Plymouth funeral notices as heartfelt tributes to 28 lost loved ones

Zak TREVASKUS
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Heartfelt messages have been paid to 28 much-loved Plymouth 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 26 death notices were placed into the funeral notices section of PlymouthLive's sister title, The Herald, for those people who either lived in the city, or had links to it and have died recently.

The messages, placed between January 11 to January 17 provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There were also two in memoriam messages for loved ones no longer with us

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

Richard Henry ADAMS

Richard passed away peacefully at home on Sunday the 22nd of December 2024. He was a much loved husband and will be dearly missed by his loving wifey. He'll also be missed greatly by his dear four-legged friend, Lucifer. A funeral service for Richard is being held on Friday the 24th of January 2025 at 12:00 (Noon). We request that if attending the service, you wear casual attire. It will be held at: Plymouth Crematorium at The Park, 205 Merefield Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UQ. His wife warmly invites you to the Wake held after the service at: The Eagle, 156 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, PL1 1NJ. All enquiries relating to the service can be directed to Co-op Funeralcare in St Budeaux, 01752 362222.

Janet Ann ATKINSON

19.06.1938 - 03.01.2025 Aged 86 Years Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Sister, Loved & Missed Friend to all who knew her. Janet's ceremony will be held on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 At 3:00pm Ceremony Room 1, The Park Crematorium, 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UQ. Family flowers only by request please. Donations made in memory of Janet will benefit St Luke's Hospice.

John Martin BODY

Passed away at home on 23rd December 2024, aged 81. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. A celebration of John's life will be held at St Sampson's Church, South Hill, Callington on Friday 24th January at 2:30pm, following a private cremation. Donations, if desired, can be made to The British Heart Foundation and South Hill Church All enquiries to C P Coombe Funeral Services, Callington Tel: 01579 383349

Malcolm BRADLEY

(Brad) Passed away peacefully on 6th January. A Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. A proud member of the 29 Commando Regiment, he will be missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to take place at The Park on Wednesday 29th January - 11am. No flowers as requested by Brad, donations in lieu if desired to The Royal British Legion or St Luke's Hospice Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ 01752303830

Kevin Paul CURTIS

(Tony) Passed away suddenly on the 27th December 2024 aged 65 years. A loving husband, dad, grandfather, brother and best friend. Kevin (Tony) grew up in Grimsby and supported Grimsby Town football team. He loved his cycling, and he would raise money for charity through sponsored rides. He was highly active all his life, and loved having the family around for BBQ's. He was self taught and skilled at DIY and built the house that they lived in. Kevin (Tony) will be greatly missed by all his friends and family. Funeral Service to take place at Plymouth Crematorium at The Park, Ceremony Room 1 on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at 10am. Family flowers only please, donations will benefit the work of Help For Heroes. These can be made by retiring collection or by visiting - kevin-curtis.muchloved.com All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059

Anne Marie DAVIDSON

Née Campbell Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday 6th January 2025 at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. Aged 73 Years. Formerly of Port Glasgow. Dear Partner to Michael. Cherished Mum to Peter and Leigh-Anne. Grandmother to Emma, Adam, Ellis and Leila. Sister to Margaret and William (deceased), Ronnie, Eleanor and James. Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room One, 205 Merafield Rd, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St. Luke's Hospice Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

Betty DAVIS

It is with immense sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Betty Davis, who left on Tuesday 7th January aged 85. Much loved mother of Lawrence and Karina, Betty's two children, son-in-law Joe. Loving grandmother to grandson, Lee, his wife Holly, his daughter Jiselle and her daughter Lucy. Also her much loved grandson Taylor and great grandson Mac. She was a woman of immense strength, humour and wisdom and was loved and cherished by all who knew her. Please join us as we say our final farewell to Betty on Friday the 31st January at The Park Crematorium, Chapel One at 12pm. Donations in memory of Betty are for the work of the charity PDSA and may be given on the day or online at wyattbrothers.co.uk Wyatt Brothers Funeral Directors 5-7 Durnford Street, Plymouth PL1 3QJ Tel: 01752 600437

Peggy Joyce DAWE

(Nee Alford) Passed away at Plymbridge Care Home on Friday 3rd January 2025, aged 102 years. Devoted wife to Ronald (deceased). Dearly loved Mother of Roberta & Paula. Treasured Nana to Rebecca, Robert, Simon and Daniel and their spouses Marc, Eva, Ffion & Kimberley. Great Nana to 8 great grandchildren. Mum, you will always be in our hearts xx Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1 on Monday 27th January at 11:00am. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 72 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, PL9 7BN. Tel: (01752) 482900.

