Beloved Former Teacher Among This Week's Somerset Funeral Notices

Announcing the passing of a loved one through local news media is a long-standing tradition, and we are honoured by the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and on our news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk – the UK’s leading website for death notices and memorials. Each notice remains online indefinitely, providing friends and families with a lasting tribute to their loved one. This serves as a secure space to share memories, add tributes and photographs, and make donations in their memory.

Each week, we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area through funeral notices and online tribute pages. To read the latest announcements, add tributes to those who have passed, or to create a funeral notice yourself, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our friendly team on 01482 908084.

Below is a selection of notices published earlier this week:

A beloved wife and mother peacefully passed away on 25th August 2026, aged 81, with her husband by her side at Woodside Nursing Home. Her funeral will take place at Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on Wednesday 16th September at 11 a.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Steve Bradford of Taunton, formerly of Bradford Mill, Witheridge, Devon, died peacefully on 15th August 2026 aged 67 after many years of illness faced with remarkable strength. A celebration of his life will be held at St Mary Magdalene Church (Taunton Minster) on Friday 11th September at 11:00 a.m., followed by a committal service at Taunton Crematorium & Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers are welcomed for Somerset Sight.
A much-loved mother passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on 10th August aged 95. Her funeral service is scheduled for Friday 11th September at 11 a.m. at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath. Donations may be made to Cancer Research UK.
Pamela Smith, a cherished sister, sister-in-law, cousin and friend, passed away suddenly. A Thanksgiving service will be held at Partis College Chapel, Bath on Saturday 12th September at 2 p.m.
Raymond Frank Cox of Stratton on Fosse passed away peacefully on 22nd August 2026, aged 87. Known for his kindness and sense of humour, a colourful funeral service celebrating his life will take place at All Saints Church, Oakhill on Friday 18th September at 12 noon, followed by a wake at the Oakhill Inn. Donations in his memory may be made to the Air Ambulance.
Jane, much loved mum and grandmother, passed away peacefully on 22nd August 2026 aged 80. Her funeral service will be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 18th September at 12 noon. Donations may be made to the Lord’s Larder, Yeovil.
A dear lady passed away peacefully at Sycamore Lodge, Nailsea on 25th August aged 84. Her funeral service will be at St Andrew’s Church, Congresbury on Wednesday 23rd September at 1.30 p.m.
A beloved mother and grandmother, Elsie, passed peacefully on 12th August aged 86 at Woodside Nursing Home. Her funeral service will be held at Widcombe Baptist Church, Bath on Friday 25th September, followed by burial at Haycombe Cemetery. Donations may be made to Dementia UK.
John Michael Harding, who passed away peacefully on 17th August 2026, is remembered for his extraordinary life, devotion to family, and beloved partnership with his wife Marlene. Details of his remarkable life and legacy have been fondly shared by his family.
Jill Holbrook, a passionate infant school teacher for over 40 years, specialising in music and English as a foreign language, died aged 94 on 8th August 2026. Her funeral will be held on 17th September at West Herts Crematorium.
Keith, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. His funeral service will take place on Monday 28th September at St Andrew’s Church, Mells, Somerset.
Betty, aged 96, passed away peacefully on 12th August 2026. Her funeral service is at The Parish Church of St Peter and All Hallows, West Huntspill on Wednesday 2nd September at 1.30 p.m.
A sudden loss was felt with the passing of a loving husband and father from Street on 26th August 2026. Cremation will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Tuesday 15th September.
Roger of Edington, aged 58, passed away suddenly on 20th August 2026. A private funeral service will be held. Donations may be made to the British Heart Foundation and Engineers Without Borders UK.
A much-loved lady passed at home on 17th August aged 78. Her funeral is scheduled for Tuesday 15th September at Weston Crematorium.
A gentleman aged 97 passed peacefully at Dorothy House Hospice on 23rd August 2026. Funeral to be held on Tuesday 15th September at Haycombe Crematorium.
Joscelyn passed peacefully on 17th August aged 92. Her funeral service will be at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on Friday 11th September.
Phil, age 79, passed away peacefully on 30th August 2026. His funeral will take place on Friday 25th September at Yeovil Crematorium.
Laurie passed away on 4th August 2026 aged 84. His funeral service is on Monday 7th September at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wanstrow.

We extend our deepest sympathies to all the families and friends mourning the recent losses. To add your own tributes or publish a notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk.

Our thoughts remain with all those who have lost loved ones during this time.

Beloved Former Teacher Among This Week’s Somerset Funeral Notices