A 'precious mama' who passed away at 78 years old is among those remembered in this week's funeral notices. 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.
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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.
On Friday, June 28, peacefully at Crossroads Care Home, Mary Cardew Davy Ansell, aged 98 years of Zennor. Beloved wife of the late William Ansell, much-loved mother of Arthur, Patrick and William.
Dearly loved by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Towednack Parish Church on Friday, July 26 at 11 am followed by interment.
Family flowers only but donations if so desired for Towednack Parish Church and for Injured Jockeys and for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution By retiring collection or may be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel 01736 364062.
Peacefully at home in Penzance on Tuesday, July 2, Grace aged 86 years, formerly of St Erth. Dearly loved mother of Louise and Emma and nanny to Ben, Sophie, Tom, Lily and Nat, GG to Annie, Edie, and Ottie.
Funeral service at St Erth Parish Church on Thursday, August 1 at 11am. Donations, in Grace's memory, for the RCN Foundation may be sent to Marcus Wilkinson, Funeral Director, Alfred Smith & Son, 31 Clarence Street, Penzance TR18 2NX (01736) 362592 or via www.alfredsmithfunerals.co.uk.
Peacefully at home with her family by her side on June, 26 aged 90 years. A dearly loved mother and grandmother who will remain in our hearts forever.
Funeral service will be held at Efford Crematorium on Wednesday, July 31, at 2:45pm. Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of Pauline may be left by retiring collection or sent to St Luke's Hospice, Turnchapel, Plymouth PL9 9XA. All other enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare 61 Exeter Street Plymouth PL4 0AH Tel. 01752 303800.
(of Callington) Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on June 28 aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Patricia, dearly loved dad of John (deceased), David, Colin (deceased), Bryan, Dawn and Sarah and a much-loved grandad of his many grandchildren.
Funeral Service at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Thursday, August 1, at 1.30pm. Family flowers only.
Donations if desired made payable to Derriford Children's Cancer Services may be made through the retiring collection. All other enquiries to C P Coombe Funeralcare 01579 383349.
Passed away on this date. Son of Albert and Florence. Brother of John and Alistair. R.I.P. Home town Wembley. 40 years in Cornwall.
Died peacefully at Torbay Hospital on July 13, aged 91 Years. Treasured husband to Jill (nee Couch).
Loving father to Juliet, David and Susan. Wonderful 'magic' Grandpa to 10 Grandchildren.
He was a true gentleman, loved by so many and will be remembered with much joy and affection. Funeral service to be held at St Mary's Church, Wolborough, Newton Abbot on Friday, August 9 at 12pm.
Family Flowers only please. Donations, if desired, made payable to Cancer Research UK or Rowcroft Hospice or by retiring collection. Parkers Family Funeral Directors Great Western House 9 Devon Square Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN 01626 437001.
Sheila passed away peacefully in St Agnes on July 12, aged 96. Loving wife of Peter (deceased), dearest mum to Dominic, Mark, Gerard and daughters-in-law.
Cherished nana and great nana, sister and aunt. Funeral service on Friday, August 2, at Our Lady Star of the Sea RC Church, St Agnes, at 11am followed by committal in St Agnes Parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in aid of Age UK and local District Nurses will be gratefully accepted by donating on the Funeral Notice link, retiring collection or care of the Funeral Director, Andrea Myhill - Carlyon Funeral Directors Wheal Ellen, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8DL. Tel: 01209 890229 E-mail - [email protected].
Passed away suddenly, but peacefully at The Manor, Exminster on Wednesday, July 10, aged 95 years. Much-loved wife of the late Dennis.
Dear mum of Angela and Dianne. Cherished grandma and great-grandma.
Funeral service to be held on Monday, August 5 at 1:30pm, St Martins Church, Exminster. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired to MND Association and Breast Cancer UK by retiring collection or c/o Peter Frank Turl, 16 Victoria Road, Topsham EX3 0EU. peterfrankturl.co.uk.
On Tuesday, July 2, John, aged 78 years of St Austell, passed away peacefully at RCHT, Truro. Beloved and devoted husband of Ruth.
