Beloved Reverend Among This Week's Somerset Funeral Notices

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Below is a selection of notices published earlier this week:

Mary of Ashcott, formerly of Chilton Polden, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 aged 93. Beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mother to Richard, Michael and Sandra, and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Her funeral service will take place at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 1st October 2026 at 2.30 pm. Attendees are welcome to wear a splash of Mary’s favourite colour, green. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance can be left in the collection box after the service or made online.
Marilyn passed away peacefully on 25th August 2026 aged 79. Beloved wife of Peter and devoted mother, greatly missed by family and friends. A service celebrating Marilyn’s life will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Tuesday 15th September 2026 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only; donations for Weston Hospice and Pancreatic Cancer UK may be sent via the funeral directors.
Graham Philip Brooks died peacefully at The Glen Care Home, Evercreech, on 27th August 2026 aged 83. Devoted father to Lee and Vicky, and a much-loved grandfather to Ruby, Jack, Evie, Billie, and Emily. The funeral will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday 15th September at 12.45pm. Donations in memory of Graham may be made to the Stroke Association.
Gillian (nee Pepler) passed peacefully at home on Sunday 30th August following a courageous struggle after a heart attack. She was surrounded by her loving husband Rob and daughters Joanna and Celia. Her funeral service will be on Monday 28th September at 11.30am at St Stephens Church, Lansdown, Bath, followed by a private committal. Donations may be made to RUH X & Dorothy House Hospice.
Ronnie passed away peacefully on Saturday 29th August 2026 aged 75. A service will be held on Tuesday 15th September at 1pm at St Paul’s Chapel, Exeter and Devon Crematorium. Donations are being raised for The Donkey Sanctuary by retiring collection.
Pete of Batheaston passed peacefully at home on 19th August 2026 aged 94. Beloved husband to June and father to numerous children, and grandfather and great-grandfather to many. A service celebrating his life is scheduled at St John the Baptist Church, Batheaston on Thursday 17th September at 12 noon. Family flowers only, with donations for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance welcomed.
A gentleman passed peacefully on 1st September aged 95, beloved husband of the late Patricia. His funeral service will be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd September at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations welcomed for Dementia UK.
Another passed peacefully on 4th September 2026. The funeral service will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Friday 2nd October at 11.30am. Donations for the RSPCA are welcomed.
A lady of Wells passed peacefully at Glastonbury Care Home on 2nd September 2026 aged 91. Much loved wife and mother, she will be sadly missed. Her funeral service will take place at The Pavilion, Willowfields, Glastonbury on Wednesday 23rd September at 12 noon, followed by burial at Wells Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations requested for Médecins Sans Frontières (UK).
Charlie died peacefully at Dorothy House Winsley on 18th August 2026 aged 66. A private cremation has been arranged, and a celebration of life will be held at Frome Rugby Club on Friday 11th September at 3pm. Donations may be made to Dorothy House.
Rose, late of Peasedown, passed peacefully but unexpectedly at Bridgemead Care Home on 23rd August. Her funeral service will take place at Bath Road Methodist Church, Peasedown on Monday 21st September at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations to The Hive, Peasedown welcomed.
John Michael Harding passed away peacefully in Perth on 17th August 2026, reunited now with his beloved Marlene. Born in Bristol in 1939, John shared 66 years of marriage and a remarkable life journey, touching many through his dedication to family and business. A funeral service will be held to honour his life.
Gwen (nee Cross) peacefully passed away on 18th August 2026 aged 92 at Cranhill Nursing Home, Bath. Funeral service at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium on Friday 11th September at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations for RUH may be made.
A dear lady of Westbury sub Mendip died on 31st August 2026 aged 95. A historian with a love of chocolate, she will be dearly missed. Her funeral service will be held at The Quaker Meeting House, Street, on Wednesday 23rd September at 3pm.
Chris, of Hardington Mandeville, died at home on 19th August 2026 aged 86. Funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Parish Church, Hardington Mandeville on Wednesday 16th September at 12 noon. Donations in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society are welcomed.
Peg passed peacefully at home on 11th August aged 91. Her funeral service will be held at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd September at 11.30am. Family flowers only; donations to Weston Hospicecare welcomed.
Wilf of Draycott passed away on 28th August 2026 aged 85. Funeral service at St Peter’s Church, Draycott on Thursday 1st October at 11am. No flowers, donations to St Peter’s PCC Draycott welcomed.
Ana died unexpectedly on 27th August after a short illness. A service will be held on Wednesday 16th September at 1pm at the Mission Church, Street. Attendees are encouraged to wear colours in her memory, with donations for the local church appreciated.
Colin passed peacefully on 30th August aged 83. Funeral service at Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd September at 11am. Family flowers only; donations to RNLI welcomed.
John, former proprietor of R.T. Moore Insurance Brokers and classic car enthusiast, passed peacefully on 27th August 2026 aged 88. A service celebrating his life will be held at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Wednesday 30th September at 1.30pm. Family flowers only; donations for The National Trust and National Motor Museum appreciated.

We extend our deepest sympathies to all families who have lost loved ones. Their memories live on through these lasting tributes and the love of those who remember them.

Beloved Reverend Among This Week’s Somerset Funeral Notices