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

SNELL. Myra. On 15th March 2005 passed away in Poole Hospital aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late George, ex Somerset Constabulary, dear mother of Robert, John, Heather and Marion, a loving grandmother and great grandmother. All enquiries to Tapper Funeral Service. Tel 01202 673164.

AUSTIN Hilda. Passed peacefully away in Musgrove Park Hospital on 18th March, aged 91. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to be held at Taunton Crematorium on Wednesday 30th March at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations to Moorhaven may be sent to the Co-operative Funeral Directors, 32 Priorswood Road, Taunton.

BURT. Hazel May passed away on 16th March 2005, aged 75 years. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium today Thursday 24th March at 11.30am. Flowers may be sent to E. White and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 138/ 139 East Reach, Taunton.

ABRAHAM. Edith Clara (Ede) of Bishops Lydeard passed peacefully away at Dene Barton, Cotford St Luke on 16th March 2005, aged 82 years. Dearly loved mother of Martin and daughter- in- law Mandy and loving nan to Jenna and Shannon xxx. The funeral service took place on Wednesday 23rd March. There were family flowers only, donations if desired for Dene Barton may be sent to E White and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 138/ 139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN. Martin, Mandy and family thanks everyone for their messages of sympathy, attendance at the funeral and for donations received. Special thanks to all the staff of Dene Barton for all their care and attention. Please accept this as our acknowledgement of thanks.

MORSE. Harold William, aged 95 years passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on Wednesday 16th March 2005. Service of Thanksgiving to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 24th March 2005 at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Wellington House Residential Home may be sent c/o E. White and Son Funeral Directors, 138/ 139 East Reach, Taunton. TA1 3HN.

BROWN. Mary widow of the late Victor Brown, passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 17th March 2005, aged 93 years. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium today Thursday 24th March at 3.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Kingston St Mary Church may be sent to E White and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 138/ 139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.

WILLSHIRE. Francis Gerald 'Frank' of Creechbarrow Road, Taunton. Passed peacefully to rest on 19th March 2005 at the Musgrove Park Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved brother of Grace, Ted, Marie, Ruth and Robert, and a much loved uncle. Funeral service on Friday 1st April, 11.00am at the Taunton Deane Crematorium. Family flowers only please, however donations if desired may be made to the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries and donations please to the Funeral Director, Leonard E. Smith, 1 Haydon Road, Taunton, TA1 1SY. Tel: 01823 272122.

NUTKINS. Ivy Lilian (formerly of Neroche View, Hatch Beauchamp) passed peacefully to rest on 18th March 2005 at Robins Close Nursing Home, Wellington, aged 87 years. Much loved and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service on Thursday 31st March 11.00am at Hatch Beauchamp Baptist Church followed by interment in the family grave. Family flowers only please however donations in lieu may be made to Hatch Beauchamp Baptist Church and given at the time of the service. Enquiries please to: The Funeral Director, Leonard E Smith, 1 Haydon Road, Taunton, TA1 1SY. Tel: 01823 272122.

BEATON. Jessie, widow of Leonard passed peacefully away at St Margaret's Hospice on 20th March 2005. Funeral service at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 31st March at 2.30pm. Flowers and or donations for Cancer Research UK c/o E White and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 138/ 139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.

TOWNSEND. Harold, aged 90 years, passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 20th March 2005. Service of Thanksgiving to take place on Tuesday 29th March 2005 at 10.30am at St Peters Church, Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset, followed by interment in Churchyard. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for St Margaret's Hospice may be sent c/o E. White and Son Funeral Directors, 138/ 139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.