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Plymouth funeral notices for 35 loved ones no longer with us

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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. The below notices have been placed into the Plymouth Herald between May 20 and May 26.

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, click here.

Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week. Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one.

Death Notices

Doris Irene BATTY

Passed away on Friday 19th May 2023 at Selkirk House, aged 95 years. Loving wife to Harry (deceased). Beloved mother to Linda and Wendy. Mum-in-law to Will and Gary (deceased). Grandmother to Martin (deceased) and Tim. Great grandmother to Jessica. Always in our hearts Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Plympton on Wednesday 31st May at 12.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society - Plymouth & District Branch may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848

Roy Francis (Bomber) BOURNE

(Bomber) From Bishopsmead, Tavistock Passed away peacefully on the 2nd May 2023 at Derriford Hospital, Aged 76 years. Reunited with his loving wife Patricia. Stepfather, friend and guiding light to Simeon and Amanda. Stepfather-in-law to Alison and Colin. Treasured grandad to Sophie, Emily, Hannah, Jack and Harry. Beloved brother to Betty and Eileen. Dear brother-in-law to Connie. Funeral service to take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Thursday 1st June at 12:15. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for: We Remember Submariners Either by retiring collection or at www.we-remember-submariners.com All enquiries to Coop Funeral Care Crownhill 12-14 Morshead Road PL65AJ (01752)303830

Olive Mabel COLEMAN (nee Thorning)

(nee Thorning) Wife of Anthony John (deceased), beloved mother of Michael, Elizabeth, Jane and Lucy. Private gathering will be held for well-wishers on the evening of Thursday 25th May, for details please contact Walter C Parson, Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

George William COLTON

Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 7th May 2023 aged 90. Beloved husband of Betty and father of Peter, John and daughter in law Ilona. Loving Grandad of Freddie and Daisy May. Private cremation at his request. At rest.

Joseph (Joe) COLWILL

(Joe) Dad I'm going to miss you so much. You're in God's hands now. I love you Dad Rest in Peace Your son Patrick.

Sheila COX

Sheila passed away peacefully at home on the 12th May 2023, aged 88 Wife to Bill (Deceased) Loving Mother to Allyn, Kevin, Gareth, Robert. Mother inlaw to Anne, Mary-Ann, Karen and Sarah. Grandma to Jamie, Tilly, Nikita, Darren, Shaun, Rosie, Jessica, Jean-Luke, Scott and Rebecca, and all of her great grandchildren. Forever in our thoughts, always in our hearts. Family flowers only, and donations if desired can be made to Dementia UK The funeral will take place at Efford Crematorium on Tuesday 6th June 2023 at 2pm All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill 01752 303830

Pauline CURTIS

Passed away peacefully on the 27th April 2023, aged 86 years. A beloved Wife of Aubrey. Mother of Heather and Nigel, Grandmother of Ben, Matthew, Megan, Chris & Rachel. Great Grandmother of Elena, Hazel and Kezia. Pauline will be sadly missed by all who knew her, but she is now home with her Lord and Saviour. Funeral service at Efford Crematorium for family only. Service of Thanksgiving at the Minster Church of St Andrew, Plymouth on Friday 16th June at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations for the St Andrew Church Mission Fund, may be made by retiring collection. Enquiries to Co-op Funeral care, 61. Exeter Street PLYMOUTH. PL4 0AH Tel: 01752 303800

Anna Marie DECKER

Passed away 27th February 2023. Beloved wife to Udo (deceased), now re-united. Will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to be held Monday 5th June 2023 at Weston Mill Crematorium at 2pm. Enquiries to: Knapman Family Independent Funeral Directors 20 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL4 7AA 01752 603552 info@knapmanfamilyltd.co.uk

Ian DEVINE

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 2nd May 2023. Loved dearly and greatly missed by all of his family. Funeral service to be held at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Cornwood on Tuesday 30th May at 12 noon, followed by a private cremation. Family and friends are welcome to join us at Welbeck Manor, Sparkwell following the church service. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848

Beryl DUFFIE

Beryl 94 died peacefully on 30th April 2023 at Derriford Hospital. Beryl leaves children Ian and Kathryn, daughter-in-law Jannet, grandchildren Rachel, Jonathan and Alexander and great granddaughter Philippa. Funeral service at Efford Crematorium on 26th May 2023 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations welcome by retiring collection at the funeral service for The Stroke Association. Enquiries to Co op Funeralcare, Tel 01752 303830.

