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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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WHITE Lily

On 2 March 2014, peacefully, aged 100 years.

Will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service on Friday 14 March at Exeter Crematorium, 12.15pm (St Peters 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 at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

McDONOUGH Edith Margaret (nee Harris)

Passed away unexpectedly on 10 February 10 2014 at Derriford Hospital, Edith aged 80 years.

Devoted and loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral details to follow.

All enquiries to LeRoy Funerals, 01392 255535

FINLAY Pauline (nee O’Field)

Passed away peacefully on 20 February 2014 at Lucerne House Care Centre after a long and courageous battle against Huntington’s Disease.

Pauline aged 79 years, a devoted wife to Bob, a loving mother to John and a much loved grandmother to Richard and Michael.

Funeral service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Friday 7 March at 10.45am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to Lucerne House Care Centre by retiring collection or may be sent to: LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at...

Acknowledgement: Edward Liddell (Ted)

Maureen would like to thank family and all who attended Ted’s funeral and for the cards, messages of sympathy and support.

Maureen would also like to thank Rev Nick Edwards and Mike of LeRoy Funerals.

PETHERICK Colin Lewis

Peacefully at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital on 17 February 2014, Colin aged 76 years.

Loving husband of Val, much loved dad of Andrew and Partner, Heather and Julie and son-in-law Kelvin, dearest grandad and great-grandad of Steven, Clare, Katie, Melissa, Lucas, Jamie and Chloe, brother of Malcolm, Martin, Gloria, Angela and Terry.

Funeral service at Crediton Parish Church on Wednesday 5 March at 2pm. Followed by private interment at Crediton Cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations if desired for Parkinson’s UK by retiring collection or may be sent to...

Acknowledgement: Stuart Percy Hunt

Following their sad loss, Stuart’s family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the support, letters, cards and personal messages of sympathy.

Also many thanks to all who attended the service and for the donations made to Hospiscare.

We wish to express our appreciation for the kindness shown by the staff at Exeter Hospice, our thanks for the help and support from Leon and all at LeRoy Funerals, the Reverend Julian Albrow for his caring service and the Devon Hotel for their hospitality.

BLACKMORE Elsie

Passed away peacefully on 21 February 2014 at Alphington Lodge, aged 94 years.

Dearest mum of Joy, Carol, Roger and Paul, loving nan and great-nan. Will be sadly missed.

Funeral service at St Thomas Parish Church on Thursday 6 March at 11am followed by private committal.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Alphington Lodge may be given by retiring collection or sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH.

COCKAYNE Ronald

On 23 February 2014 aged 93 years, Ex GPO.

Beloved husband of Sheila, much loved dad of Stephen and Zoe, loving father-in-law of Jackie and Stephan, dearest grandad of Trudi, Alan, Jenny, Douglas and William, and a dear great-grandad of Chloe.

Will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Service Friday 28 February Exeter Crematorium 12.15pm St Peter's Chapel.

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

MEEK David

On 21s February 2014, Peacefully in Lucerne House, aged 63 years.

Dearly loved son of Esmee and the late Bryan, much loved brother of Caroline and a dear brother in law and uncle. Funeral service Tuesday 4 March Exeter Crematorium 2.30pm (St Paul’s Chapel).

Family flowers only please.

M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. Tel: 01392-272688

WALTER Audrey May

Passed away peacefully at the Dales Nursing Home on 15 February 2014 aged 94 years.

Loving sister to Nora, Kenneth, Jean and nephew John.

Will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Wednesday 26 February at 3.15pm.

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

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

WHITE Lily

McDONOUGH Edith Margaret (nee Harris)

FINLAY Pauline (nee O’Field)

Acknowledgement: Edward Liddell (Ted)

PETHERICK Colin Lewis

Acknowledgement: Stuart Percy Hunt

BLACKMORE Elsie

COCKAYNE Ronald

MEEK David

WALTER Audrey May

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