFF director); Neville Roots (also rep Stirling Materials); Claire Langley, Frank Nicholls (also rep TRIG Engineering); Mr L. Deregorio (also rep family and Mr and Mrs Ward); Mike Nash; Jim Rowe; Mr W. Rowe (also rep Stirling); Mr J. Stone.

Representing Victoria Park Bowling Club (VPBC): Pam and Ray Case (president), John and Pat Hill (president ladies), Debbie Merritt, Keith and Christine Bartlett, Joy Bayley, Shirley and Maurice Rossiter, Mr and Mrs M. Holliday, Mr and Mrs J. Brown, Mrs J. Thomas, Heather Franklin, Iris Moore, Jim and Jenny Scott, Mr H. Ives, Kelvin Fear (also rep Kathy and Ivan), Mr and Mrs B. Lancastle, Mr and Mrs G. Hoyle, Mrs R. Jacques, Brian and Dorothy Gyatt, Maureen Date, Doreen Bunch (ladies captain), Jim and Sue Bartlett (also rep Rita Denham, Reg Payne, Mr and Mrs J. Box), Kath and Ron Rossiter, Jeff and Angela Capon, Mr F. Vines, Mr I. Depledge, Mr R. Butland, Mr S. Holliday, Mr J. Black, Jim Gardener, Barbara and John Welham, Ben Benson, Pam Latimer, Jo Pearce, Mr and Mrs G. Walker (also rep Mr J. King), Evan Newbury, John Difford (also rep Janet), Mr and Mrs C. Mead, Mrs J. Karpa, Roy Jones (also rep Jack Brewster and Mr and Mrs Wallbridge), Roy Bacon (also rep Mr and Mrs C. White), Mr and Mrs A. Wiltshire.

Unable to attend: Lucy Locky (niece).

There were beautiful family flowers with donations to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Funeral by Messrs H. Biffen and Sons Ltd, Wembdon Road, Bridgwater.

Alison, Stephen, Peter, Sonja, Suzie, Michael and Leoni wish to thank everyone for their cards and messages of sympathy, donations and attending the service. Special thanks to the Rev Charles Chadwick for a lovely service. Special thanks to the Rev Charles Chadwick for a lovely service. John Biffen and staff for their care, help and support during this sad time. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of thanks.