Much-loved Former Teacher, Mum and Gran Among This Week's Somerset Funeral Notices

Announcing the passing of loved ones in local news media is a long-standing tradition, and we are honoured by the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and on our website also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk-the UK’s leading site for death notices and memorials. Each notice remains online permanently, providing friends and family with a lasting tribute, a safe place to share memories, add tributes and photographs, and make donations in memory.

Each week, we pay tribute to those remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To view the latest announcements or to add your own tributes, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Alternatively, you can create a notice by contacting our team on 01482 908084.

Below is a selection of this week’s published notices:

Passed away peacefully at home on 19th July 2026, aged 80. Devoted wife of Robin and much-loved sister of Joy. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium, Croscombe, on Wednesday 5th August at 11.30am. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu may be made to Cancer Research UK via Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors.
Of Wells, passed away at home on Saturday 4th July 2026, aged 59. Cherished father of Charlotte, brother of Alison, and uncle to Kirsty, Leanna and Abi. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium on Monday 3rd August at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations may be made for CALM or Mind.
Of Glastonbury, passed peacefully on 14th July 2026 at Yeovil District Hospital, aged 83. Dearly missed by husband Reg, daughter Lisa, family and friends. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium on Tuesday 11th August at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations to Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre welcomed.
Of North Petherton, sadly passed on 20th July 2026 at Musgrove Park Hospital, aged 83. Beloved wife of Bernard and loving mother to Benedict, Gavin and Joseph. Funeral at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bridgwater, on Thursday 20th August at 10.30am, followed by Sedgemoor Crematorium. Attendees encouraged to wear a splash of blue. Donations in aid of Cancer Research UK appreciated.
Passed away peacefully at Greystones Residential Home on 22nd July 2026, aged 90. Reunited with husband Robin (Sam). Loving mother of Luke and Matthew and grandmother to Lee and Daniel. Funeral service at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath, on Monday 17th August at 11am. Donations welcomed for Breast Cancer Unit at RUH or Breast Cancer Research.
Passed away on 28th June 2026, aged 83. A dear friend sadly missed by many. Funeral at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath, on Wednesday 5th August at 11am.
Of Wells, sudden and unexpected passing of Christine on 1st July 2026, aged 77. Funeral service at Wells Cemetery Chapel on Friday 14th August at 1pm, followed by interment. Donations invited for Brain Tumour Support or Children’s Hospice South West.
Of Somerton, unexpectedly passed on 12th July 2026, aged 56. Devoted wife to Rob, mother to Eleasha and Beth. Funeral service at St Michaels and All Angels Church, Somerton, on Friday 7th August at 12 noon. Donations invited for British Heart Foundation.
Formerly of Mudgley and Meare, passed on 19th July 2026. Funeral on 12th August at Mendip Crematorium at 12.30pm, followed by wake at Tramways, Wells. Visitors welcome in smart casual attire.
Of Wells, passed peacefully at Frome Community Hospital on 16th July 2026 aged 93. Funeral at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 6th August at 2.30pm. Donations invited for Wells Foodbank and Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.
Passed peacefully on 8th July 2026 aged 80. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Coleford, on Monday 3rd August at 11.30am. Donations may be made to Inflammatory Neuropathies UK.
Passed peacefully on 26th July 2026, aged 98. Funeral service at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath, on Thursday 13th August at 1pm. Donations invited for Fight for Sight.
Passed peacefully at home on 16th July 2026, aged 86. Much-loved wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral at St Philip and St James Church, Norton St Philip, on Wednesday 12th August at 2pm. Donations for the church welcome.
Passed peacefully in her sleep on 5th July aged 89. Much-loved wife of Nigel, mother and grandmother. Funeral service at Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath, on Tuesday 4th August at 12 noon. Donations invited for Dorothy House Hospice and The Children’s Society.
On 21st July, peacefully at Oak Lodge Nursing Home, Chard, aged 95. Formerly of Crewkerne. Funeral at Crewkerne Cemetery Chapel on Friday 7th August at 2pm. Donations to The League of Friends of Crewkerne Hospital welcomed.
Late of Malpass Co., died peacefully at Winchester Hospice on 4th July 2026, aged 97. Service of Thanksgiving at St John’s Church, Alresford, on Thursday 30th July at 1.30pm. Donations to Winchester Hospice and Cancer Research UK encouraged.
Of Bleadney, passed peacefully at home on 22nd July 2026 aged 75. Funeral service at St Joseph’s and St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Wells, on Wednesday 12th August at 12 noon, followed by a celebration of life at The Swan Hotel, Wells. Donations to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance invited.
Of Leigh-on-Mendip, unexpectedly passed at home on 15th July 2026 aged 80. Former submariner and active community member. Funeral service at St Giles Church, Leigh-on-Mendip, on Friday 7th August at 2pm. Donations to Friends of Leigh Church welcome.
Passed peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital on 17th July 2026, aged 62. Funeral at St Mary The Virgin Parish Church, Bradford Abbas, on Friday 7th August at 2pm. Donations invited for The League of Friends of the Yeovil Hospitals.
Anthony William O’Sullivan, 87, died peacefully on 19th July 2026. Former teacher of Economics and Politics at Prior Park College, Bath. Requiem Mass at St Alphege’s Church, Bath, Thursday 30th July at 2.30pm. Donations for Stroke Association or Dorothy House welcome.
Margaret Ann Wright (née Gibbs), aged 88, passed away peacefully on 21st July 2026 at Flowers Manor, Chippenham. Former teacher at St Louis Catholic Primary School in Frome and devoted Christian. Service of Thanksgiving at Holy Trinity Church, Frome, on Monday 7th September at 10.30am. Donations to Dementia UK or Holy Trinity Church appreciated.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of all those we have lost during this time.

To add tributes or create a notice for a loved one, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or call 01482 908084.

Much-loved Former Teacher, Mum and Gran Among This Week’s Somerset Funeral Notices