Announcing the passing of a loved one through local news media has been a time-honored tradition, and we are privileged to be entrusted with sharing these important announcements. Each notice published in our newspaper and on our news website also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk — the United Kingdom’s leading platform for death notices and memorials. These notices remain online indefinitely, providing a lasting tribute and a safe space for friends and family to share memories, add tributes, photos, and make donations in honor of their loved ones.
Every week, we pay tribute to those remembered in our community with a funeral notice and online memorial page. To view the latest announcements, leave tributes for those from Somerset who have recently passed, or to create a funeral notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our helpful team at 01482 908084.
Below is a selection of notices published earlier this week, celebrating the lives and memories of those we have lost:
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Joan, of Winscombe, passed peacefully on 16th December 2025 at home. Reunited with her beloved husband Bill. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at Lynch Chapel, Winscombe, on Friday 23rd January at 11:00 am, followed by interment. Contributions may be made to Weston Hospicecare.
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Edwin, formerly of Butleigh, died peacefully on 14th December 2025 at Glastonbury Care Home, aged 95. Survived by his children Bob, Janet, Julie, and Helen. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 8th January at 1:30 pm. Donations welcomed for The Royal National Institute Of Blind People (RNIB).
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John, aged 80, passed at the Bristol Royal Infirmary on 19th December 2025. Loving husband to Sue, devoted father and grandfather. Memorial service at St Andrew’s Church, Banwell on Wednesday 21st January at 11:30 am. Donations may be made to Bristol Heart Institute or Dementia UK.
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Joy, aged 98, passed peacefully at home on 18th December 2025. Funeral to be held Tuesday 6th January 2026 at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe.
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Peggy, of Compton Martin, in her 90th year, passed peacefully on 16th December 2025. Funeral at Haycombe Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 10:00 am. Donations in her memory may be made to Weston Hospicecare.
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Ray, of Yeovil, passed peacefully at Cookson Court, survived by his wife Beverley and family. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Tuesday 13th January at 10:40 am. Donations welcomed for St Margaret’s Hospice.
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Joyce, aged 82, passed away on 9th December 2025. Funeral service on Thursday 8th January at 11:00 am at Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium. Donations to Leukemia Research and Dorothy House Hospice appreciated.
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Diane, died peacefully at Weston General Hospital on 15th December aged 79. Service at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January at 12:30 pm. Donations appreciated by North Somerset RSPCA & Weston Hospicecare.
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Tony, aged 83, passed away peacefully on 5th December 2025. Funeral service at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath, on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 2:00 pm. Donations to the Peggy Dodd Centre welcomed.
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And many more memorials honoring the lives of local residents, including tributes to Angela, Dalton, Sheila, Geoff, and others.
Each entry reflects cherished memories and the deep love families hold for their departed. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all families during their time of loss. To add your own tributes, or to publish a notice for your loved one, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk.
Our thoughts are with all those who mourn during this difficult time.