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

SMALLBONE. SHARLAND. Joele, well done and thank you for such a beautiful daughter. I'm so proud of you. With love always and forever, Paul. x

SEARLE John (Johnny) of Dinhams, Ruishton passed away peacefully on 15th October 2009. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 29th October at 2pm. Donations if desired to the RSPCA c/o Nigel K. Ford Funeral Directors, North End, Creech St. Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB.

PAGE. Mark Steven, of Westonzoyland and formerly of Watchet, passed suddenly but peacefully away on October 20th, aged 42 years. A dearly loved son, brother, uncle and grandson. Funeral service will take place at Nether Stowey Parish Church on Friday October 30th at 11am, followed by burial. Flowers or donations if desired for B.I.B.I.C may be left at the Church or sent to Grandfield & Son Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1HZ.

WRIGHT. Gladys of Lucas Road, Sudbury, ex Pine Tree Close, Bridgwater, died 23rd September 2009. Cremated Bury St Edmonds 13th October 2009, being interred to join husband Les Wright at Taunton Crematorium 29th October 2009 at 2.00pm. All welcome.

LOCK Reginald Henry of Monkton Heathfield, passed peacefully away after a short illness at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton on Saturday 24th October 2009, aged 86 years. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 5th November 2009 at 12:30pm followed by interment. Donations in memory of Reginald for 'Somerset Sight' may be given at the service or sent to E. White and Son, Funeral Directors, 138/139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.

CALLOW. Melinda, lately of Stoke St. Mary, died peacefully in the Sue Ryder Care Hospice in Peterborough on 23rd October, aged 86. Much loved mother of Paul (recently deceased) and Nigel, grandmother and great grandmother. She greatly missed her friends in the Taunton area. Memorial service in Stoke St Mary to be arranged.

MATRAVERS. Norman (Fred), suddenly in Musgrove Park Hospital on 23rd October 2009, aged 66 years. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Fred for League of Friends, Chard Hospital. These and all funeral service enquiries c/o A. J. Wakely and Sons, 7 West Street, Ilminster. TA19 9AA. Tel: 01460 52576.

TROWELL. Jack. Formerly of Dawlish, but most recently of Gotten Manor Nursing Home, Taunton, passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton on Friday 23rd October, aged 94 years. A much loved Dad, Granddad and Great Granddad, who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 4th November at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 2:30pm. Family flowers by request. Donations in memory of Jack for the Devon Air Ambulance can be left at the service or sent c/o Co-Operative Funeralcare, 32 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PW.

HOLT. Kathleen May. Formerly of West Monkton, passed peacefully away at Williton Hospital on the 21st October 2009, aged 88 years. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service takes place Monday 2nd November at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 10.00am. Family flowers only by request. A retiring collection in memory of Kathleen for West Monkton Parish Church or alternatlively send c/o Co-Operative Funeralcare, 32 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PW.

SCANLON Julia of Nailsbourne died at her home on Thursday 22nd October 2009, aged 72 years. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Monday 2nd November 2009 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only by request but donations in memory of Julia for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice may be given at the service or sent to E White and Son, Funeral Directors, 138/139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.