Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes to 35 loved ones
Heartfelt messages have been paid to 35 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 31 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 January 18 to January 24 provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There were also four in memoriam messages for loved ones no longer with us
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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
Patricia Susan ALLMARK
(Pat/Sue) Passed away peacefully at the Royal United Hospital in Bath on Tuesday, 31st December 2024 aged 67 years. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, 5th February 2025 at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath at 3.00 pm. No flowers please, but donations in lieu may be made to The British Heart Foundation by cheque payable to the charity c/o G Mannings Funeral Directors, 106 North Road, Combe Down, Bath BA2 5DJ
Gwendoline Mary ALLNUTT
Passed away peacefully at Frome Community Hospital, on 6th January 2025, aged 101 years. Dearly loved and greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium, Croscombe, on Wednesday 29th January, at 3.30 pm. Donations in lieu of flowers for Cancer Research UK may be sent to Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors, R20 Marshall Way, Commerce Park, Frome BA11 2FE (01373 476277).
William ANDERSON
Passed away peacefully on New Year's Eve at the age of 98. Bill lived in Butleigh from 1989 to 2018 and more recently in Street with his wife Mary, who died in 2020. He moved to a care home in Bolton in 2021. Formerly a farmer, Bill was an officer of the Royal Observer Corps until his retirement. He was an active member of the community enjoying bell-ringing, bird-watching and bowling. A memorial service will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Monday 17th February at 11.30 am to celebrate Bill's life. His children Hilary, David and Brian will be at the service. Donations in lieu of flowers are invited for the National Autistic Society and can be made via funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques made payable to the charity forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY.
Paul BAKER
Aged 52 years of Ansford, on 29th December 2024, after a short illness. A much, loved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and friend. Private cremation has taken place. Donations in memory of Paul are being invited for The Dream Factory, Children's Wish charity c/o Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367.
Kathleen BENTLEY
Of Glastonbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at home, aged 85 years. Kathleen will be dearly missed by her daughters Jane and Julie, and by all of her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Tuesday 4th February at 10:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations are welcome if desired for RSPCA. Donations can be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk, or cheques made payable to the charity may be forwarded to Forsey and Son, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY Tel: 01458 831020
Elaine Susan BURFORD
Passed peacefully away at the Royal United Hospital aged 74 years. Much loved Mum to Glenn, Mother-in-Law to Marie and Nan to Jacob, Skyla and Lacey. The funeral service is to take place on Monday 27th January at West Wiltshire Crematorium at 10am. Donations if desired to Friends of the RUH. William Adlam Funeral Service, 68a Locks Hill, Frome, BA11 1NH 01373 452100
Marion CLARKE
of Somerton passed away peacefully on 15th January 2025 aged 83. Dearly loved partner to Tony. She will be sadly loved and missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Tuesday 4 February at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Back Up Spinal Cord Injury may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques forwarded to Forsey and Son, Funeral Directors, Pound Pool, Somerton TA11 6LZ. Tel: 01458 272297
Eric DAVIES
Formerly of Chorlton-cum-Hardy. Passed away peacefully on 8th January 2025, aged 97 years. Thanksgiving Service will take place on Saturday 1st February at 2.30pm at Manchester Road Methodist Church, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9JG. Donations, if desired, are invited for Friends of Longford Park, and can be made online via this notice in the donation box below or cheques made payable to the charity may be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY. Tel. 01458 831020.
Mauro 'Maurice' DE PASQUALE
Passed away peacefully with his family beside him on 11th January 2025 aged 66 years. A dearly loved husband to Jayne, father to Darren and Luke, father in law to Francesca and Ruth and grandad to Enzo, Nico, Sofia and Florence. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Requiem Mass service to take place at The English Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Chard on Friday 7th February at 12.00 noon followed by burial. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons Ltd 7 West Street Ilminster TA19 9AA 01460 52576 or online at www.ajwakely.com
John FISHER
Dj Danny Dee In loving memory of John Fisher, also known to many as DJ Danny Dee of YDR FM and ex-Royal Navy Chief Steward, who sadly passed away on 29th December 2024 at Musgrove Park Hospital aged 71. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him and those who served with him in the Royal Navy, but most of all by his wife Christine, daughter Tracy, son David, Mellissa and granddaughter Rosa - “Love you always and you will stay in our hearts forever”
Jean FORD
Passed away peacefully on 13th January 2025 aged 89 years. A loving wife to Roger and wonderful mother to Yvonne Spear and Keith Stockdale and much loved by her grandchildren Michelle, Kevin, Sophie, Jack, Lowen and great grandson Shea and a dear sister to Catherine McCammont. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Peter's Church, Ilton on Wednesday 12th February at 11.30am. followed by burial. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Peter's Church and Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons Ltd 7 West Streeet Ilminster TA19 9AA 01460 52576
Andrew GORDON
23rd January - 4th January 2025 Passed away at Cedar Lodge, Bath on 4th January 2025, aged 74 years. Funeral and Celebration of Andrew's life at St Swithin's Church, Bath, BA1 5LY on Friday 31st January at 14.30 Refreshments after in the Church's Honey Café
Jim GOVIER
of Pilton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all his loving family on 7th January 2025 aged 82 years. Dearly beloved husband of Eileen. Much loved dad of Sarah, Rachel and Gary. A dear father-in-law, grampy and great-grampy and a loving brother of John. Funeral service takes place at St. John The Baptist Church, Pilton, on Tuesday 28th January at 12.00 noon, followed by a private burial. Bright clothing optional. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired, made payable to either Yeovil Heartbeat or Pilton PCC may be sent to Trotman Funeral Directors, Ashdene, Frome Road, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4QQ.
Averill GRANT
(née Kingdom) of Chedzoy, passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital, with her loving family beside her, on the 8th January 2025. Aged 87 years. Averill will be sadly and greatly missed by her loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. A funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Chedzoy on Friday 31st January 2025 at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Averill for Dementia UK may be left at the Church or forwarded to: Bridgwater Funeral Services, 15 Bristol Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4AU. Tel: 01278 457755.
Phyllis Margaret GRIMSHIRE
(Squire) Passed away peacefully at home on 13/01/2025, surrounded by her family. Loving wife to the late John and mother to Susan and Michael and doting granny to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral to take place on 4th February at West Anstey Church 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to go to Dementia UK and Alzheimer's Society. Any enquiries please contact South Molton Funeralcare. Tel 01769572476
John George HAINES
of Somerton passed peacefully away at Wessex House Care Home on 13th January 2025 aged 96. Dearly loved Dad, Granf and Great Granf. Funeral service at West Street Church, Somerton Monday 3 February at 12.00 noon. Followed by a private family burial. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques forwarded to Forsey and Son, Funeral Directors, Pound Pool, Somerton TA11 6LZ. Tel: 01458 272297
Lynda Frances Henrietta HANSEN
(née Axford) Passed away at home on 29th October 2024. Beloved mother to Charlotte and Thomas. Deeply missed, lovingly remembered. Donations in memory of Lynda may be sent to Dorothy House Hospice Care.
Jan HENVILLE
Passed away on 3rd January 2025, aged 66 years. Much loved Wife, Mum, Grandma, Great Grandma and Sister. The funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 31st January 2025 at 2.40pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jan for the Intensive Care Unit at Yeovil District Hospital may be given online at www.ajwakely.com or sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913 (please make cheques payable to Yeovil Hospital Charity)
Brenda HILLEARD
Peacefully passed away on 11th January 2025 at Kingfisher lodge Nursing home, Saltford, Bath aged 78 years. Devoted Mum to Susan, Teresa and Carole. Will be greatly missed by all her Daughters and partners, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Funeral service to take place at Haycombe Cemetery, Hill Top Chapel, Bath on Friday 7th February 2025 at 10am. Family flowers only but donations if desired would be gratefully received for CLIC and Dementia UK. All enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care Bath 01225 314304.
Tara HOLLINGSHEAD
of Wells passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, January 18th 2025 aged 34 years. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral Service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Friday, 21st February at 11.30am. The family have asked that leopard print please be worn if possible. Family flowers only but donations if desired for Great Ormond Street Hospital. Cheques made payable to 'GOSH Charity' may be left at the crematorium or forwarded to Unwins Independent Funeral Directors, The Firs, Underwood, Wookey Hole Road, Wells, BA5 1AF.
Kathleen HUTCHINGS
(Kay ) Aged 93 years of Wincanton, on 13th January 2025 peacefully at Elliscombe House Nursing Home, Holton. A much loved mum, grannie, great-grannie, aunt and friend. Thanksgiving service at St. Peter and St, Paul's Church, Wincanton on Tuesday 4th February, at 2:30pm. Private cremation has taken place. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Kay are being invited for Cancer Research UK, c/o Harold F. Miles Funeral Director South Cadbury BA22 7ES Telephone. (01963) 440367
Simon LAWDER
Beloved partner of Catriona and father of James and Anna. Died 17th December. Private family funeral. Family flowers only please but donations in Simon's memory can be sent to rnli.org/support-us/give-money/donate.
