Tributes have been paid to more than 60 people from around Devon in this week's death and funeral notices. Among them is James 'Jamie' Picken from Torquay, who died at the age of 43 after what his family describe as a "truly amazing life".
Every week we publish the Devon death and funeral notices, paying tribute to cherished members of our community who have died. Last week, more than 70 heartfelt messages were left to lost loved ones, including 52-year-old Neil Martin from Torquay. His family described him as a "cherished son and brother, a beloved nephew and a friend to all who knew him."
The notices, along with in memoriams and acknowledgements, first appear on funeral-notices.co.uk, which can be used as a permanent online space to remember lost loved ones. People can also add their own tributes, photos and donations, should they wish to do so.
The most up-to-date death and funeral notices in Devon can be found here. Below are the notices from earlier this week:
Death Notices
Richard Colin ASHTON
Passed away on 23rd March 2024 aged 71 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at St. Michaels Churchyard, Landrake on Monday 8th April 2024 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for R.S.P.B can be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6AB. Tel: 01752 848838
Norman Henry BAKER
Passed away on the 23rd March 2024 at the R.D.E Hospital. Aged 89 years. Beloved Husband of Gwen, much loved Brother and Uncle. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 11th April at St Bartholomew's Church, Bow at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Dementia UK & Cancer Research UK. By retiring collection or may be sent c/o C.J. Steer & son Ltd Funeral Directors, Homefield, Station Rd, Bow, EX17 6HU.
Irene May BAKER
Passed away on Friday 15th March, aged 86 years. Irene will be greatly missed by all that know her. A service is being held on Wednesday 10th April in St Paul's Chapel at Exeter and Devon Crematorium at 14:00. Mitchell Funeral Services, King William Street, Exeter. EX4 6PD 01392 272682
Robert John BISHOP
Peacefully passed away under the care of Ellenborough Nursing Home on Saturday 23rd March 2024 to join his loving wife Pat. Bob was a much loved father to Robert, caring grandad of Emily, George and Arthur who will miss him always. Bob's funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Friday 19th April at 10.45am. No flowers, by request, however donations in lieu, if so desired, to benefit the work of St Luke's Hospice may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk Enquiries to Earl of Plymouth PL2 3AA 01752 605550
Susan Florence BLOW
Passed away peacefully on 23rd March 2024 at the R D & E Hospital, Wonford, Susan aged 85 years. She will be greatly missed by her cousin Linda and all who knew her. A Thanksgiving Service will take place at Alphington Parish Church on Wednesday 17th April at 2.30 pm. No flowers please. Donations for Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) can be made by retiring collection or sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk
Helen Theresa (Terri) BREDONCHEL (Johnstone)
(Johnstone) (Terri) Passed away at home on 10th March 2024 aged 76 years. Much loved sister, aunt and a friend to many. Will be greatly missed. Funeral service will be held at Efford Crematorium on Tuesday 9th April at 12.15pm. Wildflowers welcome and bright colours to be worn please. Donations in Terri'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
Maurice BROWN
Passed away peacefully at Kingsmount Care Home, Paignton, on 22nd March 2024 aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Vi for 67 years. He was a loving father, grandad and great-grandad, who will be sadly missed by all the family. Rest In Peace A Requiem Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cecil Road, Paignton on Friday 12th April at 10.00am. Family flowers only please but donations for The Royal British Legion can be made online with Gift Aid at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques payable to the charity may be sent care of Vanessa Loram, Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram, 230 Torquay Road, Paignton TQ3 2HN. 01803 552112
Don Mbe BUCKFIELD
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 26th March 2024 at the Royal Cornwall Hospital aged 83 years. Loving husband of Di, much loved Dad of Tasmin and Sandra. Formerly a member of HM Coastguards, sadly missed by all. Funeral Service will take at Breage Parish Church on Saturday 20th April at 11am. Family flowers only donations may be given for Parkinson's UK & the Hematology Unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital by a retiring collection or sent to F.E Strike & Sons, Funeral services, Penlee, West End, Porthleven, TR13 9JJ. Tel: 01326 562492
Ross Keith CAUSLEY
Passed away on the 20th March 2024 aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Josephine, much loved dad of Kerry and James and dear grandad of Hugo. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service on Tuesday 16th April 2024 St Mary Church, Whimple at 11.00am. Donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection of c/o M. Sillifant & Sons. 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD Online @ https://rosscausley.muchloved.com
Brian Peter CHANT
Passed away peacefully on 17th March 2024 after a short illness aged 92 years. Dear and devoted husband of the late Jean and a loving uncle. Funeral Service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Monday 15th April at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Friends of Mount Pleasant Health Centre c/o A.White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton. EX17 2BZ.
