{"id":625712,"date":"2026-06-07T09:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T09:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/625712\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T09:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T09:04:09","slug":"funeral-notices-heartfelt-tributes-to-65-lost-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/625712\/","title":{"rendered":"Funeral notices: Heartfelt tributes to 65 lost loved ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Heartfelt tributes have been paid to people across Devon and further afield in the latest funeral notices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Among those lovingly remembered is Sarah Bath, who sadly passed away on Sunday 10th May aged 59 after a brave fight surrounded by her family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sarah was a beloved daughter to Rita and David, sister to Nancy and Louise, aunty to Molly, David and Charlie and sister in law to Mark.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A touching tribute to Sarah says: &#8216;Such a ray of light in our lives, gone far too soon and will be sorely missed by all her family and friends.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk &#8211; the UK\u2019s number one site for death notices and memoriams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/funeral-notices.co.uk\/devon+area\/all-announcements\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">click here<\/a>. Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p>Death Notices<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Gone too young, aged 75 years. Sadly passed away at home on 17th May, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife to Fred, wonderful mum to Rachel (and Phil) and Juliet (and Justin), loving nan to Sheree, Jemma, Clayton, Dylan, Amelia, Anna and great nanny to Jaylan, Nylah, Violet, Parker and Rosie. Devoted sister to Brenda (and deceased: Ron, Derrick and Jean) Friend to so many. Mum made a difference to so many people&#8217;s lives. Deeply loved and will be truly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday 10th June 2026 at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1 at 2pm, followed by a celebration of life at The Billacombe, PL9 7HG. Family flowers only. Donations in memory will benefit Cancer Research UK &amp; Macmillan Cancer Support and can be made via retiring collection or via www.plymouthfuneraldirectors.com under the heading Funeral Notices. Knapman Family Independent Funeral Directors 20 Mannamead Road, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/plymouth\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Plymouth<\/a>, PL4 7AA 01752 603552 info@knapmanfamilyltd.co.uk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Phil) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Philip Bastick, aged 76, on Monday 4th May 2026. Philip was the lifelong partner of Jessie, a much-loved stepdad, grandfather, brother, uncle and loyal friend to many. He will be fondly remembered for his loyalty, caring personality and wonderful sense of humour, which brought laughter and happiness to those around him throughout his life. A former gardener, Philip enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and valued friendship, family and good company above all else. He had a great love of music and good food, and many happy memories were made in his company. His warmth, character and quick wit will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. A celebration of Philip&#8217;s life will take place on Thursday 11th June 2026 at 2.30pm at <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/torquay\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Torquay<\/a> Crematorium. Forever loved, sadly missed and always remembered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In loving memory of Sarah Bath sadly passed away on Sunday 10th May Aged 59 after a brave fight surrounded by her family. Beloved Daughter to Rita and David, Sister to Nancy and Louise, Aunty to Molly, David and Charlie, Sister in law to Mark. Such a ray of light in our lives, gone far too soon and will be sorely missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/torbay\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Torbay<\/a> Crematorium on Monday 8th June at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Suddenly on 9th May 2026, aged 64 years. Devoted husband of Lou, much loved Dad of Kells, Jack and Sammy, dearest grandad to Jack, Walter Ayla and Maizie, treasured Son of Val and the late Bernard and dearest brother of Steph He will be truly missed by all those who knew him and loved him. Funeral service on Friday 12th June 2026 <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/exeter\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Exeter<\/a> Crematorium 12:30 pm in St Peters Chapel Family Flowers only. Donations if desired for Alzheimer&#8217;s Society by retiring collection or c\/o M. Sillifant &amp; Sons 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD Online: https:\/\/adrianbond.muchloved.