Family Announcements, births, marriages, deaths, obituaries and in memoriam from Somerset

JONES Reginald Harold, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 22nd November 2009 at Orchard Portman Nursing Home, with his family around him. A dearly loved father to Michael, grandad to Hannah, Mark, Rachel and Jonathan and great grandad to Oscar. Finally at peace and joining his beloved wife Gwendoline (Peg), and daughter Maureen. Thanks to all the staff at Orchard Portman Nursing Home who have cared for Reg for many years. The funeral will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Monday 30th November at 10.30am. Family flowers only by request but donations gratefully accepted to Bristol Special Care Babies Unit, St Michael's Hospital through Leonard E Smith, 1 Haydon Road, Taunton, TA1 1SY. Tel: 01823 272122.

NEWCOMB Roy Arthur of Taunton, passed away suddenly at Orchard Portman Nursing Home on 18th November 2009, aged 88 years. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd December at 1.30pm. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund, may be given after the service or sent c/o H Tredwin & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 15 & 17 North Street, Wellington, TA21 8LX.

TOOGOOD John of Ramsey Farm, passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 19th November 2009, aged 73 years. Much loved brother of Richard, Ann, Tony and Eric. The funeral service will take place at Langford Budville Church on Friday, 27th November at 2pm. Family flowers only but donations in John's memory to St Margaret's Somerset Hospice, may be made by retiring collection or sent c/o H Tredwin & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 15 &17 North Street, Wellington, TA21 8LX.

PETLEY. Chris of Bishops Lydeard passed away on the 22nd November 2009 at Musgrove Park Hospital, love always. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 2nd of December at St Mary's Parish Church, Bishops Lydeard. Flowers can taken to the church or sent to the Funeral Directors. Alternatively donations in memory of Chris can be sent to The Macmillan Trust Direct or sent c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 32 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PW.

THOMAS Lucy, sadly passed away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 17th November 2009, aged 72 years. A devoted mum to Jackie and her partner Mark and a nan dearly loved by Jamie, Megan, Josh and Mia. Funeral service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Monday 30th November 2009 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Cancer Research UK, may be sent to E. White and Son, Funeral Directors, 138-139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.

GRAINGER Monica of Staplegrove, Taunton, tragically passed away on 19th November 2009, aged 59 years. Beloved wife of William, will be much missed by daughters, grandchildren, family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium (today) Thursday 26th November at 12.30pm with the interment on Friday 27th November at Staplegrove Churchyard. Family flowers only please, but donations welcome for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice which may be sent c/o Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP.

DIBBLE Edward Herbert (John), aged 76 years, passed away suddenly on November 19th 2009. Beloved husband of Barbara, dear dad of Roger, Anthony and Philip and daughter in law Suzanne, much loved grandad and great grandad. Funeral service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd December at 12.00. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for Somerset Air Ambulance and Diabetes UK, may be sent to the Funeral Directors, Nigel K Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, TA3 5EB.

JONES Trevor of Holway, Taunton passed peacefully away at Hamilton Park Nursing Home on Thursday 12th November 2009, aged 81 years. Widower of the late Dora a much loved dad of Philip and Marion and grandad to Martin and Marc. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 2nd December at 2.00pm followed by burial. Family flowers by request but donations if desired for Hamilton Park Nursing Home and St Margaret's Somerset Hospice may be sent c/o Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP.

HARVEY. George. Passed away unexpectedly on 18th November, 2009, aged 64 years. Much loved husband of Diane. A dear brother, dad, grandad and great grandad. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral service in St Michaels Church, Axmouth, on Wednesday 2nd December at 11:30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and the RNLI at the service or c/o Hansfords Funeral Directors, 6 Townsend, Beer, EX12 3LH. Tel: 01297 22538.

MATTHEWS Keith of North Petherton, passed away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 18th November 2009, aged 68 years. Beloved husband, dad and grandad, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A service of thanksgiving for Keith will be held at St. Mary's Parish Church, North Petherton on Friday 27th November at 2:00pm, followed by interment at North Petherton Cemetery. Family flowers only but for those wishing, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent to the Funeral Directors, Nigel K. Ford, North End, Creech St. Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB.