Devon funeral notices: Devoted mum and popular Sainsbury's worker dies

A devoted mum and loving wife who made lifelong friends at work is among those who have been remembered in this week's funeral notices. Louise Pallas passed away peacefully on March 19 aged 51. Louise was described as a loving wife to Carl and devoted mum to Bethany and Lauren. Louise also sadly leaves behind her mum Linda and brother Shaun Williams.

Louise spent over 20 happy years working at Sainsbury's, Paignton in various different roles where she made lifelong friends.

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

Dorothy Beryl ASHTON

Passed away on Sunday 2nd March at home. Beloved husband to Bill (deceased), Mum to Paul, mother-in-law to Sandra, Nan to Steven, Jonathan & Nicola, Matthew, Joshua & Erica, Great Nan to Chloe, Millie and Eleanor. Always in our thoughts. Funeral service, The Park Crematorium Plympton Thursday 3rd April 2pm, Ceremony room 1. Family flowers only. Donations for Age UK can be made by retiring collection. Co-op Funeralcare Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ Tel:01752 303830

Marina BANFIELD

On Sunday 16th March 2025 peacefully at Treliske Hospital, Marina aged 80 years of Central Treviscoe. Beloved wife of Tony, devoted mum to Andrew and Shaun, a loving nan and great nan, adored aunt and great aunt. Will family and friends kindly meet for a funeral service at St Stephen-in-Brannel Parish Church on Tuesday 1st April at 2:00pm followed by a private interment in the Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations if so desired to Breakthrough T1D c/o Oliver Bunt of Robert Bunt & Sons, Funeral Directors, Fore Street, St Dennis, St Austell, PL26 8AB Tel (01726) 822218 or by retiring collection. Funeral attire not necessary, bright colours much preferred.

David John (Dave) BEARD

(Dave) Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Monday 3rd March 2025, aged 56 years. Much Loved Husband of Julie. Loving Dad to Elsbeth, Izzy and Max. Much Loved Brother of Stuart. Will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Service to take place at Christ Church Parracombe on Friday 25th April at 2.30 pm. Followed by committal in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, but donations welcome for and to be divided between the North Devon Hospice and ChemoHero at the service or c/o H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338

Patricia (Pat) BEER

(Pat) of Callington Passed away peacefully at Liskeard Community Hospital on 9th March 2025 aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Gordon (deceased), dearly loved mum of John (deceased), David, Colin (deceased), Bryan, Dawn & Sarah and a much loved nan of her many grandchildren. Funeral Service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 9th April at 3.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired are for Derriford Children's Cancer Services and may be given through the retiring collection. All other enquiries to C P Coombe Funeralcare, Callington Tel: 01579 383349

Maciej Sylwester Roman (Matt) BLÜGE

(Matt) Passed away at the North Devon District Hospital on 11th March 2025, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Mavis, a loving Dad to Helen and Sarah and a special Grandad to Aaron, Riley and Lily. Funeral Service at the Parish Church of St James, Swimbridge on Thursday 3rd April, 2.00 pm followed by private interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if you wish, for Royal Devon Hospitals Charity (to be used within the Stroke Unit at the North Devon District Hospital), at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son Ltd, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.

Brian BOVEY

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved, Brian on 17th March 2025 at Woodland Villa Care Home aged 97 years. Devoted husband to the late June, loving father, cherished grandad, great-grandad and friend to many. A service to celebrate Brian's life will take place in Plymouth at the Park Crematorium on Thursday 3rd April at 13.00. Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made in Brian's memory to Dementia UK. All enquiries to F. E Strike & Sons, Funeral Services. Tel: 01326 562492.

Alan Howard COOPER

On Thursday 6th March 2025 Alan of Carlyon Bay, peacefully passed away aged 89 years, at Woodland House Residential Home, St Austell. Beloved husband of Doreen, devoted dad of Lyn, father in law of Dan, loving grandad of Elliot. Alan's funeral service will take place on Thursday 3rd April, 12.30pm at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin. Family flowers only requested, donations if desired are to benefit Alzheimer's Society and can kindly be made by retiring collection. Any enquires to Coop Funeralcare, 39 Victoria Road, St Austell, PL25 4QF. Tel: 01726 73708.

