AN invitation has gone out to celebrate the life of photographer Bob Cramp at his funeral and later at a wake in Watchet.

Bob Cramp died on March 18 in Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton aged 78. After a glittering career as an international photographer, he found himself in Watchet and fell in love with the town, where he became a well-known figure supporting local charities. Read a full tribute by Nick Cotton here.

Jethro Cramp said: "We'd like to invite everyone to join us in celebrating Bob Cramp's life and saying goodbye to this much loved parent, brother, uncle, friend, member of the community, and general troublemaker at his funeral on Friday April 28th at the Taunton Deane Crematorium.

"The funeral starts at midday and afterwards we will move on to the Esplanade Club, in Watchet from 2pm for his wake.

"Dress code is optional, but we think Bob would have liked us all to have a colourful day of celebration and not one of sombre mourning.

"PLEASE NOTE: The very nice obituary in the Free Press unfortunately went to print before the funeral date was confirmed and was given the wrong date. The funeral is not tomorrow, 12th April. It is Friday 28th April. Please pass this on.

"In lieu of flowers, we kindly request that donations be made in Bob's memory to St Margaret's Hospice. Donations can be left at the funeral service or sent to the Funeral Directors: Robson & Stephens, 14 Park Street, Minehead, TA24 5NQ - 01643 703000.

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the love and support shown during this difficult time, as we bid farewell to our beloved Bob."