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 23 funeral notices left for people who either lived in the city, or had links to it and have died recently.
The messages, placed between January 4 and January 10, provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There were also six in memoriams.
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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
Stella Marie BLYTH (née Horgan, née Pepperell)
Passed away peacefully with her family with her, aged 91, on 22nd December 2024. Now reunited with Patrick and Keith. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her. The family would like to thank Chatworth Home for all the love and care they gave Stella. Funeral is to take place at The Park Crematorium, Room 2, on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Alzheimers UK, if desired. Rest in peace now Mum, from your loving daughters, Paula, Susan, Jill, Joan, Bridget and partners, and all your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. God Bless xx Wyatt Brothers 5-7 Durnford Street, Plymouth PL1 3QJ Tel: 01752 600437.
Alan COLEMAN
Alan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on 29th December 2024 in Derriford Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved father of Lianne and Stephen, grandfather to Tom, Freddie, Daisy, Evelyn and Mabel and friend to many. A service of celebration for Alan’s life will be held at midday on Thursday 23rd January in Ceremony Room 1, the Park Crematorium, 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth PL7 1UQ. Family, friends and all who wish to pay their respects are warmly invited to join us for the service or afterwards at The Cafe at the Park to share memories and raise a glass. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Luke’s Hospice charity. Alan wanted us to celebrate his life so please wear anything you like to his memorial, there’s no need for sombre or black attire.
Carol EATON
After a long illness, passed away peacefully at home on Monday 16th December 2024, aged 72 years. Loving partner to Gerald. Beloved mum to Gavin and Mark. Mother-in-law to Sharon and Maddy. Grandmother of Jessica, Amy, Ada, Isaac, Lucy and Xander. Will be missed by all that knew her. Funeral Service at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1 Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ. Monday 13th January 2025 at 11:00am. Family flowers only please Donations if desired for St Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848.
Mark FRICKER
Passed away peacefully at home on 17th December 2024 aged 45 years. Beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and dad. The battle is over, fought like no other with strength and determination all the way. Now with your brother Andrew until we all meet again. “Words are few, thoughts are deep, memories of you we will always keep” Funeral service at St Mary’s Church, Plympton on Tuesday 14th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. donations if desired for St Luke’s Hospice may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Ivybridge, PL21 0DB Tel: 01752 690909.
Shirley Ann FRIEND
Passed away on 15th December 2024. Wife to Ted and a loving Mum to Susan, Martyn and Paul. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral to take place on Monday 13th January 2024 at The Park Crematorium – 2.30pm. The wake for friends and family is scheduled for 13th Jan 4pm at The Queens Arms, Tamerton Foliot. Flowers welcome, donations if desired to The Mare and Foal Sanctuary. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ.
Nick FURLONG
Passed away suddenly on the 15th December 2024. A loving Husband, Dad, Son, Brother and best friend, Nick will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to take place on Saturday 11th January at Glynn Valley Crematorium – 11.30am. Family flowers only but donations in lieu, if desired, to The Wolves and Humans Foundation. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ.
Mary GLOVER
At home on Tuesday 3rd December 2024, Mary, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill Loving mum to Keith and the late Kevin. Mum-in-law to Pamela, Gran to Emma and Adam Great gran to Jack, Lily and Alfie. Funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Plympton on Thursday 16th January at 11.00, thence The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1, Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ at 12.00pm Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Help for Heroes may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848.
Leslie HANCOCK
Lesley sadly passed away on 24th December 2024 at home. Loved by all of his friends and family and will be dearly missed. Funeral to be held on 23rd January at 11.30am at The Park Crematorium (Room 2). Donations if desired to St John’s Ambulance. All enquiries to Plymouth & District Funeral Services, Tel. 01752 407100.
Joyce HILL
Peacefully in her sleep at Merafield View Care Home on 1st January 2025 aged 99 years. Beloved wife of Richard (deceased), and a much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. A ceremony to celebrate Joyce’s life will take place at The Park Crematorium Ceremony Room One at 11.00am on Wednesday 22nd January. No flowers, by request, however donations in lieu, if so desired, to support the work of St Luke’s Hospice may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk Enquiries to Earl of Plymouth PL2 3AA 01752 605550.
Peter (Pete) HOWLETT
Passed away peacefully in Plymouth after a short illness on Sunday 15th December 2024 aged 91 years Devoted husband to Margaret ‘Maggie’ (deceased). Loving father to David, Deborah, Daniel and Peter and father-in-law to Stephanie, Richard, Siobhan and Charmaine. Proud and cherished grandfather to Tom and Oliver. Adored brother to Gloria (deceased) and Bill (deceased). Fondly remembered uncle, cousin and brother-in-law. A life well lived and well loved and his memory will endure. A gentleman and a character who will be profoundly missed by all his family and friends. Forever in our hearts. A celebration of Peter’s life is to be held at The Park, Plymouth Crematorium (Ceremony Room 2), Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Friday 17th January 2025 at 12.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, can be made in aid of Macmillan Nurses – there will be a donation box at the service. All enquiries to: Coop Funeralcare 72 Victoria Road St Budeaux Plymouth PL5 1RF Telephone 01752 362222.