Sarah Lillie DANIEL

Peacefully on Thursday 20th March 2025, Sarah aged 72 years of Lamorna. Beloved daughter of the late John and Lillie Daniel and much loved cousin of Brenda and Anthony. Funeral service will take place on Friday 4th April 2025, 2.00 pm at St Buryan Methodist Church followed by interment. Family flowers only and donations if desired accepted on behalf of St Buryan Methodist Church c/o W.C. Matthews & Son, Funeral Directors, Rhoc, Marias Lane, Sennen, Penzance, TR19 7BU Tel: (01736) 871265 funeraldirectorspenzance.co.uk

Michael John DAVIS

Passed away peacefully on the 11th March 2025, aged 80 years. Much loved dad of Gina, Lesley, Steven, Joanne and partners, beloved grandad and great grandad. The funeral service will be held at North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple, on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 10:45am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made in Michael's memory to the RSPB by either retiring collection, online at www.rpbfunerals.com or c/o L. Clarke & Sons, 1 Caen Shopping Precinct, Braunton, EX33 1EE. Tel: 01271 813526

Graham DAWE

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Thursday 13th March 2025 at home, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Kay. Treasured dad of Kristina and Jonathan. Much loved father-in-law of Matthew and Zoë. Cherished grandad of Antony, Bethanie, Robbie, Ryan and Lucy. You'll remain in our hearts forever. Funeral service will be held at St. Edward's Church, Eggbuckland on Friday 11th April 2025 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St. Luke's Hospice or Marie Curie may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

William John DELBRIDGE

On 20th March 2025 peacefully at his home aged 93 years of Menheniot. Beloved husband of Mary, father of Christopher, Vaughan, Josephine, Peter and Angela and a much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service will take place at St Lalluwy Church, Menheniot on Wednesday 9th April at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Research UK or St Lalluwy church can be made online at www.ugaldeandson.co.uk by way of retiring collection or cheques made payable to the charity or Menheniot PCC can be sent c/o Ugalde and Son, Funeral Directors, Trelawney House, Heathlands Road, Liskeard, PL14 4DH.

Norma Betty Josephine EASTON

Passed away peacefully on 28th February 2025 at Greenslades Care Home, Exeter aged 91 years. Devoted Widow of Leslie. Father of Lesley and Michael. Granny to Chris, Oli and Lili. Great Granny to Ava, Kit, Cora and Esme. Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium(ceremony room 2) Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Monday 31st March at 11.30am Either flowers or donations if desired for Dementia UK may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438

Barbara Ellen ESCOTT (Formerly Wiseman)

(Formerly Wiseman) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 9th March 2025 at Parkland House, aged 86 years. Reunited with Frederick, Barbara will be greatly missed by all that knew her. A service is being held on Wednesday 9th April 2025 in St Paul's Chapel at Exeter and Devon Crematorium at 11:00am. Mitchell Funeral Services, King William Street, Exeter, EX4 6PD 01392 272682

Deborah Ann (Jones) FAULKNER

(Jones) (Deirdre) Sadly passed away on 4th March 2025, at Derriford Hospital, aged 61. Dearly loved by all her family and many friends. You will be forever in our hearts and thoughts, such a caring and a beautiful person inside and out. Direct Cremation at Deb's request, attended by close family only. If anyone would kindly like to make a donation in Deb's memory, please contact the British Liver Trust.

