Mr John Harding of Highbridge died on February 8 at Southmead Hospital. He was 69.

The funeral on February 21 at the Parish Church of St Peter and All Hallows, West Huntspill, followed by interment in the churchyard, was conducted by the Rev Geoffrey Walsh.

Family mourners: Rose Harding (widow); Richard Harding, Peter Harding (sons); Pauline and Edward Bobbett, Maxine and Roger Redman (daughters and sons-in-law); Michele Harding (daughter-in-law); Samantha Bobbett, Donna Redman, Michael Bobbett, Troy Redman, Ashley Harding Lewis Harding, Adam Harding (grandchildren); Herb and Norah Wall (sister and brother-in-law); Thelma King, Betty Fisher, Sibyl Niblett, John King, Terry Fisher, Christopher Niblett (sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law); Steve and Claire Wall, Lynn Hesser, Kay Adams, Robert and Fiona Wall, Sarah and Edward Champion, John and Carolyn Harding (also representing Rebecca), Reg Harding, Michael and Jackie Harding, Mr and Mrs B. Rivers (also rep Mr and Mrs King and Mr and Mrs Popham), Lynn Gowan (also rep Rod, Robert and Claire, Jan and Greg Dyer, Hayley and Sam Coram (also rep Neil Niblett and Megan Coram), Roger and Yvonne Fisher (nieces, nephews and partners); Nicola Harding, Jonathan Harding, Helen Champion, Nigel Champion, Amy Wall (great nieces and great nephews).

Other mourners: Emma Luckwell; Gemma Tucker; Gareth Smith; Mike Swift; David Foster (also rep Anne Foster); Brian Waldock (also rep Lesley Waldock); David Waldock; June Wall (also rep Martin Wall); Mrs Compton; Mr and Mrs R. Amesbury; Mr L. Amesbury; Michael Nuttycombe; Richard Pope (also rep Cynthia Pope); Margaret Wall (also rep Christine, Philip and family, also Phillip, Melissa and family); Myra Cox; Reg and Phyllis Burrows; Susan Massingham; Ann Tuffley; Phyllis and Norman Wall; Joyce and Bert Day; Ray and Mary Puddy; John Cox; Ron Lawrence (also rep Maureen); John Cameron; Alan Hampson; Andrew Holley; Debbie Marsh; Mary Nicholls; Pat May; Gwen Moore; Janet Langford; Ian May; Des March (also rep Sally and family); Eric, Joy and Gary Bobbitt; Colin Seymour (also rep Pay Seymour); Michael Warner (also rep Margaret Warner); Trevor Seymour; Roy Broom; Gordon and Sharon Puddy; Melanie Bale; Mrs Stephenson (also rep John and family); Mrs Maddock; Liz Merryfield; Beryl Ifold; Dean Gardner; Betty Andrews; Jean Haines; Lee Waldock (also rep Claire); Derek Kidner; Ken Jones (also rep Sue and Tom); Nigel Dorothy; Terry Dyte; David Cox; Gerald Young; Dave Puddy.

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for the Richard Bright Renal Unit.

Funeral by Messrs R. Millard and Son, Springfield Road, Highbridge.

Rose and family would like to thank everyone for the messages of condolence received during their sad loss, also for the donations and to all who attended the funeral service. Our apologies to those who missed the invitation for refreshments. Special thanks to Dr Edwards and all practice nurses who cared for John, also to the Odd Lots Skittle team who attended the church service to pay respects to John. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.