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

MITCHELL RJ (Jack) passed away on June 19th 2007, aged 83 years. A much loved husband of Joan, a dear dad to Philip, Terry and Sally, father-in-law to Delyth and Sandra, cherished granddad of Saran, Lewys, Elliot, Morgan and Sioned. A much respected Life Vice President of the Royal Air Force Association, whose contribution will be long remembered. A Funeral Service will be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday June 29th at 1pm. No flowers by request, but donations if desired to the R.A.F.A may be sent to the Funeral Directors Nigel K Ford, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB. Tel: 01823 338369. 

GILPIN Frank. Passed away in the loving care of Gotton Manor Nursing Home, on June 11th 2007. He was 80 years old. A Service of Thanksgiving for Frank will be held on Friday June 29th, at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 11am. All enquiries to the Funeral Directors, Nigel K Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB. 

DOLLEY Basil, passed peacefully away at his home on Friday 22nd June 2007, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Barbara and the late Helen, he will be much missed by daughter Jane and her partner Andy and by grandaughter Katie. Funeral Service takes place at St. James Church, Taunton, Tuesday 3rd July at 2.00pm. Flowers or donations for the R.N.L.I. and the P.D.S.A. may be sent to E. White & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 138/ 139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN. 

HART Ian of Newlands Grove, Ruishton died peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 24th June 2007, aged 80 years. A dearly beloved husband of Mary, loving dad to Joan, John and Elizabeth and a much loved grandpa and great grandpa. The Funeral Service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Monday 2nd July at 12.00. Family flowers only have been requested but donations to be divided between the Children's Hospice (South West) and SURE (cheques payable to Nigel Ford) may be sent to the Funeral Directors, Nigel K Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton. 

LOVELL Courtney James of Bradford on Tone passed peacefully away at St Margaret's Hospice on Friday 22nd June 2007 aged 70 years. A beloved husband, father, grandfather who will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service to take place on Monday 2nd July at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 11am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for St Margaret's Hospice can be left at the service or sent c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 32 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PW.  

SMITH Joan (retired deputy head of Kingsmead School, Wiveliscombe, and The Castle and Asquith Schools, Taunton), peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 20th June 2007, after a short illness, aged 89 years. A celebration service for Joan's life at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 29th June at 11.30am, (Dress optional). No flowers by request but donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP. 

DOBLE Muriel of East Lyng, Taunton passed suddenly but peacefully away on 25th June 2007, aged 87 years. A dearly beloved wife of Harry. The Funeral Service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd July at 4.00pm. Family flowers only have been requested but for those wishing to remember Muriel, donations for the Somerset Association for the Blind may be sent to the Funeral Directors Nigel K. Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB. 

ORR John Haggart passed peacefully away at home on 25th June 2007 aged 91 years. A beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be sadly missed. The funeral service to take place on Thursday 5th July at Taunton Deane Cemetery Chapel at 11am followed by interment. Flowers if desired to be sent c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 32 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PW.  

GODDARD Ernest Frederick (Ernie) of Langport, on 23rd June 2007 aged 75 years after a short illness bravely fought. Much loved husband of Nancy. Will be sadly missed by all the family. The Funeral Service will be held at St Mary's Church, Huish Episcopi at 12.15pm on Friday 29th June, followed by burial in Langport Cemetery. Flowers if desired, or donations to Cancer Research UK by retiring collection or c/o The Funeral Director, Philip Peppard, Langport and District Funeral Services, The Old Bank Building, Langport TA10 9PA. Tel: 01458 252505. 

DAVIDSON Rob Roy MacGregor of Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on Monday 18th June 2007, aged 72. A loving father, grandie and uncle who will be sadly missed by all. You will forever be in our hearts. Funeral Service takes place on Saturday 30th June at St Michael's Church, Somerton at 11.30am, followed by the interment at Westcombe Hill Nature Reserve Burial Ground. Flowers or donations for Macmillan Cancer Relief can be left at the service or sent C/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 32 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PW. Tel: (01823) 272139