Marc LEE
Passed away peacefully at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, on 8th January 2025, aged 84 years. Dearly loved and greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at St Philip and St James Church, Norton St Philip, on Monday 27th January, at 2.30 pm, followed by a wake at The Fleur de Lys in the village. Donations in lieu of flowers for The Musicians Benevolent Fund may be sent to Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors, R20 Marshall Way, Commerce Park, Frome BA11 2FE (01373 476277).
Ann Naomi MEADE
of Greinton passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on Sunday 5th January 2025 aged 90 years. Ann will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Wednesday 12th February 2025 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance can be left in the collection box after the service or made directly online at www.mfranksandsons.co.uk (announcements). Cheques payable to the charity can also be forwarded to: M Franks & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.
John Graham Llb MILLWARD
Passed away peacefully on the 11th January 2025, aged 94 years. A dearly loved husband to Mavis, lovely daddy to Holly and Fleur, grandpa and great grandpa. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 14th February at 1.20pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Salvation Army and Centrepoint may be sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons, 7 West Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9AA. Tel: 01460 52576.
Adam Joshua MUNSTER
It is with great sadness that Terry and Linda announce the sudden passing of their beautiful son Adam on the 28th December 2024 at the age of 39. Daniel, Lewis, Alex, Russell, Claudia, Georgina, Olivia and Archie are grieving the loss of a loving brother. Funeral service to take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 31st January 2025 at 12 noon. No black to be worn. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Adam may be given for Magic Moments The Childrens' Charity c/o A. J. Wakely & Sons, The Old Police Station, Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JS . Tel: 01963-31310
David Lorenzo POETI
Of Glastonbury, unexpectedly passed away at home on 4th January 2025, aged 69 Years. David will be deeply missed by all of his family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at St John's Church, Glastonbury on Tuesday 28th January at 12:00pm, followed by a burial at Glastonbury Cemetery at 1:00pm. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for Gillian-Barre & Associated Inflammatory Neuropathies and may be made online via this notice in the donation box below or cheques made payable to the charity can be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY. For all enquiries please call Forsey and Son Funeral Directors on 01458 831020.
Alan RODGERS
Of Wells, passed away peacefully on 15th January 2025 at home, aged 89 Years. A dearly loved Husband to Marlene, Brother to David, Brother-in-Law, Uncle and Great Uncle who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 6th February at 10:30 am. Family flowers only. Donations (in lieu) made payable to the British Heart Foundation may be made online via this notice in the donation box below, or forwarded to Forsey and Son, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury. BA6 9GY 01458 831020
Elizabeth Catherine SALISBURY
Passed away peacefully on 23rd December 2024 aged 94 years. She is much loved and will be greatly missed by her family & friends. A service to celebrate Elizabeth's life will be held at St John's Church, Axbridge on Friday 31st January at 12.30pm. Flowers or donations are being received for Crisis UK, Spana, Action for Children or Weston Hospicecare may be made online at https://elizabethsalisbury.muchloved.com or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945
Ronald Albert STEVENSON
Passed peacefully away on Friday 10th January. His funeral will be on Wednesday 29th January at 2pm, St. John's Church, Glastonbury. Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather. A big hearted, loving family man with a love for life and adventure. A big personality that will be hugely missed. God bless you and rest in peace. The family wishes to thank Wessex House for the care and kindness they gave. Any donations desired please make to Diabetes UK and forward to:- Forsey and Son, Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY.
Louise Crouchley WILLIAMS
On 16th January peacefully at Careford Lodge, Merriott aged 97 years, formerly of Crewkerne. Widow of Malcolm Williams and a dear mother, and grandmother. A private funeral will take place. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Louise are asked to support the work of either The Donkey Sanctuary or St. Margaret's Hospice these may be made online at www.stoodleyandson.co.uk or sent c/o Stoodley & Son The Old Bank , 37 Market Square, Crewkerne TA18 7LP
In Memoriams
Mike DYER
21.01.2016 In loving memory of a much loved husband. Deep in my thoughts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. Love always Margaret xx
Merle Rosemary PHILLIPS
(Latchem) Two years ago today. We think of you every day, you will never be forgotten. Love you always George, Car, Moody, Jack, Drew and Beth xxx
Susan Angela PHILLIPS
11th January 2024 In memory of a much loved Wife, Mum and Grandma. Gone but never forgotten.
Ann E SHOPLAND
Passed away 10th February 2024 A Loving Wife, A Caring Mum. A Steadfast and Considerate Friend. Deeply Loved and Greatly Missed, by Her Grieving Family and Friends
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