MR Raymond George Barham of North Newton, died on November 30, at Bridgwater Community Hospital, aged 76.

The funeral service on Thursday, December 9, held at St Peter’s Church, North Newton, followed by cremation at Taunton Deane Crematorium, was conducted by Rev Phillip Denison.

Family mourners: Mark and Julia Barham (son and daughter-in-law); James and Helen Barham (son and daughter-in-law); Jessica and Miles Barham (grandchildren); Thomas and William Barham (grandchildren); Rose and Roger Hole (sister-in-law and brother-in-law); Mike and Iris Hutchings (brother-in-law and sister-in-law); Norman Hutchings (brother-in-law); Carolyn Simpson (niece) (also rep Robert, Alexandra and Georgia); Melanie Williams (niece) (also rep Geoff and Pippa); Simon and Suzie Hole (nephew and wife) (also rep Jamie and Kerry); Mr and Mrs Jean Champion; Mr G Strong; Mr and Mrs A Court.

Other mourners: Mr and Mrs S Painton (also rep Mrs D Painton); Ms P Ellis (also rep Joe); Mrs J Spender (also rep Colin and Hannah); Mr and Mrs G Puplett (also rep Hannah and Stuart); Mr L Ball Junior (also rep Mr and Mrs L Ball Senior); Ms J Brown; Miss M Court; Mr and Mrs J Seymour (also rep Kate and Louis); Mrs and Mrs C Duddridge; Mrs J Brooks (also rep Clatworthy family); Mrs M Marson (also rep Graham); Mr and Mrs S Shorter; Mr D Gliddon (also rep North Newton Community Primary School and Sarah Cook Chair of Governors); Mrs S Stone (also rep Gordon and family); Mr J Stone; Mr and Mrs I Smith; Mr and Mrs M Duddridge; Mr G Fraser (also rep Councillor A Fraser); Mrs D Kitts; Mr W Harford (also rep Nick Osmond and AM Sensors Ltd); Ms L Boyer (also rep Bob and Yvonne Baker); Mr and Mrs H Sheriden; Mr and Mrs E Stone (also rep family); Mr and Mrs G Lock; Mrs H Brown (also rep Mostyn); Mr T Rutter (also rep Sylvia, Nigel, Kath and family); Mr and Mrs M Cavill (also rep Georgia and Harry); Mrs P Seymour; Mrs M Radford (also rep Richard and Amanda); Mr K Ellett; Mrs Edwards (also rep Maria Butterworth and Miss H Whitehead); Mr and Mrs K Paskins; Mr and Mrs D Wilson; Mr and Mrs C Small (also rep Jamie and Kirsty); Mr C Barrington (also rep North Newton Cricket Club); Mr A Bradford (rep North Newton Playing field Committee); Mrs A Guerin (also rep John and family); Mrs L Lowndes (also rep Flower Show Committee); Mr and Mrs D Mason; Mrs J Briggs (also rep Peter); Mr and Mrs G Kyte (also rep Adam and Lucy); Mr S Walters (also rep Jill and family); Miss S Pottle (also rep Paul Gray); Mr and Mrs D Lee; Mr F Clegg; Mr B Duddridge (also rep Duddridge family); Mr G Holt (also rep family and Mrs C Perry); Mr B Sellick (also rep Linda, Jack and Bethany); Mrs A Pendry (also rep Christopher); Mrs C Habberfield.

Apologies for any omissions.

Unable to attend: Mr Lewis C Barham (cousin), Mrs Joan and Harry Venner (cousin and husband).

The funeral arrangements were by A.W. Waterjohns and Son, Clare Street, North Petherton, and there were beautiful family flowers only.

Mark, James, Julia and Helen would like to sincerely thank everyone for their cards and messages of sympathy, kind donations received for the Friends of Bridgwater Community Hospital and all who attended the service. Special thanks to the staff of Bridgwater Community Hospital who took care of Ray; to the Rev Philip Denison for conducting the service. Please accept this as the family’s personal and only acknowledgement of thanks.