A former Cornwall police officer and mayor of Helston is being remembered in our area’s latest death and funeral notices. Graham Williams, who has died at the age of 92, was a “family man” who will be “greatly missed”, his loved ones said.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Julie Gillian Lettington
On 19th November 2024 peacefully at her home aged 77 years of Commonmoor. Loving mum of Matthew, dearly missed by Nicolette and all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Friday 20th December at 4:30pm.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired for The Cinnamon Trust by way of retiring collection or cheques made payable to the charity can be sent c/o Ugalde and Son, Funeral Directors, Trelawney House, Heathlands Road, Liskeard, PL14 4DH.
Vera Leverton (nee Pilsworth nee Pean)
Vera Leverton (Nee Pilsworth, nee Pean)
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Passed away peacefully on 7th December 2024, she was one of a kind. A lovely mum to Glynis and Johanna who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Due to Vera’s wishes there will be no reception after the funeral, black clothing is optional.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to The Alzheimer’s Society. Funeral to take place at The Park Crematorium, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton,PL7 1UQ on Monday 23rd December – 1.30pm Chapel 2. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ.
Philip William Matthews
Philip William Matthews
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Born March 17th 1942. Passed away on December 15th at Tregenna nursing home in Camborne. Farmer, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and dear friend. Free now to stroll through those green fields overlooking the sea.
Philip’s funeral will be held at St Budock Parish Church on Monday January 6th at 11am. His wake will be at Falmouth Town AFC social club, Bickland Park, TR11 4PB. Donations to Parkinson’s UK. Due to limited parking at the church, if you are able, please park at Falmouth Town AFC and walk up the hill to the church on the footpath.
Teresa McConnell
Teresa McConnell
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On 8th December 2024, peacefully at St. Julia’s Hospice, Hayle, Teresa, aged 91 years of Perranwell Station, and formerly of Helston. Beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mum of Stephen and his wife Sarah, and a dear nan of Grace, Evie and Oscar.
Funeral service in Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium on Monday 23rd December at 3.30pm. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, for Cornwall Hospice Care may be given by retiring collection or c/o Kingsley Tresidder Funeral Service Mill Stream Funeral Home Mill Yard, Ponsanooth, TR3 7EF 01872 863607.
Leonard George (Len) Merchant
Passed away peacefully on the 2nd December 2024 at Ashburton House Care Home, aged 101 years. A funeral service will be held at Woodland Church Ashburton Monday 6th January 2025 at 11.30am Followed by burial in the churchyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations to Woodland Church. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson, King Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 2LG. Tel: 01626 334444
Clive HW Moore
Of Penryn passed peacefully at home, on 9th December 2024, surrounded by his family. His workmanship and quiet presence will be missed by many, not least his wife, Diana, son and partner, Robert and Lois.
Funeral service at Penmount Crematorium on Monday 23rd December 2024 at 11.30am. Wake to follow at St. Gluvias Cricket Club from 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Family flowers only, but donations may be made to The Mission to Seafarers by retiring collection or c/o Keith Penrose Funeral Services, Appleshaw, Bareppa, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5EG.
Terry Morse
On Wednesday 11th December 2024 peacefully at his home, Terence Edward, aged 65 years of Penzance. Dearly loved brother of Vera and Malcolm. Much loved by his many carers and friends. Funeral service to be held at Gulval Parish Church on Friday 3rd January at 2pm. Followed by interment.
Family flowers only but donations if so desired for RDA Coach Riding may be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel. 01736 364062.
Gerald “Roy” Nancarrow
Gerald “Roy” Nancarrow
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Of Camborne, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday 28th November 2024, aged 88 years. Roy, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, much loved dad to Anne, Susan and Karen, father-in-law to Simon and grandad to Darren and Andrew.
Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, on Monday 6th January 2025, at 2.00pm No flowers please, by request but donations welcomed, in aid of Cornwall Arthritis Trust, by retiring collection or sent direct to the charity. Enquiries to the Funeral Directors: Bernard Williams and Son, “Carriage House,” 1 Mount Ambrose, Redruth, TR15 1NX Telephone: 01209 315060.
