Tributes have been paid to people across Plymouth and further afield in the latest funeral notices.
Among those lovingly remembered is Dawn Lisa Lunnon, of Woolwell, who passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday 3rd April 2026 at home, aged 59.
Dawn was the darling wife of Pete, treasured mum of Hannah and Ellie as well as a special sister, auntie and friend.
A loving tribute says: ‘Rest in peace. Your light will shine on in everyone you touched. Always in our hearts and with us forever. Our darling daughter Dawn. Taken too soon. We will miss you so much. Broken hearted Mum and Dad. God Bless.’
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Passed away peacefully on 20th March 2026 aged 81 years. Devoted wife of Albert, Dear mum to Susan, Jenny & Michael A dear mother-in-law to Malcolm and Keith nanny and great nanny Private funeral service. Donations if so desired in Margaret’s memory for The British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK may be made via Kingsbridge Funeral Directors Devon Square View, Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1EF Tel: 01548 856340
Sadly passed away Saturday 28th March at the age of 98. Loving dad to Sandra, Carol and Shirley. Special friend to Ian, Andy and Wayne. Mischievous grandad, great grandad and great great grandad. Loved and treasured by us all. Funeral service will be at Torquay Crematorium on Wednesday 29th April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, for Devon Air Ambulance Trust. Enquiries to: Maunders Funeral Service, 27 Well Street, Paignton TQ3 3AW Telephone: 01803 556581
(née Frankum) Peacefully on 2nd April 2026 in hospital. Margaret aged 86 years. Loving mum of Keith and the late Lyn and Peter, mum in law of Monica, much loved nan of Lee, Darren, Luke, Ryan, Scott and Alfie, and great nan of Elysha, Kaidan, Sophie, Jacob & Louie. A dear sister of Pearl, Albert, Jeff, Jenny and the late Ivy, Evelyn & Stan. Will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Thursday 23rd April at 10.30am (St Peter’s Chapel) Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk
(Tony) On April 3rd 2026 at his home in Bolventor, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, a much loved father, granfer, great granfer, brother and uncle. Sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service at St Neot Church on Wednesday April 29th at 1.00 pm, followed by an interment in Bolventor churchyard. Donations if desired please to Marie Curie, by retiring collection or c/o Bodmin Funeral Services, Old Wall Lodge, Castle Canyke Road, PL31 1DU.
Passed away at home in Topsham on 26th March aged 86 years. Beloved wife to Sadru, mother to Nicholas and grandmother to Samuel and Adam. Funeral service to be held at St Margaret’s Church, Topsham on Thursday 30th April at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jan for Save the Children can be made at the service or c/o Peter Frank Turl, Funeral Directors, 16 Victoria Road, Topsham, EX3 0EU.
(Nee Hill ) Passed away peacefully at home on 4th April 2026 aged 91. A much loved Mum to Georgina, Beverley and Elizabeth, Nan to Hayley, Ben, Lorna, Jake, George, Luke, Amy and Kate, loving Great Gran to her eight Great Grandchildren. Shirley’s funeral will take place at The Tamar Valley Crematorium on Monday 27th April 2026 at 12pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to the RNLI via shirleybinmore.muchloved.com Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ 01752 303830
Passed away peacefully on 3rd April 2026 aged 78 Now reunited with her Husband Keith. A beloved Mum to Sarah and Helen, Mother In Law to Gary and Richard and a much loved Gran to Matt, Josh, Lauren and Melissa. Ann will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral to take place at The Tamar Valley Crematorium on Monday 27th April 2026 at 11am Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Woodside Animal Shelter via annbromidge.muchloved.com All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ
Passed away peacefully on 6th April, aged 80 years. Loving partner of Wendy, much loved Dad and Step Dad to Shaun (deceased), Mandy, Graham, Jonathan and Victoria and father in law to Shelley, Ian, Jemima, Tracey and Arren. Adoring ‘Grumps’ and Grandad Mike to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loving brother of Chris and his wife Jen. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Friday 1st May at 1.30. Family flowers only, with donations if desired, by retiring collection to St Peters Hospice in memory of Shaun, or c/o Drew & Sons Funeral Directors, Longhayes, Venton, Drewsteignton, Exeter, EX6 6PG. 01647 231306.
