Much-Loved Retired Priest Among the Latest Somerset Funeral Notices

For generations, announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media has been a valued tradition, and we are honoured to be entrusted with making these important notices. Every announcement published in our newspaper and on our news website also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading platform for death notices and memorials. Each notice remains online indefinitely, providing families and friends with a lasting tribute, a secure place to share memories, add heartfelt tributes, photographs, and make donations in memory.

Every week, we pay tribute to those remembered in our area through funeral notices and online tribute pages. To view the latest announcements and add your own tributes, or to arrange a funeral notice for a loved one, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our dedicated team on 01482 908084.

Below is a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Marion Margaret Knight, formerly a district nurse of Shepton Mallet, passed away in hospital on 6th September 2026, aged nearly 93. A dear friend to many, her funeral service will be held at St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church, Shepton Mallet on Wednesday 7th October at 12 noon, followed by committal at Mendip Crematorium at 1:30 pm. No flowers, by request. Donations for RNLI can be made online or sent to Trotman Funeral Directors, Ashdene, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4QQ.
A retired Anglican priest, formerly of Norton St Philip who ministered in Frome and surrounding areas, passed away peacefully at home on 18th September 2026, aged 90. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her funeral service will be at St John’s Church, Frome, on Friday 9th October at 11:00 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations for St John’s Church and St Katharine’s Church, East Woodlands, may be sent to Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors, R20 Marshall Way, Commerce Park, Frome BA11 2FE.
Lyne of Glastonbury passed peacefully on 13th September 2026, aged 75. Her funeral service will take place at Mendip Crematorium at 2:30 pm on Wednesday 7th October. Family flowers only. Donations to Dementia UK are welcome and may be left after the service or sent to G Holland and Son Ltd, 58–62 Vestry Road, Street BA16 0HX.
A resident of Timsbury passed away peacefully on 7th September 2026, aged 95. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Haycombe Crematorium, Valley Chapel, on Tuesday 6th October at 2:00 pm. Family flowers only; donations for the Royal Osteoporosis Society can be left at the crematorium or sent to H H Evans Funeral Directors, Paulton, Bristol.
(nee Emerson) Passed away peacefully on 8th September aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Howard and much-loved sister, auntie, and great auntie. Funeral service at Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium on Monday 5th October at 2 pm. Family flowers only; donations for Mesothelioma UK may be made online or through Clarkson’s Independent Funeral Directors, Bath.
Passed peacefully at St Cecilia Care Home, Shepton Mallet on 18th September 2026, aged 96. A much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, deeply missed by all. Funeral at St George’s Church, Whatley, on Thursday 8th October at 11:00 am. Family flowers only; donations for Dorothy House Hospice Care may be sent via Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors.
Of Bath, formerly Ston Easton and Midsomer Norton, passed away on 7th September 2026, aged 79. Funeral and cremation at Valley Chapel, Haycombe, Bath on Thursday 1st October at 11:00 am. Family flowers only; donations welcomed for Cancer Research UK and Sightsavers.
Passed away on 8th September 2026, aged 88. Funeral at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on Tuesday 6th October at 11:00 am. Bright dress code preferred. Family flowers only; donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation.
(nee Winsborough) Passed peacefully at Stratton House, Bath on 11th September 2026, aged 94. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey and devoted mother to Amanda. Funeral service on Friday 2nd October at Manvers Street Baptist Church, followed by a private committal at Haycombe Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations for Cancer Research UK or British Heart Foundation.
(nee Francis) of Meare, formerly of Glastonbury, passed peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital on 17th September 2026, aged 90. Beloved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mother and grandmother, deeply missed. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium on Friday 2nd October at 12:30 pm. Family flowers only; donations for British Heart Foundation welcomed.
Passed peacefully in Winscombe on 12th September 2026, aged 81. A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Funeral service at South Bristol Crematorium on Wednesday 14th October at 12 noon. Donations for Dementia UK may be sent to Michael Rowe Funeral Directors.

Our thoughts remain with all the families and friends who have lost loved ones during this time.