Exeter

COCKRAM Ivy

Suddenly at home on 22 February 2014, Ivy aged 89 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Reg, much loved mum of Anthony and Sandra.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Friday 7 March at 2.30pm (St Pauls Chapel).

Floral tributes or donations if preferred for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust may be given by retiring collection or sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

Appeal for missing woman from Newton Abbot

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing Devon woman and are appealing for the public’s help in finding her.

Martine Blair, 35, from Newton Abbot, was last seen at around 3.20pm on Friday 28 February in the Derriford area of Plymouth.

She is believed to be in the Paignton area and is described as white, 5ft, with brown shoulder-length hair, blue eyes and of slight build.

She was last seen wearing a leopard print fur coat, green top, blue jeans and was carrying a beige bag.

PC Emma Pack, Neighbourhood Beat Manager for Newton...

ALFORD Charles Frederick

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/04/2014 - 11:54am

On 1 March 2014 passed away peacefully at home in Otterton aged 76 years.

Sadly missed by his wife Sheila, his son Kevin, daughter-in-law Miriam, and grandaughter Deanne.

Will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Special thanks to all of the doctors and nurses who cared for him.

Funeral service Friday 14th March Exeter Crematorium 2.45pm St Peter's chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Devon Air Ambulance Trust by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or...

BOND Bernard Ralph

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/04/2014 - 11:52am

Passed away at home on 1 March 2014, following a long illness patiently Bourne, aged 78 years, formally of Stones.

Beloved husband of Val, loving dad of Adje and Steph, father in law of Lou and Carl, loving grandad of Kellie-Ann and Ella and step grandad of Jack and Sammy.

"A lovely kind man at peace now, gone but never forgotten".

Funeral service on Friday 14 March, 11.30am at Exeter Crematorium (St Peter’s Chapel).

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare or The British Heart Foundation by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant...

WHITE Lily

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/04/2014 - 11:50am

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

Top spot in TripAdvisor awards for Ladram Bay

Ladram Bay Holiday Park near Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, has been voted one of the United Kingdom's top 25 family accommodation providers.

The park, itself family-owned, beat thousands of other parks and hotels to gain a place in the prestigious "Travellers' Choice Awards 2014" run by TripAdvisor.

The review website bases its list of winners each year on the verdicts of millions of people who rate their experiences at different places to stay and visit.

In the "family accommodation" category of the awards, Ladram Bay Holiday Park was voted in at number 11,...

Chiefs side to face Irish

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter hopes to see a different side to his team after insisting tomorrow's visit of London Irish in the Aviva Premiership is a "must-win" encounter (3pm).

With just one win in their last eight top flight fixtures, Baxter has seen his side slip from top four hopefuls to that of a team now positioned in eighth spot, some nine points adrift of sixth-placed Sale Sharks.

However, the Chiefs leader is hoping this weekend's return to home comforts against the visiting Exiles will help to re-ignite his side's chances.

In the aftermath of last...

The Venus Awards are back!

Firm support from banking and the legal system kicked off this year’s Venus Awards sponsorship breakfast in Exeter today.

The Bishop Fleming offices played host to the prestigious event where businesses from across the region were invited to hear about the NatWest Venus Awards, which were specifically created to recognise and reward local women in business. Last year’s Devon awards saw 1,400 nominations, hundreds of businesses involved and 12 winners. 200 people were present at the regional finals at Exeter University’s Great Hall.

Two Devon finalists Miriam Badabi, owner...

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

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...

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