MRS Joan Couldrake passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, January 11 at Weston General Hospital. She was 85 years.

The funeral service at Weston Crematorium took place on Friday, January 21 and was conducted by Rev Kelton Black.

Mourners: Sandra and David Bridges (daughter and son-in-law); Dean Saunders and Nicky Grant (grandson and partner also rep Holly Saunders – great grand daughter); Gary Saunders (grandson); Andrew Saunders; Robert Saunders; John Saunders; Trevor Krantz; Marjorie Lessey; Philip Leslie; Marcia Long (also rep Sue Champion); Jackie Chadwick; Queenie and Kevin Baker; Gary, Gail, Paige Popham (also rep Candice Popham; Mary Groves (also rep Brian); Janice Broadway; Doreen Mannina; Zoë Ryder; Sheila Stone; Valerie Stevens; Margaret Jack; Joyce Young; John and Pat Bissell; Shirley Vicker (also rep Kath White and Carol); Trish Harding; Garry Owen; Ann Heayes; Marilyn, Bob and Sheryl Young; Eileen Jones (also rep Jean Jones); Eleanor Drinkwater; Betty Walcott; Mr and Mrs Wheeler; Brenda Stradling and Son.

Apologies for any names omitted.

Funeral arrangements were taken care of by P. J. Harris Funeral Directors, 2 Cross Street, Burnham on Sea.

The family would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral, for the kind gestures by way of cards given to Sandra and the family and for the generous donations received for St Margaret’s Hospice. Special thanks to Pastor Kelton Black who proceeded over the funeral service and to all who made it a special time.

Please accept this as our only formal acknowledgement of thanks by all the family.