Taunton area death notices from the Somerset County Gazette

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the Somerset County Gazette:

Mary Burrows

Mary Burrows, treasured mother of Sheila and Neil, beloved Nan of Leith and Carina, great-grandmother of Frankie, cherished mother-in-law to Steve, died peacefully at home with family on 19th July 2024, aged 97.
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Gerald Hewitt

Gerald (Gerry) Hewitt, of Wellington, passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 18th July 2024. Dearly beloved husband of the late June, wonderful dad of Mark & Paula, father-in-law to Jon, amazing granddad to Jake, Max and Lottie & doting great grandad to Tilly, Ophelia & Etta.
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Susan Mary, (Née Ulrico, Née Ford) Tripp

Susan Mary Tripp (Née Ulrico, Née Ford), of Taunton, passed away peacefully at Bridgwater Community Hospital with her loving sister Jane by her side on 18th July 2024, aged 75 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late David.
Read Susan Mary, (Née Ulrico, Née Ford) Tripp's full death notice

Dorothy (Jean), Bartlett

Dorothy (Jean) Bartlett, formerly of Kings Farm North Petherton, sadly passed away on 29th June 2024 at The Rosary Nursing Home, Bridgwater aged 96 years. Dearly loved mum to Cherry and grandmother to Donna.
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John Foster

John "Johnny" Foster Of Wellington, passed away at home on 9th July 2024, aged 90. Much loved husband of June, father of Neil, Heather, Dawn and Martin and a dear grandfather and great grandfather.
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Josephine Chave

Josephine Chave, of Hangeridge Farm, passed away at St Benedict's Nursing Home, Glastonbury on 9th July 2024, aged 88. Much loved wife, mum and nanny.
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June Dodd

June Dodd, of Ham, Creech St Michael, Taunton, passed peacefully away at home, on Monday 15th July 2024, aged 85 years.
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Audrey Naomi Thomas (Née Barnfield)

Audrey Naomi Thomas (née Barnfield) Formerly of Taunton and Wellington, passed peacefully away at Calway House on 15th July 2024 aged 93 years.
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Janet Lanigan

Janet Lanigan passed away on the 14th July 2024 following a short illness. She was much loved and will be missed by all her family and those who knew her.
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Brenda Bagley

Brenda Bagley, of Taunton, passed peacefully away on 21st July 2024, aged 91 years. Widow of Cyril and a much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
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Jean Lang

Jean Lang, of Creedwell Orchard, Milverton, passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 17th July 2024, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Lang and a much loved Mum, Nan & Great Nan.
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Raymond John Hancock

Raymond John Hancock (8th February 1940 - 12th July 2024) passed peacefully away at Beauchamp House, on Friday 12th July, aged 84. Ray's Funeral Service will take place at Taunton Crematorium on Monday 5th August at 10.
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Brenda Mary Williams

Brenda Mary Williams, of Shakespeare Avenue, passed away peacefully at Calway House on Saturday 6th July 2024 aged 97 years. A Kind Aunt and Great Aunt, she was loved by many and will be sadly missed.
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Peter Smith

Peter Smith peacefully passed away on 26th June 2024, aged 90 years. Now reunited with his beloved, Caryl and his daughter in-law, Ali.
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Jacqueline Anne Sims

Jacqueline Anne Sims, of Taunton, passed away Peacefully on Wednesday 10th July 2024, aged 77 years. Loved by all who knew her, she will be greatly missed.
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Nathan Hope

Nathan Hope passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on 12th July 2024, aged 45 years. A beloved husband to Kirsten and a loving father to Ethan and Finley.
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William Durham

William "Bill" Durham, of Taunton, passed away Peacefully on Tuesday 16th July 2024, aged 96 years. Loved by all who knew him, he will be greatly missed.
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Jacqueline Lilian Day

Jacqueline "Jackie" Lilian Day, (née Abbott), formerly of Nynehead, passed away peacefully in Hampshire on 25th June 2024, aged 82. Much loved and missed by her friends, family and only son, Robert .
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Susan Margaret Bates

Susan Margaret Bates passed away at home on 19 June 2024, aged 80 years. Sister to Jenny and Heather and aunt to Peggy, she will be sadly missed by family and friends and remembered for her dedication to nature conservation.
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Violet Taylor

Violet Taylor, of Bishops Lydeard and formerly of Combe Florey and West Bagborough, passed peacefully away at home on 28th June 2024, aged 88 years. Reunited with her husband Frank.
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Kitty Elson

Kitty Elson, of Lyngford Road, Taunton, peacefully at her home, on Thursday 11th July 2024, aged 90 years. Widow of the late Jim & a much loved Mum, Granny & Great Granny to Caitlin.
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Valerie Patricia Adam

Valerie Patricia Adam, of Sherford, Taunton, passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital aged 90. Dearly loved Mother to Robert, James, William, and Matthew.
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Robert Andrews

Robert (Bob) Andrews, of Taunton, sadly passed away peacefully at Musgrove Hospital on the 29th of June 2024.
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John Redvers Webber

