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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Jim LARGE
Passed away on Sunday, December 8. Husband of Chris, father of Helen and Stephen, Jim will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Service to be held on Monday, January 6, at St Michael & All Angels, Ledbury, at 11.30am. Formal attire. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Ledbury Funeral Services 132 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BZ Tel: 01531 633388.
Shirley Anne LILLY
Shirley Anne LILLY
Passed away after a short illness. A loving Mum, Gran and Great Gran who will be missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to take place at The Park Crematorium on Tuesday, January 7 – chapel 2 – 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Thorn Park Residents Fund. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ
Sonja Nita MEDLAND
After a short illness passed away peacefully at Mount Gould Hospital on Wednesday, December 18, aged 86 years. Loving mother of Paul and Michael (deceased). Mother-in-law to Jenny. Grandmother to Lauren, Jodie, David, Stuart and Liam. Friend of Louise and Ian. Will be missed by all. Funeral service will take place at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 2, Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Monday, December 30, at 10.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Shelter Box or Marie Curie may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848.
Michael MILLER
Eldest brother of David and Gordon (deceased). Passed away peacefully with his wife Pat by his side at Helston Community Hospital on December 12. Former maritime bookseller in Arwenack Street, Falmouth. A kind gentle soul who will be greatly missed. Funeral service at St Constantine Parish Church on Wednesday, January 8, at 1-30pm. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Michael are for Cats Protection (Cornwall). Keith Penrose Funeral Services, Appleshaw, Bareppa, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5EG.
Mary MURFIN
Mary MURFIN
Passed away peacefully on December 15, surrounded by family. Much loved wife of Graham and loving mother of Sally and Barry, daughter in law Sallyann and son in law Stewart. Loving Nan of Toby, Libby and step grandson Oliver. Funeral, January 7, 11am Penmount Crematorium Donations in lieu of flowers to The Sunrise Centre & CHSW By retiring collection or c/o Keith Penrose Funeral Services Appleshaw Bareppa Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5EG.
Valerie Helena PATON
A much-loved wife to John, mother to Matt and Lucy, grandmother, colleague and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 12, aged 66, after a long and bravely fought battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium on Monday, December 30, at 3pm, followed by a reception at Tricky’s @ the Tolgus Inn, Redruth, TR15 3TA. Family flowers only, please, but donations in lieu to Marie Curie 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.
Peter John PENNEY
Of Redruth, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, December 16, aged 80 years. Peter, beloved Dad of Martin and Laura, devoted Grandad to Alex, Great Grandad to Oliver and much loved brother to Robert. Funeral Service at: Treswithian Downs Crematorium, on Wednesday, January 15, at 12pm. No flowers please, by request but donations welcomed, in aid of The Royal British Legion, by retiring collection or may be sent direct to the charity. Enquiries to the Funeral Director, Richard Putt at: Bernard Williams and Son, “Carriage House,” Mount Ambrose, Redruth, TR15 1NX Telephone: 01209 315060.
Rodney Ivan RICKARD
Rodney Ivan Rickard has died, aged 36
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family. Rodney, aged 36 years, of Tregony. Loving husband of Donna and much loved daddy to Noah and bump. Precious son to Michelle and brother to Gareth and Stevie. Rodney will be so deeply missed by all his friends, family and all who knew him. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 16, at 12pm, in the Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium. Family flowers only. As Rodney would say – ‘Wear whatever you want!’ Donations in memory of Rodney to benefit Anthony Nolan and Cornwall Blood Bikes. c/o: www.memorygiving.com L. J. Tregunna Funeral Directors 49, Kenwyn Street Truro, TR1 3DB 01872 273568.
Bertram (Bert) ROWLAND
Bertram (Bert) ROWLAND
Bert Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17. Bertram ‘Bert’, aged 83 years of St Columb Minor, Newquay and formerly of St Newlyn East. Beloved husband of Liz, loving dad of Ian, much loved Grandad of Kieran, dear father in law of Emma and brother of Richard and the late Jennifer. Funeral service will be held at There Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium on Thursday, January 16, at 10.30am. Family flowers only but donations in lieu for Cornwall Hospice Care can be given by retiring collection or online at HenwoodFunerals.co.uk
Barbara Marlene SEMMENS
Barbara Marlene SEMMENS
A much-loved wife to Michael and mother to Christopher, passed away at the Royal Cornwall Hospital on Monday, December 9, aged 79. A funeral service will be held at Camborne Centenary Chapel on Tuesday, January 7, at 11am, on what would have been Marlene’s 80th birthday, followed by interment at Killivose Cemetery. Family flowers only, please, but donations in lieu to Cornwall Hospice Care (St Julia’s Hospice) 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.
