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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...

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LEE Jean

On 29th May 2015 passed away peacefully in the RD&E Hospital aged 83 years of Exeter.

Loving daughter of the late Rose and Arthur and twin sister of the late Margaret.

Will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral service on Thursday 11th June at Exeter Crematorium at 1.45pm, St Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cats Protection by retiring collection or c/o

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

RAWLINS Jenny

On 22nd May 2015, peacefully at home, aged 81 years of Exminster. Beloved wife of the late David, much loved mum of Angela, Nicola, Mark and Marisa and a loving mother in law, nan and great nan.

Funeral service on Monday 8th June at Exeter Crematorium, 12.15pm (St Peters Chapel).

No flowers please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

HITCHCOCK Malcolm

Frank Tucker Lorry driver for over 40 years.

Passed away on 25th May 2015, aged 71 years. Husband of Jeanette. Will be missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service on Thursday 4th June at Exeter Crematorium, 11.15am (St Pauls Chapel).

No flowers please, donations if desired, can be sent directly to a charity of your choice.

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

LUXTON Mavis

On 16th May 2015, peacefully in hospital aged 92 years of St Thomas, Exeter. Beloved wife of Peter, much loved mum of Sylvia and David, and a loving mother in law, grandma and great grandma.

Funeral service on Friday 29 May at Exeter Crematorium 11.30am (St Peter's Chapel).

Please wear something colourful.

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

MILLS Mary (Motorbike Mary)

On 18th May 2015, peacefully at home, aged 62 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends, especially Valerie and Belinda.

Funeral Service Wednesday 27th May at Exeter Crematorium 2.45pm in St Peter's Chapel.

Please wear bright colours. No flowers please, donations if desired for Marie Curie Cancer Care or Hospiscare 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

HOCKADAY Joan (DJ) Formerly of Budleigh Salterton

Passed away peacefully on 5th May 2015, aged 99 years. A Much loved Aunty of Ian and Jan.

For funeral details please contact the funeral directors. Special thanks to Barton Place Nursing Home and Exe Valley Care for all their kindness and care.

M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD Tel:- 01392 27268

THOMPSON Kenneth Arthur (Tom)

On Saturday 16th May 2015, aged 92 years, at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. Much loved husband to Mary and father to David and Alan, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather.

Funeral Service Wednesday 27th May at Exeter Crematorium at 4.15pm, St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare 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

SLEEMAN Dora Ailsa (Nee Skinner)

Aged 95 years, passed peacefully away on 16th April 2015 at Exmouth House Care Home. Devoted wife of the late William (Bill), beloved sister of the late Doris, loved Aunty of David Philip and families and the late Roy.

Funeral Service to take place on Wednesday 3rd June Exeter & Devon Crematorium at 10.45am (St Peter's Chapel).

The family would like to thank all the staff at Exmouth House for all their kind care and compassion given and shown to Dora.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Exmouth House Residential Community Fund by retiring...

WILLIAMS Ruth (Nee Nicholls)

On 21st May 2015 peacefully at home, aged 80 years of Exeter, formerly of Rosewin Row, Truro.

Beloved wife of David, dearly loved mum of Sue, Dawn and Karen and a loving Ruthie to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral Mass on Friday 29th May at Sacred Heart RC Church, South Street 11am, followed by crematorium.

No flowers please, donations if desired for Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

MICHELMORE James Franck Godwin

On 10th May 2015 peacefully aged 91 years. Beloved husband of June and father of Kate, Robert and William.

Service of Thanksgiving Wednesday 20th May Exeter Cathedral 12noon.

No flowers please, donations if desired for Friends of the Cathedral Fabric Fund by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

Deaths

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

LEE Jean

RAWLINS Jenny

HITCHCOCK Malcolm

LUXTON Mavis

MILLS Mary (Motorbike Mary)

HOCKADAY Joan (DJ) Formerly of Budleigh Salterton

THOMPSON Kenneth Arthur (Tom)

SLEEMAN Dora Ailsa (Nee Skinner)

WILLIAMS Ruth (Nee Nicholls)

MICHELMORE James Franck Godwin

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