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

TROTT. David William passed away peacefully on 16th August 2009 at R D & E Hospital Wonford, Devon. He leaves behind a devoted loving family, Anne his wife of nearly 50 years, with 3 children Stephen, Karen and Caroline, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all that new him. the funeral took place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on 26th August 2009. Donations to The Prostate Cancer Charity, First Floor, Cambridge House, 100 Cambridge Grove, Hammersmith, London, W6 0LE.

LOVELL. Derek of Taunton passed peacefully away at home on Tuesday 25th August 2009, aged 66 years. A beloved husband, dad, grandad and brother who will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service takes place on Thursday 3rd September at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 12 noon. By request family flowers only please, there will be a retiring collection for a charity yet to be decided. All enquiries c/o The Co-operative Funeralcare, 32 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PW. Tel: (01823) 272139.

GARLAND. Leslie, formerly of Dark Lane, Stoke St Gregory, passed peacefully away at Orchard Portman Nursing Home, Taunton on August 21st 2009, aged 89 years. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Tuesday September 1st at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice may be left at the Crematorium or sent to RC Gillard Funeral Directors, Pathe Cottage, Othery, Bridgwater, TA7 0JF. Tel: (01823) 698627.

SMITH Clive William of Taunton passed away at Dene Barton Community Hospital on Saturday 22nd August 2009, aged 64 years. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 1st September 2009 at 1.00pm followed by interment at Taunton Deane. Flowers if so desired or donations for 'Dene Barton Community Hospital' may be given at the service or sent to E White and Son, Funeral Directors, 138/ 139 East reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.

SKELT Sonia, of Milverton, in a care home in Northwood, Middlesex on 18th August 2009, aged 81 years. Wife of the late John, dear mother of Peterjon and Yasmin and a special grandmother to India, Miranda and Alina. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 3rd September at 2.00pm. No flowers please, but donations if desired for the RNLI may be sent c/o Anthony James, Funeral Director, 30 Lion d'Angers, Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2PN.

TALBOYS Kevin Spencer, passed peacefully away after a long illness at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton on Saturday 22nd August 2009, aged 44 years. He will be very sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at The Riverside Church, Hamilton Road on Tuesday 1st September at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at Taunton Deane Crematorium. All Kevin's friends are most welcome to join in this celebration of his life. Flowers or donations, if desired, for Six Acres and Oak Bungalow (cheques payable please to TFS donations a/c) may be sent c/o Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP.

SPRAGUE. David of Taunton tragically taken from us on Tuesday 18th August 2009, aged 45 years. A beloved brother, son and uncle. Who will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 2nd September at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 12.00 noon. At the family's request, traditional dress code is optional. Feel free to attend dressed as you wish. Family flowers only; donations if desired are for the Rosegate Kennels, which can be left at the service or sent c/o The Co-operative Funeralcare, 32 Priorswood Road, Taunton.

COLE. Richard (Dick), peacefully on 21st August 2009 at St Margaret's Hospice (Yeovil) late of Broadway.Aged 76 years. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Cremation Service at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Tuesday 1st September 2009 at 10.30am, with a Thanksgiving Service same day at St Peter's Church, Horton at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Richard for St Margaret's Hospice (Yeovil) c/o A J Wakely and Sons, 7 West Street, Ilminster TA19 9AA. Tel 01460 52576

WHEELER Angela Wheeler, aged 81; loyal wife of George, dearly loved mother of Claire, Tim and Lucy and Granny to 8 grandchildren, died in Cambridge on August 14th, a week after suffering a massive stroke. Having lived in Bathpool, Taunton for over forty years, George and Angela moved to Cambridge in March 2008 to be nearer their family. Despite coping with Alzheimers, Angela enjoyed a full and generally happy life to the end. Although only a little lady, she leaves an enormous hole in the lives of all of us who loved her. Angela's funeral Mass will be held at St Philip Howard RC Church, Walpole Road, Cambridge on August 26th at 11.00am, followed by private committal. Family flowers only please but donations made payable to The Alzheimers Society would be welcome. These and all enquiries, may be directed to Cambridge Funeral Services Ltd, 617 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA. Tel: 01223 415255.

GOVIER Bernard Walter of Coleridge Crescent, Taunton, passed away at home on 3rd August 2009, aged 74 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Gloria Joan, he will be greatly missed by all his family and those who knew him. A funeral service will be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 28th August 2009 at 2.30pm. All enquiries to the Funeral Directors, Nigel K Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB. Tel: 01823 338369.