Bernard Melton (Bernie) FENNER

(Bernie) Passed away peacefully aged 91 years. He will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Torquay Crematorium on Thursday 10th April 2025 at 3:30pm. Family Flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Kidney Research U.K by retiring collection. Parkers Family Funeral Directors Great Western House 9 Devon Square Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN 01626 437001

Sylvia Joan GOFF

Passed peacefully away at home on 14th March 2025 aged 101 years Loving wife of the late Roy, dearest mum of David (deceased),Cynthia and Raymond, grandma to Neville, Sarah, Julie and Richard, and great grandma to Francesca, Laurence, Torsten, Isobel, Lilly and Ellie. She will be sadly missed by all her family and those that knew her. A service of thanksgiving for her life will be held at Torquay Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 11.30am Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Sylvia for Cancer Research UK can be made online to include Gift Aid at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques payable to the charity can be sent care of Dominic Loram at Stockman & Loram Funeral Service, 230 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2HN. 01803 552112

Rosalie HANSON

Passed away peacefully on 12th March 2025, aged 81 years. Funeral service to take place at Whitestone Parish Church on Wednesday 9th April 2025 at 2 pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare may be left by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH or online through this post.

June HARRIS

Sadly passed, with family around, aged 95 years. Dear wife of Doug (deceased), Mother of Christine and Peter. Grandmother of Deborah and Stephen. Forever in the hearts of family and friends x x x Service at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony Room 2) On Monday 31st March at 12.30 pm. Donations, if desired, are for the work of Alzheimer's Research UK. Enquiries to- Co-op Funeralcare, 61 Exeter Street, Plymouth. PL4 0AH. Tel: 01752 303800

David George HARRIS

Born and raised on Prestbury Farm, Chittlehamholt, David farmed here his whole life before his retirement. He passed peacefully in his sleep at Fremington Manor Care Home on Wednesday 5th March, aged 91 years. A celebration of his life will be held at North Devon Crematorium at 12:15 on Thursday 3rd April. No flowers please. Donations in memory of David can be made to the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity c/o WS Gayton & Son Ltd, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3UP.

Fred HARVEY

Peacefully, at home, on 18th March 2025, Fred, aged 82 years of Lanivet. Treasured husband of Esther, much loved dad of Nicola and Frederick, father-in-law to Michael and Debbie and adored Papa of Abbie, Owen and Jack. Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Thursday 3rd April at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for The Stroke Association and Prostate Cancer UK can be made online via the Memory Giving website, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors (cheques made payable to R. J. Bray Donation Account), Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626.

Cecil HEADON

of Brompton Regis and formerly of North Devon passed peacefully away at his home with his family at his side, on 13th March 2025, aged 93 years. Beloved Husband of Sheila and a much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 3rd April at 1.20pm. No flowers please but donations if desired for St. Margaret's Hospice may be sent c/o Anthony James Funeral Director, Broad Meadow View, Wiveliscombe TA4 2TB. Tel: 01984-624149

Toni HEAP

Passed away peacefully at home on 14th March 2025, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of Bryan. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Private committal service. A Celebration of Toni's life will take place at South Street Baptist Church on Monday 7th April at 11.30am. No flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church may be given by retiring collection. Bryan would like to express his grateful thanks to the Urgent Community Response and local community nurses for their exemplary care of Toni. Co-op Funeralcare, 2 St Thomas Centre Exeter EX4 1DE

Harry HESLOP

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Derriford Hospital on Wednesday 12th March 2025, aged 76 years. Devoted husband to Maureen. Dearly loved father to Carl, Sharon & Christine and treasured grandfather to Joe & Frankie. Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium, ceremony room 1 on Tuesday 1st April at 1pm. Flowers welcome. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 72 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, PL9 7BN. Tel: (01752) 482900.