John Redvers Webber, of Taunton, known as Redvers, passed away peacefully on Friday 28th June 2024 aged 95 years.
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Sylvia Harvey

Sylvia Harvey, of Greenway, Monkton Heathfield, passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 21st June 2024, aged 90 years. A dearly beloved wife of the late John and sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends.
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Elisabeth Frances Tustian

Elisabeth Frances (Liz) Tustian, of Wiveliscombe, formerly of Bulland Ford, and Bolham Water died peacefully at home on Friday 5th July. Dearly loved wife of Brian, wonderful mother to Lisa, Joanna and Neil and most excellent Granny to Angus, Luca, Eliza, Kitty, Ivo, Spike, Lara, Edie and Theo.
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Pamela Avril Mary Boyle

Pamela Avril Mary Boyle (7th June 1937 - 30th June 2024) passed away peacefully at Aspen Court Care Home on 30th June 2024. Dearly loved mum to Virginia, Philip and Michael and Nanna, great Nanna and great great Nanna Pam.
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Hilary Hooper

Hilary Hooper, of East Nynehead, passed away peacefully on 20th June 2024, aged 80. Beloved wife of the late Mervyn, mum of Daren (dec'd) and Sarah, a dear grandma to her eight grandchildren and sister to Alan.
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Ron Bowyer

Ron Bowyer, of Taunton, a retired postman, passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 5th July 2024, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen, dad of Jo and Matthew, father-in-law of Jon, grandad to Annabelle, Ryan and Toby, he will be missed by all who knew him.
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Audrey May Bayliss

Audrey May Bayliss passed away peacefully on 27th June at Home aged 99 years. Widow of the late Arthur Thomas (Peter) BAYLISS Loving Mother of Ann & Graham, Grandmother to Angela, Sheila, Stephen, Neil & Amanda, Also Great-Grandmother & Great-Great-Grandmother.
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Julia Steer

Julia Steer, of Taunton, sadly passed away peacefully at Musgrove Hospital on the 25th of June 2024.
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Alison Perry

Alison Perry, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on 1st July 2024, aged 69 years. She will be hugely missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting her, and especially by her beloved husband Bill and daughters Carolyn and Nicola.
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Dorothy Louisa Cattel

Dorothy Louisa Cattel passed away after a short illness on 29th June 2024, aged 96. Beloved wife of the late Jim, wonderful mother of Diana, David and Janet, mother-in-law of Lloyd, Mary and Neil as well as a dear grandmother and great grandmother.
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David Howe

David Howe passed away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 27th June 2024, aged 85 years. A much loved father who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
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Shirley Anne McCartney

Shirley Anne McCartney (29th October 1941 - 16th June 2024): It is with great sadness that we will be saying our final goodbye following the sudden passing of our dear Mum Shirley McCartney. The Celebration of mums' life will be taking place at Taunton Crematorium on Thursday 11th July at 2.
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Barrie Pope

Barrie Pople, of Northgate, Wiveliscombe, passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 30th June 2024, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Pope and a much loved dad, grandad and great grandad.
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Brian Savory

Brian Savory, of Taunton, passed peacefully away at Yeovil Hospital, on Thursday 13th June 2024, aged 91 years. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.
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Ralph Johnson

Ralph Johnson, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 19th June 2024 aged 79 years. Loved by all who knew him, he will be greatly missed.
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Michael Leslie Screech

Michael Leslie Screech (2nd January 1947 - 21st June 2024), of Taunton, passed peacefully away at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday 21st June, aged 77. RIP.
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Doreen Beryl Jolly

Doreen Beryl Jolly (7th April 1929 - 16th June 2024): Beryl, beloved wife of the late Keith James Jolly and much loved mother of Alistair, Mark and Ruth, passed peacefully away at Beauchamp House, on Sunday 16th June, aged 95. RIP.
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Francis George Sweeting

Francis George Sweeting, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Friday 21st June 2024 aged 90 years. Loved by all, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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Phil Heal

Phil Heal, of Wellington, passed away at home on 20th June 2024, aged 71. He will be sadly missed by Janet, his family and his friends.
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Stephen Bond

Stephen Bond, a heritage consultant, of Langley Marsh, Wiveliscombe, and formerly of Upton, passed away suddenly at his home on 20th June 2024, aged 69 years. Dearly loved partner to Helen, a much loved Dad to Lucy and Roanna, and brother to Sue.
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Christine Elaine Short

Christine Elaine Short (formerly Salisbury) passed peacefully away at home on 7th June 2024, age 85 years. Loving Mum and Nanny.
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Francis (Frank) Anderson

Francis (Frank) Anderson, of Taunton, a former Art Teacher at Castle School, passed away peacefully at home on 27th June 2024, aged 93 years. Dearly loved and missed by his family and those who cared for him and reunited with Liz, his wife.
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Freda Smallwood

Freda Smallwod, of Street, passed away suddenly but peacefully at Yeovil Hospital on the 22nd June 2024. Aged 82 years.
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