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UPDATE: Stephen Griffin’s Funeral
We would like to inform anyone who would want to attend Steve ‘s funeral will be held on 20th September at 11am. We have chosen for the service to be held at St Mary’s Magdalene Church, Winsford, Exmoor with the interment in the churchyard. Following the service a wake will be held to celebrate the life of Steve at the Rest and Be Thankful Inn, Wheddon Cross. Please can anyone wishing to attend let us know so we have an idea of numbers. We also request that anyone attending the church to park in the main car park in the village and not in the church car park unless disabled due to a lack of space. Anybody who wishes to stay the night in the area Eric and Caroline at the Rest and be thankful Inn have very kindly offered a discount on their rooms if contacted directly. We request that only family bring flowers and that any donations and sent to Amanda-Louise Funeral Services based in Minehead and all donations will go to St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice.
It is with sadness to report that Stephen Griffin (0882) Engineer Officer retd Crossed the Bar on Tuesday 20 August.
Further details will be posted when known.
Our sincere condolences to Penny and family. RIP
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