Mark Hubbard (2 Dec 1961 - 11 Jul 2017)

Mark Hubbard was our family's GP from the time we (father, mother and 3 young boys) moved to Tytherleigh House, Bishops Hull, from West Africa (Ghana) in 1960, until following my father, Bill's, sudden death in 1972; we left Taunton for good in 1974. Mark and Bill used to share gardening tips. He gave me his old medical school Bunsen burner as I was keen on chemistry. He signed my first passport photograph for me when I needed my own passport. He was kind to Bill's widow, Bette. He supported my eldest brother during his early pharmaceutical career. His daughter, Catherine, was in the 6th form with my elder brother. I remember Catherine as the first girl in our school (Queens College). During the early 2010s I learnt of his address and we corresponded several times a year. Always he wrote in copper-plate handwriting using a fountain pen. He was a charming man, a gentleman, a true family doctors of his era. Condolences to his family; fond reminiscences also.

Mark it still doesn't seem real?, today everyone says there final goodbyes.
Really miss the witty comments and the wind ups, you always put the women first and always acted like a true gentleman.
Sleep well and keep an eye over your loved ones all our thoughts are with them today R.I.P x

Well today the day they lay u to rest. Can only imagine how hard it goin to be for family. You have been a great colleague and friend over the years we worked together. Always up for a laugh and protecting us females. Will miss our chats but rest in peace. Xxx

Many happy memories of our childhood together whether at home playing cards or games or on one of many caravan trips and never forgetting putting up the awning. So strange to think that my big brother is gone and too soon. You will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace and hopefully are enjoying a good game of cribbage and a joke with Grandad Saunders somewhere.

My darling husband.
Not a day goes by that I don't miss you.
I miss your cuddles, I miss our chats together and I miss all the time we shared, like going to Costa for a cheeky coffee and cake.
Spending time out on the bikes at Ferry Meadows.
Sitting in the garden and discussing our day.
Walking the dog together.
Holding hands,
Keeping each other's spirits up after a hard and long day at work.
You were the one I turned to when the days were tough.
You always used tell me that things were gonna be ok even though I knew sometimes that you said it to ease my worries.
So many memories made together and now I'm on my own.
It's not supposed to be like this..its always been "Mark and Lynn"
You were my best friend, my shoulder to cry on, my strength and my soul mate.
We knew each other inside and out..you knew how to press my buttons and then you'd give me that wry smile and we'd laugh together.
I thought that you and I would grow old together and still be holding hands when we were well into our 90's.
This is so unfair cos all I want is to have you here with me..
Life will NEVER be the same without you..
The grief I feel is so painful at times and you're the only one I want to comfort me but you can't..
I miss and love you so much..
See you on the other side
R.I.P MY PERFECT ANGEL
I LOVE YOU xxx

True gent and good friend to me through the years and will be truly missed x

Mark, the husband, dad and grandad. Mark the gentleman and Mark the friend. We shared so many good laughs together and we always looked out for each other, we helped each other when times were difficult. I will miss you mate but I will be there for you on Wednesday to help you on your last journey my friend. RIP

Chris and myself had the pleasure of knowing this lovely man for many years, will always remember the millennium New Year's Eve we all spent together, one of the best and funniest we've ever had. RIP Mark, loved and sadly missed xx

Mark and l have known each other since senior school at A.M.V.C in the 70's and it was a nice surprise when he jouned Viscount Travel (later Stagecoach) a couple of years after me. He and l did our double decker upgrade together so that tells you how good he was, and how slow l was! I remember his short time as my work colleague fondly and the few times we met
after he left were always good for a laugh and a catch up. It is so sad to know l shall never talk to him again. Rest in peace friend.

A lovely man that I and my family met many years ago on the buses. He will be missed by many but as they say...he only takes the best and Mark was and is one of the best. RIP Mark forever in our hearts and thoughts.

RIP Mark, an honest and friendly man!

Known Mark since I was young, he worked with my Dad for many years on the buses. Mark is such a loving caring friendly funny guy. He will be missed by many. RIP Mark xx