Plymouth funeral notices and tributes to 35 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, with 30 funeral notices left for people who either lived in the city, or had links to it and have died recently.

The messages, placed between January 18 and January 24, provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There were also four in memoriams and one birthday memoriam.

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. Every notice published in our newspaper and on our news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and in memoriams.

Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.

Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here.

Here are a selection of notices published in the last week.

Death Notices

Lilian May ALGATE

Passed away peacefully on 13th January 2025 aged 85 years. Devoted Wife to the late Alan, dearly loved Mother to David, Deborah and Martin, Mother in Law to Keith, Dawn and Gillian. Lil was a treasured Grandmother to Lee, Daniel, Demi and Jacob and a Great Grandmother to Charlie, Ava, Sienna and Oliver and also a dear Sister to Lynda. Funeral to take place at The Park Crematorium on Tuesday 4th February at 10.30am. Donations if desired to St Luke's Hospice. "Carry on being the shining star you've always been Mum" You'll never walk alone Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ 01752303830.

John William Edmond BAKER

Died peacefully at home on Friday January 3rd 2025, aged 86 years. Dearly beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Michael, Cathryn and Susan, and dear grandfather to eight grandchildren. Late headmaster at Estover Primary School, and formerly Mary Tavy and Gulworthy Schools, a member of the Bodmin Flying Club, and keen property developer. Funeral Service at St Leonards and St Dilpe Church, Landulph on Thursday 30th January at 12pm, followed by a wake at Cargreen Yacht Club. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, made payable to St Luke's Hospice, Plymouth, can be sent to Co-op Funeralcare, 160 Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6HZ, paid online at https://john-williamedmond-baker.muchloved.com.

Violet Eileen BASER

Eileen passed away in Derriford Hospital on the 16th of January 2025. She was a much loved wife, mother, sister and grandmother. People will remember her for her wonderful work within her church and her memorable heart of gold. She will be dearly missed by those who knew her. A funeral service for Eileen will take place on Monday the 10th of February 2025 at 10:30am. The service will be held at: Plymouth Crematorium at The Park (Ceremony Room 2) 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UQ Donations to Macmillan Cancer Support in honor of Eileen will be collected after the service. The family warmly invites you to attend the Wake after the service at: Staddon Heights Golf Club, 96 Staddon Lane, Plymouth, PL9 9SP Please direct any funeral enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care, Plympton on 01752 208059.

Robert CHILCOTT

Robert Clive Chilcott (Bob / Chilly) 04/05/1952-15/01/2025. Beloved Husband to Sharon and devoted Dad to Glenn, Lee and Dean. Loving Brother to Marion & Gail, also proud Grandad to Maisie and a cherished Uncle. Delivered his final fare and blew his final whistle on the 15th January. Goodnight, God bless, finally at peace. Family flowers only please. Funeral details 5th February 2025 at 13.00 Room 1, The Park, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UQ.

Ruth May COE

Passed away peacefully at Furzehatt Nursing Home on Monday 6th January, aged 89 years. Reunited with Maurice and all those gone on ahead to glory. Will be greatly missed by daughter Karen and son in law Paul, and all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thanksgiving service to take place at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall on Thursday 30th January at 2pm. Please wear bright colours at Ruth's request. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 72 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, PL9 7BN. Tel: (01752) 482900.

Much loved auntie to Chris and Sonia and family. In heavenly love abiding.

David COUCH

Late of Staddiscombe who passed away at Derriford Hospital in November. Will be greatly missed by all who know him. Funeral on Friday 31st January 2025, 1.00pm The Park Crematorium, Room 1. Donations if desired to St Luke’s Hospice. Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors, Leeds House, Colebrook, Plympton PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419.

Hilda DOUGLAS

Hilda sadly passed away on the 16th January at St Francis & Meadowside and will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends. A funeral service to be held on Friday 7th February at The Park Crematorium, Plymouth Room 1 at 2pm. Any enquiries to Plymouth & District Funeral Services, Tel. 01752 407100.