Aged 89 years of Crowden Northlew peacefully on 9th April 2026. Beloved wife of the late Cecil, Loving Mum, Nan and Great Nan Thanksgiving service at Northlew Methodist Chapel on Thursday 23rd April at 2.00pm. No flowers please but if desired donations to Exeter Kidney Unit & Northlew Methodist graveyard fund by retiring collection or c/o Norman Lock & Son Black Torrington EX21 5QD enquiries @ normanlockandson.co.uk
(John) Now safely in the arms of Jesus Died peacefully at home Monday 6th April 2026. Thanksgiving service for his life at St. Paul’s Church Tiverton EX16 5HU Tuesday 21st April 2026 11:30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John, in aid of Open Doors (Supporting persecuted Christians) and Marie Curie, 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 away peacefully on 30th March 2026, aged 80 years. Loving wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral Service to be held at the North Devon Crematorium, Aspen, on Tuesday 21st April at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if you wish, for the North Devon Hospice and the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity for the Seamoor Unit at the North Devon District Hospital may be given at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.
Peacefully in his sleep on 29th March 2026, Brian, aged 87 years of Wadebridge, formerly Launceston/Lydford. Beloved husband of June, much loved dad of Angela, Alan and Tricia and fond father-in-law of David, Louise and Tod. A very dear Grandpops to Charlie, Zac, Ollie, Tom, Danny, Will, Fyn and Mara. Forever loved. Funeral service at The Bray Funeral Home, Wadebridge on Monday 20th April 2026 at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Research UK or WaterAid 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. Cheques made payable to ‘R. J. Bray Donation Account’, please.
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a short illness on Saturday 28th March 2026, aged 82 years. Much loved wife of the late Keith. Loving mum of Shaun, Sarah and Lindsey. Cherished nanna of Leah, Becky, Jasmine, Keira and Jack. Will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Service to take place at St. Mary Magdalene Church, South Molton on Wednesday 29th April at 11 am. Family flowers only please, but donations welcome for Diabetes UK at the service or c/o H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338
On Sunday, March 29th 2026, Felicity, of High Street, Uffculme, passed away at home, aged 75 years. Beloved Wife of the late David, much loved Mum, Grandma, Great-Grandma and friend. She will be greatly missed by all. The funeral service will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Uffculme, on Wednesday, April 29th 2026, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Felicity, in aid of Hospiscare, can be given by retiring collection or may be sent to:- Walter H. Squires & Son Chapel of Rest, 27 Higher Street, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1AJ.
(Fiona) Catherine Fiona Davey (aka Fiona) Sadly passed away on 16th March 2026 at The Royal Berkshire Hospital aged 77. Much loved mother of Frances and Mark, and mother in law to Helen and Jay. Fiona was a truly wonderful lady who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral to take place at St John’s Church, Ivybridge on 20th April 2026 at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to MacMillan UK. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare Ivybridge Ermedale Chapel Fore Street Ivybridge Devon PL21 9AB
(Tina) Died peacefully on Sunday 29th March 2026, aged 77 years. Loving wife of the late Stephen Driscoll. Private cremation followed by a Service of Celebration at Boringdon Park Golf Club on Tuesday 21st April at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cats Protection or WaterAid may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848
Passed away on Saturday 21st April 2026 Aged 88 years. Much loved Mum, Gran and Great Nan. A Service of Thanksgiving for her life will take place at Taunton Crematorium on Friday 17th April at 1.20 pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired will be forwarded to Devon Air Ambulance c/o L. G. Redwood, Funeral Director, Bridge House Barn, Clayhidon, Devon. EX15 3PH
Karen passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at St Luke’s Hospice, aged 68 years. Loving daughter to Jillian and David (deceased). Loving sister to Denise and Kevin and Deborah (deceased). Treasured auntie to Zara and Ben, Samantha and Lewis, Albie, Maddox, Theodore and Isabelle. Funeral service to take place at Plymouth Crematorium at The Park, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UQ on Wednesday 22nd April at 10:30. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Karen can be made to St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, if so desired. Karen was dearly loved and greatly missed. Co-op Funeralcare, 61 Exeter Street, Plymouth, PL4 0AH.
