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03/11/2014
Funeral Of Lynda Bellingham Held In Somerset
The funeral of actress Lynda Bellingham has taken place in Somerset today.
The 66-year-old, best known for her role on the Oxo adverts, died last month after a long battle with colon cancer.
Days before her death she chose to stop her cancer treatment.
Over 100 members of the public gathered outside St Bartholomew's Church in Crewkerne to pay their respects.
Her friend, former Archdeacon of London Peter Delaney MBE, led the service.
Mourners included Loose Women co-stars Coleen Nolan, Lisa Maxwell, Kate Thornton, Andrea McLean and Jane McDonald.
Her husband, Michael Pattemore, wrote on her Twitter account: 'Been looking at all your messages as you all know Lynda will be laid to rest on Monday a very sad day'.
(CD/IT)
The 66-year-old, best known for her role on the Oxo adverts, died last month after a long battle with colon cancer.
Days before her death she chose to stop her cancer treatment.
Over 100 members of the public gathered outside St Bartholomew's Church in Crewkerne to pay their respects.
Her friend, former Archdeacon of London Peter Delaney MBE, led the service.
Mourners included Loose Women co-stars Coleen Nolan, Lisa Maxwell, Kate Thornton, Andrea McLean and Jane McDonald.
Her husband, Michael Pattemore, wrote on her Twitter account: 'Been looking at all your messages as you all know Lynda will be laid to rest on Monday a very sad day'.
(CD/IT)
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