Mary EGAN

Mary passed away peacefully on the 2nd of January 2025, at the age of 93. She was a dearly loved mother to Michael, Paul, Nicholas and Shaun. Mother-in law to Joanne. Treasured Nan to Kimberley, Matthew, Katie, Luke, Holly and Alice. Loving Great Nan to Evie, Reggie, Cohen, Caitlin, Lily, Micky, Keira, Franky, Nelly and Bodhi. Also, dear sister to Barbara, Johnny, Thelma, Joyce and Beryl. She will be missed by all. The funeral service for Mary will be held on Friday the 31st of January 2025 at 11am. The service will be held at: Cornerstone Church, Fore Street, Torpoint, PL11 2AD Please direct any funeral enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care, Devonport on 01752 565102.

Diane EKLAND

Diane peacefully passed away on 16th January at St Luke's Hospice with her loving husband Steve by her side. Funeral to take place on 7th February, 11.00am at The Park Crematorium, Plymouth. The family request no mourning wear, bright colours with a touch of pink. Family flowers only and donations, if desired, to St Luke's Hospice or The Military Wives Choir. Any enquiries to Plymouth & District Funeral Services, Tel. 01752 407100.

Christopher John FRIEND

Aged 80 Years Beloved Son of John Ernest (Ernie) & Josephine (Jo) Friend, Loving Father to John, Paul and Lisa Marie (deceased), Cherished Grandad to Kyle, Jasmin, Tayler, Chandler & Brandon, Loving Great Grandad, Loved and missed friend to all who knew him. Christopher's ceremony will be held on Thursday 23rd January 2025 At 3pm Ceremony Room 1, The Park Crematorium, 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UQ. Please wear smart casual in celebration of Christopher's life. Family flowers only by request please. Donations made in loving memory of Christopher will benefit The British Heart Foundation. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate Christopher's life following his ceremony at The St Johnston Sports & Social Club, 154 Saltash Road, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2BE for refreshments and a chat.

Ann HARTSHORNE

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Hartshorne, on 3rd January 2025 age 90. Reunited with Husband Roy (deceased), Much loved Mum, Gran, Great-Gran & Great-Great Gran. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her. Ann's service is to take place on Tuesday 28th January at 10.30, at The Park Crematorium, room 2 The family have requested family flowers only please All enquiries to Southwest Funeral Care, 333 Southway Centre, Plymouth, PL6 6QR Tel 01752 651020.

Loving Sister of Chris (deceased) and much loved Sister in law of Nicola. Reunited with her beloved husband Roy. Ann, I will miss you very much and cherish the memories of our friendship. Enjoy your vodka and coke with Roy in the sunshine. With love and hugs, Nicky xx

Linda Grace HOBBS

Passed away peacefully on 14th January 2025. Loved and missed by her Husband Sid, children Sandie, Stephen and Kerrie, Grandchildren Billy, Ruby, Lucie, Matt, Charlie, Mia and Ellis. Great-Grandchildren Ella, Katie and Lucas. Linda's passion for fun and laughter touched all who knew her. For those who would like to celebrate Linda's life please join us for her funeral service at The Park Crematorium on Monday 3rd February at 10am. Then onto the Parkway Social club, Ernesettle. There will be a collection box for donations to the amazing St Luke's Hospice. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ 01752303830.

Tracey JOHNS

Passed away 16th January 2025. Much loved daughter of Andy. Will be greatly missed. In God's care now. Rest in peace. Dad.

Kelly Louise JONES

On 31st December 2024, our beautiful daughter Kel's (Lou Lou) passed away. Our hearts are broken, 'til we meet again, all our love always, Mum and Father xxx xxx Kelly, dearest Niece and Cousin, will sadly be missed. All our love Uncle Tony, Aunty Lin (deceased), Cousins Neil, Kelly, Mitchell, Lily, Shaun, Abbie, Frankie, Dan, Rebecca, Harrison, Grace, Lee, Becky, Eva and Cerys. xxx Funeral service to take place at Plymouth Crematorium at The Park on Tuesday 28th January at 3pm. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made by retiring collection. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.