(Née Neale) On April 11th 2026, peacefully at her home in Boscastle, aged 86 years. Beloved Wife of George (deceased). Much loved Mum to Julian & Sonya. Dear Sister of Eric & her Twin Brother Jack. She will be greatly missed by all her family & many friends. A Service of Thanksgiving for her life will be held at Tintagel Methodist Church on Friday May 1st at 3.30pm. No Black attire by request please. Donations in memory of Jill may be given to benefit Childrens Hospice South West (CHSW) & Prostate Cancer UK by retiring collection or C/O Stephens & Harris Funeral Directors, Trewalder, Delabole PL33 9ET Tel: 01840212340.
On 31st March 2026 aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Derrick, sister of Mary and a much loved aunt. Funeral Service at Crediton Methodist Church on Friday 24th April at 11.00am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation c/o A.White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ.
(nee Adams) Passed away at the North Devon District Hospital on 26th March 2026, aged 91 years. Devoted wife to the late Peter, loving mum to Sandra, Julie and Gillian. Mother-in-law to Trevor, Colin and Charles. Adoring and proud nan to Claire, Carrie-Anne, Treve, Charlotte, Emily and Jake. Great nan to Lilly, Rhiannon, Rhys and Mia. A Celebration of her life will be held at the North Devon Crematorium on Friday 24th April at 11:30am. 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.
Peacefully on 1st April 2026 at Treliske Hospital, John, aged 66 years of Blisland. Much loved husband of Alison and loving dad of James. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd April at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only, donations, 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. Cheques made payable to ‘R. J. Bray Donation Account’, please.
Peacefully passed away with his family at his side, aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Iris. Loving dad of Rebecca and father-in-law to Leon. Supportive brother of Peter. A profound loss to all who knew and loved him. Funeral service to be held on Monday 27th April at St Paul’s Church, Honiton at 11.00am. Floral tributes welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers preferred to either World Vision UK, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) or The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and may be given by retiring collection. Co-op Funeralcare, 2 St Thomas Centre Exeter EX4 1DG.
(Clements) Passed away peacefully on Friday 3rd April 2026, in her 90th year. Loving wife of the Late Colin, mother of Joy, Kay, Lynn and Corinne, son in laws Paul and Philip. Loved Gran of 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life to be held at St Mary’s Church, Dunsford on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 12noon. Donations in memory of Olive will be shared between St Mary’s Church, Dunsford Village Hall and Acorn Community Support by retiring collection or c/o Drew & Sons Funeral Directors, Longhayes, Venton, Drewsteignton, Exeter, EX6 6PG. 01647 231306.
(née Jennings) and Murray Stewart. Memorial service for beloved parents of Anne, to be held at Penpol Church, near Truro, Tuesday 21st April at 3pm. Donations to Flicka Foundation (charity number 1153858) please. Any enquiries to: Paul Bourton Funeral Service Tel: 01726 65727
(Dawes) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann on the 25th March 2026, aged 85 years. Beloved daughter of Doris Dawes, sister to Rex & Veronica and Aunt to Adrienne & Stephanie. A truly lovely lady, fiercely independent and loved spending her time crafting. Family only cremation & interment of ashes at Efford Cemetery. Forever in our hearts Enquiries to Stephanie Evans Saltfleetby, LN11 7SP 07983 259752
Susan Elizabeth Kelly (September 29, 1957, to March 17, 2026), died peacefully at home with her family. She is survived by her husband Stephen Whitefield, mother Ruth Kelly, son Steven Stenzler and his partner Alayde, her grandchildren Ayla and Ian, and sister Janice Kelly, her husband Clint and nephew Evan. The funeral service will be held on May 23, 2026, at 3.30pm at Exeter Crematorium. Susan said that she did not see this as a sad occasion but as a celebration of her life, which she has loved. So those attending should only wear black if that is their colour of choice on any other joyful day. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation to Exeter Hospice, you can donate below via this page. The funeral will be livestreamed, and if you wish to watch it live please email Stephen for the webcast link and log in details. Following the funeral service, there will be an early buffet meal to be held from 4.30-7.30pm in the Topsham Room at Exeter Golf and Country Club, Topsham Road, Exeter, which is a short drive from the Crematorium. It would be appreciated if you could let Stephen know if you intend to attend the reception to which you are warmly invited: [email protected].
