A FUNERAL service is to be held for 27-year-old Gary Powell who died following a traffic collision in Whitelackington on April 4.

The funeral for the "much loved father, husband, son, grandson and nephew" will be held at St Mary's Church Chard on April 18 at 11.30am. 

The service will be followed by a private cremation. 

The family have requested that those wishing to pay their respects do not bring flowers and instead make a donation to the Flying Colours Appeal (Yeovil Hospital Special Care Baby Unit) in memory of Gary. 

Donations should be made to A J Wakely and Sons Ltd, 45 Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2DN, or call 01460-67900