Stephen John Pearce
Stephen John Pearce
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Steve peacefully passed away at home on the 26th November 2024. He was the loving husband of Jo, father of Nigel and Alison, brother to Denise and much loved grandfather and great grandfather.
The funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium on Wednesday 18th December – chapel 1 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made at https://stephen-john-pearce.muchloved.com. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ.
Bill Pollard
Bill sadly passed away on the 16th December at Merafield View Care Home, Bill will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral to be held at the Park Plymouth Crematorium, Room 1 on the 7th January at 2pm. Family flowers only and donations if desired to Parkinson’s UK. Any enquiries to Plymouth & District Funeral Services, Tel. 01752 407100.
Joseph Sean Power
Sean, passed away peacefully on Monday 2nd December 2024, aged 72 years. Beloved son of John and Jessie (Both deceased). Much loved brother of Trevor and Jill. Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, on Thursday 9th January 2025 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Camborne Treswithian Cemetery.
No flowers by request, donations welcomed for Children’s Hospice Southwest (Little Harbour) and Cornwall Air Ambulance, may be given by retiring collection at the service, or sent c/o Funeral Directors, L. Blewett and Son, Carn Tremayne, Praze, Camborne TR14 9PG Tel: 01209 831652.
Shirley Pridham
Sadly passed away on 7th December 2024 aged 86 years. Will be sadly missed by her sister Heather and son, Andrew. Forever in our hearts. Funeral service was held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1 on Thursday 19th December at 9am.
Family flowers only please. Enquiries to- Co-op Funeralcare, 61 Exeter Street, Plymouth. PL4 0AH Tel: 01752 303800.
Roy Frederick Renals
On 30th November 2024, peacefully at home, Roy, aged 88 years of Truro, formerly St Austell and Bodmin. Beloved husband of the late Sheila, much loved father of Andrew and Lorraine, grandad of Sarah, Lara and Jez and King Grandad of Jacob, Isaac, Penny, Lilly and Billy. Roy will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all of his family, his former Fire Brigade colleagues and his many friends.
Funeral service at Egloshayle Parish Church on Friday 20th December at 1.15 pm, followed by interment at Egloshayle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in memory, if desired, for Cornwall Hospice Care and the Fire Fighters Charity 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.
Norman Venner Rew
On Sunday, 8th December 2024, passed away peacefully, at home, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Valerie, loving Dad of Alison, Kathryn and Judith, father-in-law to John and Howard and a much loved Grandad of Annie, Louie, Joe and Edie.
A service of thanksgiving to be held at The Avenue Church, Newton Abbot on Friday, 3rd January 2025 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be shared between The British Red Cross Society and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI). Any enquiries to: Parker’s Family Funeral Directors Great Western House, 9 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 2HN. Telephone: 01626 437001.
Martin Wilfred (Rick) Rice
On 4th December 2024, peacefully at home, aged 72 years. Beloved father of Martin and a much loved brother and uncle. Funeral service at The Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton on Friday 3rd January 2025 at 11.00am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for the Motor Neurone Disease Association c/o A.White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ.
Gillian (Gill) Roach
On 28th November at Blackdown nursing home after a long illness, aged 80 years. Formerly of Bere Alston, Stoke Village in Plymouth and Cheltenham. Treasured wife of Brian and beloved sister, mum, granny, great granny, auntie, friend and colleague. Dearly loved and missed by everyone who knew her. Her legacy of love and compassion lives on.
Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room Two, 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth, PL7 1UQ on Monday 30th December 2024 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Alzheimer’s Society or Dementia UK may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson The Stables, 32 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8JY Tel: 01822 617300
Gillian Susan Rowe
Of Wall, Gwinear Gill passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday 4th December 2024, aged 71 years. Much loved wife of Bernard (Bert). Funeral service at Wall Methodist Chapel, on Friday 20th December at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Gwinear Churchyard.
