The time-honoured tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones in local news remains a vital way to share memories and celebrate lives. We are honoured by the trust families place in us to publish these heartfelt notices. Each tribute appears both in our newspaper and online at funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading site for death notices and memorials. This ensures a lasting digital tribute where friends and family can share stories, add photographs, and make meaningful donations.
Every week, we pay respects to those remembered in our community, featuring funeral notices and online tribute pages for recently departed loved ones. Below is a selection of memorials published this week, including heartfelt farewells to devoted mothers, grandmothers, and much-loved community members.
- Thelma of Wells passed peacefully on 14th December 2025, aged 86. Fondly remembered as a beloved mum, nanny, and big nanny, she is reunited with her late daughter Lynn. Her funeral will be at Mendip Crematorium on Monday 26th January. Donations can be made to The Donkey Sanctuary.
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Dorothy peacefully passed away on 4th January, aged 88, at Arthurs Court Care Home, Street. A much-loved mother and grandmother, her service will be held at Mendip Crematorium on 23rd January. Donations in her memory support the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary.
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Harry Howard Leslie Bowden, aged 80, passed on 27th December. A devoted family man, his funeral is scheduled for Sedgemoor Crematorium on 10th January. Donations are welcome for the Samaritans and the National Autistic Society.
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Dr Valerie Mary Bradburn (nee Marvin), of Ashcott, passed at 88. Trusted wife, mother, and friend, her service is on 24th January at Mendip Crematorium, with donations requested for Médecins Sans Frontières.
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Additional notices celebrate the lives of cherished individuals from across Somerset — each leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and treasured memories. Funeral services and donation details accompany each announcement, offering opportunities to honour their contributions and support chosen charities.
Through these announcements, we extend our deepest sympathies to all families mourning their losses. The platform remains open for sharing further tributes or creating new notices, providing a lasting celebration of life within the Somerset community.