Yahoo News Latest Cornwall death and funeral notices including popular teacher
A former Newquay teacher is among those being remembered in the latest Cornwall death and funeral notices. John Lavelle, who has died at the age of 93, was a teacher at Newquay Boys Grammar School and Newquay Tretherras.
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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week:
Passed away peacefully at home on 25th March 2024 aged 95. Loving mother to Keith, Julie, Yvonne and Michael. Doting grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.
Funeral service will be held at Efford Crematorium, 11:30 on Tuesday 30th April, then the Compton Social Club afterwards for a reception. Donations, if desired, to St Luke's Hospice and Cancer Research UK.
On 16th April 2024 aged 77 years. Loving husband of Sue, father of Charlotte, Jack and Abi and grandad of Oscar and Stanley. Funeral Service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Thursday 9th May at 1.30pm.
Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Parkinson's UK c/o A. White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ.
Beloved wife of Martyn, wonderful mother of Tom, Isy, Nick and Genevieve. Loving daughter of Kim and Tessa, and much-loved sister of Ben and Amanda. Treasured daughter in-law of Horace and Glenice. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A beacon of strength. A towering inferno of life. Passed away at N.D. District Hospital after a long and private battle with cancer. Loved you yesterday, love you still, always have and always will - until we meet again.
Funeral service to be held at St. Georges Church, Monkleigh on Friday the 3rd of May at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations in Julia's memory to Monkleigh Church and/or Royal Devon Hospitals Charity, Bereavement Resources at North Devon District Hospital. N. Lock & Son, Black Torrington, EX21 5QD. Tel: 01409 231281 enquiries@normanlockandson.co.uk
Peacefully on April 7th 2024 at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Russell aged 67 years of Trethurgy, St Austell. A much loved brother to June and a dearly loved uncle to David, Colin and Kevin. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday May 7th, 1pm at St Peter's Church, Treverbyn followed by interment at Treverbyn Cemetery.
Family flowers only requested but donations if desired may be sent to The Gastro and Liver Unit, Treliske or may be placed in the donation box at the service. Any enquiries to Personal Choice Funerals, 14-16 Mount Charles Road, St Austell, PL25 3LD. Tel 01726 64040.
(Ray) Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on Friday 5th April 2024 aged 89 years. Beloved husband to Maxine. Loving father to Gabrielle, Neil and Ian (deceased). Father-in-law to Joanne and Andrew. Grandad to Matt and Sam.
Funeral service will take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 12:15. Please add some bright colours to your dress wear to celebrate the love of colour by Ray. Family flowers only please, donations in Ray's memory, if desired, can be made by retiring collection and will benefit Alzheimers Society and British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare 72 Pomphlett Road Plymstock 01752 482900
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 16th April 2024. Pearl aged 82 years of St Newlyn East. Wife of the late Aubrey, loving mother of Michael, Paul, Lynn and the late Mark and Joy, and dear sister of Maureen and Mike.
Funeral service at The Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium on Tuesday 30th April 2024 at 12noon. Family flowers only but donations in lieu for Alzheimer's Society, which can be given by retiring collection or online at HenwoodFunerals.co.uk Henwood Funerals, Quarry Park Road, Newquay, TR7 2NP
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 9th April 2024 at Royal Cornwall Hospital, aged 88 years. Widow of the late David Congdon, loving mother of Amanda, Tracey and Timothy and daughter in law Janette, grandmother of Beth. She will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service at Wendron Parish Church on Tuesday 30th April 2024 at 11.00am, followed by private interment. Parking is available at nearby Selena Farm (please park in the yard). No flowers by request. Donations in aid of the Injured Jockeys Fund can be made via www.pendlefunerals.org.uk or by retiring collection. All enquiries to Pendle Funeral Services, Helston, Tel: 01326 573080.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diana, who fell into eternal sleep at Furzehatt Nursing Home on Sunday 7th April 2024 aged 86 years. Loving mother to Andrew and John. Mother-in-law to Jan and Tracey. Grandmother to Ollie, Jonty, Ellie and Tori. Great grandmother to Henry.
The funeral service will take place at St Augustine's Catholic Church, St Austell, on Thursday 16th May 2024 at 12:00noon. The Mass will be followed by a committal at Glynn Valley Crematorium. The wake will be held at Kingswood Bar and Restaurant, London Apprentice from 2.30pm.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, can be made by retiring collection and will benefit Crisis UK and The Dogs Trust. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 72 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, PL9 7BN Tel: (01752) 482900.
