Devon funeral notices: Life-long Exeter City fan, 53, dies after cancer battle
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
by Kirstie McCrum · DevonLiveA life-long Exeter City fan has been remembered in the latest Devon funeral notices. Andrew 'Andy' Brock, 53, died after a long fight with cancer, his loved ones say.
He has been described as a much-loved son and dearly-missed brother and will be 'greatly missed' by all those who knew and loved him.
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(Roy) Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the North Devon District Hospital on Thursday, October 3, 2024 aged 92. Loving husband to the late Kath, a devoted dad to Chris and Jennie, father-in-law to Julie, loved papa of Megan and Daniel and a dearest uncle.
Funeral service will be held at St Andrew's Church, Alwington on Friday, October 25 at 2.30pm followed by interment. Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, for Royal Devon Hospitals Charity by retiring collection or c/o Braddicks & Sherborne Funeral Directors, No 1 Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AF (01237) 477222 or at www.braddicksandsherborne.co.uk and click Obituaries.
(Geoff) Died October 8, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He will be sadly missed by his wife Sandy, daughter Lisa, son Paul and grandchildren Oscar Georgina and Tristan.
Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service Tel: 01752 848838.
(Roy) Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the North Devon District Hospital on Thursday, October 3, 2024 aged 92. Loving husband to the late Kath, a devoted dad to Chris and Jennie, father-in-law to Julie, loved papa of Megan and Daniel and a dearest uncle.
Funeral service will be held at St Andrew's Church, Alwington on Friday, October 25 at 2.30pm followed by interment. Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, for Royal Devon Hospitals Charity by retiring collection or c/o Braddicks & Sherborne Funeral Directors, No 1 Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AF (01237) 477222 or at www.braddicksandsherborne.co.uk and click Obituaries.
Peacefully on October 2, 2024 aged 78 at Torbay Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Ian.
Loving husband to Nicole. Dearly loved dad to Xavier and Chantal, and father-in-law to Sean and Zoë.
Treasured grandpa to Joshua, Dominic and Isabelle. Beloved brother to his late sister Ann, brother Clive and brother-in-law to John, Rachael, the late Jean, Renée, Claudine and Jean-Bernard.
A dear uncle and a good friend. He will be sadly missed. The family warmly invite you to a celebration of Ian's life on Tuesday, October 22 at 1.30pm at Torquay Crematorium.
Passed peacefully away on September 28, 2024 at the RD & E Hospital, Wonford. Loved dad and granddad of Sandie and Aimee, loving partner of Gillian.
A service of Thanksgiving will be held at Thorverton Parish Church on Friday, November 1 at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations for British Heart Foundation may be given by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk.
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Chris gained his angel wings with all his loved ones around him. Chris' legacy will live on in his four children, Ian, Donna, Amy and David; his nine grandchildren, Ty, Ben, Jaydyn, Maddie, Lottie, Ethan, Alfred, Oliver and Oscar; and his two great-granddaughters, Winter-Mai and Evie-Mai.
Deeply missed by wife Denise. Wherever you are, you are gone, but never forgotten.
Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium, Plymouth, Ceremony Room 1 on Monday, October 21, at 1pm. Donations can be made by visiting www.christopherbarrowdale.muchloved.com or by retiring collection on the day.
All proceeds will benefit the Plymouth Hospitals Charity. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.
(John) Aged 86 years peacefully at home in Langtree on October 3, 2024. Much loved husband of Eileen, dearest father of Janet and Andrew, David and Nicola devoted granfer of Adam and Bethany.
Funeral service at Langtree parish church on Tuesday, October 29 at 12pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Marie Curie by retiring collection or sent to N. Lock & Son, Black Torrington, EX21 5QD. Tel: 01409 231281 enquiries@normanlockandson.co.uk.
Andy peacefully at Green Tree Court Exeter on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 after a long fight with cancer. Andy passed away aged 53 years. Much loved son of Rita.
Dearly missed brother of Nick. A lifelong Exeter City and Liverpool fan.
He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Friday, November 1 at 2:30pm, St Peter’s Chapel.
Please come dressed as you wish. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Force Cancer Charity and The Donkey Sanctuary by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals, 298 Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 6HG or online.
(Smart) June 16, 1943 - October 8, 2024 Died peacefully at home in Paignton, aged 81, with her family by her side. #
Beloved wife to her late husband John, loving mum to Jane, Julie, Paul and Jason, and cherished grandmother of Georgia, Abigail and Tilly. She will be hugely missed by all the family. There will be a private cremation with no funeral.
