HODGES Desmond (Des)

On 1st December 2012 passed away peacefully in the RD&E Hospital aged 87 years after a short illness fought with dignity.

Devoted husband of Jean, loving dad of Sally and David, father-in-law of Mark and Liz, doting grandad of Lucy, Katie, Joe, Jack, Daniel, Tina and Amanda, and a loving great-grandad of Jamie and Nathan. Des will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral service on Wednesday 12th December at Exeter Crematorium (St Peter’s Chapel) at 10.45am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK or Exeter Hospice by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.