Announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media remains a respected tradition, and we are honoured to be entrusted with these significant announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and on our news website is also available on funeral-notices.co.uk-the UK’s leading platform for death notices and memoriam. These tributes remain accessible online indefinitely, offering family and friends a lasting tribute, a secure place to share memories, add tributes and photographs, and make donations in honour of their loved ones.
Each week, we pay homage to those remembered in our local area with funeral notices and online memorial pages. To view the latest announcements or to add personal tributes for those from our region who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Alternatively, you may contact our helpful team by telephone on 01482 908084 to create a notice.
Below is a selection of recent funeral notices published this week:
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Passed away peacefully at home on 19th July 2026, aged 80. Devoted wife of Robin and beloved sister of Joy. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium, Croscombe, on Wednesday 5th August at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, with donations in aid of Cancer Research UK accepted via Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors.
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Of Wells, passed away at home on Saturday 4th July 2026, aged 59. Cherished father, brother, and uncle. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium on Monday 3rd August at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, with donations welcomed for CALM or Mind.
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Phyllis of Glastonbury, passed away peacefully on 14th July 2026, aged 83. Dearly missed by her family and friends. Funeral at Mendip Crematorium on Tuesday 11th August at 10.30 am. Family flowers only, with donations invited for Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre.
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Beloved wife and mother from North Petherton, passed on 20th July 2026, aged 83. Funeral at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bridgwater, on Thursday 20th August at 10.30 am, followed by committal at Sedgemoor Crematorium. Attendees are kindly invited to wear a splash of blue. Family flowers only, with donations in aid of Cancer Research UK appreciated.
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Denise, reunited with her husband Robin (Sam), passed away peacefully on 22nd July 2026, aged 90. Funeral service at Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium on Monday 17th August at 11 am. Donations are welcomed for the Breast Cancer Unit at the RUH and Breast Cancer Research.
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Anthony William O’Sullivan, a much-loved former teacher of Economics and Politics at Prior Park College, Bath, passed peacefully on 19th July 2026, aged 87. A kind and generous man, he will be deeply missed. Requiem Mass at St Alphege’s Church, Bath, Thursday 30th July at 2.30 pm. Donations in his memory may be made to the Stroke Association or Dorothy House.
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Margaret Ann Wright (née Gibbs), passed away peacefully on 21st July 2026, aged 88. A dedicated teacher at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome, and lifelong learner. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Frome, on Monday 7th September at 10.30 am. Memorial donations may be made to Dementia UK or Holy Trinity Church.
These notices represent just a few of the individuals from Somerset whose lives have touched many. We extend our deepest sympathies to all families and friends mourning their loss.
To add your own tributes or publish a funeral notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk.
“A kind and generous man, greatly missed by all who knew him.” – In remembrance of Anthony William O’Sullivan
Our thoughts remain with all those who have lost loved ones in our community and beyond.