(Neé Clark) November 5, 1952 - October 10, 2024 Aged 71 years. Devoted wife of Colin, loving mother to Christopher, Nicholas and Matthew.
Cherished grandmother to Harry, Marley, Josh, Harry and Isabelle. Beloved sister of Jennifer, Elizabeth, David and their families.
Missed beyond words, loved and missed friend to all who knew her. God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be, So He put his arms around you And whispered "come to me".
Susan's ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10.30am, Ceremony Room 2, The Park Crematorium, 205 Merafield Road PL7 1UQ. Family flowers only by request please, donations made in loving memory of Susan will benefit Cancer Research UK.
Family and friends are welcome to celebrate Susan's life following her cremation ceremony at The Parkway Sports Club, Ernesettle Lane, Plymouth PL5 2EY.
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 7, 2024, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Horace.
Loving mum of Malcolm, Stella and the late Hazel. Loving nanny and great nanny to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Cherished sister to her siblings. Funeral service to be held on Monday, October 21 at St Peter's Chapel, Exeter Crematorium at 12.30pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations to Marie Curie and Diabetes UK may be given by retiring collection or online. Co-op Funeralcare, 2 St Thomas Centre Exeter EX4 1DG#.
(Cannon) Peacefully at RD&E Hospital on October 11, 2024, aged 92 years. Much-loved wife of Robert (dec'd). Sister of Eileen (dec'd) and twin sister of Ethel (dec'd).
Cherished Mum of Sheila, Caroline and Helen and mother-in-law of Roger and Brian. Proud grandmother of Laura and Peter, Charlie and Cass, Callum and Laura, Frazer and Larissa and great grandmother of Sam, Jack, Lois, Lucie, Owen, Charlie and Alfie.
Loving auntie to all her nephews and nieces. Funeral service to be held at St Andrew's Church, Moretonhampstead on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11.30am. Donations to Devon Air Ambulance. Enquiries to Drew & Sons Funeral Directors 01647 231306.
Passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2024 aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of Phil (deceased) and a much loved Auntie.
Funeral Service at The Mustard Seed, Callington on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2pm followed by burial at Callington Cemetery. Family flowers only.
Donations if desired in memory of Betty are for The George Muller Charitable Trust and may be made through the retiring collection. All other enquiries to C P Coombe Funeralcare, Callington. Tel: 01579 383349.
of Exmouth, Devon died on September 30, aged 82 years. Retired solicitor and Chairman of the Norman Family Charitable Trust and the Gibbons Charitable Trusts.
Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth on Thursday, October 24 at 11:30am, followed by private cremation. No flowers please but if desired donations by retiring collection to Rest Haven, Gussiford lane, Exmouth will be appreciated.
Any enquiries to Crews and Son Funeral Service, Crews House, 16 Tower Street, Exmouth EX8 1NT 01395 225522.
Peacefully on October 9, 2024, aged 79 years of Liskeard. Beloved wife of Mike (Jim) and dear mum of Sarah.
Cremation service will take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Wednesday, November 6 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu if desired for British Heart Foundation by way of retiring collection or cheques made payable to the charity can be sent c/o Ugalde and Son Funeral Directors Trelawney House Heathlands Road Liskeard PL14 4DH.
Margaret Anne DRAPER (Nee Merrifield)
(Nee Merrifield) In Loving Memory, March 15, 1931 to September 25, 2024. Margaret died peacefully in the presence of family members at the Lister Hospital Stevenage, aged 93, after a short illness.
A cremation will take place at Harwood Park Stevenage on October 30, 2024 at 1.15pm. Rest in peace my love until we meet again.
Doug, Martin, Judi, Sarah, Brett, Richard, Viki, Alivia, Emili, Ava and Jacob. Enquiries via Austin's Funeral Directors 01438 316623.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marion Drew, at Derriford Hospital on September 19, 2024, aged 84. She was a treasured mum to Wendy and Paul (deceased), a cherished nan to Julie and Joanne, and partners Adrian and Billy, and a much-loved great-nan to Dylan and Kyle, a much loved auntie to Brenda and Paul, Graeme and Sheilagh, great aunt to Kevin and Beth, Ryan and Tanisha, Lee, Charlie and Brandon.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.
