The Somerset County Gazette published 12 death notices last week.
Every week, the County Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.
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 County Gazette:
Carolyn Mary Pole
Carolyn Mary Pole (née Hutchins), widow of the late Keith Pole, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday the 28th of July. Carolyn is survived by her brother Christopher.
Read Carolyn Mary Pole's full death notice
Alexander Waugh
Alexander Waugh died peacefully at home on Monday 22nd July 2024 aged 60. A funeral service will be held at the Church of St Michael, Milverton on Thursday 8th August at 3pm.
Read Alexander Waugh's full death notice
Ian Frank Kingswood
Ian Frank Kingswood (22nd October 1932 - 21st July 2024): Ian passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital, on Sunday 21st July, aged 91. Already much missed and lovingly remembered by his children Julian, and Annie and grandchildren Matthew, Charley and Briony. Ian proudly served our country as an Army officer achieving the rank of Lt Col. (REME) before moving to Taunton to work as County Transport Manager.
Read Ian Frank Kingswood's full death notice
Diana Jane Rankin Wilson
Diana Jane Rankin Wilson sadly died on 13th July 2024, aged 92. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric Wilson, mother of Fiona, mother-in-law of Howard, and grandmother of William, George and Harriet.
Read Diana Jane Rankin Wilson's full death notice
Frank Dent
Frank Dent, of Wiveliscombe, passed away peacefully at his home on 26th July 2024, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Eve and much loved by all the family.
Read Frank Dent's full death notice
Jennie Hamar
Jennie Hamar, of Hillcommon, died on 23rd July 2024, aged 97 years. Loving and devoted wife of the late John Hamar, mum to Stephen and Karen, grandma to Rick and Tori and great grandma to Harry, Lily and Lois.
Read Jennie Hamar's full death notice
Jean Barrington
Jean Barrington, of Blackborough, passed away peacefully at home on 10th July 2024, aged 74. Loving and much loved Wife of Ray, Mum of Martin and Andrew, Nan of Jake, Alex, Carly, Dan and Eve and great Nanny of Vinnie, Tilly and Max.
Read Jean Barrington's full death notice
Cecil Fredrick John Cross
Cecil Fredrick John Cross, of West Bagborough, passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital with his loving family by his side on 17th July 2024, aged 96 years. Cecil will be greatly missed by his devoted wife Margaret, daughter Sandra, granddaughter Tracey and partner Paul, grandson Wayne and partner Rachel, great grandchildren Josh, Belle and…
Read Cecil Fredrick John Cross's full death notice
Susan Jean Townend
Susan Jean Little Sue Townend passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 23rd July 2024, aged 69 years. Beloved sister of the late John Townend, she will be remembered with love by her family and friends.
Read Susan Jean Townend's full death notice
Roger Stark
Roger Stark Formerly of Bishops Lydeard, Taunton passed peacefully away at Mountbatten Nursing Home on 22nd July 2024, aged 76 years. Widower of Carol and a much loved father, grandfather and brother.
Read Roger Stark's full death notice
Joan Diane Speke
Joan Speke Diane Passed away peacefully on 3rd July 2024 aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter, mum and grandma.
Read Joan Diane Speke's full death notice
Mary Burrows
Burrows Mary, 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. Funeral at St George's RC Church, Billet Street, Taunton at 12 midday, Friday 9th August.
Read Mary Burrows's full death notice
More death notices
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