A “treasured grandfather” described as a “true gentleman” who was dedicated to Padstow lifeboat is among those being remembered in the latest death notices for Cornwall. The family of George Phillips, who has died aged 93, said he was able to pursue his passion for golf in his retirement and also served as honorary secretary and archivist at the RNLI station.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Ivy Andrew (nee Jarvis)
Ivy Andrew (nee Jarvis)
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Passed away peacefully on 13th December 2024 at home, Ivy Doreen, aged 93 years of St Austell, formerly of Halviggan. Beloved wife of the late Stanley, loving mum of Michael, Brian, Janet and Karen, mother-in-law of Linda, Liz, Danny (deceased) and Kevin, a dear gran/nanny to all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at St Mewan Parish Church on Thursday 9th January 2025 at 1pm followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, are invited for Cancer Research UK c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service, 37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE Tel: 01726 65727 or by retiring collection at the service.
David John Angwin
David John Angwin
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Passed away at home in Lincolnshire on 20th December aged 62 due to prostate cancer. Survived by his partner Leela. Dave was the much loved younger son of the late Detective Inspector Harry Angwin and his wife May, brother to Richard and uncle to Kathryn and Sophie.
Dave spent his working life with the UK Met Office, initially working at RAF Mountbatten, Plymouth. He later moved to Lincolnshire where he worked at RAF Waddington and later RAF Cranwell. He attended Redruth Grammar School and was a member of Plain-an-Gwarry Cricket Club in the late 1970s and ’80s. All enquiries to Colin Ward Funeral Services Ltd 01529 300123.
Keith Ayres
On Thursday 19th December 2024, peacefully at his home, Keith Bramley Ayres, aged 81 years of Paul. Beloved Husband of Di, and a loving father and Papa.
Private family funeral to be held. All enquiries to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel 01736 364062.
Paul Adrian Molineaux Bailey
On 19th December 2024 at his home in Burrington, Paul, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Susan, much loved dad of Emma & Rob and Lucy & Steve, loving grampy of Charlie and George and a dear brother and uncle.
Funeral service at Burrington Methodist Church on Saturday 11th January 2025 at 12.00 noon, followed by private interment. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, for Prostate Cancer UK and Burrington Methodist Church may be made at the service or sent to R Gist & Son 18 Castle Street Torrington, EX38 8EZ.
Derek John Carey
Derek John Carey
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Passed away peacefully on 17th December 2024 at home, aged 88 years. Devoted husband to Elaine. Dearly loved father to Lisa and Alison and father-in-law to Rob. Treasured grandfather to Emily also, a dear brother, uncle and friend.
Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 2 on 9th January 2025 at 1.30pm. All flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, will be gratefully received for Cancer Research UK, either online via derekcarey.muchloved.com or via retiring collection on the day.
A soul so pure, a heart so kind, a butterfly’s essence, now enshrined, In every gentle flutter of wings, the beauty of your spirit sings. A beacon of hope, in times of despair, a loving presence, always there, the wind beneath our fragile wings, a melody of love, your memory brings. Through every storm, you held us near, in your cocoon, no need to fear, A great person, a soul so rare, a butterfly’s touch, forever we’ll wear.
Co-op Funeralcare Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ Tel: 01752 303830.
Leonard Carnell (RM)
Leonard Carnell (RM)
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Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday 12th December 2024. A much loved dad, grandad and great grandad. A corp character and legend. Funeral to take place on Monday 6th January 2025 – 1pm at The Park Crematorium. All are welcome to join us after at The Staddy.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Royal Marine Charity. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ.
Marion Coumbe
Passed away peacefully at home on 14th December 2024 aged 89 years, of Lezant, Launceston. Dearest wife of Denis and much loved mum to Grace, Ruth and Austin and mum in law to Neil, Graham and Jemma. Loving Gran to Ross, Holly, Tristan, Alexander, Henry, Simon, James and Ollie and also a Great Gran.
Funeral Service to celebrate Marion’s life at Trebullett Methodist Church, on Friday 10th January 2025 at 2:00pm. Family flowers only, donations may be given in memory of Marion, to ‘Children’s Hospice South West’, By retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, Launceston, PL15 8NL, 01566 785340, or online through JustGiving via Marion’s obituary on the website: www.denisewellingtonfunerals.co.uk
Eleanor Mary Curtis
On 17 December 2024, peacefully, at the NDDH, Barnstaple, Eleanor, aged 90 years, of Weare Giffard. Beloved wife of the late Howard, loving mum of Carolyn, Andrew, David and Bridget and a dear gran and great-gran.
