1:23pm Monday 30th August 2010
MR Brian Buttle of Bridgwater passed away peacefully at home with his family on May 2. Aged 67. An inspiration to all who knew him.
A private ceremony took place on May 14 at Monmouth Street Methodist Church followed by “A Celebration” of Brian’s life, as prearranged by Brian himself, held at St Mary’s Church. Committal at Bristol Road Cemetery. The Reverend Canon Neville Boundy officiated accompanied by the Reverend Kelvin Williams.
Family Mourners: Frances Buttle (Wife); Keith Buttle and Kristina Jahodjarova (Son and Partner); Matthew Buttle (Son); Jean and Dennis Creedy (Sister and Brother-in-law) (also rep Ev Williams and Family); Cliff and Val Jeal (Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law); Debra and Terry Poole (Niece and Husband); Neil Creedy and Sam Bell, Ashley and Kirsten (Nephew, Partner and girls); Francis and Lois Sealey (Cousin and Wife); Tanya and Dominic Wood (Cousin and Husband also rep Mark Sealey, Cousin); John Sealey and Carol (Cousin and Partner); Margaret and Bernard Hart (Cousin and Husband); Malcolm and Brenda Sealey (Cousin and Wife); Pamela Rainey (Cousin); Derrick Palmer (Brother-in-law); Nick Palmer (Nephew); Tina and Dave Stoward (Niece and Husband); Alan and Jackie Buttle (Cousin and Wife); Diane Buttle (also rep Cyril Buttle, Cousin and Wife).
Other mourners: Malcolm and Lynne Jones; Sue and Tony Pomeroy (also rep Bridgwater Amateur Operatic Society); Ken and Christine Atyeo; Chris and Vicky Harris; Philip Cox; Elaine Thornecroft; Alan Calaminus (also rep Bob Frogat); Brian and Lynne Epps; Gary Owston; Sue Rawle; Sarah Young (also rep Bill and Marlene Young); Paul and Nickey Stenning; Anna Zrelli; Paul Rummer; Carol Smith and Judy Goldsmith; Val Lockley; Carol Applegate and Geoff Day; Margaret and Don Hunter; Robbie and Nikki Burns; Gill, John and Lizz Blackmore and Adam Reading; Richard Sharkey; Brian Haley; Adrian and Jenny Patten (also rep Blake Drama Club); Jean and Penn Pengelly; Gladys Winter; Mary Collier; Paul Collard BBC; Marion Jones; William and Irene Upham; John White and Sandy (also rep Leslie and Diane Till and Graham Wilmetts); John and Kate Cross (also rep Bridgwater Dramatic Club); Margaret Pusey; John and Pauline Cullen; Vanda Dorsett; Lenny Carroll; Nicola Milner; Alan Jones; Ian Gull; Stewart McPherson; Bryan Hallett; Reg and Julia Bale; David and Tina Andrews; Brian and Marlene Sweeting (also rep Paul Sweeting); Rita Denham; Bonnie Applewhite; Jerry Higgins (also rep Brenda and family); Edmond and Jill Bawden; Tiler Family; Mike Vickery; Lisa Bowerman; Mark and Louise Huxtable; Pat and Tony Proll; June Savage (also rep Rodney); Keith and Margaret Robinson (also rep Mr and Mrs L Porter and Bridgwater Pantomime Society); James Tucker (also rep Becki and Jack); Becky Loxton; Adele and Pete Loxton; Jane Hancock (also rep JH Variety Performers); Margaret and Bill Holland; Mike Ham; Hazel Shopland; Shirley Crocker; Jo Briffett; David O’Donnell; Jean and Roy Evett (also rep Delphine and Norman Hucker); Mr and Mrs Hucker; Ray and Wendy Jarvis; Jackie Hart; Ben Filler (also rep Lizzie and Mike Hardy); Terry Davis; Joan and Jim Willoughby; Mark Thornecroft; Emma Thornecroft; Mattie Yeo; Jeff Norman; Matthew Tilke; Emma Davey; Terry and Sylvia Kellow; Phillip Hewcock; Julie and Dave Nacey; Maurice Day; Derek Thorne; Anff Richards (also rep Gremlins Carnival Club); Rodney Cook; Clive Farrence; Pat and Jenny Parker; Michelle Brogan (also rep Veronica Dunran); Susan Wheller; Liz Browne; Nick Wring; Ian Wickens; Brian Pilling (also rep Ulle); Martin Acland; Bob Cudlip; Grace Good (rep Bridgwater Pantomime Society and Bridgwater Theatre Trust and John Bowerman); Colin and Tina Heath (also rep Robert and Sally Heath and Michael and Carol Thorn); Margaret and Brian Walters; Charlie Deardon (rep Bridgwater Arts Centre); Julian Blades and Matthew Jeans; Alexandra Coghlan-Forbes; Brian Flower (also rep Gordon and Grace McDonald; Nick Hancock; Denzil Hall; Dean