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Passed away peacefully at home, on 23rd May 2026, aged 91 years. Beloved Husband of Doreen, for 65 Years, Much loved Father to Peter &amp; Silke, and Fiona &amp; Jon, adored Grandfather to Lucinda &amp; Rebecca and very proud Great Grandfather to Lenny. He will be sadly missed by all. A Celebration of Life service will be held at St Anne&#8217;s Church, Bucks Mills, 3.00pm on Wednesday 17th June 2026 followed by light refreshments at The Merry Harriers Garden Centre Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be given by retiring collection or sent c\/o A.H Johns Funeral Services Maple Park Woolsery <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/bideford\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Bideford<\/a> EX39 5QP<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tony passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at Derriford Hospital, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Julie. Dearly loved father to Nicholas and Catherine, and a loving father in law to Andrew. A treasured grandfather to Ronnie, Sidney and Frankie. Also, a dear brother to Peter (deceased), David, Stephen and Michael. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 10th June, at Plymouth Crematorium at The Park, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UQ, ceremony room 2 at 15:30. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to WMUK &#8211; charity for Waldenstrom&#8217;s macroglobulinaemia. Tony&#8217;s family have indicated that wearing black is not necessary, should you wish to wear something different. Rest in peace, my gentle man. Love always, Julie. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 61 Exeter Street, Plymouth, PL4 0AH. 01752 303800.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Tony) Tony sadly passed away on 24th May 2026, aged 78 years at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth after a short illness. Much-loved husband of Sue and father of Nick, Tony will be remembered with great love and affection as a proud and caring grandfather to James. He was a dearly loved father-in-law to Deborah, a loving brother to John, and brother-in-law to Anita. He was also brother to his late sisters, Rose and Pam. A private cremation will take place in accordance with Tony&#8217;s wishes. Donations may be made in Tony&#8217;s memory to Cancer Research UK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Alan) Of Keinton Mandeville, formerly of Halberton, Devon. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 20th May 2026, aged 95 years. A dearly loved husband of Joan and Brother to Joy. Alan will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Funeral Service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Keinton Mandeville, Somerset on Thursday 11th June at 12 pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Alan, in aid of Dorset &amp; Somerset Air Ambulance, may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9GY. Tel. 01458 831020<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(n\u00e9e Tym) of Sticklepath, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/barnstaple\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Barnstaple<\/a> died peacefully at Primrose House, Westward Ho!, on 17th May 2026, aged 98 years. Wife of Tok, mother of Tim and Jane, grandmother of Christopher, Anna and Ben (deceased) and great granny of Fin. Funeral Service to be held at the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/north-devon\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">North Devon<\/a> Crematorium on Tuesday 9th June at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Parkinson&#8217;s UK and Cancer Research UK, may be given at the service or c\/o W S Gayton &amp; Son, Pickett Meadow, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 3UP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On Wednesday 27th May 2026, Jeanette of Winkleigh peacefully passed away at the North Devon District Hospital, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of Peter She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at All Saints Parish Church, Winkleigh on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 2pm Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Jeanette will go to Alzheimer&#8217;s Society by retiring collection at the service or please send cheques payable to Alzheimer&#8217;s Society to S J Carne Funeral Directors, Summerhayes, Ingleigh Green, Winkleigh, Devon. EX19 8AT Tel: 01837 680199<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Mike) On 29th May 2026 peacefully at home aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Pat, much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral Service on Monday 15th June 2026 Exeter Crematorium 12.30pm in St Peter&#8217;s Chapel. No flowers please. Donations if desired for FORCE or Devon Air Ambulance by retiring collection or c\/o M. Sillifant &amp; Sons. 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD Online: https:\/\/michaeljdclarke.muchloved.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Passed away peacefully at home on 16th May aged 76 years. Beloved husband to Karen, Proud Father to Sam &amp; Calum, Martin &amp; Kirsty, Donna &amp; James, Loving Grandad to Lily, Rory, Josh and Charlotte. Funeral service at the North Devon Crematorium Rowan Chapel on Tuesday 16th June at 11:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Michael may be made at the service in support of Headway North Devon. Barnstaple Funeralcare 29 Bear Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 7BX 01271 314918<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Passed away on 9th May 2026 at home. Aged 86 years. Will be sadly missed by all his family and those who knew him. Funeral Service will be held at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony room 2) Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Thursday 11th June 2026 at 