The tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones in local news media continues to provide families with a meaningful way to share remembrance and celebrate life. Every funeral notice we publish in our newspaper and on our website also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk — the UK’s leading site for death notices and memorials. These notices remain online permanently, offering a lasting tribute where friends and family can share memories, add tributes, upload photographs, and make donations in honour of their loved ones.
Each week, we dedicate space to honour those from our Somerset community who have passed away, sharing funeral details and online tribute pages. To submit a notice or tribute, families can reach out via phone or online.
Among the many heartfelt tributes this week, we remember Ann, a distinguished member of the historic 1975 British Everest Southwest Face Expedition led by Sir Chris Bonington. Ann’s incredible journey to Everest Base Camp and the expedition’s first successful ascent of the Southwest Face remain defining moments of a remarkable life. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and all who knew her.
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This week’s notices also include loving remembrances of cherished husbands, wives, parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends who touched lives across Somerset—from Mendip and Glastonbury to Yeovil and beyond. Many celebrated vibrant lives devoted to family, community, and personal passions, with funeral services often inviting attendees to wear bright or smart casual attire, reflecting the individuality of each departed soul. Donations to numerous causes such as Parkinson’s UK, Cancer Research UK, and local charities often accompany these memorials, continuing the spirit of giving from those no longer with us.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends mourning these losses. Their memories live on through the tributes shared and the community that holds them close in heart.