Heartfelt messages have been paid to 27 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 25 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 December 28 and January 3 provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There were also two in memoriam messages for loved ones no longer with us.
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
Of West Pennard Passed away peacefully on Thursday 19th December 2024, aged 82 years. A dearly loved husband to Pauline, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A Funeral Service to be held at The Pavilion, Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY on Friday 24th January 2025 at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only. Donations (in lieu) made payable to Dementia UK may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY. Tel. 01458 831020
Died very suddenly at home on the 23rd of December 2024, aged 60. Husband, Brother, Uncle, Great-Uncle, Godfather and friend to many Born in Gloucester but latterly enjoyed life in Bristol, then Whitehaven He is survived by his devoted husband, Niall, sister, Jayne, nephew, Boyd, and great-nephew, Jordan. The funeral will be on Wednesday the 15th of January 2025 at 11:15 am at Distington Hall Crematorium, Distington, Workington, Cumbria CA14 4QY.
Sadly passed away on Saturday 23rd November 2024, aged 83 years. A Church Service will take place on Monday 6th January 2025, at Wesley Church, Frome at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Colin for Dorothy House Hospice, can be left in a collection box at the service. William Adlam Funeral Service 68A Locks Hill, Frome, BA11 1NH.
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 11th December 2024, aged 80 years. A much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at St Andrew’s Church, Mells, on Tuesday 14th January, at 11.00am. Family flowers only, please, but donations for Ovarian Cancer Action and Myeloma UK may be sent to Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors, R20 Marshall Way, Commerce Park, Frome BA11 2FE (01373 476277).
Of Wells, Somerset. Passed away peacefully at home on 18th December 2024, aged 73 years. A dearly loved wife of Haydn, adored mother of Glenn and Emma, beloved grandmother, sister and friend to many. Margaret will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Christ Church in Coxley on Friday 17th January at 1.00pm. There will be additional parking available for the church service at Wells Reclamation. Followed by a cremation at Mendip Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family Flowers only please. However, if you are able, please make a donation to St Margaret’s Hospice (Somerset). These 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, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY. For all enquiries please call 01458 831020.
(of Stoke Sub Hamdon) Passed away peacefully in Yeovil District Hospital on the 19th December 2024, aged 83 years. A very much loved Wife, Mum, Nanny and Great Nanny. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 15th January 2025, 12noon at Yeovil Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Suzanne for Dementia Research UK and The Palliative Care Team, 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 Dementia Research UK or Yeovil Hospital Charity)
Very sadly passed away on Tuesday 3rd December 2024, aged 60 years. Devoted Son of Pete and Jan. Much-loved Partner of Donna. A loving Father and Grandfather. Dearly missed by his loving family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 10th January 2025 at 2:30pm. Donations, if desired, may be sent for ‘Sunflowers Suicide Support’ or ‘Whiteshill PCC’ c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.
(Nee West) Passed away peacefully on 10th December aged 95 years Dearly loved mum of Stephen and Claire, daughter in law Jenny and son in law Kevin. Nan of Kimberley, Leigh-Ann, Jordan, and Bethany. Great grandmother of 5. She will be greatly missed. Funeral Service will take place on Monday 20th January 2025 at the Hilltop Chapel, Haycombe Cemetery at 11am followed by burial. Family flowers only, donations in lieu in memory of Pamela are being received for Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance Service may be left in the donation box on the day or donated online. All enquires to G F Hunt, 41 Livingstone Road, Bath BA2 3PH 01225 424376
Of Stawley, Wellington passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 15th December 2024, aged 90. A beloved husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. The funeral service will take place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Stawley, TA21 0HP on Friday 17th January 2025 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations to be shared between Stawley Church and Cancer Research UK may be made by retiring collection or sent c/o the funeral directors: H Tredwin & Son, 15 & 17 North Street, Wellington, TA21 8LX.
(Stan) Late of Odd Down. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 12th December 2024 aged 82 years at Cedar Park Care Home, Bath. Dearly loved husband of Margaret and much loved father of Melanie, Julian and Rachel and grandchildren Toni, Harry, Ross, Jessica, Conor, Tom and Caitlin. Will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 1pm at the Hilltop Chapel at Haycombe Cemetery followed by burial. Donations in memory of Stan are being received for Parkinson’s UK and can be left in the box at the service or donated online. All enquires to G F Hunt Funeral Directors, 41 Livingstone Road, Bath BA2 3PH 01225 424376
Des Loving husband of the late Patricia, Dad to Maria, Grandad to Kirsten, Jo and Erin and Great Grandad to Florence, Lochlan and Winifred and father-in-law to Lance. A special individual to all members of his family Died peacefully at his home in South Molton on Friday 13th December 2024. A celebration of his life will take place at North Devon Crematorium, Rowan Chapel on Thursday 9th January at 11am. Donations only, in Des’s memory, are being collected to support South Molton Town Band. He was a unique character who brought love and fun to all our lives. Rest in peace now XXX
Of Woolavington, passed peacefully away on 19th December 2024 aged 94 years. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. Funeral Service at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Tuesday, 14th January 2025 at 10:00 am. No flowers please, donations if desired may be made online via this notice in the donation box below or cheques made payable to Mare and Foal Sanctuary may be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY.