1.30pm. You are warmly invited to join them at The Bluebird, Eggbuckland Road PL3 5JU for light refreshments after the service. Either flowers or donations if desired for The Salvation Army may be left online at wcpltd.com\/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Cullen) Ellenor passed away peacefully on 27 May 2026 at Underhill Care Home after a long illness aged 78. Beloved mother of Sharon and Kirsty and grandmother to Finn, Joe, Jake, Harry and Lucy. Dearly beloved partner of David for 27 years. Born in Glasgow Ellenor worked for many years as a teacher and Special Needs Coordinator and pursued many interests in the area of crafts. Renowned among friends and colleagues for her extensive collection of colourful Doc Martens boots. A memorial event to allow friends and family to gather to reflect on a full life well lived will be held in August 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Moore) Passed away peacefully at Hartley Park Care Home on Saturday 16th May 2026 .Aged 86. Loving Wife of Derek(deceased). Much loved Mum of Suzanne, Granny of Thomas and Robert, Mother-in-law of Stuart. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at The Park Crematorium, Room 2, Tuesday 9th June at 1130am<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sadly passed away on 16th May at Wilsetton Farm. Much loved husband of Wendy and dear father of Tracy. Grandad to Elizabeth, Emily &amp; Elisha and great-grandfather to Olivia &amp; Charlie. Funeral service to be held at St Mary&#8217;s Church, Sampford Spiney on Tuesday 9th June at 2:00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory for St Luke&#8217;s Hospice &amp; St Mary&#8217;s Church may be made by retiring collection or via www.morrisbros.co.uk Enquiries to Morris Bros Funeral Directors, Lakeside, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/tavistock\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Tavistock<\/a>, PL19 0AZ. Tel: 01822 612023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Daw) Formerly of Botternell, passed away peacefully at Mount Gould Hospital on Sunday 24th May 2026, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of Andrew, much loved mum of Hazel and Marie, loving grandmother of Finn and Merryn and sister of Marion and Ruth. A service to celebrate her life will be held at St. Torney&#8217;s Church, North Hill on Friday 12th June 2026 at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for The Lewy Body Society can be made by retiring collection at the funeral or online at www.fdhallfunerals.co.uk on Sylvia&#8217;s obituary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Passed away on 24th May, aged 79. Much loved husband of Pam and dearly loved Dad and father in law of Jane and Mark, Louise and Philip and Sarah and Steve. A loving grandad and great granddad. Celebration service for his life will be held at Copplestone Methodist Church on Saturday 13th June at 1.30pm. No flowers please, donations if desired to <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/farming\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Farming<\/a> Community Network and Water Aid by retiring collection or c\/o A.White &amp; Sons, Albert Road, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/crediton\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Crediton<\/a>, EX17 2BZ.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On 22 May 2026 Michael (Mickey) passed peacefully away at Spring House Residential Care Home, Peter Tavy, Tavistock, aged 91. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Rosemary Jean), Dad of Jeanette and Tina (Katrina), Grandad of Byshee, Nadine and Stephanie, Great Grandad of Rory and Rosa. Private cremation has taken place in accordance with Dad&#8217;s wishes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Beloved wife of Danny, mum to Jenny and the late Gary and Stephen. Mother-in-law to Pete and Nanny to Chloe, Christopher and Thomas and sister to Jo. Funeral to be held at Exeter Crematorium on 19th June 2026 at 13.00. Family flowers only please. Donations to the Alzheimer&#8217;s Society.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Passed away suddenly at home on 26th May 2026, aged 65 years. A loving Husband to Dawn, much loved Dad to Kayleigh, Megan, Bridie and Andrew, special Bampy to Amelie, George, Ferne, Declan, Elsie and Darcie. Funeral Service to be held at the North Devon Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 2:15pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired for the North Devon Hospice and Everything Ellie may be given at the Service or c\/o W S Gayton &amp; Son, Pickett Meadow, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Jimmy and Ronnie) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the deaths of James &#8216;Jimmy&#8217; Hamilton and his sister Veronica &#8216;Ronnie&#8217; Cameron. The much-loved Ronnie passed away peacefully at home on May 23rd, with her older brother departing this world just a few days later on May 27th at Derriford Hospital. Ronnie leaves behind her devoted partner Mike, daughter Roxanne and grandchildren Shayna-May, Archie, Talulah and Teddy, whom she cherished. One-of-a-kind Jimmy was the adored dad of Jamie and Philip and beloved grandfather to Ben, Alex, George, Lizzie and Charlie. Both will live on in the hearts and memories of all who knew them. A joint funeral service is to be held at The Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface, Stonehouse, on Friday 19th June 12:30. We will then be remembering Jimmy and Ronnie at The Melbourne Inn afterwards. Flowers gratefully received and can be sent to Plymouth and District Funeral Services, Sugarmill Business Park by 9am June 19th.