This week, Somerset bids farewell to 22 dearly loved members of its community, as reflected in the latest funeral and death notices. These touching tributes commemorate family members and friends, some whose lives were tragically cut short.
Across the week of October 18 to October 24, 21 death notices were published in the funeral section of SomersetLive’s print partners. These notices honor individuals who lived in Somerset or had close ties to the area and recently passed away.
Such announcements have long been a valued tradition in local media, offering solace to grieving families and preserving their memories. Every notice published also features on funeral-notices.co.uk—Britain’s leading online platform for death announcements and memorials.
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Each online tribute serves as a lasting remembrance, providing loved ones a safe space to share stories, post photographs, and make charitable donations in memory. These notices remain permanently accessible, ensuring that cherished legacies endure.
Among the many honoured are Brenda of Chelwood Drive, Michael Anthony Caws—a respected retired Naval Officer—and others including centenarian Allan and young Darren, remembered by family and friends alike for their unique contributions and loving spirits.
The funeral services are detailed within these notices, many requesting donations to various charities close to the hearts of the departed, such as Dorothy House Hospice Care, Dementia UK, and Blood Cancer UK, reflecting their legacies of compassion.
SomersetLive is proud to uphold this solemn tradition, supporting families in commemorating their loved ones with dignity and respect. These thoughtful tributes unite the community in remembrance and healing.