Sheila Jane HOLMES

Passed away after a short illness on Friday 14th March 2025 at Derriford Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved Mother of John and Sean. Mother-in-law of Caroline. Grandmother of Jake, Victoria, Lucy, Rebecca and Toby. Sister of Gloria. Will be deeply missed by us all. The Funeral service will be held at Ford Park Cemetery Chapel on Friday 4th April 2025 at 12:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Parkinson's UK may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

John Frederick HUDSON

Sadly passed away on 10th March 2025 aged 84 years. A wonderful dad to Rob and Sue. Together again with his much loved wife Pat. Forever in our hearts x x x Funeral service to be held on Monday 7th April 2025 at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 2 at 10.30 am. Colourful clothing requested as the family want to celebrate his life. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, are for the work of The Alzheimer's Society. Enquiries to- Co-op Funeralcare, 61 Exeter Street, Plymouth. PL4 0AH. Tel: 01752 303800.

Kathleen HUXHAM

Loving sister to Joan, Gerald, Margaret and Maurice (deceased). Wonderful aunt to all nieces and nephews. Reunited with husband Geoff, mum, dad and brother Maurice. Another limb has fallen from our family tree. Forever in our hearts. xxxxxxxxx

Kathleen Violet HUXHAM (Sayer)

(Sayer) Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 12th March 2025 at Mount Gould Hospital aged 93 years. Much loved wife of Geoff (deceased), loving mum to Kevin and David. Amazing nanny to Deborah, Kathryn, Daniel and Josh. Cherished great nanny nu-nu to her 7 great grandchildren. Treasured sister to Margaret, Maurice (deceased), Joan and Gerald. Kath will be greatly missed by all that loved her having lived a life full of love, laughter and friendship. Kath loved her family more than anything else in the world and they will all love and miss her forever xxx A soul so pure, a heart so kind, A butterfly's essence, now enshrined, In every gentle flutter of wings, The beauty of your spirit sings. A beacon of hope, in times of despair, A loving presence, always there, The wind beneath our fragile wings, A melody of love, your memory brings. Through every storm, you held us near, In your cocoon, no need to fear, A great person, a soul so rare, A butterfly's touch, forever we'll wear xxx Funeral will take place on Thursday 3rd April at The Park Crematorium, Room 1 at 11am. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate the life of Kath at Plymouth Parkway, Manadon PL5 3JH after the service. All flowers welcome. Enquiries to Walter C Parson Funeral Directors, Crownhill.

Giles Philip ISAAC

Giles, respected bass player and go-to local sound man, formerly of RGB, sadly passed away on 3/3/2025. A direct cremation organised by his daughters has already taken place. Much loved and missed by his sisters Amanda, Serena and Caroline, uncle Simon Lake, wider family, and Giles' partner Kim. Finally at peace xxx

Peter KING

Peacefully at home on the 8th March 2025. Peter aged 91 years. Loving Husband of Joan. Loving Father of Sharon, Janet, Susan, Paul and Julie, and Father in Law of Nigel, Paul, Marcus, Debs and Matt. Grandad of Emma, Ryan, Nicola, Hollie, Carlie, Sasha, Charlotte, Sam, Georgie, Ella, Cherish, Maizie, and Jasper. Great Grandad of, Lucy, Jack, Chloe, Byron, Josh, Ruby, Dylan, Emily, Jaxon, Theo, Sophie, Jacob, Olivia, Bella, Drea, Rudi, and Florence. Great Great Grandad of Roman and Jude. Loving Brother of Pauline, and a loving Brother in law of Meryl. Family, friends and past colleagues from Exeter Royal Mail are welcome to join the family to celebrate Peter's life, and to say our last goodbyes, at the Exeter Crematorium on Thursday 3rd April at 1:30 pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Force Cancer Charity would be welcomed by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk

Sylvia Ann LANDRICOMBE

It is with great sadness that Sylvia Landricombe, loving wife of Terry (deceased), caring mum to Jackie, Carol, Jenny, Michael & David, passed away at Asheborough House on 9th March 2025 aged 85 years old. A much-loved Sister, Nanny & Great Grandma, sadly missed by all her family. A private family service to be held at The Park Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd April at 12.30. Donations, if desired, can be made to The Alzheimer Society. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Saltash Tel: 01752 303165

Jean Louise LANGDON

On Saturday 15 March peacefully, Jean, very dearly loved wife of the late Don, Mum of Jonathan and daughter-in-law Lesley, Nanny to Cathryn, Suzanne and Christopher and Nanny J to Oliver, Joshua, Miles, Sophie, Amelie, Georgia and Sebastian. Funeral service at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 4 April at 2.40pm. Donations in lieu of flowers for St Margaret's Hospice can be brought to the service or sent to Crescent Funeral Services, The Old Coach House, Crescent Park, Taunton TA1 4ED. "To live in the hearts of those you've loved is not to die."