Ward; Clive Linthorne (also rep Helen); David Rigden; Nick Tasker; Sue Oxman (also rep Fiona Royce); Park Pearce; Darren Portch; Graeme Savage; Sue Kerry (rep Wander Not Assc.); Daphne and Brian Puddy; Mick Escott; Warner Quick; Alex Bunn; Pauline Golsworthy; Raymond Goghlan (rep B.M.C.C.); Derek Bourne; Ian Burrage; Anna and Norman Creedy (also rep Maxine); Stuart Lyddon; Tabitha Lyddon; Shirly Marks; Lindsey Cran; Norma Weaver; Rebecca Cook (also rep Mike and Jill Linham; Chris Valentine; Sue Collings; Gerry Branton (Vice President of N.O.D.A.); Dudley and Carol Coombs; Rita Jones (rep Bridgwater Carnival); Glenys and Mike Hurley; Elizabeth Sandy; Peter Blackmore; June Farrence (also rep “Boys”); Jill Venn (rep Taunton Amateur Operatic Society); Peter Tyler; Alan Culverwell (rep Wills Carnival Club); Paula Badzynski (rep Yeovil Amateur Operatic Society and BUD); Dan Epps; Jane Epps (rep Vagabonds Carnival Club); Jonathan Everett; Matthew Oram; Amy Reason; Ian Pring; Garry and Rose Stacey; Chris Martin; John and Linda Howe; Chris Healey; Geoff Andrews; Ray and Lin Harris; Robin and Grehane Fegan; Andrew Carter (rep Somerset Opera); Mrs W. Stainer of Yeovil; Katy Lowe (also rep Richard Allen); Alan Fox; Bruce Badman; Cathryn Webber; Christopher Denys; Gemma Barchill; John Whiting (also rep Margaret); Marina Fairhead; Maggie Magor; Jill Spurrell (rep Bath Light Operatic Group); Richard Tottman; Jenny and John Groves; Jack and Maureen Smith; Rachel Nolan; Rita Mapstone; Lindsay and Joanne Thorne; Magnus and Jennifer Stewart; Wendy Smith (also rep Dave Smith); Rose and John Fisher; Claire Switzer; Sarah Switzer (also rep Hannah Switzer); Shirley Smith; Lydia Harding; Mike Dodden (also rep Kim Dodden, Gary and Val Holliday and Peter and Bridget Lyall); Mr and Mrs Worsman; Lisa Walker; Lee Unwin; Ruth Sidery; Sandra and Ken Morris; Christine Lewis; Lynne Cagil (rep Exmouth Operatic); Nick Lawrence; Helen Bradley; Mike Bradley; Jo Cruse; R. Hunter, B.L.O.G.; Angela Widgery (also rep Caroline Vaughan); Sheila Driver (also rep Shaun); Trudi Dyke (also rep Paul and JamesDyke and Judy and Alan Forster); Jackie Buck; Helen Feierabend; Graham Hodge (rep B.P.S.); Wendy Elliott (also rep Sara Elliott and C.U.D.O.S. Crewkerne); Geoff Redstone (rep Bridgwater Arts Assc. and Mr and Mrs Gliddon); Alan Coles; Glenys Searle (also rep Geoff Searle); Mrs C. Pimm (also rep R and N Pimm); Tony and Geralding Lucking (rep Wayfarers Pantomime Society); Janice and Dan Metcalfe; Simon Wilmot; Simon and Christine Foyle (also rep Lizzie Foyle); Michael James; Sam Raine; David Lucas (also rep Rachel and David Lucas); David Jennings (rep Somerset Fellowship of Drama and Pam Price); Christopher and Patricia Wright; Jim Hill; Basil Samways; Mark Dunn; Tracy Klyne; Phil South; Bill Perry; Louise Plowright; David and Julia Roach; Katy Gunningham (also rep Roger and Gill Cooze and Queenswood Natural Foods); Lesley Harrison; Ann Porter; Darrell Forkin; Shelley and David Smith; Rusty Epps; Mr and Mrs P. Bastin (President Bridgwater Carnival); Brian Galey; Liz Jones; Jane Davies (also rep Mrs E. Webb); David and Janet Croker (Bridgwater Carnival); Marie Salter (rep Glastonbury & Street Musical Comedy Society); Paul Townsend (rep Street Theatre); Martin and Sarah Lock (Wayfarers Pantomime Society); Angie Lock (Wayfarers); Sheila Street (also rep Derek Whitfield); Lin Warren; Kathy Chanter; Wendy Stark; Pat and Peter Griffiths; Jessica Rawle (also rep Simon Rawle); Clare Brimble; Suzanne Culverwell; Eric and Valerie Lukins (rep Strode Productions); Tony and Corrie Moger (also rep Angie Moger); Wendy Freudenberg; Jan Harvey; JJ; Janine; Stuart England; Pamela Stuart; Ellie Loynes; Dot Carter (also rep Bob and Brian Carter); Valerie and Ron Palmer; Ros and John Dolding (rep Polden Productions); Gerry Lewis (also rep Mike Lewis); Dylan Cheasley; Mary Parker; Darren Oxman (also rep Matt Bell); Hilary Gough; Geoff Thresh (also rep Sylvia Thresh, Clive and Jenny Jesty); Jane