Exeter

Beer’s musical army bring ‘folk and roll’ to Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 02/18/2014 - 10:14pm

The genius that is Phil Beer, the dazzling multi instrumentalist with Show of Hands, is about to take his “folk and roll” band on the road for the first time in three years – kicking off with three shows in his home county of Devon. A man used to juggling musical hats, he will this year be appearing solo, with the all-star Feast of Fiddles, the Bully Wee Band and the Phil Beer Band, as Show of Hands take a rare break until the autumn. And that’s before he takes to the high seas with his series of Folkboat sailing and music workshop adventures this summer. Not content with touring all over...

SQUIRES Michael (Ropey)

On 16 February 2014 passed away peacefully in Exeter Hospice aged 63 years of Huxham.

Beloved son of Betty Raven, son of Gordon, loving partner of Caroline, father of Brandon, and a much loved brother of Frank. Will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Special thanks to all the staff at the RD&E Hospital and Exeter Hospice who cared for Michael.

If anyone deserves to be with the angels it is Michael.

Funeral service on Friday 28 February at Exeter Crematorium 2pm St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to...

WEBB Philip (Phil)

Passed away on 12 February 2014 aged 61 years.

Much loved husband of Bridget, dad to Nicola, Paul and their partners Will and Jo, proud grandad to Freya and Joel. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium, St Peter’s Chapel, on Monday 24 February at 11.30am.

Donations in lieu of flowers for Hospiscare by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or via www.leroyfunerals.co.uk

JAMES Joyce

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:13pm

Passed peacefully away at Greenslades Care Home on 8 February 2014.

A much loved mum to Darren and Sarah and a dear nan who will be sadly missed.

‘Reunited with her husband Roy’

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Wednesday 19 February at 10.30am, St Paul’s Chapel.

GALLAGHER Richard (Tricky)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:11pm

Passed away on Saturday 1 February 2014 after a short battle with cancer at the RD&E Hospital, surrounded by his family, having followed his son Sam’s team Saints win against Fulham during the afternoon.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and especially by his children Clare, Holly, Sam and Lou, his mother Dot, sister Susan and his wife Sal.

The funeral will be held at Crediton Parish Church on Thursday 13 February at 3pm.

Family flowers only, donations please to Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support via the websites below, there will also...

FORTE Wing Commander (Retired) Christopher Benedetto

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:08pm

Died peacefully, aged 64 years at the Arthur Rank Hospice on February 3 2014.

Dearly loved and adored father, grandfather and friend.

A huge presence in the lives of everyone who knew him, he will be greatly missed.

A funeral mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Church, Exeter on Friday February 14 at 10am followed by burial at the Higher Cemetery, Exeter.

A celebration of his life will follow the interment.

No flowers please, donations if desired for Arthur Rank Hospice may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH.

COOMBE Pamela Anne (nee Mallett)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:06pm

Peacefully on 6 February 2014 at Mount Pleasant Rest Home, Newton Abbot surrounded by her family, Pam, aged 68 years.

Beloved wife of Micky, loving mum to Justine, Alex and Robert. Grandma to six wonderful grandsons.

Funeral Service at Sticklepath Methodist Church, near Okehampton on Monday 17 February at 11:30am, followed by Interment at The Quaker Burial Ground, Sticklepath.

Flowers or donations if desired for The Salvation Army by retiring collection or may be sent to: LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

ALLEN (STONE) Bernard

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:04pm

Passed peacefully away at home on 5 February 2014 aged 72 years.

A much loved husband, dad and grandad who will be sadly missed.

Funeral service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium, St. Peter’s Chapel on Tuesday 18 February at 1.15pm.

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

CODY John

On 11 February 2014 passed away peacefully at home in Countess Wear aged 88 years. Loving husband of the late Pam, beloved father and grandfather.

Funeral Mass on Monday 24 February Sacred Heart RC Church, South Street, Exeter 10am followed by burial in Topsham Cemetery.

Flowers by 9am c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter, EX2 4JD

SMITH Phillip Norman Cleveland

On 29 January 2014 in his 84th year.

Loving and deeply adored husband of Joan. Will be sadly missed by her, Patrick, Michael, Peter, Bobby, Claire, Amanda, Pippa, Deborah and baby Ryker, family and friends. We all loved you.

Funeral Service Friday 21 February at Exeter Crematorium, 1pm in St Paul's Chapel.

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

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