BELOW are the obituaries published in the Bridgwater Mercury and Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News on October 26, 2021.

R G Cross

Roy Gerald Cross, of Bridgwater, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021, aged 82.

A funeral service was held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Tuesday, October 5, and was conducted by Corrinne Foster.

Family Mourners: Sheila Cross (Wife), Ali Cross (Daughter), Phil and Sue Cross (Son and Daughter-in-Law), Darren Cross (Son), Kim and Rex Borrett (Daughter and Son-in-Law), Robin Day and Amanda Warren (Stepson and Partner), Simon Day (Stepson), Tracy Day (Daughter-in-Law), Alana Cross (Daughter-in-Law), Curtis Day (Grandson), Thomas Day (Grandson), Sam and Jess (Grandson and Partner), Jack and Jaz (Grandson and Partner), Joel Cross (Grandson), Erica Day and Richard Haniford (Granddaughter and Partner), Maisy Day (Granddaughter), Ria and Eve Borrett (Granddaughters), Delenn Cross (Granddaughter)

Other Mourners: Maureen and Adrian Howells, Nicola Hatton, Monica Fudge, Betty Bowden, Julie Moody representing Terry Collard, Jane Bonner, Jeanette Saunders and Tashunka Witko, Shirley Acland representing Gordon (Cousin), Jenny and Gary Painter (Cousin), Janice and Nick Warren representing Angela Quick, Mike Burke, Colin Baker, Nova Puddy representing Joan and Lorria Lang, Christopher Duncan, Zandria and Tony Fothergill representing Brian and Christine Cross, Shane Cross representing Annie Cross, Mike and Eileen Long representing Eileen Long (Senior), Ashleigh White

Arrangements were taken care of by Bridgwater Funeral Services, 15 Bristol Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4AU.

The family would like to thank all those who attended Roy’s funeral service and kindly donated to the chosen charity.

Also thanks to Nigel, Corrinne, Jake and Alex at Bridgwater Funeral Services for all the care and compassion shown to the family at this sad time.

Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of thanks and apologies for any names omitted.

R Gullidge

ROSEMARY Gullidge, of Burnham on Sea, passed away at Burnham Lodge Nursing Home on September 17, 2021, aged 87.

A funeral service was held on October 8 at St Mary’s Church, Berrow, followed by interment at Brent Road Cemetery along with her late husband, Mervyn.

The service was conducted by Jeremy Attwater. Roger & Marilyn shared memories of their mum and granddaughter Kim read a poem.

Family Mourners: Marilyn Turner – Daughter, Roger Gullidge – Son, Olena Gullidge - Daughter-in-law, Emelia Gullidge - Grand-daughter, Edward Gullidge - Grand-son, Natalia Gullidge - Grand-daughter, Stephanie Simmons - Grand-daughter, Chandler Simmons - Grandson-in-law, Freddie Simmons - Great grand-son, Woody Simmons - Great grand-son, Kim Kroll – Grand-daughter. Rep- Ezra Kroll-Great-grand-son, Gary Kroll - Grandson-in-law, Marnie Kroll - Great grand-daughter

Other mourners: Nicky Windridge – Rep. Lucinda Hancock. Distant cousin, Pat Hancock – Rep. Kim Hancock. Distant cousin, Angie Cox - Family friend, Wendy Westney. - Family friend, Annette Stokes. - Family friend, Norma Hall. - Family friend, Pam Brown. - Family friend, Mary Summers.- Neighbour, Brenda O’Shaughnessy - Neighbour, Jan & John Simmons. - Family friends, Neil Clarke. - Family friend, Lynne Blackmore. - Family friend., Linda & Roger Cook. - Family friends, Anita & Tim Church. - Family friends.

Unable to attend: William Brown (in USA) Brother, Jayne Williams.- Family friend.

There were family flowers only, donations in lieu for the Alzheimer’s Society are being accepted by the Funeral Directors.

Arrangements were taken care of R Millard & Son, 6 Springfield Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3AH.

The family would like to thank everyone for the messages of condolence and the kind support received during their sad loss.

Many thanks to those who attended the funeral service and for the donations received in memory of Rosemary.

S Esch

SYLVIA Esch, of Westonzoyland, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2021, aged 90.

A funeral service was held at St Mary’s Church, Westonzoyland, on Tuesday, August 31, and was conducted by Reverend Chris Keys.

Family Mourners

Children of Sylvia: Robert Esch, Jane and Shane Williams, Jackie and Andrew Jarvis, Philip Esch representing Theresa Esch, Stella Keirle representing Philip Keirle

Grandchildren: Olivia Williams, Katrina Bull and Darren Vincent, James, Lewis and Darcie Bull (Great Grandchildren), Heidi and Bleddyn Dorkins, Samuel and Chloe Taylor (Great Grandchildren) representing Noa and Georgia Dorkins, Chimene Court-Smith representing Oliver and Zachary (Great Grandchildren), Sarah Collard, Adrian Esch, Matthew Esch, Stephen Esch, Kayleigh Esch, Daniel Basra, Rachael Kitch representing Paul Kitch, Jessica Kitch representing Joseph Kitch (Great Grandchildren), Karl and Nicola Jarvis representing William, Josh and Eleanor (Great Grandchildren), Samantha Roper, Charlotte and Hollie Roper (Great Grandchildren), Lorraine Ash, Stan Ash and Lisa Keirle

Great Grandchildren: Nicole Smyth, Jake Keirle, Sophie Voller representing Josh and Stan Ash

Great Great Grandchildren: Elijah Smyth, Aria Smyth, Ava Ash, Bertie Ash and Logan Keirle

Other Mourners: Margaret Boobyer, Jane Boobyer, Rosemary Bawden, Angela Field, Corrinne Foster, Pat Gardner, Annette Vigors representing Gordon Vigors, Diane Harris, Barbara and Brian Wylde, John and Tracy Harper, Nick and Rosa Palmer, Natasha Baker, Nathan Gillard, Don Baker, Diana Fathers, Roy Fathers, Pete Stacey representing Lyn Bishop and the late Phyllis Stacey, Jackie Martin representing Gary Martin and Trevor Tidball, Rachel Bazire representing James Bazire, Roger Gillard, Monica Musgrove representing Brian Musgrove, Vera Steed, Gordon and Keith Chappell, Diana Bryant, Elaine and Barry Gillard, Betty and Barry Jones, David and Linda Taylor, Christine Chapman, Stephanie McLaren, Amanda Ross.

Sylvia’s family would like to thank everyone who attended Sylvia’s funeral service and to those who kindly donated to the chosen charity.

A special thank you to all the carers who helped Sylvia in her home; nursing staff at Musgrove Park Hospital; Rachel’s house, Minehead; Oak Meadows, Taunton and Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater.

Arrangements were taken care of by Bridgwater Funeral Services, 15 Bristol Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4AU.