A WOMAN who was born and lived in Chard all her life has passed away.

Heather Joan Bidgood of Halcombe, Chard, died at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, on December 24. She was aged 82.

The funeral, conducted by the Rev Tony Woodward, took place at St Mary's Church, Chard, on January 15, and featured the hymns The Lord's My Shepherd and All Things Bright And Beautiful.

The service was followed by cremation at Taunton Deane Crematorium.

Family mourners: Mrs W. Carne and Mr B. Carne (daughter and son-in-law); Mrs D. Parsley and Mr M. Parsley (daughter and son-in-law); Mrs B. Gidley and Mr B. Gidley (daughter and son-in-law); Mrs C. Bellamy and Mr M. Bellamy (granddaughter and husband); Mrs L. Sutherland (granddaughter); Miss J. Gidley and Mr G. Kenna (granddaughter and partner); Mr G. Parsley and Miss D. Fisher (grandson and partner); Mr M. Parsley (grandson); Mrs A. Callow and Mr A. Callow (granddaughter and husband); Miss S. Callow (great-granddaughter); Mr V. Carne (grandson); Miss K. Carne (granddaughter, with partner); Miss E. Carne (granddaughter, with partner); Mr and Mrs G. Fowler; Mr and Mrs D. Bidgood; Mrs C. Sadler (representing Mr R. Sadler); Mr B. Bidgood; Mr and Mrs J. Green; Mr P. Hancock; Mrs M. Hancock; Mrs D. Hancock; Mr and Mrs T. Baker; Mr and Mrs D. England.

Unable to attend were Miss K. Bellamy, J. Bellamy, L. Bellamy, C. Sutherland, D. Sutherland, C. Callow, X. Parsley and T. Parsley (great-grandchildren).

Others attending the service included Mr and Mrs R. Lillington; Mrs Y. Channon; Mrs Hole; Mrs B. Lee; Mrs S. Gidley (representing Mrs W. Ward); Ann Bowden; Nancy Manley; Lillian Walker; Mrs J. White; Mr P. Adams (representing Adams Family); Mr and Mrs Moll; Mrs B. Fitzpatrick (representing Mrs B. Checketts.

There were family flowers only.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Bishops Funeral Services, Cillerhayes, Old Town, Chard, TA20 2AS.

* Wendy, Diana and Barbara would like to thank everyone for their messages and cards of sympathy at the loss of their mother. Thanks to the Rev Tony Woodward for the lovely service and also to Deirdre for the funeral arrangements.

Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.