MRS KATHLEEN JOAN ELSON (From Bridgwater Mercury)

MRS KATHLEEN JOAN ELSON

10:52am Tuesday 31st August 2010 in

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MRS Kathleen Joan Elson, of Bridgwater, died at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, on August 9, aged 89.

A service of Thanksgiving for her life, held at the Salvation Army, Bridgwater on August 18, was conducted by a friend, Major Jean Bradbury.

Family mourners: Michael and Helen Elson, Brendon and Hilary Elson, Graeme and Erica Elson (sons and daughters-in-law); Joyce Cornish (sister); Alistair, Rachel, Amy, Rosie and Katie Elson, Joanne, Steve, Thomas and Allyce Elson, Becky Elson and Adele Worsley, Paul Elson, Sarah Elson, Daniel Elson and Rebecca Drake, Hannah Elson (grandchildren, partners and great grandchildren); Simon and Susan Wheatley, Adrian and Clare Wheatley, Tim Bradbeer (step grandchildren and partners); John Cornish (representing Liz), David and Carol Elson, Peter Elson (nephews and wives); Matthew Cornish (great nephew) also rep Emma Vowles (great niece). May Gurd (sister-in-law) was unable to attend.

Other mourners: Len and Marie Grigg, Joyce and Derek Rendall, Nicola and Barry Stevenson, Alan and Christine Crawford, Ron and Kath Rossiter, Malcolm Fisher, Bill Davis, Heather Perry, Aileen Carver, Debbie Merritt, Chris Rowden also rep Vera Witchell, John Melia, Alan and Valerie King, Joy Poole, Joyce Guntripp also rep Maurice, Rose Prescott, Pat Potter, Anne Baynes, Jean Bell, Iris Minchin, Brian and Janet Lavis, June Trzos, Queenie and Vin Lewis, Dorothy Milton, Myrtle Priddle, Majors Ann and John Thomas, Elsie Norton, Lynn Owens, Barbara Hanham, David and Kath Collard also rep Peggy Collard, Christine French, Wendy Lay, Keith Moore, Jean and Jonathan Dyer, Trudy Waite, Tracey Whitcombe, Marion Newman, Roy and Diane Meredith, Joyce Weatherby, Mrs. R. Everest, Patricia Clark, Sandra Crick also rep Len Crick, Rajna Park, Jill Anderson, Pam Privett, Rose and Eric Rogers, Anne and Alan Tier, Elaine Heasman, Dawn Hutter, David and Gillian Britton, Donna Brewer also rep Simon Brewer, Jodie Davey also rep Donna Davey, Lynn Mead also rep Chris Mead, Leonard Hodges, Alyson Huish, Majors John and Jennie McCombe.

Apologies for any names omitted.

There were family flowers only with donations for the Salvation Army, Bridgwater.

The family wish to express their sincere appreciation to everyone for their messages of sympathy and support. Thanks too to all those who attended the service and for donations received in memory of Kath. Thanks also to Major Jean Bradbury for a beautiful service and to John Biffen and his staff for the dignified service provided. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of thanks.