The tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones in local news media remains an important way for communities in Somerset to pay their respects and share memories. We value the trust placed in us to publish these significant announcements.
Each funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our website is also available on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading site for death notices and memorials. These notices remain online indefinitely, providing a lasting tribute where family and friends can add tributes, photographs, and make donations in memory.
Every week, we highlight some of the cherished individuals remembered in our area with their 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 friendly team on 01482 908084.
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Here are a selection of recent notices from Somerset:
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Janet Baker of Wanstrow passed peacefully at home on 4 August 2026 aged 86. Devoted wife of the late John (Binny), loving mother and grandmother. Her funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Wanstrow on Tuesday 1 September at 12 noon. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu are welcomed for Cancer Research UK and Dorothy House – Somerset District Nurses.
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Dave, aged 77, passed suddenly on 4 August 2026. Father, grandfather, brother, and ex-husband, deeply missed by family and friends. His funeral will take place at the Valley Chapel on Monday 24 August at 1pm. Donations in lieu for the Royal United Hospital may be made.
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June, who died peacefully aged 93 on 2 August 2026, will be celebrated at a service on Thursday 27 August at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium. Donations may be made to Dementia UK.
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Geoffrey Dobbs of Wells, who passed away peacefully on 18 August 2026 aged 73, was a true character: founder of the Galle Literary Festival, inventor of Tuk-Tuk Polo, hotelier, philanthropist, and much loved uncle and brother. A memorial service will be held in the spring.
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Mike, a lifelong resident of Frome who passed away on 15 August 2026 aged 90, was a respected businessman and keen sportsman. His memorial service will be held at St George’s Church, Beckington on Friday 18 September at 11am, followed by lunch at The Mill at Rode.
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Other cherished individuals include those who passed peacefully in recent weeks across Somerset, with services held according to family wishes. Many have requested donations in lieu of flowers to charities such as Dorothy House Hospice Care, Dementia UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Macmillan Nurses, and others dear to their loved ones.
To add tributes or create funeral notices for your loved ones, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Our thoughts continue to be with the families and friends of those we have lost in our community.