Somerset funeral notices: Heartfelt tributes to 30 lost loved ones

Heartfelt messages have been paid to 30 much-loved Somerset 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 27 death notices were placed into the funeral notices section of SomersetLive’s sister print titles, for those people who either lived in the city, or had links to it and have died recently.

The messages, placed between May 4 to May 10 provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There were also three in memoriam messages for loved ones no longer with us and one acknowledgement.

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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 to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and 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, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here. Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.

Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

Valerie Anne BERNERS

Passed away on the 18th April at Yeovil District Aged 90 Years. A much Loved & Sadly missed Wife, Mother, Step-Mother and Grandmother. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 16th May at 11.20am at Yeovil Crematorium. Family Flowers only please but donations kindly accepted in Valerie's memory for The R.S.P.C.A c/o David Rivett Funeral Director 30 Lyde Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 5AT 01935 433737

John Eric BROOKS

passed away peacefully at Sunnymeade Nursing Home on 30th April 2024, aged 105 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family especially his Son, Robert, his Daughter-in-law, Beverley, his Grandchildren, Jessica, Matthew & Becky, and his great grand-children, William, Jackson, Sammy, Elara & Cohen. Reunited with his wife, Hilda. Funeral service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday 28th May at 11:15am.

Rebecca Louise CHIVERS

Bexs Passed away peacefully at Dorothy House Hospice Care on 25th April 2024, aged 31 years. A much loved wife of Chris; devoted mother of Mollie; loving daughter of Melanie and Richard; cherished sister of James. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. There will be a private cremation followed by a memorial service at Christ Church, Frome on Thursday 16th May at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only please, but donations for Dorothy House Hospice Care and Stars Appeal may be sent to Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors, R20 Marshall Way, Commerce Park, Frome BA11 2FE (01373 476277).

Peter Stanton CLIMPSON

(Pete) Peacefully at rest in the presence of his loving Wife and family, after a short illness on Sunday 28th April 2024 at his home. Pete aged 77 years of Cheadle, formerly of Hastings. Devoted Husband of Karen, loving Dad of Victoria and Charlotte, proud Grandad of Thomas, Isabelle, Emily, Henry, Daisy and Poppy and a dear Brother of Michael and Roger, Brother-in-law to Sue, Ro, Val, Pam and Dave, a dear uncle and friend to many. Pete will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 20th May at 2:30pm. Will all relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. No mourning attire is necessary, comfortable clothing is encouraged. No floral tributes by request please, donations if desired for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice and The Fire Fighters Charity. Donations and enquiries to J.P Keates and Son Bank House, 37 Bank Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1NR. Tel: (01538) 752164 www.jpkeatesandson.co.uk

Tanya Gillian DAVIES

(Bridgman) Died peacefully on 30th April 2024. Much loved Wife of Paul & family; Matthew, Annabel, Hebe & Edgar; Natasha, Dan, Gavin & Hudson. Who will be sadly missed. Memorial service in celebration of Tanya Davies will take place on Tuesday 28th May at The Memorial Woodlands at 10:45am. Family flowers, donations in Tanya's memory may be made to St Peters Hospice c/o F Woodruff Funeral Services, 192 Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2SX

(Bridgman) Died peacefully on 30th April 2024. Much loved Wife of Paul & family; Matthew, Annabel, Hebe & Edgar; Natasha, Dan, Gavin & Hudson. Who will be sadly missed. Memorial service in celebration of Tanya Davies will take place on Tuesday 28th May at The Memorial Woodlands at 10:45am. Family flowers, donations in Tanya's memory may be made to St Peters Hospice C/O F Woodruff Funeral Services, 192 Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2SX

Angela Valerie Joyce FORD

Aged 79 years, of Wincanton. On the 28th April 2024, peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital. A much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin and friend. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 24th May at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Angela are being invited for Yeovil Hospital Charity (Breast Cancer Unit) c/o Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone. (01963) 440367.

Brian Henry FUSSELL

The Death of Brian Henry Fussell, born 11/09/1930 died 10/03/2024 aged 93 years old. Brian lived in Berkeley Street, Eastville, Bristol as a child with his father Harold, mother Olive and brother Colin. He married Cynthia in 1954 and they had their first daughter Susan in 1956. They moved to Queens Road, Keynsham in 1957 where they had their second daughter Julie in 1958. He worked for Bristol Council as a Rent Collector in the Longwell Green, Hanham and Kingswood area. He had a second job in the evening running a Youth Club in Keynsham until 1963 when he moved to Yate. He started a Youth Club in Old Sodbury for the youth of the area. In 1968 he went to college in Leicester for a year to do a Diploma in Youth work. When he came back to Yate he worked at Kingswood High School before taking up a job as Youth Leader at Fromeside Youth Club, Winterbourne where he stayed until 1989 when he retired. In 1976 his wife Cynthia died in a car accident in Italy whilst they were on holiday. In the late 1980's, he married Diane and in 1989 when he retired they went to live in Denia, Spain until he died on Sunday March 10th 2024. He is succeeded by his wife Diane, his brother Colin and Colin's wife Mary, his daughters Susan and Julie, his grandchildren Seren, Natasha and Scott, Natasha's partner Ben, Scott's wife Natalia and his Great Grandchildren Aria and Sebastian.

