Heartfelt messages have been paid to 63 much-loved Somerset locals in the latest funeral and death notices this week. Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members and those who have tragically had their lives cut short.
In total 56 death notices were placed into the funeral notices section of SomersetLive’s sister print titles, for those people who either lived in the city, or had links to it and have died recently.
The messages, placed between January 4 to January 10 provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There were also six in memoriam messages for loved ones no longer with us and one acknowledgement.
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 – the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. 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.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Death Notices
(of Crewkerne) Peacefully at The Orchards Nursing Home, Crewkerne on New Year’s Day, aged 87 years. Much loved husband of Kath, devoted Dad to Steve, Tina, Graham & Karen. Dear father-in-law to Andrew, Lorna & Graham and loving Grandad and Great-Grandad. Funeral Service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ron are invited for Friends of Mountjoy School c/o A J Wakely & Sons, 2 Abbey Street, Crewkerne TA18 7LF tel 01460 74547
Amery, Christopher died peacefully in Wiltshire on the 8th of January 2025 at the age of 92 years, a Private Committal Memorial Service will be announced later.
Art of Burtle passed away on 27th December 2024 aged 78. Dearly loved by all who knew him. Funeral service at St Philip and St James Church, Burtle at 12.30pm on Thursday 16 January, followed by burial in the churchyard. Donations if desired for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance may be forwarded to Forsey and Son, Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY. Tel: 01458 831020
Of Keinton Mandeville. Sadly passed away on 18th December 2024 aged 67 years. An adored Wife of Trevor, dearly loved Mother of Shane, Daniel and David, a beloved Grandmother and loving Daughter of Janet. Diane will be sorely missed by all of her family and many friends. Funeral Service to be held at St Mary Magdalene Church, Keinton Mandeville on Thursday 23rd January at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, however donations if desired are invited for Blood Cancer UK and can be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques made payable to the charity can be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY. For all enquiries please call Forsey and Son on 01458 831020
Passed away at home on 12th December 2024 aged 93 years. Dearly beloved husband of Audrey, father of Ian and Anne. Grandad to Glen, Richard and Alex. The funeral service will take place at St Andrews Church, Preston Grove, Yeovil on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Philip for Cancer Research UK may be donated at the service. (please make cheque payable to the charity) All enquires to: The Co-operative Funeralcare 8-11 Bond Street, Yeovil BA20 1PE Tel: 01935 423463
Passed away peacefully on 29th December, aged 95 years. Dennis will be very sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 30th January at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations to Somerset Sight may be left in the retiring collection following the service.
(Wrintmore) Beloved wife of Mervyn, passed away at home on 2nd January, 2025, aged 90. Cherished mum to Gary and Clive, proud Granny to Scott, Sam, Kane, Zak and Kye, Great Granny to Spencer, Leo, Bobby and Jesse. A dearly loved mother-in-law, sister, auntie and friend to many. Brenda will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to take place at Haycombe Crematorium, Valley Chapel, Bath on Monday, 27th January at 1:00 pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to Dementia UK c/o Clarkson’s Independent Funeral Directors 7 Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road Bath BA1 3DF 01225 426822
Of Evercreech, former landlord of The Three Horseshoes, Batcombe Passed away peacefully in hospital on 3rd January 2025 aged 86 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Beattie. Loving dad of Ian; dear father-in-law of Tanya; devoted grandad of Tiffany; much loved brother of Bob and brother-in-law of Janet. Funeral Service takes place at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 23rd January at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu if desired, for either British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques made payable to the charity may be sent to Trotman Funeral Directors, Ashdene, Frome Road, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet BA4 4QQ. Tel: 01749 880271.
of Wells Sadly passed away at home with his family on Saturday 28th December 2024.
(née Prance ) Of Hadspen, Castle Cary Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 31st December 2024, aged 90 years. Much loved mother of Melinda, Fiona and Hugh, grandmother of Aimeé and Rory, Jack, Thomas, Matilda and Ella, Cosmo and Conrad. Elizabeth will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at St Leonard’s Church, Pitcombe on Friday 17th January 2025 at 2:00pm. A private family committal will follow at Mendip Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are welcome for St Leonards Church, Pitcombe. Donations can be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques made payable to the Church may be forwarded to Trotman Funeral Directors, Ashdene, Frome Road, Doulting, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4QQ. Tel. Tel 01749 880271.