Funeral service at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Weare Giffard on Friday 17th January 2025 at 1.00 pm followed by private interment. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, for the Royal British Legion, may be made at the service or sent to R Gist & Son, 18 Castle Street, Torrington, EX38 8EZ.
Jennifer Doreen Dickens (Foyle)
Jennifer Doreen Dickens (Foyle)
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Passed away peacefully on Saturday 14th December 2024. A true friend and confidante of many. Loved and respected by all who knew her, Jennifer had been an accomplished musician and music teacher. Served in the Women’s Royal Air Force Central Band from 1961-1965.
There will be a funeral service held for her at East Devon Crematorium on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 2:30 pm, followed later by a service of thanksgiving at All Saints Church on Saturday 1st February 2025 at 1pm. Jennifer was an unconventional lady, so would love you to wear more white than black, or uplifting colours to her services.
Family flowers only, kind donations to Sidmouth Hospice at Home. Cheques made payable to the charity, c/o Potbury’s Funeral Service, or online at www.potburys-funerals.co.uk All enquiries c/o Potburys Funeral Service 01395 513355. 111 High Street, Sidmouth EX10 8LB.
Martin Edwards
On Friday 13th December 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, Martin James Edwards, aged 62 years of Ludgvan. Beloved partner of Mary, Much loved dad and grandad.
Private funeral. All enquiries to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel. 01736 364062.
Robert Jack Henderson (Bob) Edwards
Of Yelverton, Devon (and previously of Nottingham & Streatham). Husband of Barbara for 60 years, passed away peacefully on 18th December aged 87.
Funeral Mass 11am Friday 17th January at Holy Cross RC Church, Yelverton. All welcome, family flowers only; further details from Co-op Funeralcare Tavistock 01822 370089.
Susan ‘Sue’ Fane
Passed away suddenly on the 8th December 2024. Now reunited with Malcolm, Sue was a precious friend of Eve and a loving godmother to Mary and Katrina. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her. The family would like to thank everyone at Sunnymeade for all the love and care they gave Sue.
Funeral to take place at The Park Crematorium on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 10.30am. Flowers welcome or donations to Dementia UK if desired. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ.
Dr Edward Frank Charles Ferrett
A much-loved husband to Jill, father to Hannah and Benjamin, granddad to Rory and Eva, colleague and friend. Passed away at St Julia’s Hospice in the early hours of Saturday 14 December, aged 83. He will be deeply missed.
A funeral service will be held at St Illogan, Parish Church on Monday 13 January at 11:30am, followed by committal at Treswithian Downs Crematorium. Family flowers only, please, but donations in lieu to Cornwall Hospice Care would be gratefully received, either at the funeral service or made directly to the charity. Please direct any enquiries to Colin Matthews Funeral Directors, Camborne Business Centre, College Street, Camborne. Tel: 01209 717772.
Doris May French
Peacefully on 22nd December 2024, at home, Doris, aged 100 years of Davidstow. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Tom, Ann, Mar and Billy and a dear nan and GG. A private cremation for family and close friends will be held.
The family invite you to a thanksgiving service at St David’s Church, Davidstow on Tuesday 21st January at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Mount Edgcumbe Hospice can be made online via the Memory Giving website, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors (cheques made payable to R. J. Bray Donation Account), Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626.
Geoff Gage
On Sunday 22nd December 2024, peacefully at home, George Stephen Geoffrey, aged 88 years of Penzance. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Much loved dad of Stephen and Lisa. Loving grandad to Isaac and Esther.
Funeral service to be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne on Wednesday 15th January at 11am. Family flowers only but donations if so desired for Cornwall Air Ambulance by retiring collection or may be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel 01736 364062.
Hugh Gould
of Lustleigh. Born on 3rd August 1936, Siam. Died at home in Lustleigh on 18th December 2024. Celebration of his life to be in the Parish Church in early February.
Elizabeth (Betty) Hale
Passed away peacefully on 17th December 2024 at home. Aged 94 years of Torpoint. Dearly loved wife of Frank (deceased). Your memory is a keepsake with which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.
A celebration of Betty’s Life will be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin PL30 4AP on Thursday 9th January 2025 at 11.30am. Donations, if desired, for St Luke’s Hospice, Turnchapel, Plymouth PL9 9XA may be sent directly to the charity. All enquires to Pidgen & Son Funeral Service Torpoint, PL11 2TB Tel: 01752 812479.
Alan Terence Hart
Passed away on 20th December, 2024 aged 86 years. Loving brother of June, uncle to niece Carol and nephews, Dennis and Frankie. Loved and missed by Barry, best friend for 56 years and all who knew him.
