Plymouth funeral notices and tributes to 23 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 June 10 to June 14, provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There was also one in memoriam.

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Here are a selection of notices published between June 10 and June 14.

Death Notices

John Vaughan BALSHAW

Passed away at home on the 27th May 2024, aged 62 years. Much loved Husband to Kim and Son to Kenneth. Loving Dad to Johnathon and Victoria, Beloved Grandad to Ashley, Summer, Lily, Ruby and Robin. A Best friend to Laura. Loved dearly to family and friends and will be forever missed. Funeral Tuesday 25th June, service at Weston Mill Crematorium at 10:45am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, for the works of RNLI may be left as a retiring collection or made on-line at www.westcountryfuneralservice.co.uk All enquiries to Westcountry Funeral Service, Elburton PL9 8HH Tel: 01752 402941.

Janet (Jan) BELL

Suddenly and peacefully on Saturday 18th May 2024 at home, aged 79 years. Beloved wife. Dearly loved mum and step-mum, grandma, great grandma, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Missed beyond words xxxxx Funeral service will be held at Efford Crematorium on Thursday 27th June at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Stroke Association or British Heart Foundation may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676.

Kenneth (Ken) BIRD

On 26th May 2024 aged 94 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Margaret, and their daughter Sarah. Proud dad, grandad, and great grandad. Much loved and sadly missed, by all his friends and family. Funeral service will be at Efford Crematorium on Friday 14th June at 10am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Macular Society or The Tuberous Sclerosis Association may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438.

Patricia BOWDEN (REDMAN)

Patricia Bowden passed away peacefully on May 29th at Fernhill House, Worcester, aged 88. Much loved wife of the late Gerald, treasured mother of Stephen, Alison and Helen, caring grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed and forever loved.

Gillian CUDLIP

Peacefully passed away at home on Saturday 18th May 2024. Now re-united with her beloved husband Brian. Loved and missed by all her family and friends Funeral service will be held on Thursday 13th June at 11am at Roborough Methodist Church followed by a private family committal. Family flowers only please, however donations if desired may be left by retiring collection to Asthma & Lung UK. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare Crownhill 12-14 Morshead road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ TEL: 01752303830.

Monica Joy FRANTOM (Kitt)

On Sunday 2nd June 2024, Monica Joy Frantom (nee Kitt) of Beweys Park, Saltash and formerly St Dominick, aged 87 years. Devoted wife of John and loving Mum to Nicola, James, Adrian, Lewis, Alison and Wayne. Nanny to Grace, Garry, Harry, Megan, Jade, Rob, Tegan and Ethan. Great Nanny to Lyla and Lola. The funeral will take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium at 2.30pm on Monday 24th June 2024. Family flowers only please. Donations in Monica's memory for Cornwall Air Ambulance or Alzheimer's UK by retiring collection or via https://monicafrantomneekitt.muchloved.com and then afterwards at Lanhydrock Golf Club. Dress code - No black please. Bright colours preferred. Any enquiries to C P Coombe Funeral Services, Callington 01579 383349.

David William Osborne (Dave) GREEN

(Dave) Passed away peacefully on 31st May 2024 at Mount Gould Hospital aged 87 years. Loving husband to Frances(Fran). Devoted dad to Andrew and Jeanette and their spouses Ally and Richard. Cherished Grandad to Emma and Callum. Funeral service to celebrate David's life will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Tuesday 18th June at 11.30am. If you wish, please wear something green to remember David's love of Plymouth Argyle and Holbeton C.C. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dementia UK or St. Luke's Hospice - Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438.

