Beloved Reverend Featured in This Week's Somerset Funeral Notices

The tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones in local news remains an important way to honour their memory, and we are privileged to carry these significant announcements. Each funeral notice published in our paper and online also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk – the UK’s leading website for death notices and memorials. These notices remain permanently online, offering families a lasting tribute and a secure place to share memories, tributes, photographs, and donations in remembrance.

Every week, we pay tribute to those from our community who have passed away by sharing their funeral notices and associated online tribute pages. To view the latest notices, pay your respects, or create one for a loved one, please contact our dedicated team at 01482 908084.

Outlined below are a selection of funeral notices published earlier this week:

Mary, formerly of Ashcott and Chilton Polden, peacefully passed away at home aged 93. She was dearly loved by her family and friends, survived by her children and grandchildren. Her funeral service is scheduled at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 1st October at 2:30 pm. The family invite attendees to wear a splash of Mary’s favourite colour green. Donations can be made to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.
Marilyn Brooks passed peacefully on 25th August aged 79. She was a beloved wife and mother and will be greatly missed. Her life celebration will take place at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Tuesday 15th September at 2:30 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to Weston Hospice and Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Graham Philip Brooks died peacefully at The Glen Care Home in Evercreech on 27th August aged 83. A devoted father and grandfather, his funeral service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday 15th September at 12:45 pm. Donations may be made to the Stroke Association.
Gillian, née Pepler, passed peacefully at home on 30th August, surrounded by family, after a courageous struggle with heart-related health issues. Her funeral will be held on Monday 28th September at St Stephens Church, Lansdown, Bath. Donations can be made to RUH and Dorothy House Hospice.
Ronnie passed peacefully on 29th August aged 75. A service to remember him will take place on Tuesday 15th September at Exeter and Devon Crematorium. Donations are welcomed for The Donkey Sanctuary.
Pete of Batheaston died peacefully at home on 19th August aged 94, leaving behind a large family. A service celebrating his life will be held at St John the Baptist Church, Batheaston on 17th September at noon. Donations may be made to Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.
A 95-year-old gentleman passed on 1st September. His funeral will be at Haycombe Crematorium on 22nd September at 2 pm. Donations are being accepted for Dementia UK.
A peaceful passing on 4th September is noted with funeral service at Mendip Crematorium on 2nd October at 11:30 am. Donations can be made to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
A much-loved wife, mother and grandmother from Wells passed away on 2nd September aged 91. Her funeral service will be at The Pavilion, Glastonbury on 23rd September at noon, followed by burial at Wells Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be given to Médecins Sans Frontières (UK).
Charlie, 66, passed peacefully at Dorothy House, Winsley on 18th August. A celebration of life will be held at Frome Rugby Club on 11th September at 3 pm. Donations are welcome for Dorothy House.
Rose of Peasedown died unexpectedly on 23rd August. The funeral service will be at Bath Road Methodist Church on 21st September at 2 pm. Donations will support The Hive, Peasedown.
John Michael Harding, born in 1939 and recently passed in Perth, is remembered for his lifelong dedication to family, business, and community, including establishing the Three Horseshoes Pub in Bristol. His funeral arrangements are private, with heartfelt tributes from his family.
Gwen Cross passed peacefully on 18th August aged 92. Her funeral service will be held at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on 11th September at 2 pm. Donations may be made to the RUH Bath.
A respected historian of Westbury sub Mendip passed away on 31st August aged 95. A funeral service will take place at The Quaker Meeting House, Street on 23rd September at 3 pm.
Chris of Hardington Mandeville died on 19th August aged 86. His funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Parish Church on 16th September at noon. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Peg peacefully passed at home on 11th August aged 91. Her funeral is scheduled for 23rd September at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium. Donations may be directed to Weston Hospicecare.
Wilf of Draycott passed on 28th August aged 85. His service will be at St Peter’s Church, Draycott on 1st October at 11 am. Donations may be made to the church.
Ana died unexpectedly after a short illness on 27th August. Her funeral will be held on 16th September at the Mission Church, Street. Donations support the local church’s youth outreach.
Colin passed peacefully on 30th August aged 83. His funeral service will be at Haycombe Crematorium on 23rd September at 11 am. Donations may be made to the RNLI.
John, former proprietor of R. T. Moore Insurance Brokers and classic car enthusiast, passed away peacefully on 27th August aged 88. His funeral service will be at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on 30th September at 1:30 pm. Donations can be made to The National Trust and the National Motor Museum.

We extend our deepest condolences to all the families and friends who are mourning their loved ones. Each life remembered has made a unique contribution to our community and their memories will endure.

For further information or to place a notice, please contact our funeral notice team directly.

Beloved Reverend Featured in This Week’s Somerset Funeral Notices