Fondest memories Peter. Truly a legend. Rest in peace. Janet, John and James.
Phyllis Jean KNOWLES (Nee Brokenshire)
Passed away on 18th December 2024. Aged 91 years. Much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A cherished lady who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 1.30pm. Either flowers or donations if desired for Age UK may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service Saltash, PL12 6AB Tel: 01752 848838.
Anna Frances LOMAN
Passed away peacefully on 31st December 2024 at Devonshire House Care Home, aged 91 years. Devoted wife to David. Dearly loved mother to Diana, Linda and Michelle and mother in law to Alan, Peter and Jon. Treasured nanny to Jamie, Connor, Alex, Annabel, Sam and Georgia. Also, a great nanny to Teddy. Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium on Monday 20th January at 15.30 hrs. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Your strength and courage inspired us all. We were blessed to have you in our lives. Co Op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ.
Reginald Harry MATTOCK
Passed away peacefully on 29th December 2024. Reunited with Sylvia, a loving Dad to Paul and Andrew, a much loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral to take place at The Park on Wednesday 22nd January – chapel 1 at 12pm. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to Dementia UK. Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ 01752303830.
Andrew John PATERSON
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Andrew John Paterson, otherwise known as Andy to his friends and family and Paddy to those that will have known him from his earlier days at Plymstock School or from his 40 years of service to the Great Western Railway. Andy passed away unexpectedly on Sunday 15th December 2024, aged 64 years. Dearly loved partner to Myra, much loved dad to Natalie and Amy, proud grandad to Nylah, Jude and Joseph, treasured brother to Sue, cousin to Rosa, Melvin and Janice, nephew to Margaret, uncle to Rob and Lawrence and a great friend to many. Andy will sadly be missed by all of his family and friends and will be fondly remembered for his strong will, friendly nature and his dry and sometimes wicked sense of humour. The funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony Room 1) Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Friday 17th January 2025 at 3:00pm followed by a celebration at The Brook Inn, 33 Longbrook Street, Plympton, PL7 1NJ. Family, friends and all who wish to pay their respects to Andy are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate Andy’s life and give him the send off he deserves. We hope Andy will be smiling down on us with a twinkle in his eye and a pint in his hand. Donations made in Andy’s memory will benefit the work of The British Heart Foundation, and can be made by visiting andrew-paterson.muchloved.com All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.
John David PATON
Passed away peacefully on 10th December 2024 at Mount Gould Hospital, aged 101 years. Former Chief Petty Officer in The Royal Navy. Beloved husband of Alma. Proud father of John Gordon, and much loved brother, uncle, friend and father-in-law. A private funeral service will take place. All enquiries please to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438.
Mavis Violet Mary PHILPOT
Passed away suddenly after a short illness on Wednesday 18th December 2024 at The Lawns Nursing Home aged 95 years. Formerly of Kent. Beloved wife of the late John. Treasured Mum, Nanny and Great Nanny. She will be sadly missed by us all. Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 2:30pm. Either flowers or donations if desired sent direct to a charity of your own choice. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676.
Barbara May PROSSER (Vickery)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 21st December 2024, aged 87 years at The Underhill Residential Home. Beloved Wife of Sydney (Deceased), Mother of Philip (Deceased), Sister of Denis (Deceased), Tony and Roger, and Mother-in-Law of Jackie. Funeral to be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Monday 20th January 2025 at 15:00. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made online or via retiring collection, in aid of The International Spinal Research Trust (1151015). All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plymstock (01752) 482900.
Edna Shirley PROUT
Peacefully passed away on Saturday, 4th January, 2025, at Manor House Care Home. Reunited with husband, Ron (deceased). Dearly loved Mum to Stephen and Michael, Mother-in-Law to Andrea and Karen, loving Nan to Kelly, Hannah, Laura and Great Nan to Oliver. You will be sadly missed but not forgotten. Special thanks to all the staff for the love, care and kindness given to Edna at Manor Care Home. Funeral on Monday 27th January 2025, 1.30 pm at the Park Crematorium, Room 2. Donations if desired are for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust. Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419.
Jo SABERTON
Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd December 2024 aged 88 years Beloved wife of John Loving mother to Jane and Helen and mother-in-law of Roger Wonderful Grandma to Lucy, Tom, Isobel and Phoebe You will always be forever in our hearts and precious memories Funeral service at St Peter and St Paul Church, Ermington, PL21 9NJ on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 11:00am Thence The Park Crematorium 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth, PL7 1UQ Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for South Western Counties Cat Club and Modbury Caring may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Ivybridge, PL21 0DB Tel: 01752 690909.
