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

MURRAY Jim, 25th February 1998, and Dot, 1st March 2000. Very special people and deeply loved Dad, Mum, Bampa and Nana. Loving you always forgetting you never. 

MEDLEY Audrey Constance, aged 86, of Ash Priors, passed away on February 19th 2008 whilst on holiday in Babbacombe, Devon. Dearly loved wife of Reg, cherished mother of Richard, Roger (and Sandra), loving grandmother of Simon, (Nikki) and Helen and great grandmother of Tilly and Bella. Her love will endure. A service of remembrance will be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 29th February at 11.30am, followed by a buffet to which friends are invited. Family flowers only with donations to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Trust c/o Alec James, Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton. TA1 1TP. Tel: 01823 321077. 

THOMAS Lillian, formerly of Bridgwater, passed peacefully away on February 11th, 2008. The funeral service took place yesterday, Wednesday February 27th, at Bridgwater Baptist Church. All enquiries to the Funeral Directors, Nigel K. Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton. TA3 5EB. 

HARRIS Arthur Stanley of Beech Grove passed peacefully away at Linden House on 23rd February 2008, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Ann, a dear father, father-in-law and granddad. The funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, West Buckland on Tuesday 4th March at 2.00pm. followed by private committal at Taunton Deane Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to St Margaret's Somerset Hospice may be given by retiring collection or sent c/o H. Tredwin & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, Whiteball House, Whiteball, Wellington, TA21 0LS. 

CROSS John Hamilton Cross, C.ENG., F.I.E.E. on 21st February 2008, aged 93 years. Father of Michael (died 1979), Francesca, Nigel and Lisette. Grandfather of Christopher and Natalie. Requiem at St. Richards Roman Catholic Church, Wiveliscombe on Friday 7th March at 2.00pm, followed by committal at St Andrew's Church, Wiveliscombe. Family flowers only and donations if desired for St Richards RC Church c/o Anthony James Funeral Director, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2PN. (Tel: 01984 624149). 

HAWKER On 24th February 2008. Dennis, peacefully in Minehead Hospital with all his loving family around him. The funeral service will take place at St Michael the Archangel Church, Alcombe on Tuesday 4th March at 11.30am. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation, c/o Hedley Price Funeral Directors, Mart Road, Minehead, TA24 5BJ. Tel: 01643 703111. 

HOOPER David John, passed peacefully away at home on Saturday 23rd February 2008, after a tenacious fight against cancer, aged 59 years. Soul mate to Paula his wife, outstanding dad to Stuart and Nikki, great father-in-law to Sharon and Mark and bestest grandad to his precious grandchildren Bailey and Renee also a much loved son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law, all round friend to those who knew him, one of the good guys. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Tuesday 4th March at 12.00 noon, please come and give Dave the send off he deserves. Family flowers only, donations if desired for either St Margaret's Somerset Hospice or The New Cancer Unit at Musgrove Park Hospital, may be sent to E. White & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 138/139, East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN. 

SIMMONDS James Raymond. Sylvia would like to thank everyone who attended Jim's funeral on February 18th, for the support, cards, messages of sympathy and donations in Jim's memory. Thanks also to Reverend Jenny Langdown and the Funeral Directors Forsey & Son. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks. 

HICKOX Yvonne, Diana, Joanne and Tashi would like to express their grateful thanks to all those who attended the funeral service for Elisabeth (Anne) Hickox at St Andrew's Church, also for cards, messages of sympathy and donations received for Clovermarle Stroke Club. Special thanks to Reverend Jim Cox and Reverend Jenny Jeffrey and all those who have given their help and support at this sad time. 

PORTER Lorraine would like to thank everyone who gave donations to Percy's memory. A total of £210 was received and sent to the Alzheimers Society. A heartfelt thank you to you all.