Glyndwr Charles CHAPMAN
Passed away at Eastleigh Care Home on 25th March 2024, aged 91 years. Loving husband of Joan. Much loved daddy to June and Lynda, grandfather to Christopher, Nicholas and Timothy, great-grandfather to Owen, Clemencie, Delphine, Gabriel and Emmie. Funeral Service to be held at the North Devon Crematorium on Thursday 18th April at 10.20 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if you wish, for RAF Benevolent Fund may be given at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.
Gerard Nevile Mark, Dl. CLINTON
Died peacefully at home after a short illness on 2nd April 2024 aged 89. Loving and much loved husband of Nicky for 65 years, beloved father of Caroline, Charles and Detta and much loved grandfather of Edward, James, Tom, Gus, and William. Private family funeral. Memorial Service to be announced later. The family kindly requests no flowers.
Brian William CORNISH
Passed away suddenly on 13th March 2024 aged 87. Beloved husband of Kay, adored father to Ruth and Julia, grandfather and great grandfather. Much loved by all. Funeral service and burial on Friday 12th April 2024 at 12 Noon at St Brannock's Church, Braunton. Wake afterwards at St Brannock's rooms. All warmly welcome. Family flowers only. Donations to British Heart Foundation and St Brannocks Church via Baddick and Dymond Funeral Directors website.
Steven COULTON
Beloved Son of Pat and the late Richard. Uncle to his Nephews and Great Niece. Private funeral has taken place. Donations in Steven's memory for Buckfastleigh Horseshoe Bats or the Cats Protection can be sent to: Parkers Funeral Directors, Great Western House, 9 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2HN
Ruth DESBOROUGH
Peacefully passed away at Trelana Nursing Home, Bude on Friday 22nd March 2024 aged 84 years of Calstock, Cornwall. Much loved Sister, Auntie and Great-Auntie, who will be missed by her family and friends. A Celebration for Ruth's Life will be held at Atlantic Rest Natural Burial Ground, Woolley on Thursday 11th April at 12:00 noon. Please wear clothes you are comfortable in. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given, if desired for 'Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust' by retiring collection or c/o The Arthur W Bryant Funeral Service, Morwenna Court, Princes Street, Bude. EX23 8AT Tel: 01288 352282 or online via their website awbryant.co.uk
Julie DYER
Passed away peacefully at home on the 20th March 2024. Funeral service to be held at North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 11.00, Aspen Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice. Cards and enquiries c/o A D Williams Funeral Directors, 29/30 High Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0DY (01271) 445 225
Julie DYER
Passed away peacefully at home on the 20th March 2024. Funeral service to be held at North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 11.00, Aspen Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice. Cards and enquiries c/o A D Williams Funeral Directors, 29/30 High Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0DY (01271) 445 225
Edward James ELSON
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday March 11th 2024 aged 90 years. Beloved Husband of Gillian. Dear Dad of Julian and Amy, much loved Grandad of Harriet and Edward. Following a private cremation, a service of Thanksgiving will be held at Tresparrett Methodist Church on Thursday 18th April at 2pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired for Cancer Research UK and Tresparrett Methodist Church by retiring collection or c/o J E Stacey & Co, Funeral Directors, 15 Bodmin Street, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6BD.