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Passed away peacefully at The RD&amp;E Hospital Wonford on 22nd May 2026. Beloved husband of the late Pamela. Much loved dad of Claire and Julia, precious father-in-law of Adrian. Incredible grandad of Abby, Ella, Ross and Charlie. Cherished great-grandad of Skyla. Funeral service will be held at St Michael &amp; All Angels Church, Alphington on Tuesday 16th June at 12noon followed by committal at Exeter &amp; Devon Crematorium. All are welcome to attend both services. Family flowers only please, donations for Dart Ward at The RD&amp;E Hospital (Cheques made payable to Royal Devon Hospitals Charity) by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(nee Blake) On May 30th 2026 aged 92 years of Bodmin, formerly of Forest Town, Nottingham. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum of Kevin and Teresa, mother-in-law of Penny and Sean, gran of Donna (and Anthony), Natalie (and Max), Shaun (and Charlotte), Nanny Sheep of Zac, Laythan, Peyton, Caden, Levi, Harrison, Francesca-Lyn and Kyran. Greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Saturday June 13th at 11.30 am. Donations if desired please to Royal British Legion (Bodmin Branch), by retiring collection or c\/o Bodmin Funeral Services, Old Wall Lodge, Castle Canyke Road, PL31 1DU.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Taffy) Passed peacefully at home on 5th May 2026, aged 93 years. Beloved Husband of the late Jeanette, Father of Marion, Fred and David-John, cherished Grandfather to Loris, Harry, Kristian &amp; Jeannine and Great Grandfather to Zac &amp; Imogen. Funeral Service on Friday 12th June 2026, Exeter Crematorium, 11.30am, in St Peter&#8217;s Chapel. No Dress Code You are welcome to join a convoy of bikers as a final tribute, leaving Holloway Street at 11am on Friday 12th June and heading to Exeter Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Marie Curie by retiring collection or c\/o M. Sillifant &amp; Sons 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD Online: https:\/\/taffyhayward.muchloved.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Barry Hodge passed away on the 9th of May 2026 with his daughter beside him. He will be sadly missed by his family and partner Helen. We will miss that lovely smile and funny sense of humour. Service to take place at The Park Cemetery 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd of June 2026. Family flowers only, any donations to St. Luke&#8217;s Hospice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After a long illness, passed away peacefully at The Lawns Nursing Home on Tuesday 12th May 2026, aged 88 years. Loving wife of Peter. Beloved mother of Christopher and Caroline, and grandma to Alex. A private cremation will take place for family only. Celebration of Peggy&#8217;s life to be announced at a later date. Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(nee Smith) Beloved wife of Malcolm and mother of Richard. Passed away silently at Moorgate Residential Home on Sunday 24th May aged 83 years. Funeral service to be held at Room 2, The Park Crematorium, Plymouth on Monday 29th June at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations for The Alzheimer&#8217;s Society may be made by retiring collection or via www.morrisbros.co.uk Please wear an item of green as Pat&#8217;s favourite colour. Enquiries to Morris Bros Funeral Directors, Lakeside, Tavistock, PL19 0AZ. Tel: 01822 612023<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Rocket Ron) On Monday, May 18th 2026, Ron, of Wellbrook Street, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/tiverton\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Tiverton<\/a>, passed away suddenly at home, aged 85 years. Founder of Tiverton BMX Club, and &#8220;Ron&#8217;s BMX &amp; Cycle Centre&#8221; he was an integral part of the Westexe community, and his presence will be greatly missed. Devoted Husband of Pat, treasured Dad of Sharon and Shaun, adored Grandad and Great-Grandad of Steve, Tony, Lee, Shelby, Caitlin, and Phoebe, Charlie, Maddie, Harry, Lilly, Ronnie, Millie, and Leo, loving Brother of Doris, Ken, Amy, Cecil, Charlie, Susan, Stan, Basil and Margaret, and a dearly loved Uncle. He will be sadly missed. A Service of Celebration will take place at St. Paul&#8217;s Church, Tiverton, on Tuesday, June 9th 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ron, in aid of Mountbatten Hospice (Isle of Wight), can be given by retiring collection or cheques made payable to W.H. Squires &amp; Son Limited Donations Account may be sent to:- Walter H. Squires &amp; Son Chapel of Rest, 11 Wellbrook Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5JW.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Passed away peacefully on 16th May. Funeral service to be held at St Peter&#8217;s Chapel, Exeter &amp; Devon Crematorium on Friday 12th June at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Geoff for Hospiscare can be made at the service (cash preferred) or c\/o Peter Frank Turl Funeral Directors 16 Victoria Road, Topsham Exeter, EX3 0EU<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Ray) On Friday 22nd May 2026 peacefully at home, Ray aged 66 years of St Dennis. Loving husband of Paula and dear dad to Claire, bamps to Calum, Lexxie, Levi and Noah, dearest son of May. Will family and friends kindly meet for a funeral service at Penmount Crematorium, Truro, on Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 4:00pm No flowers by request but donations if so desired to Cancer Research UK (St Dennis Branch) c\/o Robert Bunt and Sons, Funeral Directors, St Dennis, St Austell, PL26 8AB or by retiring collection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Peacefully on 18th May 2026 at Treliske Hospital, Donald, aged 79 years of Bodmin. Beloved husband of Monica, much loved dad of Lee and a dear grandad and great grandad. Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Monday 8th June at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Woodfield Stroke Unit (Cornwall Partnership <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/nhs\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">NHS<\/a> Foundation Trust) can be made online via the Memory Giving website, by retiring collection or sent c\/o R. J. Bray &amp; Son, Funeral Directors, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626. Cheques made payable to &#8216;R. J. Bray Donation Account&#8217;, please.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sadly passed away suddenly on Sunday 17th May, aged 64 years. A devoted and loving Husband to Steph, much loved Dad to Stephanie and Shaun, cherished Son of Pat and Pete and dear Brother to Spencer. Steven will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and everyone who knew him. Funeral service to take place at North Devon Crematorium, on 15th June at 11.30am.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Lane. Mike passed away peacefully in hospital in the early hours of Thursday 21st May. Mike was a true character and well known throughout Cornwall and Devon, having owned Mitchell Garage before founding Britannia Lanes alongside his wife, Sylvia, in 1974. Outside of the business, Mike enjoyed many hobbies and passions, not least motor racing, where he and Sylvia achieved great success together over many years. The funeral service will take place at 2:00pm on Tuesday 9th June at St Mary&#8217;s Church, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1DP, followed by a wake at Rockbeare Manor, EX5 2FE, from 4:00pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Paramedic in service for 32 years. A devoted and much-loved husband to Norma, a cherished father to Deborah &amp; Kirstie, a proud Grampie to Bryonie, Olivia &amp; Enya, a loved and respected Father-in-law to Kevin &amp; John and Grandfather-in-law to Zak, Ollie &amp; Taylor. He dedicated his life to caring for others through his years as a paramedic, showing kindness, strength and compassion to all who knew him. Above all, he was devoted to his family, whose lives were enriched by his wisdom, warmth and unwavering love. Beloved dog dad to Dorriss. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Funeral service to take place in Ceremony Room 1 at The Park Crematorium on Thursday 18th June at 10am. Please wear celebration colours to celebrate Brian&#8217;s life. Family flowers only, but donations will be gratefully received for Devon Air Ambulance. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 72 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, PL9 7BN. Tel: (01752) 482900.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Brian) Loving brother to Dianne, dear Uncle to Amanda, Paula and families. Will miss your jokes. RIP Dear Brother<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Much loved Brother of Graeham (deceased), Brother-in-law to Val and Uncle to Tracey and Sue. Sadly missed. Look after each other.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Passed peacefully away on 13th May 2026 aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Doreen, dear dad of Helen and Colin, Eileen and Ian and the late Andrew and a much loved grandad and great grandad. Funeral Service at Witheridge Methodist Chapel on Tuesday 16th June at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Witheridge Methodist Chapel c\/o A.White &amp; Sons, Albert Road, Crediton. EX17 2BZ.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Formerly of Ashford, Barnstaple. Passed away peacefully on 24th May 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen, devoted dad to David, John and Rachel and a much loved grandad. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel at 12.30pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Robert for REMAP may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c\/o Mason &amp; Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Bill) On Tuesday, 19th May 2026, Bill, of Witheridge, passed away peacefully at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford, aged 81 years. Dear Brother to Stan and Christine, loving Uncle of Linda, Julie, Andrew, Norman, Bridget, Sharon and Adrian, Great-Uncle and Great-Great Uncle of Brett, Aaron and Noah. The funeral service will take place at St. John The Baptist Church, Witheridge, on Monday, 22nd June 2026, at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bill, in aid of The British Heart Foundation and RABI, can be given by retiring collection or cheques made payable to W.H. Squires &amp; Son Limited Donations Account may be sent to:- Walter H. Squires &amp; Son Chapel of Rest, 11 Wellbrook Street Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5JW.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Aged 100 years of Langtree peacefully on 19th May 2026 at West Heanton Residential Home. Much loved husband of the late Daisy, dearest Dad of David &amp; Cathy, devoted Grandad and Great Grandad, beloved Brother of Eileen. Private Cremation. Thanksgiving Service at Langtree Methodist Chapel on Friday 19th June at 12.