Donations welcomed for Parkinson’s UK, may be given by retiring collection at the service, or sent c/o Funeral Directors, L. Blewett and Son, Carn Tremayne, Praze, Camborne TR14 9PG. Tel: 01209 831652.
Ella Sylvia Russell
Passed away on 8th December 2024, aged 86 years. Former Mayor of Teignmouth, Chair of Teignbridge District Council and Devon County Councillor. Beloved wife to the late Bill, Cherished Mother to Alistair, Mother-In-Law to Alison and much-loved Gran to Thomas and Millie.
Her funeral service will be held on Friday 10th January 2025, 11am at the Parish Church of St. Michael The Archangel, East Teignmouth. Family flowers only please but donations to Sense can be made online at www.oliverjknapmanfuneralservice.co.uk by retiring collection or sent www.oliverjknapmanfuneralservice.co.uk by retiring collection or sent c/o Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service 19 Orchard Gardens Teignmouth TQ14 8DJ Telephone 01626 772080.
Audrey Shirley
Sadly passed away on November 15th 2024 aged 89 years. Loving mum to Matthew, Daniel and Luke. Funeral service to be held on Monday January 6th at Glynn Valley Crematorium.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Thyme Care Ltd, Penzance. All enquiries to Richardson Funeral Directors, Looe Tel: 01503 264755.
Patricia Ann (Pat) Sweet
Patricia Ann (Pat) Sweet
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Passed away peacefully on Monday 16th December. Beloved wife of Colin, much loved mum of Joan, Sandra and Jennifer, mother-in-law to Steve and Ian, and a proud grandmother of Emma, Derran, Bethany & Alice. Will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.
The funeral service will take place on Friday 3rd January 2025 at Penmount Crematorium at 12.30pm, with a gathering after at The County Arms, Truro. Please wear any colour you wish – no dress code. Family flowers only please. Donations will be collected for Children’s Hospice South West.
Stanley Tall
Stanley Robert Tall
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Stanley Robert Tall – T1946794. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 12th December 2024. Stan aged 78 years of Newquay and formerly of Dunfermline Scotland. Beloved husband of Pam, loving father of Phil, Jackie and Kevin. Father in law of Anne, John & Julie. Much loved grandfather of Kelly, Brandon, Nathan, Alex, Kaitlyn and Liam. Great Grandfather of Ruby, Tayler & Pennelope. Dear brother of Stewart, George & Jeanette.
Funeral service is to be held at St Michael’s Church, Newquay on Monday 23rd December 2024 at 11.00am. Family flowers only but donations in lieu for Newquay RNLI and SSAFA may be given by retiring collection at the funeral service or online at HenwoodFunerals.co.uk.
Linda Taylor
Linda Taylor
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Sadly passed away on 11th December aged 75 years. Mum to Rachel and Andy, Nanny to Tom, Ella and Izzy. Linda was loved and cherished and will be missed by all her family members and friends. Funeral to take place at 10am on 3rd January 2025 at The Park Crematorium followed by light refreshments at The Royal British Legion, Crownhill. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Cinnamon Trust. Please wear colourful/sparkly attire, black clothing optional. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ
Linda Taylor
My best friend of 46 years, we spent hours together when you became ill, I’ll miss the phone chats, the visits, the silly jokes, but most of all Lin I’ll miss you.
My memories of the Instep Dance team make me remember the good times, the fun and laughter. Dance amongst the stars my Dancing Queen pal. Until we meet again Sandra and family.
Christopher Frank Thomas
On Sunday 15th December 2024, peacefully at Kenwyn Nursing Home, Truro, Christopher Frank aged 73 years of St Agnes, ex footballer for Newquay, Falmouth and St Agnes. Dearest husband of Janet, much loved dad of Louise, James and Alistair, a special grandad.
A celebration service will be held on Friday 27th December, 3.30pm at St Agnes Methodist Church following a private committal at Penmount Crematorium. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for Penhaligon’s Friends or Children’s Hospice SW will be accepted by the Funeral Director, Malcolm Carveth, San Marino, Goonbell, St Agnes, TR5 0PQ (01872 552587).