Mary GUY
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 23rd March 2024. Mary was an amazing warm, kind and caring lady who will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. A service to celebrate Mary's life will be held at All Saints Parish Church in Trull at 1.00pm on Monday 22nd April 2024. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AMENDED SERVICE TIME No flowers please. Donations if desired to Love Musgrove Cheques made payable To "Love Musgrove" Thomas Brother Funeral Directors High street, Wellington, TA21 8FR 01823 662009
Kathleen Agnes HALLETT (nee Chapple)
(nee Chapple) Kathleen peacefully passed away at Mount Gould Hospital on the 17th March aged 86 years. Devoted Mum to Frances, Catherine and Claire and a much loved Grandma to Natalie, Eleanor, Sam, Rowan & Findlay and a Great Grandma to Lottie and Corey. Not a day goes by that you are not loved and missed. Held in our hearts forever. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday 18th April at St Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 6 Pemros Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1NE at 9.30am followed by the committal at Weston Mill Crematorium at 10:45am. The family request that instead of flowers, donations are made to Children's Hospice Southwest, there will be a donation box at the church and crematorium. The wake will be at 11am at the St Johnson Social Club, 154 Saltash Road, Keyham, PL2 2BE. All enquiries to: Coop Funeralcare Crownhill 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ 01752 303830
Lilian Vera HANNAM
Passed away peacefully at Mount Gould Hospital on Thursday 14th March 2024, aged 103 years. Beloved wife of Ted (deceased). Much loved aunt and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Friday 12th April at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848
Bertha Lilian Edith HARRIS
Bertha passed away peacefully on 21st March at Furzehatt Nursing Home aged 98 years. Devoted Wife to Norman (deceased). Dearly loved Mother to Susan and Margaret (deceased) and Mother in Law to Roy and Derek (deceased). Treasured Grandmother to Denise, Maria and Cherylynn and all her great grand children. Reunited with Brothers and Sisters. Funeral service to take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Monday 15th April at 3:30pm. Please send all floral tributes to Coop Funeralcare Crownhill. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for British Heart Foundation. Mum, you will be very sadly missed and forever in our hearts xx All enquiries to: Coop Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ 01752 303830
Susan (Sue) HARTNELL
(Sue) Passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday 26th March, aged 71 years. She will be sadly missed by her husband Tom and all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at St Peter's Church, Cornworthy on Friday 19th April at 2pm. All welcome to attend. Donations if desired will be for Diabetes UK. Hallett & Perring Funeralcare, Stoneleigh, Western By Pass, Totnes, TQ9 5SS, 01803 862417
Stella HINDLE
Passed peacefully away on 26th March 2024 aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, loving and generous mother of Sean and Catherine, mother-in-law of Claire and Andrew, loving nanny of Harrison and Darcy. She will be remembered with much love and affection by all who knew her. All funeral enquiries to Stockman & Loram Funeral Service 01803 882385 Donations if desired in memory of Stella for Rowcroft Hospice can be made online with Gift Aid at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques payable to the charity may be sent care of Stockman & Loram Funeral Service, 19 Holwell Road, Brixham, TQ5 9NE. 01803 882385
Kenneth Samuel George HOOPER
Passed away on 25th March 2024 aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Hazel, dear dad of Julian and Tara and very much loved grandad of Sam and Natalie. Funeral Service at Crediton Methodist Church on Friday 19th April at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust c/o A.White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ.
Suzy Jayne HUSSAIN
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 27th March 2024 aged 64 years. Suzy, born in Haverfordwest on 4th August 1959, was originally from Milford Haven, Wales, and lived in Paignton, Devon since 2001. She was a devoted and loving mum to Aaron and Alex Hussain. Suzy's smile and humour will always be missed. She was much loved and will never be forgotten by all of her family, friends and carers. LET ME GO As the sun now sets for me Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not for long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that once we shared Miss me, but let me go. A celebration funeral of Suzy's life will take place at: Lupton House, Brixham Road, Churston, TQ5 0LD on Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 12.30pm. followed by burial at Sharpham Natural Burial Ground, Totnes. Donations welcomed in Suzy's memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS Society UK), Registered Charity 1139257 may be made online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques made payable to the charity can be sent to:- Elaine Harrison Funeral Director at Stockman and Loram 7 Churston Broadway, Paignton, TQ4 6LE
Paul Arthur HUXHAM (Former History Teacher at Plymstock School)
(Former History Teacher at Plymstock School) Passed away on 3rd March 2024, aged 74 years. Adored husband, much loved brother and uncle. Fondly remembered colleague, friend and neighbour. Funeral service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Tuesday 9th April 2024 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in recognition of his love for all his cats, if desired for Gables Dogs and Cats Home may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson, Plymstock, PL9 9BR Tel: 01752 404042
Nick JACKSON
28/02/66 - 18/03/24 On the 18th March our darling Nick passed away peacefully surrounded by family, after bravely battling a long illness. His smile and sense of humour will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. A devoted family man and friend to many. May you forever rest in peace. A Service to Celebrate Nick's life will be held at St Mary's Church, Brixham, on Monday 8th April at 1.30pm No flowers please. Donations in memory of Nick for Rowcroft Hospice and Cancer Research UK may be given online with GiftAid at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques may be sent care of Seb Loram, Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram, 7 Churston Broadway, Paignton, TQ4 6LE. Please wear smart, dark attire with a touch of colour to honour Nick's vibrant spirit.
