Devon funeral notices: Adoring dad dies weeks before Christmas

24/12/2023

People have said their final goodbyes to loved ones from around Devon who have died just before Christmas [1] in more than 80 funeral notices. Among them is adoring dad and grandad John Tucker from North Devon [2] who died earlier this month. Paying tribute to him, John’s family say he will remembered for his love of fast cars, woodwork, sport and his cheerful nature.

Every week we pay tribute to cherished members of our community by announcing the Devon death and funeral notices. Last week the family of Patricia and John Spiller [3] announced that the devoted couple had died within three days of each other and said they would be “sadly missed by all who knew and loved them”. The notices, along with acknowledgements and in memoriams, are initially published to funeral-notices.co.uk which offers a permanent space for loved ones to add their own tributes.

They can also add photos and donations, should they wish to.[4] The most up-to-date death and funeral notices in Devon can be found here [5]. Below are the notices from earlier this week:

Death Notices

Brother to Valerie, brother in law to George (deceased), loving uncle to Paul, Simon, Tina and John, forever in our thoughts xx

Keith Abrahams

of Lanner Keith passed away peacefully at RCH Treliske, on Wednesday 6th December 2023, aged 88 years.

Much loved husband of Shirley, dearest dad of Neil and Shaun, father-in-law of Lynn, loving papa of Carly, Dean, Isabella and Daisy, great papa of Leighton, Luna, Freya, Albie and brother of Glynn. Funeral service at Gwennap Parish Church, on Friday 5th January 2024 at 11.00am, followed by private interment at Lanner Lawn Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation and Children’s Hospice South West (Little Harbour) may be given by retiring collection at the service, or sent c/o Funeral Directors, L.

Blewett and Son, Carn Tremayne, Praze, Camborne. TR14 9PG Tel: 01209 831652 / 07765 500255 (Buxton) Kathleen, late of Spondon, passed away at Torbay [6] Hospital on December 16th.

Much loved wife of the late Alan, Mother to Stephanie and Chris, Mother in Law to Alex and George, and loving Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She will be missed more than words can express. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the British Heart Foundation and Great Ormond Street Hospital online or by retiring collection.

Torbay and District Funeral Service 11 Babbacombe Road, Torquay [7], Devon, TQ1 3SB 01803 315005 On Wednesday 6th December 2023, passed away peacefully at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice, St Austell, Ken aged 89 years of St Stephen. Beloved husband of the late Heather (Chris), loving dad to Karen, Charlie and Sarah, a dear grandad to Ben, Jasmine and Hannah.

Will family and friends kindly meet for a funeral service at Penmount Crematorium, Truro, on Friday 5th January 2024 at 11:30am. Family flowers only but donations if so desired to Cornwall Hospice Care (Mount Edgcumbe Hospice) c/o Oliver Bunt of Robert Bunt & Sons, Funeral Directors, Fore Street, St Dennis, St Austell, PL26 8AB Tel (01726) 822218 or by retiring collection. (Mike) Passed peacefully away on 13th December 2023 at Lucerne House, Alphington.

Mike aged 90 years. Beloved husband for 66 years of Gina. Loving father and father-in-law of Julia, Elizabeth and Paul, Kevin, Paul, Tim and Marnie.

Caring grandfather to Jonathan, Jess and Tom, Beth and Luke, Harry and Sandi, Matt, Austin and Fin. Great-Grandad to Sebastian and baby Violet. Funeral service at Exeter [8] & Devon Crematorium on Friday 29th December at 2:30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in Mike’s memory for The Gurkha Welfare Trust and The Brain Tumour Charity by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk

16.4.1936 – 25.11.2023 The Bennett family are sad to announce the passing of Avril. Devoted wife of John and loving mother of James and the late Serena. She will be hugely missed by her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place at St. Catherine’s Church, Withleigh, on Thursday, January 11th 2024, at 11:30 a.m., followed by cremation at Exeter and Devon Crematorium. Donations in memory of Avril, in aid of “Farms For City Children” can be given by retiring collection or cheques made payable to W.H.

Squires & Son Limited Donations Account may be sent to:- Walter H. Squires & Son Chapel of Rest, 11 Wellbrook Street, Tiverton [9], Devon, EX16 5JW. Passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer, on 13th December 2023 at home, surrounded by family, aged 67 years.

Funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Friday 29th December at 1.15pm. No flowers by request, donations if desired for St Luke’s Hospice or Fisherman’s Mission may be left by retiring collection. All enquiries to Walter C.

Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676 On 8th December 2023, passed away peacefully at Castle House Residential Home, Torrington, surrounded by her family, Barbara, aged 89 years, of Merton. Beloved wife of the late Sid, dear mum of Derek and Josephine, mother-in-law of Heather and Francis and much loved nan, great-nan and great-great nan.

Funeral Service at All Saint’s Parish Church, Merton, on Tuesday 2nd January 2024 at 1.00 pm, followed by interment. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu if desired for the Castle House Care Home Residents’ Fund may be made at the service or sent to R Gist & Son, 18 Castle Street, Torrington, EX38 8EZ. Please make any cheques payable to R Gist & Son (Donations)

(Phyl ) Passed away peacefully at the North Devon District Hospital on 10th December 2023, aged 91 years. A loving Wife to the late Gordon, much loved Mum to Sue and Son-in-law Martin. Special Gran to Lesley, Great Gran to Conner, Rhys and Millie.

Dear Sister to Myra, Auntie and Great Auntie. She will be greatly missed. Funeral Service to be held at the North Devon Crematorium, Rowan Chapel on Thursday 4th January at 12.20 pm followed by interment at Bear Street Cemetery, Barnstaple [10].

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, for Little Bridge House (CHSW) and Breast Cancer UK may be given at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Fremington, EX31 3UP.