Fredrick Alfred TUCKER
Passed away peacefully at Mount Gould Hospital on Sunday 29th December 2024, aged 81 years. Loving father to Lexine, Michelle and Shaun, and a loving grandad and great grandad. Loving brother and brother in law to Sylvia, Maureen and Ken. Sleep tight Dad xxx Funeral service to take place at Plymouth Crematorium at The Park, Ceremony Room 2 on Monday 20th January 2025 at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Marie Curie and St Luke’s Hospice. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.
Ronald Arthur (Ron) WEST
Ron’s family are sad to announce his passing following a fall at home. Ron passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on Saturday 14 December. Husband to Betty West (deceased). Father to Helen & Derek. Ex husband to Madeleine West (deceased), Grandad to Sarah, Emma and Matt. Great Granda to Elliot. Ron was a past Master at St Maurice Lodge no 1855. Ron had recently received a certificate for 50 years as a Freemason. He will be fondly remembered for his caring qualities and his ability to get things done! The funeral service will be held on Friday 17 January at 11.30 am at Elburton Methodist Church. Family and friends are warmly invited to the celebration of his life, which will take place at the Lodge, Plympton after at 12:30 pm, following the burial at Drake Memorial Park, Plympton. Finally at peace now, with his creator. Forever on our hearts. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Maurice Lodge. https://ronwest.muchloved.com Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton, PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419.
Howard WHEAT
Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on 17th December, 2024 aged 78 years. Beloved husband to Yvonne, loving dad to John, Francine and Gaz, much loved grandad to Morgan, Clayton, Sam, Ben, Kea, Tiegan, Dana and Cameron. Also, great grandad to Essie, Braydn, Delilah, Reeva-Rae and Ivan. Father-in-law to Manny, Leanne and John’s partner, Sally. Also, sister and brother-in-law Marlene and Peter, from Holland, Val, Tony and family. Loved and missed by all that knew him. Funeral service will take place at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony Room 2) on Tuesday, 14th January at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. All other enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare 61 Exeter Street Plymouth PL4 0AH Tel. 01752 303800.
Joan Margaret WILLIAMSON (née Rogers, formerly Warwick)
Peacefully on 19th December 2024 at Mount Gould Hospital after a brief illness, aged 93 years. Devoted wife of Ray (deceased) and Bob (deceased). Precious mum of Carol Dawn, Linda and Carol Anne. Loving mother-in-law of Paul (deceased), Gordon, Mark and Nigel. Treasured Gran and nan of Neil, Mark, Mike, Phil, Gemma, Richard, Victoria, Gemma, Diane, Vicky, Ashleigh, Jon and Sarah. Adored great gran of her ten great grandchildren. Forever in our hearts. Thank you for all those wonderful years. Funeral service to be held at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony Room 2), Merafield Road, Plympton PL7 1UQ on Monday 13th January 2025 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Marie Curie may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson, Plymstock, PL9 9BR Tel: 01752 404042.
In Memoriams
Christine BLACKALLER (Brown)
You remain in our hearts and minds and not one day passes without your loss being felt. Your presence in our lives is missed so deeply by Rhys, Danny and all family and friends.
Paul CUNNINGHAM
Precious memories of our beloved brother Paul. If only we could see you smile and hear you sing again. If only we could reach out to you and bring you home again. Give Mum, Dad and Grandad a big hug from us all. Love and miss you always. God bless. Love Mum (deceased), Dad (deceased), Simon, Poppy and all your loving Family. x x x
Jean Emily FAULKNER
Mum, the tears in my eyes I wipe away, but the heartache of losing you will always stay. Still loved, still missed every day. Love daughter Diane and Britta xx xx
Our dear Mum, another year has passed without you but we have lots of happy memories of you. Still loved and missed so very much. Your loving daughter Val and Bob xx xx
You will Always be my Brightest Star Quietly Today your Memories I Treasure Missing you Always, forgetting you never Forever Loving Daughter Linda xxx
Robert HUGHES
A wonderful Dad, doting Grandad and caring brother-in-law. You are greatly missed more and more as each year passes. Your love and warmth will be forever in our hearts. With all our love, Laura, Shelley, Helayna, Alana and Andrew.
A loving husband, Always in my thoughts, you will hold my heart forever. Missing you always, Lynn.
Christine PARSLEY (Escott)
You remain in our hearts every day, you were the centre of our family so you are missed by them all. Roy.
Barbara Ann YOUNG
6th January 1988. Loving wife to John, loving mother to Lee, Marc and John. Always remembered.
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.
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