(Ron) In Loving Memory of Ronald Kenney 06.01.1937-20.03.2026. Loving husband to Patricia, devoted father to his eight children, and much-loved Grandad to his 23 grandchildren. Ron was well known locally as the proprietor of several aquatic fish shops over the years, with FishPets in Torquay being the last he owned. He was known for his easy-going nature, great sense of humor and for always sharing a joke and a laugh with customers, many of whom returned time and again. Funeral service to be held at Combeinteignhead Church at 11.00am on 22nd April, followed by a private family wake. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Sadly passed away after a short illness on 2nd April 2026, aged 80 years. Loving Husband, Dad and Grandad. He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 30th April at St Peter’s Chapel, Exeter & Devon Crematorium at 10:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given to Royal National Institute of Blind People and British Heart Foundation by retiring collection. Co-op Funeralcare, 2 St Thomas Centre, Exeter EX4 1DE
Passed peacefully after a short illness on Friday 3rd April 2026 at home. Aged 59 years. Of Woolwell. Darling wife of Pete. Treasured Mum of Hannah and Ellie. Special Sister, Auntie and friend. Rest in peace. Your light will shine on in everyone you touched. Always in our hearts and with us forever. Our darling daughter Dawn. Taken too soon. We will miss you so much. Broken hearted Mum and Dad. God Bless. Funeral Service will be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room One, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ, on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 2.00pm. Traditional attire with a splash of colour, to reflect her vibrant personality. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Luke’s Hospice may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676
It is with great sadness that I announce the recent death of much loved and devoted husband and father Peter Lynch. Despite a long running battle with illness, his life was filled with love, happiness and support from his family and friends. Peter was positive to the end and passed peacefully with his loving wife Kathy by his side. The funeral service is now confirmed on Thursday 23rd April 14:30 within St Peter’s Chapel at Exeter Crematorium , Topsham Road EX2 6EU. The funeral wake shall take place afterwards 15:15 onwards Exeter Golf and Country Club (Mews Room), Topsham Road, EX2 7AE.
On Saturday, April 4th 2026, Lynn, formerly of Bampton, passed away peacefully, aged 62 years. Much loved mum of Oliver, James and Megan, loving nonny of Alexander, Esme, George and Lorenzo, dearest sister of Anne, Claire, Trina and the late Robert. Lynn will very sadly missed by all her family, and many friends. A Service of Celebration for the life of Lynn will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium, on Friday, May 8th 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Lynn, in aid of The Motor Neurone Disease Association, 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.
passed away at home on Tuesday 24th March 2026, aged 72 years. Much Loved Wife of Peter. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service at The Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Tuesday 28th April at 2:30pm. The family have requested no formal attire but a splash of green or Cornish colours to be worn if you wish. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given,if desired, for ‘Cats Protection’ by retiring collection or c/o The Arthur W Bryant Funeral Service, 19 Market Place, Camelford, Cornwall PL32 9PD or online via their website awbryant.co.uk
Sadly passed away at Torbay Hospital on 31st March 2026 aged 89 years. Much loved Husband to Norma (Liz) and devoted Dad of Deborah and Theresa. Former lecturer at South Devon Tech and Exeter College. Derek will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady, Help of Christians and St Denis Church, St Marychurch on Friday 24th April at 10.00am. Family flowers on by request, donations if desired are for The Dogs Trust and B.L.E.S.M.A Frontline Challenge which may be given by retiring collection, online at www.kjlackfuneralservice.co.uk or sent to K.J. Lack Family Funeral Service. 153 St Marychurch Road, Plainmoor, Torquay. TQ1 3HW Tel: 01803 313200
(Jack) Passed away peacefully on 28th March 2026 aged 82 years. Devoted husband of Wendy and dear father to Cheralyn. Funeral service at The Park Crematorium Plymouth (room 1) Monday 27th April at 12 noon. Followed by refreshments at The Royal British Legion, The Mill Club, Western Backway, Kingsbridge. Family flowers only please donations is so desired for The British Heart Foundation or St Luke’s Hospice by retiring collection or c/o Kingsbridge Funeral Directors Devon Square View, Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1EF. 01548 856340
(Bill) Passed peacefully away at home on 6th April 2026, aged 87 years. Devoted husband to Bett, a loving Father to Kim, Kay and her husband Andy, Gramps to Melvin, his wife Georgie and William, Bampy to Archie and Evie, Bamp Bamp to Daniel, Leo and Georgia-Marie, a dear brother, Uncle and friend to many. Funeral Service at the North Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 28th April, 10.00 am. Please wear an item of bright clothing if you wish. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if you wish, for North Devon Hospice & Marie Curie at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son Ltd, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.