Michael David Briggs

Passed away peacefully on 10th December at the age of 83. Mike was a loving father and grandfather, and will be remembered with great love and affection by all his family and friends.

He was well known as a local pharmacist in Torpoint for many years, before moving to Looe after (eventual) retirement. A funeral and celebration of Mike’s life will be held week commencing 22nd January. Contact Mike’s family or email [email protected] for more information.

On Thursday, November 30th 2023, Alan, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully with his wife and niece at his side, aged 78 years. Devoted husband of 55 years to Sheila, much loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle, a loyal friend to all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at St.

Margaret’s Church, Templeton, on Monday, January 15th 2024, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Alan, in aid of Marie Curie, and The Devon Air Ambulance Trust, can be given by retiring collection or cheques made payable to W.H.

Squires & Son Limited Donations Account may be sent to:- Walter H. Squires & Son Chapel of Rest, 11 Wellbrook Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5JW. Passed peacefully away in his sleep on December 13th 2023 at Mulberry House Residential Home aged 96 Years Old.

Edwin will be loved and missed by all of his friends and family. Leaving behind his sons Malcolm and Steve and all of his beloved grandchildren. Edwin’s final resting place will be with his late wife Bernice Hannah Brook.

A celebration of Edwin’s life will take place at Torquay Crematorium on Thursday 28th December 2023 at 3.30pm. Donations in loving memory of Malcom if so desired can be made via Edwin’s memorial page https://edwinbrook.muchloved.com/ On Saturday 16th December 2023, Jo of Higher Hacknell Farm passed away at the North Devon Hospice surrounded by her family after a struggle with cancer bravely borne, aged 61 years.

Much loved Wife of Tim, loving to mum to Rosy, Jim and Ellie, and a special Grandmother to Tilly. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Following a private burial a Thanksgiving Service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Burrington on Friday 12th January 2024 at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, but donations if desired will go to the North Devon Hospice by retiring collection at the service or please send cheques payable to North Devon Hospice to S J Carne Funeral Directors Summerhayes Ingleigh Green Winkleigh Devon EX19 8AT Tel: 01837 680199 Passed away on 4th December 2023 in Belmont House, Brixham [11]. Widow of Bernard (Sam).

Much loved mother of Patricia and Angela, dear grandma of Laurie. The Funeral Service will be held at the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Churston Ferrers on Friday, 29th December at 11.30am.

Family flowers only please but donations for St. Mary the Virgin Church, Churston Ferrers may be given by retiring collection, online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques payable to the charity may be sent care of Vanessa Loram, Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram, 19 Holwell Road, Brixham TQ5 9NE

Melita Bush (Leta)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leta Bush (former Landlady for The Lyneham Inn, Plympton) on Saturday 9th December 2023 peacefully at home. Age 97.

Leta, beloved wife to Ron, loving sister to Jean, amazing mother to John David Sally, Gerald, Jill & Jane, wonderful gran to Clare Martin Michael Gemma David Elliott Stephen Rachel & proud Great Gran to Maizie Theo Jack Arlo Emma Archie & Evie. God saw you getting weary and did what he thought best, he put his arms around you and called you home to rest. Funeral Service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Friday 29th December at 2pm and afterwards the celebration of her life at The Sportmans Inn Ivybridge [12].

Family flowers only, donations if desired, to Oncology Department, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth [13]. (Owen) (MBE) Passed away peacefully on 9th December 2023. Valerie will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to be held at St Mary’s Church, Appledore on Tuesday 9th January at 12pm followed by private family committal at North Devon Crematorium. Family Flowers Only. Donations if desired will be for the Gurkha Trust and British Heart Foundation.

Donations, cards and enquiries c/o A D Williams Funeral Directors, 9a Fore Street Northam [14], EX39 1AW 01237 472108 On Wednesday, November 29th 2023, Merv passed away peacefully at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford, aged 78 years. Much loved dad of Philip, brother of Ian and Colin, a treasured grandad of Ellie.

He will be sadly missed. The funeral service will take place at St. Margaret’s Church, Stoodleigh, on Friday, January 19th 2024, at 12:00 noon, followed by a private cremation.

Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Merv, in aid of The Devon Air Ambulance Trust, can be given by retiring collection or may be sent to:- Walter H. Squires & Son Chapel of Rest, 11 Wellbrook Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5JW.

On 5th December 2023, passed away peacefully at her home aged 87 years of Duloe. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mum of Tim, Lucy and Bill, mother-in-law of Ray, Chris and Kaye, much loved grandma of Matthew, Alex, Sam and Luke and great grandma to Max, Felix, Harry and Freddie. Funeral service will take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at 2:30pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired for The Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust can be made online at www.ugaldeandson.co.uk 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. Passed away peacefully, at home, on Saturday 9th December 2023, aged 95 years. Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather.

Funeral Service to be held at St Peter’s Church, Shirwell on Monday 8th January 2024 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, for 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.

Passed away suddenly on 4th December 2023, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Paul and Steve.

No longer by our sides but forever in our hearts. Funeral service to be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Monday 8th January 2024 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired in memory of Brian for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and the British Heart Foundation can be made online at wcpltd.com and by retiring collection at the service. All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service Saltash PL12 6AB Tel: 01752 848838. On 14th December 2023, passed away very peacefully in the loving care of Mount Olivet Nursing Home.

The most dearest Husband to the late Pam and dearly loved Dad of Nicola and Son-in-Law Adam. He will be remembered with much love and affection by all his family and friends. A Service to Celebrate his Life will be held at Torquay Crematorium on Wednesday 10th January 2024 at 12:30pm.

