MR Paul Andrew Donoghue of Yate, formally of Westonzoyland, died peacefully at home after a brave fight against his illness on January 31, aged 50 years. The funeral service took place at St Mary’s Church, Westonzoyland on February 12. The service was conducted by Rev Chris Keys.

Family mourners: Caroline (Partner); Leanne Donoghue and Craig Rushent (Daughter and Partner); Tonia Donoghue (Daughter); Sian Donoghue and James Thornell (Daughter and Partner); Lee Charlton-Donoghue (Son); Jim Donoghue (Father); Pat Donoghue (Mother); Rebeca Sanchez (Step-daughter); Emma Sanchez (Step-daughter); Mark Donoghue (Brother); Marie Donoghue (Sister-in-law); Kayleigh Donoghue (Niece); Matthew Donoghue (Nephew); Jim Kendall (Father-in-law).

Other mourners: Mrs Bennett; Jayne Bennett; Paul Bennett; Wendy Hoard; Ray Heard (also rep Phoenix FC); Neil Simmons; Mr and Mrs Thornell; Mr Gitsham; Chris James; Hayley Michel; Vicky Ayres (also rep Joe Ayres); Doreen and Derek Alder (also rep Doreen Deurar); Tim Moxey; Ann Macaskill; Matthew Henson; Tim and Julie Rawling; Steve Sloman; Michael Wyatt; Paul Adams; Kery Smith; Eamonn O’Nolan; Rachel Stark & Isla; Sue and Harry Knott; Chris Welch; Carol Welch; Alan Thomas; Rosemary Bawden; Steve Mears; Peter Harvey; Wayne Hope; Laura Greenslade; Gareth Clarke; Rod Coombes (also rep Jan); Linda Wilcox; Mrs Jayne Lloyd; Becky Lloyd; Mark Pakenham; Karen Cartwright; Sue Hurford; Debbie Oxby; Val Broxholme; Chris Burge and family (also rep Westonzoyland Carnival Club); Danielle Parker; Mr and Mrs David and Sarah Cooksley; Dudley Coombes; Rob Whitehead (also rep Wembdon Cricket Club); Ian Falcones (also rep Wembdon Cricket Club); Richard Whilerod (also rep Wembdon Cricket Club); Robert Paull (also rep Wembdon Cricket Club); Paula and Martin Dracup; Steve Lawley; Tony Polle; Christine Stevens; Paul Price; Heather and Steve Clark; Mr James Cobley (also rep Ian Liddle Granger rep Bridgwater Conservatives); Mr Andrew Hall; Mr Mike McHugh; Alex Black; Julie Thomas; John Parkinson; Richard Watkins; Geoff Owen; Counsellor David Hall (also rep Mrs B Pine, Lance Dudderidge, Les Dudderidge, Polden Conservatives); Martina Claud; Stewart Hill; Ben O’ Nolan; Jane Mitchan; Julie Poxon; Mr and Mrs Alison and Scott Collard; Jean Mattravers; Ian Hedley; John Coen; Chris Tait; Sandra (also rep Steve Hill); Bob Buckingham (also rep Gill and Claire and Luke Buckingham); David Meaker (also rep Paul Meaker); Lesley Meaker; Kev Forrest; Martin Trott; Jennie Puplett; Paul Fothergill (also rep Dawn Fothergill and Steve Room); Martin Tremeer; Nicola Puddy; Alex Tonque; Charlotte Brown; Suzanna Burke; Michael Woods; Pete Besley; Clive Horsley (also rep Janet Horsley); Alan Bradford (also rep North Newton Cricket and Football Club); Eddie, Tina and Imma Stone; M. Hoage; Caron Hodge and J Knight; Juliette Crosby; Jodie Norman; H and A Rushent; Mr S Harvey; Mr and Mrs J T Butt; Mr and Mrs S and H Griffiths; Mr and Mrs K and J Shaxton; Mrs E Rodge; Miss S Rodge; Miss Mylie Jennings; Miss J Hemmings; Mr. Robert (also rep Ann and Richard); Maggie Scott; P Evans; S Evans; Mr. P McKinley; Mr K Lyde; Mr T Cushing; H. Nel; Mr