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

WILLIAMS Richard 'Dick' Verdun, 94, formerly of Beech Court, Taunton, died peacefully with family at Poole Hopsital on 11th January 2011 after a short illness.

GORTON. Mary Margaret passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, on January 22nd, aged 89 years. Formerly of Grafton Close, Taunton. A service of thanksgiving for her life will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd February at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations in her memory for the League of Friends of Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, maybe sent to W.H.Berry & Son, Funeral Directors, Brookfield, Churchstanton, TA3 7RL. Telephone: 01823 601386.

O'REILLY Lucy May, aged 91. Suddenly but peacefully on 22nd January at Sea Swift House, Seaton. Beloved wife of the late Pat (Malmore), loving mother of Jeremy and Pamela and grandmother of Lucy-Ann and Catherine. Funeral service at St Bartholomew's Church, Oake, Somerset, on Friday 4th February at 11am. Family flowers only by request, but donations in lieu, if desired can be made to the Devon Air Ambulance c/o Paul Fudge Funeral Directors, Three cups Yard, Bulford, Wellington, TA21 8DE.

PLENTY George would very much like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all their messages of sympathy, the floral tributes received in memory of Irene and for their attendance at the funeral service. Special thanks to all the doctors and nursing staff at Musgrove Park Hospital for all their kindness and support, also the Reverend Terry Curnow for taking the funeral service with such dignity and to the staff at Taunton Funeral Service for all their kindness. Please accept this as the only acknowledgement of thanks.

ROSSITER James Francis (Jim). Jamie and Suzanna would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who attended the funeral service, for donations received for St. Margaret's Hospice and for all the kind sympathy cards and messages. Our gratitude to the Reverend Ann Fulton; E. White and Son Funeral Directors; the District nurses and carers involved; Musgrove Park Hospital staff St. Margaret's for all the care and support given to us and our much loved dad. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.

JONES. Margot. Sheila and family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who attended the funeral service and for the most beautiful flowers and kind donations. To the many friends who sent cards and letters of sympathy. Special thanks to E White and Son Ltd Funeral Directors, also to the Reverend Tim Hodge and Somerset County Cricket Club.

HEWITSON Eileen, Mark and Paula would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who attended Mike's funeral service and for all the messages of sympathy and donations received. Special thanks to everyone who has given comfort and support at this sad time. Please accept this as the family's acknowledgement of thanks.

THORNE. Stella. Hedley and family would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral service of Stella (who died on Hedley's birthday). Thank you for the messages of sympathy and donations. To Steven Reed, who conducted the service and to Nigel Ford for all his professional help. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.

CROSS Elizabeth Alice passed away peacefully at her home on 22nd January 2011, aged 84 years. A loving wife to Geoffrey, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service will take place at St Michael's Church, Galmington, on Thursday 3rd February at 1pm followed by cremation at Taunton Deane Crematorium. Flowers or donations, if desired for Parkinsons may be sent to E. White & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 138-139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.

DYER Joy Ann. Happy 60th birthday for the 27th January 2011. Welcome to the club! All my love Chris. xxxx