Sylvia JACKSON (Wallis)
(Wallis) Those who knew and loved Sylvia are welcome to attend her funeral service at Highweek Church, Wednesday 10th April at 10.30am. She was a life member of NADMCS and was seen on stage or front of house with her husband Harry for many years, She will be sadly missed. Flowers and donations at the church on the day.
Gloria Jean Emile KENDALL
Passed away on 10th March 2024 aged 83 years. A much loved Wife, Mum, Grandma, Great Grandma and Friend. Will be very sadly missed. Forever in our hearts x x x Funeral service to be held at Efford Crematorium on Tuesday 16th April at 2.45 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for the work of Gables Farm and Woodside Animal Welfare Trust, may be made by retiring collection. Enquiries to- Co-op Funeralcare 61 Exeter Street, Plymouth. PL4 0AH Tel: 01752 303800
James (Jim) LEONARD
(Jim) Passed away at Derriford Hospital on Thursday 7th March 2024, aged 75 years. Former shipwright at Devonport Dockyard. Funeral service will take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Monday 8th April at 10.45am. No flowers by request, donations if desired for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848
Daren LEWIS
Daren Michael Passed away at home in Topsham on 13th March 2024 aged 35 years. Funeral service to be held at St Peter’s Chapel, Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Thursday 11th April at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Daren for Pete’s Dragons can be made at the service or c/o Peter Frank Turl, Funeral Directors, 16 Victoria Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0EU.
Lilian Margaret (Lilian) LOVELL
(Lilian) Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 16th March 2024 at Metchley Manor Care Home, aged 88 years. Much loved mother to Ruth, Richard and Sandra and mother-in-law to Jane and Lawrence. Treasured grandma to Poppy, Dan, Bella and Nat. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 18th April in The Lady Chapel, Exeter Cathedral at 11.00am followed by committal at Exwick Cemetery at 12.15pm. Oh love that will not let me go I rest my weary soul in thee I give thee back the life I owe That in thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Exeter Cathedral or Mission to Seafarers and may be given at the service or online via their websites: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk www.missiontoseafarers.org Co-op Funeralcare, 2 St Thomas Centre Exeter EX4 1DE
Muriel Mercedes LUSCOMBE
Muriel Luscombe passed away peacefully on 18th March 2024, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of John 'Deceased'. Dear Mum, Nan, and Great Nan and Sister. She will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service will be held at St Mary The Virgin, Bickington, on Tuesday 16th April 2024 at 11am. All welcome. Donations may be left by retiring collection for Devon Air Ambulance. All enquiries, Hallett and Perring Funeralcare, Stoneleigh, Western By Pass, Totnes, TQ9 5SS, 01803862417
David Michael MANN
Passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital in Bristol on 18th March, aged 91 years. Funeral service to be held at St Paul's Chapel, Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Thursday 11th April at 12pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of David for RNLI and Devon Air Ambulance can be made at the service or c/o Peter Frank Turl, Funeral Directors, 16 Victoria Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0EU.