On Monday 1st April 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, aged 95 years formerly of Tresparrett. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mum and nanny to her six children, 27 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
Private cremation, but a Thanksgiving Service for her life will be held at St. Julitta's Church, St. Juliot, Boscastle, on Tuesday 14th May, at 2.00 pm. As per her wishes, Joan's cremated remains are to be interred in St Endellion Churchyard along with her late husband, Arthur, at a later date.
Family flowers only, but donations may be given if desired for 'Dementia U.K.' by retiring collection or c/o The Arthur W. Bryant Funeral Service, 19 Market Place, Camelford, Cornwall PL32 9PD. Tel: 01840 214891.
On Wednesday 17th April, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family, Rose aged 77 years of St Agnes. Devoted wife of Hedley; loving mum of Daryl & Janet; dear mother-in-law of Roberta & Malcolm; proud nan of Liam, Bex, Jake, Jenna, Mitchell & Sky and proud great-grandmother ‘Ninnan’ of Freddie, Emie & Billy. Rose will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium on Tuesday 7th May, 2024 at 1pm. If you are unable to attend the service in person, please see the webcast details - https://watch.obitus.com Username - jexe9788 Pin - 574086.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, for RCHT Treliske Lowen Ward, will be gratefully received by retiring collection or c/o the Funeral Director - Andrea Myhill Carlyon Funeral Directors Wheal Ellen, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8DL. Tel: 01209 890229 E-mail - info@carlyonfuneraldirectors.co.uk
On April 13th 2024, Alan, aged 92 years passed away peacefully at his home in Camelford with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Jean. Dear dad of Linda & Kathryn, father-in-law to Andrew & Ian. A much loved Granfer & Great Granfer. He will be greatly missed by all his family & friends.
A private cremation followed by a service of Thanksgiving for Alan's life at Camelford Methodist Church on Thursday May 2nd at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Alan may be given to benefit Camelford Methodist Church by retiring collection or c/o Stephens & Harris Funeral Directors, Trewalder, Delabole, PL33 9ET. Tel: 01840212340.
Beatrice (Beat) Donald (McGowan)
(McGowan) (Beat) 10th August 1930-23rd March 2024. Our dearest Sister Beat, as we lay you to rest our hearts break with this final goodbye. You were such a beautiful light in everyone's lives, your fun and laughter will always be treasured in our hearts and minds. Until we meet again darling Beat. God bless and sleep tight.
Your loving sister Shirley, brother in-law Eddie, nephew John & niece Maxine. Your sister Jean, brother in-law John(boy) (deceased), nephew Tony, wife Tina & niece Tracey, your brother Victor and all of Beat's nieces and nephews. xxxxxxxxxxx
Funeral for Beat will be held on Friday 26th April 2024 at 10:45am at Weston Mill Crematorium.
Passed away peacefully on 13th April 2024 at home, Michael, aged 85 years of St Austell. Beloved husband of the late Wendy, loving dad of Nicholas and Helen, dear grandad of Beth and Ben.
Funeral service Penmount Crematorium, Truro on Wednesday 1st May at 11am Trelawny Chapel. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for MSF UK Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service, 37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE Tel: 01726 65727 or by retiring collection at the service.
On Thursday 18th April 2024 Michael passed away peacefully at home aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Sylvia. Loving dad of Helen and Caroline and a much loved papa of Tegen, Darcy, Rhos and Fred. Funeral service 11.00 am, Thursday 9th May 2024, Constantine Church, followed by private cremation.
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Michael for Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) 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.
Samuel George Trevarthian (Known As Treve Edwards)
A son of Penzance. On Wednesday 10 April 2024 peacefully at home in Newton Abbot aged 92. Beloved husband of Audrey. Brother of Mary. Much loved dad of Judith, Mark and Neil. Loving grandfather.
Funeral service to be held at Torbay Crematorium, Hele Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QG on Friday 10 May 2024 at 11.30 am. Family flowers only but donations if so desired on behalf of Rowcroft Hospice, Ella's Gardens, Avenue Road, Torquay Road TQ12 5LS.
There will be a retiring collection after the funeral, but donations can be made online or via Parkers Funeral Directors, 9 Devon Square, Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN. Tel 01626 437001.
George Evans passed away peacefully, on the 3rd April 2024. He was a loving dad, grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. He will be sadly missed by us all. Funeral is on the 26th April at Penmount Crematorium Truro at 10.30am.
19/8/38-21/3/24. Peacefully after a short illness. Much loved mum to Gilly and Gordon, nana to James and valued friend and neighbour in Manaton. Funeral service at St. Winifred's Church, Manaton TQ13 9UJ at 2.00 p.m. on Monday 29th April 2024 followed by private cremation.