David LAYTON

Loving Husband, Father, Gramps and Father-in-Law passed away suddenly at his home in Sidmouth on 28th February 2025 at the age of 74. A service to celebrate David's life will be held at The East Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 1st April 2025 at 12:30pm. Family flowers only but donations are welcome if so desired for The Devon Air Ambulance Trust and to sponsor David's daughter, Polly, who is running the Manchester Marathon for Cancer Research UK at www.funeraldirectors.uk.com

Caroline LIDSTONE

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful death of Caroline Lidstone. Beloved Wife of David. Devoted Mother to Nicola, Leanne, and Adam. Cherished Grandmother to Xavier, Noah, Louis, Albie, and Tilly. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Malborough Church on Friday 4th of April at 12 noon. Spring flowers are welcomed, please wear a splash of colour to remember Caroline’s life. Kingsbridge Funeral Directors Devon Square View, Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1EF. 01548 856340

Marjorie LLEWELLYN

Passed away peacefully at Weymouth Care Home, aged 92 years. Much loved by all her family and friends, will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Funeral on Thursday 27th March 2025 at 12..00 at St Bartholomew's Church, Yealmpton. Donations if desired for Parkinson's UK, Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors, Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419

Edna May MOORE

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 8th March 2025 at Cann House Care Home, aged 91 Aunt to Mandy, Helen and Tom, sister in law to Margaret. Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium on Monday 31st March 2025 at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for St Lukes Hospice. Co-Op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ 01752 303830

Graham Paul MORRISH

Aged 89 Years Devoted Husband of Jean, Loving Father of Clare and Sara, Cherished Grandad of Ella, Mia, Josh & Izzy, Loved & missed friend to all who knew him. Graham's ceremony will be held on Wednesday 9th April 2025 At 1pm St Werburgh's Church, Wembury, Devon PL9 0HN followed by a private committal ceremony. Please join us afterwards at The Staddon Heights Golf Club, 96 Staddon Lane, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon PL9 9SP to celebrate Graham's life. Family flowers only by request please. Donations made in loving memory of Graham will benefit Gables Dogs & Cats Home & RNLI.

Norman (Fred) MORTON

(Fred) Fred passed away peacefully at home, much loved by his family and friends, will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral at The Park Crematorium, Room 2 on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 2.30pm Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton, PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419

Jennifer Anne Rowe MYRONE (Jeremy)

(Jeremy) Jenni passed away peacefully at Torbay Hospital on March 13th. A funeral will be held at Exeter & Devon Crematorium on April 7th at 4pm. Family flowers only. Schlaf Gut Mum - All our love, Ben, Bunje, Lyn and grandchildren Beth, Charley and Órlaith

Marilyn Anne NOTT

On 28th February 2025, peacefully at Ashdowne Care Home, Tiverton, Marilyn, aged 72 years of Dolton. A dear sister, aunt and great aunt. Funeral service at Dolton Baptist Chapel on Thursday 3rd April at 11.00am followed by cremation at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on the same day at 3.45pm. Family flowers only but donations in lieu, if desired, for King George V Ward, NDDH, may be made at the service or sent to R Gist & Son 18 Castle Street Torrington EX38 8EZ Please make any cheques payable to "R Gist and Son (Donations).