A Requiem Mass will be held at St Bartholomew’s Church, Milehouse at 10:00am on Thursday, 9th January followed by the Committal at The Park Crematorium. All flowers and enquiries to: Co-operative Funeralcare 61 Exeter Street Plymouth PL4 0AH Tel: 01752 303800.
Margaret Hatrey
Margaret sadly passed away on 17th December at home. Funeral to be held at The Park Crematorium on 17th January at 11am, Ceremony space 1. Margaret will be dearly missed by her friends and especially her loving family. There will be a retiring collection to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Plymouth and District Funeral Services.
Wesley Reginald (Wes) Jasper
Peacefully at home on December 11th 2024, aged 90 years of Bodmin. Beloved husband of the late Janet, much loved dad of Debra and Richard, dearest grandad of Jared, Janna, Lily, Esme, Elairee and a cherished brother. Greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Monday January 13th 2025 at 1.30 pm. Donations if desired please in memory of Wes, to benefit The Royal British Legion (Bodmin Branch), by retiring collection or c/o Bodmin Funeral Services, Old Wall Lodge, Castle Canyke Road. PL31 1DU.
Linda Catherine (Lyn) Leonard
Linda Catherine (Lyn) Leonard
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Passed away on Thursday 19th December 2024, at Derriford Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearest wife of Ian. Much loved mother of Sue, Helen and Jackie. Devoted granny and great-granny.
Private cremation service followed by a memorial service at St George’s Church, Modbury on Friday 10th January 2025 at 2:00pm. In lieu of Flowers, the family requests a donation be made in memory of Lyn to either St George’s Church or The Children’s Society. Please direct any Funeral Enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care, Ivybridge.
Patrick Joseph Ludford
Patrick Joseph Ludford
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Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 10th December 2024 at Treliske Hospital, Patrick aged 78 years of Redruth. Beloved husband of Kathleen (deceased) and a loving father of Tara. Funeral service on Friday 10th January 2025 at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne at 1pm.
Please wear colourful clothing. No flowers but donations, if desired for Cancer Research UK by retiring collection or may be sent to the Funeral Director Tony Moyle, 23 Trewirgie Hill, Redruth TR15 2TB Tel. 01209 214883.
John Henry Mallinder
On Tuesday 24th December 2024, passed away very peacefully at Treliske Hospital, aged 92 years of Truro. Beloved husband of Pamela, loving father of Susan and Steven, grandpa of Joanna and Nicola. Funeral service 12.30 pm, Friday 10th January 2025, Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium.
Donations in memory of John for RNLI may be made by retiring collection. Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro TR1 2EQ Tel 01872 274021.
Christine Blanche McBride (nee Brown)
Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on Thursday 12th December 2024, aged 80 years old. Devoted wife to John, dearly loved mother to Iain & Jaimini and mother in law to Elena. Treasured grandmother to Marta & Valentina. “I lived surrounded by love.”
Funeral service to take place at 11:00am on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at St Werburgh’s Church, Wembury. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Scope. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 72 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, PL9 7BN. Tel: (01752) 482900.
Maureen Ellen McCarthy
After a short illness, passed away peacefully at Mount Gould Hospital on Tuesday 10th December 2024, aged 89 years. Loving auntie to Robert and great auntie to Sean, Morgan and Oliver. Will be missed by all.
Funeral service will take place at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1, Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Tuesday 7th January at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Devon Air Ambulance may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848.
Christine McGhie (née Nicol)
Christine McGhie (née Nicol)
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Passed away peacefully at home on December 18th, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Graham, treasured mum of Emma, much loved granny to William & Oliver. Christine’s ceremony will be held on Friday 10th January 2025 At 10am Ceremony Room 1, The Park Crematorium, 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UQ.
Please wear an item of pink clothing in celebration of Christine’s life. Family flowers only by request please. Donations made in loving memory of Christine if desired will benefit St Luke’s Hospice.
Wayne Middleton
On Christmas Eve, at home. First-born of loving parents Marion and Norman (deceased) and brother to Tina and John. …when death closes our eyes we shall awaken to a light, of which our sunlight is but the shadow. God bless.
Nicholas Clive Mills
Nicholas Clive Mills
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On Sunday 8th December 2024, Nick, aged 50 years of Bugle, passed away peacefully at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice. Beloved and devoted husband of Tasha. Much loved dad of Luke, Jack and Lilly-May. Loved son of Clive (deceased) and Gloria. Dearest brother of Jane, Karen, Nicola and Malcolm. Dear uncle of all his nephews and nieces. Nick will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday 14th January at 1pm, Bugle Methodist Church. At Nick’s request please wear something red. Family flowers only, but donations if desired, for Cornwall Hospice Care, can be made online at wedlakefuneralhome.co.uk/donations or may be sent (cheques made payable to Cornwall Hospice Care) c/o Nick Jago and David Michael Funeral Directors, Wedlake Funeral Home, 2 Higher Bugle, St Austell PL26 8PY. Tel: 01726 850216
Beryl Ivy Mills
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 18th December 2024, aged 82 years. Reunited with her late husband Bob. Beloved mum of Jamie. Beryl will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
A service will be held in Woodlands Cemetery Chapel, Ivybridge on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 11.00am. Flowers are welcome and may be sent to Allwood Independent Funeral Service, 14 Station Road, South Brent, TQ10 9BE. Tel: 01364 388220.
