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

HARVEY. George. Passed away unexpectedly on 18th November, 2009, aged 64 years. Much loved husband of Diane. A dear brother, dad, grandad and great grandad. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral service in St Michaels Church, Axmouth, on Wednesday 2nd December at 11:30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and the RNLI at the service or c/o Hansfords Funeral Directors, 6 Townsend, Beer, EX12 3LH. Tel: 01297 22538.

RIDGWAY. Ken. Special thanks to all my children, Gary, Michelle, Kim and Caroline for all their help, love and support during the last few weeks. I could not have managed without you. Love Mum. xxxx

MAIN. John. Irene and family would like to express their thanks to all who attended John's funeral service, gave donations and sent messages of sympathy. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.

CROCKER Pam, John, Tim and family would like to thank all the family and friends who attended the funeral of John and sent messages of sympathy and donations to Cancer Research. Thanks are extended to Musgrove Park Hospital and to Reverend Tim Hodge for his time in making the funeral service so special, also to John Biffen and staff of H Biffen & Sons Ltd, Bridgwater. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.

NEWMAN. Hannah Happy 18th Birthday, enjoy yourself, love Jemma and Jade. xx

NEWMAN Hannah. Happy 18th Birthday on the 1st December. To a special Daughter and Sister, have a fantastic time. Love Mum, Dad and Jamie. xxx

NEWCOMB Roy Arthur of Taunton, passed away suddenly at Orchard Portman Nursing Home on 18th November 2009, aged 88 years. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd December at 1.30pm. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund, may be given after the service or sent c/o H Tredwin & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 15 & 17 North Street, Wellington, TA21 8LX.

BESLEY. Bridget Mary. Peacefully at home with her family beside her on 15th November 2009, aged 87 years. Funeral service to take place at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Bishops Lydeard on Monday 30th November at 2:00pm. No flowers please, but donations to The British Red Cross may be sent c/o Leonard E. Smith, 1 Haydon Road, Taunton, TA1 1SY, Tel: 01823 272122.

MATTHEWS Keith of North Petherton, passed away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 18th November 2009, aged 68 years. Beloved husband, dad and grandad, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A service of thanksgiving for Keith will be held at St. Mary's Parish Church, North Petherton on Friday 27th November at 2:00pm, followed by interment at North Petherton Cemetery. Family flowers only but for those wishing, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent to the Funeral Directors, Nigel K. Ford, North End, Creech St. Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB.

EDWARDS William Arthur (Bill) passed away peacefully at Dene Barton House on 15th November 2009. Dear father of Joanne, Robert and Penny and grandad to James and Alex. The funeral will take place today Thursday 26th November at 11am. Family flowers only but donations if desired for "Friends of Quantock" (Registered Charity 242398) may be sent to E White and Son, Funeral Directors, 138-139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.