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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...

PESTER Harold Norman

On 29th October 2015 passed away peacefully in Exeter Hospice aged 87 years of Exeter.

Beloved husband of the late Violet, much loved father, grandad, great-grandad and uncle.

Funeral service on Thursday 5th November at Exeter Crematorium, 3.15pm St. Paul'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 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

KINGDOM Alma

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 10/26/2015 - 10:54pm

Peacefully on 10th October 2015 at The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Alma aged 91 years.

Loving wife of the late Bill, devoted mother, nan & great-nanny. Will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Long time resident of Kennford for over 60 years.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 27th October at 2.30pm, St Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Bovey Ward Trust Fund & Kenn Ward Trust Fund may be given by retiring collection or sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

GREENSLADE Gladys

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 10/26/2015 - 10:52pm

Peacefully on 16th October 2015 at The Dales Nursing Home, Gladys aged 81 years.

Much loved mum of Graham, Andrew, Jenni & Marc. A loving mum in law, nan & great nan, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service at the Exeter Higher Cemetery Chapel on Thursday 29th October at 1pm followed by burial.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare and the R.S.P.C.A. by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

COOPER Robert

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 10/26/2015 - 10:50pm

Passed away on 20th October 2015 at Greenslades Nursing Home, Rob aged 76 years.

Loving husband to Sandra, dearest brother in law to Linda & Don and Gary & Val.

Will be greatly missed by all family & friends. Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Wednesday 4th November at 1.45pm. ( St Paul's Chapel ).

Family flowers only please, Donations if desired for Alzheimers Research UK by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

TARR Betty

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 10:14pm

On 20th October 2015 peacefully in Greenslades Nursing Home aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom, dearly loved Mum of Kim, Andy, Gary and Julie, and a loving mother-in-law, Nan and Great-Nan.

Funeral Service Friday 30th October Exeter Crematorium 10.45am St Peter's Chapel.

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

KING Terry

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 10/20/2015 - 11:17pm

On 9th October 2015 suddenly at home in Exeter after a short illness aged 64 years.

Loving son of Joyce and the late Leonard, much loved brother of Robert, Marie and Stephen, loving uncle and great uncle.

Funeral service on Monday 26th October at Exeter Crematorium, 2.45pm, St Peter's Chapel.

Flowers by 1pm c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

BAKER Philip Thomas

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 10/19/2015 - 10:29pm

Devoted husband of the late Joyce, dad of Angela and father in law of Peterjohn.

Funeral Service Thursday 29th October Rewe Parish Church 1.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard.

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

RALPH Ethel

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 10/18/2015 - 10:37pm

On 10th October 2015 peacefully aged 95 years, of Exeter.

Beloved wife of the late Ron, dearly loved mum of Sheila, much loved nan of Helen and Wendy, and a loving great grandma of Kelsey, Caitlan and George.

Special thanks to Dr Leger and all at the Exeter Hospice for their care and support.

Funeral service on Monday 26th October at St Thomas Methodist Church, 12.30pm, followed by private interment.

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

SPICER Barbara (nee Bishop)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 10/18/2015 - 10:35pm

SPICER Barbara (nee Bishop) It is with great sadness that Kim and Dave announce the death of their mum Barbara on Monday 12th October at Lucerne House.

She was an extraordinarily loving and strong woman who together with our late father Roy gave us a wonderful upbringing.

Private family funeral at Barbara’s request.

No flowers. Donations in her memory to Oxfam c/o LeRoy Funerals, 298 Topsham Road, Exeter. EX2 6HG or via www.leroyfunerals.co.uk

BAKER Kimberley (nee Cliff)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 10/18/2015 - 10:33pm

Passed peacefully away on October 6th 2015 aged 48 years.

Beloved wife of Adrian, adored mum of Finlay, much loved daughter of Shirley and Alan, cherished sister of Jason and Emma and special auntie of Lauren and Sam.

Funeral service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 20th October at 2.45pm St Peters Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare or Ovarian Cancer Action by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 94-95 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3LB

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