Bright colours to be worn, no black please. Family flowers only, but donations in his memory for Rowcroft Hospice these may be given online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques payable to the Charity may be sent to Les Down, Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram 7, Churston Broadway, Paignton [15], TQ4 6LE. Tel: 01803 843710

On 9th December 2023, passed away unexpectedly at home, Lewis, aged 93 years of St Mabyn. Beloved husband of Judy, much loved dad of Peter, Paul, Angela, David, Gillian, Wendy and Maureen and a loving grampy and great grampy. Funeral service Glynn Valley Crematorium, Friday 5th January at 3.30 pm.

Family flowers only, donations in memory, if desired, for Cornwall Air Ambulance and Little Harbour, Children’s Hospice 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.

Phyllis Crawford

Phyllis Crawford died on 9th December after a long and full life. Beloved wife of Patrick, mum of Adrian and Helen. Mum in law of Lisa and adored granny of Jack, Georgia, Alex and Georgina.

A celebration service of her life will be held on 11th January, at 12:15 Efford Crematorium. The family invites attendees to wear spring colours Donations in memory of Phyllis are for Devon Air Ambulance and may be given on the day, or online at wyattbrothers.co.uk Enquiries to Wyatt Brothers 5-7 Durnford Street, Plymouth PL1 3QJ Tel: 01752 600437 Passed away peacefully at Roseland Court, on Wednesday 13th December 2023, aged 80 years, formerly of Ley.

Beloved brother to Elizabeth (deceased) and Roger (deceased). A Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Church, Upton Cross, on Friday 22nd December at 1.30pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, for Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust or Alzheimer’s Society can be made by retiring collection in the box provided at the church or by cheque made payable to either charity and sent to the Funeral Director F. D.

Hall & Son Ltd, Tre-Ober, Upton Cross, Liskeard PL14 5AX. Passed away at the North Devon District Hospital on 15th December 2023, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Doreen, a very dear Dad to Kevan and Lesley, and dear Father-in-Law to Jessica and And, a loving Granpy and Great-Granpy.

Funeral Service at The North Devon Crematorium on Thursday 4th January, 9.40 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if you wish, for the North Devon Hospice and Diabetes UK at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son Ltd, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.

Roy sadly passed away at Brixham Hospital on 11th December 2023. Loving husband of Christine and loving dad of Richard and Rachel. Much loved grandad of Jared, and a dear brother to Mark and John.

Roy will be sadly missed by all the family. A private cremation has taken place. Donations if desired for RNLI (Torbay Lifeboat) can be made online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or sent care of Vanessa Loram, Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram Funeral Service, 230 Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2HN.

Passed away after a short illness on 8th December 2023 at North Devon District Hospital. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him His funeral will be taking place at the North Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd January at 14:20 Please wear something red or purple, or a waistcoat, if you can Donations are being collected in his memory to benefit the British Heart Foundation Co-op Funeralcare, Barnstaple 29 Bear Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 7BX 01271 314918 [email protected] Passed away peacefully on the 9th December 2023.

Peggy aged 66 years. Devoted mum, sister and friend who was loved by all that knew her. Funeral service at St Michaels and All Angels, Heavitree on Tuesday 2nd January 2024 at 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support may be given by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter, EX2 8HH or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk

Ray Geatches

Passed away peacefully in Derriford Hospital on 12th December 2023, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of Vera (deceased), wonderful dad to Hazel, Tim, Rachel and Mel, treasured grandad to Becky and Hannah, and great-grandad to Seth and Jonah. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends, and we will cherish our happy memories.

A private cremation service will be followed by a thanksgiving service at Callington Methodist Church on Thursday 4th January at 2.30pm where all are welcome. Dress code open; the family won’t be wearing black. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth and Callington Methodist Church by retiring collection at the service.

All other enquiries to C P Coombe Funeralcare, Callington Tel: 01579 383349 (Jim) On 6th December 2023, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home in Roborough, Jim, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Vida, dear dad of Carol and father-in-law of the late Robert, loving grandad of James & Amy and Andrew and ‘Grandad Jim’ to Olivia and Harry.

Funeral Service at St Peter’s Parish Church, Roborough, on Friday 5th January 2024 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu if desired, for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and North Devon Hospice may be made at the service or sent to R Gist & Son, 18 Castle Street, Torrington, EX38 8EZ. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 14th December 2023, aged 90 years.

Much loved Husband, Father and GMD. Service to take place at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Thursday 28th December at 11am in the Rowan Chapel. Family flowers only please but donations welcome for and to be divided between Cancer Research UK and the RNLI at the service or c/o H.

N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338

Julie Harding (Murray)

(Murray) Wife to Stephen, sister to Billy, Gary and Alison. Auntie to David and Sam.

Great auntie to Blue, Walt, Fleet and Freddy. Sadly passed away at Derriford Hospital after a long illness. Such a lovely, kind, gentle person to all who loved and knew her.

I cannot speak, but I can listen, I cannot be seen, but I can be heard. So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea, As you look upon a flower and admire it’s simplicity. Remember me.

Julie Funeral to be held at St Eustachius Church on Tuesday 9th January 2024 at 12 noon. Donations in Julie’s memory for Cancer Research UK by retiring collection or via the website www.morrisbros.co.uk Enquiries to: Morris Bros Funeral Directors Lakeside, Tavistock [16] PL19 0AZ Tel 01822 612023 Formerly of Bridford, Devon died peacefully at Camelot Lodge, Wellington on 10th December 2023, aged 88.

In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated privately and his ashes will be scattered in the Spring in a part of Devon that he loved. On 30th November 2023 aged 90 years. Much missed by all his family.

Funeral Service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Monday 8th January 2024 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Cats Protection c/o A.White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton [17], EX17 2BZ. Passed away unexpectedly on 7th December 2023, aged 57 years.

A loving wife to Patrick, much loved Mother to Bonnie, Sammy, Dennis, Denise and Luke, special Grandmother and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at the North Devon Crematorium on Friday 5th January at 1:40pm. Family flowers only, please.