(Mike) Passed away peacefully at the RUH on Tuesday 17th December 2024 aged 91. Much loved Dad of David and (the late) Ann. Father-in-law of Alison and (the late) Neil. Grandfather of Ed, Bryher and Jack and Great-grandfather to Harvey, Olivia, Elijah, Freya and Nicholas. He will be remembered with much love. Funeral service will be held at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 12 noon. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Mike can be made out to Dorothy House Hospice c/o W F Dolman & Son, 9 Walcot Terrace, Bath BA1 6AB.
Of Street Passed away peacefully on 19th December 2024 at home, aged 97 years. Christine will be dearly missed by her children, Jane, Sheila, John and Paul and by all of her family and friends. Reunited again with her beloved husband Glen. Christine’s Funeral Service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Street on Thursday 9th January at 11:00am, followed by a cremation service at Yeovil Crematorium at 12:40pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for British Heart Foundation may 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.
Of Burnham-on-Sea passed peacefully away on December 19th, 2024, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late David, Mum, Sister, Nanny, and Great Nanny. She will be sadly missed. A Private interment will take place. Friends are invited to celebrate Margaret’s life at 12.00noon on Friday January 3rd, at The Orchard Inn, West Huntspill. Donations, if desired, for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, may be given online at ashleyedwards.co.uk or sent to Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors, 10 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AF Telephone 01278 7943041.
Doug born 31/05/38 died peacefully at home on Thursday 5th December 2024 aged 86 years. Sadly missed by all his family and friends here and in Melbourne, Australia. A service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on the 7th January 2025 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to support Prostate Cancer UK. For all other enquiries please contact Coop Funeral Care on 0117 9642722.
Of Street, formerly of Glastonbury. Passed peacefully away on 26th December 2024, aged 58 years. A much loved Son of the late Harley and Eileen Rolls, Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle and Friend, who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service at Mendip Crematorium on Monday 20th January 2025 at 11:30am. Family flowers only or please make a donation in memory of Paul directly to a charity of your choice. Enquiries to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY. Tel. 01458 831020.
Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd December 2024, aged 96 years. Dearest husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Memorial service to be held at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Wells on Thursday 16th January at 2pm. No flowers please, but donations for St. Cuthbert’s Church & R.N.L.I. may be left at the service or forwarded to: W. B. Gibbs & Sons, Funeral Directors, Riverside, Henton, Wells, BA5 1PD.
(Terry) Passed away peacefully at St Teresa’s Nursing Home after a short illness at the RUH on December 24th 2024 aged 89 years. Fondly remembered by brothers Bob and Pete, and many nephews and nieces. Funeral service for family members only to be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Wednesday 15th January at 12pm. Donations in aid of Cancer Research UK may be sent to Clarkson’s Independent Funeral Directors 7 Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road Bath BA1 3DF 01225 426822
Passed Away on 17th December 2024 aged 95 years. Will be dearly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral to be held at Our Lady Help of Christians and St Denis Church, Torquay On Monday 13th January 2025 at 10am followed by Committal at Torquay Crematorium, Hele Road, Torquay at 11.30am Family flowers only, However, Donations in loving memory of Veronica are to Camphill Village Trust, St. Albans. Torbay and District Funeral Service 11 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SB 01803 315005
Mary passed away peacefully on the 14th December 2024 aged 94 years. A much loved wife and mum, she will be greatly missed by all her family. A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held on Friday 10th January at Sedgemoor Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Monica’s Trust may be sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS. Tel: 01934 842945 Donations and personal tribute may also be left at https://cvgower.co.uk/funeral-announcements/
Peacefully passed away on 17th December 2024 Aged 73 at Pondsmead Residential and Nursing Home. Much Loved Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Diana will be greatly missed. Funeral to take place at Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium in Bath on Monday 13th January 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Flowers Welcomed Donations may be made in Diana’s memory to Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquires to Co-op Bath, Pulteney Road BA2 4HP 01225 314304
of Cannington formerly of Greinton passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on Saturday 14th December 2024 aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Wendy, Alison and Michael, dear mother-in-law of Kate and Adam and a loving grandmother of Hannah, Jared, Charlie, Rebecca, Elissa and Scarlett who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Macular Society 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.
(formerly of Ilminster) Passed away in Yeovil District Hospital on the 20th December 2024 aged 86 years. A private service will take place. Donations in memory of Rhona for Yeovil Heartbeat 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 the charity)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 28th December after a long but brave battle with Dementia, aged 87 years. Former employee of Horstmann Gear Company for 49 years. Beloved Husband of Andrea. Loving Dad to Sarah and Julie. Proud Grampy to Oscar and Louis. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Sleep well John. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 16th January 2025, 12.00 noon at Haycombe Crematorium, Valley Chapel. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired are being received for Dementia UK and may be sent to Clarkson’s Independent Funeral Directors 7 Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road Bath BA1 3DF 01225 426822
In Memoriams
Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Will never be forgotten. Love Mike, Caroline, Rosie and Molly
5th January, 2003 The birds, the trees, the sun, the sea, they all remind me of you, and if I could have just one wish today, it would be to walk the beach with you, just like we loved to do. Love always Wendy
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
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