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Police launch murder investigation following deaths of mother and two sons

Update 13 July: Devon and Cornwall Police investigating the tragic deaths of Katherine Hooper and her two sons Josh Patterson and Sam Patterson have confirmed that the family had been the subject of a Safeguarding Partnership intervention and a serious case review would be launched.

The Safeguarding Partnership, an alliance including the council, NHS and the police, is alerted if a person is thought to be in need of community care services because of mental illness or abuse.

Police say that the partner agencies are assisting police with the investigation and further detail...

BOTHAM Alexander Keith (Ali, Zander, Alex)

Our lovely boy, so kind, so caring, so generous. Tragically taken from us on July 5 2013 aged 24 years.

A beloved son, grandson and brother. Alex will be forever a part of all those whose lives he touched.

A Memorial and Celebration of his life will take place at Shillingford St George Parish Church on Monday 22 July 22 at 11am followed by a cremation service at The Exeter and Devon Crematorium, St Peter’s Chapel at 12.15pm.

Family flowers only please. Anybody wishing to make a donation in Alex’s memory for The Campaign to Protect Rural England can do so by sending...

BOND Margaret Ann (nee Blackmore)

Passed away peacefully in the Exeter Hospice on 10 July 2013 aged 70 of Exeter.

Dearly loved Mum of Jackie and Chris, loving Nanny of Jack and George, and a dear sister of Jean.

Will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral Service Wednesday 24 July at Crossways Burial Ground, Cheriton Bishop, 11am.

No flowers by her request, donations if desired for Exeter Hospice by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

PIGOTT Frank

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 07/11/2013 - 11:17am

Passed away peacefully at the RD&E Hospital on Tuesday 9 July 2013 aged 86, formerly of West Grove Road.

Much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

Private ceremony.

No flowers, donations if desired to The RAF Benevolent Fund c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

DOYLE Ruth Alma

Passed away peacefully at the RD&E Hospital, Wonford on 1 July 1 2013, Ruth aged 89.

Beloved wife of the late Richard, dear mum of Teresa and Brian and the late Maureen, a much loved nan to Claire and James and Matthew.

Funeral service at the Higher Cemetery Chapel on Monday 15 July at 2.30pm, followed by burial there.

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

PERKINS Maurice Leon

Peacefully on 25 June 2013 at Fremington Manor Nursing Home, Maurice aged 91 years, formally of Orchard Court.

Loving husband of the late Elsie, dearest dad of Jon and Sophie. Will be sadly missed.

Funeral service at The Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Monday 8 July at 10.30am.

Enquiries to Le-Roy Funeral Service 01363 772326.

SEATHERTON Rod

Peacefully on 28 June 2013 at the RD&E Hospital, Rod, aged 65.

Loving husband of Geraldine, a much loved dad and grandad.

Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium, St Peter’s Chapel on Friday 12 July at 12.15pm.

No flowers by request. Donations if desired for The RNLI or The RD&E Intensive Care Unit by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.

No mourning dress.

CRUMP Edythe

Peacefully on 4 June 2013 at The Endeavour Residential Home, Edythe in her 102nd year.

Formerly of Dunsford Gardens, loving wife of the late Leonard, much loved mother of Sue and the late Jane, mother-in-law of Tim and John, grandmother to Ben and Jim and Fay.

Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Friday 21 June at noon.

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

WEEKS Christine Mary

Passed away peacefully at Greenslades Nursing Home, Exeter on 5 June 2013, Christine aged 70.

Beloved wife of the late Peter, loving mum of Crispin, Amanda and their families.

Funeral service at St Luke’s Parish Church, Countess Wear on Monday 17 June at 11am followed by cremation.

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

BOWKER Sheila

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 06/07/2013 - 12:26pm

Suddenly on 25 May 2013 at the RD&E Hospital, aged 70.

Much loved mother of John, Christopher and Robert, dear grandmother of Amelia, Ryan and Aaron. Also loved by Helen and Teresa.

Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Monday 10 June at 1.15pm (St Peter’s Chapel).

All flowers welcome, donations if desired for Holy Trinity Church or Save The Children by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.

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