Nick ELLIOTT

On 14th May 2023, aged 60 years. Loved son of Dena and Bob (deceased), brother of Mark, Tim, Mike, Richard and Alison (deceased). Be at peace, son of Gondor. A ceremony to celebrate Nick's life will take place at Efford Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 14th June at 12.15pm Enquiries to Earl of Plymouth PL2 3AA 01752 605550

Joe (Geoffrey) ELLISON

of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire & formerly of Saltash Joe passed away peacefully at home on the 19th May, 2023 aged 80 years. Much loved, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service, Thursday 8th June, 2.30pm at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, SA67 8UD. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Joe can be made via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Joe-Ellison. All enquiries to Roy Folland & Son Funeral Directors (01437) 763821.

Joyce GRAY

Passed away at Amberley House on Sunday 7th May 2023, aged 94 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Efford Crematorium on Tuesday 30th May at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848

Colin GREENSLADE

Peacefully at Derriford Hospital on 13th May 2023, aged 84. Loving husband of Lorna. Dearly loved dad of Louise and father-in-law of Andrew. Much loved grandad of Sophie and Matthew. Funeral service at Weston Mill Crematorium on Wednesday 31st May at 10.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Stroke Association may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848

Herbert George (George) JONES

(George) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 14th May 2023, aged 92 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service to take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Thursday 1st June 2023 at 10:30am. Casual dress to be worn please. Family flowers only, however, donations in lieu can be left by retiring collection for Alzheimer's Research UK or sent directly to the charity. Co-op Funeralcare, 152 Albert Road, Devonport PL2 1AQ TEL:01752 565102

Dennis Roy Steptoe KING

30th September 1926 - 24th April 2023 Aged 96 years. Beloved husband of Jean (Deceased), loving father to Vanessa Will be greatly missed by his beloved family and all who knew him. Funeral Service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on the 30th May 2023 at 11:30am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Battersea Cats and Dogs Home Coop Funeralcare Ermedale Chapel Fore Street Ivybridge Devon Tel: 01752 690890

John MCHENRY

John passed away peacefully at Butterfly Lodge, Plymouth on the 14th May 2023, aged 84. Husband to Diane. Brother to Alan. Father to John, Christopher, Ian. Stepfather to Nicola and Grandad to Ryan. John was an Ex Marine and served for 9 years. Forever in our thoughts, always in our hearts. Family flowers only, and donations if desired can be made to Butterfly Lodge, Plymouth, PL5 2EW, where John received excellent care. The funeral will take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Wednesday 7th June 2023 at 2.45pm. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill 01752 303830

Patrick William (Paddy) MIDDLETON

(Paddy) Passed away unexpectedly at home on 17th April 2023, aged 67 years. Will be greatly missed. Funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Friday 2nd June at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for UNICEF may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

Natasha Claire MURRAY

Our beloved Tasha passed away on 11th May 2023 at Derriford Hospital aged 49. Much loved daughter of Janet (deceased) dearest sister to Samantha, Dad Gerald. Much loved niece of Jenny, Terry, Glynis and Steve and all her cousins. Most grateful thanks to all the staff at Pendeen past and present who cared for Tasha with love and dignity. Will be very much missed Tashas funeral is to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Tuesday 6th June at 2pm, donations in her memory are for St Lukes Hospice and can be taken by retiring collection.