Phillip Gordon Mitchell
Passed away suddenly on Monday 9th December 2024 at home aged 76 years. Much loved husband of Maria (Deceased). Funeral service will be held at St Francis Church, Little Dock Lane on Wednesday 8th January at 12 noon. Followed by interment at Weston Mill Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Francis Church may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676.
Shirley Morrish
On Wednesday 18th December 2024, peacefully at home after a short illness, Shirley aged 88 years of Carnon Downs. Much loved wife of Mike (deceased), loving mother of Maggi, Tina and Steve, proud grandmother and great-grandmother.
Funeral service on Monday 13th January 2.30pm at St John and St Petroc’s Church Devoran. Family flowers only, if desired donations for Devoran PCC or the R.N.L.I. will be accepted by the Funeral Directors Morley Penrose, San Marino, Goonbell, St Agnes, TR5 0PQ. (Tel 01872 863596 or 552587).
Patrick Finbar Orient
Passed away peacefully at home in Redruth on Friday 27 December, aged 51, after a short illness. A funeral service will be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium on Friday 10 January at 5:00 pm. It was Patrick’s wish that only his family and close friends attend the funeral service.
Family flowers only, please. Please direct any enquiries to Colin Matthews Funeral Directors, Camborne Business Centre, College Street, Camborne. Tel: 01209 717772.
Douglas James Pascoe
Unexpectedly at Treliske Hospital on 20th December 2024, Douglas James, aged 75 years of Redruth. A much loved brother of Leslie and Michael (dec’d) and a dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne on Friday 10th January 2025 at 3pm. Please wear a splash of red. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, to be shared between the Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary and the Russet Greyhound Sanctuary may be given by retiring collection or c/o Kingsley Tresidder Funeral Service Mill Stream Funeral Home Mill Yard, Ponsanooth, TR3 7EF 01872 863607
Gwendoline (Gwen) Pearce
Gwendoline (Gwen) Pearce
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On Tuesday 17th December 2024, Gwen, aged 72 years of St Eval, (formerly of Crantock), passed away peacefully at RCHT, Truro. Beloved and devoted wife of Ron (deceased). Much loved mum of Graham, Caroline, Kevin and Kerry.
Dearest grandma and great grandma to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loving sister of Audrey, Cristal, Tina, Roy, Diane, Barry, Mandy and Michael. Dear auntie to all her nephews and nieces. Gwen will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
A funeral service will be held on Monday 27th January at 4pm, Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium, Truro. Family flowers only, but donations if desired, for the Children’s Unit, Royal Cornwall Hospital, can be made online at wedlakefuneralhome.co.uk/donations or may be sent (cheques made payable to Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHST Charitable Fund) c/o Nick Jago and David Michael Funeral Directors, Wedlake Funeral Home, 2 Higher Bugle, St Austell PL26 8PY. Tel: 01726 850216
Joan Margaret Percival-Alwyn
On Tuesday 10th December 2024, passed away at Treliske Hospital, aged 100 years of Truro. Beloved wife of Eric (dec’d), loving mother of Meg. Private cremation has taken place. Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro TR1 2EQ Tel 01872 274021
George Phillips
George Phillips
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Passed away peacefully at Launceston Hospital on 18th December 2024, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Rita, much loved dad of Simon and Sarah, treasured grandfather ‘Poppy’ of Charlie, a friend to many and a true gentleman. Following 41 years as a ground engineer for BA, early retirement enabled George to pursue his passion for golf with memberships at Trevose and St Enodoc Golf Clubs.
From 1990 to 2001, George served as Hon. Sec. of the Padstow Lifeboat, moving to the role of Hon. Station Archivist – a role which gave him great pleasure – for a further 11 years before his retirement from lifeboat service in 2012 at the age of 81.
A celebration of George’s life will be held at St Petroc’s Church, Padstow on Friday 17th January at 3.00 pm, after a private cremation. Family flowers only, if wished, donations for Padstow Lifeboat Crew Fund and The League of Friends of Launceston Hospital can be made online via the Memory Giving website, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors (cheques made payable to R. J. Bray Donation Account), Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the church.
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