Exeter

STORM: ROAD INCIDENTS LATEST

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Tue, 12/24/2013 - 1:21pm

The A380 between Splatford Split, Kennford and Kingsteignton has been closed in both directions because of an unsafe building as strong winds and torrential rain continue to batter the region.

Other roads affected:

A358 Devon - A358 Weycroft Bridge in Axminster closed in both directions near the Lodge Lane junction, because of flooding.

A38 Devon - A38 Tamar Bridge in Plymouth closed to high sided vehicles between The Toll Booths, St Budeaux, Plymouth and Saltash, Cornwall, because of strong winds.

A380 Devon - Debris on the road on A380 Torquay Road in...

SIMS Alan

On 23 December 2013, peacefully in The Old Rectory Nursing Home, aged 88 years.

Beloved husband of Bridget, dearly loved dad of Helen and Martin, father in law of Robert and Jacey and a loving grandpa of Matthew, Hannah and Catherine.

Funeral service Thursday 9 January Broadclyst Parish Church 2pm, followed by cremation.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Mission for Seafarers 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

DEWAR Joan (nee Andrews)

Peacefully on 16 December 2013 at Dove Tree House Residential Home, Joan aged 92 years.

Loving mum of Ian and David, mum-in-law of Marilyn, dearest nan of Steven and Rachel and great-granddaughter Erin.

Will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Monday 6 January 2014 at 10.30am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Age UK by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or via our website www.leroyfunerals.co.uk

DOE Prof Paul

Peacefully on 15 December 2013 aged 82 years.

Deeply missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Monday 13th January 2014 at 11.30am in St Peter’s Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare and the Musicians Benevolent Fund by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals, 298 Topsham Road Exeter EX2 6HG or via our website www.leroyfunerals.co.uk

Exeter teen talent Holly Morwenna through to Open Mic UK Grand Final!

Authored by pik
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 10:54pm

16 year-old Holly Morwenna Rawlings from Exeter has made it through to the Grand Final of the national music competition Open Mic UK! The finalists will now perform in front of an audience and celebrity judging panel at The NEC in Birmingham! Young singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist, Holly Morwenna, says the competition has opened up so many new opportunities for her and thanks her family, music teachers and committed friends and fans for supporting her throughout the competition. She also thanks Robert Williams Estate Agents for sponsoring a fan bus to the finals at the NEC! Watch...

CORNISH Joan Christine

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2013 - 10:58am

Passed peacefully away on Friday 13 December 2013 in the Exeter Hospice surrounded by her family, Joan in her 99th year.

Wife of the late Sidney, dearly loved mum of Laurie and daughter-in-law Sandra, dear sister of Michael, sister-in-law to Jean and the late Harold and Janet, a much loved aunt and devoted gran to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A very special lady who will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

Funeral service at St Andrew’s Church, St Thomas on Friday 3 January 2014 at 12 noon followed by a private committal.

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WHITELOCK Doreen

WHITELOCK Doreen

On 13 December 2013, peacefully passed away, aged 83 years, of Exeter. Beloved wife of the late Philip, dearly loved mum of Carol & Mark, loving granny of Mandy & Chris and a dear great granny. Funeral service Friday 20th December Exeter Crematorium 12noon (St Paul’s Chapel). Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Alzheimer’s Society by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

VIDEO: Luke Friend back on home turf!

Authored by Oli Justice
Posted: Fri, 12/13/2013 - 12:18pm

The Exeter Daily went along to Luke Friend's Homecoming Gig last night to show our support and catch up with Luke and mentor Louis. Watch it here!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpvibrTuxc8

STENTIFORD Ellen Mary

Peacefully on 8 December 2013 at The Exeter Hospice, Ellen aged 85 years.

A much loved wife of Ray, loving mum of David, Stephen, Peter and Darren and their partners, a devoted gran and great-gran who will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Monday 16th December at 2.45pm.

No flowers please. Donations if desired for Hospiscare and The Kidney Unit Trust Fund by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or via our website www.leroyfunerals.co.uk

PEACH Fred

Passed away on 3 December 2013 at the RD&E Hospital, Wonford, Fred, aged 89 years.

Loved father of Adrian and Jennifer and the late Freddy, loving grandfather of Nathan. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Friday 20 December at 1.15pm.

Family flowers only, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or sent to LeRoy Funerals 298 Topsham Road Exeter EX2 6HG.

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