Cornwall death and funeral notices this week include former coastguard
A former coastguard and much-loved great-grandmother are among those being remembered in the latest Cornwall death and funeral notices. Don Buckfield has died at the age of 83 while Kathleen Hallett’s family said she would be “held in our hearts forever”.
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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Passed away on 23rd March 2024 aged 71 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service was due 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
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
Anthony George (G3KDP) Bounds[5]
(G3KDP) On Thursday 21st March 2024 passed away peacefully at Treliske Hospital, Truro[6]. Tony aged 90 years of St Ives[7]. Much loved husband of Gwen. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at Hellesveor Methodist Church on Monday, 15th April 2024 at 11am.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired for RNLI (St Ives) by retiring collection or c/o Paul Sherris Funeral Directors, Bedford Place, St Ives TR26 1SH. Tel no. 01736 795663.
Helen Theresa (Terri) Bredonchel (Johnstone)[8]
(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.
Don Buckfield, who has died aged 83 (Image: Funeral Notices)
Peacefully on Tuesday 26th March 2024 at the Royal Cornwall Hospital[10] 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.
On Tuesday 26th March 2024 Graham passed away peacefully at Kernow House, Launceston[12] aged 83 years formerly of Church View Road, Roskear, Camborne[13]. Funeral Service 2.30pm Thursday 18th April Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium.
Donations in memory of Graham for The Royal Institute of Cornwall via www.memorygiving.com or by retiring collection. Funeral Directors: W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro TR1 2EQ Tel: 01872 274021.
Gerard Nevile Mark, Dl. Clinton[14]
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.
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
Peacefully passed away at Trelana Nursing Home, Bude[17] 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
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
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[20] Street, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6BD.
Richard Neil (Rex) Fullman[21]
(Rex) Aged 93 years, of Hockley, Essex. On Tuesday 19th March 2024 at Queen’s Hospital, Romford, Essex. Devoted son of John and Hazel, loyal brother of Dave and Mike, and a much loved uncle and great uncle. Funeral Service will be on Thursday 11th April at Ludgvan Parish Church at 12 noon followed by interment in Ludgvan Parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if desired for the RNLI will be received at the service or direct to the charity Funeral Director W. J. Winn, Trenwith Terrace, St Ives, TR26 1QE, Tel: 01736 793029
On Saturday 23rd March 2024, peacefully at The Beeches Care Home, Noel James, aged 77 years of Penzance[23]. Beloved brother of Alison, Michael and Wendy and a dearly loved uncle. Funeral service to be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, on Wednesday 17th April at 3pm.
Family flowers only but donations if so desired for the Parkinson’s Society may be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel. 01736 364062
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)[25]
Kathleen Agnes Hallett (nee Chapple) has died at the age of 86 (Image: Funeral Notices)
(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.
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[27]
Bertha Lilian Edith Harris, who has died aged 98 (Image: Funeral Notices)
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 grandchildren. 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
(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.
Kenneth Samuel George Hooper[29]
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.
On Saturday 16th March 2024 peacefully at her home in Carbis Bay, surrounded by her family aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late Eddie, a much loved Mum and a dear Nan. Funeral service will take place at Treswithian Downs Crematorium on Thursday 11th April at 11am.
Family flowers only, donations may be given for Cornwall Air Ambulance by a retiring collection or sent to F. E Strike & Sons, Funeral Services, Penlee, West End, Porthleven, TR13 9JJ, Tel: 01326 562492
Paul Arthur Huxham (Former history teacher at Plymstock School)[31]
(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
William “Barry” Jenkin (Image: Funeral Notices)
of Illogan, passed away peacefully at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, on Tuesday 26th March 2024, aged 84 years. Barry, beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Shaun, Simon and the late Sonia and a dearly devoted Gramps and Great Gramps.
Funeral service at: Treswithian Downs Crematorium on Thursday 11th April at 10.00am. No black, please wear colours if possible. No flowers please, by request but donations welcomed, in aid of St Julia’s Hospice Hayle[33], by retiring collection or c/o the Funeral Director, Richard Putt at: Bernard Williams and Son, “Carriage House,” 1 Mount Ambrose, Redruth[34], TR15 1NX Telephone: 01209 315060
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
Frederick “Alan” Lansdowne[36]
Frederick “Alan” Lansdowne has died at the age of 77 (Image: Funeral Notices)
of Redruth, passed away peacefully at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, on Tuesday 26th March 2024, aged 77 years. Alan, beloved husband of Lorraine, much loved Dad of Mike and Michelle, a dearly devoted Papa and Great Grandpa.
Funeral service at:- Redruth Baptist Church, on Wednesday 17th April at 1.15pm followed by Private Interment. (Please wear colours if possible) No flowers please, by request but donations welcomed, in aid of Redruth Baptist Church, by retiring collection or c/o the Funeral Director, Richard Putt at:- Bernard Williams and Son, “Carriage House,” 1 Mount Ambrose, Redruth, TR15 1NX Telephone: 01209 315060
(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
On Sunday 24th March 2024, peacefully at Treliske Hospital, Dorothy, aged 90 years of Hayle Formerly of Madron Beloved Wife of the late Jimmy Lockett. Much loved Mum of Jeremy and Tim. Loving Grandmother of Simon and Helen and a Great Grandmother.
Funeral service to be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne on Wednesday 10th April at 10 a.m. Family flowers only but donations if so desired for National Animal Welfare Trust (Wheal Alfred) may be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel. 01736 364062
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- ^ Richard Neil (Rex) Fullman (funeral-notices.co.uk)
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- ^ Mary Guy (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Kathleen Agnes Hallett (nee Chapple) (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Lilian Vera Hannam (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Bertha Lilian Edith Harris (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Susan (Sue) Hartnell (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Kenneth Samuel George Hooper (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Patricia Hugo (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Paul Arthur Huxham (Former history teacher at Plymstock School) (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ William “Barry” Jenkin (funeral-notices.co.uk)
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