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

POWELL Dorothy (née Gill) of Milverton, after a short illness at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on 25th February 2008, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Bill and a much loved mum to Richard and Caroline. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 6th March at 1.00pm. No flowers please, but donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Anthony James Funeral Director, 30 Lion d'Angers, Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2PN. Tel: 01984 624149. 

CADE Charles Murdo Leslie (Les) passed away peacefully at his home in Taunton on 19th February 2008, born 10th October 1916 in the Black Isles, Inverness. The funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, Trull, Taunton on Monday 3rd March 2008 at 11:00 am followed by private cremation. Donations if desired for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice may be sent to E. White & Son Ltd Funeral Directors, 138/139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.  

SULLY Patricia May passed peacefully away at Popham House, Wellington,
on Saturday 23rd February 2008, aged 74 years. A beloved mother and grandmother. Funeral service takes place on Wednesday 5th March at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 10.30am. Family flowers only, please, but donations are being received for the Royal British Legion, where they can be left at the service or by sending them c/o the Co-operative Funeralcare, 32
Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PW. 

DUKE Jane, aged 92, passed away peacefully on 25th February 2008 at Grantham, Lincoln-shire. Formerly of Honeysuckle Cottage, Knapp Lane, North Curry from 1947–1999. Donations for Leukaemia Research Fund, in memory of her late granddaughter, may be sent c/o Judy Glossop, Key House, 20 Dudley Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AA. 

ROCKETT Peter Kenneth, passed away peacefully at home in Bridgwater on 24th February, aged 65 years. Beloved brother of Betty, Joyce and Beryl and the late David and Alan, also dearest friend of Carole, who lovingly cared for him. Peter fought his illness bravely and with great dignity and is now resting peacefully. A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday March 6th at 11.30am. No flowers by request. Donations if desired, in aid of St Margaret's Hospice, Taunton, may be sent to Nigel K Ford, Funeral Directors, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB. Tel: 01823 338369. 

BOOBIER Charles William. Died peacefully at Hamilton Park Nursing Home on Sunday 24th February 2008, aged 93 years. A dearly loved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service takes place on Friday 7th March 2008, 3.30pm at Taunton Deane Crematorium. Family flowers only. No donations. Funeral Director, Leonard E Smith, 1 Haydon Road, Taunton. 

ELSTON Arthur William (Pat), of Henlade, passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on February 22nd 2008. A much loved husband of Margaret, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A service of thanksgiving for Pat will be held at St George's Parish Church, Ruishton, on Wednesday March 5th at 11am. This will be followed by interment within the churchyard. Family flowers only but donations for Cancer Research UK are being received by the Funeral Directors, Nigel K. Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB. 

HUNKIN Frank. Formerly of Lyngford Road, Taunton, Somerset, passed away peacefully on 25th February 2008 aged 90 years. The funeral service will be held at Gornal Wood Crematorium, Gornal Wood, Dudley, West Midlands on Monday 3rd March 2008 at 10.20am. Donations for MacMillan Nurses. Enquiries c/o Wombourne Funeral Services, 124 Bridgnorth Road, Wombourne. 01902 892635. 

SUMMERHAYES John. Peacefully in Musgrove Park Hospital on 19th February 2008 aged 63 years. Loving husband of Helen, father of Karen and Marcus, will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St Nicholas Church, Combe St Nicholas on Friday 29th February 2008 at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only please donations in memory of John for Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust (Ward 9) c/o A J Wakely and Sons, 45 Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2DN. Tel: 01460 67900. 

HABBERFIELD Elizabeth of Bankland Farm, North Newton passed away peacefully on 25th February aged 81 years. Loving wife, mum and nan. The funeral service to be held at St Peter's Church, North Newton on Thursday 6th March at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for North Newton Church PCC and St Margaret's Somerset Hospice may be sent to the Funeral Directors, A W Waterjohns and Son, Clare Street, North Petherton.