A private family service is to be held for Marion, the family have requested no flowers please, however if desired donations in Marion’s memory can be made to The British Heart Foundation. The family would like to invite you to a wake they are holding at The Seven Stars in Tamerton Foliot, at 12 o’clock on Friday, October 25.
All enquiries to Southwest Funeral Care, 333 Southway Centre, Plymouth, PL6 6QR, Tel 01752 651020.
Passed away peacefully at home on 25th September 2024 aged 80. Dearest husband and soulmate of his wife Sheila. Beloved dad of Philip and Leah, son-in-law Luke and dear grandson Reubyn and Buddy the dog. Loving brother to Michael and David and sister Margaret and families. We will celebrate Derek’s life at his funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 11:30am, St Peter’s Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for The Barn Owl Trust by retiring collection, sent c/o LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter, EX2 8HH, or direct online to: https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/support-us/donate/
It is with great sadness that Margaret, Rebecca, Julie, Maddison, Gary and Allen have lost a husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law. He was loved by not only his family but the many people he knew over the years.
We look forward to seeing Michael again soon when the Kingdom rules over the Earth. Michael's wishes for a direct cremation.
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Derriford Hospital aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Kjell, mum of Debbie and mother-in-law of Alun.
Proud gran of Andrew, Robert, Richard and Lucy. Proud great gran of Oscar, Oliver, Isaac, Ada, Jacob and Imogen.
Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room Two, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Thursday, October 31 at 10:30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Plymouth Hospitals General Charity (Keep Me Close Appeal) may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate.
All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676.
On September 29, 2024, peacefully passed away at Red Gables Residential Home aged 95 years of Bude. Loving wife of the late Ken, dear mum of Carole and John, Vanessa and Derek, dearest nan and great nan.
Funeral Service at Bude Methodist Church on Friday, October 25 at 1pm. Family flowers only please.
Donations may be given in Rosa's memory to Bude Memory Café or Bude Methodist Church by retiring collection or c/o Denise Wellington Funeral Services, Thornelea, St Anne's Hill, Bude, Cornwall. EX23 0LT. Tel: 01288 359277.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ian. Ian sadly passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 aged 68 years.
A beloved father to Stephanie and Ben, loving grandad to Joe, Frankie and Isla. Cremation service will be held on Monday, October 21 at 10am at the The Park, Plympton PL7 1UQ.
The family invite you to join them for refreshments at The Windmill, Leigham. Floral tributes may be sent to Coop Funeral Care, Crownhill. Collection/donations welcome in aid of British Heart Foundation.
All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ 01752303830.
Passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, at Lorna House Care Home, aged 93 years. Will be dearly missed by her sister Mary, and family.
Joyce's funeral service will be held at Torquay Crematorium on Wednesday, October 23 at 3:30pm. Floral tributes welcome, donations to the work of Rowcroft Hospice are preferred by retiring collection. Torbay and District Funeral Service 11 Babbacombe Road Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3SB 01803 315 005.
On October 4, 2024, peacefully at his home after a long illness, Bryan, aged 77 years, formerly of Towell Farm, Merton. Beloved husband of Diana, dear dad of Jackie and Martin and James and Sarah and loving grampsie to Jake, Ellie and Jessica.
Funeral service at All Saints Parish Church, Merton on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 2.00pm, followed by private interment. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu, if desired, for the North Devon Hospice and Marie Curie may be made at the service or sent to R Gist & Son, 18 Castle Street, Torrington, EX38 8EZ.
(Eddie) On Saturday, October 5, 2024 at home aged 84 years. Dearest husband of the late Doreen, devoted father of the late Colin and much-loved father of Michael.
Family funeral service. Enquiries to M. Sillifant & Sons. 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD Online: https://edgarhardiman.muchloved.com.
Passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2024, after a long illness aged 29 years. Much loved son of Suzanne, stepson of Ian, dearest brother of Jade, Natalie, George and the late Daniel, father to Cain and son of the late Nick.
He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service on Friday, November 1, 2024 Heavitree Parish Church (St Michael & All Angels Church, Heavitree) 1pm. Followed by Private Burial at Mortonhampstead Cemetery. https://harryhamlyn.muchloved.com
On October 15, 2024 Died peacefully at Meadow Bank Care Home aged 82 years. Will be sadly missed by all.
Funeral service and committal at Charnock Richard Crematorium on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to Alzheimer's Society.