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Langtree Methodist Chapel and Devon Air Ambulance by retiring collection or sent to N. Lock &amp; Son, Black Torrington, EX21 5QD. Tel: 01409 231281 enquiries@normanlockandson.co.uk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Ray) Passed peacefully away at Garden House Residential Home on 11th May 2026 aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Sheila (She She) and loving dad of Alan, Stephen and Eunice and Linda and Jimi. Much loved grandad to Rudy and his wife Emma-Leigh, Clyde, Esme and Cleo, and cherished great gramps to Mason, Sunny and Aisla. With heartfelt thanks to staff at Garden House for the excellent love and care shown to Ray. A service of celebration will be held at All Saints Church, Bampfylde Road, Torre on Friday 5th June at 2.30pm. All welcome, donation in lieu of flowers are for the Alzheimer&#8217;s Society and The Children&#8217;s Hospice South West which maybe 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<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Passed away suddenly on Sunday 17th May 2026, aged 27 years. Beloved son of John and Catherine, cherished brother to Sophie and Chloe, and brother in law to Blair and Dan, much loved partner to Trish, adored daddy to Arthur, Best Ed to Lily, and treasured uncle to Tyler, Georgie, Kasey, Carter, Harper, Henry and Amalia. The funeral will take place on Wednesday 10th June at 11.00 am at St Peter&#8217;s Church, Tawstock, EX31 3HY. A wake will be held at Whitemoor Farm, Bishops Tawton, EX32 0HY. Traditional funeral attire please. Donations, in memory of Ed, to be shared between Pete&#8217;s Dragons and St Peter&#8217;s Church, Tawstock can be made at the Service or c\/o W S Gayton and Son, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Dee) Peacefully on the 16th May, 2026 aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian, devoted mother to Tristan and Andrew. Much loved grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, she will be missed greatly by all who knew her. A funeral service will be held in <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/east-devon\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">East Devon<\/a> Crematorium, Whimple on Friday 12th June at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations to Hospiscare online at www.luxton-funeral.co.uk or c\/o Luxton Funeral Service, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1BE.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Passed away peacefully at the North Devon District Hospital on 13th May 2026 aged 90 years, to be with her Lord and Saviour. Beloved wife of the late Eric, a very dear Mum, Nanny and Great-Nanny. Funeral Service at Lovacott Gospel Hall on Saturday 13th June 2026, at 2.00 pm followed by interment at Eastacombe Chapelyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if you wish, for Lovacott Gospel Hall and David Livingstone International Ltd at the Service or c\/o W S Gayton &amp; Son Ltd, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Aged 76 years of Hatherleigh and <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/okehampton\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Okehampton<\/a>, peacefully on 25th May 2026 surrounded by his family. Much loved husband of Janet, much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather. A Celebration of Life will be held at Hatherleigh Parish Church on Thursday 25th June at 12.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Save the Children by retiring collection or sent to N. Lock &amp; Son, Black Torrington, EX21 5QD. Tel: 01409 231281 enquiries@normanlockandson.co.uk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Ron \/ Ronnie) Born and bred in Honicknowle. Lived for many happy years in St Budeaux and Tamerton Foliot Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday 16th May 2026 at Derriford Hospital Aged 95 years. Devoted husband to Gill. Dearly loved Father to Susan and Debbie and Father in Law to Keith and Trev. Treasured Grandfather to Tom, Josh and Cal Also a dear Brother to Mags. Funeral service to take place on Friday 12th June 2026 at The Park Crematorium, room 2, 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Dementia UK, The British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. Over 70 years together was not enough my love. Hand in hand we enjoyed the good and weathered the storms to make a wonderful life with our girls and precious Grandsons. Co-Op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ 01752 303830<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Chris was a respected and well known artist at Elm Studio, Old Town, St Mary&#8217;s, Isles of Scilly. He sadly passed away on 2nd May 2026, aged 81. Chris will be greatly missed by all his family &amp; friends &amp; everyone who knew him. Donations in memory of Chris, if desired, please contact the R.N.L.I.