Brenda Christine (Nee Devereux) HILL

Suddenly and tragically taken Wednesday 15th May 2024, aged 78 years. Former employee of Devonport Dockyard (ISM) Loving wife of Bob for 45 years, beloved Mum to Paul, Mother in Law to Giovanna, Sister to Terry, (George, Marjorie, Audrey, deceased) Loving Sister in Law, Aunty and Friend to all. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God can tell us why. Funeral to be held on the 18th June at 2pm at Weston Mill Crematorium. Bright colours to be worn please, no black. Family flowers only. A retiring collection for St Luke's Hospice and Cornwall Air Ambulance in Brenda's memory. Bob and Paul would like to thank the staff at Kernow Mill Trerulefoot, Saltash, Ambulance crews, Cornwall Air Ambulance for their tireless effort to save Brenda and Devon Cornwall Police for their care. All enquiries to Coop Funeralcare St Budeaux. St. Budeaux Funeralcare 72 Victoria Road, St Budeaux Plymouth PL5 1RF Telephone 01752 362222.

Megan JEWELL (Eleanor)

Passed away suddenly on 25th May 2024 at Derriford Hospital. Aged 83 years of Saltash. Beloved wife of Graham. Loving mother of Mark, Simon & Andrew. Much loved Grandmother of Thomas, Matthew, Isaac & Zlatko. No longer by our sides but forever in our hearts Funeral service to be held at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Bishops Close, Saltash on Thursday 20th June 2024 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired in memory of Megan for either the Leukaemia UK and Macmillan Cancer Support by retiring collection at the service. All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service Saltash PL12 6AB Tel: 01752 848838.

Bernard Richard (Jimmy) JEWELL

Peacefully passed away on Monday 10th June 2024, aged 94 years. Per Ardua Ad Astra "Through Adversity To The Stars" Funeral service to be held at Efford Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 at 10:45am. Family flowers only. No black to be worn, informal dress please. Donations if desired, can be made by retiring collection, in aid of The Gurkha Welfare Trust/Devon Air Ambulance, in memory of Bernard. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments, after the service at Plympton Conservative Club, 109 Ridgeway, PL7 2AA, to celebrate Bernard's life. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.

Paul JOHNSON

Passed away after a short illness on 26th May 2024 at Mount Gould Hospital. Aged 66 years. Dear brother of Graham. Uncle of Ross, Lucy and Liam. Funeral service to be held at St. Stephen-by-Saltash Church on Wednesday 19th June 2024 at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at Weston Mill Crematorium. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK by retiring collection at Church or sent directly to the charity. All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service Saltash PL12 6AB. Tel: 01752 848838.

Kenneth Hugh (Ken) LAUNDER

Ken, aged 80, passed suddenly on 1st June. Beloved husband of Sue, father of Katherine and Chris, grandfather of James and Joel, brother of Kevin and Kim, and friend to so many. He will be greatly missed every day. Funeral to be held at North Devon Crematorium 10.20am Friday 28th June. Enquiries to Funeral Directors: Co-op Bideford Funeralcare. 01237 472008. Any donations to BLESMA.

Michael Gerald (MICK) LAWS

Peacefully passed away on 19th May 2024 at Mount Gould Hospital, Skylark Ward. Aged 79 years. Funeral service will be held at Efford Crematorium on Thursday 20th June at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK - Plymouth or Plymouth Hospitals General Charity Skylark Ward All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438.

Susan Margaret MCCONAUGHEY

Passed away peacefully on 14th May 2024 at home, aged 79 years. Wife of Peter McConaughey, mum of Richard and Karen, nan of James Byles, sister of Brian, Barry and John. Funeral service will be held at Compton Methodist Church on Monday 17th June at 10.00am, followed by interment at Drake Memorial Park. Either flowers or donations if desired for St Luke's Hospice, Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676.

Sadly passed away on the 14th May 2024. Much loved sister of Brian and Carol, auntie of Anita and Paul. My sister was a shining light in this world, she will be deeply missed by us all. xxx

Roger MONCAD

It is with great sadness to announce that Roger passed away peacefully on 24th May, 2024, aged 71 years, surrounded by his close family. A much loved father to Hannah, Grandad to Sophie and Charlotte, partner to Maureen, and former husband and life-long friend to Julie, he will be deeply missed. A funeral service will be held on Friday 5th July at 2pm at Basingstoke Crematorium, with a gathering afterwards at The Wheatsheaf Hotel. All friends are respectfully invited to attend. Basingstoke Crematorium, Manor Farm, Stockbridge Road, North Waltham, Basingstoke RG25 2BA The Wheatsheaf Hotel, North Waltham, Basingstoke RG25 2BB Family flowers only please. Donations are instead welcome to Thames Hospice (nr Windsor).

