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

PARTINGTON Derek of Yeovil passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 21st August 2010, aged 77 years. The funeral service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 3rd September at 10.30am. Enquiries c/o the Funeral Directors, Nigel K. Ford, North End, Creech St. Michael, Taunton, Tel: 01823 338369

SHOPLAND. Douglas of Tuckerton passed peacefully away at St Margeret's Somerset Hospice on 16th August, aged 62. Dearly beloved husband of June, father of Victoria and Ian and loving grandfather. A service to celebrate his life to be held at St Peter's Church, North Newton on Friday 27th August at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice may be sent to A W Waterjohns and Son, Clare Street, North Petherton, TA6 6RG.

MORRISH James Kenneth "Jim" of Hamlands, Wellington died peacefully at Nynehead Court on Friday, 20th August 2010, aged 87 years. Much loved husband of the late Sue Morrish father of Hugh, Julia and Lucy, grandfather of eight and great grandfather of three, who will be missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, West Buckland on Friday 3rd September at 12 noon followed by private committal at Taunton Deane Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to St Margaret's Somerset Hospice may be made by retiring collection or sent c/o H Tredwin & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 15 & 17 North Street, Wellington, TA21 8LX Tel: 01823 672287.

PINKARD. John Lloyd, of East Quantoxhead, passed peacefully away on 20th August after a short illness, aged 71 years. The beloved husband of Pat, dearly loved father of Natalie and the much loved grandfather of Bethan. Funeral service at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday September 3rd at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Margaret's Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support may be left at the chapel or sent to Grandfield & Son, Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater TA5 1HZ.

BUNTING William (Bill) died peacefully at home on 19th August 2010, former respected Orthopedic Surgeon, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service to be held at St Michael's Church, Milverton on Tuesday 31st August at 12 noon. Family flowers only but donations for MNDA and Bill Buntings Orthopedic Clinic, Calcutta (Chqs TFS Donation a/c) may be sent c/o Taunton Funeral Service. 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP.

TAYLOR Roddy passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton on 22nd August 2010, aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Nancy and a much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Tuesday 31st August at 3.00pm. Flowers may be sent c/o Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP.

PERRY. Merryal (née Taylor) in Canterbury on 17th August in her 85th year after a long illness borne with typical fortitude. Dear wife of the late Group Captain Roy Perry DFC, and a much loved mother of Robert and Suzanne, mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral was held at St Mary's Church, Chartham, Kent on 24th August, followed by interment at St Nicholas', Church, Corfe, Somerset on 25th August. Donations would be appreciated in her memory to RAF Benevolent Fund, c/o Hogben and Partis Ltd, 37 Stone Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PH, tel: (01795) 532319.

THOMSON Jenny passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 22nd August 2010, aged 91 years. Beloved mum to Margaret and Duncan, and son-in-law Roger. Much loved gran to Jenny, Helen and Will and loving great-gran to all her great grandchildren, especially Anna, James, Joss, Maya and Rebecca. For service details please contact Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors, 95 Galmington Road, Taunton. Tel: 01823 352916. Family flowers only please but donations for St. Margaret's Somerset Hospice may be given at the service or forwarded c/o the Funeral Director.

HAGLEY. Leonard of Wellington passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on August 19th, aged 89 years. Funeral service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Tuesday 31st August at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Multiple Sclerosis may be left at the service or sent C/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 32 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PW.

BUTT David John. Precious and treasured husband of Christine (Tina) passed away peacefully in his sleep at their home on Saturday 21st August 2010, aged 48 years, after a long illness bravely borne with great courage and dignity. Funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Wednesday 1st September at 11.30am. No flowers by request, but donations if desired to The Multiple Sclerosis Society (Taunton branch) may be given at the service or sent to E. White and Son, Funeral Directors, 138-139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.