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Somerset County Herald and Taunton Courier Saturday 20 Jan 1940
Page 9 Column 4
LATE MR. G. CARNE WILLIAMS
SOMERSET BREWERY DIRECTOR & SPORTSMAN
FUNERAL AT NORTH PETHERTON
The death occurred on Sunday evening at his home, Batts House, North Petherton, of Mr. George CARNE WILLIAMS, a well-known figure in the life of Bridgwater and the surrounding district. Mr. CARNE WILLIAMS, who was about 65 years of age, was a director of the firm of Messrs. Starkey, Knight & Ford, Ltd., the brewers. He had been associated with the firm for nearly half a century, and had been the head brewer since 1899. Apart from his business interests, Mr. CARNE WILLIAMS was keenly devoted to hunting and cricket. He was a good judge of horses, and until a short time ago had regularly hunted with the packs in West Somerset. He had also frequently acted as a judge at gymkhanas in the district. He was a strong supporter of county cricket, and when possible attended the matches in Somerset. He had only been ill a short time following a chill.
Mr. CARNE WILLIAMS was of a very kind disposition, and will be much missed at North Petherton, where he had resided for many years. He was president of the local cricket club for many years, and vice-president of the Rugby Club and Horticultural and Gymkhana Society.
He leaves a son and two daughters. Mrs. CARNE WILLIAMS died about eight and a half years ago.
THE FUNERAL.
The high esteem in which Mr. CARNE WILLIAMS was held was shown by the large and representative attendance at the funeral, at North Petherton, on Wednesday afternoon. The first part of the service, conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. J. ADDY, was held at the Parish Church. The organist, Mr. W. HUMPHREY, played the “Funeral March,” by Nicholls, the “Hebrew Melody for the Departed,” and “O Rest in the Lord.”
The burial took place at the Cemetery, the grave being lined with evergreens.
The coffin of unpolished oak, with oxidised copper fittings and surmounted cross, bore a footplate inscribed: “George Griffith Carne Williams, died 14th January, 1940, aged 64 years. R.I.P.”
The family mourners were:- Mr. J. CARNE WILLIAMS (son), Miss P. CARNE WILLIAMS and Miss D. CARNE WILLIAMS (daughters), Mr. C. CARNE WILLIAMS (brother), Mr. and Mrs. PRATT (brother-in-law and sister).
PUBLIC MOURNERS.
Among the large number present at the church were Messrs. A. V. HEWER, director and secretary, T. H. FORD, Tiverton, P. BAINES WALKER, Barnstaple, directors, and F. H. J. GABBUTT, architect, of Messrs Starkey, Knight & Ford, Sir Alfred SLADE, Mrs. BAINES WALKER, Taunton, Mr. H. POTTER, Taunton, the Rev. and Mrs. S. W. PAYNE, North Newton, Mr. J. WARREN, Major MANDERSON, Ilminster, Miss SPOONER, Hatch Beauchamp, Mr. S. D. LEIGH, Blagdon, Mr. G. C. WOODHOUSE, Mr. and Mrs. MATTHEWS, Adsborough, Misses P. and M. CORAM, Mr. W. J. CHAPPELL (representing Taunton Brewery), Messrs. R. POCOCK, P. POCOCK, and H. RIDGE, Mr. and Miss CHANNER, Taunton, Mr. T. G. MERCHANT, Spaxton, Mr. H. SHEPHERD, Mrs. W. D. McCREATH, Mr. C. CARVER (representing Messrs. Real, Medland & Wills, Bridgwater), Mrs. C. F. HAWKINS, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. C. GROVE, Mr. G. THOMPSON, Bridgwater, Mr. H. TARR, Stogursey, Mrs. PRYCE MICHELL (representing the Rev. P. T. PRYCE MITCHELL), Mr. H. WORRALL (Master West Somerset Foxhounds), Mr. G. BIRD, Mr. R. H. SMITH, Mr. W. J. GREENER, Huntspill, Mr. T. BOND CHAPMAN, Mr. J. H. CLIFTON (Alliance Assurance Co.), Mr. BEDFORD (Lloyds Bank, Bridgwater), Mr. J. HAWKINS, Bridgwater, Mr. BAIRD (Quantock Vale Cider Company), Mr. C. W. COATE, Mr. C. MERRY (Messrs. Bass, Ratcliffe & Gretton), Mr. A. A. BROUGHTON, Mr. J. M. TOWNSEND (North Petherton Cricket Club), Mr. A. KING, North Petherton, Messrs. C. GERRARD, A. RAINEY, D. CROSSMAN, and W. J. HURLEY (members of Messrs. Starkey, Knight & Ford's office staff, Messrs. H. THOMAS, H. BAKER, W. TRIM, and W. POLE (employees of Messrs. Starkey, Knight & Ford), Messrs. A. BALL and F. HARDWICK.
The bearers were Messrs. T. HOOPER and E. STOODLEY (employees at Batts House), Messrs. F. VICKERY, A. WATERJOHNS, S. WILLIAMS and G. CRIDDLE.
MANY WREATHS.
There were many beautiful floral tributes, including wreaths from Tone Vale Brewery, Barnstaple; Somerset Brewers' Association, Bristol; Messrs. Bass, Radcliffe, Gretton, & Worthington & Co., Ltd.; office staff, Messrs. Starkey, Knight & Ford, Ltd.; staff and employees, Taunton Brewery; Messrs. Starkey, Knight and Ford Cricket Club.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. A. W. Waterjohns & Sons, Clare-street, North Petherton.