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

PIPER. Reverend Kenneth John of Brent Knoll, formerly headmaster of Wellsprings Primary School, passed peacefully away at home on December 19th 2010, aged 81 years. Beloved husband to Pam, loving dad of Mary, dog lover and friend to many. Unforgettable, unforgotten. The funeral service takes place at the Parish Church of St Michael, Brent Knoll, on Friday December 31st at 2.00pm followed by interment. Only clergy taking part are to be robed. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for The British Lung Foundation or Combat Stress, may be sent to Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors, 10 Church Street, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3AF. Telephone 01278 794304

BARRATT Mike of Cromwell Road. Passed away suddenly at home on the 19th December 2010, aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Jill, dear dad to David and Lee, Paul, Mat and Ian, much loved grandad to Aysling and Niall and great grandad to Freya. Will be deeply missed by all. Funeral service takes place on Thursday January the 6th at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 11.00am. Family flowers only by request please.

STEPHENS Peacefully on December 23rd. Thomasina aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Gerry, much loved Mum of Dermot and Anthony, the Gran of Emma, Lisa and Leon. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium onThursday 6th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please but Memorial donations for the Children's Hospice South West, may be sent to Pring & Son, Funeral Directors, Hemyock, EX15 3RJ

KEYTE. Leslie MBE. Beloved father and grandpa, formerly of Trull, died peacefully late on Christmas day at St Margaret's Hospice Bishops Hull. Funeral service at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 7th January 2011 at 10am, followed by a celebration of Leslie's life at The Meryan House Hotel, Bishops Hull. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Margaret's Hospice may be left at the chapel or sent to Grandfield and Son, Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1HZ.

FARLEY Janette (Jan) of The Cottage, Halse, Taunton passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 21st December 2010, aged 70 years. Beloved Wife of John, a much loved Mother of Anita, Ambrose and Jacquie and a dear Grandmother of James, Katherine and Grace. Funeral Service to take place at Bathealton Parish Church on Thursday 6th January 2011 at 11.30am, followed by private cremation. Flowers or donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Anthony James Funeral Director, 30 Lion d'Angers, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2PN.

BARTON. Anthony Brooke died peacefully 26th December 2010 aged 79 after a long illness. Husband of Rosanna, loved father of Daniel and Thomas and grandfather of Charlie, Molly and Elene. Will be much missed. Funeral at Taunton Deane Crematorium 4th January at 4pm. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Tony to Amnesty International c/o Nigel K Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, TA3 5EB.

KEATING Eileen, (née Cornish) of Enmore Road, Taunton, passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 27th of December 2010, aged 67 years. Funeral service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Tuesday 11th of January at 10am. All enquiries regarding donations c/o the funeral directors, Nigel K Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton. Tel 01823 338369.

CANNEY Vicki. Happy 30th birthday on the 30th! With lots of love from Mum, Dad, Fran, Mike, Lindsay and Chris xxxxxx

BOND Wayne. Happy 40th birthday. Love you loads, the Wife. xxxx

BOND. Wayne. Happy 40th birthday. Love from Dad.