Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news has been a respected tradition for generations, and we are honoured to be entrusted with these important announcements. Every death notice we publish in our newspaper and on our news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk — the UK’s leading platform for death notices and memorials. These notices remain online indefinitely, offering families and friends a lasting tribute, a place to share memories, post tributes, photos, and contribute donations in memory of their loved ones.
Each week, we pay heartfelt tribute to those remembered within 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 supportive team at 01482 908084.
Below is a selection of recent notices from Somerset.
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From Curry Rivel — Passed peacefully on 14th December 2025, aged 84. A dearly loved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, he will be profoundly missed by family and friends. Now reunited with his beloved daughter Debbie. Funeral service at St. Andrew’s Church, Curry Rivel on Tuesday 13th January at 11.00 am. Family flowers only; donations in lieu to the RNLI welcome via funeral-notices.co.uk or Forsey and Son Funeral Directors.
Colin passed away at Rush Hill Mews Care Home on 22nd December 2025, aged 92. Loved by his family and missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium Woodland Chapel on Wednesday 28th January at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations to the British Heart Foundation appreciated.
Kath Bensen died on 28th November 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at Lansdown Grove Hotel, Bath on 14th January 2026 at 2pm. No dress code.
Others remembered include cherished mothers, grandmothers, and friends who passed peacefully at care homes or at home, surrounded by family. Funeral and memorial services are scheduled across the region in venues such as St Mary’s Church, All Saints Church, Mendip and Haycombe Crematorium, and others, reflecting the deep respect and love held for each individual.
Family flowers are generally preferred in lieu of gifts, with many families inviting donations to various charities, including the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Dorothy House Hospice, Alzheimer’s Society, Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, and multiple others close to the hearts of those departed.
We extend our deepest condolences to all families and friends during these difficult times. For further details or to create a notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or call our team.