The tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media continues to hold great significance in Somerset. We take pride in the trust placed in us to share these important life announcements. Every funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our news website is also featured on funeral-notices.co.uk, the United Kingdom’s leading site for death notices and memorials.
These notices remain accessible online indefinitely, serving as lifelong tributes where family and friends can share memories, add tributes, upload photographs, and make donations in honour of the departed.
Each week, we pay homage to those from our community who have passed away, with funeral notices supported by online tribute pages. To view the latest announcements, add your tributes, or arrange your own funeral notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our dedicated team on 01482 908084.
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Here is a selection of recent notices from the Somerset area:
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Janet Baker of Wanstrow passed peacefully at home on 4th August 2026, aged 86. Devoted wife of the late John (Binny) Baker, loving mother to Norman and Ian, treasured grandmother to Sam and Jamie, and great-grandmother to Harriet. Her funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Wanstrow on Tuesday 1st September at 12 noon. Kindly send family flowers, and donations can be made to Cancer Research UK or Dorothy House Somerset District Nurses.
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Dave, aged 77, passed away peacefully but suddenly on 4th August 2026. Father to Elizabeth and Catherine, grandfather to Robyn and Max, and brother to Jackie. His funeral service will take place at the Valley Chapel on Monday 24th August at 1:00 pm. Donations are invited for Royal United Hospital.
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June, aged 93, passed away peacefully on 2nd August 2026. A service celebrating her life will be held at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Thursday 27th August at 11:30 am. Donations for Dementia UK are welcomed.
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A beloved member of West Huntspill passed peacefully on 12th July 2026, aged 94. The funeral takes place at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Tuesday 4th August at 11:30 am, with donations invited for Secret World and The Stroke Association.
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Cyril passed at Rossetti House Care Home, Frome, on 29th July 2026, aged 98. His funeral will be held on Thursday 27th August at Holy Trinity Church, Frome at 11:00 am, followed by burial at Easthill Cemetery. Donations may be made to Macmillan Nurses.
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A 90-year-old lady reunited with her beloved husband Peter on 27th July 2026. Her funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday 26th August at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath.
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Richie, of Burnham-on-Sea, formerly of Liverpool, passed on 21st July 2026 aged 61. Funeral service at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Friday 14th August at 4:30 pm. Donations for Alcoholics Anonymous accepted.
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Jean passed peacefully at Grovelands Residential Home on 21st July 2026, aged 91. Her funeral will be held at St Andrews Church on Monday 24th August at 11:00 am. Donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
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Geoffrey Dobbs of Wells, founder of the Galle Literary Festival, passed peacefully in his sleep on 18th August 2026, aged 73. A memorial service will be held in spring.
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Numerous others from the Somerset area have been remembered recently, with services and tributes reflecting their valued roles as family members, friends, and community contributors.
To pay respects or to create a notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends mourning the loss of their loved ones in these difficult times.