Victor James (Vic) OLSEN

(Vic) Passed away peacefully on 4th May 2023. Dearly loved husband of Helen, father to Catherine, Angie and Marie, grandad to Benjamin, Molly, Bill, Libby and Rosie, and great-grandad to Oli. Funeral service to take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on 1st June 2023 at 11.30am. All friends and family welcome. No need for black or formal attire. Donations if desired to St. Luke's Hospice, Plymouth.

Philip Michael (MBE) PARKER

(MBE) Passed away suddenly after a short illness on 13th April 2023 at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, aged 92 years. Formerly of Leicester. Loving husband of Sheila. Dearly loved father of Melanie, Michelle, Sarah and Philip. Proud grandfather of Victoria, Emma, Rhys, Katie, Emily, Edward and Henry. A private service will be held at Efford Crematorium on 24th May 2023. Walter C Parson Salisbury House 11 Tothill Avenue St Judes Plymouth PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438

Jean Winifred Margaret PERKIN

Passed away peacefully on the 4th May 2023 at Derriford Hospital aged 92 years. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Thursday 1st June 2023 at 1:15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

Ronald Samuel Stevenson (Ron) PUTT

(Ron) Passed away peacefully on 10th may 2023 at Derriford Hospital, aged 92 years. Devoted husband to Joyce (deceased) Dearly loved father to Wendy and father in law to Gary. Treasured grandfather to Katie and Tom. Funeral service to take place at Efford crematorium on Wednesday 31st May at 2pm. Will be sadly missed but will remain forever in our hearts. Coop Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL65AJ 01752 303830

Joyce SHELDON

Passed away peacefully on 6th May, aged 71. Special Sister to Maria, Aunty to Emma, Rebecca and Sarah, and Great Aunty to Daniel, Sam, Jack, Matthew, Aster and Noah. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed. Funeral to be held on 1st June, 13.30 at St Thomas More Church, Bampfylde Way. All that knew her are welcome. Please wear what you feel comfortable in. Family flowers only and donations to the church would be greatly received.

Joyce Margaret SHELDON

Sadly taken from us on 6th May 2023, aged 71 years. Sister to Alwyn, Aunty to Paul. Joyce, now you are at peace. You will be sadly missed, RIP x.

Sadly passed away at Down House Nursing Home on Saturday 6th May 202, aged 71 years. Funeral service to take place at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Southway on Thursday 1st June at 1:15pm. Family flowers please. Donations, if desired, will be gratefully received for the St Thomas More Church Fund. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 12-14 Morshead Road, Crownhill, PL6 5AJ. Tel: (01752) 303830.

Martin SINFIELD

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Passed away peacefully at home on the 9th May 2023 after a fight with cancer aged 76. Much loved Partner of Cherry and Brother to Jean in New Zealand. Martin was a kind, well travelled, very funny gentleman with many interests including locomotives, wildlife and music. At peace now, no longer in pain. Funeral service at Ford Park Cemetery Chapel at 12.30 on Monday the 5th June followed by burial. Donations maybe left online for the Stroke Association or St Luke's Hospice. Wyatt Brothers Funeral Directors 5-7 Durnford Street Plymouth PL1 3QJ Tel: 01752 600437

Audrey Winifred STEWARD

Passed away aged 90 years on Monday 1st May at Asheborough House Care Centre, Saltash. Audrey's funeral will be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 30th May at 10:30am. Please make any memorial donations to Woodside Animal Welfare Trust:- woodsidesanctuary.org.uk. All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service Saltash PL12 6AB. Tel: 01752 848838.

