Heartfelt tributes have been paid to people from all over Cornwall in the latest funeral and death notices. 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.
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Here are a selection of notices.
Stephen (Steve) Martin ANNEAR
Steve sadly and unexpectedly passed away on Saturday 20th May 2023 at RCH Treliske. He was a loving father to Adam and a dear friend to many. There will be a celebration of Steve’s life at the County Arms, Truro on Friday 23rd June at 2pm.
Margaret AYLETT
Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on 29th May 2023 at Treliske Hospital, Margaret Elizabeth, aged 89 years of St Austell. Beloved wife of the late Bill, loving mum of Graham, Sarah-Jane and Melanie, adored granny of Kevin, Kerry and Georgina, dear gg of Lanegan. Funeral service to be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Wednesday 21st June at 3.30pm. No flowers by request, donations, if desired, for RNLI c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service, 37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE Tel: 01726 65727 or by retiring collection at the service.
Jennifer Elizabeth BLEMINGS (Nee Duckham)
Passed away peacefully on 10th May 2023 aged 82 years at her home in France. Loving mum, gran and sister. Will be sadly missed by all. Private family service at Killivose, Camborne (date to be arranged). Enquiries to David Hendy Funeral Services.
Jenny BONNEY
On 1st June, 2023. Peacefully at R.C.H. Treliske Hospital with Pete by her side. Jen, aged 80 Years of St. Columb Major. Dearly loved Wife of Pete. Much loved Mum of Catherine and to her Grandchildren Dan, Jess, Freya & Ailla and to her Great-Grandchildren Lily, Amiya, Rhyley, Lexi & Oakley. Celebration for Jen’s life will be at The Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium, Truro on Wednesday 28th June at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations to The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary, Penryn via Donations link or at the service c/o T C Rogers & Son, Funeral Directors, School Hill, Padstow, PL28 8DT, 01841 532463 No Black, please wear something colourful.
Graham CROCKER
On Sunday 28th May 2023, peacefully at St Austell Community Hospital, Graham aged 90 years of Point, Devoran. Loving husband of Iris, 67 years married, precious Dad of Jenny, Alison and husbands Richard and Ian. Proud Granddad of 7, Great Granddad of 12. A Celebration service will be held on Wednesday 14th June 12.30pm at Penpol Methodist Church following a private committal at Penmount Crematorium. No black preferred. Family flowers only, if desired donations for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF UK ) or Prostate Cancer UK will be received by the Funeral Directors Morley Penrose, San Marino, Goonbell, St Agnes, TR5 0PQ. (Tel 01872 863596 or 552587).
Emily Jane CURTIS
EMILY JANE CURTIS 28th May 1977 – 30th March 2023. It is with a heavy heart we are very sad to announce that very suddenly Emily passed away on the evening of Thursday 30th March. Those of you that knew Emily well will know that she has had many medical problems over the years, she is now at peace and in no pain. Sleep peacefully our Beautiful Daughter / Sister / Aunty we love you.
Barbara Jane DONOGHUE
On Friday 26th May 2023, peacefully at RCH Treliske, Truro, Barbara aged 90 years of Perrancoombe, Perranporth. Beloved wife of Albert (deceased), much loved mother of Elaine, Keith and Wayne. Dearly loved Nanna and Great Nanna. Barbara will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Monday 12th June 2023 at 2.30pm in the Kernow Chapel of Penmount Crematorium, Truro. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu made payable to Cancer Research UK will be gratefully received by way of retiring collection or may be forwarded to the funeral director Andrew Richards Funeral Services, Station Approach, Perranporth, TR6 0LH Tel; 01872 572027.
Geoffrey John EDWARDS
On Saturday 20th May 2023 at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Geoffrey John aged 79 years of Penzance. Much loved father of Stuart, and the brother of Val. Funeral Service on Wednesday 14th June at Treswithian Downs Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, for the RAF Benevolent Fund may be received at the service or sent c/o the Funeral Director Charles Bryant (W J Winn) North Road, Goldsithney, TR20 9JY, Tel; 01736710318.
Francis Leslie EVANS
Treasured memories of a dearly loved husband, dad and grandad who passed away 9th June, 2018. Greatly missed every day and loved always by wife Carolyn, daughters Sarah and Fiona and families.
Jack Thomas FFARRINGTON
On Saturday 27th May 2023, peacefully at home, Jack Thomas aged 80 years of Mount Hawke. Much loved husband of Jan, loving father of Wendy and Carrie, proud Morfar of Madeleine, Jasper, Joseph, Kallan and Ezri. Funeral Service on Wednesday 14th June 3pm at Treswithian Downs Crematorium. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for the R.N.LI. or Macmillan Cancer Support will be accepted by the Funeral Director, Malcolm Carveth, San Marino, Goonbell, St Agnes, TR5 0PQ (01872 552587).
