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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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AVERY Donald Clifford

On 20th March 2015 passed away peacefully in hospital aged 92 years of Exeter.

Devoted husband of Betty, much loved Dad of Michael, Peter and Cynthia, and a loving Grandad to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral service on Wednesday 1st April at Exeter Crematorium, noon, St Paul's Chapel.

Flowers by 10.30am c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter, EX2 4JD

LEONARD Bernard

On 23rd March 2015 passed away peacefully in the RD&E hospital of Exeter.

Dearest beloved husband of Sheila, father of David and Debbie, father-in-law of Peter.

Our grateful thanks to the Acute Stroke Unit for the care and attention shown to Bernard and his family.

Funeral Service on Tuesday 7th April at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple at 1.45pm.

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

GRIFFIN Diana Frances

Passed away peacefully in hospital on 12th March 2015.

Beloved wife of Barry, loving Mum of Mark, Andrew and Beverley, much missed Nan of Amy and Oliver.

Funeral Service Wednesday 25th March Exeter Crematorium 10.30am St Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) 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

PIKE Lynda Anne

On 11th March 2015 passed away peacefully in hospital after a long illness bravely borne aged 64 years of Exeter.

Funeral Service Friday 27th March Exeter Crematorium 12.15pm St. Peter's Chapel.

No flowers please, donations if desired for Children's Hospice South West 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

PHILLIPS Robert Arthur Bob (Boxer)

On 16th March 2015 died at the RD&E Hospital. A loving and much loved husband, father and grandfather.

Will be missed by wife Di, sons Steve and Dan and grandchildren Aadishri and Dylan.

Funeral Service on Thursday 2nd April at Exeter Crematorium, 11.15am, St Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Stroke Association by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons. Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JDor online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

SALTER Robert Francis (Bob)

Peacefully on 3rd March 2015 at Whipton Hospital, Bob, aged 83 years.

Beloved husband to the late Yvonne, brother to John, brother-in-law to Janet, dear uncle to Mark, Lisa and Scott.

Funeral Service at St. Thomas Church on Friday 27th March at 11:30am followed by burial at Exwick Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to RD&E Kidney Unit Trust Fund by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

WHITTING Sheila

Suddenly but peacefully in the RD&E Hospital, Wonford, on Tuesday 17th March 2015, aged 81 years.

Beloved wife of David for 53 years, mum of Val and Andrew, grandmother of Lee, Bethany, Ben and Jonathan.

Thanks to Jack Simpson Care Home and the RD&E Hospital.

Funeral service on Thursday 26th March at Exeter Crematorium, 12noon (St Paul's Chapel).

Flowers welcome by 10.30am please, or donations if desired for The Cats Protection League (Axhayes) by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter....

GOODING Paul Allan

Passed away suddenly on 11th March 2015, aged 46 years.

Younger son of Pat and step-dad Ron, loving partner of Sara and step-dad to Alisha.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral service on Friday 27 March at Exeter Crematorium, 1.15pm (St Peters Chapel).

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

BAREHAM Kathleen Norma

Passed away on Thursday 5th March aged 80 years at the RD&E Hospital after a short illness.

Wife of the late John, loving mother of Mark, Ann, Sara and David and daughter-in-law Kerry, much adored Nannan of Eleanor and Kai.

Funeral Service on Monday 23rd March at Exeter Crematorium, 10.00am, St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Jim Cronin Memorial Fund or World Wildlife Fund UK 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

ROBERTS Valerie Mabel Mary

Passed away suddenly at home on 5th March 2015, Valerie aged 84 years.

Beloved wife of the late Alan and companion of Ron, much loved mum of Andrew and Jill, loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service on Thursday 19th March at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium 3.15pm, St. Paul's Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations it desired for FORCE Cancer Support by retiring collection or may be sent to: LeRoy Funerals 298 Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 6HG.

Deaths

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

AVERY Donald Clifford

LEONARD Bernard

GRIFFIN Diana Frances

PIKE Lynda Anne

PHILLIPS Robert Arthur Bob (Boxer)

SALTER Robert Francis (Bob)

WHITTING Sheila

GOODING Paul Allan

BAREHAM Kathleen Norma

ROBERTS Valerie Mabel Mary

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