(neé Jones) We are so sad to announce that Pam passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, aged 89 years. Much cherished wife of George, devoted mum of Heather, Jackie and Tim, and a loving mother in law, Grandma and great grandma. She will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at St Andrew’s Church, Exwick on Thursday 30th April at 11am followed by burial at Exwick Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Alzheimers Research UK by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk
Peacefully passed away on 30th March 2026 at St James Lodge Care Home, aged 91 years. Mum of Graeme and Antony Peters. Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony room 2) Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Tuesday 21st April at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Royal British Legion may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438
Sadly passed away 15th March 2026 at Derriford Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Pat and devoted father to Natalie and Dominic. A truly lovely man. Ray was always smiling and never missed the opportunity for a friendly chat. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. Funeral Service to be held Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at Tamar Valley Crematorium at 12 noon. A touch of pink, Ray’s favourite colour, welcomed. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Ray, in aid of the British Heart Foundation, can be made via retiring collection or via www.plymouthfuneraldirectors.com under the heading Funeral Notices. Enquiries to: Knapman Family Independent Funeral Directors 20 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL4 7AA 01752 603552 [email protected]
Aged 87 years of Lower Wringworthy. Passed away peacefully at Hillcrest House on 2nd April 2026. Beloved wife of the late David, much loved mum of Linda, Wendy, Louise, David and Richard, devoted gran and great gran. Funeral service to be held at the Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Tuesday 28th April at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support by way of retiring collection or c/o Ugalde and Son, Funeral Directors, Trelawney House, Heathlands Road, Liskeard, PL14 4DH.
Passed away peacefully on 9th April aged 83. Now reunited with his wife Rosemary. A beloved Dad to Emma and Russell. Rob will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral to take place on 19th May at 12.30 at Forest of Dean Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to RNLI All enquiries to Abbotsfield Funeral Directors, Ross on Wye. HR9 7AN
Passed away peacefully after a bravely fought illness on Friday 20th March 2026, aged 71 years. Much loved wife of Barry. Loving mum of Andrew & Alison and Alex & Sophie. Cherished and nan of Yazmin, Freddie, Athena and Isabel. Will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Service to take place at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Thursday 23rd April at 11.30 am. 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
(Nee Wreford) (Formerly Foss) Died peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, aged 86 years. Dear mum of Sue, Lesley, Lizzie, Mike and the late Alison. Much loved grandma and great grandma. Will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Peter’s Chapel, Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Thursday 23rd April at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given to the British Heart Foundation by retiring collection. Co-op Funeralcare, 2 St Thomas Centre, Exeter EX4 1DG
Passed peacefully away on 29th March, at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, aged 94 years. Much loved husband of the late Marion, Dad to Judith & Brian, Carole & David, Janet & Martin and a loved Grandad and Great Grandad. A Thanksgiving service will be held at Hele Lane Methodist Church on Monday 20th April at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations to Lymphoma Research Foundation and Hospiscare, c/o A White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ.
