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

STAGG Gayle Ann, passed suddenly away at her home in Churchinford on 23rd August, aged 65 years. Funeral service at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Wednesday 31st August at 11:30am. Family flowers only, donations in her memory for Cancer Research U.K may be sent to W.H. Berry and Son, Funeral Directors, Brookfield, Churchstanton, TA3 7RL.

POTTER Leslie William 'Les' of Laburnum Street Taunton. Passed suddenly away on 15th August 2005 at his home. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Pat. Much loved father of Vicky and Paul, Judith and Clive, Graeme and Lesley. Devoted grandfather of Tanya, Serena, David, Amanda and Demelza. Great grandfather of Natalie, Nathan, Jack Lloyd, Paul, James and Maisie. The funeral service has taken place at Taunton Deane Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to RSPCA East & West Devon Branch. All enquries and donations please to: The Funeral Director, Leonard E Smith, 1 Haydon Road, Taunton, TA1 1SY.

BICKNELL Pauline Betty aged 85 years, passed away on 17th August 2005. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be dearly missed. Service of Thanksgiving to take place at 1pm, Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 26th August 2005. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for SURE may be sent c/o E White and Son, Funeral Directors, 138/139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.

HANNA Jennifer Anne, aged 54 years. Passed away on 19th August 2005 at Musgrove Park Hospital. A loving mother and grandmother and a much loved daughter and sister who will be dearly missed. Service of Thanksgiving to place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday (today) 25th August 2005 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o E White and Son, Funeral Directors, 138/139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.

STODGELL Joyce, aged 83 years, passed away on 18th August 2005. Service of Thanksgiving to take place on Friday 26th August 2005, 11am at St Andrews Church, West Hatch followed by interment in Churchyard. Flowers welcome.

JOHNSON Barbara. Peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on Sunday 21st August 2005, aged 71 years. Beloved wife of Alan. Funeral Service to take place at the Taunton Deane Crematorium on Wednesday 31st August at 3:00pm. Flowers if desired may be sent C/o Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP. (Flowers by 1.00pm please).

WALTON Marjorie Agnes (Sally) of Adcombe Road, Taunton passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 16th August 2005 aged 81 years. The funeral service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium today, Thursday 25th August at 1.30pm. Family flowers only have been requested but donations if desired for Ward 9, Musgrove Park Hospital may be sent c/o Funeral Directors, Nigel K.Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB.

GASKELL On 21st August 2005. Jim, late of Stanley Cottage, peacefully at the Windsor Nursing Home. Sadly missed by all his family. The funeral service will take place at St Michael the Archangel Church, Alcombe on Thursday 1st September 2005 at 9.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to R N I B Talking Books c/o Hedley Price, Funeral Directors. Tel: 01643 703111.

POLLARD Michael of Wellington passed away peacefully on Saturday 20th August surrounded by his family aged 65 years. Funeral service and interment will take place at St Peters Church, Langford Budville on Tuesday 30th August at 2.30pm. Please at Michael's request no black, family flowers only but donations to Children's Hospice Southwest would be appreciated and may be sent c/o H Tredwin and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, Sampford Arundel, Wellington.

HAWKINS Hilda May (Née Widger) of Callington Cornwall, formerly of Coombe West Monkton (early years High Street Taunton) passed away Sunday 21st August 2005. Funeral Directors Morris Bro's, Tavistock 01822 612023. Family flowers only. Donations to National Childrens Home. Date to be arranged.