(Mike) Passed away peacefully at Stanton Court Nursing Home on December 26th 2024, aged 90 years. Now Reunited with his beloved Wife Wendy. Much loved Dad of Wayne, Julieanne, Julie, Tony, Jill and Buster treasured Grampy of Jenna, Charlotte, Sarah, Kerri, Kasey, Tamsin and Bradley and Pappy to Noah, Issy, Theo, Josh, Jake, Ellen, Arthur, Sid, Summer, Harry, Jack, Darcie, Paisley and Scarlett. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. A Celebration of Michael’s life will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Friday, 24th January 2025 at 11.30 am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Dementia UK and The Make A Wish Foundation are being accepted in memory of Michael by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
of Wells Passed away peacefully at home on December 23rd 2024 age 96 years. Funeral service to be held at St Thomas Church, Wells, on Thursday January 23rd at 2pm followed by private interment. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be left at the church, or can be forwarded to Wells funeral services, 36, Chamberlain Street, Wells BA5 2PT.
Died 25 December 2024 aged 81 years. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral Service to be held at St Swithun’s Church Bathford at 10.30am on Wednesday 22nd January 2025, all welcome. Enquiries to Co-Operative Funeral Care. Tel 01225 754355
of Wedmore passed away on 21st December 2024 aged 86 years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary’s Church, Wedmore on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only but donations to The RNLI or The Friends of St. Andrews Church, Cheddar may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF. Telephone 01934 742885
of Ashcott, passed away peacefully at Bridgwater Community Hospital on Thursday 26th December 2024 aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Doreen, dearly loved father of Antony and Nicola and a loving grandad of Cameron, Evie, Shane and Ross who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at All Saints Church, Ashcott on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 12.00 noon followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only, donations if desired will be shared between Cancer Research UK and Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance can be left in the collection box after the service or made directly online at www.mfranksandsons.co.uk (announcements). Cheques payable to the charities can also be forwarded to: M Franks & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.
(Art) Passed away peacefully at home, on 27th December 2024 aged 86 years. Reunited with his beloved Wife Diana, Dad, Grampy and Grandad. Funeral service at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 2.15pm. All friends are welcome. Family flowers only please, donations in Art’s memory are being received for Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation. Donations and personal tributes may be made online at https://arthurdavid.muchloved.com or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS. Tel: 01934 842945
(Andy Davies) Died peacefully at St Benedict’s Nursing Home, Glastonbury on Monday, October 21st 2024, aged 80 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends, especially by his wife, Joy and their two daughters and their families. Funeral was an unattended Cremation (at his request). A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at Walton Village Hall from 1400-1600 (BA16 9LA) with light refreshments and a game of chess or two for those wishing to partake! No flowers, however, those wishing to make a donation if desired a box will be present and a tree or two purchased in his memory. RSVP and further information please email: InmemoryAndyDavies@outlook.com
(Jim) of Axbridge passed away peacefully at The Bristol Royal Infirmary on 29th December 2024 aged 77 years. Much loved Dad, Grampa, brother and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at St. John the Baptist Church, Axbridge on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at 10.30am. Family flowers only but donations to Prostate Cancer UK and Marie Curie may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF. Telephone 01934 742885.
Passed away on 2nd January 2025 in La Fontana Care Home, Martock. All funeral details to follow. A J Wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913
(of Hinton St George) Jane died 6th January 2025 aged 92. Loving partner of Martin Holloway for 40 years. Funeral on 23rd January at 2:00 pm in St George’s Church, Hinton St George. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Research UK. Enquiries to A J Wakely & Sons, 2 Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7LF Tel 01460 74547.
(Tom) Sadly passed away at home on 20th December 2024. The Funeral service will be held at Weston Crematorium, Ebdon Road, BS22 9NY on 24th January 2025 at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only please, donations in Tom’s memory to P.S.P.A. can be made on the day or sent to: R Millard & Son, 6 Springfield Road, Highbridge, Somerset. TA9 3AH. Tel. 01278 793078
Passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, on 21st December 2024, aged 76 years. A much loved husband and father. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium, Croscombe, on Wednesday 15th January, at 1.30 pm followed by a celebration of his life, including drinks and nibbles, at Bar Lotte, 6A Badcox, Frome, at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only, please, but donations for Parkinson’s UK may be sent to Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors, R20 Marshall Way, Commerce Park, Frome BA11 2FE (01373 476277).
Passed away peacefully at his home in West Pennard on 29th December 2024, aged 88 years. A much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be sadly missed by many. Funeral service at Saint Nicholas’ Church, West Pennard on Wednesday 15th January at 11:00am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques made payable to Love Musgrove may be forwarded to:- Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY.
