Yahoo News Plymouth funeral notices and tributes to 22 lost loved ones
A wave of tributes have been left for people from Plymouth or those with links to the city who have died recently. The heartfelt messages appeared in the funeral notices section of PlymouthLive's sister title, The Herald.
The messages, placed between August 3 and August 9, provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There was also one birthday memoriam.
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Here are a selection of notices published in the last week.
Death Notices
Roy DYER
Passed away peacefully in Derriford Hospital on Wednesday 24th July 2024 with his son Simon at his side. Roy was a devoted husband to Margaret for 61 years, loving father to Simon and daughter-in-law Sue. Precious grandad to Emily. Dearest brother to Beryl and Margaret. Gone but never forgotten by all who knew and loved him Funeral service will take place at St Bartholomew's Church, Yealmpton on Friday 16th August at 11.00am, followed by a private family only cremation. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Bartholomew's Church, Yealmpton may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848.
Patricia Rosemary Dorothy (Trish) ELLIOTT
Trish Sadly passed away on 25th June 2024 aged 80 years. A wonderful Mum, Sister and Friend. Forever in our hearts x x x x Funeral service to be held at St Mary's Church, Plympton, on Tuesday 20th August at 10.00 am. Family flowers only please. Donations for the work of Woodside Animal Welfare Trust, can be made by retiring collection. Enquiries to- Co-op Funeralcare 61 Exeter Street Plymouth PL4 0AH Tel: 01752 303800.
Jack GRIBBEN
Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on Monday 22nd July 2024, aged 88 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 14th August 2024 at Weston Mill Crematorium at 1:15pm. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare Crownhill, 12-14 Morshead Road, Plymouth, PL6 5AJ TEL: 01752303830.
Patricia HAMLEY
Sadly passed away on Sunday 28th July 2024, aged 75 years. To our Mum and Nanny, whilst your passing is heartbreaking for us all, your love, care and support will live with us always. But it wasn't just your family that you cared for. Your years of voluntary work with animal charities showed your commitment and selflessness, always thinking of and looking after others. You were kind and generous in both deed and spirit, always there whenever any of us needed you. We love and miss you so much Mum, your Son Paul, Daughter in Law Michelle, Granddaughter Abbie and Husband Luke, and Granddaughters Hannah and Lily. Mum, Nanny and Great Nanny...there are no words to express how much we all miss you. Your quick witted humour and slight air of sarcasm continues to live on in us all. We will never forget the words of wisdom and support you gave all of us. Love and miss you Mum...from your Daughter Bonita & Fiancée Mark, Granddaughter Jess and Fiancée Jack, Granddaughter Charlotte and Great Grandchildren Harley & Vincent xxxx Funeral service to be held at The Park Plymouth Crematorium, Ceremony Room 2 on Thursday 15th August 2024 at 11:30 am. Donations, if desired, can be made by retiring collection, in aid of PDSA in memory of Pat. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.
Margaret Rose LEVERS
Aged 84 years Devoted Wife of Brian Owen Levers (Deceased), Loving Mother of Joanne, Annette & Claire, Cherished Nanny to Lara, Bryony, Ella, Scott, Beth, Ellis & Ollie, Great Nanny to Sophia, Albie, Lincoln & Erin, Loved and missed by all who knew her. Margaret's ceremony will be held on Tuesday 20th August 2024 at 12.15 pm Weston Mill Crematorium. Family flowers only by request please, Donations made in loving memory of Margaret will benefit The Alzheimer's Society. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate Margaret's life following her ceremony at The Corinthian, Madeira Road, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2NY.
Elizabeth Diana MARSHALL
Passed peacefully on the 30th July 2024 at Elburton Heights Care Home, previously of Friars Walk, Tavistock. Beloved wife of the late Ernest and much loved step-mum to Heather & Trevor. Will be remembered with love always. The funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Monday 19th August at 1.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations in Elizabeth's memory, for the R.N.L.I. may be made by retiring collection or via www.morrisbros.co.uk Enquiries to Morris Bros Funeral Directors, Lakeside, Tavistock PL19 0AZ Telephone 01822 612023.