Family flowers only but donations, if desired, by retiring collection to St.Winifred's Church and Cats' Protection League. All enquiries to The Green Funeral Co., 1a Cedar Units, Webber's Yard Estate, Dartington, TQ9 6JY 01803 863923.
(Chick) Master of Arms (retired), passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on 14 April aged 88 years. Loving husband of Joyce. Dad to Nick, Kim, Deb, and Terry. Grandad to 9 and Great Grandad to 12. Lifelong supporter of Argyle and always in our hearts.
No flowers please but would welcome donations to Blind Veterans UK. Funeral to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on 8 May at 3.30 pm. Any inquiries to Co-op Funeral Services. Black attire is entirely optional.
Aged 87 years of Northlew, peacefully on 16th April 2024 at Halwill Manor Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Joyce, dearest dad of Priscilla & Andy, Bryan & Joanna, devoted grandad of Simon, Megan & Jake and great grandad of Arthur.
Funeral Service at Northlew Methodist Chapel on Wednesday 1st May at 2.00pm. Family Flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimers Research & Northlew Methodist Graveyard Fund c/o N. Lock & Son, Black Torrington, EX21 5QD. Tel: 01409 231281 enquiries@normanlockandson.co.uk
On Tuesday 9th April 2024 peacefully at Wentworth Residential Home, St Austell, Pauline aged 93 years of St Stephen. Beloved wife of Stanley (deceased), loving mum to Bridget, dear granny to Hannah and Adam, great gran "Paul" to Ellie, Thomas, Oliver and Jowan.
Will family and friends kindly meet for a funeral service at St Stephen-in-Brannel Parish Church on Friday 26th April at 11:00am followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only but donations if so desired to Children's Hospice South West (Little Harbour) 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.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher (Chrissy) Hamilton. Son to James (Jimmy) Hamilton and the late Kathleen (Kath) Hamilton. Brother to Jimmy and Philip. He was one of a kind and much loved.
Funeral service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Thursday 2nd May at 12.15pm. We will be remembering Christopher at the Melbourne Inn Pub afterwards. Flowers gratefully received. Any enquiries to Plymouth & District Funeral Services Tel. 01752 407100.
Sadly passed away Seymour Court Nursing Home on 8th April. Devoted wife of Tony, loving mum to Amanda and Victoria, and treasured grandma. Greatly missed by all her friends and family.
Funeral service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Monday 29th April at 10.45am. All flowers welcome and donations if desired by retiring collection to St Luke's Hospice. Any enquiries to Plymouth & District Funeral Services, Tel. 01752 407100.
Mum/Grandma You may be gone from us but you are always in our hearts and we will never forget you. Love you Mandy, Sabrina and Alecia xxx
William (Will) Michael Harrell
Passed away peacefully in Salisbury Hospice on 21st March 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A short service will be held at Salisbury Crematorium at 9am on Wednesday 1st May 2024. This will be followed by a Thanksgiving Service, including interment of the ashes, at 3pm on the same day in St Peters' Church, Pitton, Wiltshire.
Following the service, all are welcome to the wake in the Silver Plough at Pitton from 4pm. Family flowers only please. Donations are gratefully accepted for SSAFA, 656 Squadron Association and St Peter's Church, Pitton. I N Newman Ltd, 55 Winchester Street, Salisbury, SP1 1HL Tel 01722 413136.
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 30th March 2024 aged 83 years. Reunited with her late husband Eric. Much loved Aunt and good friend to many. A celebration of Eileen's life will be held at Torquay Crematorium on Friday 3rd May at 12.30pm.
No flowers please. Donations if desired, in memory of Eileen for Cancer Research UK by retiring collection or may be sent to Allwood Funeral Service, 14 Station Road, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BE. Tel: 01364 388220.
Peacefully on 9th April 2024, Teresa, aged 93 years of Wadebridge. Beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mum of Andrew, Martin, Shaun and David, loving grandmother of Jenna, Lee, James, Megan, Neve, Joe and Rosie and great grandmother of Ava, Charlie and Ezra.
Funeral service at St Michael's Catholic Church, Wadebridge on Friday 10th May at 11.30 am followed by interment. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for Parkinson's UK and Little Harbour, Children's Hospice can be made online via the Memory Giving website, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626.
On Saturday 13th April 2024, peacefully at R.C.H. Treliske, Rose aged 92 years of Frogpool. Loving wife of Cyril (deceased), much loved mother of Elizabeth (deceased), Carol and Sylvia, proud Gran, Great Gran and Great Great Gran.