Evelyn HEWLETT

Passed away suddenly on 1st May 2024 aged 83 years. Wife of the late Dennis. Mum to Paul, Angela and the late Andrew. Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday, 17th May 2024 at 4pm. Please wear bright clothing. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Evelyn for the British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913 (Please make cheques payable to the charity)

Christine HUDSMITH

Passed away peacefully at home on the 30th of April 2024, aged 73 years. Much loved wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Private funeral service. Donations in Christine's memory for St. Margaret's Hospice may be sent to the funeral directors. W. B. Gibbs & Sons, Funeral Directors, Riverside, Henton, Wells, BA5 1PD. Tel: 01749 672450.

Fay Margaret JAFRATE

Formerly of Bishops Caundle, died peacefully on the 29th April 2024 in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, aged 97 years. Devoted Mother to Tony, Jenny and Keith. Grandmother to Karen, Mark, Luca and Persephone. A Celebration of life will be held on Thursday 16th May 12noon, at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon, Wiltshire. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Fay are for Alzheimer's Society and may be donated directly online. All enquiries to Bashall and Hobbs Independent Undertaker High Cross Farm, Elkstone, Cheltenham, GL53 9PA

Anne JENKINS

Annie of Blagdon, passed away on 18th April, 2024, aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Mark, mum to Ellie and Kate and nanny to Florence. The service for Anne will be held on Wednesday 22nd May at Mendip Crematorium, Old Wells Road, Croscombe, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3RR, starting at 12.30pm. We know Anne would not want this to be a black day. She loved nature, gardens, flowers and birds. Please come dressed to celebrate Anne’s passions. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Prickles Hedgehog Rescue Charity may be made online at www.cheddardistrictfunerals.co.uk or forwarded to Cheddar & District Funeral Directors, Redcliffe Court, Redcliffe Street, Cheddar. Tel 01934 742958.

Christopher John LANG

(John) Of Moorland Passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital, on the 25th April 2024. Aged 70 years. A beloved son of Joan, special brother to Margaret and brother-in-law to John, he will be sadly and greatly missed by his family and many friends. A funeral service will be held at St. Peter's and St. John's Church, Northmoor Green, Moorland on Monday 13th May 2024 at 1:00pm followed by an interment in the Church cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of John for Northmoor Church PCC (Churchyard Funds) may be left at the Church or forwarded to: Bridgwater Funeral Services, 15 Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4AU. Telephone 01278 457755.

Jean Sylvia LANSDOWN

Sadly passed away on her birthday, 20th April 2024, aged 97. She will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Thursday 9th May at 3.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations will be for Alzheimer's Research UK and may be made via https://jeanlansdown.muchloved.com or forwarded to Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors, Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath BA1 3DF.

Patrick MAHER

Passed away peacefully at home on 25th April 2024 aged 76 years. A much loved dad, grumpy and great grumpy. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A service to celebrate Pat's life will be held at Weston Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd May at 11.30am. The family request no black, please wear something colourful. Donations in Pat's memory are being received for Weston Hospicecare and can be sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS. Tel: 01934 842945. Donations and personal tributes can also be made at https://www.cvgower.co.uk/funeral-announcements

Barbara Irene MOORE

Passed away peacefully at the Royal United Hospital, Bath on 19th April aged 97 years. Wife of the late Alfred, mother of Edward, Grandma and Great Grandma, Barbara will be sadly missed by her family and those who knew her. The funeral service will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Friday 24th May at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for either Dorothy House Hospice Care or Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be left at the service. A R W Connock & Son Funeral Directors, The Croft, 27 West Shepton, Shepton Mallet BA4 5UL. 01749 342589.

Michael NAGEL

Passed away suddenly at his home in Mosterton on the 27th April 2024, aged 72 years. Devoted husband of Sue, much loved dad of Faye and Karl, father-in-law of Darren and loving grandad of Freya. A Celebration of Mike's life will held at Mosterton Village Hall on Thursday 16th May from 2.00 pm. For those wishing to remember Mike, donations for The British Heart Foundation or The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be given at the Village Hall, online at funeraldirectors.uk.com or sent c/o A. G. Down Funeral Directors 66 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN

Janet PERRY

Of Street Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 1st May 2024 aged 92 years. A dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Street URC on Tuesday 4th June 2024 at 11.00 am Thence Street Cemetery. Dress colourful and smart. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu made to be divided equally between St. Margaret's Hospice and King William Carnival Club may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury. BA6 9GY. 01458 831020