Colin John Roberts MCLEAN
It is with immense sadness that Colin's family announces his passing on the 26th July. A celebration of life service will take place on the 16th August, 1pm at Plymouth Crematorium, The Park, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 1UQ. Immediate family flowers only and donations if desired to St. Luke's Hospice in Colin's memory. Dress code: a splash of yellow. Any enquiries to Plymouth & District Funeral Services, Tel. 01752 407100.
Catherine Frances (Cath) MCNAUGHT
11.06.1952 - 27.07.2024 Aged 72 Years Cath passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her adoring family. Devoted Wife of William 'Bill' McNaught; whom she is now gladly reunited with forever, Beloved Daughter of Marjorie & Bert, Loving Mother to Kim, Tara & Fay, Cherished Nanny to Jade, George, Tegen, Keziah & Hayden, Darling Great-Nan to Macsen, Lowen, Zennor & Rosa, Loved & Missed Friend to all who knew her. Cath's ceremony will be held on Friday 16th August 2024 at 14:45 Weston Mill Crematorium. Please wear bright or floral clothes in celebration of Cath's life. Flowers welcome, Donations made in loving memory of Cath will benefit St. Luke's Hospice. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate Cath's life following her ceremony at Weston Mill Oak Villa Sports & Social Club, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2EL.
Ken METCALFE
Passed away peacefully on Monday 22nd July 2024, aged 82 years. Loving husband of Jill. Devoted father of Deborah and Kevin. Beloved grandad to Kane, Ocean and Blake. Loving brother to Katherine and Susan. Brother-in-law to Jackie and John Loved by all his nephews and nieces. Will be missed by all. Funeral service will take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Thursday 15th August at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK - Plymouth or R.N.L.I (Plymouth) may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848.
Terence (Terry) MITCHELL
Terence Mitchell 1929-2024 It is with great sadness to announce Terry passed away aged 94 on the 29th July 2024 with family at his bedside at Elburton Heights care home. Terry & I were married for 70 happy & memorable years with 2 daughters Lynne & Kate, sons-in-law Kelvin & Mike, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren & 4 great great grandchildren. Life will never be the same again. You will be greatly missed by all the family. All my love Pat XXXX Many thanks to Maxine & all the staff at the care home for looking after Terry for the last 3 years.
Brian NOTT
Of Uppaton Farm, Buckland Monachorum. Former Shipwright at H M Dockyard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love with his beloved dogs at his side on 26th July 2024. Treasured husband of Lesley and brother to Gloria and Tim. Funeral service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Tuesday 20th August at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Brian, if desired, will be split between Derriford Hospital Renal Unit and the Intensive Care Unit and can be made by retiring collection or via the website www.morrisbros.co.uk Enquiries to Morris Bros Funeral Directors, Lakeside, Tavistock PL19 0AZ Tel 01822 612023.
June OAKS (FLY DAVEY) (Budge)
Loving wife to Tony, loving mum to Andy and Helen, grandmother to Murray and Stephanie and Great-grandmother to Violet passed away at Warwick Hospital on 24 July 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Forever in our hearts. A Pure Cremation arrangement with ashes to be spread according to June's wishes by direct family only.
Margaret Rose (Meg) ORANGE
Passed away peacefully, after a short illness on Monday 29th July 2024, aged 93 years. Loving Wife to John Thomas (deceased). Devoted Mother to John, Anthony and Elizabeth (deceased), Mother-in-law to Tina. Grandmother to John, Tom, Rob, Mike, Angela, Dan and Amber. Great-Nan to Chloe, Katie, Rihanna, Emily-Rose, Lilly, Rylee, Tilly, Laila, Kobi, Finlay, Harry, Kayla and Bailey. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday 14th August 2024 at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony Room 2), Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ at 12.30pm. Either flowers or donations if desired for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676.
