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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...

CUDMORE Christopher John

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/05/2015 - 11:12pm

Suddenly on 25th October 2015 after a long illness, Chris aged 65 years.

Loving husband of Jackie. Much loved dad of Paul and Mark.

Father in law of Naomi and Leigh-Anne. Doting grandad of Abi, Megan, Keira and Noah.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Thursday 5th November, St Peter's Chapel at 11.30am.

Family flowers only please, donations for the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK, may be given by retiring collection or sent to, LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

CUMMINGS Roy

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/05/2015 - 11:10pm

Passed over at home on October 26th 2015 with his family around him after a long illness.

Loving husband of Carol, a loved dad, grandad and great-grandad.

Funeral service at Exwick Road Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday November 10th at 1.00pm followed by burial.

Cut flowers only please may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

HOLE Leslie Donald (Les)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/05/2015 - 11:09pm

On 30th October 2015 at the R.D. & E. Hospital, Wonford. Formerly of Fairfield Avenue, Exeter.

A wonderful husband, devoted father, and amazing grandfather.

Cherished and adored by us all, Carol, Sarah, Sally and Ben. Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Thursday 12th November, St Paul's Chapel at 12 noon.

Family flowers only please, donations for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust, may be given by retiring collection or sent to, LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

FORD Bertram Leonard (Bert)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/05/2015 - 11:08pm

Peacefully on 27th October 2015 at Dove Tree House Care Home, Bert aged 92 years.

Dear brother of Jean, Les and the late Maurice, a much loved uncle and great-uncle.

Funeral service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Monday 9th November at 1.45pm, St Paul's Chapel.

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

WILSON Dorothy May (nee Sully)

On 1st November 2015 passed away peacefully in hospital aged 90 years of Exeter.

Beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Peter, Paul, Sue, Ann, Andrew, Sally, Simon and Tim, a much loved mother-in-law, Grandmother and Great-grandmother.

Loved by all, will be sadly missed.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday 2nd December at the Blessed Sacrament RC Church, Heavitree, followed by interment.

Flowers by 10am or donations if preferred to Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2...

COLES Gwendoline Louisa Maud (Gwen)

Passed away peacefully on 30th October 2015 at Parkland House.

Beloved wife of the late Sid, dearest Mum of Linda, Sharon and Daryl, and a special Nanny to Ian, Melanie, Emma, Ben, Michelle, Esme and Evie and her 10 great-grandchildren.

Thanks to Parkland House for their care.

Funeral service on Wednesday 11th November at Exeter Crematorium, 2pm, St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimers Society by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 5JD or online at www....

MITCHELL David John (Dougal)

On 3rd November 2015 passed away peacefully at home after a long illness aged 66 years.

Loving husband, dad, grandad and uncle.

Funeral service on Wednesday 11th November at Exeter Crematorium, 10.45am in St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 5JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

LEY Brian Leslie

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 11/01/2015 - 10:46pm

On 27th October 2015 passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family aged 74 years of Exeter.

A much loved Dad, Grandad, Great-Grandad, Brother and Uncle.

Will be sorely missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service on Friday 6th November at Exeter Crematorium, 11.30am, St. Peter's Chapel.

Flowers by 10.00am or donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

COOMBES Eileen May formerly Rattenbury

Suddenly in hospital on October 25th 2015, Eileen in 92nd year. Dear wife of the late Ted, mother of Michael and Kay and step-mother of David and Vicki, loving gran of Zoe and Amy and step-grandson Leon. Dearest great-gran to her 8 great-grandchildren.

Will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at The Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Monday 9th November at 11.15am (St Paul’s Chapel).

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Children’s Hospice South West by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals, 298 Topsham Road,...

BATH Stella Muriel

On 20th October 2015 passed away peacefully in hospital aged 95 years of Topsham.

Loving wife of the late Reg, much loved Mum of Stephen and Susan, mother-in-law of Susan and Martyn, and a beloved Grandma and Great Grandma.

Funeral Service on Wednesday 4th November at Exeter Crematorium at 12noon, St. Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Royal British Legion 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

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