(Geoff) Of Shepton Mallet Passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 22nd December 2024, aged 86 years. Geoff will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday 14th January at Mendip Crematorium at 10:30 am. No flowers and no donations by request. All are welcome to attend. Enquiries to Trotman Funeral Directors, Ashdene, Frome Road, Doulting, Shepton Mallet BA4 4QQ. Tel 01749 880271
(Jim) Passed away peacefully at home on 21st December 2024. Much loved Husband, Brother, Dad and Grandad Thaid. Will be much missed by all those who knew and loved him. Funeral to take place at Haycombe Valley Chapel on Wednesday 22nd January at 2.00pm. Please wear something yellow. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Fishermen’s Mission. All enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care Bath 314304
Of Stawley, Wellington passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 15th December 2024, aged 90. A beloved husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. The funeral service will take place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Stawley, TA21 0HP on Friday 17th January 2025 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations to be shared between Stawley Church and Cancer Research UK may be made by retiring collection or sent c/o the funeral directors: H Tredwin & Son, 15 & 17 North Street, Wellington, TA21 8LX.
Of Street formerly of Glastonbury Passed away on 23rd December 2024, aged 85 Years. Funeral Service at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 16th January at 1:30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired for Mind (The National Association For Mental Health) may be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk, or cheques made payable to the charity may be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY. Tel. 01458 831020.
(Tim) Passed away peacefully in St Helier Hospital, Sutton, Surrey on 6th December 2024 at the age of 81. He will be remembered by his wife Valerie, his widespread family including friends in Easton in Gordano and Bristol. His sons Jeremy and Jonathan, grandsons Jake, Luke and Rufus as well as his nephews, his brother Bill and many friends in the Leatherhead area. Tim trained as a civil engineer in Bristol and built the M5 from Avonmouth to Clevedon.
of Wells Passed peacefully away at the Royal United Hospital Bath on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 aged 85 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Monday, January 20th 2025 at 10.30am. Family flowers only but donations if desired for the ‘Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’ and ‘Children’s Hospice South West’ may be left at the crematorium or forwarded to Unwins Independent Funeral Directors, The Firs, Underwood, Wookey Hole Road, Wells, BA5 1AF.
of Street Passed peacefully away on 3rd January 2025 aged 79. Dearly loved Dad and Grandpa. Funeral service at United Reformed Church, Street at 1.00pm on Wednesday 22 January followed by burial in Street Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired made payable to Marie Curie or The League of Friends of West Mendip Hospital may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques forwarded to Forsey and Son, Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY. Tel: 01458 831020.
of Keynsham, formerly of Corston, passed away on 30th November 2024 at home, aged 94 years. Funeral service to be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Thursday 16th January at 1:00pm. Donations, if desired, for Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary, Bristol. Floral tributes, if desired, to be delivered to Coop Funeralcare, 24, High Street, Keynsham, BS31 1DQ by 12 noon.
of Cheddar passed away at home on 29th December 2024 aged 82 years. Much loved Dad to Paul and Keith and partner to Stella. Funeral service to be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Friday 24th January 2025 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only but donations to Weston Hospicecare may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF. Telephone 01934 742885
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 19th December 2024 aged 83years. Much loved wife of Ron, loving mother to Tracey, Marcia and Jonathan. Much loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. The funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday 20th January 2025 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Judy for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913 (Please may cheques payable to the charity)
(Formally of Water Lane, Frome) passed away peacefully at Frome Nursing Home on Wednesday 18th December aged 97 years. Funeral service will take place on Thursday 16th January 2025 at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath at 2pm. Everyone welcome to The Globe Inn after the service for light refreshments. All Enquiries to – William Adlam Funeral Directors, 68a Locks Hill, Frome, BA11 1NH (01373 452100)
of Wells passed peacefully away at home on Friday 3rd January 2025 aged 76 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Friday, 7th February at 1.30pm. Family flowers only or donations if desired for ‘Cancer Research U.K’ or ‘St. Margaret’s Somerset Hospice’ may be left at the crematorium or forwarded to Unwins Independent Funeral Directors, The Firs, Underwood, Wookey Hole Road, Wells, BA5 1AF.
