Exeter

MACKENZIE Doreen May

Formerly of Hudscot, Chittlehampton, died unexpectedly on 14 November 2013, aged 86 years.

Beautiful and beloved wife for 50 years to the late Dr Kenneth Gerald Powell Mackenzie. Wonderful and loving mother to Alasdair, Victoria and Charlotte and grandmother to Kenneth and Emily.

Funeral to be held at Powderham Church near Exeter at 2pm on Monday 2 December. www.powderhamchurch.org

Cards, flowers, no wreaths. Donations if desired to the Treasurer of Powderham Church.

Le-Roy Funeral Service, Exeter 01392 255535.

Please contact Charlotte Mackenzie at 1...

WAYLAND Phyllis Joan

Peacefully at home on 23 November 2013, Phyllis, aged 87 years.

Beloved wife of the late Hubert, loving mum of Tony, John, Andrew, Peter, Anne, Paul and Bobby, a mum-in-law of Sue, Debbie, Juliet and Kerry and the late Barry.

A much loved grandma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a dearest sister of Jean and the late Jim.

Will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 10th December at 12.15pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Marie Curie Nurses...

Devon businesswomen win national awards

Three Devon winners of the county’s inaugural NatWest Venus Awards have triumphed in the national finals of the competition. Mariam Badavi, who runs Purity Spa in Exeter, won the Employer of The Year title. East Devon businesswomen Sarah Cressall, of The Creation Station, was named was named Entrepreneur of The Year and Cathy Debenham of YouGen, won the Green Business Award.

The trio were up against regional winners from all over the south of England.

The prize-giving ceremony was held at Rhinefield House Hotel in the New Forest. The event was hosted by the founder of the...

Exeter businesswoman wins national award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/26/2013 - 3:49pm

Exeter businesswoman Mariam Badavi is celebrating after picking up an award at the national finals of The Venus Awards. The owner of Purity Day Spa Ltd in Cathedral Close has been voted Employer of the Year not just in Devon, but also nationwide.

Mariam and her team were invited to a glitzy award ceremony at the historic Rhinefield House Hotel in Brockenhurst, Hampshire, at the end of November, after winning the regional Devon heat of The Venus Awards.

In all there are 14 sponsored award categories and the aim of the awards is to provide an outlet and platform for business...

Your guide to what's on this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 11/25/2013 - 10:05pm

Don't make any plans until you have checked out our essential guide to what's on in and around Exeter this weekend:

THEATRE

English Touring Opera: Agrippina Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Widely regarded as Handel’s first operatic masterpiece, Agrippina stands out for the quality of its music, full of freshness and musical invention. Sung in English. Tickets: £17-£32. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

A Fool's Proof Friday & Saturday, The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter A Fool’s Proof takes inspiration from the true story of Jessica McClure, who at...

COOMBS Doreen Lilian Noel

On 24 November 2013 passed away peacefully in Highlands Care Home aged 86 years of Exeter.

Much loved mother of Stephen and Duncan, mother-in-law of Linda and Lisa, Granny of Charlotte and Sam.

Funeral service on Friday 6 December at Exeter Crematorium, 12 noon in St Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Royal British Legion 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

JORDAN Percy (Bob)

On 15 November 2013, peacefully in hospital, aged 76 years of Countess Wear, Exeter.

Beloved husband of the late Georgina, dearly loved dad of Linda and Tony, Wendy and Lorraine, Michael and Louise and a much loved grandad of Hannah, Thomas and Gregory.

Funeral service at Exeter Crematorium on Friday 6 December at 10.45am (St Peter’s Chapel).

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the British Diabetic Society, British Red Cross or British Lung Foundation by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street,...

Cowick Street Christmas Lights Switch On

Event Date: 
04/12/2013 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
St Thomas Precinct, Exeter

The Cowick Christmas Lights Switch-On will be taking place on Wednesday 4th December at 6pm - but the fun begins at 5pm! The Christmas Lights are organised and funded by local traders it's a fabulous community event for all the family young and old!

So come and join in the festive fun and you may even meet Santa......

Highlights include carol singing, Christmas hat competition, face painting, hog roast, ice creams, drinks stall, balloon modeler, Santa's Grotto, open top bus, tombola and a Surprise Attraction! A Radio Exe Live presenter will also be there.

KEAREY Joyce Elizabeth

On 20 November 2013 peacefully passed away in the Exeter Hospice aged 83 years.

Will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral service on Thursday 28 November at East Devon Crematorium, 12.15pm.

No flowers but donations if desired for Hospiscare 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/

HOLMAN John Albert "Jack"

On 20 November 2013 passed away peacefully in hospital aged 81 years of Exeter.

Formerly Exeter City and Devon & Cornwall Police.

Beloved husband of Janet, loving father of Kevin and Angela, dearest grandfather of Oliver, George, Ella and Holly.

Funeral Service Monday 2nd December Exeter Crematorium 2.00pm St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation 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...

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