MR William Kenneth Gunning (Ken) died on February 14 at St Margaret's Somerset Hospice. He was 78.

The funeral at St John the Baptist Church, Bridgwater, on March 7 was conducted by the Rev Geraldine Kirk MA. Internment followed at Bristol Road cemetery.

Family mourners: Betty Gunning (widow); Michael and Teresa Gunning (son and daughter-in-law); David and Susan Gunning (son and daughter-in-law); Bryan Gunning (son); Richard and Nicola Gunning (grandson and wife); James and Wendy Gunning (grandson and wife); Lee Gunning and Maria Norris (grandson and partner); Thomas Gunning (grandson); Harold and Valerie Morris (brother-in-law and sister-in-law); Barbara and Keith Reynolds (cousin); Alan Howe (cousin-in-law); Gwen Roleston and Joyce Busby (sisters-in-law, unable to attend).

Other mourners: Richard and Jean Remiszowski (also rep Muriel Rybaruk); Miss Amanda Trott; Mrs Patricia Trott; Mrs Angela Boucher; Peter Lancaster (also representing Hinkley Point retired employees); Ivan and Joyce Fear (also rep Iris Emery); Roy and Joy Deakin; Kath Kirk (also rep Mrs Mavis Lock); Freda King; Barbara and Gordon Taylor; Ernie Lamb; Mr and Mrs R. Vickery; Mrs B. Cooley; Mrs C. McKeown; Cyril Hill; Mr D. Wiltshire; Mr D. Cradeaux; Mr W. Cooley (also rep Guard of Honour Royal Engineers); Mr A. Fudge; Mr P. McKeown; Rita and Bob Slocombe; Thelma and David Evans; June Seaman (also rep Royal British Legion); Rachel Heather; Jill Young (also rep Mike Mills); Gina O'Brian (also rep Mark); Jean and Doug Gorvin; Jill Gleeson; George Gleeson; Reg Hobbs; June Huish (also rep Women's Section, Royal British legion); Irene and Peter; Mr and Mrs A. Fudge; Mr and Mrs D. Hill; Ron and Shirley Crawley; Brian Criddle; Chris and Tony Evis; Mrs Valerie Ware (also rep Royal British Legion Women's Section); Rick and Wendy Remisezewski; Sid Coles; Mrs D. Suckling; Mr and Mrs P. Slater; Miss Sam Reed; Mrs Jill Reed; Mr Lee Reed; Jack Came; Ron and Renee Thompson; Jeremy Williams; Mr and Mrs Bennett; Mr K. Irish; Alan and Pat Turner; Gerald Trapnell; Henry Trapnell.

There were family flowers with donations to St Margaret's Somerset Hospice.

Funeral by Messrs H. Biffen and Sons, Wembdon Road, Bridgwater.

Betty, Michael, David and Bryan would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral, with apologies for any missing names, for the donations received for St Margaret's Hospice. Special thanks to Dr Goldie of East Quay Medical Centre and to the doctors and nursing staff at the St Margaret's Hospice, Bishops Hull, for the care given to Ken during the last month of his illness, and to Ann Duke for her support. Special thanks to the Rev Geraldine Kirk MA for the lovely service and to Sarah J. Biffen for her help and support. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of thanks.