Kenneth Leslie JORDAN

On 3rd January at home, aged 78 years. Loving husband of Vivienne, father to Mike and Tim. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 2.30pm followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson, Plymstock, PL9 9BR Tel: 01752 404042.

James Michael LAIDLAW

Sadly passed away on 27th December 2024 aged 47 years. A wonderful Dad, Son, Brother and Friend. Forever in our hearts x x x Funeral service to be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1 on Thursday 30th January at 12 Noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be made by retiring collection for the work of Help for Heroes. Enquiries to- Co-op Funeralcare 61 Exeter Street, Plymouth PL4 0AH. Tel: 01752 303800.

Richard David LEWIS

Passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family. Aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father to Victoria, Matthew, Rachel and Rebecca. Formerly of the Western Morning News. Funeral service will take place at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 2, Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Thursday 30th January at 1.30pm Either flowers or donations if desired for R.N.L.I. (Plymouth) may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848.

John William MADDOCK

Died suddenly and peacefully at home aged 82 years on the 9th January, he was an exceptional husband to San, whom he would call at all times and a very devoted Dad to Lisa whom he adored. With great sadness in our hearts John it will be so hard to let you go, we will be yours forever xxx Private family cremation.

Miriam MARTIN

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Miriam Martin (Née Almy) on 12th January 2025. Loving Mum to Gary and Jane. Sister to Carol and Kevin. Nan to Jasmine and Amy. Mother in Law to Sue and Martyn. Special Aunt to Stephen. She will be greatly missed by all that loved her. Having lived a full life, filled with love, laughter and friendship. Thank you for being a great Mum. Good night, God Bless. Love Gary and Sue XX Love you forever Mum and will miss you everyday. Good Night my Love. Jane and Martyn XX Funeral will take place on 3rd February at The Park Crematorium, Chapel 1 at 2pm. Family Flowers only. Dress as you wish. Family and Friends are welcome to celebrate the life of Miriam at The Conservative Club, The Ridgeway Plympton afterwards.

Alan NESBITT

Sadly passed away 13th January 2025, aged 79 years. Beloved partner to Margaret, loving father to Joanne and partner Shane, much loved grandad to Mya and Ben. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Special thanks to all the staff at St Luke's Hospice for their love, care and kindness. Funeral service to be held on Monday 3rd February 2025 at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1 at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, will benefit St Luke's Hospice, Plymouth. Enquiries to: Knapman Family Independent Funeral Directors 20 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL4 7AA 01752 603552 info@knapmanfamilyltd.co.uk.

Keith PERKINS

Sadly Keith passed away on 2nd January 2025, aged 84. The funeral will be held on Wednesday 29th January at 13:30 in Room 2 at The Park Crematorium, Plympton PL7 1UQ. All welcome. Donations to St Luke's Hospice or Cystic Fibrosis Trust please, rather than flowers. Any enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors 01752 881419.

Robert Norman Theodore SMITH

With great sadness, we announce Bob's passing on 12th January 2025. Bob was the dearly loved husband of Patricia for 60 years and loving father to Mark, Ian and Scott. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and close friends. A funeral service will be held at Plymouth Crematorium at The Park, Ceremony Room 1 on Wednesday 29th January 2025 at 10am, continuing at Boringdon Park Golf Club, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 4QG after the service. No flowers by request - please make donations to St Luke's Hospice and Improving Lives Plymouth by visiting robert-normantheodore-smith.muchloved.com All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.

Pauline Elizabeth SMITH

Passed away on 7th January at Derriford Hospital. Aged 95 years. Loving Mum to Yvonne and Maureen. Much loved Gran and Great Gran to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony Room 1), Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Tuesday 28th January at 11.00am thence interment at Drake Memorial Park. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Stroke Association in memory of Pauline's husband may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438.

Pauline SMITH

Much loved sister of David and treasured Aunt to Steve, Denise and families. Will be greatly missed by all. Rest in peace.