Jean MANNING
Passed away peacefully at Typane Nursing Home on Tuesday 19th March 2024, aged 95 years. Loving wife of the late Charles, dear mother of John and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at St Bridget's Church, Bridestowe on Tuesday 9th April 2024 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for St Bridget's Church may be made through the retiring collection or sent to Padfields Funeral Service 125 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1TD
June MARLBOROUGH
Passed away peacefully at the North Devon District Hospital on 9th March 2024, aged 91 years. Loving wife of the late Roy. Much loved mum to Sue and husband Tony. Special grandmother to Jason and his wife Gina, her great-grandchildren and great-great-granddaughter. Treasured sister to David, Martin, Janet and to her late sister Pat. Funeral Service to be held at the North Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 9th April at 2.20pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the North Devon Hospice may be given at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.
Ronald William (Ron) MCLEOD
(Ron) of Derriford, Plymouth. Passed away peacefully on 17th March 2024 aged 87 years. Devoted husband to Pam, dearly loved father to Ian & Suzanne and father in law to Charmaine. Treasured grandfather to Laura and Katherine. Ron will be sadly missed and always fondly remembered by us all. Funeral service to take place at St Peter's Roman Catholic Church on Friday 19th April at 11:45am. Followed by cremation at Weston Mill Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the RNLI by retiring collection or can be made via https://ronaldmcleod.muchloved.com All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Crownhill (01752) 303830
Helen (W.H.) MELLOR (Also Pennington-Mellor)
(Also Pennington-Mellor) Helen, of Yelverton and previously Shaugh Prior, passed away peacefully after a short illness on 26th March 2024 aged 91 years. Widow of Joe, mother of Alice and Hilary, and grandmother of Lily, John and Frankie. Funeral service will be held at St. Edward King & Martyr Church, Shaugh Prior on Thursday 11th April 2024 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Edward's Church, Shaugh Prior may be left online at wcpltd.com or by retiring collection at St. Edward's Church All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676
June (Diana) PAYNE
Passed away peacefully at the Lawns Nursing Home, Brixton aged 91 years. Much loved by all her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. A celebration of her life will be held at St. Peter's Church, Noss Mayo on Wednesday 10th April at 12 noon. Donations if desired are for St. Peter's Church and Devon Air Ambulance. Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors, Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419
Clive Richard PEARSON
Passed away suddenly at home surrounded by family on 14th March 2024 aged 71 years. Devoted and loving husband to Dawn. Dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great grandad. Also, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Monday 15th April 2024 at 10:00am at Weston Mill Crematorium. Floral tributes to be sent to Co-op Funeralcare, Crownhill, Plymouth Tel: 01752 303830 or donations to St Luke's Hospice, Plymouth
Clive Richard PEARSON
My darling Clive, my world was ripped apart at your sudden passing but I have so many beautiful memories of our life together and you will be in my heart forever. You have suffered enough pain, so now rest peacefully my darling. All my love forever, your loving wife Dawn xxx
Clive PEARSON
Clive, a kind hearted family man, who will be sadly missed by us all. Rest in peace. With Love from Sally, Mike, Tine, Dave, Emma, Paul, Grace and Oliver xxxxx
John Denis PHILLIPS
Passed away peacefully at the North Devon Hospice on 21st March 2024, aged 78 years. A loving brother and friend. Funeral Service to be held at the Parish Church of St Peter, Fremington on Wednesday 10th April at 2:30pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired, for the North Devon Hospice, may be given at the service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 3UP
James Michael (Jamie) PICKEN
(Jamie) All family, friends and carers of past and present are welcome to join us in celebrating 43 years of Jamie's truly amazing life. April 10th, 11:30 at Torquay Crematorium and/or after at 12:30pm for refreshments and to swap memories or stories at the Babbacombe Inn. 59 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, TQ1 3LP If you wish, you may bring daffodils or donate to your favourite charity or you could light a candle in his memory. Please wear Jamie's favourites blue, bright colours or novelty socks. See you there Jamie's Mum, Sharon Coop Funeralcare Torquay 79-85 Barton Road Torquay, TQ2 7NY
Rodney (Rod) RICHARDS
(Rod) With family at his side, Rod peacefully passed away at the Hospice on the 21st March 2024 aged 84 years. Devoted & beloved husband of Penny. Loving dad of Sarah and Sally, father in law of Steve, a much loved grandad of Jo, Thomas and Benjamin. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Exeter Crematorium 12.30pm in St Peter's Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD Online @ https://rodney-richards1.muchloved.com