Donations if desired for Dementia UK may be given at the service of c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Fremington, EX31 3UP. Passed away on 30th November 2023. Beloved husband of Myra (deceased).

Loving dad to Karen and Julie and sons-in-law Mike and Chris. Much loved grandad to Christopher and Louise, Adam and Matilda. Great grandad to Lola and Lottie and step-grandad to Georgia.

All flowers and enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676 Died at Harefield Hospital, Uxbridge on Wednesday 22nd November 2023, aged 57.

Youngest of three children, she made her home in Devon after moving from Sussex, 33 years ago and dedicated her spare time to serving the village community in which she lived. Funeral service at the Church of St James, Kings Nympton on Monday 18th December 2023 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please.

Donations welcome; to be shared between Lupus UK, British Heart Foundation and Kings Nympton Church. Passed away peacefully at Bascombe Court on 8th December. Much loved Mum to Jason and Dean and adored Grandmother.

A service of celebration will be held at Stockman and Loram Service Chapel, Brixham on 12th January 2024 at 3pm. All welcome. Donations in memory of Margaret for The R.N.L.I (Torbay) may be given online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations Or sent care of Kim Palmer Funeral Director, Stockman and Loram 19 Holwell Road, Brixham, TQ5 9NE.

01803 882385 On Tuesday, December 5th 2023, Margaret, of Perreyman Square and formerly of Beech Tree Drive, Tiverton, passed away peacefully after a long illness, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of John, loving mother of Jayne, Wendy and Simon, treasured grandmother and great-grandmother.

She will be greatly missed by all her family. The funeral service will take place at St. Paul’s Church, Tiverton, on Wednesday, January 3rd 2024, at 12:00 noon., followed by private interment.

Family flowers only please. Walter H. Squires & Son Chapel of Rest, 11 Wellbrook Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5JW.

(Ben) Aged 90 Beloved husband of Jean, loving father to Glenn, Warren, Russell and Jeannette. Grandfather to Jake, Glenn, Bethany, Katie, Christopher and Gemma and great grandfather to Clara. Past member and was heavily involved with Churston golf club for many years.

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and love. He will be greatly missed. A service to celebrate Ben’s life will be held at Churston Parish Church, Church St, Churston Ferrers, Brixham TQ5 0JE on Thursday 28th December 2023 at 11.00am.

Donations in memory of Ben for Rowcroft Hospice may be given online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or sent care of Kim Palmer Funeral Director Stockman and Loram 19 Holwell Road Brixham TQ5 9NE 01803 882385 (Nee Turner) Beatrice passed peacefully away at Frensham House on 16th December 2023 aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter and loving mum of Peter and David, loving nan of Adrian, Kate and Sabrina and adored great nan of Sam, Lily, Joseph and Joshua.

Night, Night, God Bless. The Funeral Service will be held at Torquay Crematorium on Friday 19th January 2024 at 11.30am.

Kieron Knowles

Passed away peacefully on 12th December 2023 at Treliske Hospital, Kieron Douglas, aged 74 years of Trewoon. Beloved husband of the late Sharon, loving dad of Matthew, Nathan and Melissa, father-in-law of Sarah and Nick, adored papa of Alfie, Keira, Calum, Charlie and Kieron, step papa of Georgia and Alanta, dear brother of Penny, Sonia and John.

A celebration for the life of Kieron to be held at St Mewan Parish Church on Friday 29th December at 11am followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Children’s Hospice South West – Little Harbour c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service, 37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE Tel: 01726 65727 or by retiring collection at the service. Passed away peacefully at Karenza Care Home, St Agnes on Wednesday 13th December 2023, Millicent aged 94 years of Chyrase Farm, Millpool.

Dearly loved mother of Jonathan and Ann, grandmother of Julia and Francis and great-grandmother to Poppy, William, Chloe, Kirsten and Dalton. Funeral service at Breage Parish Church on Thursday 4th January 2024 at 11am. Family flowers only.

Donations, in Millicent’s memory, for The Alzheimer’s Society may be sent to Marcus Wilkinson, Funeral Director, Alfred Smith & Son, 31 Clarence Street, Penzance TR18 2NX (01736) 362592 or online via www.alfredsmithfunerals.co.uk (Tony) On 12th December 2023, Tony, aged 85 years of Withiel. Darling husband of the late Catherine, loving dad of Nigel (deceased) and Joanne, Jennifer and Trevor, much loved grandad of Gemma and Jamie, Scott and Stacey, Rebecca and Richard, William and Georgia and grampy of Archie, Mally, Poppy, Elsie, Joseph and Catherine.

Funeral service St Clement’s Church, Withiel, Saturday 30th December at 11.00 am followed by a family burial. Family flowers only, donations in memory, if desired, for Motor Neurone Disease Association (Cornwall Branch) 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. Passed away peacefully at Ilsham Valley Nursing Home on Sunday 10th December 2023 aged 87 years.

Loving mother to Caroline & David. Cherished grandmother of Alex & Katrina, Great-grandmother of Austin. Sheila will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Formerly of the Hansom Cab Restaurant and Matties Eating House. A celebration of her life will be held at Conqueror Wood Natural Burial Site on Wednesday 3rd January at 11.00am, all are welcome. Family flowers only.

Donations if desired for Cats Protection or Stroke Association by retiring collection, online at kjlackfuneralservice.co.uk or may be sent to K.J. Lack Family Funeral Service.

153 St Marychurch Road, Plainmoor, Torquay. TQ1 3HW Tel: 01803 313200

(Mizsak) Formerly of Shortacombe, Bridestowe, (1978 to 2018). Died aged 94 on the 12th December in Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, after a short illness. Survived by her daughter Sara, 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Will be remembered by her many friends in Devon and Cornwall for her work with Dressage South West and her articles in this publication. Private cremation, ashes to be scattered near Shortacombe in March at an informal gathering for friends and relations, date to be notified separately. No flowers, donations to the Cats Protection League.