Nikki Louise SMITH

Tragically passed away suddenly at Derriford Hospital on Friday 27th December 2024, aged 36 years. Nikki was a beloved daughter, a cherished sister, a devoted fiancée to her soulmate Kieran and a loving mother to her six year old daughter Florence - who was not only her pride and joy but also her best friend. Her radiant smile and kind heart will be missed by so many. Nikki's life will be celebrated at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1, Merafield Road, Plympton PL7 1UQ on Tuesday 28th January at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be left online at gofundme.com/f/nikki-louise-smith All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848.

Sylvia Margaret TEAGUE

Passed away peacefully on the 9th January aged 91 years, with family at her side. Loving wife of Frank (deceased) Much loved Mum to Richard, Lorraine, John and Jill, their partners Jacky, Lorenzo and Gary. Mum will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Forever loved, forever in our hearts. The Funeral Service for Sylvia will be held at The Park Crematorium on the 5th February at 12pm. Enquiries to Coop Funeral care Ivybridge.

Albert George WILCOX

Aged 81 Years Devoted Husband of Barbara, Loving Dad of Ian and Anita, Father-In-Law of Ed, Cherished Grandad of Veronica, Joe and Jack, Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Bert's ceremony will be held on Friday 24th January 2025 At 09:30am Ceremony Room 2, The Park Crematorium, 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UQ. Please wear bright colours in celebration of Bert's life. Family flowers only by request please. Donations made in loving memory of Bert will benefit St Luke's Hospice in recognition of all the care that they have provided.

Kevin WILLIAMS

Passed away at home on Wednesday 25th December 2024, aged 70 years. After a short illness. With his loving wife Maria and much loved daughter Klara by his side. Devoted grandad to Hunter, Phoebe, Connie and Tallulah. Dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, cousin and stepfather. Friend to many. Reunited with family and friends that have gone before him. Special thanks to Doctor B Dawson. St. Luke's, Palliative and Community Nurses and Knapman Family Funeral Directors Mutley. A direct funeral at Kevin's request was carried out on Friday 10th January 2025. So loved Only a memory away Sleep peacefully Xxxxxx

June WILLIAMS

Passed away peacefully at Consort Care Home on 17th January. Dearly loved wife of Robin (deceased), mother to Nicki and Neil, mother-in-law to Karen and David, wonderful Granny of Mylo, Zulah, Kitty and Bea. Rest in Peace. Your love and laughter will live with us forever. Funeral at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony Room 1), 205 Merafield Rd, Plymouth PL7 1UQ, on Thursday 6th February 2025 at 2:00pm. Family flowers only. Donations can be made in memory of June directly to Little Bridge House Children's Hospice: https://www.chsw.org.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-a-donation.

Michael Robert YEO

Passed away peacefully with three lovely carers from Stoke View Residential Home who have cared wonderfully for Michael for the past sixteen years. Funeral to take place at St Michael's and St Barnabas, Devonport on Thursday 6th February at 1.30pm followed by a burial at Drake Memorial Park. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ 01752303830.

In Memoriams

Phyllis BRANCH

22nd January 1993 Treasured memories of a dear mum and gran. You gave us all you had to give, gifts both great and small, but most of all you gave us love, the greatest gift of all. Missed so much. Your ever loving Family xxxx

Cherril COULTON

It's been a decade, but feels like yesterday. We still miss you, we still love you and we still remember every moment with you. A limb has fallen from the family tree that says grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good life I loved when I was strong. Love you millions. From Charlie, Nathan, Sophie and Naomi xxxx

Audrey LINEHAN

Remembering you today, love and miss you always. Love John.

Peter Brian PARKER

23 Long Years Dad Missed & Loved Beyond Words Our Tears Would Form an Ocean Your Loving Children Susan, Peter, Stuart & Michelle xxxx

Birthday Memoriams

Jennie Lynne CHAPMAN

22/1/1945 - 23/10/2006 Dearest Lynne, 80 today, my darling how time has slipped away. So missed by Husband John, Children Antony and Rebecca and Grandchildren xxxx

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