John Lambert OWEN

of Topsham, passed away peacefully on 9th March, aged 91. Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service on Monday 14th April 2025, Exeter & Devon Crematorium, 2pm in St Paul's Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations to the Salvation Army may be given by retiring collection or c/o Peter Frank Turl, Funeral Directors, 16 Victoria Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0EU. www.peterfrankturl.co.uk

John Walter PADDON

Passed away at Derriford Hospital on 10th March 2025 aged 87. Beloved father to Mark, partner Bambie and Damian. Uncle to all his nieces & nephews. Forever in our thoughts will be greatly missed by all the family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Wembury Church followed by Ridge Cross Cemetery, interment on 10th April 2025 at 2.30pm. All are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to diabetes.co.uk https://john-paddon.muchloved.com

Louise PALLAS

Passed away peacefully on the 19th March 2025 age 51. Loving Wife to Carl and devoted Mum to Bethany & Lauren. Louise also sadly leaves behind her Mum Linda and Brother Shaun Williams. Louise was born at Torbay Hospital and lived in Paignton and Marldon most of her life. Louise spent over 20 happy years working at Sainsbury's, Paignton in various different roles where she made lifelong friends. She was well respected and loved by all who knew and loved her. Her funeral service will be held on Monday 7th April, 11.00am at Stockman & Loram Service Chapel, 19 Holwell Road, Brixham, TQ5 9NE. Followed by a private committal at Sharpham Natural Burial Ground. All Welcome. Reflecting Louise's character and love of colour it is requested that formal attire is not required and instead wear something bright and comfortable. Donations in memory of Louise for the incredible work of our local hospice Rowcroft Hospice may be given online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques made payable to the charity may be sent to Kim Palmer Funeral Director Stockman and Loram Funeral Service 19 Holwell Road Brixham TQ5 9NE. 01803 882385

Barbara 'Babs' PRICE (née Beer)

(née Beer) Loving wife of Mike (deceased), Mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family Reunited with my soulmate - Death is my passport to peace and freedom!!!

Edna Christine PROSSER

of Gotton Manor Care Home, Taunton formerly of North Devon, passed away peacefully on 13th March 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved mum and nan, who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at Taunton Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd April at 3.20pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP. Tel: 01823 321077

Yvonne QUEEN

Passed away peacefully at The Retreat Care Home on Friday 7th March 2025, aged 88 years. Devoted wife to husband Jim. Dearly loved mother to Andrew, Martyn, Allison & Nick. Treasured grandmother to Tom, Jess, Corey, Danny & Charley. Will remain forever in our hearts and will be greatly missed by all her friends and family. Funeral service to take place at St Mary's Church Plympton on Friday 4th April at 10:30am, followed by burial at Drake Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Donations directly to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 72 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, PL9 7BN. Tel: (01752) 482900.

Kenneth Walter RIDGMENT

On March 11th, Kenneth passed away peacefully at his home in Bethel, St Austell aged 90 years Beloved husband of Barbara (Deceased). Adored Dad to Anita, Keith, Patrick, Nicola, Rodney, Lisa and Darren. Proud grandfather and great grandfather. Much loved by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Tuesday 8th April at 13:30. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Young Lives V's Cancer can be made via retiring collection at the service All enquiries to Helen Hawkins Funeral arranger/plan consultant Dignity Ken Newcombe Funeral Directors Bucklers Lane, St Austell PL25 3JN Tel: 01726 75869

Christine Margaret Elizabeth RUSE

On February 13th, Christine passed away peacefully at Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske aged 85 years. Beloved God mother to Tamsin and much loved friend to many who shared her faith at St Augustine's Church St Austell. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 9th April at St Augustine of Hippo St Austell at 11:00 followed by a Committal at Glynn Valley Crematorium at 12:30. No flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Mount Edgcumbe Hospice. All enquiries to Helen Hawkins Dignity Ken Newcombe Funeral Directors Bucklers Lane, St Austell PL25 3JN Tel: 01726 75869