S. Roosell; Mr S Rolph; Mr R. Neil; Mr M Grandfield; Mr D Bradley; A Cross; Mr. G Parsons (also rep S Tizzard); Nick Palmer; Mr and Mrs A and N Evans; Matt Evans; Chris March; Mr and Mrs T and A Milward; Mr P. Good; Neil Tucker; Mr P Stead; Mr H. Webber; J. Wardle; Mr D Wardle; Mr G Hall (also rep K Hall); Mr. P Martin; Nadine Eastwood; Pat Kirk; Chaz Kirk; Mr P Woolacott; Mr and Mrs Dwyer; Mr I. Poplett; Mr T Creech; Mr B Davey; Miss L Monahan; Mr and Mrs C and H Netto; Delwyn and Jackie James (also rep Westonzoyland Football Club); James O’Reilly (also rep Julia O’Reilly); Catherine O’Reilly;Amy Deacon; Julia Deacon; J. Grey; R Bonner (also rep J. Bonner); Miss N Palmer (also rep K Mouzoure); J. Palmer; N Eastwood (also rep Caroline); Elisa Eastwood; Miss A. Eastwood; Andrew and Joanna Trobe; Joan Dobson; Karen Hodgetts; Kevin and Chris Goodwin; Pat and Alan Parsonage; Michael and Rose Donnachie; Gerda and Susan Donnachie; Mr and Mrs B Welch; Mr and Mrs M and C Berwick; Mr and Mrs Ingham; Stephanie, Sarah, Kim and Nigel Needham; Mr A Durham; Mr B Godfrey; Sue Thomas; Teresa Swindell; Liz Lewis (also rep Pete Lewis); Mike Donaldson; Grant McCotter; Katie Salt; Louise McCotter; Julie and Ian McCotter; Yvonne Martin; Jane Poulter; Martin Chandler; Russell Peck; Ken and Stacey Reed; Sarah Wakeham; Mr Yannamour (also rep G and C O’Nolan); Linda Melinn (also rep Richard); Paul Taylor; Brian Thorpe; Graham Burgess; Billy Foley; Rachel Uzell; E. Allum; Brendon Hale; Tony Hedley; Mr and Mrs Netto (also rep Timothy); Julie Fry and Mark Norman; Gerald and Leew Monoghan (also rep Daniel); Mick Bowden (also rep Sheila Bowden); Dave Glidden; Alan Tait (also rep Christine Tait); Mike Sullivan; John Monaghan; Ian Pople; Sam Puddy; Alan Hurford; Mark Hanks; Karen Snow- Hanks; Lucy and Harry Hanks; Sadie Dewey; Linda Dewey; Reginald Hanks; Brad Dewey; Sheila Hanks; Teresa Charlton; Luke Charlton; Bill and Audrey Trobe; Jacqueline and Pat Lawlor; Michelle McHugh; Damon O’Riley; Steve Donoghue; Claire Boler; David and Gayleen Grey; Wendy Watkins; Mr and Mrs B Reed; Steve Smith; Gary Barnes; Stuart Lawson; Mike Villis; Kevin Osman; Andy Good; Julie Good; Alison Bennett; Allan Bennett and Jen Bennett; Tina Chard; Shaun McHugh; Tom McHugh; Liz McHugh; Peter Donoghue; Lilian Donoghue; Nigel Gillard; Barry Gillard (also rep Roger Gillard); Corrinne Gillard (also rep Marc and Karen Taylor).

Unable to attend: Ann and Guy Hall, Neil and Sue Parish.

Apologies for any names omitted.

There were family flowers only.

Donations in memory of Paul were for Bristol Oncology Unit and Marie Curie Nurses.

The funeral arrangements were made by Bridgwater Funeral Services, 15 Bristol Road, Bridgwater.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their sympathy, kindness, cards and kind donations given in memory of Paul.

Special thanks to Dr Matthew Beasley, Bristol Oncology Centre, Healthcare at Home (Bristol) and Marie Curie Nurses. Also thanks to the Rev Chris Keys, the proprietors of the Tudor Hotel, Bridgwater and Nigel and Corrinne Gillard of Bridgwater Funeral Services.

Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of thanks.