Barbara Ann FOSS
On 1st June 2023 peacefully at her home, aged 82 years of St Keyne. Beloved wife of the late Tommy Foss. She will be dearly missed by all her family. Funeral service will take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 21st June at 4.30pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired for The Mustard Tree by way of retiring collection or cheques made payable to the charity can be sent c/o Ugalde and Son, Funeral Directors, Trelawney House, Heathlands Road, Liskeard, PL14 4DH.
David Edward HAYWARD
On 3rd June 2023 at Derriford Hospital aged 88 years of Liskeard. Funeral service will take place at the Glynn Valley Crematorium on Thursday 22nd June at 3.30pm. All enquiries c/o Ugalde and Son, Funeral Directors, 01579 343168.
Elizabeth HICKISH
Of Launceston. Died 23rd May 2023 after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late John ‘Jack’ Hickish, mother to Toby, Alexandra, Leo and James. Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Private Cremation. Thanksgiving Service 11:30 on Friday 9th June at St Mary’s Church, Alderbury, Wiltshire, at which garden posy’s are welcome. Any donations to Salisbury Hospice please. A later Memorial Service at St Martins Church Lewannick to be arranged for September.
Diane Jayne HICKS
On Tuesday 23rd May 2023, peacefully at home, Diane Jayne aged 63 years of Redruth. Dearest partner of Jill, sadly missed by sister Sue. Funeral Service on Tuesday 13th June 2pm at Treswithian Downs Crematorium. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for the Wheal Alfred Kennels will be accepted by the Funeral Director, Malcolm Carveth, San Marino, Goonbell, St Agnes, TR5 0PQ (01872 552587).
John HOAR
On Saturday 27th May 2023 at his home surrounded by his family, John aged 82 years of St Stephen. Beloved husband of Wendy. Will family and friends kindly meet for a funeral service at St Stephen-in-Brannel Parish Church on Thursday 15th June 2023 at 11:00am followed by a private interment. No flowers by request but donations if so desired to Cornwall Air Ambulance c/o Robert Bunt & Sons, Funeral Directors, St Dennis, St Austell, PL26 8AB Tel 01726 822218 or by retiring collection.
Jenefer (Jenny) Heather SEARLE
On Monday 5th June 2023, peacefully at Ponsandane Care Home, Penzance, Jenefer Heather (Jenny) aged 79 years of St Agnes. Loving wife of Dave, much loved Mum of Rebecca and Melanie-Jane and mother-in-law to Jon and Andy. Devoted and dearly loved Gran of Ben, Lauren, Chloe, Tom, Katie and Charlie, Great Grandmother of Parker. Funeral Service on Tuesday 20th June 2pm at St Agnes Parish Church, followed by interment in St Agnes Cemetery. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for Cancer Research UK will be accepted by the Funeral Director, Malcolm Carveth, San Marino, Goonbell, St Agnes, TR5 0PQ (01872 552587).
In Memoriams
Mary BACHE
Nancekuke A year ago on 9th June 2022. In loving memory of a much loved mum and granny. Your loss leaves a heartache no one can heal, your love leaves a memory no one can steal. Missed daily. Loved dearly. By Susan, Andrew, Jack, Mollie and Adam xx
Francis Leslie EVANS
Treasured memories of a dearly loved husband, dad and grandad who passed away 9th June, 2018. Greatly missed every day and loved always by wife Carolyn, daughters Sarah and Fiona and families.
Stephen James PROUSE
Fond and loving memories of Steve, who died on 8th June 2014, and who will live on in his family’s hearts forever. From all the family. xxxxx
Laura STEPHENS
Treasured memories of Mum. Died 8th June 1998. Remembered not just today but always with much love. Barbara and Vaughan xx
Ron TREBILCOCK
Treasured memories of My Darling Husband, Dad, Grandad, and Great Grandad Who passed away June 10th 1997 Always so good unselfish and kind None on this earth your equal we’ll find. Honourable and true in all of your ways Loving and faithful to the end of your days. Loved by your family and all whom you knew One in a million that Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad was you. Love you always Your Loving Wife Gladys XXXXX Children Janet, Susan, Paul, Neil, Brian and Marion Grandchildren James, Louise, David and Sasha Great Grandson Rupert XXXXX
Treasured memories of a dear Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who was taken from us on June 10th 1997. Memories are treasures no one can take away. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Your presence we miss. Loving you always, forgetting you never. Patricia, Martin, Peter, Kerry, Benjamin, Jacob, Gemma, Kirk, Tillie and Oscar.
Acknowledgements
David Philip STEVENS
The family of the late Mr David Philip Stevens of Rosudgeon, formerly of St. Ives, wish to sincerely thank all who sent cards, messages of sympathy and attended the funeral service of their loved one. Thanks also to those who gave donations for the RNLI St Ives and the RNLI Penlee. Special thanks to Mr William Thomas for conducting the service, organist Mr Frank Stevens and Suzanne and all the team at W J Winn Funeral Directors for the arrangements and their professional care.
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