Doreen Elsie PARKER (Formerly Day, Née Brimacombe)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 2nd June at Down House, aged 89 years. Beloved Wife of Jack (deceased), Dearly loved Mother of George, Kevin, Steven & Debra, Mother-in-law of Ali, Carol & Gary. With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you fade away, Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay, A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope and strength and grace, For someone who has made our world A bright and better place, So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you've done, We pray that God has given you The crown you've truly won. Loved and missed dearly by us all xx Much loved Nan of Kelly, Adam, Kevin, Stacey, Darren, Lee, Marie, Katie, Danny, Ben, David, Laura, Daisy, Terry, Alice, Stephanie, James, Jack, Oliver, Ellie, David, Elliott, Rosie, Dan & Lana. Great Grandma of Abbie, Ben, Darcey, Lyla, Lucia, Harry, Alexa, Jacob, Gabrielle, Grace, Tallulah, Ella, Blake, Iris, Dawson, George, Athena, Isabella & Blossom. Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You were loved beyond words, And will be missed beyond measure. Good Night God Bless xx Doreen's ceremony will be held on Thursday 20th June 2024 at 11:30am, Efford Crematorium. Please wear Red/bright colours in celebration of Doreen's life, Flowers welcome to the care of Clifford's Family Funeral Director's. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate Doreen's life following her ceremony at Raffles Social Club, 5 Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6QG.

Leslie (Sandy) SANDERS

Sandy Leslie Sanders passed away on Thursday 23 May In Torbay Hospital after a short illness. His Funeral/Thanksgiving Service will be on the 17 June at 2.00pm, St John's Church, Shiphay, Torquay. Further details can be obtained on Tel 07968207248 Thank-you....

Janette SEARL (Hole)

Janette Searl passed away peacefully on May 27th at home, aged 77. Much loved partner of David Symons, devoted wife of the late Reginald Harry Searl, treasured mother of Sharon and Carol, caring grandmother of Hannah, Jordan and Megan. She will be sadly missed and forever loved. The funeral will be held at Plympton St Mary's Church at midday on Thursday 27th June to which everyone is welcome.

Terrance James TYLER

The beloved husband of Rose. Father to Jayne, Dave and Family. Colin, Sarah, Marek and family would like to announce the passing of Terry on the 15th May 2024 peacefully at home with his family around him. His service will be at Western Mill Crematorium on the 20th June 2024 at 2pm and after at Plymouth Parkway FC, Bolitho Park, St Peters Road, Plymouth, PL5 3JG Rest in peace. All are welcome.

William (Hugh) WRIGHT

Passed away peacefully at Merafield View Nursing Home on Sunday 2nd June 2024, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Christine (deceased). Loving father to Stephen, and father-in-law of Helen. Wonderful grandparent to Chelsea, Simone, Charlotte and Billy. You will remain forever in our hearts and precious memories. Your kindness and community spirit will live on. Funeral service will be held at Efford Crematorium on Thursday 20th June at 1.15pm. No flowers by request, donations if desired for Multiple Sclerosis Society may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848.

In Memoriams

Sarah CORNISH (Richards)

(Richards) Our dear Hilda, can't believe it is 11 years today since you left us. You are loved and remembered by us all, each and every day. Love you always, forget you never. You will always be my sister in law. Love Steve, Tracey, Kennedy & Travis xxxx

Janet (Jan) CUZNER

Can't believe it's been 3 years. Missing you so very very much, your warmth, kindness and love meant the world to me. I will never forget you. Lots of love forever. Your Heartbroken Partner Dave xxx

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