James Robert QUINN

(Jim) of Grasmere in Trowbridge, Wiltshire Passed away peacefully at the age of 90 with his wife May and daughter Sandra at his bedside in Goodson Lodge, Trowbridge. Jim was born on 13th September 1933 in Edinburgh and spent his first 30 years in Scotland before moving to England with May and their children Sandra and Douglas. They lived in London and Chippenham before a spell in Helensburgh, Scotland. The family moved to Trowbridge in 1976. Jim was a civil servant, working for the Ministry of Defence. He loved French holidays, red wine, football including his beloved Jam Tarts, playing golf & skittles and spending time with his children and grandson. Jim was preceded in death by his son Douglas in 1982 and is survived by May, Sandra and Sandra's son, Alexander. Jim's funeral will take place at 12:30pm on Monday 20th May at the West Wiltshire Crematorium followed by a celebration of his life at The Barge Inn, Seend, Wiltshire. Everybody is welcome. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Alzheimer's Support, Wiltshire (www.alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk). Jim loved attending their Mill Street Club in Trowbridge over the last couple of years. c/o C S Bowyers 3 St Thomas Road Trowbridge, BA14 8SF Tel : 01225 768846

Patricia Joan ROSE

(Joan) Passed away peacefully on 28th April 2024, aged 93 years. Much loved Wife of the late David Rose. Joan will be loved and missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Thursday 30th May 2024 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Joan for Dementia UK c/o A J Wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913 (please make cheques payable to the charity)

Countess Katherine Virginia SCHEEL

Ginger of Somerset. Peacefully passed away in Kingweston on 2nd May 2024 aged 83 years. Ginger will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Friday 17th May 2024 at 11.30am. Family Flowers only please however Donations if desired are invited for St Margarets (Somerset) Hospice and can be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques made payable to St Margarets (Somerset) Hospice can be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY. For any enquiries please call Forsey and Son Funeral Directors on 01458 831 020.

Christopher SMITH

of Westbury Sub Mendip Passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on Monday, April 22nd 2024 aged 61 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at St. Lawrence's Church, Westbury Sub Mendip on Monday, May 20th at 11.00am to be followed by private cremation. Family flowers only but donations if desired for the 'Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance' may be left at the church or forwarded to: Unwins Independent Funeral Directors, The Firs, Underwood, Wookey Hole Road, Wells, BA5 1AF.

Sheila THOY

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sheila Thoy of Blagdon who died at the age of 74 on 29th April. Sheila passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, after a very short and sudden illness. There will be a private cremation for close family only, followed by a celebration of Sheila's life at St Andrew's Church in Blagdon on Wednesday 29th May at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the CCAA (Kids with Arthritis) may be sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS. Tel: 01934 842945 Donations and personal tributes can also be made at https://sheilathoy.muchloved.com

Alison VON DER STEIN

Of Evercreech, formerly Bath Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 7th May 2024 aged 67 years. A dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 30th May 2024 at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu made payable to the Multiple Sclerosis Society may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY. Tel. 01458 831020

Jenny WEST

(nee Howard) Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 25th April, 2024. Beloved Wife of the late Rod. Treasured Mum of Sarah and Nicky and Mother-in-Law to Barry and Tim. Devoted Nannie of Jack and Sam. Much loved Sister of Richard Howard. Funeral service and cremation at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on Tuesday 14th May at 4pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the RSPCA to Bryan G Bishop Funeral Service, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol. BS39 7LW.

Pearl WHITE

Pearl Christella White Passed away on the 4th May 2024, at home surrounded by her Brother Trevor and Sister Lisa, also close friends Larry and Vicki.

Bryan Edwin WILKES

of Newbury passed away at the Royal United Hospital on 21st April, aged 87. Funeral Service and Cremation at Mendip Crematorium, Shepton Mallet on Wednesday 15th May at 1.30 pm. Everyone welcome afterwards at The Jolliffe Arms, Kilmersdon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the RNLI, Lyme Regis to Bryan G Bishop Funeral Service, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7LW.

Jeannette WILLIAMS

of Cheddar Passed peacefully away at Southmead Hospital on 25th April 2024, aged 92 years. Wife of the late Colin, much loved Mum, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Friend. Funeral service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Monday 20th May 2024 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only but donations to The British Red Cross may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors Cornerways, Church Street Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF Telephone 01934 742885

In Memoriams

Anne RANCE

14 May 2000 Always in my thoughts. you are missed every day Eternal Love Michael

Allan STEVENSON

9th May, 1998. Time will not dim our memories, in our hearts you will always remain, you are loved today as when you left us. Missed so much. Dave, Grainne, Callum, Bernice, Howard, Laura and Pippa xx 9th May 1998 So greatly missed. You are always in our hearts and thoughts. Loved always Mum, Dad, Mike, Jane, James and Rachael x x x

Birthday Memoriams

Herbert WORNER

Remembering a dear and special Dad and Grandad on his Birthday, 11th May 2024. Always in our thoughts, today and every day. With lots of love from Ray, Pat, Peter and Amanda xxxx

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