Announcing the passing of loved ones in local media is a cherished tradition, and we are honoured to be trusted with these important announcements. Every funeral notice published in our newspaper and online also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading site for death notices and memorials. Each notice remains online indefinitely, offering family and friends a lasting tribute and a safe place to share memories, add tributes and photographs, and make donations in memory.
Each week, we pay tribute to those remembered in our community through funeral notices and online tribute pages. To view the latest announcements, add your own tributes, or create a funeral notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our helpful team on 01482 908084.
Below is a selection of notices published earlier this week:
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Mike (of Crewkerne): Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 7th September 2026, aged 81 years. A dear husband, dad, grandad and brother. His funeral service will be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Thursday 24th September 2026 at 12:00 pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mike may be made to St Margaret’s Hospice, Yeovil, via A J Wakely & Sons Funeral Directors.
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Unnamed gentleman (of Nunney): Passed away suddenly on 7th September 2026, aged 86 years. A much-loved father and grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday 1st October at 11.30 am at Mendip Crematorium, Croscombe. Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made to Bath Cats and Dogs Home through Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors.
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Paddy: Passed away peacefully at Torrwood Nursing Home, Wells on Wednesday 9th September 2026, aged 97 years. A dearly loved wife to Bertie, she will be greatly missed by family and friends. Her funeral service will take place at Mendip Crematorium on Monday 5th October at 11.30 am. Colourful clothing is welcome. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be made to the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind (Sight Savers) via Forsey and Son Funeral Directors.
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Peter: Passed away peacefully on 9th September 2026 aged 91 years. Much loved and greatly missed by family and friends. A private service celebrating Peter’s life will be held. Donations may be made to Weston Hospice and Alzheimer’s Research UK through C V Gower Funeral Directors. Personal tributes and donations can also be made online.
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Unnamed lady (of Compton Dando): Passed away on 2nd September 2026, aged 81. A much-loved wife of Chris, she will be sadly missed by family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at St Mary’s Church, Compton Dando on Friday 25th September at 1pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, may be made to Parkinson’s UK via Bryan G Bishop Funeral Service.
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Carole: Passed away peacefully on 10th September 2026 aged 68 years. Reunited with beloved husband Norman. A much-loved daughter of Beryl and sister to Mark and Sue, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A service to celebrate Carole’s life is scheduled for Friday 9th October at 11.30am at Sedgemoor Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to Bristol & Weston Hospital Charities through C V Gower Funeral Directors.
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Richard: Passed away at home on 6th September 2026 aged 83 years. A much-loved husband, brother, father, and grandfather to his immediate and stepfamilies. Described as a brilliant mind at rest and forever remembered. His funeral service will be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on 6th October at 2:30pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made in his memory to the Bee Society and The RVC Alumni Fund.
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Avril: Passed away peacefully on 25th August 2026. A loving mum and nan, she will be missed by all her family and friends. Her service will be held at St Leonard’s Church, Marston Bigot on Thursday 24th September 2026 at 12:00 noon. Donations in memory of Avril for St Leonard’s Church can be made on the day or sent via Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors.
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Doug: Passed away on 27th August 2026 at Woodside Nursing Home aged 85 years. Former Bath and First Bus driver for over 30 years. He will be greatly missed by his niece Clare, family, and friends. His funeral service will be held at the Valley Chapel on Tuesday 22nd September at 11am. Enquiries to G F Hunt Funeral Directors.
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Surgeon Captain (D) RD.RNR. BA (HONS) BDS, FDS, RCS: Passed away peacefully at home on 22nd August 2026, aged 92 years. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed. His funeral service will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Mells on Monday 28th September at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations for CHASE Africa may be sent via Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors.
We also remember with love the birthday memories of our twin sons, brothers, dad, and uncle on 19th September: “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed, still very dear. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.”
To add your own tributes or publish a notice for a loved one, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk.
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends of those we have lost.