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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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Sir Patrick Moore, astronomer and broadcaster, dies aged 89

British astronomer and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore, who was born in Pinner, Middlesex on 4th Mar 1923, has passed away peacefully at his home in Selsey, West Sussex, at the age of 89.

Sir Patrick presented the BBC programme The Sky At Night for over 50 years, making him the longest-running host of the same television show ever. He wrote dozens of books on astronomy and his research was used by the US and the Russians in their space programmes.

Queen guitarist Brian May, who holds a PhD in astrophysics, led the chorus of praise, saying the world had "lost a priceless...

Friends of Michelle Conroy gather to say farewell

On Sunday afternoon, friends of Michelle Conroy gathered outside the St Petrock’s Centre on the Cathedral Green to say their goodbyes. Michelle was the young homeless person who was killed by a falling tree during the storms last week.

About 50 people were present, most of them from Michelle’s ‘street family’. One friend sang a song and then prayers were led by Canon Anna Norman-Walker from the Cathedral. Everyone was then invited to write a few words in a book of remembrance. This will be in St Petrock’s this coming week and then sent to Michelle’s family in the Channel...

Tributes paid to 21-year-old homeless lady killed in storms

The woman killed by a tree in last week's storms was today named. Although formal identification is not due until tomorrow (30th November) today's Express & Echo newspaper named the 21-year-old as Michelle Conroy.

Police were called to the scene after a report that a tree that had fallen on Western Way, near to the junction with Barnfield Road in Exeter. The tree was reported to have landed on or near to three people.

On police arrival at the scene three casualties were confirmed. One person was trapped and receiving treatment and two others...

KENNEDY Lorna May (nee Vincent)

Peacefully at The Old Rectory, on Monday 26th November after suffering a prolonged illness with great courage, now finally at rest.

Loving wife of devoted husband Dennis, wonderful mum of Lyn and Peter, grandmother of Rob, Sophie and Jonathan and great grandmother of Tatiana-May.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday 5th December at Sacred Heart RC Church, South Street, Exeter at 10am.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Stroke Association c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

Many thanks to all the...

SENE Joyce Mary (Jo)

On 23rd November 2012 peacefully in hospital aged 76 years of Heavitree, Exeter.

Beloved mum of Michael and David, loving mother-in-law, nan, sister, sister-in-law, aunty and a very dear friend of David.

Funeral service on Tuesday 4th December at Exeter Crematorium (St Peter’s Chapel) at 11.30am.

Family flowers only, donations for RD&E NHS Trust (Yarty Ward) by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

CHAMBERS Michael George

On 15th November 2012 passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness aged 75 years of Exeter.

Beloved husband of the late Jean, loving dad of Mark and Marcella, father-in-law of Kate and Darren, devoted grandad of Joseph, Jacob, Chloe and Zach.

Funeral Service on Tuesday 27th November at Exeter Crematorium (St Peter’s Chapel) at 12.15pm.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to CLIC Sargent by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

SHEPPARD (nee Green) Juliet Lilah

On 16th November 2012 in Exeter aged 76 years.

Beloved wife of Donald and a loving mother of Sally & Zoë.

Funeral Service on Tuesday 27th November at Exeter Crematorium (St Peter’s Chapel) at 11.30am.

Family flowers only, donations if desired for Exeter Hospice or RNLI by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

RICE Patrick (Peter)

On 21st November 2012 peacefully in Whipton Hospital aged 73 years of Exeter.

Dearly loved Dad of Wesley, father-in-law of Caroline, loving grandad of Jodi, Jess and Carlie, dearest step-grandad and great granddad and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Funeral service on Friday 30th November at Exeter Crematorium (St Peter’s Chapel) at 12.15pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

McCORMACK Gloria

On 13th November 2012 peacefully at Greenslades Nursing Home aged 79 years of Exeter.

Beloved wife of John, dearly loved mum of Tony, Kim, Russell and Julie, loving mother-in-law of Tom and Peter, much loved grandma and great grandma and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty.

Funeral service at Exeter Crematorium (St Peter’s Chapel) on Monday 26th November at 11.30am.

Flowers by 10.30am please, or if so desired donations for Devon in Sight c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

BALSTON Brenda

On 12th November 2012 peacefully at Sefton Hall, Dawlish after a short illness, aged 62 years of Kingsteignton, formerly of Pinhoe, Exeter.

Beloved wife of the late Mike, dearly loved mum of Brian and Neil, loving mother-in-law of Louise and Emma, much loved grandma of Alisha, Reegan and Owen and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty.

Funeral service to be arranged. Please telephone M Sillifant & Sons for details.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired by retiring collection and c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway...

Deaths

Let a firefighter wash your car

Sir Patrick Moore, astronomer and broadcaster, dies aged 89

Friends of Michelle Conroy gather to say farewell

Tributes paid to 21-year-old homeless lady killed in storms

KENNEDY Lorna May (nee Vincent)

SENE Joyce Mary (Jo)

CHAMBERS Michael George

SHEPPARD (nee Green) Juliet Lilah

RICE Patrick (Peter)

McCORMACK Gloria

BALSTON Brenda

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