Sayer; Matthew Mark Quick; Lee Butt; Ron Rudd; John Haynes (C.M.C.); Brian Lavis (also rep Janet Lavis); Elizabeth Toogood; Mark Frampton (also rep Donna Frampton); Linda and Chris Hocking (also rep Malcolm and Terry Cattle); Steve Culverwell (also rep Jill Goodenough and Ramblers Carnival Club and Bridgwater Gangs and Features); Beccy Mockridge; Sebastian Petit; John Redman; Peter Goodwin; Rachel Hartland; Ruth Thomson; Chris Punter and Anne Higgs; Steve Beck; Georgina Edwards; Amy Badman; Sophie Teale; Gill Kelly (B.L.O.G.); Sue and Elwyn Johnson; Liz Leyshon (rep Strode Theatre, Street); Kelly Elson; Amber Samuel; James Hartland; David Golsworthy; Carol and Dave Cooper; Barry North; Lorna and Michael James; Alex Bunn; Cheryl Curley; Janice Summers; Terry Ravenor; Jake Chew; Leah Farmer; Brian Bateman (rep Sydenham Camera Club); David Coleman; Roger Mumford; Andrew Hinkley; Liz Jarvis (rep Chilton Trinity College); John Curry; Pat Marke; Jason Fishlock; David and Lisa Pomeroy; Marlene Biddiscombe; Peter Townsend; Roy Turner; Alan Hurford; Mary Dibble; Angela Rebbeck; Derek Wintle; Carol and Derek Wall (also rep Pam and Steve Dibble); Leanne Wall (also rep Gareth Wall and families); Brian Sands; Brenda Brooks; Nick Mountjoy (also rep Mr and Mrs P Brolly); Betty and Terry Wood; Heather Collings (rep W-s-M Operatic Society); Jill Nott-Bower (W-s-M.O.S.); Kathy Eastwood (nee Pomeroy); Rodney and Dinah Gifford (also rep Sylvia and Alison Gibson); Lesley Gray; Andy Epps; Mary Epps; Rose Callard; Raymond and Maureen Wright (also rep Andrew Wright); Ken and Jean Mentern; Henry and Joy Tinney; John and Marlene Meakes (Bridgwater Carnival); Dennis Barwell; Anna Butler; Brian Saunders; Alan King (also rep Val King); Keith and Maureen Smith (also rep Sarah, Amanda and family and Wayfareres Pantomime Society); Georgina Edwards (also rep Tony Edwards); Roger and Geraldine Bullock (also rep Sarah Long); Tim Reid; Charlotte Marsdon (also rep Michelle Coles nee Smith); John Holliday (also rep Stephen Holman and Laura Dodden); Will Treasure; Fiona Coombe; Chris Sealey; Richard Miler (Maurice); Craig Roberts; Amy Spencer; Pete Wilmott; Gerry and Ray Warner (also rep Stella Mead and Doris Grose); Elaine and Peter Marigold; Malcolm Stacey; Corine Alexander; Jaqui Hembery; Aubrey Long.
Somerset Opera: Hilary Marshall; Frances Walker; Joyce Pean; Sue Goodman; Sue Richards; Dennis Carter; John Saunders; Stephen Grimshaw; Magnus Stewart; Stuart Symonds; Hilary Gooch; Ian Bond; Andrew Carter; Wendy Freudenburg. Weston Operatic Society: Anne-Marie Doswell; Ian Doswell; Lynda James; Owen James; Linda Wring; Laura James; Darren Crockett; Simon Duffill; Mike Purnell; Maureen Wycherley; Edward Creswick (also rep Kirsten); John Johnson; Thomas Johnson.
Apologies for any names omitted.
Donations are being accepted in perpetuation of Brian’s memory to a continuum “Scholarship Fund for Mature Technical Students” at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Payable to B.O.V.T.S. at 2 Downside Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XF.
Our grateful thanks for everyone’s generosity, the fund at present is in excess of £2500.
Sincere family thanks to Staff at Musgrove Oncology, St Margaret’s Hospice and East Quay Medical Centre for their long-term kindness and professional support.
The funeral arrangements were by H Biffen & Sons. Special thanks to John and Sarah Biffen for their care and kindness whilst following Brian’s wishes.
Thank you to Bridgwater Town Hall management, staff and the caterers.
Frances, Keith, Matthew and Kristina sincerely thank family and friends for the many cards, kind messages of sympathy and continued support. To our friends who made it happen and the hundreds who joined together and shared in “A Celebration” of Brian’s life, thank you. He loved life and gave us many beautiful memories to cherish.
Please accept this as the family’s personal acknowledgement and thanks.
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