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

HASKELL. Katarina, aged 65 of Trull, Taunton, passed away peacefully on 20th May 2005. Much loved and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Private cremation has already taken place. Enquiries to Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors, 95 Galmington Road, Taunton. Tel: 01823 352916.

LEWIS Roy 'Ron' of Buckland Road, Taunton, passed peacefully away at Dene Barton Community Hospital on Saturday 4th June 2005, aged 89 years. A beloved dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 23rd June at 2.00pm. Family flowers only by request but donations if desired for the P.D.S.A. may be sent c/o Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP.

CHAPLIN John 'Jack' of the Gypsy Caravan, Wiveliscombe, suddenly at Musgrove Park Hospital on 2nd June 2005, aged 75 years. Dearly loved dad and grandad. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Monday 13th June at 2.30pm. Family flowers only but donations if desired for The Intensive Therapy Unit, Musgrove Park Hospital may be sent c/o Anthony James Funeral Director, 30 Lion d'Angers, Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2PN.

BUSH Alfred of Slough Green, West Hatch, passed peacefully away at his home on 6th June 2005, aged 82 years. A dearly beloved uncle to Maureen, Alfred will be sadly missed. The funeral service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Wednesday 15th June at 10.30am. Family flowers only have been requested, but donations, if desired, for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice may be sent to the Funeral Directors Nigel K. Ford, North End, Creech St Michael. Tel: 01823 338369.

TAME Wendy Elizabeth of Killams Green, Taunton. Beloved daughter of Mary and John, step daughter of Stuart (Porter) and sister of Sally. Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 4th June 2005. Service of Thanksgiving on Wednesday 15th June 11.30am at the Taunton Deane Crematorium. No black to be worn please. Family flowers only please however donations in lieu may be made to The Kidney Unit of The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. All donations and enquiries please to, The Funeral Director, Leonard E Smith, 1 Haydon Road, Taunton, TA1 1SY. Tel:(01823) 272122.

EASTON. Hilda of Portfield, Langport passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton on 4th June 2005, aged 84 years. Cremation has taken place. It is intended to provide an opportunity for celebration of her life within the coming weeks. No flowers by request. Donations if desired made payable to Langport Surgery Equipment Fund may be forwarded to Forsey and Son, Funeral Directors, Pound Pool, Somerton, TA11 6LZ.

RYDER. Zara, passed away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 3rd June 2005, aged 81 years. Funeral service takes place today Friday 10th June at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 11.30am. Flowers may be sent to E White and Son Ltd, 138/ 139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.

Rex. Isobel on 7th June at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, peacefully after a short illness, aged 96. Formerly of Squirrel Court, Wellington. Much loved aunt and loyal friend. Funeral service at Wellington Parish Church on Wednesday 15th June at 11.45am, followed by cremation. Family flowers only, but donations to the Robins Close Residents Amenities Fund may be sent c/o the Funeral Director, Nigel K Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton.

Wakely. David passed away on the 4th June at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton after a bravely borne illness. Wonderful and loving husband of Carol and devoted father to daughters Louise and Claire. Grandad to Chloe, Megan and Miles and father in law to Stuart and Michael. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. Funeral to take place at Broadway Church on Tuesday 14th June at 12 noon. Further enquiries please contact A J Wakely and Sons, 7 West Street, Ilminster, Somerset. TA19 9AA. Tel: 01460 52576.

SMITH. Rose Ellen of Leonard Holden Court passed away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 28th May 2005, aged 87 years, sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium today Friday 10th June at 1.30pm. Donations if desired for either the British Heart Foundation or The Diabetic Association may be sent to E White and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 138/ 139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.