Further details, contact [email protected]. On 1st December 2023 aged 60 years of St Neot. Beloved wife of Richard a loving mum of Antony and Carly and devoted nanna to Rory and Lyra Funeral service will take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd January 2024 at 2:30pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Research UK or Breathing Matters can be made online at www.ugaldeandson.co.uk 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. (10/02/1932 – 30/11/2023) Marjorie was the daughter of Winifred and Sam Tamblyn, sister to Percy, Howard and Avril, step-sister to Betty, Violet, Ruby, Tom, Ernest and Bill. Born at Penhale in Lanlivery in 1932, Marjorie went to Luxulyan School, Bugle and Treverbyn.

On leaving school, Marjorie worked as a domestic for a short time, then worked at Warrick Stores, Tregonissey, until getting married in 1953 to Fred, a widower, when she also became step-mother to John, Ken and Jenny. In 1955, Marjorie and Fred welcomed their son, Adrian. In time, the couple had 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren between them.

In 1960, Marjorie began working part-time in what was the St Austell Grammar School canteen, then as Assistant Cook at Bodmin Grammar School, then as Cook-in-Charge at Luxulyan Primary School where she worked until 1976. Regardless of the weather [18] (rain, wind or snow!), Marjorie would walk or cycle to school as she didn’t want to let the children down when they needed to be fed. Marjorie loved hearing the children say “Thank you Miss” when they enjoyed the meals she had cooked.

After retiring, Marjorie enjoyed going on many holidays with her husband Fred, including a trip to Australia to visit relatives. She also travelled to America for a few weeks’ holiday with her niece Carol. Marjorie enjoyed singing and was a member of the Champagne Ladies Choir for a number of years.

She enjoyed playing the organ, having lessons and practising at home. She also enjoyed ballroom dancing, although Fred perhaps didn’t enjoy this as much as her! Marjorie and Fred enjoyed frequent walks with Violet and Thory, her step-sister and brother-in-law.

The couple shared a love of their garden and Marjorie continued with her love of cooking, using the produce that Fred had grown. As well as her own interests, Marjorie also helped Fred with his Heavy Transport Charity work, assisting and helping to organise events, raffles etc. Marjorie and Fred lived in Rescorla for a number of years but moved to Roslyn Close in St Austell, then to a cottage in Sandy Hill, until their ultimate move to a bungalow in Whieldon Close, Holmbush, as it was close to many amenities within walking distance of their home.

Marjorie was a caring person who looked after Fred when his eyesight deteriorated as a result of Age Related Macular Degeneration, becoming his carer during the final years of his life following his Cancer diagnosis. After Fred passed away in July 2018, Marjorie continued to live in their bungalow in Holmbush. Unfortunately, Marjorie was suffering with the early stages of dementia and, in 2022, she had a fall which resulted in a broken wrist.

A separate fall within a few days of the first injury resulted in her breaking her hip, plus a sprain to her other wrist. After a hip operation and treatment in hospital, it was unfortunate that Marjorie could not return to her home as she needed more care and support whilst recovering from her operation. She was transferred to a care home in Liskeard for a short period but the family were able to find a place for her closer to them.

Marjorie moved to The White House care home in Bodmin in August 2022, where she received excellent care, support and love from all the staff over the last 15 months. Despite her dementia, Marjorie never lost her sense of humour and her family enjoyed the time they spent with her on their visits. After a brief illness in late November, Marjorie sadly passed away on 30 November 2023, aged 91.

Marjorie’s Funeral will take place at Glyn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin Tuesday 19th December at 3.30pm O’CONNOR Jonathan George Beloved and cherished son of Ken and Gwenda (deceased) and ‘best brother ever’ of Christine. Much loved by his nephews Nikolas and Kristoffer and by all his close relatives and friends, particularly those in the Plymouth Deaf community.

A wonderful source of support and happy companionship throughout his whole life. He loved his little great nieces Gwendolyn, Leia and Lottie. Jonathan died suddenly at home.

He will be forever in our thoughts and always in our hearts. The funeral service will take place on Monday 8th January 2024 at 11am. St Werburgh’s Church Wembury PL9 0HP Followed by committal at Weston Mill Crematorium.

Family flowers only. Donations would be kindly received in aid of Wembury Church and can be made by retiring collection. Co-op Funeralcare 72 Pomphlett Road Plymstock Plymouth PL9 7BN Tel: 01752 482900

Cyril Fernley Parker

In Loving memory of Cyril Fernley Parker.

Much loved father to Ian (deceased) and Andrew (deceased) and devoted husband to Jean (deceased) of 68 years. He is survived by their beloved grandchildren Dylan, Tamsin, Emily & Kyle and great-grandchildren Olivia, Reagan & Maddox. Cyril passed away on the 5th of December age 92.

Remember, this is not a ‘Goodbye’ but a ‘See you again one day.’ Love always Granddad. The funeral service will be at Weston Mill Crematorium on Thursday 4th of January at 10:00am. Family flowers only please, with a donation if desired made to ‘Katies here for you’ a support service that had helped Granddad in recent times.

For any queries please contact The Co-operative funeral care, Plymstock. Passed away unexpectedly at home on 20th November 2023, aged 82 years. Beloved partner of Dave/Dixie for 52 years.

Loving mum of Julie, Alan, Darren and Sonia. Much loved nan and great nan to all her grandchildren. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 3rd January at St Peter’s Chapel, Exeter Crematorium at 1.30pm.

At the families request, colourful attire please. Family flowers only please. Donations to a lasting memorial for Janet may be given by retiring collection.

