BELOW are the obituaries published in the Bridgwater Mercury of Tuesday, August 11, 2020:

M I Cox

MARY Irene Cox, of Bridgwater, passed away on February 10, 2020, aged 69.

A funeral service was held on Monday, March 2, at St Michael and All Angels, Puriton, conducted by Rev Chris Keys.

Family mourners: Mr Graham Cox- Husband, Mr and Mrs Lorraine and Kevin Toms- Daughter and Son in Law, Mr and Mrs Tracey and Doug Venning- Daughter and Son in Law, TJ and Frankie Toms- Grandchildren, Morgan and Tegan Venning- Grandchildren, Sheila Cook- Sister.

Other mourners: Maureen Rose Rep Maurice, Maureen & Doug Poole Rep Janet & Alan Bartlett, Joyce Musgrove Rep Family, Bobbi & Chris Bees, Gill Hembry, Peter & Thelma Toms, Bob Gill, Michael, Valerie & Shannon Rawles, Michelle Harris, John & Andrew Roberts, Fergus Fieldhouse, Ken & Margaret Boobyer Rep Sheila & Dave Renton, Joanne Stacey, Mary Martin, Tony Dodd, Millie & Samantha Shapter, Andy Thorne Rep Dave Brewer, Terry Hooper & Andy Collard, Mike Edwards, Dawn Schneider rep Paul Schneider, Richard & Christine Hughes, John & Anne Coleman, Edith Hardwell Rep Family, Susan Saunders, Michelle Marks, Joan Lewis Rep Graham, Margaret & Brian Denford, Denise & David Miller, Peter & Ann Russ, Deirdre Nicolson, Richard House, Elaine West, Gilda Jeannes, Ann Back, Jill Thorpe, Tracy Choopani, Ian Parsons Rep Julie, Sarah Humphrey Rep Richard, Malcolm & Pearl Rawles, Paula Sandell, Julie Lewis Rep Janet & Alan Cavill, Ann & Bob Taylor, Pauline & Paul Johnson Rep Jean Jeannes, Alison Hawkes Rep Norman also Bev Tippetts, David Jeannes Rep Melanie, Julie & Richard Hill, Andrew Robertson, Mike & Joyce Carver Rep Family, Pauline & John Wilton, Jean Foster Rep Denzil Hall, Eileen Cummings, Malcolm & Jackie Brown Rep Ron, Paul Cook & Mike Cook, Catherine Lewis, Samantha & Annabel Butt, Stephen Durant, Sandy & Marion Durant, Alan & Shirley Williams, Phillip Mc Kay, Mike Rawles, Margaret Butler, Sue Ireland, Louise & Mike Hickson, Adam Cambrook.

There were family flowers only with donations in memory of Mary for the St. Margaret’s Hospice

Arrangements were taken care of by H Biffen and Sons Ltd, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater.

The family wish to thank everyone who attended the funeral and for the kind donations. Apologies for any names omitted. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.

N B Lewis

NORMAN Brian Lewis, of Bridgwater, passed away on February 13, 2020, aged 86.

A funeral service was held on Friday, February 28, at Sedgemoor Crematorium, conducted by David Parker.

Mourners of the late Norman Lewis: Mary Lews- Wife, Christina Lewis and Vince Franks- Daughter and Partner, Grandchildren- Luke Brownhill, Jake Brownhill, Victoria Jarvis and Lee Fuller, Chloe Jarvis, Gary and Debbie Howe- Step Son and Daughter in Law, Grandchildren- Nick Howe, Katie Howe, Darren Howe and Rosie Korzeniecka- Step Son and Partner, Grandchildren- Elliott Howe, William Howe, Mrs Edna Godfrey and Mr Michael Godfrey- Sister and Brother in Law, Cousins- Mrs Eileen Williams, Mr Robert Williams, Mark Williams, Lionel and Lorena Porter, Christine Pole rep Stephen and Richard Pole and family- Sister in Law, Carol and Bill Mountain- Sister in Law, Carolyn Pole- Sister in Law, Terry Clements- Brother in Law, Sharon and Tony Lewis, Jane and Ian Saunders, Annette Markey, Helen and Robert Wilkins rep Maureen Stagg- Sister in Law, Brian and Christine Taylor- Very dear friends to Norman, Patricia Edwards, Bill and Wendy Pattenden, Christine and Derek Jarvis, Sue and George Clatworthy, Sue and Darryl Hockey, Valerie Palmer rep Tracy Harding, Sandra Bartlett rep Steve Bartlett and Darren Oxman, Karen Long, Geraldine Middleton rep Phil and Mum, Marilyn Smith, Paul Lloyd, Adrian Coleman, Simon Osborne, Jackie Baker, Nick Gamblin, David Alston, Kay Harvey, John Clasby, Steve Smith, Derek Amor, Trevor Butt, Geoffrey Cox.

