Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a cherished tradition, and we are honored by the trust placed in us to share these significant announcements. Every funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our website 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 to their loved ones. It provides a secure space to share memories, add tributes, upload photographs, and support charities with donations made in their memory.
Each week, we pay tribute to the individuals remembered in our community through funeral notices and online memorial pages. Below is a selection of notices published this week from the Somerset area.
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Ian, aged 78, passed away on 24th February. Born in Bolsover, Derbyshire, Ian’s lifelong passion for horses began in childhood when he purchased his first pony for £40. He competed in prestigious showjumping events, including multiple appearances at the Horse of the Year Show at Wembley. Later, he trained exceptional showjumping horses at his Elm Leaze stud farm near the Badminton Estate. Remembered as a warm and generous man within the equestrian community, Ian’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday 31st March at St Michael and All Angels Church, Great Badminton, followed by refreshments at Badminton Memorial Hall. Donations in his memory may be made to Riding for the Disabled.
Jean, aged 84, passed peacefully on 4th March. A loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, her funeral service will be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Thursday 26th March. Family flowers only, with donations welcomed for Parkinson’s UK.
A beloved matriarch from Walton, aged 91, passed on 4th March. She is remembered fondly by her family and is now reunited with her husband. Her funeral will take place at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 26th March, with donations kindly invited for Parkinson’s UK.
Malcolm, a dearly missed husband, father, grandad, and brother, died peacefully on 10th March at Yeovil Hospital. His funeral service will be at Yeovil Cemetery Chapel on 14th April. Donations in his memory are invited for the Mendip Disabled Association.
Other notable tributes include a respected doctor and campaigner who passed away peacefully at home on 24th February. Loved by his family, his funeral will be held at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on 30th March. Donations in his memory may be made to The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, The Woodland Trust, or WaterAid.
Marjorie, aged 89, and several other cherished community members are remembered this week with services scheduled across Somerset. Each tribute reflects lives filled with love, dedication, and community spirit.
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all families and friends who have lost loved ones. Funeral notices remain accessible online as a lasting testament to their lives and legacies.
To add tributes or publish funeral notices, families can visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our team for assistance.