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

KEATING Eileen, (née Cornish) of Enmore Road, Taunton, passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 27th of December 2010, aged 67 years. Funeral service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Tuesday 11th of January at 10am. All enquiries regarding donations c/o the funeral directors, Nigel K Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton. Tel 01823 338369.

SOUTH Colin. Suddenly at his home in Chard on the 10th of December. A dearly loved brother, he will be missed so much by all his family. His funeral service has taken place. A memorial service will take place in Chard at a date to be announced. Very grateful thanks to all his carers over many years. Thanks are expressed for a comforting and uplifting service given by Warwick Lydiate and also to Nigel Ford and all his staff for all their help at this sad time.

STEPHENS Peacefully on December 23rd. Thomasina aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Gerry, much loved Mum of Dermot and Anthony, the Gran of Emma, Lisa and Leon. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium onThursday 6th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please but Memorial donations for the Children's Hospice South West, may be sent to Pring & Son, Funeral Directors, Hemyock, EX15 3RJ

FARLEY Janette (Jan) of The Cottage, Halse, Taunton passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 21st December 2010, aged 70 years. Beloved Wife of John, a much loved Mother of Anita, Ambrose and Jacquie and a dear Grandmother of James, Katherine and Grace. Funeral Service to take place at Bathealton Parish Church on Thursday 6th January 2011 at 11.30am, followed by private cremation. Flowers or donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Anthony James Funeral Director, 30 Lion d'Angers, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2PN.

KEYTE. Leslie MBE. Beloved father and grandpa, formerly of Trull, died peacefully late on Christmas day at St Margaret's Hospice Bishops Hull. Funeral service at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 7th January 2011 at 10am, followed by a celebration of Leslie's life at The Meryan House Hotel, Bishops Hull. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Margaret's Hospice may be left at the chapel or sent to Grandfield and Son, Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1HZ.

BARRATT Mike of Cromwell Road. Passed away suddenly at home on the 19th December 2010, aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Jill, dear dad to David and Lee, Paul, Mat and Ian, much loved grandad to Aysling and Niall and great grandad to Freya. Will be deeply missed by all. Funeral service takes place on Thursday January the 6th at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 11.00am. Family flowers only by request please.

HASTE Freda Dorothy of North Petherton, passed away suddenly on 25th December, aged 74 years, loving mum and nan. The funeral service to be held at St Peter's Church, North Newton, on Wednesday 5th January at 11.30am, followed by burial in the Churchyard. Flowers or donations for the Beacon Centre Fund may be sent to A W Waterjohns and Son, Clare Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6RG.

HOLT. Benjamin Thomas. Formerly of West Monkton, passed peacefully away at Mountbatten Nursing Home on 23rd December 2010, aged 93 years. A beloved dad who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service takes place Monday 10th January 2011 at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 11am. Family flowers only by request. A retiring collection in memory of Benjamin for West Monkton Parish Church or alternatively send c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 32 Priorswood Rd, Taunton, TA2 7PW.

HITCHEN Janet passed away peacefully on 19th December 2010 at Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton, aged 80 years. Funeral service will take place at St Johns Church, Staplegrove on Tuesday 4th January 2011 at 11am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only but donations if desired for "Breathe Easy" may be sent to E. White and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 138-139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.

WOODVINE. Joan Irene passed away peacefully at Calway House, Taunton on 23rd December 2010 aged 89 years. Dearly loved mother to Geoffrey and Jill and grandmother to Edward, Caitlin and Rowena. Funeral service will take place today, Thursday 30th December at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Joan for The Alzheimer's Society may be given at the service or forwarded c/o Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors, 95 Galmington Road, Taunton, TA1 5NP.