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

BAILEY. Reginald of Wembdon, Bridgwater, passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 17th October 2009, aged 80. Devoted husband of Constance. Funeral service will be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium today, 27th October 2009 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Salvation Army, may be sent to H. Biffen and Sons Ltd Funeral Directors, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater.

CLAPPERTON. Joan of North Petherton passed peacefully away on 23rd October, aged 81 years. Loving mother, mother-in-law, nan and great nan. The funeral service to be held at St Mary's Church, North Petherton on Friday 30th October at 10.30am followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Brainwave may be sent to A W Waterjohns and Son, Clare Street, North Petherton. TA6 6RG

OLIVER. Sarah Ellen (Nell) of Sydenham House, Bridgwater passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 23rd October 2009, aged 98 years. Nell will be sadly missed by her daughter Caryll, family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Monday 2nd November 2009 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Nell for The Donkey Sanctuary may be left at the crematorium or forwarded to Bridgwater Funeral Services, 15 Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4AU.

FEAR. Arnold (Arnie) of Bridgwater passed away peacefully at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on 24th October 2009, aged 75. A loving husband to Ann and devoted Dad and Grandad. Funeral arrangements are being made with H. Biffen and Sons Ltd, Funeral Directors, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater. Tel: (01278) 423333

SMITH. Frederick John, former Town Crier of Bridgwater, pased away peacefully at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on 23rd October 2009, aged 71. Loving husband of Shirley and devoted dad. Funeral arrangements are being made with H Biffen and Sons Ltd Funeral Directors, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater. Tel: 01278 423333.

Gilley. Jack of Bridgwater, passed away peacefully at his home on 19th October 2009, aged 81. Dear and loving husband of Margaret, dad to Susan, Sandra and Diane and a devoted grandad and great grandad, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 29th October 2009 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice may be sent to H. Biffen and Sons Ltd Funeral Directors, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater.

PAGE. Mark Steven, of Westonzoyland and formerly of Watchet, passed suddenly but peacefully away on October 20th, aged 42 years. A dearly loved son, brother, uncle and grandson. Funeral service will take place at Nether Stowey Parish Church on Friday October 30th at 11am, followed by burial. Flowers or donations if desired for B.I.B.I.C may be left at the Church or sent to Grandfield & Son Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1HZ.

PARTRIDGE f NOLAN Darren and Charlotte. Congratulations to both of you on the birth of Theo, a beautiful baby boy, born 14th October 2009, weighing 7lb 1oz. All our love Mum, Dave and Family. xxxxx

SCONE. Mary. Died 29th October 2008. Take her by the hand Lord, gently whisper in her ear, tell her that we miss her, how we wish that she was here. Let her know that she was special and how we loved her so. It broke our hearts to lose her, we didn't want to let her go. God bless, your heartbroken Children and Grandchildren.

TOTTLE. To a wonderful wife Jose and dear mum. Passed away October 28th 2005. Remembered everyday, love Pete, Mandy, Patrick, Matthew and Families.