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

AISH
Maurice Charles of Taunton, died peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep in the early hours of 18th April, aged 84. Muriel's beloved husband of 56 happy years, adored father of Abigail, much loved 'Pop' to his daughter-in-law, Jacky, his grandchildren Fabienne and Christopher and his great-grandchildren Julian and Lauric. He brought happiness to all around him, and will be sorely missed. The Funeral Service is to take place at the Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 27th April at 3.30pm. Donations if desired for 'Hearing Dogs for the Deaf' may be sent c/o Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP.

EVANS
Frances Verdun, formerly of Quantock Road, Wellsprings, Taunton, passed away peacefully at Murley House Nursing Home on 19th April 2007, aged 90 years. A dearly loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Funeral Service takes place at Taunton Deane Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 1st May at 11.30am followed by burial at Taunton Deane Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Murley House Residents Fund may be sent c/o E. White & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, 138/ 139 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HN.

AINGER
Peter Leonard. Suddenly at home on 22nd April aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Audrey, father of Michael, Robert, John and Judith, grandfather of Ellen, Luke, Jessica, Will and Annabel. Private cremation followed by a service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Church, Kingston St Mary, Taunton on Monday 30th April at 2.00pm. No flowers. Donations please to the Children's Hospice (South West) or Kingston St Mary PCC (for benefit of Kingston Church) c/o the Funeral Directors, Nigel K. Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB.

FOURACRE
John William of Wellington passed peacefully away after a long illness at Musgrove Park Hospital on 20th April 2007, aged 56 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Monday, 30th April at 11.30am. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to The British Heart Foundation may be made at the service or sent c/o H. Tredwin and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, Whiteball House, Whiteball, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0LS.

IRELAND
Paul, untimely death on 17th April 2007, aged 41. Broken hearted Mum, John, Graham, Karen and Meghan will love you always. Remembrance service and Internment of ashes, Taunton Deane Crematorium, Thursday 3rd May, 3.30pm. All friends welcome.

O'BOYLE
Stephanie, peacefully at her home on
Sunday 22nd April 2007, aged 84 years. Widow of the late Tony O'Boyle and a beloved mother. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 3rd May at 12 noon. No flowers by request, but donations if desired for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice and the Marie Curie Nursing Fund (cheques TFS Donation a/c) may be sent c/o Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP.

HAZELL
Les of Newton Road, Taunton passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 16th April 2007, aged 54 years. Much loved dad to Sean and Clare and a special grandad to Chloe. Funeral Service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 27th April at 11.00am. Any enquiries to Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP. Tel: (01823) 321077

HORSWILL
Hazel Doreen. Peacefully on Wednesday April 18th 2007 at Little Oldway, Paignton aged 83 years. Now free of pain after so many years of suffering. Beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mum of Kevin and grandmother of Anthony. Special thanks to all the staff at Furnham, Dunboyne and Little Oldway for all their loving care. Funeral service at Torquay Crematorium on Monday April 30th at 12:30pm. Flowers or donations in lieu for British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Co-operative Funeral Service, 342 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2DQ. Tel: 01803 407418.

BLIGHT
Angela. To a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, thinking of you today and always, all our love Graham, Mark, Emma and Kyle. xxxx

KNIGHT
Grace. Marjorie Grace, formerly of Churchill Way, Taunton passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on Sunday 22nd April aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Doug and very dear mum, grandmother and sister. She was a lady with a 'heart of gold' and will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Funeral Service to take place on Thursday 3rd May at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but for those wishing to remember Grace, donations for The League of Friends at Musgrove Park Hospital are being received by the Funeral Directors, Nigel K. Ford, North End, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5EB.