James (Jim) PARKER
Sadly passed away at home on the 18th July 2024 aged 85 years. Devoted husband to Sylvia. Loving father to Julie, Brian, Philip and Alan. Father in Law to Paul, Sam & Carolyn. Adored by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Good night, God Bless. Funeral service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 13th August at 10am. Followed by a private Burial. Donations can be made by retiring collection to benefit St Luke's and Diabetes UK.
Sylvie PASKINS
Never gone, never forgotten, a truer friend can never be found. Love always Pammy, Eddy and Family xx Rest in peace with Rosy and Terry.
Hazel REES-OLIVIERE (Hazel Riley)
Passed peacefully on Saturday 20th July 2024 in her 92nd year, at Derriford Hospital. Hazel will now join her beloved Rick who passed in 2019. Loved mother of Sean (Livia). Cherished Nan to Alexander (Jennifer) and Stefan (Sandra) and Great Nan to Sophia. Funeral service to be held at St. James Church, Torpoint on Thursday 15th August at 12.00 noon. Followed by Glynn Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation may be left at the service or online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Pidgen & Son, Torpoint, PL11 2TB Tel: 01752 812479.
Donna Marie SMITH
Very special daughter to Pamela and Sidney (deceased), sister to Allison and sister in law to Kevin. Special auntie to Samantha. Sadly passed away in Derriford Hospital after so much pain and suffering. Many thanks to to the doctors and nurses for their wonderful care and treatment of Donna. Many thanks also to the carers at Furzehatt Home for her care when Donna lived there. Safely reunited with her beloved dad. R.I.P. Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium, 205 Merifield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Monday 19th August at 11:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for St Luke's Hospice. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 72 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, PL9 7BN. Tel: (01752) 482900.
Roger Norman STEVENS
Devoted Husband to the late Michelle and adored father to Leanne, Kirsty and Jayce. Beloved grandad of Ruby, Ebony, Emily, Tommy, River, Paisley-May and Rose-Marie. Treasured father-in-law to Alex and Kayley. Missed by all but will never be forgotten. Funeral service to take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Monday 12th August 2024 at 15.30. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be left via retiring collection to benefit St. Luke's Hospice and Derriford Hospital Hepatology. All enquiries to: Co-Op Funeralcare, 152 Albert Road, Devonport, Plymouth PL2 1AQ.
Annette WALTERS (TANCOCK)
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 14th July. Beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother, will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace now, we will love you always.
Dawn Irene WILLIAMS (Lavis)
Dawn passed away peacefully at St Helena's Hospice, Colchester on 27th July 2024 aged 81. A beloved Mum, Nanny, Great-Nanny and a loyal friend to many. Ex REI and volunteer for League of Friends, the Salvation Army, avid charity supporter. She will be sorely missed. The funeral is to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday August 27th 2024 at 3.15pm. There will be a memorial service in Plymouth - dates to be confirmed for her friends and anyone else who knew her who would like to pay their respects and reminisce on what a wonderful lady she was. A tribute site https://dawn-irene-williams.muchloved.com/ has been set up where you may wish to share a memory or say a little something. Donations to Dawn's nominated charity, Cancer Research can also be made here.
Marlene Ann WILLIAMS
Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on Tuesday 16th July 2024, aged 89 years. Devoted wife to Charlie, dearly loved mother to Philip & Karen and mother in law to Diane & Tim. Treasured grandmother to Katy, Luke, Scott, Kayleigh & Kahila. Also a dear sister to John. Funeral service to take place at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday 20th August at 1:15pm followed by committal at Weston Mill Crematorium at 2:45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be gratefully received for St Luke's Hospice. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 12-14 Morshead Road, Crownhill, PL6 5AJ. Tel: (01752) 303830.
Birthday Memoriams
Gillian EVANS
4th August Happy Birthday to my darling Wife Gillian. Still love and miss you so much. Forever young, always in my heart. Until we meet again. Love John xx
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