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(n\u00e9e Summers) Passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday 24th May 2026, aged 84 years. Loving wife of Charles, beloved mother of Sara. Much loved grandmother and great grandmother. Will be missed by all. Funeral service will be held at Stoke Damerel Church on Monday 8th June at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Salvation Army may be left online at wcpltd.com\/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On Tuesday 19th May 2026 at Ivydene Care Home, with his family by his side, Mark, aged 78 years. Father to Steven, father-in-law to Emma. Devoted grandad of Abigail, Daniel and Rebecca. Great grandad to Oscar Funeral service at St Michael and All Angels Church, Cornwood on Tuesday 9th June at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Devon Air Ambulance Trust or St Luke&#8217;s Hospice Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com\/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(n\u00e9e Cross) Passed away peacefully on the 12th May 2026, aged 90 years. Pauline had a wonderful and full life, and will now be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband Michael. Much loved and adored by daughter Lynne and Lynne&#8217;s partner Martin. She was proud &#8220;auntie Paul&#8221; to all of her nieces and nephews. Devoted companion of Lexi the dog. She will be deeply missed by all her family, friends and everyone at the Thorverton Women&#8217;s Institute. Funeral service at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Thorverton on Friday 19th of June at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Royal British Legion and the Thorverton Women&#8217;s Institute may be given by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Formerly of Acland Barton, Landkey. Passed away peacefully at his home, Wellesley House, surrounded by his family on Thursday 21st May 2026, aged 68 years. Much loved Brother of Bill, Peter (Deceased) and Margaret and a Dear Uncle to David, Sarah, Christopher, Stuart, Katie and Lucy and a Great Uncle to many nephews and nieces. Funeral Service to be held at St Paul&#8217;s Church, Landkey on Thursday 11th June at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if you wish, for Wellesley House and North Devon Hospice at the Service or c\/o H.N. Blackmore &amp; Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On Wednesday 20th May 2026, Laurence passed away peacefully, aged 95 years. A loving Husband of the late Freda, much loved dad of Sandra, Lesley, Kevin and the late Trevor. A cherished Grandad, of all his Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, and Great-Great-Grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Exeter and Devon Crematorium (St. Peter&#8217;s Chapel), Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, on Wednesday 17th June 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Please wear something bright and colourful. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Laurence, in aid of The Royal British Legion and Marie Curie, can be given by retiring collection, or cheques made payable to W.H. Squires &amp; Son Limited Donations Account may be sent to:- Walter H. Squires &amp; Son Chapel of Rest, 29 Exwick Villlas, Exwick Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2AS.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Passed away on the 22nd May 2026, aged 85 years. Husband of Shirley. Funeral service will take place at North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple, on Thursday 11th June 2026 at 10:45am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made in Michael&#8217;s memory to Bowel Cancer UK either by retiring collection at the service, online at www.rpbfunerals.com or c\/o L. Clarke &amp; Sons 1 Caen Shopping Precinct Braunton, EX33 1EE. Tel: 01271 813526<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On Wednesday, May 20th 2026, formerly of West Pitt Farm, Exeter Hill, Tiverton, passed away peacefully at Castle Grove Nursing Home, Bampton, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of Peter Spencer (1930-2014), loved mother of Tim, Nikki, Chris and Phil, adored grandmother of Ella, Flora, George, William, Rhianna and Lucie. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends and local community. Following a private cremation, a Service of Thanksgiving will take place at St. Matthew&#8217;s Church, Butterleigh, on Tuesday, June 16th 2026, at 12:30 p.m. The family invites attendees to wear flowers in their buttonholes, if they so wish. Donations in memory of Merriel, in aid of Hospiscare, Tiverton, can be given by retiring collection, via the MuchLoved tribute page, or cheques made payable to Hospiscare may be sent to:- Walter H. Squires &amp; Son Chapel of Rest, 11 Wellbrook Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5JW.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Peacefully passed away at home with his family by his side on Thursday 28th May 2026, aged 83 years. A beloved husband to Eleanor, loving father to Veronica and Allan and a much loved &#8216;Grandad Stone&#8217; who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service to take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Friday 19th June at 10:30am. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired are for Mesothelioma UK and the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. All enquiries to Richardson Funeral Directors Tel: 01503 264755.