Any queries or if you are able to attend Please contact: Emma Evans Funeral Service 56 Liverpool Road Penwortham Tel - 01772 237536.
Passed away peacefully at Torbay Hospital on Wednesday, October 9, aged 100. Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
(of Kingsbridge) Peacefully passed away on October 3, 2024, aged 87 years. Loving dad to Blake and an adored grandad of four.
Funeral service to be held at The Park Crematorium, Plympton on Wednesday, October 30, at 3.30pm. Family flowers only.
Donations in Mark's memory for Cancer Research UK may be made by retiring collection or via www.morrisbros.co.uk. Enquiries: Morris Bros Funeral Directors, Lakeside, Tavistock PL19 0AZ Tel 01822 612023.
Pilla died peacefully on October 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Anthony.
Mother, grandmother and great grandmother, greatly missed by us all. Funeral at 2pm on October 18 at St Michael's Church, Doddiscombsleigh. No flowers. Donations to The Farming Community Network.
Passed away at home on October 6, 2024, aged 77 years. Very dear husband of Marilyn, a loving dad and stepdad.
He is very sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral Service at The North Devon Crematorium on Tuesday. October 29, 11.40am followed by private interment at the Bear Street Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if you wish, for the North Devon Hospice and ChemoHero at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son Ltd, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 aged 82 years. Christine will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
A service to celebrate Christine's life will be held at Torquay Crematorium, Hele Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QG on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:30am.
Family flowers only. Donation if desired will be going to Alzheimer's Society can be made by retiring collection. Enquiries to Maunders Funeral Service 27 Well Street Paignton Devon TQ3 3AW Tel: 01803 556581.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Angela Johnson. The funeral service for Angela will take place at Torquay Crematorium on Monday, October 28 at 2:30pm.
Donations made on the day by retiring collection in memory of Angela will go to the hardworking efforts of the Hectors House Cat Charity Angela will be missed by all that knew her. Coop Funeralcare Torquay 79-85 Barton Road, Torquay, TQ27NY.
Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 3, 2024 aged 89 years. Formally a wedding photographer.
A private service will take place, any donations are for The British Heart Foundation which may be given by online at www.kjlackfuneralservice.co.uk or sent to: K.J. Lack Family Funeral Service. 153 St Marychurch Road, Plainmoor, Torquay. TQ1 3HW Tel: 01803 313200.
Peacefully at home on September 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Jean aged 72 years.
A much-loved mum to Johnston (deceased), Violet and Harry, mother-in-law to Pete and a dear nanny to Chloe, Matthew and William. "I keep in my heart the love of the past, for there it was planted forever to last."
Funeral service at Exeter and Devon Crematorium, St Paul's Chapel, on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Marie Curie may be given by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk.
LANGDON Margery 'Ruth' Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Rosehill House, St Blazey, Ruth aged 93 years. Formerly of Biscovey Road, Par.
Beloved wife of Austen (deceased). She will be greatly missed by those who loved her.
A Service of Thanksgiving for Ruth's life will be held at Leek Seed Methodist Chapel, St Blazey Gate on Monday, October 28 at 10.30am. Donations if desired, will be greatly received for Leek Seed Methodist Chapel by the donation box at the service.
Any enquiries to: Personal Choice Funerals, 117 Par Green, Par, PL24 2AG. Tel: 01726 815050.
Wife of the late Reg Lawrence, passed away at the North Devon District Hospital on September 25, 2024, aged 96 years. A private funeral service has taken place.
Passed away at North Devon District Hospital on October 4, 2024, aged 90 years, with his son present. Dearly loved Dad and Grandad, he will be deeply missed.
The funeral service is to take place at North Devon Crematorium, Rowan Chapel, on Friday, November 1 at 12:20pm. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to South Molton Funeralcare on 01769 572476.
Mervyn Mitchell, of Pentire, closed his eyes for the last time on Monday, October 7, 2024 aged 82. He died in peace with his beloved wife Rachel, son Martin and daughter Ruth, by his bedside while in sight of his Village Green, Fistral beach and the ocean beyond.
Mervyn grew up in Portsmouth with his sister Wendy and brother Paul. He was a much respected civil engineer, local campaigner and artist.
Along with this, he was also a beloved husband, father, grandfather and family man. He will be greatly missed for his love, tenacity, and distinctly Mervyn humour by all who knew and loved him.