Co-op Funeralcare, 119 Cowick Street Exeter EX4 1JD

Russell Frederick Pearse

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 5th December 2023 aged 77 years. Russell will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held on Thursday 28th December 2023 at 12 noon at South Bristol Cemetery & Crematorium Bridgwater Rd, Bedminster Down, Bristol BS13 7AS Family flowers only.

Donations if desired are for Oldway Heights Care Home and can be made by retiring collection. Enquires to Maunders Funeral Service 27 Well street Paignton TQ3 3AW Tel: 01803 556581 Passed away at Vicarage House Care Home, Plymouth with his family by his side.

Greatly loved husband to Elizabeth and much loved father to Anthony and Katherine (deceased). His funeral will take place on 8th January 2024, 2.45pm at Weston Mill Crematorium. Donations if desired to: The Mustard Tree Enquiries to: James Brothers Funeral Directors, Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419

Jennifer Mary Polson, nee Baldwin 75, of Brixham, passed away on November 24th after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease. Jenny had a vibrant spirit and made friends wherever she went. She spent many years managing a shop in Bath before becoming a market researcher.

Her charisma and charm made her a natural in this field. Jennifer loved travelling and visiting places from Thailand to Switzerland, Poland and India. Following her love of the sun, Jenny retired to Brixham and indulged her passion for friendship, swimming and sunbathing.

Jenny was predeceased by her father Brian Malcolm Baldwin and mother Marjorie Adelaide Mansfield. She is survived by her daughter Emma Perry and son-in-law Jeffrey Perry; her granddaughter Alexandra Creaser; her sister Marjorie Baldwin and her brother John Baldwin and their families. Memorial service to be held at All Saint’s Church, Brixham, Devon on Tuesday January 9th at 11:30am.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, by retiring collection for Shoalstone Pool, Brixham. Enquiries to Maunders Funeral Service 27 Well Street Paignton TQ3 3AW Tel:01803 556581 Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 13th December 2023, at Derriford Hospital, aged 56 years.

Dearly loved sister to Rebecca and Grant and aunty to Francinia, Henry, James, Daniel and Alex. Funeral service will be held at Efford Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd January at 12.15pm. No flowers by request, donations if desired for St Luke’s Hospice may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C.

Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676 (Rapson) Molly passed away peacefully at home on 15th December, aged 84. Beloved wife of Maurice.

Amazing Mum to Stephen and Louise and mum-in-law to John and Emma, dearest cousin to Heather. Loved life, her friends and tennis. Request no cards A private cremation will take place.

Donations if desired for Devon Air Ambulance Trust may be made online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques made payable to the charity can be sent care of Neil Edwards, Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram Family Funeral Service, 230 Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2HN. Tel: 01803 552112 Peacefully, on 9th December 2023, Bill, aged 95 years of St Merryn.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Dave, father-in-law to Sandy and a loving grandad of Kerri. Funeral service Glynn Valley Crematorium, Friday 22nd December at 9.30 am. Donations in memory, if desired, for Cornwall Air Ambulance 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.

Passed away peacefully at Cedar Grange Nursing Home, Launceston on Monday 11th December 2023 aged 82 years. Loving Husband of Elaine for 62 years. Dear Dad of Alan and Vanessa.

A treasured Grandad and Great-Grandad to all his Grandchildren. Funeral Service at the Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Tuesday 2nd January 2024 at 1:30pm. Immediate family flowers only please, but donations may be given, if desired, for ‘Dementia Research’ by retiring collection or c/o R J Sargent & Son Trewithian, Poundstock Bude.

EX23 0DS Tel: 07824 873 450

Kay Retallick (Nee Tait)

(Nee Tait) On Monday 11th December 2023, Kay, aged 63 years of Bugle, passed away peacefully at RCHT, Truro. Beloved and devoted wife of Brian. Much loved mum of Emma and mother in-law of Jon.

Loving nanna of Luke and Eloise. Darling daughter of Des (deceased) and Kathleen. Dearest sister of Susan, Kevin, and Michelle.

Kay will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends. A Funeral service will be held on Friday 5th January at 11am, St Gomonda’s Church, Roche, followed by interment at Roche Cemetery. Family flowers only, but donations if desired, for Children’s Hospice South West, ‘Little Harbour’ can be made online at wedlakefuneralhome.co.uk/donations or may be sent (cheques made payable to CHSW) c/o Nick Jago and David Michael Funeral Directors, Wedlake Funeral Home, 2 Higher Bugle, St Austell PL26 8PY.

Tel: 01726 850216 (nee Gerry) Passed away peacefully aged 102 years in Bristol. Joan will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

Her funeral will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Wednesday 10th January 2024 at 11.15 am. In lieu of flowers, donations would be warmly received for The Air Ambulance and/or The British Legion. These can be made online at www.aedavey.co.uk or sent c/o Arthur E Davey, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2DS.

Tel 01275852307. On Friday, December 8th 2023, Veronica, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully, aged 86 years. Devoted wife of Leo, loving mum of Philip, Helen, Jennifer and Rachel, treasured grandma of Joseph, Amy, Hannah and Laura.

She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Exeter and Devon Crematorium (St. Peter’s Chapel), on Friday, December 29th 2023, at 12:30 p.m.

Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Veronica, in aid of The Salvation Army, can be given by retiring collection or may be sent to:- Walter H. Squires & Son Chapel of Rest, 11 Wellbrook Street Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5JW.

Susan Skelton (nee Watkins)

Passed away suddenly, after a short illness, in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Formerly of Plympton Reunited with her darling son, Gary. Missed by many.

Eileen Janette Smith (Gill)

Gill Eileen passed away peacefully at home in Alphington, Exeter on the 7th December 2023. She was with her four children, Nick, Delia, Lynda and Leigh and will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren; Natalie, Jess, Meagan and Issie and great grandchildren; Harry and Joseph.