Thomas Roy STRUTT-BASSETT

Passed peacefully, aged 100 years at The Elms Care Centre. Husband to Margarete (deceased) and Grace (deceased). Much beloved father to Gordon and Christopher. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him and his Brotherhood of Freemasons. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Callington, Thursday 1st June at 1.30pm. Donations in his memory to St Luke's Hospice by retiring collection. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Saltash Tel: 01752 303165

Thelma Rose Macey THOMAS (Formerly Ellis Nee Ray)

(Formerly Ellis Nee Ray) After a long struggle with Alzheimer's, peacefully passed away in her sleep. Mum to Linda, Janet, Patricia, Hazel and Sons-in-Law. Loving Grandmother to 12 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great great Grandson. Never Forgotten x Special thanks to all of the staff at Drake Nursing Home for their loving care and patience. Funeral service to take place on Friday 2nd June 2023 at St John's Church, Hooe at 10:00am followed by a private committal at Efford Crematorium. Coop Funeralcare 72 Pomphlett Road Plymstock Plymouth PL9 7BN 01752 482900

Jacqueline Lesley TREGARTHA

(nee Pilkington) Sadly Jackie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, aged 68 years on May 13. She was the beloved wife of Peter and mother to Melanie, Carmen and Andrew, grandmother to Courtney, Lewis, Caitlin, Hendrix, Kieran and Kristen, great-grandmother to Edison and the bump on the way. Jackie was born in Plymouth and moved to Accrington with her parents Olive and John when she was two-years old. She had nine brothers and one sister. Jackie married Peter in August 1973, Peter was in the Army so Jackie lived in Germany for 10 years, Hong Kong for two years and Northern Ireland for two and a half years, seeing a good bit of the world. She loved holidays and spent a lot of time in Greece (Rhodes, Crete, Zante and Corfu), also Portugal, The Norfolk Broads and Ayr in Scotland. Her pastimes/interests were her children, playing Bingo with her sister Elaine and she was partial to the odd tipple of Bacardi and Coke. She loved going for meals with friends and work colleagues. Jackie was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She will be sadly missed. Thank you for all the happy memories, they will live on with us forever. Jackie's funeral will take place on Tuesday, May 30 at Accrington Crematorium at 11am. Family flowers only please, but donations may be made to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Hyndburn Funeral Services, Queens Road, Accrington. All further enquiries tel 01254 233133.

Lilian Grace WARD (nee Ashton)

(nee Ashton) Passed away peacefully at Abbeyfield Hill House, Honiton, on 14th May 2023, after seven years of gentle care. Dearly loved aunt: she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 31st May at East Devon Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the RNLI by retiring collection or c/o Potburys Funeral Service 111 High Street, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8LB or online at www.potburys-funerals.co.uk

David Ross WELLINGTON

Passed away Monday 22nd May 2023. Loving brother to Eric and Ken (both deceased), brother-in-law to Heather, brother to Linda, brother-in-law to Tony. Rest in Peace.

Jean WHITE

On the 9th May, at home in Bere Ferrers. Aged 75 years. Wife of Roger, Mum to Martin, Andrew and Elly, Granny to Hiro, sister of Gerald. Teacher at Southway, Penlee, Plymouth College and Guide Dog puppy walker. Special thanks to Oncology at Derriford and the amazing supportive organisations that enabled Jean to be at home. Funeral service to be held on Friday 9th June 2pm in St Andrew's Church, Bere Ferrers, wind down afterwards in Bere Ferrers Social Club. Wear something purple if you can. Family flowers only please, but any donations to The Guide Dogs For The Blind would be welcome by retiring collection or via www.morrisbros.co.uk Enquiries to Morris Bros Funeral Directors, Lakeside, Tavistock, PL19 OAZ 01822 612023

Pamela Phyllis (Pam) WILES

(Pam) On Sunday 30th April 2023 passed peacefully away at Derriford Hospital. Loving wife, mum, grandmother & great grandmother. Will be sadly missed by all her family. God looked around His garden and found an empty space He looked upon the earth and found a tired face He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. The garden must be beautiful because He only takes the best. Funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Wednesday 7th June at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

Birthday Memoriams

Philip MULCAHY

Loving birthday wishes to our Philip. Always in our thoughts and hearts. Happy birthday wishes, always love you. Mum, Wayne, Pauline and Elaine XxxxxxxxxxxxxX

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