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

BOOTH Kathleen Lucy, (née Hutchings). Passed peacefully away on 18th April 2008, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Mike and much loved mum, gran and sister. Family flowers only or donations in memory of Kath for The British Heart Foundation. Funeral Service will be Monday 28th April 2008, 3.00pm at Taunton Deane Crematorium. All enquiries please to Nigel K Ford, Funeral Directors, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton. Tel: 01823 338369 

DRAKE Sonia of Fivehead passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 22nd April 2008 aged 87 years. The funeral service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Wednesday 30th April at 3.00pm. All enquiries c/o the Funeral Directors, Nigel K Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB. 

WICKHAM Richard Paul of Fitzhead passed away on Tuesday 15th April at home, aged 73. Much loved husband and father, who will be sadly missed by all those knew him. Family funeral to be held on Thursday 24th and memorial service to be held at Taunton School on June 21st at 2pm. No flowers but donations, if desired, for Wivey Link, Marie Curie Nurses and the Motor Neuron Disease Association (Cheques TFS donation a/c) may be sent to Taunton Funeral Service, 30 Lion d'Angers, Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2PN. Tel: 01984 624149 

PITTARD Eileen Mary (née Scott), Landlady of the Rose and Crown Inn, Huish Episcopi, died peacefully at home on Thursday 17th April 2008 aged 85 years. Much loved Mum and Grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 29th April 2008 at St. Mary's Church Huish Episcopi. After the service all are welcome to join the family at the Rose and Crown Inn. Donations to Mary Curie and St. Mary's Church - flowers if desired c/o Philip Peppard, Langport and District Funeral Services, The Old Bank Building, Langport, TA10 9PA Tel: 01458 252505. 

MAPLEDORAM Nora, of Newton Road, Taunton, passed away peacefully on 17th April 2008 at The Musgrove Park Hospital, aged 88 years. A much loved mum, nan and great grandma who will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 29th April, 11.00am at All Saints Church, Halcon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations are being received for All Saints Church, all donations and enquiries to the funeral director, Leonard E Smith, 1 Haydon Road, Taunton, TA1 1SY Tel: (01823) 272122. 

CALLAR Valerie Ann passed away in hospital on 14th April 2008 after an illness bravely born, aged 71 years, a dearly loved wife and mother to Michael, Iain and Jane and sadly missed by her grandchildren. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 25th April at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, donations of desired for the Intensive Care Unit at Musgrove Park Hospital may be sent to E. White and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 138/139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN. The family wish to thank everyone who have kindly sent letters and cards of condolence. 

FURBER John Croisette of Wembdon Road, Bridgwater passed away peacefully on 17th April 2008 at Musgrove Park Hospital, aged 73. Funeral service will be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Monday 28th April 2008 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired for Musgrove Park Hospital League of Friends may be sent to H. Biffen and Sons Ltd, Funeral Directors, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater. Tel: 01278 423333 

VINCENT Phyllis Audrey. Passed peacefully away on the 19th April, 2008, aged 93 years at Merafield View Nursing Home, Plympton. Beloved wife of Frank, deceased, devoted mother of Audrey and son in law Colin, deceased. Adorable Grandma to Mark and Claire and Great Grandsons Josh, Thomas and Edward. Funeral service to take place on Friday May 2nd at Plymton St Mary Church, 12.15pm. Family flowers only but donations, if so desired, in luie of the Stroke Association c/o Walter C. Parson, St Mary's View, 2 Market Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1QW. Tel: 01752 343848. 

WEBBER May passed peacefully away at Gotton Manor Nursing Home on 20th April 2008, aged 92. She will be sadly missed by Sheila, Stan, Stephen, Paul, Elaine, Katie and grandson and Ann. Funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Wednesday 30th April at 1.00pm. No flowers; donations for the League of Friends may be left at the service or sent c/o the Co-operative Funeralcare, 32 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PW. Tel: (01823) 272139. 

SMITH Edward Reginald (Ted) of Milverton passed peacefully away on Saturday 19th April 2008, aged 95 years. A much loved father of Judy, Jean, Keith and Geoff. Grandfather of James, Daniel, Katie, Carlie and Laura and great grandfather of Alice, Lucy, Chloe and Shayla. He will be sadly missed by the family and friends. Funeral service at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Wednesday 30th April at 2.30pm. Flowers for the funeral or donations for St Margaret's Hospice may be sent to Paul Fudge Funeral Director, Three Cups Yard, Bulford, Wellington Tel: 662363. Special thanks to all the kind staff at St Margaret's Hospice.