He will leave The Greens by Fistral steps for the final time from 10:30am on the morning of Monday, October 21. All are welcome to the funeral service, which will be held at 11am at St Michael's Church, St Michael's Rd, Newquay.
This will be followed by a private interment. Refreshments with family, friends, neighbours and workmates - past and present - at The Esplanade Hotel, Pentire, from 1pm. All should feel very welcome.
Donations to Salvation Army / Leprosy Mission can be made online via the Memory Giving website, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626.
(Clarke) Passed away suddenly, but peacefully after a long illness on October 2, 2024 at Torbay Hospital aged 75 years. Avril is missed and loved by all the family.
Funeral service will be held at Torquay Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 12.30pm Followed by interment in the Cemetery. PLEASE WEAR BRIGHT COLOURS.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for PDSA may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson 147 Babbacombe Road Torquay, TQ1 3SU Tel: 01803 329494.
Sadly passed away on October 3, 2024, aged 86 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Brian.
Much loved and loving mum, mother-in-law, nan, nanny looney, sister and auntie. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to be held at St Thomas Parish Church on Thursday, October 24 at 12noon followed by private committal. Family flowers only please.
Donations to British Heart Foundation may be given online. Co-op Funeralcare, 2 St Thomas, Exeter EX4 1DG.
Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, at St James's Lodge aged 91 years. Loving wife of David (deceased).
Devoted partner of Edgar. Special mum of Nicola and Steven.
Loving mother-in-law of Graham. Proud gran of Ryan, Corinne and Kelly.
Dearly loved sister of Kenneth (deceased). Great gran to Yasmin, Maisie, Connie, Brooke and Elodie.
Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room Two, 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth, PL7 1UQ on Monday, October 28 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Stroke Association may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate.
All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676.
Passed away suddenly in Plymouth. A loving husband to Carole, loving Father to Katy, father-in-law to Darren and the best grandad to Olivia.
Funeral to take place at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday, November 4, 2024 - 11.15am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to St Luke's Hospice, Plymouth.
All enquiries to Co-op funeralcare, 12-14 Morshead Road, Crownhill, Plymouth. PL6 5AJ 01752 303830.
(Pat) Peacefully on October 8, 2024 at the RD & E Hospital, Wonford. Pat aged 73 years.
Loving wife of the late Terry, dear sister of Linda and dearest sister-in-law of Jean and Len. A much-loved auntie of Mark, Julie, Simon, Adrian and Simon.
She will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Friday, October 25 at 1pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Royal Osteoporosis Society by retiring collection , sent to LeRoy Funerals 298 Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 6HG. or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk.
(Butch) Passed away peacefully on October 2, surrounded by his loving family at his home, Whittingham Road, (formerly of Hele Bay), Ilfracombe. Dearly beloved husband of the late Erica.
A devoted father of David (Elaine), a much-loved grandfather to Harrison (Amy), Jason (Danielle), a loving great grandfather to Maddison, Oliver and Luna and dear companion to Rosemary. Service at North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple, on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:40am.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for North Devon Hospice c/o A.D. Williams Funeral Directors, Portland St, Ilfracombe, EX34 9NL. (01271) 866332 Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.
On Friday, October 4, 2024, passed away at King Charles Court, Falmouth. Paul aged 81 years of Stithians.
Much-loved husband of Margaret (deceased), a dear father to James and Sharon and a caring papa to Sophie, Henry and Alice. Sadly missed by all family and friends.
Funeral service to be held at Veryan Parish Church on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 1:30pm followed by interment. Family flowers only, donations if so desired for Parkinson's UK, by retiring collection or c/o Paul Sherris Funeral Services, West Terrace, Hayle, TR27 4JS. Tel. 01736 753969.
Passed away peacefully at Torbay Hospital on September 29, 2024, aged 72 years. Devoted husband of Wendy.
A loving dad, grandad and great grandad to all his boys. David will be sadly missed by his dear brother, family and friends.
A service to celebrate David's life will be held at Torquay Crematorium on Thursday, October 24 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Parkinson's UK may be made online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or sent care of Neil Edwards, Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram Family Funeral Service, 230 Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2HN. Tel: 01803 552112.
Passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2024 at Mayflower House Care Home, aged 98 years. Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium, Chapel Room 1 on Monday, October 21 at 11am.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for The Elder Tree. Co-op Funeralcare Devonport Plymouth PL2 1AQ Tel: 01752 565102.
Rita sadly passed away on October 2, 2024 at Woodland Villa Care Home. Aged 80 years.