David Nathan EVANS

Dave David Nathan Evans sadly passed away at Derriford Hospital after a short illness , Husband, Dad, Grampy his passing has left a huge hole in our family Funeral to take place at 3 PM The Park crematorium 205 Merryfield Rd Plymouth PL7 1UQ Room 1 on Wednesday 29th January 2025

Paul William FITZSIMMONS

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Sunday 5th January 2025 at Sunnymead Residential Home aged 76 years. Loving husband of Carole. Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room Two, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Monday 27th January 2025 at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please or donations to St.Lukes Hospice Plymouth may be sent directly to the charity. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

Dawn Elizabeth Gertrude GERRY

Passed away peacefully on 17th December 2024, at Derriford Hospital, aged 79 years. Devoted wife to Roger Dearly loved mother to Nicholas, Jonathan & Elizabeth and mother in law to Jackie Treasured grandmother to Heidi Funeral service to take place at St Edwards Church on 16th January 2025 at 11am followed by burial at Efford Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be made via retiring collection and benefit St Luke's Hospice Your life was full of loving deeds, forever thoughtful of our needs. Today and tomorrow our whole lives through, we will always love and cherish you. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Plymouth PL6 5AJ Tel: 01752 303830

Arthur Horace GILBERT

Passed away peacefully on 30th December 2024, at Seymour Court, aged 89 years, Devoted husband to Margaret (Maggie). Dearly loved father to Karen, Helen and Richard and father-in-law to Liz. Treasured grandfather and great grandfather also a dear brother to Avis. Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium, ceremony room 1 on 20th January 2025 at 2pm. Family flowers only please Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Royal British Legion and St Luke's Hospice Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Plymouth PL6 5AJ Tel: 01752 303830

Leslie Terence HANCOCK

(Les) Rest in peace dad, back with mum, gran, grandad, Gerald and Terence now. We love and miss you. Andrew, Carina, your daughter Wendy and all the grandchildren and great grandchildren. xx

Doris Winifred HARFOOT

Doris passed peacefully on 23rd December 2024 aged 100 years. The funeral service will take place on Friday 31st January at 3pm in West Wiltshire Crematorium. Doris will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be made in Doris' memory to RSPCA c/o Co-operative Funeralcare Warminster, 3 George Street, Warminster, BA12 8QA.

Phyllis HUELIN

(Pippa) Formerly Hickman Née Gover Pippa passed away after a long illness at Derriford Hospital on 28th December 2024 aged 92. Loved and missed by her son Nick Devoted partner to Ernie (deceased) Friend to all she came in contact with. Friends and all who wish to pay their respects are warmly invited to join us at the service of commemoration of Pippa's life which will be held at Ford Park Cemetery Chapel at 2.30pm on Thursday 16th January. Either flowers or donations if desired for Devon Air Ambulance may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438

Margaret Reneé JOHNS

Passed away suddenly at home on Thursday 19th December 2024, aged 77 years. Much loved wife, soulmate and partner of Colin. Loving mum to Sharon (deceased), Mark and partner Jo. Proud Grandma to Rebecca, and Tamara and their husbands Perry and Morgan. We sailed the seas together. Loved by all she met. Funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Plympton on Monday 20th January at 12.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for MENCAP may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848

Susie LEAMAN

Peacefully on 12th January 2025 aged 83 years. Treasured wife of David (deceased), a loving mum, grandma and great grandma, dearest sister to Jean and Don, sister-in-law to Andrew and loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Treasured memories silently kept Of one we loved and will never forget. Now at peace. Susie's funeral service will take place at The Park Crematorium, Plymouth, Ceremony Room Two on Friday 31st January at 2.30pm. No flowers, by request, however donations in lieu, if so desired, to support the work of Third Plymouth Guides may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk Enquiries to Earl of Plymouth PL2 3AA 01752 605550

Heather Doreen MCKENZIE

Passed away peacefully at Camplehaye Residential Care Home on 12th December 2024, aged 91 years. Loving wife of Alec (deceased). Beloved mother to Kevin, Ian, Robert and Kate. Greatly loved grandma of Jim, Steven, Andrew, Keiran, Willow, Alexander and Toby and great-grandma of Max. Former secondary school teacher in Plymouth Schools. Will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service at Tavistock Methodist Church at 2:00pm, Tuesday 21st January 2025. Retiring collection for the Alzheimer's Society in lieu of flowers. All other enquiries to S J Backwell Co-operative Funeralcare Tavistock PL19 0HE. 01822 612034

John William MELLOR

John passed away on Tuesday 17th December 2024 after a short illness, aged 83 years old. Now reunited with his loving wife Betty. Much loved dad to Sarah, Clare, son-in-law George. Grandad to Adam and Alice, great grandad to Alfie and Charlie. Will be dearly missed by all. Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 2, Merafield Road, Plympton PL7 1UW on Monday 20th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848