Alan TAPPER
Passed away peacefully on December 11, at home, aged 90 years. Dearly loved father to Mark and Paul and father-in-law to Karen and Jayne Treasured grandfather to Steven, Samantha and Natasha. Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium, Chapel 1, PL7 1UQ on Friday, January 3, at 2pm. Loved and missed by all the family. No more suffering, rest in peace. The ref has blown the final whistle. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Plymouth PL6 5AJ Tel: 01752 303830.
Douglas George THOMAS
Douglas George THOMAS
On Thursday, December 19, passed away peacefully at Pine Trees Care Home, Douglas aged 86 years of Camborne. A beloved husband of Marlene, much loved Dad of Caroline and Andrew, a dear Gramps of Alexander and Sofia, and step father to Sharon, Michael and Andrew. Douglas was loved, admired and respected by so many; family, friends and neighbours. Funeral service will be held at Troon Methodist Church on Friday, January 10, at 11am. Family flowers only, donations if so desired for Diabetes UK and the Troon Methodist Chapel Restoration Fund by retiring collection or c/o David Hendy & Sons Funeral Directors Treswithian, Camborne, TR14 7NW. Tel no. 01209 612025.
Daphne Lou THOMAS
of St Hilary Daphne passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, at RCH Treliske, aged 84 years. Dearest mum of Andrew, Richard and Wendy, a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service on Tuesday, January 14, at St Hilary Parish Church at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, donations welcomed for Cornwall Hospice Care (St Julias) and may be given by retiring collection at the service, or sent c/o Funeral Directors, L. Blewett and Son Carn Tremayne, Praze Camborne. TR14 9PG Tel: 01209 831652.
Christine WALKER
Following the passing of our beloved mum/step-mum, Chris Walker, on Tuesday, December 3. The Funeral service will take place at The Minster Church of St Andrews, Plymouth on Friday, January 10, at 11am, thence a private cremation at The Park Crematorium. We hope as many of you as possible will join us to help say goodbye to a remarkable woman. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK – Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848.
Peter WESTCOTT
Passed away at Hatchmoor Nursing Home, Torrington on December 14, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of Flo, dear dad to Mandy and Charlie and father-in-law to Robin. Funeral service to be held at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Wednesday, January 8, at 1.40pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Prostate Cancer UK may be made by retiring collection or sent to R Gist & Son 18 Castle Street Torrington, EX38 8EZ.
In Memoriams
Jean COBB
01.10.36 – 27.12.19 Devoted wife of John, loving mother to Len. Rest in peace, till we meet again.
Teresa HARRISON (Nee White)
(Nee White) 1968 – 1999. My darling Daughter, it’s 25 years since you passed away. Thinking of you always, especially today. Love Dad x x x
Mike NEIL
December 26, 2011. The month of December comes with regret. The day, the hour, I will never forget. Tears in my eyes I can wipe away, but the grief in my heart will always stay. You were a good man Forever yours, Jan xxx ETERNAL LOVE
Michael John OPIE
Treasured memories of a dear son, dad and brother, who passed away on the December 28, 2018. As time unfolds another year, memories keep you ever near, silent thoughts of times together, hold memories that will last for ever. We miss you in so many ways, we miss the things you used to say, and when old times we do recall, it’s then we miss you most of all. Mum, Dad and Family.
Acknowledgements
Margaret Daphne Jean PEARCE
Fondly known as Jean, St Columb Major. Many friends gathered with family members in The Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium for the service and thanks giving for the life of Jean. Widow Gorden d’cd. Jean died peacefully aged 92 years old on December 8, at Kimberley Care Home, Newquay. Family mourners attended Stephanie and Pete, Kay and Dave Grandchildren Marc and Laura, Joanne and Chris, Kirsty and Marc, Steven and Jess. Cousin Hilary and David Jean was much loved and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends, including her Great Grandchildren Millie, Ellie, Jake, Oscar, Hattie, Amelia, Oliver and Connie. Much appreciation to the Licensed Lay Minister, Philip Tremain who took the service and to Laura Henwood, Henwoods Funeral Directors.
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