Burnham & Highbridge obituaries: Published on October 14, 2021

D E Sheppard

DENISE Elsie Sheppard, of East Huntspill, passed away at home on September 2, 2021, aged 69.

A funeral service took place on October 1 at Sedgemoor Crematorium, conducted by Minister Marian Bishop.

Family Mourners: John Foster – Partner, Sarah Sheppard & Andy Porter – Daughter & Son in Law, Paul & Rachel Sheppard – Son & Daughter in Law, Keeley Sheppard – Granddaughter, Pamela & Dave Ashman – Sister & Brother in Law, Margaret & Peter Elliott – Sister & Brother in Law, Sue & Jeff Whitcombe – Sister & Brother in Law, Mike & Pat Sims – Brother & Sister in Law, Sally Sims – Sister in Law, James & Marian Foster – Brother in Law & Sister In law, Hannah Harris – Niece – Rep. Pete Harris - Nephew, Rachel Aston – Niece, Darren Aston – Nephew, Barry Ashman – Nephew, Tony Elliott – Nephew, Diane Habberfield – Niece, Gary Habberfield – Nephew, Neil Simms - Nephew, Liz Eatwell – Niece, Andrew Whitcombe – Nephew, Joan Rogers – Auntie.

Other mourners: Tony Harris, Pat Harris, Charles Kidner, David Kidner – Rep. Andrew Kidner, John Inder, Steve Thompson, Kim Thompson, Alan Morgan, Roy Puddy, Martin Puddy, Priscilla Fewings, Debbie Porter, Tina King, Nigel King, Owen Price, Jill Price, Alison Davis, Sharon New, Ashley New, Carrie Ann New, Chris Thomas, Lyn Thomas, David Hunt, Karen Hunt, Faith Hunt, Steve Fear, Jeanette Fear, Sam Cook, Anne Cook, Maxine Puddy, Maisie Stott, Wendy Olive, Deb Coombs, Shirley Puddy, Mike Bugden.

Unable to attend: Norman & Carol Allen.

There were family flowers only, donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation are being accepted by the Funeral Directors.

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

John and Denise’s 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 Denise.

S F Cornish

Shirley Freda Cornish, of West Huntspill, passed away at Holywell Nursing Home on September 14, 2021, aged 83.

A funeral service was held on September 30 at Sedgemoor Crematorium, conducted by Minister Marian Bishop.

Son Kevin shared memories of his Mum.

Family Mourners: Ralph Cornish – Husband, Kevin & Kate Cornish – Son & Daughter in Law, Mark & Bonita Cornish – Son & Daughter in Law, Lucy Cornish – Grandaughter, Robert Cornish – Grandson, Ellen Cornish - Granddaughter, Georgina Cornish – Granddaughter, Rebecca Cornish – Granddaughter, Darren & Marg Cornish – Nephew & Wife – Rep. Joyce Huett, Steve & Liz Coles, Paul & Anne Edwards, Paula Stitch & Tom Seymour, Violet & Tom Howley - Sister in Law & Brother in Law.

Other mourners: Anne Maclachlan, Leslie Kingdon, Marlene Cornish – Rep. Heidi & Colin Rhodes, Simon & Michelle – America, Andy & Karen Cornish, Richard Lane – Rep. Justin Lane & Family, Richard & Audrey Duckett – Rep. Andy & Lindsey, Shaun & Karen Staunton, Margaret Binks, Maurice Bowey, Jo & Chloe Last, Rosanne & Pete Loveridge, Ross Flavell, Sue & John Elsworth – Rep. Ann Hancock, Jan & Norman Baker, Andrew Holley – Rep. Shirley.

There were family flowers only, donations in lieu for the British Red Cross and St John’s Ambulance are being accepted by the Funeral Directors.

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

Ralph and 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 Shirley.