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Crowds line the route for ‘the Grandfather of Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Station’

Exmouth RNLI Staff, Crew, volunteers and many friends paid their respects today to a popular and long serving volunteer on the day of his funeral.

Volunteers and crew members from Exmouth RNLI past and present, RNLI Staff together with many friends and acquaintances attended Exmouth Lifeboat Station in Queens Drive, Exmouth today Friday 2nd July 2021 to pay their respects to Don Hodgkinson, a long serving and well respected RNLI volunteer who died on 12 June after a short illness.

Don started his 24 years of volunteering as Box Secretary at the Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Station...

Funeral arrangements: Former Exmouth RNLI Coxswain/Mechanic Tim Mock

The following arrangements are in train concerning the funeral of former Exmouth RNLI Coxswain/Mechanic Tim Mock.

Following on from our previous sad announcement of the death of former Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Coxswain/Mechanic, Tim Mock, and Coronavirus restrictions regarding limited attendance at his funeral :

The funeral cortege will be driving along the seafront between the new Lifeboat Station in Queens Drive, Exmouth to the old station, now Exmouth Rowing Club, starting at 12.25pm on Thursday 29th April 2021

Tim's family would like to invite anyone who wishes to...

Co-op tackles death taboo at Devon County show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/19/2017 - 2:37pm

Figures published by Co-op Funeralcare reveal a worrying gap in end of life planning across Devon, with as many as 91% of adults in the region yet to create a funeral plan and almost a quarter (21%) yet to communicate their funeral wishes to anyone. The findings come as Co-op embarks on its annual tour of the UK’s County Shows, kicking off with Devon County Show, which takes place at Westpoint until Saturday (20th May). Seeking to close the gap in end of life planning, Co-op Funeralcare’s stand will feature an alternative tandem cycle hearse, a picture coffin and a range of other funeral...

Open Day and Ask the Funeral Director in conjunction with Dying Matters Week

Event Date: 
13/05/2017 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
W H. Squires & Son, 29 Exwick Villas, Exwick Road, Exeter, EX4 2AS.

On Saturday 13th May 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., W H. Squires & Son (Exwick premises) will be having an open day and an opportunity to ‘Ask the Funeral Director’ any questions you may have – however strange you may think they are! This will be free entry but donations for Hospiscare will be welcomed for Cakes and refreshments.

This will be in conjunction with ‘Dying Matters’ week. Dying Matters is a coalition of over 32,000 people nationwide trying to get more people talking about death, dying and bereavement. As well as ‘Stanley’ our vintage hearse , different types of coffins on...

150 mourners say goodbye to brave Catherine

Around 150 mourners turned out to pay their respects to former Exeter journalist Catherine Fraser.

The 48-year-old mother of one died suddenly last month after a second bout of cancer.

Her funeral took place today at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium where there was standing room only.

Among those paying their respects were Exeter City FC manager Paul Tisdale and a number of players.

They were joined by director of football Steve Perryman and the club's vice chairman Julian Tagg.

Catherine had been employed by the club as a community operations...

Earl of Devon, Hugh Courtenay, dies

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/20/2015 - 12:44pm

Hugh Courtenay, the 18th Earl of Devon, has died at the age of 73.

The Courtenay family said in a statement: “Hugh Rupert Courtenay, Earl of Devon, died peacefully on 18 August.

“Adored husband of Diana and father of Rebecca, Nell, Camilla and Charles, and beloved 'Grumpy' to eleven grandchildren.

“He enjoyed a life devoted to family, friends, Powderham Estate and Devon.”

A private funeral will be held, followed later by a thanksgiving services, the details of which are to be announced.

The family have asked for donations to St Clement’s Church,...

MORAN Joan of Heavitree

Mrs Joan Moran died peacefully on Tuesday 2nd February at home with her family at her bedside. She was much loved and her loss is deeply felt.

On Wednesday 10th February at 6pm, Joan’s body will be received into the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Heavitree, Exeter, followed by Ash Wednesday Mass, 7pm.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday 11th February at midday, at the Blessed Sacrament with a burial at the Higher Cemetery.

All are warmly invited to the services and reception.

Family flowers only please, but donations in Joan’s memory are welcome to...

BLUNT Violet May

On 19th January 2016 peacefully at Highlands Borders Care Home aged 86 years.

Much loved mother to Sarah, Barbara and Nick and grandma to Ellie.

Recently moved from Kingsgate, Exeter.

Funeral service on Monday 8th February at East Devon Crematorium, 12.15pm.

Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for Guide Dogs for the Blind or Greenfingers by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19–20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

MILFORD Marlene Peggy (Nee Dart)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/04/2016 - 10:25am

On 2nd February 2016 passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness aged 71 years of Exeter.

Beloved wife of Paul, much loved mum of Kevin, Katrina, Karen and Grace, mother-in-law of Sharon, Michael and John, loving Grandmother and Great-grandmother.

Funeral Service Monday 15th February Exeter Crematorium 12.15pm St. Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to 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

LAW Ronald Frank (Ronnie)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 01/29/2016 - 10:11pm

On 6th January 2016 passed away peacefully in hospital aged 74 years of Cullompton.

Loving son of the late Dorothy.

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

Funeral service on Friday 5 February at East Devon Crematorium, 10am, followed by Thanksgiving Service at St Andrew's Parish Church, Cullompton at 11.30am.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to RNLI or Devon Air Ambulance Trust 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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