Dr. Michael PEARN

Passed away suddenly at home on 3rd January 2025 aged 46 years. Beloved son of Kathryn and Chris. Much loved brother of Michelle & Richard. Funeral Monday 3rd February, service at St. Paul's Church, Yelverton at 11:00am followed by private family committal. Donations for the works of St Luke's Hospice may be left as a retiring collection or made on-line at www.westcountryfuneralservice.co.uk No flowers please. All enquiries to Westcountry Funeral Service tel: 01752 844437

Ian Keith STEER

In memory of Ian Keith Steer who passed away on the 15th December 2024 in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. He leaves behind 4 children, Kellyann, Timothy, Melanie and Karl, and 5 Grandchildren, Ellie-Grace, Charlie, Lottie, Jessica and Olivia. Ian's funeral will take place on Monday 20th January 2025 at 1pm at The Park in Plympton. Celebration of will take place at The Park after the ceremony. In quiet moments, you'll appear, A whispered thought, a presence near, Rest in peace, your spirit flies, Forever held beneath the skies. Rest in peace, love from your children and Grandchildren .xx All enquiries to Southwest Funeral Care, 333 Southway Centre, PL6 6QR Tel. 01752 651020 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dear Brother of Sue & Wendy, Taken too soon on 15-12-24. You went away so suddenly, we did not say goodbye. But siblings cannot be parted, precious memories never die. Rest in Peace Ian, Love Sue, Pete, Nicola, Rachael and families, Wendy Louise, Martyn and families.xxxxxxx

Margaret Suzanne McKie STEPHENSON

Margaret Stephenson (was Jackson) beloved mum of Stephen, Stephanie, Christopher, Amanda, Jeremy & Suzanne. Peacefully passed away 7th January 2025 at Amberley House, Plympton, aged 86. A beloved Grandmother & Great Grandmother also. Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony Room 2), Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ, 22nd January 2025 15:30pm, family flowers only. Co-op Funeralcare Glen Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2DE 01752 208059

Gordon R THOMAS

RFA DECK OFFICER SENIOR LECTURER AT THE SCHOOL OF NAVIGATION, PLYMOUTH Slipped away to calmer waters on Tuesday 17th December 2024, aged 93 years. The Funeral will be held on Friday 17th January at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room One, 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth, PL7 1UQ, at 12noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Royal Fleet Auxillary Association may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

Zak TREVASKUS

It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Zak, who passed away on 30th December 2024 aged 30. He was a much loved Son, Brother, Partner and friend to many.

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He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Zak, your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Zak's service is to be held at The Park Crematorium on Thursday 30th January at 1 o’clock. Family have requested that people who are attending are welcome to wear a splash of red traditional/ smart dress. Family flowers only, donations if desired are to be made to Epilepsy UK.

The family would warmly like to welcome you back to continue the celebration of Zak's life at the Parkway Ernsettle afterwards. All enquiries to Southwest Funeral Care - 333 Southway Drive, Plymouth PL6 6QR - 01752 651020

Jeannette Frances WILLINGTON

Died peacefully at home in Totnes, Devon on 28th December 2024 aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late David, dearly loved mother to Virginia and Christopher, treasured grandmother and inspiration to many. Enquiries to The Green Funeral Company 01803 863923.

Rosemary Ann WOOLDRIDGE

(Rosie) Taken from us too soon on the 17th December 2024, aged 60. Devoted partner to David. Dearly loved mother to Shaun and mother in law to Chloe. Treasured nan to Tyler. Also, a dear sister to Susan, Diane, Caroline and Donna. A loving Auntie and friend to all who knew her. We never forget the ones we love for love itself lives on, and the joy that we shared together is never really gone, It lives in precious memories of those who were so dear, memories that bring comfort that will keep our loved ones near, we think about you always, we talk about you still, you have never been forgotten and you never will, we hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, to walk and guide us through our lives until we meet again. Rosie will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 23rd January at The Park Crematorium, Chapel 2 at 13:30PM. Family flowers only please. Rosie loved animals, any donations gratefully received for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust can be made by retiring collection. St. Budeaux Funeralcare 72 Victoria Road St Budeaux Plymouth PL5 1RF Telephone 01752 362222

In Memoriams

Clive William George BALSDON

In loving memory of my treasured husband who died 14 January 2024. The month of January comes with regret. The day, the time, I will never forget. Tears in my eyes I can wipe away but the grief in my heart will always stay. All my love Jan. Always loved & remembered by Rog & family & Pam & family.

Ron WILSON

First year without you, where has it gone. Loving husband to Margaret, devoted dad to Sonia, John, Steven (deceased), grandad and great-grandad. Loving thoughts of Mum (deceased 1987). 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. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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