Much-loved dad of Paul and Neil and loved father in-law of Nina and Debbie. Loving grandad of Isabel and Tyler.
Dear brother of Nora, Cyril (deceased), Keith (deceased), Brian twin brother, and Colin. Dearest uncle of all his nephews and nieces. John will be greatly missed by his family and many, many friends.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 5, at 2pm, Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium, Truro. Family flowers only, but donations if desired, for Cancer Research and R.N.L.I. can be made online at wedlakefuneralhome.co.uk/donations or may be sent (cheques made payable to Cancer Research or the R.N.L.I.) c/o Nick Jago and David Michael Funeral Directors, Wedlake Funeral Home, 2 Higher Bugle, St Austell PL26 8PY. Tel: 01726 850216.
On Wednesday, July 10, passed away peacefully at St Mary's Haven, Penzance, Margaret aged 89 years of Penzance. A much loved Mum of Kim and Mark. Margaret was dearly loved by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She will be remembered with love and kindness by all that knew her. Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium on Wednesday, August 7 at 11am.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired for the Alzheimer’s Society by retiring collection or c/o David Hendy & Sons Funeral Directors, Treswithian, Camborne, TR14 7NW. Tel. 01209 612025.
It is with profound sadness we share the passing of our beloved Dad, Brian, who left us on July 11. He was a man of immense humour, kindness and love, who showed all who knew him to cherish every moment.
Father to Carl, Mark, Lee, Lyn and Ian. Stepfather to Michael, Christopher, Nicola and Jonathan. Grandfather to Chloe, Tom, Nathan, Josh, Luke, Elimae, Isaac and Jacob.
Recent Great-Grandfather to Matilda. His spirit will forever be remembered by those whose lives he touched.
Join us to honour and celebrate the life of the beautiful soul that is our Dad at 2pm on August 2 at Penmount Crematorium, Newquay Road, Truro. TR4 9AA.
(Bob) Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 12, aged 82 years. Loving husband to Vivienne.
Beloved father to Stephen and Claire. Funeral service to take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Friday, August 2, at 2.45pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Parkinson's UK - Plymouth or R.N.L.I. (Plymouth) or St Luke's Hospice Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848.
On Friday, July 12, peacefully at her home, Hilary Elizabeth Anne, aged 70 years of Penzance. Beloved Wife of John Dearly loved by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to be held at St Johns Parish Church on Friday, July 26, at 2.30 pm followed by Private Cremation. Family flowers only but donations if so desired for The Born Free Foundation by retiring collection or may be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel 01736 364062.
Edwin Frank Thomas (Eddie) CROCKER
(Eddie) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14 at Derriford Hospital. Aged 85 years of Saltash.
Loving husband of Pamela. Father of Catherine, Timothy and Rachel.
Father-in-law of Gerald. Grandpa of Niamh and Òrla.
Funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Tuesday, August 6 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service Saltash, PL12 6AB Tel: 01752 848838.
Peacefully at home in Truro on Thursday, July 18, Mollie Winifred Maud Dark aged 96yrs, beloved wife of the late Graham Dark. Funeral service at Penmount Crematorium on Monday, August 5 at 11.30am in Kernow Chapel. Dennis Barnicoat and Son Funeral Directors, 17 Ferris Town, Truro, 01872 223200/07815 805855.
On Friday, July 19 peacefully at her home in Helston aged 94 years. Loving Mum of Vince, a dear Gran and Great-Gran.
Funeral Service will take place at Helston Central Methodist Church on Thursday, August 15, at 11am. Family flowers only, donations may be given for Marie Curie and The League of friends of Helston Community Hospital by a retiring collection, funeral-notices.co.uk or sent to F.E Strike & Sons, Funeral Services, Penlee, West End, Porthleven, TR13 9JJ Tel: 01326 562492 e-mail [email protected].
Passed away peacefully in York Hospital on July 2, with his devoted wife Gill, by his side. He was a much-loved father to Joanne, Darren and Adrian, and grandfather to Rebecca, Emma, Alexandria and Alysia.
James was Maltese but lived in Plymouth for over 60 years, working in HM Naval Base, Devonport for 40 years. All his family are heartbroken and will miss him greatly. RIP.