Loving mother of Katherine and Nicholas. Forever In Our Hearts. Never Forgotten.
Funeral will take place on Friday, October 25, 11am at The Park Crematorium, Room 1 205 Merafield Rd Plymouth PL7 1UQ. Donations would be warmly received in aid of The Red Cross and can be made by retiring collection.
All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Rd Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ Tel: 01752 303830.
Aged 93 years. Sheila sadly passed away at Devonshire House Care Home with her family by her side.
Sheila was a loving mum, nan and great nan to all her family. Forever in our hearts. Never forgotten.
Special thanks to the carers and staff at Devonshire House for all their love and care over the last few years. Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium, Plymouth, Ceremony Room 2 on Monday, October 28 at 10:30am.
Close family flowers only. Donations would be greatly received in aid of Bernardo's and can be made by retiring collection. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.
Passed away after a long illness at St Luke's Hospice, Plymouth on October 3, 2024, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Keith and loving sister of Sue and brother-in-law Charlie, she will be greatly missed.
Funeral service to be held at The Park Crematorium, (Ceremony Room 2), Merafield Road, Plympton PL7 1UQ on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11.30am. Either flowers or donations if desired for St Luke's Hospice, Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson, Plymstock, PL9 9BR Tel: 01752 404042.
Died suddenly at home on Monday, September 30, 2024. Much-loved wife of Geoff.
Loving mum to Jane and Elizabeth. Nanny and Nanny Nanny to Alex, Kai, Jake, Karl, Natasja, Emillee and Alice.
Funeral service to take place at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Friday, November 1 at 2.20 pm. No flowers please, but donations welcome for the British Heart Foundation at the service or c/o H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338.
Passed away peacefully at Consort Nursing Home on October 6, 2024, aged 65 years. Much loved wife of Bruce, sister to Colin and sister in law to Susan, Charlie, Ian and Clare.
Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 12:00pm. Family flowers only please but, if desired, donations to Alzheimer's Society may be made via retiring collection.
All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare Crownhill 12-14 Morshead Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5AJ 01752 303830.
known as Frank sadly passed away at the age of 94 years on October 4, 2024. Much loved dad to Lisa, grandad to Kieran and Kayley.
The funeral service will take place at St. Brannocks Church, Braunton, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 12noon. Any enquiries please contact L. Clarke & Sons, 1 Caen Shopping Precinct, Braunton, EX33 1EE. Tel: 01271 813526.
On September 29, 2024 aged 50 years. Beloved son of Basil and Marion, brother of the late Neil and Marcus, father of Hollie and Ryan and stepdad of Lacey.
You will be sadly missed by your family and friends. Thank you to everybody involved.
Lots of love from Mum and Dad. Funeral Service at The Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Thursday, October 24 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for MIND c/o A.White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ.
George William John (of East Street, Bishops Tawton) SHAPLAND
(of East Street, Bishops Tawton ) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Shapland of East Street, Bishops Tawton. George passed peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on October 1, 2024.
George was a devoted husband to Christine, loving Father to Paul and Jayne, loving grandfather to Chris, Dom, Hele, Tom and Ben. A dear friend who will be dearly missed by many.
A service to celebrate George's life will be held on Monday, October 28 at 11:40am at the North Devon Crematorium. Traditional black attire is not necessary.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations made in George's memory to North Devon Hospice which may be given at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.
Janet 'Jenny' SKINNARD (née Russell)
(née Russell) On Friday, October 4, 2024, passed away unexpectedly, aged 83 years of Truro. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, treasured mother of Daphne and Andrew and proud grandmother of Florence, Louis, Alfie, Jacob and Indigo.
A celebration of her life will take place at Truro Cathedral on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 3pm. No flowers by request.
Donations if desired for Young and Talented Cornwall: The Lord Lieutenant's Fund, may be made via memorygiving.com or by retiring collection. Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro TR1 2EQ Tel 01872 274021.
Originally from Landkey. Passed away at his Norwich home on Sunday, October 13 with family by his side, age 68.
Much loved. Funeral service to be held at Earlham Crematorium, Norwich on Tuesday, October 29 at 4.30 pm. Funeral Directors, Shayne Stork Family Funeral Services 01603 702702.
Floral tributes, if you wish, through Libby Ferris Flowers, Norwich 01603 886123.