The funeral will take place at Exeter Crematorium on Friday 22 December 2023 at 09:30

Ruth Smith (nee Allen)

Nee Allen Of Hereford, formerly Shurdington, Cheltenham and owner of The Rock Retirement Home, Buckfastleigh, Devon passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday 3rd December, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Julian, devoted mother to Tereza, Adrian and Andrew, much loved grandma to Toby, George, Anna, Ashleigh and Grant. A very dear mother-in-law to Emma, Tracie and Jacquie and a wonderful sister to late brother David and sister-in-law Anne.

Loved always and so sadly missed by us all. A memorial service will be announced at a later date where all Ruth’s family and friends can celebrate and remember her wonderful life.

1927 – 2023 Passed away peacefully on 5/12/23 at Sefton Hall, Dawlish [19]. Much loved and fondly remembered by her daughters, grandchildren and friends.

Funeral service to be held at the Mayors Parlour, Bitton House, Teignmouth [20] on Friday 12th January at 3.30pm. No Flowers. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society online at https://constancesobey.muchloved.com

Passed away at Pilton House on 4th December 2023, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Reg, a very dear Mum to Carole and John, a treasured Nan and Great-Nan. Muriel is very sadly missed by her family and many friends.

You are warmly invited to attend the Funeral and Thanksgiving Service at the North Devon Crematorium on Thursday 28th December, 1.40 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if you wish, for Pilton House Trust and the North Devon Hospice at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son Ltd, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.

Passed away peacefully at home on 9th December 2023, aged 85 years. Beloved husband to Cilla, father to his sons Tony, Kevin and David and grandfather to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Service to be held at the North Devon Crematorium on Thursday 4th January 2024 at 11:40am.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired, for Cancer Research UK, may be given at the service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 3UP On 30th November 2023 aged 65 years of Saltash.

Funeral service to be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Friday 29th December at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Marie for Plymouth Hospitals General Charity (The Mustard Tree) may be left online at wcpltd.com or by retiring collection.

All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service Saltash PL12 6AB Tel: 01752 848838. Passed away suddenly on December 11th 2023 at his home in Bodmin, aged 80 years. Loving partner of the late Elizabeth, much loved dad of Debbie, Karen, Sam and the late David, stepfather to Alan.

Dearest grandad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren and loving brother of Alan, Dennis, the late Colin and Susan. Sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service at Bodmin Methodist Church on Tuesday January 9th 2024 at 11.00 am, followed by interment in Bodmin Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations if desired in David’s memory to Dementia UK, by retiring collection or c/o Bodmin Funeral Services, Old Wall Lodge, Castle Canyke Road, PL31 1DU. (Maggie) On December 7th 2023 peacefully at her home in Turfdown, aged 87 years. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Loving wife of John, mum of David and Jan, Andrew and Sanny, granny of Anna, Daniel and Ferris, who will all greatly miss her. Funeral service at Lanivet Methodist Church, on Monday January 8th 2024 at 11.00 am, followed by interment in the cemetery. Donations if desired please in Margaret’s memory to benefit both Open Doors and Memory Music Group, by retiring collection or c/o Bodmin Funeral Services, Old Wall Lodge, Castle Canyke Road, PL31 1DU.

Pauline Ann Trudgeon

Passed away peacefully on her birthday, 2nd December 2023, at Penrice Community Hospital, Pauline Ann (nee Neville), aged 88, of Holmbush Road, St Austell and originally St Stephen.

Beloved wife of Rex, loving mum of Linda and Julie, mother-in-law of Tony and adored gran of Mathew (deceased), Ben, Joseph and Jordan. Funeral service to be held on Friday 22nd December at St Stephen Parish Church at 1pm, followed by interment at St Stephens Cemetery. Donations if desired to Cornwall Air Ambulance c/o Ken Newcombe’s Funeral Home, St Austell, PL25 3JN – 01726 75869 or by retiring collection at the service.

FUNERAL DATE AMENDED Frank peacefully passed away on the 17th December at Mount Gold Hospital. Funeral to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Thursday 11th January at 2pm. Donations if desired to the Royal British Legion.

Any enquiries to Plymouth & District Funeral Services, Tel.

01752 407100 11TH

Marjorie Edith Tucker

Passed peacefully away on 4th December 2023, aged 94 years. Loving wife of the late Wilfred. Dearest mum of Jean, Linda and Maureen (deceased).

Dearly loved nan and great nan. Funeral Service to be held at Newport Methodist Church on Friday 29th December at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, please.

Donations, if desired, for ChemoHero and Royal Devon Hospitals Charity (North Devon) may be given at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.

John Stephen Tucker

John passed away peacefully at Heanton Nursing Home on 9th December, 2023 aged 74. A loving, caring, considerate husband, father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and grandfather who adored having his family around him. He had a passion for woodwork stemming from his days working at Filleigh Sawmills, and always had projects on the go.

John had a happy, cheerful nature and always found time to talk to people. He loved fast motor bikes, cars, football and played various sports over the years. Funeral service at North Devon Crematorium on 27th December at 12.20.

Family flowers only. Casual clothes. Donations for Dementia UK on retiring or through The Co-op Funera care, 2a West Street, South Molton, Devon EX36 4DG

(Sue) Sue passed away peacefully on Monday 18th of December 2023, aged 68 years. A loving wife to Ian and devoted mother to Lois and Matthew. Sue will be dearly missed by many.

The family warmly invite you to celebrate her life with them. The service will be held at Torquay Crematorium on Tuesday 9th of January at 11:30am. Co-op Funeralcare 22-32 Dartmouth [21] Road Paignton TQ4 5AQ

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday 8th December 2023, aged 95 years. Much loved husband of the late Eileen, father to David, Andrew and the late Rachel. Father-in-law, grandpa, great grandpa and friend.

Funeral Service to be held at the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bishops Nympton on Wednesday 10th January 2024 at 12:00 noon. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired, for Cystic Fibrosis and the Devon Air Ambulance Trust, may be given at the service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 3UP.