Funeral service on Thursday 2nd May 10am at Frogpool Methodist Church, followed by committal at Penmount Crematorium. Family flowers only, if desired donations for Cornwall Blood Bikes will be accepted by the Funeral Directors Morley Penrose, San Marino, Goonbell, St Agnes, TR5 0PQ. (Tel 01872 863596 or 552587)
peacefully passed away on 12th April at home. Loving husband of Dot. Beloved dad to David, Lynn and Neil, father-in-law to Barry and Kirsty, grandfather of Graham, Jade (deceased), Thomas, Oliver, Henry and George, great grandfather of Robin (deceased) and Orla. Loved by all his family and friends.
Funeral to be held on Tuesday 30th April, at 4pm at Penmount Crematorium. Informal attire. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are to benefit the Asthma Foundation by retiring collection or direct to the charity. All enquires c/o Coop Funeralcare, Truro 01872 273982.
Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital, 21st April 2024, aged 60 years. Loving mum to Natalie and Danny, much loved nan to all her grandchildren and beloved sister to her brothers.
Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at Weston Mill Crematorium at 2.45pm. You are warmly invited to join the family after the service at: St Budeaux Working Mens Club, 7 Barne Road, Plymouth, PL5 1EF at 3.30pm.
Flowers welcome. Donations, if so desired, will benefit the work of Ambers Angels. Enquiries to: Knapman Family Independent Funeral Directors 20 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL4 7AA 01752 603552 info@knapmanfamilyltd.co.uk
On Sunday 14th April 2024, peacefully at Derriford Hospital, Elizabeth Jennifer, aged 83 years of Heamoor. Beloved wife of the late John Jilbert, much loved mum of Caroline and Jennifer and a loving granny and great granny.
Funeral service to be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne on Friday 3rd May at 2 p.m. Family flowers only but donations if so desired for Cornwall Hospice Care (St Julias Hospice) may be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel. 01736 364062.
Passed away peacefully on 10th April 2024. Shirley was extremely well cared for and supported during these last months and passed away peacefully in the comfort and familiar surroundings of her cherished home which she most desired, in her beloved Chagford.
'We'll share the stories, the laughter and tears, A life well-lived, through joy and fears.' Sister to Virginia, Shirley will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A celebration of her life will be held at Chagford Church on Thursday May 9th at 2.30pm with an open invitation to The Three Crowns after the service. Enquiries to Drew and Sons Funeral Directors, Longhayes, Venton, Drewsteignton, Exeter. EX6 6PG 01647 231306.
Yvonne Ann (Nannie Toast) Kitson (Jackson)
(Jackson) (Nannie Toast) Passed away peacefully on the 10th April 2024 aged 82 at home with all her family around her. Loving wife to David, Mum to Jill and Julia, Nannie to all her grandchildren & great grandchildren, Nannie Kitson to all her child minding children.
Mum we all love and miss you. Now reunited with Grandma.
Passed away peacefully on 4th April 2024 at Tamar House Care Home, Saltash, aged 93 years. Formerly of Cubert and Newquay. Husband of the late Valerie and former teacher at Newquay Boys Grammar School and Newquay Tretherras.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at the Most Holy Trinity R.C Church, Newquay, on 8th May at 10:30am. All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service Saltash PL12 6AB 01752 848838.
On 7th April 2024, passed away peacefully at home in Beeny, Boscastle, surrounded by his family, aged 89 years. Loving husband, dad & Pop-Pop.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at The Wellington Hotel, Boscastle, on Thursday 2nd May at 2:00pm. No black mourning clothes necessary.
Family flowers only, donations may be given in Colin's memory to Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, by retiring collection or c/o Denise Wellington Funeral Services, Thornelea, St. Anne's Hill, Bude. EX23 0LT. Or direct to the charity through Just Giving within Colin's obituary page on our website www.denisewellingtonfunerals.co.uk
On Thursday 11th April 2024, Peter died at RCHT, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Catriona. Former teacher at Shrewsbury, Glenalmond and KCS Wimbledon.
Funeral service 1.00 pm, Wednesday 1st May 2024, Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in memory of Peter for RNLI 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.
Peacefully passed away on 17 April aged 89 years. Much loved wife of David Mallett and loving mother to Lynne, Paul and Sharon, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Funeral service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on 30 April at 2 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in Gwen's memory, for Marie Curie, may be made by retiring collection or via www.morrisbros.co.uk Enquiries to Morris Bros Funeral Directors, Lakeside, Tavistock PL19 0AZ Tel 01822 612023.
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