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 6, 2024, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Tom, treasured stepmum to David, mother-in-law to Luci and incredible nanny to Tia, El, Reudi and Sabre.
Sanne will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A celebration of Sanne's life will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at The Exeter and Devon Crematorium, at 2.30 pm St Peter's Chapel.
Family flowers only, donations if desired for Force Cancer Charity, a cause close to Sanne and one that she herself spent many years supporting, donations can be made by retiring collection, or may be sent to Walter H Squires & Son 27 Higher Street, Cullompton, EX15 1AJ.
Passed away peacefully at home with her family, aged 88 years, on September 21, 2024 after a short illness. Devoted wife of the late John, and much-loved mother, mother-in-law and treasured grandmother.
Rosemary will be missed by her family and throughout her community. A commemoration service will be held at the church of St Peter and St Paul in Ermington on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 12:30pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Luke's Hospice, Marie Curie or Cancer Research UK would be welcome and may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson, Ivybridge. PL21 0DB. Tel: 01752 690909.
Passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, aged 84 years, with her husband Dennis and daughters Helen and Marisa at her side. Celebration of Life service will take place at the Carlton Hotel, Ilfracombe at 12pm on Wednesday, October 23, followed by her wake at the same venue.
Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Research may be given at the service or c/o William Pearce & Son, 3 Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8BL. 01271 862242. Informal dress please.
Fell asleep at her home, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley, devoted mother of Pat and Jean, mother-in-law of Philip, dear gran of Steven and Martin, great gran of Lily, Ella and Jasmine.
Funeral service will be held at Northlew Methodist Chapel, on Tuesday, October 29 at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are for Northlew Methodist Chapel, by retiring collection, or sent c/o Albery & Redstone Funeral Directors, 15 East Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AS Tel: 01837 55299.
(Dick) On October 5, 2024 peacefully in Hospital aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, dad of Richard and Susan, and a loving grandad and great grandad.
Funeral Service on Thursday, October 24, 2024 Exeter Crematorium 1.30pm in St Peter's Chapel. No flowers please.
Donations if desired for Hospiscare or Cancer Research UK by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD Online: https://richard-vincent.muchloved.com.
Unexpectedly at home on September 25, 2024, Ron, aged 92 years. Loving husband to Margaret (deceased).
Dearest dad of Penny, Sarah, Tim and Tom, adored grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Wednesday, October 23 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Ron for Macmillan Nurses may be made through the retiring collection or sent to J H Spry & Sons, 28 Holster Yard, Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon. EX20 4BS.
Passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024 at St Luke's Hospice, aged 87 years. Devoted wife to Raymond (deceased).
Dearly loved mother to Catherine (deceased) and Christopher, and mother-in-law to Carol and Martin. Treasured grandmother to Emma, Rachel, and Sunny.
Also, dear sister to Roy, David (deceased) and Tony (deceased). Funeral Service to take place on October 24 at St Budeaux Methodist Church at 12:30pm, followed by cremation at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 2 at 1:30pm.
Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received by The Stroke Association. Lovingly remembered by all who knew her. St Budeaux Funeralcare 72 Victoria Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1RF 01752 362222.
Passed away at Cornerways Care Home on September 28, 2024 aged 84 years. Devoted wife of David (deceased), wonderful mum to Nicky and Judith and a loving grandma and great-grandma.
She will be sadly missed by all the family and those who knew her. Special thanks to Cornerways for all their loving care, support and kindness.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at Torquay Crematorium on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society can be made online with Gift Aid at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques payable to the charity can be sent care of Dominic Loram, Stockman & Loram Family Funeral Service, 230 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2HN. 01803 552112
In Memoriams
Carol (27 Nov 1950 - 13 Oct 2016) HILL (Jennings)
(Jennings) (November 27, 1950 - Oct over 13, 2016) In memory of a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great gran. Missed and loved by everyone. Alan. Richard, Anna & Connie. Raymond, Diana, PJ, DJ, Ellie-Mae, Karalyn, Eithan and Spencer.
October 21, 2023 In loving memory Mary x
Acknowledgements
Sheila and family would like to thank everyone who donated to the Kidney Unit at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, we are overwhelmed at the total of £1735. Also, a special thanks to Jonathan Blackmore who carried out David's wishes perfectly and to Amanda St John for the sincere way she delivered the service.
And lastly a special thanks from Adrian, David's son who is awaiting a Kidney transplant. The whole family would like to thank everyone for all their kindness and support shown.
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