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 19 funeral notices left for people who either lived in the city, or had links to it and have died recently.
The messages, placed between December 28 and January 3, provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There were also three in memoriams and two birthday memoriams.
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
Derek John CAREY
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)
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.
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 God Mother 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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Peter RICHARDS
Peter died peacefully at Furzehatt Nursing Home on Saturday 7th December. Greatly loved by all his family and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. Peter’s funeral will be on Monday 6th January 2025, 12.00 Noon at St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Plymstock. Donations if desired are for Macmillan Cancer Care and St. Luke’s Hospice. Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors, Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton, PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419.
Peter RICHARDS
Peter died peacefully at Furzehatt Nursing Home on Saturday 7th December. Greatly loved by all his family and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. Peter’s funeral will be on Monday 6th January 2025, 11.00 am at St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Plymstock. Donations if desired are for Macmillan Cancer Care and St. Luke’s Hospice. Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors, Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton, PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419.
Cynthia Georgina ‘Jo’ ROSS (nee Prowse)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 21st December 2024 at The Elms Nursing Home, Saltash, aged 82 years. Loving Nan of Cameron and Ryan, Mum of Donna and Rachel. Gone but not forgotten. Funeral service at Plymouth Crematorium at The Park on Thursday 9th January 2025 at 10:30am, followed by a Memorial Service at St Stephen’s Church, Saltash at 11:30am. No black, bright colours only please. Everyone is welcome. Family flowers only. Donations in Jo’s memory to The Stroke Association by retiring collection. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Saltash Tel: 01752 303165.
Francis Richard RUNDLE
Passed away on Friday 27th December 2024 at Derriford Hospital, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Jean for 54 years. At peace now after much suffering. I will be completely lost without you, until we meet again, you will be forever in my thoughts. Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1 on 21st January 2025 at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired in Francis’ memory, to be shared between Southern Irish Terrier Society, Smooth Fox Terrier Association or West Highland White Terrier Club (England) . All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.
Elaine SEARLE
Elaine, passed away on 16th December aged 92 at Derriford Hospital after a short illness. Much loved mother of Martin, Caroline, Philip and Andrew, treasured grandmother to Hannah, Tom, Cara, Harry, Carew and Alastair and great grandmother to Max, Lilia and Robin. Beloved mother in law to Karen, Bryn, Nicky and Claire. There will be a family funeral service at Bodmin Crematorium on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 10.30am followed by a memorial service celebrating Elaine’s life open to all family and friends at St James Parish Church in Torpoint at midday, with refreshments in the Church hall following the service. Elaine asked for family flowers only and for any donations in lieu of flowers to be made to Marie Curie Cancer Care or MacMillan Cancer Support. These can be made direct or by clicking on the donate button at https://wcpltd.com/ and entering Elaine’s name.
John Frederick SMITH
Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on Friday 27th December 2024 aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Rosemary, father of Jonathan, Alison and Victoria, grandfather of Alex, Katie, Jessica, Daniel and Luke. Newsagent on Exeter Street, Plymouth, for many years. Funeral service to take place at Plymouth Crematorium at The Park, Ceremony Room 1, on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Plymouth Hospitals Charity. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.
Christine Ann (Chrissy) WALKER (Née Jeffery)
Aged 72 Years Passed peacefully at home on 19th December 2024. Beloved Mother to Sharon, Kelly & Sam. Devoted Grandmother to Jamie, Carlton, Josh, Nick, Morgan and Alfie. Cherished Great Nanny (Nanny in a wheelchair) to Tillie May & Lacey Rose. Until we meet again, Fly high our Angel XXX Christine’s ceremony will be held on Friday 10th January 2025 at 2pm St James The Less, Ham Drive, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2NJ. Family only to crematorium. Family flowers only by request please. Donations made in loving memory of Christine will aid St Luke’s Hospice (In appreciation of their excellent work). Family & friends are welcome to celebrate Christine’s life following her ceremony from 3pm at The Pennycross Sports Club, Ham Drive, Plymouth, Devon PL2 3NG.
Jacqueline WYATT
Jackie Wyatt, died 22 Dec 24 at Mount Gould Hospital. To my darling wife rest in peace now that the torment of dementia has gone, so please sleep soundly. You will be forever in our hearts, we will continue to look for your star in the night sky. Thank you for all the support, love and joy that you brought to our marriage. Thank you to all the staff at Derriford and Mount Gould hospitals for the care they gave my wife and thank you to our Eldertree family, Plymouth Dementia Pathway and Dementia Friendly Parishes for their love and support, through what has been very a difficult and trying time. Chris and K5
In Memoriams
Derek ALLEN
In loving memory of my dearly beloved husband Derek, who died 3rd January 2014. Ever loving Wife Barbara, Son Steven, Daughter-In-Law Nina, Granddaughter Rachel, Grandson Ross and Family x x God has you in His keeping, but I have you in my heart x x.
Robert Barry (Bob) DORRALL
In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away on 2 January 2019. A wonderful dad to Steven, Andrew and David, Papa to William and Isabelle. Dearly loved and greatly missed by Brenda. Loved always.
Sheila POCOCK (Bowrey)
In loving memory of my beautiful wife, Sheila, deeply missed by husband Frank, daughters Helen and Kathryn, and all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gone but not forgotten although we are apart, Your spirit lives within us, forever in our hearts. May her soul rest in peace.
Birthday Memoriams
Gerald Carew BATTISHILL
3rd January. Missing you on your birthday Dad, thinking of you always. Love Philip, Robert, Christine, Louise and Jessica xxxxx
Phyllis BRANCH
3rd January. A very special Mum and Gran. Lovingly remembered on this your birthday as always. No presents to give just our love for as long as we live. Missed so much Your ever loving Family xxxx
To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk.