A beloved husband, dad and grandad from St Austell has been remembered this week following his death. Pete Walker died at the age of 69 on April 25.
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Passed away peacefully on April 29 at Old Roselyon Manor Nursing Home, Par, Donald Frederick, aged 88 years of St Austell. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, loving dad of Andrea and Ian, father-in-law of Mark and Lisa, adored grandad of Jordan, Yasmin, Ben and Emily, dear great-grandad of Charlie and Georgia.
Funeral service to be held at Carclaze Methodist Chapel on Friday, May 10 at 1.30pm followed by interment at Nanpean Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, are invited for Cornwall Hospice Care c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service, 37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE Tel: 01726 65727 or by retiring collection at the service.
Sebastian Quelcuti On April 29. Passed peacefully away at St. Margaret’s Nursing Home, Fraddon. John, aged 84 Years of St Dennis survived by his two sons Gary and Chris.
Loving companion of Christine. Step-Daughter Jackie.
Grandad to Albie, Thomas & Donna. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be at Carne Hill Methodist Chapel, St. Dennis on Wednesday, May 15 at 11am.
Family flowers only, donations to Cornwall Hospice Care via donations link or at the service c/o T. C. Rogers Son, Funeral Directors, School Hill, Padstow, PL28 8DT. 01841 532463.
(Pam) Pam, aged 89 years of Stenalees, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, at Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske, Truro. Loving wife of Alan, loving mum to Carole, Alan, Sandra and Mark.
Nanna to Lisa, Aaron, Raegan, Leah, Kieran, Matthew, James and the late Joseph. Great-Nanna to Alex, Tara and Marley.
Sister to Brian, Terry (deceased) and Adrian. Pam will be missed by her family and many friends.
Funeral Service at St Peter's Church, Treverbyn at 11am on Tuesday, May 21. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, for Versus Arthritis, can be placed in the donation box at the service, made online at wedlakefuneralhome.co.uk/donations or may be sent (Cheques made payable to: Versus Arthritis) c/o Nick Jago and David Michael Funeral Directors, Wedlake Funeral Home, 2 Higher Bugle, St Austell PL26 8PY. Tel: 01726 850216.
Wendy Jean REDSTONE (Née Grant)
(Née Grant) On April 27, Wendy, aged 80 years - plantswoman - of South Zeal, formerly of Okehampton, passed away peacefully in her sleep following a long illness. Beloved wife of Keith Counter Redstone (deceased), much loved mother of Sara, Joanne and James. Loving nanny to Simon, Isaac and Sonny and dear sister of Barry (deceased), John and Jane.
Funeral service at St Andrews, South Tawton on May 22 at 2.30pm. For those not able to attend the church service, the family warmly welcome you to the funeral tea at Belstone Village Hall from 3.45pm onwards, followed by the chance to raise a glass to Wendy at the Kings Arms, South Zeal.
Parking on the day will be limited: car sharing is encouraged if possible. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, in aid of South Zeal Playing Fields and Victory Hall, by retiring collection or sent c/o Albery & Redstone Funeral Directors, 15 East Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AS, 01837 55299.
Passed away peacefully in his sleep, after a long illness, on Saturday, April 27, aged 87 years. Devoted husband and best friend for over 66 years to Joyce.
Loving father to John and daughter-in-law Carole, and Helen and son-in-law and workmate Ian. Funeral service to take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Wednesday, May 22 at 2:45pm.
No black to be worn please, family flowers only, donations if desired by retiring collection, or by visiting: www.christopher-ian-reid.muchloved.com All proceeds will benefit the work of Marie Curie. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.
Peacefully on April 27, at Trevarna Care Home, St Austell, Carol aged 90 years of St Austell and formerly of Polruan. Funeral service on Wednesday May 29, 11.00am at St John's Methodist Church, St Austell followed by committal at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin.
Immediate family flowers only requested but donations if desired may be sent to Cancer Research UK or placed in the donation box at the service. Any enquiries to personal Choice Funerals, 14-16 Mount Charles Road, St Austell, PL25 3LD. Tel 01726 64040.
Jeffrey Barrington (Jeff) RIGGS
Passed away peacefully on April 25 aged 79. Much-loved brother to twin sisters Jane and Elizabeth (deceased), his sister Deirdre (deceased) and brother John.
Loving uncle and great uncle. A Celebration of Jeff's life will take place on Tuesday May 28 at Ford Park Cemetery Chapel at 1pm. Donations in memory of Jeff are for the work of the RNLI and may be given by retiring collection or online at wyattbrothers.co.uk. Wyatt Brothers Funeral Directors 5-7 Durnford Street, Plymouth PL1 3QJ Tel: 01752 600437.
(Pat) On Thursday, May 2, Pat passed away peacefully at home, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Trevor Roberts, loving mother of Jenny, Graham and David and a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and mother in law.
Funeral service 10.30 am, Tuesday, May 21, St John's Church, Truro. Family flowers only.
Donations in memory of Pat for The Children's Society may be made via memorygiving.com or by retiring collection. Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro TR1 2EQ Tel 01872 274021.
Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep. Beloved husband of Helen, dad to Leigh and Kirsty, grandad to Tilly and Maisie, brother of Doreen and Christine.
"Quo Fata Vocant" Funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Tuesday, May 21, at 1.15pm, followed by a celebration of Joe's life at The Treasury Bar's function room. Family flowers only please; donations if desired made payable to The Royal British Legion may be left online at wcpltd.com or sent to Walter C Parson, Crownhill, PL6 5ST (01752 767676).
On May 2, Colin aged 89 years of Dobwalls, formerly of Lydcott Farm, Widegates and Cripstone Farm, Braddock. Beloved husband of Val, dear dad of Juliet (dec'd) and Marilyn, loved grandad of Melissa, Natalie and Ryan and great grandad.
Funeral service will take place at Braddock Parish Church on Monday, May 20 at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Brain Tumour Research and Dementia UK by way of retiring collection or cheques made payable to the charity can be sent c/o Ugalde and Son Funeral Directors Trelawney House Heathlands Road Liskeard, PL14 4DH.
On Saturday, April, 27, following a short illness at RCH, Treliske. Joyce, aged 93 years, of Truro. Loving wife to Trevor (deceased).
Mother to Mike, Chris and Lin (deceased). Cherished nan, great-nan and great-great nan. Joyce will be so sadly missed by all who knew her.
The funeral service will take place on Monday, May 13, at 10.30am, in the Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium, followed by interment at Truro Cemetery. Donations in memory of Joyce to benefit Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. c/o: L. J. Tregunna Funeral Directors 49, Kenwyn Street Truro, TR1 3DB 01872 273568.
Sadly passed away on April 19, aged 84 years. Loving wife, sister, mum, grandma and mother-in-law.
"You always had a smile to share, Time to give and time to care, A loving nature, kind and true, Is the way we'll all remember you."
Love you and miss you today, tomorrow and always xxx Funeral service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Monday, May 13, at 9.15 am. No flowers by request please.
Donations for the work of Macmillan Cancer Support or The British Heart Foundation can be made by retiring collection. Enquiries to- Co-op Funeralcare, 61 Exeter Street, Plymouth. PL4 0AH Tel: 01752 303800.
Peter passed away at Derriford Hospital on April 24 aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Rita for 63 years, a loving dad to Carolyn, Alison and Mandy, father-in-Law to Andrew and Michael, a dear grandad to Sarah, Thomas, Laura and Claire and great grandad to Ryleigh, Kolter, Archie, Evelyn & Maisie.
Funeral service at St Stephens Church, Launceston, on Monday, May 20, at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations may be given in memory of Peter if desired, to 'St. Stephens Church' and 'Truscott Graveyard Fund', By retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, Langdon, Launceston, PL15 8NL, 01566 785340.
Kenneth Edgar Lt. Cdr. Rn (Rtd) Mbe TRACE
May 8, 1926 - April 14, 2024, Passed away very peacefully at home, aged 97 years. Loving husband to Jean (deceased). Daddy to Jane and Steve and Kenny to Lisa, Chloé, Georgia and Grace.
A life completed! Funeral service to take place at Efford Crematorium on Wednesday, May 15 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Luke's Hospice, Plymouth or Marie Curie may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson, Plymstock, PL9 9BR Tel: 01752 404042.
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Peacefully on May 1 in Par, Cornwall aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Patrick, a much-loved mum, granny, old granny and aunt.
Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Thursday, May 23, at 3.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired please in Sheila's memory to Dementia UK, by retiring collection or c/o Bodmin Funeral Services, Old Wall Lodge, Castle Canyke Road, PL31 1DU.
Passed away surrounded by family on April 17 on Brent ward at Derriford Hospital aged 77 years. Devoted wife to Bryan.
Dearly-loved mother to Julie and mother in law to Jamie. Treasured grandmother to Sarah, Michael, Megan, Peter, Mollie, Andrew, Steven and Sam.
Also, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, May 23, at Weston Mill at 10:45.
No flowers please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Brent ward at Derriford Hospital or St Luke's Hospice and can be made by retiring collection or via https://dawnturner.muchloved.com/ Always on our mind, forever in our hearts.
Dawn was loved by all who knew her. All enquiries to Coop Funeralcare Crownhill 12-14 Morshead Road PL65AJ (01752)303830.
On Wednesday, April 24, suddenly at her home, Sandra Joyce, aged 75 years of Newmill.
Beloved wife of Derrick. Much loved mother and grandmother.
Funeral service has taken place. All enquiries to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel 01736 364062.
Passed away peacefully on April 25 at Treliske Hospital, Peter David, aged 69 years of St Austell. Beloved husband of Kym, loving dad of Nicola, Joanne, David and Rob, dear grandad of Chloe, Sophie, Kobe, Evie, Kerrigan and Zeek.
Funeral service to be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin, on Tuesday, May 21, at 1:30pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, are invited for the British Heart Foundation c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service, 37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE Tel: 01726 65727 via the online notice or by retiring collection at the service. Black attire is not necessary.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Philip Webb who passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21 aged 68. Devoted husband of Andy (deceased).
Dearly-loved son of Jean and Brian (deceased) and son-in-law of Carol and Colin. Loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle.
Will be dearly missed by all. Now reunited with loved ones.
"And now I travel on the shady path to cross the river, and come to a place, they say, no-one returns."
Funeral service to take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Monday, May 13, at 10.45am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for RNLI or Improving Lives Plymouth.
All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ 01752 303830.
Sadly passed away on Wednesday, April 17, aged 82 years, finally reunited with her husband Desmond (Dec). Linda will be sadly missed by her children Julie, Martin, Tony, Chris and Lee.
Her Grandchildren Jodie, Lewis, Matthew, James (Dec), Jack, Ashley, Abbie, Kieran, Paul and Claire. Her Great Grandchildren Mia, Isabelle, Lexy, Hunter, Maximus, Jude, Harvey, Willow, Lottie, Logan, Mia, Lyra, Lily and Elliot. Her sisters Rosalind, Sue and Marilyn (Dec).
Funeral service will take place at Efford Crematorium on Tuesday, May 14, at 10:00 am. Please wear a splash of red.
No flowers please, donations to Cancer Research UK would be gratefully received via retiring collection. All enquiries to Coop Funeralcare Crownhill 12-14 Morshead Road PL65AJ (01752)303830.
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) WESTLAKE
(Betty) Mary Elizabeth Westlake passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 28. Loving mum to Tom and Gail.
Mother-in-law to Peter. Grandma to Leanne, Danny, Ben, Shan, William and Lauren.
Great grandma to Cassie, Jay, Brendan, Sonny, Ellis and Fletcher. Great great grandma to Billy, Tommy and Nellie-Lee.
Funeral service to be held at Efford crematorium on Thursday, May 16, at 9:15am. Flowers welcome.
No donations. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 6AJ 01752 303830.
(Beth) On Friday April 19, Beth passed away peacefully after a short illness at home in Westward Ho! with family at her side, aged 84 years, of Truro, Cornwall. Beloved wife of Tony (Richard Anthony) of 65 years, loving mum to Helen and Hayley, mum-in-law to Chris and Dave, dear granny to Jessica and James, Callum, William and Jaz, Hayden, Kieron and Ewan, loving GG to Ruby, Eli and Eden.
She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service is to be held at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Tuesday, May 14 at 1.40pm.
Family flowers only please but donations if so desired to Cancer Research UK to Braddicks & Sherborne Family Funeral directors at 1 Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF. Tel 01237 477222 or by retiring collection. Email:enquiries@braddicksandsherborne.co.uk
(Potter) Passed away peacefully in Glan Clwyd Hospital, previously of North Parade, Penzance, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Glen, much loved mum to Philip, loved grandma, great-grandma, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend.
Joyce will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service to be held at Colwyn Bay Crematorium on Thursday, May 16 at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations gladly accepted in Joyce's memory to St David's Hospice Llandudno.
All enquiries to T. Conchar and Sons 4 Woodland Road West Colwyn Bay LL29 7DH Telephone 01492 532206.
Passed away peacefully holding our hands. Loving mum of Jane Beloved gran of Sarah and Rachael, and Ol gran of Amy, Katie, James, Tommy, Jasmin and little Tommy. Good night, god bless and go careful.
Funeral service will be held at St Mary's Church, Plympton on Wednesday, May 15, at 12.45pm. Flowers or donations if desired for Riding for the Disabled may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848
Passed away peacefully at home on April 28, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia.
Loving dad of John and Tina, Gary and Lena. Much loved grandad of Ricky and Hannah, Liam and Toni.
Great-grandad to Isabelle & Harley. Our Dear Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad In life we loved you dearly, of course we always will In our heart you hold a place that no-one else can fill. Your gentle ways and loving smile will stay with us forever You're now with Sylv, your one true love Finally together. Goodnight, God bless. John, Tina, Lena, Gary, Ricky, Liam, Hannah, Toni, Isabelle & Harley xxxxxxx
Funeral Service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Wednesday, May 15 at 10.45am. Either flowers or donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676.
In Memoriams
(Phillips) May 1, eight years will have gone by, still remembered and missed. Mum, Justin, Joanne, Darren and families x x
Barbara And Karol GORCZYNSKI (Purchase)
(Purchase) They never looked for praises They were never ones to boast They just went on quietly working For the ones they loved the most. Their dreams were seldom spoken Their wants were very few And most of the time their worries Also went unspoken too.
They were there .... a firm foundation Through all our storms of life Sturdy hands to hold on to In times of stress and strife.
Two true friends we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest blessings Our loved/missed Mum and Dad. Remembered always, Miecia and Reg, Christopher, Laura, Dominic, Victoria and all the family
Died May 8, 2011, aged 39. Cherished and loving son of Russell (Deceased) and Pat.
Dear brother of Tim and a good and loyal friend. Remembered every day with deepest love xxx
In memory of Alan who passed away May 3, 2017, and Pauline who passed away November 14, 2012. A dear dad and mum and parents-in-law. Remembered with love. Bob and Jenny
Acknowledgements
Elaine and the family of the late Mr Philip Pearce Harvey wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness which has been very much appreciated, to all who so kindly sent messages and cards of sympathy, and for attending the funeral service of their loved one, also for the donations received in memory of Philip for The British Heart Foundation.
Our grateful thanks to the Doctors and all who helped care for Philip through his illness over the last twelve months and to the Paramedics who were so kind and tried so hard. Special thanks to the Rev Harry Burlton for his comforting service, the organist Kevin Lane and to Mike Kearey and sons (Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors) for their care and support throughout the funeral arrangements.
Pat, Rachel, Ian and the family of the late Mr Gerald Hosken of St Just wish to express their sincere thanks to all their neighbours and friends for their help and support and for the cards, flowers and messages of sympathy received during their recent sudden bereavement.
Thanks also to Revd Karsten Wedgewood for officiating at the service, Mr Howard Crichton-Stuart – organist and to all those who attended the funeral of their loved one with many thanks for the donations received in Gerald’s memory for Cancer Research UK and to the Commercial Hotel for providing the refreshments.
Special thanks to Chris and all at W C Matthews & Son for their care in carrying out the funeral arrangements. W.C. Matthews & Son, Funeral Directors, Rhoc, Marias Lane, Sennen, Penzance, TR19 7BU Tel: (01736) 871265 funeraldirectorspenzance.co.uk
Roger and the family of the late Mrs Sue Thomas of Connor Downs wish to express their grateful thanks to relatives, neighbours and friends for all their help and support and for the cards and messages of sympathy received during their recent bereavement.
Thanks also to Revd Michael Searle for officiating at the service, Julia Bryant - organist, the chosen bearers, to all those many people who attended the funeral of their loved one and for the donations received in Sue's memory for The Headland Unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.
Many thanks to The Logan Rock Inn for providing the refreshments and to Chris and his team at W C Matthews & Son for their thoughtfulness in carrying out the funeral arrangements. W.C. Matthews & Son, Funeral Directors, Rhoc, Marias Lane, Sennen, Penzance, TR19 7BU Tel: (01736) 871265 funeraldirectorspenzance.co.uk.
of Redruth, Paula, Paul, Andrew and all the family would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral, sent cards and messages of condolence which meant so much. Thankyou for your generous donations to Guide Dogs, in memory of Daphne.
Grateful thanks to the staff at the Royal Cornwall and Falmouth Community Hospitals and Leatside Health Centre for their wonderful care and support for our mum during her long illness. Special thanks to Pastor Jenny Lockwood, organist, Charles Bickford and the congregation at St Stephen's, Church, Treleigh for providing such a meaningful and uplifting funeral service.
Gratitude and thanks also, to Richard Putt and his colleagues at: Bernard Williams and Son, Funeral Directors for all their kindness and support.
To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
