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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...

WALKERLEY-FISHER Harold

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 27 March 2013 at the RD&E Hospital, Harold aged 100 years.

Beloved husband of the late Peggy, loving father of Jean and the late Suzanne, father-in-law of Andy, much loved grandad of 5 grandchildren and the late Simon, 17 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service on Wednesday 17 April at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium at 1.45pm (St Paul’s Chapel).

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Exeter and District Stroke Club by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service...

HALFORD Margaret Elizabeth (Nee James)

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 1 April 2013, aged 89.

Loving wife of the late Arthur, will be sorely missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 16 April at 11.30am, St Peter’s Chapel.

All flowers welcome, donations if desired for The World Wildlife Fund and Hospicare by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.

MASTERS Barbara

On 4 April 2013 peacefully after a short illness, Barbara aged 85.

A much loved mother, grandmother and friend.

Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium, St Paul’s Chapel on Thursday 18 April at 11.15am.

Family flowers only please, donations for Hospiscare and Mount Pleasant Health Centre may be given by retiring collection or sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.

PERRYMAN Phyllis (Nee Bridle)

Peacefully on 5 April 2013 at the Exeter Hospice, Phyllis aged 66.

Beloved mum of Kay and the late Sarah-Jane, mother-in-law of Jeff, devoted grandma of Megan and a dear sister who will be missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at The Exeter and Devon Crematorium on 19 Friday April at 10am.

Please wear bright clothes and no flowers at Phyllis’ request.

Donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.

NICKELLS Harold (Nick)

Passed peacefully away on 30 March 2013 aged 88.

He was a much loved husband of Betty, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Saturday 13 April at 11.30am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Children’s Hospice South West by retiring collection or sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.

ADAMS Christopher

Peacefully on 1 April 2013 aged 57.

Treasured son of Olive and the late Sydney, beloved brother of Peter, John and Janet, dear uncle of Catherine, Rebecca, Jane and their families. Dear friend of Mike. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Monday 15 April at 12.15pm.

Family flowers only, if wished donations to Cancer Research UK by retiring collection or sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.

BEER Gwen

Passed away peacefully at home on 3 April 2013 aged 92.

Dearly loved wife of the late Eric, loving mum of Alan and Jeanette, mother-in-law of Rosemary and Tony, a loving granny, great-granny and great-great-granny. She will be sadly missed by all her family.

Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Monday 15 April at 4.15pm.

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.

OVEN Kathleen (Kathy)

Peacefully on April 9 2013 at Langford Park Care Home after a long illness, Kathy aged 82.

Loving wife of the late Leslie, much loved mum of Margaret and the late Leonard. Mother-in-law of Colin, devoted nan of Anita, Graham, Selina and Louise, Queenie to her princes and princesses and a dear sister to Graham.

Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Wednesday 17 April at 10.30am.

No mourning clothes or flowers please. Donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 94-95 High Street, Crediton, EX17...

BELLWORTHY Ken

On 5 April 2013 peacefully in hospital aged 90, late of Ford Simey.

Beloved husband of Delma, dearly loved dad of Michael, Lyn and Tony, much loved Grandad of Sarah, Marie and Kevin, and a loving great-grandad of Finlay.

Funeral Service Thursday 18 April at Exeter Crematorium, St Peter's Chapel, at 11.30am.

Flowers by 10am please or if so desired donations for Marie Curie Cancer Care by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

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