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On Thursday 21st May 2026, Angela of Hollocombe peacefully passed away at home, aged 86 years. Beloved Wife of the late Richard, dear Mum to Geoffrey and Diana and Nan to Richard and Edward. She will be sadly missed by her family. Funeral service to be held at All Saints Parish Church, Winkleigh on Thursday 11th June 2026 at 1pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Angela will go to Alzheimer&#8217;s Research by retiring collection at the service or Please send cheques payable to Alzheimer&#8217;s Research to S J Carne Funeral Directors, Summerhayes, Ingleigh Green, Winkleigh, Devon. EX19 8AT Tel: 01837 680199<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Maggie) On 13th May 2026 at Greenslades Nursing Home, Exeter, Margaret aged 78 years. Dearest cousin of Paul. Dear friend of Joy, Eileen, Julie, Cathy and Karen. A Memorial Service will be held at St Thomas Baptist Church, Exeter on Monday 8th June at 12.30pm. Please wear colourful clothes. No flowers please. Donations for St Thomas Baptist Church may be given by retiring collection, sent to, LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or online at: www.leroyfunerals.co.uk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We are heartbroken to announce that our darling Paul passed away suddenly in Derriford Hospital on Friday 22nd May after a long illness aged just 60. Cherished husband of nearly 35 years to Sharon, wonderful father to Daniel and Sophie and father-in-law to Becky and Ben. Much loved son of Diane and Bob (deceased) son-in-law to David and Ruth, brother to Mark, Jonathan and Dominic, and brother in law to David. We will miss you every day but we know we will see you again. Funeral service to be held at the Methodist Central Hall at 1pm on Thursday 11th June. Family flowers only. Donations in memory to the British Heart Foundation. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL65AJ (01752) 303830<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">15\/11\/1939 &#8211; 02\/06\/2026 Brother to Jan Green. Bramhall Primary, King&#8217;s Macclesfield. NZSCo, Kelvin Hughes, AMPTC, GKZ\/GKA. Proud father of Bronya, Richard and Andrew. Grandchildren Sverrir, Ben, Annie and Tilly. Stepdaughter Sarah and everlastingly precious wife Eve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We are sad to announce the passing of Colin Williams on the 22nd May 2026 , age 87. Colin was a cherished husband to Carol , Treasured Father to, Lynn and Alison. Father in Law to Steve and Lee, a much loved Grandad to Lisa, Jacob and Emily. Great Grandad to Zachary. Colin will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Close to our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered everyday. Colin&#8217;s service is to be held on Friday 19th June 2026 at The Park Crematorium Plymouth, Ceremony Room 2 at 13.30pm. At Request it is Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Colin if desired can be made to Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Following the service family and friends are warmly invited to gather and celebrate Colin&#8217;s life at &#8230;&#8230;The Royal British Legion Crownhill Plymouth .<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Jean Yarrow (Barnes, formerly Devon) Peacefully passed away in The Croft Care Home on 7th May 2026 aged 85 years, Jean (n\u00e9e Applegarth). Beloved wife of the late John. Mother of Joanne and mother-in-law of Ian. An adored grandma of Lucy and Ben. Dear sister of Len and the late Allen, Gordon and Ruth. Also a sister-in-law, Auntie and life long friend to Norma. Funeral service will take place in Sunderland Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 12:30pm, followed by a private interment. Family flowers only please, donations may be left following the service to The Croft Care home. All welcome afterwards to The Wavendon<\/p>\n<p>In Memoriams<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fond and loving memories of Steve, who died twelve years ago aged 44 on 8th June 2014, and who will live on in his family&#8217;s hearts forever. From all the family. xxxxx<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In loving memory of a dear Dad who passed away on 3 June 2005. Always in our thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>Birthday Memoriams<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sunrise 03.06.1972 Sunset 24.10.2015 Your special day has arrived once more, when you came into our lives You gave us joy and happiness for many years but this is all we can give back Happy heavenly birthday Robert, until we meet again. Lots of love Mum, Dad, Mike, Steven and Families x x x x<\/p>\n<p>Acknowledgements<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Tony) Doreen, Ashley and Amanda would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended Tony&#8217;s funeral, sent cards, messages, donations and offered support and comfort. Your kindness has meant so much to us at this difficult time. Special thanks to Walter C. Parson (Plymstock), Celebrant Wendy Coulton and The Lions Club of Plymouth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">(Bill) Bett, Kim, Kay and families would like to express huge thanks to everyone who attended the funeral and for the numerous cards received. Special thanks to the Hospice to Home Care Team, the District Nurses, Out of Hours Nurses and Marie Curie Nurses, Rev Marilyn Tricker, the Bearers Melvin, Archie, Jonathon and Kevin, Graham for getting Bill&#8217;s tractor ready and Martin for driving it, the South Molton Flower Shop, Jane &amp; David Gayton and Portmore Golf Park. Thank you also for the donations given in Bill&#8217;s memory, amounting to date \u00a3820.35. With all your help and support we were able, as a family, to say our final goodbyes with the love and affection that Bill so deserved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Heartfelt tributes have been paid to people across Devon and further afield in the latest funeral notices. 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