Joan SHOPLAND
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan who passed peacefully away on the 15th March 2024 at Devonshire House & Lodge aged 89. Devoted wife to John (deceased), much loved mum to Mike and mum in law to Mel. Cherished Grandma to Scott and Tasha. Also a dear sister to Derek and Barbara. Funeral service to be held at Efford Crematorium on Wednesday 10th April at 09:15. Donations if desired will benefit the work of St Luke's Hospice and can be made via retiring collection. All enquiries to Coop Funeral care Crownhill 12-14 Morshead Road PL65AJ (01752)303830
Linda Ann SKED
Passed away on 11th March 2024, unexpectedly at the NDDH, Barnstaple, Linda, aged 71 years, of Torrington. Beloved wife of Ian and a dear mum, nan, great-nan and sister. Funeral service at St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, Great Torrington on Thursday 11th April at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu if desired for the Medical Assessment Unit, NDDH, may be made at the service or sent to R Gist & Son 18 Castle Street Torrington EX38 8EZ
Marilyn Mavis SLADER
Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd March 2024, aged 87 years. Loving wife of Ken and much loved sister of Cherry. Funeral Service will take place at the North Devon Crematorium on Thursday 18th April at 1:40pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired, for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and the NRAS (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society), may be given at the service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 3UP
Pamela (Pam) SMITH
(Pam) On the 27th March 2024, passed away peacefully at home aged 93 years, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of the late Tony, dearly loved mum of Julian and Janine, mother in law of Jackie and Darren, much loved nan of Charlotte, Elizabeth and Amy and a loving great nan of William, Harper, George and Jack. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service on Friday 19th April 2024 St David's Parish Church 12noon. Donations if desired for St David's Parish Church or Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons. 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD Online @ https://pamela-smith30.muchloved.com
Shelah Alice STAMP (née Quick)
(née Quick) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 17th March 2024, aged 90 years. Loving Mum to Caroline & David. Proud Grandmother of Mark and Ellie, Katey and Tom. Great Grandma to Molly, Freddie, James, Maddison and Charlie. Shelah will be missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Andrew's Church, IPPLEPEN on Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 2:30pm. Parkers Family Funeral Directors Great Western House 9 Devon Square Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN 01626 437001
Christopher Roy (Chris) TAYLOR
(Chris) Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Wednesday 20th March 2024, aged 79 years. Much loved Husband of Margaret. Loving Father of Robert and Mark. Cherished Brother of Rosalie, Gil, Jimmy (deceased) and Elizabeth. Funeral service to take place at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple in the Rowan Chapel on Thursday 18th April at 3 pm. Family flowers only please, but donations welcome for and to be divided between South Molton Methodist Church and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospitals Charity at the service or c/o H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338
Richard Charles TREMBLETT
Dearly beloved husband to Deirdre. Loving and caring father to Michael, Jon, Nicola, grandad to Jodie, Lee, David, Leanne, Lewis and great-grandad to Carson, Corbyn, Keaton and Everly-Mae. Much loved and missed by all. Funeral on 18th April at 10.45 am, Efford Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St. Lukes Hospice and Marie Curie Cancer Care Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors. Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419
John Morley TRIANCE
Passed away peacefully on 26th March aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Doreen. Loving father of James, Louise and son-in-law Mike. Much loved Grandad to Macks, Asha and Archie. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Lupton House, Brixham Road, Brixham TQ5 0LD on Saturday 6th April at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Torbay Hospital League of Friends these may be given on line only at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donatons or cheques made payable to the charity can be sent to:- Elaine Harrison Funeral Director at Stockman and Loram 7 Churston Broadway Paignton TQ4 6LE Tel: 01803 843710
Geoffrey Eaton Adams (Geoff) WALKER
(Geoff) Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 21st March 2024. Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Rosalind, Robert, and Charles, and grandad to Beth, Samuel, Daisy, Daniel and Emily. The funeral service and committal will take place on Monday 22nd April 2024 at 2pm at St Mary's the Virgin Church, Calverleigh, Tiverton EX16 8BE. All are welcome to join the family in remembering Geoff and afterwards at Calverleigh Village Hall, Calverleigh EX16 8BB. Further details c/o Co-op Funeralcare, Honiton EX14 2DG Tel 01404 41089.