On July 14, at Old Roselyon Manor Nursing Home. Alan aged 83 years of Par.
Devoted husband of Irene. Loving dad of Fiona and Julie.
Beloved father-in-law of Nigel and Terry. Cherished grandad of Sheena, Gavin and grandaughter-in-law Kate.
A very dear great grandad of Aziz, Jasmine, Belle and Evie. Much loved brother of Norman (deceased) and Gordon.
Funeral service, Thursday, August 1 at 11:30am, Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK, Mr and Mrs Goodman, Greenacre, 34 Bethel Road, St Austell PL25 3HB or by the donation box at the service.
Traditional mourning wear, but the men to wear bright coloured ties, and the ladies bright scarves by request of Alan. Any enquiries to Personal Choice Funerals 117 Par Green Par PL24 2AG 01726 815050.
Passed away peacefully in Plymbridge House on Wednesday, July 10 aged 99 years. Beloved wife of Frank (deceased), loving mother to Christine and Stuart, and their partners Phil and Sara.
Nan to Nicola and Richard and great nan to Luke and James. Funeral service to take place at St Mary's Church, Plympton, on Thursday, August 8, at 1pm, followed by burial.
Donations can be made by retiring collection in aid of Cancer Research UK and Parkinsons UK. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.
Died peacefully in Derriford Hospital on July 12 after a period of ill health. Much loved husband of Hazel, dad to Andrew and Ian, father-in-law to Lisa and grandad to Grace and Ruby.
A thanksgiving service will be held at St Eustachius Church, Tavistock on Tuesday, August 6, at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please.
Donations in John's memory for Dementia UK and Devon Air Ambulance Trust may be made by retiring collection, or via www.morrisbros.co.uk. Enquiries: Morris Bros Funeral Directors, Lakeside, Tavistock PL19 0AZ Tel 01822 612023.
On July 5, at his home in Kingscott, St Giles-in-the-Wood. Funeral service at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple, on Thursday, August 8 at 12.20 pm. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust may be made at the service, or sent to R Gist & Son, Funeral Directors, 18 Castle Street, Torrington, EX38 8EZ.
Passed away peacefully at home in Clyst St Mary with his family by his side on July 12 aged 74 years. Funeral service to be held at St Margaret's Church, Topsham on Friday, August 2, at 12:30pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Peter for Hospiscare can be made at the service or c/o Peter Frank Turl, Funeral Directors, 16 Victoria Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0EU. www.peterfrankturl.co.uk.
On Saturday, July 6, peacefully at West Cornwall Hospital, Myra, aged 77 years of Kenidjack Valley. Beloved Wife of the Late Big Jim Grenfell.
Dearly loved by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Just Parish Church on Monday, July 29, at 2 pm followed by interment.
Family flowers only but donations if so desired for the Douglas Woolcock Trust by retiring collection or may be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel 01736 364062.
Aged 78 Sadly passed away at home on July 6 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Alan (deceased).
Devoted Mum to Niki, Shaun, Scott and Lyndsey. Mum-in-law to Rory, Donna, Alicia and Lenny.
Precious Mama to Shannon, Connor, Mia, Bethany, Jasmine, Shay, Sara, Tyler, Ruairi, Erin, Luca, Neeve and Ciaran. Great Mama to Kai.
Funeral service on Monday, July 29, at Weston Mill Crematorium at 3:30pm. Flowers and enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ 01752 303830.
Passed away peacefully at home on July 11 aged 86 years. Dearly loved Mum of Karen and Debbie.
Loving Mother-in-law of Tim. Special Nanna of Jenna, Laura, Abbi, Daniel and Thomas and proud Great-Nanna.
Re-united with her devoted husband Derek. Funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Thursday, August 1 at 11.30am.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society may be sent directly to the charity or via the family. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676.
(nee owens) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jennifer Harris. Jennifer sadly passed away at Torr Home on Friday, July 5 aged 86.
Widow of John. Mother of Julie and Jamie.
