Rest in peaceAnn COOK (of Bason Bridge)

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

(of Bason Bridge) Passed away peacefully at home with her family on October 14th 2025, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of the late Sam, Mum and Granny. She will be sadly missed. The funeral service takes place at The Parish Church of All Saints, East Huntspill, on Friday November 7th at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired for St Margaret’s Hospice, may be given online at ashleyedwards.co.uk or sent to: Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors 9 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AE. Telephone 01278 794304

Passed away at Southmead Hospital on 15th October 2025 aged 66. Son of Philip and Edie Hassett of Crome Road, Lockleaze. Brother of Christopher and Patrick. Funeral will be on Tuesday 11th November at Canford Crematorium at 12 midday. Enquiries to: R Davies & Son 381 Gloucester Road Horfield Tel 0117 9424039

(Ed ) Passed peacefully away on the 8th October 2025 aged 86 years. Beloved Dad, Bamps and Big Bamps. He will be deeply missed by all his family & friends. His funeral service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday 7th November 2025 at 1.30pm. No flowers please. Donations if desired, in memory of Ed, should be sent to The Royal British Legion. Enquires to R. Davies & Son 381 Gloucester Road Horfield Bristol BS7 8TN Tel: 0117 942 4039

In Loving Memory of Jenny Ladd 80 Happy Years Passed away on Saturday, October 18th. Church service in memory of ‘Jen’, a remarkable and immeasurably kind, warmhearted friend to so many. Cherished and sorely missed by her family. Funeral service at St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Bishops Caundle near Sherborne on Monday 10th November, at 12.00pm with village hall reception after. All welcome, including dogs Flowers c/o W.S. Brister & Son Funeral Directors Tel: 01935 812647 W S Brister & Son Ltd 100 Lenthay Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 6AG

(nee Willcox) of Meare passed away peacefully at home with her family on Saturday 18th October 2025 aged 90 years. Beloved wife of Fred, dearly loved mother of Nicholas, Robyn and Sarah, loving grandmother of Emily, Victoria, Alex and Toby and a dear great grandmother of Mildred and Edith who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Meare on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 12.30 pm followed by interment in Meare Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Parkinson’s UK can be left in the collection box after the service or made directly online at www.mfranksandsons.co.uk (announcements). Cheques payable to the charity can also be forwarded to: M Franks & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.

of Stogursey, formally of Goathurst passed away peacefully on 26th October aged 83 years. Beloved Husband, Dad, Grampy & Great Grampy. Cyril is much loved and sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at Goathurst Church on Friday 14th November at 3pm. Dress code, gentlemen in black and women in colour please. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Cyril for Blood Cancer UK please visit www.grandfieldandson.co.uk Tributes or send to Grandfield & Son, Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, TA5 1HZ.

Passed away peacefully at Abbots Leigh Manor Nursing Home on 13th October 2025, aged 86 years. Darling Husband to Sheila, Dad to Samantha and Grandad to Ollie, Ewan and Reuben. You will always shine the brightest in the sky. Funeral Service at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 13th November at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society and BRACE Dementia Research may be forwarded to F H Halliday & Son Ltd, 115 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PT (01275) 842120, via the donation box at the service or online at www.fhhalliday.co.uk

Jean, of The Trewellard Arms, Pendeen, so very sadly passed away at home, on Sunday 12th October 2025 at the age of 89 years. Jean was a lifelong Bristol Rovers fan. She was also the former Chairman of Shirenewton WI and V.P.A. Joint founder and owner of the successful award-winning herds of ” Severnside” Pedigree Dexter’s and “Holmleigh Pedigree Poll Herefords. Loved and adored Mum to Bob, Lin and Gill. Cherished Nana to Carolyn, Annalee, Richard, Georgie, Christopher, Victoria, Jess and Lucas; Great Nana to Theo , Trixie , William and Robyn. Jean is now reunited with her beloved husband John (JP) who passed away in September 2001. A service in celebration of her life will be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne on Friday 7th November at 1pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired, will be to benefit ‘Penzance Coastguard’ and can be made by retiring collection, or sent to the funeral director at the address below. For all enquiries please contact the Funeral Director – David Maddern at Cornwall Funeral Services – Peakes of Tolcarne, The Old Surgery, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5PR. Telephone 01736 362781.

Very sadly passed away 21st October 2025 aged 89 years. Graham will be very sadly missed by his Wife Patricia, Daughter Sue, Grandchildren Hannah, Adam, Josh and Jo and Great grandchildren Jonty and Jozianna. His funeral service will take place at Salem Chapel, Bedminster on Tuesday 11th November at 11.30am. Family flowers only but donations will be warmly received for Scripture Union Scotland. These can be made at www.aedavey.co.uk or sent c/o Arthur E Davey Funeral Directors. 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS48 2DS Tel 01275852307

In Memoriams

Tears and fears and feeling proud to say I love you; Ti amerò per sempre; and if love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. Wherever I am, wherever I go, you will always be with me, glowing in the sunlight, for all of eternity. We miss your wisdom, stories, chats, wit; your voice and hugs. The legacy you’ve left, of love, kindness, family, friendship, and special memories will continue to live on through us. With all our love, your wife, Sandra; Tom, Fay, Beth, Tess, Craig, Tamsin, Verity and Michael xxx

My beautiful, darling wife, 12 years, 28th October. Forever in my heart and thoughts. God bless sweetheart. Love always, Derek x x x

30th October In loving memory of our young man, always in our hearts and never more than a thought away. Love Mum, Dad, Gayle, Lynne and Claire x

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