John WELCH
Passed away on 15th March 2024, John, aged 72 years of Launceston, formerly Bodmin. Beloved dad of Jodie and Kevin and loving grandad of Ellie and Dexter. John will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends. Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Thursday 11th April at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only, donations in memory of John for Macmillan Cancer Support and Launceston Hospital League of Friends 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.
Peggy WERREN (Gillbard)
(Gillbard) Beloved wife of the late ALBERT SYDNEY. Passed away peacefully at St Anne's Care Home, Saltash on 14th March 2024 aged 99. Mum of Jenny and Jill. Mother-in-law of the late David, and George. Much loved Granny and Great Granny. Funeral service to be held at St Peter's Church, Lamerton on Friday 12th April at 2pm. Donations in her memory to Cancer Research UK. Cheques made payable to the charity can be posted to the funeral director at FD Hall & Son, Tre Ober, Upton Cross, Liskeard PL14 5AX if desired.
Margaret Ethel WILLIAMS
Sadly passed away in Exmouth on 22nd March 2024 aged 93 years. Loving sister of the late Rev Canon John Williams. Caring Auntie to Rachel and her family. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 9th April at Holy Trinity Church Exmouth at 11:30am, followed by a private burial. Family flowers only but donations in her memory if desired will be for Holy Trinity Church.
Bill WINDLE
Passed away peacefully on March 22nd 2024 at Castle Hill House Nursing Home, aged 96 years formerly of Truro. Beloved husband of the late Jane, much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. A private funeral will take place. Bodmin Funeral Services, Old Wall Lodge, Castle Canyke Road, PL31 1DU.
Sylvia Bertha WYATT (nee Chugg)
(nee Chugg ) passed away peacefully at North Devon District Hospital on Sunday 17th March 2024 with her family beside her. Beloved wife to the late Alan, loving Mum to Peter, Mark and Ruth, devoted Granny, and Great Granny to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Church Ilfracombe on Tuesday 9th of April starting at 1pm followed by burial at the Marlborough Road Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in her memory for Devon Air Ambulance Trust, by retiring collection or c/o Braddicks & Sherborne Funeral Directors, 20 & 21 St Brannocks Rd, Ilfracombe, EX34 8EQ 01271 865222 or online at www.braddicksandsherborne.co.uk and click Obituaries.
Ronald ZAPLE
Passed away on Sunday 17th March 2024 at home, aged 89 years. Devoted husband and soulmate to Joan (deceased). A much loved Dad to Andrew, Carol and Joy. Father-in-law to Dawn, Bill and Clive. Grandad to David, Jane, Jack and Cole, Great Grandad to Farrah. You will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Thursday 11th April 2024 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Blind Veterans UK may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848
In Memoriams
James Stuart BROWN
In loving memory of my dear dad who passed away so suddenly April 8th, 1980. If all the world was mine to give, I would give it all and more, to see the dad I loved so much, come walking through the door. From Paul.
James Stuart BROWN
Suddenly taken April 8th, 1980. A dear dad and grandad of Angela, John, Robert and Lisa. Lovingly remembered always.
Vivienne Jill (Hicks) POTTER
Hicks In loving memory of a devoted wife, mother and nanny. Gone but never forgotten, love always from Owen, Mark, Simon, Kerry and families x
Eric James STEARNES
September 19th 1935 - April 2nd 2023 To my dear brother Eric up above, your dear sister Barbara sends you all of her love. We all love and miss you but hold on to many cherished memories xxxx
Ronald Cowan TELFER
I miss you now, my heart is sore, as time goes by, I miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face, no one can ever, take your place. Missing you Dad, love Ann xxx Although we smile and make no fuss, no one misses you more than us. And when old times we do recall, that is when we miss you most of all. Miss you Dad, love Trevor and Family xxx
June Ellen WARNER (Dibsdale)
(Dibsdale) In loving memory of our beautiful Mum and Grandmother who died 5th April 2023. Forever together Mum and Dad. Both dearly missed and always in our hearts. Maria, Keith, Liam, Rebecca and Seamus.
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