Grandmother of Jodie and Stephanie. Mother-in-law to Jeff.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to be held at St Edwards Church, Eggbuckland, PL6 5RN on Wednesday, July 31 at 11:00am followed by Efford Crematorium at 12:15pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired will benefit the work of Torr Home who have looked after Jennifer and the family. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ 01752303830.
Passed away peacefully on July 10 at Derriford Hospital with her family beside her. Beloved wife of Shane, loving mother to June, Peter, Paul, Kevin and Lee-anne, sons and daughter-in-law and beloved grandmother of her 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Goodbyes are not forever, Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean we'll miss you, Until we meet again.
Funeral service to take place on Thursday, August 1 at Weston Mill Crematorium at 3:30pm. Family flowers only please however, if desired, donations may be made by retiring collection for MacMillan Cancer Support.
All enquires to: Co-op Funeralcare Crownhill, 12 - 14 Morshead Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6.
Passed away peacefully on July 10 with her family by her side. Your loving Daughter June and Son in law Michael, Grandchildren Michelle, Chris, Dru and Kizzy. Great Grandchildren Amelia, Isabelle, Hollie, Theo and Quinton.
Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you Silent tears that fall Living our hearts without you Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed to talk to someone We could always count on you. The special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever.
In loving memory of a wonderful mother and grandmother Sadly missed, forever remembered in our hearts. xxxx
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10 at Green Tree Court aged 83 Years. Dear Brother of John and Sylvia.
Derek will be sadly missed by all of his loving family and dear friends. Funeral service to be held at Exminster Methodist Church on Monday, July 29 at 12pm. Family Flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research by retiring collection. Parkers Family Funeral Directors Great Western House 9 Devon Square Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN 01626 437001.
Passed away at Derriford Hospital on July 21, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Joyce for 67 years.
Dearly loved dad of Wendy and son-in-law David. Grandad to Lee, Ian and Abbi and great-grandad to Thomas and Isla.
Funeral Monday, August 5, service at St Werburgh's Church, Wembury at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, for the works of the British Heart Foundation may be left as a retiring collection or made on-line at www.westcountryfuneralservice.co.uk All enquiries to Westcountry Funeral Service, Plymstock, tel: 01752 402941.
(Frank) On Thursday, July 18, passed away peacefully at St Mary's Haven, Penzance. Frankie aged 88 years of Hayle.
Much loved brother, uncle and friend, a 'Hayle Lion' missed by all. Funeral service to be held at Phillack Parish Church, Hayle on Friday, August 2 at 2pm followed by interment in the churchyard.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired for Hayle Rugby Club & Hayle Cricket Club, by retiring collection or c/o Paul Sherris, West Terrace, Hayle. TR27 4JS. Tel : 01736 753969.
Diana died peacefully at Amberley Care Home, formerly of Godolphin Care Home Helston, and Perranwell Station. Dearly beloved daughter of Margot and Ken Ratledge and wife of Patrick (Paddy), (deceased).
She will be missed by all her family and friends. A funeral service will be held at Penmount Crematorium on Monday. July 29, at 2pm.
This will be followed by her burial in the adjacent natural burial ground and a funeral tea at a venue to be finalised (announcement at funeral). Friends and family are welcome to attend.
Family flowers only. Donations to Merlin - Cornwall's Neuro Therapy Centre, Charity Registration No: 1093691, Tel: 01726 885530 Enquiries to Funeral Directors: The Cornish Funeral Company, Carharthen Forge, Tresillian,Truro, TR2 4AB 01872 521172.
(Née Crowle) After a short illness, Sue passed away on July 14 aged 78 years. Missed by Paul, Angelica, Sharon and all her grandchildren, Josie, Peter and Emma.
Funeral service will be held at Efford Crematorium on Friday, August 9 at 10.45am Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Plymouth Hospitals General Charity Skylark Ward may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438
(Bob) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Keane. Bob passed away at Torr Home with his family beside him on July 18 aged 78 years.
Dearly loved father to Claire and her partner Chris. Treasured Grandad to Annabelle.
Reunited with his beloved wife Joan. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Monday, August 12 at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Parkinsons UK or Torr Home Ltd may be left online at www.wcpltd.com/donate. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676.
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. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