David Grenville SAVAGE

Peacefully passed away at home in Morwenstow after a short illness on Saturday 15th March 2025 aged 72 years. Much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad. A Service to Celebrate his Life will be held at The Church of St Morwenna and St. John the Baptist, Morwenstow on Wednesday 2nd April at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given, if desired, for 'Cancer Research UK' by retiring collection or c/o Arthur W Bryant Funeral Service, Morwenna Court, Princes Street, Bude. EX23 8AT Tel: 01288 352282 or online via their website awbryant.co.uk

Tony SMART

Sadly passed away on 18th March 2025, aged 86 years. Tony has been a resident of both Barnstaple and Bideford for 58 years. Memorial Service to be held at Kingdom Hall, Barnstaple on Thursday 10th April, 1.00 pm.

Gerald W STONE

Retired carpenter / joiner, construction manager and director. Passed away peacefully at home in Trebetherick, with his wife and children at his side, on 13th March, aged 88. Husband to Marion for nearly 70 years and devoted father to Hazel & Christopher, his family extends to 5 grand-children and 6 great-grand-children, all of whom he loved in abundance. The funeral service will be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Wednesday 2nd April at 2:30pm, followed by a celebration and wake at the Perceval Institute, St Minver where all who knew Gerry will be welcome. A link to the service is available via : https://watch2.obitus.com/login Username: tawi9170 Password: 912796. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Gerry will be gratefully received by the Royal British Legion and can be made online via The Memory Giving site, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son Funeral Directors (cheques made payable to R. J. Bray & Son Donation Account), Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6AD, Tel: 01208 812626.

Janet Sylvia Mabel (Laramy) STONE

Passed away peacefully on the 12th March 2025, aged 77 years. Beloved mother of Sara, twin sister of Gillian, younger sister of Ruth and Ronald (deceased). Granny and great granny. Funeral service at St. George's Church, Georgeham, Monday 7th April 2025, 12:00 noon. All flowers welcome. L. Clarke & Sons, 1 Caen Shopping Precinct, Braunton, EX33 1EE. Tel: 01271 813526

Colleen Mary STONEMAN

Aged 89 years of Holsworthy peacefully on 11th March 2025. Beloved wife of Grenville, much loved auntie and a dear friend to many. Funeral Service at Holsworthy Parish Church on Monday 31st March at 12.00pm followed by interment at Holsworthy Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK by retiring collection or sent to N. Lock & Son, Black Torrington, EX21 5QD. Tel: 01409 231281 enquiries@normanlockandson.co.uk

Joan Dorothy STURTRIDGE

Passed away peacefully on 19th March 2025 at Torbay Hospital, aged 85 years. Beloved Wife of the late Bruce, loving Mum to Malora, Michael (Deceased) and Sharon. Devoted Grandma and Great Grandma. Joan will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A Celebration of Joan's life will be held at Stockman & Loram Service Chapel, Brixham on Friday 4th April 2025 at 11.00am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Cardiomyopathy UK may be made online to include Gift Aid at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or sent care of Rob Hunt, Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram Funeral Service, 19 Holwell Road, Brixham, TQ5 9NE. 01803 882385

Ronald William (Ron) TAPP

(Ron) Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 19th March 2025, aged 93 years. Very much loved husband of Dorothy. Loving dad of Andrew, Lin, Debbie & Richard. Grandaddy of Matthew and James and great grandad of Joe, Austin and Ronnie. Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church, North Molton on Wednesday 16th April at 2pm, followed by Committal in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please, but donations welcome for and to be divided between Marie Curie and Kidney Research UK at the service or c/o H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338.