Passed away peacefully on Friday 3rd January 2025, aged 72 years. Beloved Husband of Sally. Loving dad to Paul, Ian and Emma. Grandad to Ethan, Harry, Riley and Abbie. Will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Haycombe Crematorium, Valley Chapel on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 12.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Peter are being received for Forget Me Not Club, cheques made payable to “Forget Me Not Familiar Friends SCIC” may be sent to Clarkson’s Independent Funeral Directors 7 Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road Bath BA1 3DF 01225 426822
of Glastonbury. Passed away on 12th December 2024 at St Benedict’s Nursing Home, aged 88 Years. Funeral Service to be held at The Pavilion, Forsey and Son, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY on Monday 13th January at 12.00pm. Donations, if desired, for Cats Protection Glastonbury & Wells Branch may be made online via this notice in the donation box below or cheques made payable to the charity may be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY. Tel. 01458 831020.
Passed away suddenly at home on 16th December 2024 aged 74 years. Much loved brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service will take place at Mendip Crematorium, Shepton Mallet on Friday 17th January 2025 at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance may be forwarded to; N. J. Maggs Funeral Directors, Highfields House, Oakhill, Radstock, BA3 5AF. Telephone 01749 840499.
Formerly of Westfield passed peacefully away December 12th at Bloomfield Care Home aged 95 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service is to take place at Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium on Friday 17th January at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for The Stroke Association may be sent direct or left in the retiring collection following the service. Co-op Funeralcare. 4-5 Wells Road Radstock BA3 3RN
(Brown) Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away at Westbury Care Home on 06.01.25 aged 82. For funeral details please contact 07981 346282.
of Nether Stowey, passed away peacefully on 26th December aged 94 years. A dearly loved mother. Wife of the late Dr DL Parry. Funeral service at Nether Stowey Parish Church on Friday 10th January at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance c/o Grandfield & Son, Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1HZ. To donate online please visit www.grandfieldandson.co.uk
(Nee Norris) Passed peacefully away on Wednesday 18th December 2024, aged 87 years. Beloved wife to Garth. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Haycombe Crematorium, Valley Chapel, on Wednesday, 15th January 2025 at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, for Alzheimer’s Society, Bath. Co-op Funeralcare, 4-5 Wells Road , Radstock BA3 3RN.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ian Renton Pierce, aged 70, on the 22nd December 2024 at his home in Bristol. Ian was born on the 20th June 1954 at Charing Cross Hospital in London, during his 70 years he lived in London, Wells, Manchester and Bristol, he will be sadly missed by friends and family. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday 15th January 12.30 at Mendip Crematorium, Old Wells Road, Croscombe, BA5 3RR. All are welcome at the service and lunch at the Swan Hotel, Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2RX. Please could you let Simon Price on 07722 474731 or email oxfordgas@me.com know if you will be attending so we have an indication on numbers to cater for. On the 16th of January at 11am Ian will be interred with his mother Sheila at Wells Cemetery. If you are unable to attend and would like to watch by weblink, please call Wells Funeral Services on 01749 670100.
(of Yeovil) Passed away peacefully in Yeovil District Hospital on 30th December 2024, aged 90 years. Beloved Husband of the late Maureen, also a much loved Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and Uncle. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 12:30pm at St John’s Church, Yeovil. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Peter for Royal British Legion may be given online at www.ajwakely.com or sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913 (please make cheques payable to the charity)
of Midsomer Norton passed away peacefully on 25th December 2024, aged 84 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Wednesday 15th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if wished for Dorothy House Hospice may be left at the Crematorium or sent to the Funeral Directors. H H Evans Funeral Directors, Tyndale House, 20 Winterfield Park, Paulton, Bristol. BS39 7RY
Of Shepton Mallet. Peacefully passed away on 27th December 2024 aged 94 years. A much loved Wife of the late Leslie Thomas Russ. A dearly loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother and Sister. Jean will be sadly missed by all of her friends and family. Funeral Service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Friday 24th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for Alzheimer’s Society and can be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques made payable to the charity can be forwarded to Trotman Funeral Directors, Ashdene, Frome Road, Doulting, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4QQ. For all enquiries please call 01749880271.