Colin Wadey
Peacefully passed at home after a long battle with prostate cancer on Wednesday 27th November 2024 aged 88 years. Loving husband, dad and grandad. Formally of Marshgate and worked as the NFU group secretary for North Cornwall. Involved in St Juliot Church and many local activities.
Funeral service on Thursday 19th December 2024 at St Paul’s Church, Highwood. There is a JustGiving page in Colin’s name for ShelterBox..
Graham Williams
Graham Williams
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Of Helston. Passed away on Thursday 5th December 2024 at West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance, aged 92 years. The former mayor of Helston, local policeman and family man. He will be greatly missed by his wife Shirley, daughter Nicky, grandson Jack and all his family and many friends in Helston and beyond.
Private cremation followed by a service of remembrance at St Michael’s Church, Helston on Friday 10th January 2025 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in aid of Helston Town Band can be made via www.pendlefunerals.org.uk or retiring collection. All enquiries to Pendle Funeral Services, Helston, Tel: 01326 573080.
Elizabeth (Jean) Wimbleton
Jean of Carnkie, Redruth Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 26th November 2024 at Royal Cornwall Hospital, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bryan, much loved mum of Elizabeth and Peter and Claire and John, and adored granny to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jean will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Funeral service at Porthleven Methodist Church on Friday 3rd January 2025 at 12 noon, followed by Interment in the Cemetery. Family flowers only by request, but donations in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care (St Julia’s Hospice) can be made via www.pendlefunerals.org.uk or by retiring collection. All enquiries to Pendle Funeral Services, Helston, Tel: 01326 573080.
Jenny Wright
Passed away peacefully on 30th November 2024 aged 97 years. Devoted wife of Michael (deceased), loving mum to Frances and Colin, mother-in-law to Andy and grandma to Christie.
Private funeral service. Donations if so desired for Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Kingsbridge Funeral Directors Devon Square View, Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1EF. 01548 856340.
Beatrice May Young
On Sunday 8th December 2024, passed away at Lavender Court, Perranporth, aged 97 years, formerly of Carnon Downs. Beloved wife of Donald (dec’d), loving mum of Glenda, Robert and Clive, nan and great nan. Funeral service 1.00 pm, Wednesday 8th January 2025, Devoran Church.
No flowers by request. Donations in lieu for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be made via memorygiving.com or by retiring collection. Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro TR1 2EQ Tel 01872 274021.
In Memoriams
Teresa Harrison (White)
Another Christmas has come without you. I still miss you so much. You are always in my thoughts and in my heart. Lots of love as always Mum xxx.
Michael Phillip Peter Matthews
Michael Phillip Peter Matthews
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Second Christmas without you. The Pearly Gates were open, an angel called your name, we never had time to say goodbye, one day we will meet again! Forever in our thoughts Mike!!
Love from Dad and all the Horrell Family.
Bob Willis
1933 – 2014. Time flows by but memories stay, Loved and remembered every day. Yours always, Jean xx.
Loving dad to Kim, father-in-law to Robbie, much loved grandad and great-grandad. Love you xxx.
Acknowledgements
Ralph Gay
Ralph Gay
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Liane and the family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone who attended Ralph’s funeral service at Leek Seed Chapel on Monday 16th December 2024, for all of the cards, flowers and messages of sympathy they have received and to those who made a donation in his memory to benefit Sticker Memory Café.
Thanks to Woodland House nursing home for their excellent care for Ralph over the recent months. Special thanks to Reverend Paul Benney for the lovely service and to Tom and their team at Paul Bourton Funeral Service.
Hazel Margaret May
Thank you for sharing in the celebration of Hazel’s life. Cyril, Karen, Peter and family appreciate the support, messages and cards, they truly helped our family and highlighted what a special person Hazel was. The family would like to thank Rev Geering and A White & Sons for their kindness at this difficult time.
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