In Somerset, the tradition of announcing the passing of dear family members and friends in local news media remains a valued practice. We are honoured by the trust placed in us to share these important farewells.
Every funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our website is also featured on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s foremost platform for death notices and memorials. These notices remain accessible online indefinitely, offering families and friends a lasting tribute. This space serves as a safe and respectful place to share memories, post photographs, leave tributes, and make donations in honour of those who have passed.
Each week, we pay homage to the lives of those remembered in our community through funeral notices and dedicated online tribute pages. To view the latest announcements, add your own tributes, or create a funeral notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Alternatively, our helpful team is available to assist you by phone on 01482 908084.
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Below is a selection of notices published earlier this week:
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Jo (Joanne), aged 87, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday 6th September, surrounded by her loving family. She was a much-loved wife to David, as well as a devoted mother and grandmother, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
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A much-loved husband, father, and grandfather passed peacefully at home with family on 28th August, aged 76. A funeral service will be held at Mendip Crematorium, Croscombe, on Thursday 24th September at 11:30 am. Family flowers only, with donations appreciated for Dorothy House Hospice Care.
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Casper, aged 42, passed away on 29th August. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew him. His funeral service will take place at English Martyrs Catholic Church, Tilehurst, Reading, on Tuesday 6th October at 11:30 am. Donations in his memory are welcomed for Macmillan Cancer Research.
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Tim peacefully died at home on 4th September, aged 90. Beloved husband to the late Angela, father to Sara, Jane, and Lisa, and grandfather to Marcus, Daniel, Isabel, and Katie. His funeral service is scheduled for 8th October at Mendip Crematorium at 1:30 pm, with donations welcomed via JustGiving.
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Jack Price, aged 73, passed away on 12th August. Enquiries can be made through Coventry Funeral Service.
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Margaret, aged 90, of Wells, died unexpectedly on 1st September. She was devoted to her husband David for 66 years and will be greatly missed. Her funeral service will be held at St Joseph and St Teresa Roman Catholic Church on Thursday 1st October at 2:00 pm, followed by cremation at Mendip Crematorium. Donations are invited for the RSPCA.
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Kitty sadly passed on 8th September, aged 87. She was dearly loved and will be fondly remembered by her family. A service to celebrate Kitty’s life is to be held at All Saints Church, Sandford, on Monday 12th October at noon, followed by burial at Winscombe Cemetery. Donations are welcomed for the Fire Fighters Charity.
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Jo peacefully passed away after a long illness at Oxford Manor Care Home on 3rd August. Her cremation will take place at South Oxford Crematorium, Garford, on Wednesday 23rd September at 10:00 am. The family kindly requests no flowers, with donations welcomed for the British Heart Foundation.
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Sybil, aged 89, died peacefully on 3rd September. She was much loved and the family invites all to a service at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Thursday 1st October at 11:30 am. Donations for Dementia UK are appreciated.
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Pat of Peasedown St John passed peacefully at the Royal United Hospital on 29th August. Beloved husband to Jean, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. The funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Camerton, on Wednesday 30th September at 2:00 pm.
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A touching birthday remembrance is shared for twin sons, brothers, father, and uncle who are fondly remembered on 19th September, keeping them always in the hearts of their families.
To pay tribute or create a funeral notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk.
Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all those we have sadly lost.