Formerly of Cliff Road, Paignton Christina passed peacefully away at Parkland House Care Homer, Exeter on 2nd April 2026 aged 80 years. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A Service to Celebrate Christina’s life will be held at St. Paul’s Chapel, Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Monday 27th April at 12 noon. No flowers please but donations in memory of Christina for Alzheimer Research UK may be given online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or sent care of Vanessa Loram, Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram, 7 Churston Broadway, Paignton TQ4 6LE
With sadness we announce that our Dad, Maurice Alfred Webster, passed away peacefully on 30th March, aged 92 years. Formerly of Plymouth and Landrake he spent his latter years at Lakeside Care Home. Father to Alan and Mary, and proud grandfather of four, great grandfather of five. He will remain in our hearts forever. You’re welcome to join us in sharing memories and celebrating his life on Sunday 2nd August from 2.30 – 4.30 at Boringdon Golf Club, Plymouth. Please dress casually.
(Fred) Passed peacefully away at Kingsmount Residential Home with family by his side, aged 100 years. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all his family and those who knew him. A service in celebration of his life well lived will be held at Torquay Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 12:30pm. The service is being live streamed for those unable to attend, please contact Stockman & Loram for more details. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Fred are invited for Rowcroft Hospice or South West Coast Path Association and can be made online with Gift Aid at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques payable to the charity can be sent care of Dominic Loram, funeral director at Stockman & Loram Funeral Service, 230 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2HN. 01803 552112
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a bravely fought short illness on Thursday 2nd April 2026, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late David. Loving mum of Alison & Bob, Suzanne & Phil, Adrian & Sharon. Cherished grandma of Bella. Will be dearly missed by all her family & friends. Service to take place at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple in the Rowan chapel on Friday 1st May 2026 at 10.45am. Family flowers only please, but donations welcome for and to be divided between the NDDH ICU (Royal Devon Hospitals Charity) and 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
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday 1st April 2026, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of the late Una. Loving dad to Michael. Cherished grandad of Samantha & Will, Ashley & Lucy and James. Much loved great grandad of Toby, Jayden, Harley, Jasper, Poppy and Benjamin. Will be dearly missed by all his family. Service to take place at St. Mary Magdalene Church, South Molton on Friday 24th April at 2 pm. 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
(née Kinch) Died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday 30th March 2026 at Derriford Hospital, with family by her side. Raised on Ballyduff Farm in Arklow, County Wicklow with her brothers and sisters Anna, Beatrice, Edward, Eileen, Muriel and Noel. Beloved Wife of Dennis, Mother to Sarah and Becky and Mimo to Jasmine Katie. The cremation funeral service will be held on Friday 24th April at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony Room 1) Merafield Road, Plymouth PL7 1UQ at 2.00pm. At Charlotte’s request wear your brightest, colourful clothes. A further Celebration of Life ceremony will also take place at St Jude’s Church on Saturday 11th July 2026 at 12.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired made payable to the Plymouth homelessness support charity Shekinah Mission may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438
In loving memory of Keith, who died on 4th April 2026 at the North Devon District Hospital, aged 91 years. The funeral Service will be held at the North Devon Crematorium on Friday 8th May, 10.00 am. Following the Service family and friends are warmly invited to join us for refreshments at Portmore Golf Club as we come together in celebration of Keith’s life. Dress code, formal. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the North Devon Hospice may be given at the Service or sent c/o W S Gayton & Son Ltd, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3UP.
Passed away at Torbay Hospital after a short illness, on 23rd March 2026 aged 92 years. Beloved by all his family and friends. Any enquiries to J & K Davey Co-op J & K Davey Co-op Funeralcare, 5 Imperial Buildings, Exeter Road, Kingsteignton, TQ12 3HZ, 01626 336000
In Memoriams
(Brooks) In loving memory of a very dear and missed Mum and Nana who passed away 14th April 1995. Always in our thoughts and hearts. Love Daughter Brenda, Husband George, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren x
(Jewell) (Maggie) (2/11/1944-8/5/2017.) There are special people in our lives who never leave us, even after they are gone.
15/04/2006 I can’t believe it was 20 years ago on this day that my dear dad and grandad, Harvey James Wood, passed away. He was reunited with my mum and gran who passed away 18 months prior on the 11/10/2004. Both loved and missed very much and thought about often. With lots of love from Sally and Will x
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