This week, Somerset mourns the loss of 36 deeply loved individuals, as heartfelt funeral and death notices pay tribute to their lives. From August 16 to August 22, 32 recent death notices were shared in the funeral notices section of SomersetLive’s sister print publications, commemorating residents and those connected to the region who have passed away.
Included among these are four memoriam messages that honor the lasting memories of loved ones no longer with us. Each tribute offers comfort to grieving families and serves as a lasting testament to treasured lives.
Local death announcements remain a longstanding tradition, and SomersetLive is proud to be a trusted platform for sharing these important milestones. Every notice posted in print and online appears simultaneously on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading site for funeral and memorial announcements.
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These notices are preserved online indefinitely, providing a permanent place for friends and family to share memories, upload photographs, and make donations in honor of their loved ones.
Weekly, we honor the memory of those from our area through funeral notices and online tribute pages. To view recent announcements or submit your own, visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our dedicated team at 01482 908084.
The following are selected notices published during this period—celebrating a life of love, family, and friendship in Somerset:
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Eileen, aged 89 from Wincanton, who peacefully passed on August 17, with a funeral at St Peter and St Paul’s Church and donations welcomed for local air ambulance services.
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A devoted wife and mother from Glastonbury, aged 87, remembered with a service at Our Lady St Mary’s Church and donations to the British Heart Foundation.
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A beloved mother and grandmother from East Huntspill, aged 81, honored with a service at All Saints Church and contributions to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
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John, a cherished father, commemorated at Yeovil Crematorium with donations invited to Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Sylvia, a nurturing mother and nursing assistant from Yeovil, remembered at Mendip Crematorium with donations to Yeovil Hospital.
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David, a devoted husband and father from Minehead, honored with a service at St Bartholomew’s Parish Church and donations to the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Additional tributes reflect the vibrant lives of many others such as John Deere, a passionate advocate and family man; Joan of Street, who lived 106 years; Mollie of Shepton Mallet, devoted wife and mother; and many more—the collective memory of Somerset’s treasured community.
Each life remembered here embodies unique stories of love, strength, creativity, and kindness. Through funeral services, memorial gatherings, and ongoing online tributes, Somerset continues to honor these cherished lives with respect and compassion.
Our thoughts remain with the friends and families of all those who have passed, offering solace in shared remembrance and the enduring legacy of love.