William (Bill) TAYLOR

(Bill) H H Judge William Edward Michael Taylor, The Honarary Recorder of Plymouth. Died peacefully on 19th March, much loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and everyone who knew him. Funeral to take place on Thursday 10th April, 11.00am at St. Peter's Church, Noss Mayo, Plymouth No Flowers. Donations if desired to Hamoaze House Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors. Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419

Kenneth THOMPSON

Ken passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital. Much loved by his family and friends, will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral at The Park Crematorium, Room 2 on Tuesday 1st April 2025 at 10.30 am. Donations if desired to Mustard Tree. Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton, PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419

Ruth TROBRIDGE

Passed away peacefully on Friday 21st March, 2025 at home, aged 90 years. Dearly loved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, auntie and friend. Funeral service to take place at Ford Park Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday April 8th at 11am. No flowers. Donations, if so desired, can be made directly to St. Luke's Hospice. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Plymouth PL6 5AJ Tel:01752 303830

Michael John VEALE

Passed away peacefully at Orchard Lea in Cullompton on 6th March aged 94 years. Family funeral service has taken place on Monday 24th March. Donations in memory of Michael for Alzheimer's Society can be made via Peter Frank Turl, Funeral Directors, 16 Victoria Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0EU.

Cynthia Margaret WILSON

22.11.1935 - 14.03.2025 Passed away peacefully aged 89 years. A much loved Mum to Lesley & Julia, Mother-In-Law to Andy, Gran to Jevan, Samuel & Henry. Reunited with her beloved Husband Bob. Always to be remembered a dear Sister, Love Val xx She will be deeply missed by all who knew & loved her. Many thanks to the Hembury Ward & The Cardiac Team at Derriford Hospital for their care and support. A private ceremony will be held in celebration of Cynthia's life. Donations made in loving memory of Cynthia will benefit The Plymouth & West Devon Talking Newspaper For The Blind.

William Michael (Mike) WINBORN

(Mike) 03.10.1942 - 04.03.2025 Aged 82 Years Devoted Husband of Rosemary Ann Winborn, Loving Father to Melanie Winborn, Cherished Grandfather to Sam Cutler, Loved & Missed Friend to all who knew him. Mike's ceremony will be held on Friday 4th April 2025 at 10.00am Ceremony Room 1, The Park Crematorium, 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UQ. Donations made in loving memory of Mike will benefit Macmillan Cancer Support. Family & friends are welcome to celebrate Mike's life following his ceremony at The Parkway Sports Club, Ernesettle Lane, Plymouth, Devon PL5 2EY.

Robert Alan John WINZOR

Passed away after a short illness at home on Tuesday 18th March 2025 aged 75 years. Loved by your family and friends at Harscombe. The Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room One, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Friday 4th April 2025 at 11:00am. All flowers and enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

Caroline WITTS

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 12th March 2025. Aged 75 years. Caroline will be greatly missed by all that knew her. A funeral service will be held at the St Peter's Chapel of Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Monday 31st March at 3:30pm. Please wear something colourful! Donations if desired are being raised for RNIB Guide Dogs via retiring collection or via the link below: https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/sponsor-a-puppy-today/?puppy_selected=puppy_1 Mitchell Funeral Services King William Street Exeter, EX4 6PD 01392 272682

Sherman John WRIGHT

Passed away peacefully at The Manor Care Home, Yealmpton, on 23rd March 2025 after a long illness. Much loved husband, brother, uncle and son. No funeral, no flowers, just please raise a glass to your memories of Sherman as he sets sail for the last time. Donations if desired to Surfers Against Sewage.

In Memoriams

Maggie COURTNEY

22/07/1953 - 28/03/2005 Another year has passed and you are missed so much, never far from my mind. You are the wind beneath my wings. Love always Steve. xxxx

Ken And Betty PETERS

In loving memory of our dear parents who were married on March 25, 1949 in Torquay. Vicki and Simon, Jane and John, their 4 Grandchildren and 6 Great grandchildren.

Birthday Memoriams

Jill MURPHY (née Gomori)

(née Gomori) Happy Birthday for tomorrow, we wish you were here to share it with us. Our love and memories of you will never fade. Love you always Mum, Dad, Michael, Julie, Holly, Aaron and Greyson xx

Freda SKINNER

In loving memory of Freda, on what would have been her 92nd birthday on 29th March. Loving wife of Laurence, mother of Sandra, Lesley and Kevin and all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.