There were family flowers only with donations in memory of Norman for the St Margaret’s Hospice.

Arrangements were taken care of by H Biffen and Sons Ltd, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater.

The family wish to thank everyone who attended the funeral and for the kind donations.

Apologies for any names omitted. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.

S M Crandon

SHEILA Mary Crandon, of Pawlett, passed away at Weston General Hospital on February 28, 2020, aged 62.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 18 at The Parish Church of St John, Pawlett, followed by interment in the Churchyard.

Services were conducted by Father Frank Wainwright.

Mourners: Roger (widower), Mark (son), Mike & Pauline Davies (brother & sister-in-law), Linda Puddy rep Tony (sister-in-law), Marie, David & Michael Carlise (sister-in-law), Gerald Crandon (brother-in-law) rep Susie & Daniel, Rodney Crandon (brother-in-law), Lisa Yard (niece), Steph & Gary Lambert (niece), Chris Davis rep Katie Davis (nephew), Sue & Richard Macauley, Alister McPhail rep Joe, Di rep Ray Blake, Ann & Charlie Davis, Sharon & Graham Hines.

There were family flowers only with donations for MNDA being received by the Funeral Director online at ashleyedwards.co.uk.

Arrangements were taken care of by Ashley Edwards, 10 Church Street, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3AF.

Roger & Mark would like to express their sincere thanks to all who attended the funeral service, for the cards, messages and kind words of sympathy received at the sad time, also for the donation in memory of Sheila, for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Special thanks to the staff of Weston General Hospital, for the care received by Sheila.

To Father Frank Wainwright, and Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors for their assistance in making a difficult time easier, and to Sue and Richard for their friendship and continued support throughout.

Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.

J S Wall

JOHN Stanley Wall, of Mark, passed away at Burnham Lodge Nursing Home on December 20, 2019, aged 80.

A funeral service was held on January 10, 2020, at Sedgemoor Crematorium.

His ashes were later interred at Mark Cemetery alongside his late wife June.

Services were conducted by Rev Richard Sigrist.

Mourners: Martin Wall and Pat Kaye (son and partner), Brian Coombes (brother in law), Christopher Coombes (brother in law), Margaret Wall (Sister in law), Steve and Claire Wall (nephew and wife), Rob Wall (nephew), Christine Coates (niece), Phillip and Melissa Wall (nephew and wife), Jason and Faye Coombes (nephew and wife), Jonathon Coombes (nephew), Sarah Champion (niece), Ryan Coates (nephew), Amy Wall – great niece, Helen Scriven – great niece, Chris, Hazel, Lewis and Adam Priest, Simon Duckett, Jeff Fear, Dennis & Nancy Larder, Roger Tripp, John Coleman, Pauline Carnell rep Robert Wynn & family, Mike Fisher, Sandy Church rep Karen Marshall, Mike Nuttycombe, Bob & Sonia Evans, John Lee rep Michael Lee, Geoff Francis, Keith & Margaret Whitting rep Watchfield Hall, Jane & Kevin Watts rep Sheila Petheram, Jimmy & Valerie Watts, George & Ruth Puddy, Lynda & Tony Puddy, Robert Duckett rep Hubert Duckett & Tim Duckett, Sue Dowden, Alan & Freda Hemmens, Selina Valentine, Tony & Janet Buncombe rep Doris Coleman, Lynn Siviter, Lesley Wall rep Betty & Terry Fisher, Ruth Moxey rep Pat Moxey, Bob Gill, Rick Popham rep Heather & Mark, Sue & John Elsworth, Gary & Alison Puddy, Bob Puddy rep Doris Wall, John Porter, Sharon & Bill Murphy, Fiona Griffiths & Mum, Eric Puddy, Libby Seabourne, Danni Marshall, Judith Popham rep Alison Howe, Hubert Fisher rep Brian Ferbert, Ken Popham, Andy & Lucy Fear rep Nigel Harris, Jeff & Marion Fear rep Family, Edwin & Marlin Fisher, Robert Stone rep Jeremy Bell GTH, Alistar Lee, Judy Lee, Nathan Lee, Scott Jones, Terry Lee, Tom Coleman, Martyn & Catherine Desborough, Darren & Harrison Manley, Cath & Matt Williams, Dawn Schneider, Shirley Watts, Robert Brown, Nigel & Lisa Jefferies, Colin & Jane Petherham, Alistar Petherham, Austin Petherham, Margaret Powel.

Unable to attend: Herbert Wall – Brother

Apologies for any names omitted.

There were family flowers only with donations in memory of John for the Watchfield Hall being received by the Funeral Director.

Arrangements were taken care of by Ashley Edwards, 10 Church Street, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3AF.

Martin and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all who attended the funeral service, for the many cards, letters and messages of condolence received.

Special thanks to Burnham Lodge Nursing Home and Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors.

Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of thanks.