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What to Do When Someone Dies: A Practical Guide for Devon Families

The days immediately following a death are overwhelming. This step-by-step guide covers what needs to happen, who to contact, and how to find affordable funeral options, including services available to families across Devon and the South West.

Losing someone is hard enough without the added stress of navigating paperwork, registrations, and funeral arrangements you’ve never had to deal with before. Most people have very little idea what is legally required or what their options are until they’re in the middle of it.

This guide is intended to help. It covers the practical...

DAVIES Angela Pauline (nee Trundle)

Aged 60, Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 30th August, surrounded by her family. A loving Mum to Sarah and Becky, and partner to Ray.

She will be deeply missed.

A service of celebration will be held at St Pauls Chapel, Exeter Crematorium on Wednesday 16th September 1.45pm.

Family flowers only, donations to Marie Curie by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

McDiarmid Bryan John

On 17th September 2015 passed away peacefully at home in Kent, formerly of Exeter. He was much loved and will be deeply missed by his wife Jean, daughters Venetia and Natasha and all of his grandchildren.

Funeral Service Friday 2nd October Exeter Crematorium 12.15pm St Peter's Chapel.

Flowers by 11.00am please or donations if desired for Help for Heroes or The Royal British Legion by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

MALINS Claudette (Claudie) Nee Dare

On 5th September 2015, peacefully in the Exeter Hospice aged 81 years, of Exwick, Exeter. Beloved wife of Ron, dearly loved mum of Mark and Tina, Daryl and Nicky, much loved nan of Levi and Kerry, Kayleigh and Dale, Kimberly and Tom, Melissa, Victoria and Jamie and a loving great nan of Chloe, Imogen, Jax, Mason and Maddie.

Special thanks to Dr Fox, nurses and staff at the surgery, especially to Karen, for all their kind care and support.

Funeral service Monday 14th September Sacred Heart RC Church, South Street 10am Mass, followed by private Cremation. Family flowers only...

NORRISH William (Bill)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 09/06/2015 - 12:27am

Peacefully on August 22nd 2015 at Greenslades Nursing Home, Bill aged 82 years.

Devoted husband of 60 years to Margaret, loving dad to Daryl, Lisa and the late Julie, father in law to Wendy and Greg, grandad to Christopher.

Will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 8th September at 9.45am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

HUGHES Melvyn Harold

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 09/06/2015 - 12:25am

Suddenly at home on 23rd August 2015, Melvyn aged 71 years.

Loving husband of the late Jackie, much loved dad of Glenn, Gareth and the late Lee, devoted grandad of Lucia and Anna, a dear brother of Frederick and Glynn.

Will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Wednesday 9th September at 1.00pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 298 Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 6HG.

Ivan Clive

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 09/06/2015 - 12:24am

Retired BT Engineer Died peacefully on Friday 28th August 2015 at the Dales Nursing Home aged 79 years.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jenny, much loved dad of Kim, Shaun and the late Danny, devoted grandad of Adam, Samantha and Sarah-Ruth and great-grandad (Gag) of Ebony, Bethany, Harry, Ruby and Daisy. A truly great and good man. Forever missed by all who knew him.

Always with us.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Wednesday September 9th at 2.30pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Great Ormond Street Children's...

FRASER Catherine (nee Riley)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 09/04/2015 - 11:33am

Suddenly but peacefully on August 24th 2015 in hospital, Catherine aged 48.

Loving partner of Jamie, darling mummy of Dulcie. A much loved daughter of Glenda and the late Richard.

Will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

"Her valiant spirit rests"

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Thursday 10 September at 11.30am.

Family flowers only, donations if desired for Hospiscare and Cancer Research UK by retiring collection or may be sent to: LeRoy Funerals 298 Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 6HG.

BALL Karen

Passed away on the 27th August 2015 aged 53. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sorely missed by all.

Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 9th September at Plymtree Parish Church 2pm.

No flowers please donations, if desired, are most welcome for Exeter Hospice by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

CREBER Ronald Henry

Suddenly on 24th August 2015 at The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Ron aged 84 years.

Loving and devoted husband to Daphne, dad to Anita, Marion and Ann, loving grandad and grampy.

Funeral service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Friday 4th September at 4.00pm (St Paul's Chapel).

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Marie Curie Cancer Care may be given by retiring collection or sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

WEBB Beatrice (Bert) nee Tucker

On 21st August 2015 peacefully in The Old Rectory Nursing Home aged 77 years formerly of Lapford. Beloved wife of the late David, dearly loved mum of Richard (Rick) and Helen, much loved gran of Theresa and Andy, Anthea and Paul, and a dear sister of George.

Funeral Service Friday 11th September South St. Baptist Church, Exeter 11.30am.

Flowers by 10.00am please or if so desired donations for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

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