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Let a firefighter wash your car

Firefighters up and down the country are preparing to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this Saturday, 10 September to raise vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Bring your car along and have it washed in return for a donation to The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.

Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Servicer said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a...

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WARD Joan

On 29th November 2012 passed peacefully away at Woodhayes Nursing Home Exeter aged 92 years.

Beloved wife of the late Tom much loved mum of Jane and Sally, nan of Thomas, James and Victoria and Nanny Joan of Iona.

Funeral Service on Saturday 8th December at Exeter Crematorium (St Peter’s Chapel) at 10.45am.

Flowers by 9.45am please or donations if desired for The Red Cross by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

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ROWE Irene Joyce

On 29th November 2012 peacefully in Bronte Care Home, Ebford aged 93 years, formerly of Broadclyst.

Will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral service on Monday 10th December at East Devon Crematorium at 1pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Retired Greyhound Trust

by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

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BRYANT Dr David Stewart

Peacefully at home on Friday 30th November 2012. Husband of Kathi and retired French lecturer at Cardiff University. David will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Private family funeral service will be held at Higher Cemetery in Exeter followed by burial close to his parents. A memorial service will be held in Cardiff early in the New Year.

Family Flowers only donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research, Velindre Hospital, Cardiff CF14 2TL.

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BEECHENER Marjorie

Unexpectedly on 27th November 2012 passed away peacefully in hospital whilst in her beloved Portugal aged 92 years.

Loving wife of Richard (Dick), dearly loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother.

A Humanist celebration of Marjorie’s long and happy life will take place on Tuesday 11th December at 11.30am at St Peters Chapel, Exeter Crematorium, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 6EU followed by private interment at Exeter Woodland Burial Ground. Colourful clothing please.

Family flowers only, donations if desired for Woodland Trust or Devon Air...

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ROGERS Richard (Richie)

On 8th December 2012 peacefully in Yatton aged 87 years, after a short illness formerly of Exeter.

Darling husband of Joan, much loved Dad of Cass, Richard and Anne-Marie, dearly loved father-in-law of Daniela and Roy, and a loving grandad of Sam, Iggi, Sophia and Frankie.

Funeral Service on Wednesday 19th December at the Sacred Heart RC Church, South Street at 10am for Mass followed by interment in Higher Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Diabetes UK c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2...

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BEECHING Kathleen (Betty)

On 29th November 2012 suddenly in hospital aged 88 years.

Beloved wife of Eric, dearly loved mum of Marie and the late Mike (Doc), loving mother-in-law of Rob and Caroline and a dear Grandmother.

The funeral service has been postponed until further notice.

Funeral directors: M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

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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...

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GENT Les

On 4th December 2012 peacefully in the Highlands Care Home aged 81 years.

Beloved husband of Christine Dearly loved dad of Brenda, Graham, Nicola and Martin and a loving father-in-law and grandad.

Funeral service on Friday 14th December at Exeter Crematorium (St Paul’s Chapel) at 1pm. No flowers please but donations if desired for Highlands Care Home by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

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DARLISON Ellen, formerly Nell Atkins

Passed away on 28 November 2012 aged 96 years.

Loving wife of the late Bert, dearest mum of Terry and Joan, Trevor and Nicky and a wonderful nan, great nan and great, great nan. A lovely, lovely lady who will be truly missed by all.

Funeral service on Monday 10th December at Exeter & Devon Crematorium (St Peter’s Chapel) at 3.30pm. All flowers welcome, as Nell loved them, by 2.30pm please c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

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Tributes pour in for "Godfather of world music" Ravi Shankar

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Wed, 12/12/2012 - 12:46pm

(NewsPoint) –Tributes from around the world have been made for Pandit Ravi Shankar, the composer and sitar player who famously guided the Beatles, after his family announced he had died in southern California. Shankar, 92, was the bridge between Indian music and the West. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said “An era has passed away with Pandit Ravi Shankar. The nation joins me to pay tributes to his unsurpassable genius, his art and his humility. He was national treasure and global ambassador of India's cultural heritage.”

Bollywood star Priynaka Chopra tweeted "The end of an era in...

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