Passed away on 19th December 2024 Aged 78. Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandparent. He will be missed by all who knew him. Any enquires Bath Co-op funeralcare Pulteney Road, Bath 01225 314304
(of East Coker) Suddenly but peacefully in Yeovil District Hospital on New Years Day, aged 73 years. Much loved Husband, Dad and Pops. Funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 12:40pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jim for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be given online at www.ajwakely.com or sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913 (Please make cheques payable to the charity)
(Firmin) Peacefully passed away at South Petherton Hospital on 25th December 2024, aged 72. Anne will be dearly missed by her all her family and friends. Anne’s funeral will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 17th January 2025 at 12.40pm. This will be followed by a reception at The Old Barn Club Yeovil BA20 2NX. Coop Funeralcare Inc G.H Cook & Son 8-11 Bond Street, Yeovil, BA20 1PE
(nee Pople) (of Wells) Passed away suddenly at home on the 18th December 2024, aged 90 years. Widow of the late Edmund Stubbins, much loved Mother, Granny and Great Granny. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Friday 17th January 2025, 12.30pm at The Wells United Church, Union Street, Wells. Donations in memory of Janet for RNIB and Somerset Sight may be given online at www.ajwakely.com or sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913 (please make cheques payable to the charity)
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and love on Friday 3rd January 2025 aged 76 years. Dearest daring Husband of Julie. Loving Father of Anna, Thom, Joe, and Sophia. Proud Grandfather of Elijah, Hester, Phoebe and Max. Peter will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 21st January, 11.00am at Haycombe Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Peter are being received for Dorothy House Hospice https://petertrigger.muchloved.com/ or may be sent to; Clarkson’s Independent Funeral Directors 7 Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road Bath BA1 3DF 01225 426822
Aged 75 years of Yeovil, formerly of Castle Cary. On 28th December 2024, peacefully at her home. A much loved mother, gran, sister, aunt and friend. Funeral service at All Saint’s Church, Castle Cary on Friday 17th January at 12.00 noon, followed by private interment in Castle Cary Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Marion are being invited for St. Margaret’s Hospice, c/o Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone. (01963) 440367.
Funeral Service to be held at Haycombe Valley Chapel on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 1pm
Passed away peacefully on 24th December 2024, aged 89 years. Much loved Wife of the late Ronald Warne, loving Mum, Nan and Great Nan. Funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 12:00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Marina for Leukaemia UK may be sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913 (please make cheques payable to the charity)
(Nee Drury) (Elizabeth) Formerly of Abson Road, Pucklechurch Passed away at home on 20th December 2024 aged 85 years. She will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Friday 24th January 2025 at St Thomas A Becket Church, Pucklechurch at 11:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Elizabeth for St Thomas A Becket Church or Cancer Research UK may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on 17th December, 2024 aged 78 years. Beloved husband to Yvonne, loving dad to John, Francine and Gaz, much loved grandad to Morgan, Clayton, Sam, Ben, Kea, Tiegan, Dana and Cameron. Also, great grandad to Essie, Braydn, Delilah, Reeva-Rae and Ivan. Father-in-law to Manny, Leanne and John’s partner, Sally. Also, sister and brother-in-law Marlene and Peter, from Holland, Val, Tony and family. Loved and missed by all that knew him. Funeral service will take place at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony Room 2) on Tuesday, 14th January at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. All other enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare 61 Exeter Street Plymouth PL4 0AH Tel. 01752 303800.
In Memoriams
A Dear Wife, Mum, and Nan. Taken from us suddenly, nine years ago 12th January, seems like yesterday. We all love and miss you very much. Always in our hearts, never forgotten, love Mike, Dawn, Gail, Craig, Karen & all the Grandchildren.
(Tony) 7th January 2013 Happy memories of a much missed and loved Dad and Gramps. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Always in our hearts. Love from Linda, Robert and family xx
Terry A wonderful Dad and Grandad who will always be loved and remembered. Love Katherine and Clive xx
8/1/21 and 13/1/23 In loving memory of our adored Mum, Dad, Grandma and Grandad. Ever present in our hearts and never absent from our thoughts. Love always Alison, Andrea, Theo and all of the family
Birthday Memoriams
We are sending a dove up to heaven with a parcel on its wings Be careful how you open it, it’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses to say how much we love and miss you. Happy Birthday to my lovely Dad from Christine, Father in Law to Carey & Claire, Grandad to Daniel & Jack and Great Grandad to Freddie xxxx
Acknowledgements
(TERRY) The family of the late Terence James Williams of Yeovil, would like to thank everyone for their kindness at a very difficult time. For all the cards, flowers, emails, messages, and for donations to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH) – which amounted to £773.94. To everyone who attended the funeral service and to those who have dropped in to visit Carole. A special thank you to Wakely & Sons Funeral Directors of Yeovil for their kindness and support throughout the funeral process; to Westlands Entertainment Venue for hosting the wake; to Poppies Florists for the beautiful flowers and to the Rev Alison Handcock who conducted the service. Please accept this as our only acknowledgement.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
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