Ann Wallis

Passed away peacefully after a bravely fought illness on Monday 11th December 2023.

Much loved Wife of Terry. Loving Mother of Lee and Martin. Mother in Law of Caryn.

Cherished Gran of Rowan, Xander and Paige. And loving Sister of Joy and Alan. Service to take place at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Wednesday 27th December 2023 at 11 am in the Rowan Chapel.

Please feel free to wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only please, but donations welcome for the North Devon Hospice at the service or c/o H. N.

Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338 Formerly Rounsevell, nee Vellacott, passed peacefully away with her family around her at the R. D. & E.

Hospital Wonford on 16th December 2023 aged 89 years. Beloved Wife of the late Ken, former Wife to the late John and dearest Mum of Catherine (Cathie). All enquiries to Layzell Funeral Services, The Old Court, Dowell Street, Honiton [22], EX14 1LZ.

Tel 01404 44646 Passed away peacefully at home on 6th December 2023, aged 78 years. Loving wife of Dennis, much loved mother to Christopher and daughter-in-law Tina, Paula and son-in-law Mark and Angela.

Special grandmother to Kristian, Zackary, Lucais, Rosie and Ruby. Funeral Service will be held at the North Devon Crematorium on Friday 5th January 2024 at 11:40am. Family flowers only, please.

Donations if desired, for the North Devon Hospice, maybe given at the service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 3UP. (nee Beer) Of Teign Village, died peacefully on 7 December 2023 aged 83 years. Wife of the late Trevor and Mum to Paul & Trevor.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday 10 January 2024 at St Mary’s Church, Hennock. (Robbie) Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 9th December 2023, aged 84 years. Husband of Mary for 60 years.

Dad of Mandy and David. The proud organic grandad of James, Naomi, Ajay, Anya and Dulcie. Great grandad of Nelson and Farah.

Funeral service will be held at Efford Crematorium on Friday 29th December at 10.45am. No flowers by request, donations if desired for Garden Organic may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

Died peacefully after a long illness, aged 94 years. Retired G.P. of Torquay. Much loved husband of Gill and loving father and grandfather.

Funeral Service will be held at Torquay Crematorium on Friday, January 12th at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations are invited for Dementia U.K. These can be made online with Gift Aid at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques payable to the charity may be sent care of Dominic Loram, Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram Funeral Service, 230 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2HN.

01803 552112 Passed away peacefully on 3rd December 2023 aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Lilian (deceased).

Treasured father of Carol. Much loved father-in-law of Malcolm. A gentleman who will be missed by many.

Celebratory funeral service to be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Thursday 21st December 2023 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Alan if desired for Alzheimer’s Society or British Heart Foundation can be made online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service Saltash PL12 6AB Tel: 01752 848838.

(nee Hocking) Passed away peacefully at Torbay Hospital on Tuesday 12th December 2023. Loving wife to Wilfred (deceased). Beloved mum to Jonathan, Jacqueline, Angela and Antony.

Funeral service to take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Friday 29th December at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for R.N.L.I (Salcombe) may be left online at wcpltd.com.

All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848 Kate Aged 76 years, passed away peacefully at home in Shebbear on 2nd December 2023.

Beloved Wife of John, loving Mum & Grandma. Private Cremation, Thanksgiving Service at Shebbear Parish Church on Friday 22nd December at 2.00pm. No flowers please, if desired, donations in Kate’s memory to Cancer Research UK c/o N.

Lock & Son, Black Torrington, EX21 5QD. Tel: 01409 231281 [email protected]

In Memoriams

Passed away on 18th December 2022. One long year without you, time will never ease my sorrow or mend my broken heart.

The day when I lost you Den, my world just fell apart. Your Glor x x

Joy Ellis

(22.12.2016) Not a day goes by that I wished Heaven had a phone, so then my Mum would be a phone call away, not just a memory. Love you and miss you xx Danielle, Talia, Jesse, Bo, Brody, Kovi, Roman and Rafferty xxx

(Godden) In loving memory of my darling wife who passed away December 27th 2004. God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be, so He wrapped his arms around you and whispered come unto me. You did not deserve what you went through and so He gave you a rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

So when I saw you sleeping peacefully and free from pain, I could not wish for you to come back to suffer all that again. From your ever loving husband Ray (Stupot) We speak your name every day and wish you had never gone away.

We miss you more than words can say and in our hearts you will forever stay. All our love forever more. Mum, Dad, Alain, Leanne, Riece, Courtney and great nieces Harlow and Kayla. xxxxxxx

(nee Cassidy) (OTB) Eight long lonely years since you passed away. Miss you loads and I will love you always and forever. Love from your Husband Eric xxx Miss you mum Love from Jacqui, Jason, Tony and Buster xxx

20.12.1997 Dad Of all the gifts in life However great or small, To have you as my dad Was the greatest gift of all. Love and miss you Daughter Amanda x

1926 to 2011 Mum, another year goes by, but you are not forgotten, when I look at your beautiful picture it makes me sad, but when I talk to you my heart and my soul know you are not very far away. I love you Mum.

As always, your loving Son Kevin. xxx

1933-2014 Like falling leaves the years go by, but love and memories never die. Miss you Bob. Yours always, Jean xxx Loving dad to Kim, father-in-law to Robbie, treasured grandad and great-grandad.

Love you xxx

Birthday Memoriams

(Ang ) Thinking of you on what would have been your 76th Birthday today. Remembered today and always. Forever in our hearts.

Now reunited with your loving Husband Donald (Don). Love always. Also loving Sons Andrew, John, Scott and Granddaughter Amber.

Birthday Memories 26th December 2023 Happy Birthday to you my love. You may not be here beside me to celebrate your birthday. Please know that you are always in my heart.

All my love, Bea xxx

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