THE following obituaries were published in the Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News on September 16, 2021.

J A M COLES

JOHN Alfred Maurice (Jack) Coles, of Burnham on Sea, passed away at home on August 2, aged 96.

A funeral service took place at Sedgemoor Crematorium on August 18, conducted by Reverend Margaret Trapp.

Family Mourners: Mary Coles – Wife Rep. Nigel & Family – Son (Australia), Jill & Brian Pittey – Niece & Husband, Mark Pittey – Great Nephew, Maureen Hoskin – Niece, Linda Hoskin & Ken Millard – Great Niece & Partner, Julie Hoskin – Great Niece, Gill & David Benson – Niece & Husband, Carol & Dean Howard – Niece & Husband, Ann & Tony Frampton – Niece & Husband, Lorna Frampton – Great Niece, Mr W Birt – Nephew, Rob Luxon – Nephew, Margaret & Ken Dyer – Niece & Nephew, Simon & Caroline Coles – Great Nephew & Wife, Kevin Wood – Great Nephew.

Other mourners: Carol Fisher, Karen Fear, Francis Fear, Pat Carter, Carol Fisher, Martin & Margaret Harvey, Julie & Bernie Harris, Alice Wright, Rhys Durham, Patrick & Kay Apperley, Chris & Lyn Thomas, Jean Fear, Hillary Dyer, Connie Potter, Jack Potter, Weit Harper, Christine & Mike Coombes, Sue & Colin Kilduff, Phil Cooke – Rep. Sue, Alan & Angie Cooke, Malcolm Cooke, Brian & Anne Curryer – Rep. Jeanne Wilson, Janet Thompson, Kathryn Palmer, Jill, Chris & Heather Poulter, Gillian Gilpin, Lorraine Grindle, Janet Johnson, Celia Dewfall, Andrew Holley – Rep. Shirley.

Unable to attend: Margaret & Roger Almond.

There were family flowers only, donations in lieu for St Margaret’s Hospice and 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.

Mary 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 Jack.

Special thanks to the Brunel Care team and the District Nurses for their kindness to Jack during his illness.

D J JAMES

DAVID John James, of Burnham on Sea, passed away at home on August 20, 2021, aged 73.

A funeral service was held on September 9 at Sedgemoor Crematorium, conducted by Minister Marian Bishop.

The ashes casket was later interred in Highbridge Cemetery.

Family Mourners: Janet Baker – Partner, Sally & Vince Clarke, Georgia Clarke, Ben Clarke, Lucy Fry, Brian Ferbert – Brother in Law, Hubert Fisher – Brother in Law, Alan Ferbert – Nephew, Trudy Ferbert – Niece, Clare Skuse – Niece, Shane Skuse – Nephew – Rep. Chris & Tom Skuse, Heather Tucker – Cousin.

Other mourners: Lorraine Green – Rep. Wendy, Arthur Prizzey & Tony Guise – Rep. The Sailing Club, Bruce & Ann Poole, David Taylor, Tony Burfitt, Austin Baker, Debbie Drinkwater, Kathanne Edward, Janet Cook – Rep. Paul & Judy, Jessica Oldfield, Colin Oldfield, Charlene Simpson, Martin Cook, Pam Cook, Lewis Clarke, Ruth Clarke – Rep. Gavin Clarke, Shane Clarke – Rep. Kay Clarke.

There were family flowers only, donations in lieu for Ambleside Renal Dialysis Unit are being accepted by the funeral directors.

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

Janet 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 Dave.

Special thanks to the Butterfield Care Team and the Burnham District Nurses for their kindness to Dave during his illness.