Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes left for 20 loved ones

Heartfelt messages have been paid to 20 much-loved Somerset locals in the latest funeral and death notices this week. Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members and those who have tragically had their lives cut short.

In total 19 death notices were placed into the funeral notices section of SomersetLive’s sister print titles, for those people who either lived in the city, or had links to it and have died recently.

The messages, placed between April 19 to April 25 provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There was also one acknowledgment.

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams.

All of the notices will remain online forever, providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.

Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here. Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.

Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

Robert Victor AVERY

(Bob) Passed peacefully away at St Joseph's care home, Jersey 13th April aged 80, husband to the late Sue. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Nadine and Adele and family. A private family funeral will take place. Donations in Bob's memories can be made to the Jersey Heart Support Group, 14 Brooklyn Court. Ann Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4SE 60-12-03 26764466

Christopher BAKER

(Chris) Sadly passed away at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, aged 77 years. A much loved brother, father and grandfather, Chris will be greatly missed by all. Chris was a very well liked publican from Bath. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday 6th May 2025, 3.00pm at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers gratefully received for MV Freedom - Weymouth, may be given on the day or sent c/o Bath Funeral Directors 83 High Street Twerton BA2 1DE 01225 315585

Simon Goulden BANKS

Sadly passed away on the 4th April 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved Husband of the late Margaret Banks. Much loved Father of Andrew, David and the late Elizabeth. A cherished Papa. He will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium on Wednesday, April 30th at 3.00 pm. Donations if desired for Regil Church in memory of Simon are being accepted by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.

Audrey Eileen BARTLETT

Passed away on 14th April 2025 at Yeovil District Hospital aged 93. Beloved mother of Mervyn, mother-in-law to Heather and grandmother of Gemma and William. Funeral service is to be held on 7th May 2025 at 1pm at The Baptist Church in South Street, Yeovil. Family flowers only but donations to Farm Africa are welcomed in loving memory of Audrey E Bartlett. 8-11 Bond Street, Yeovil, BA201PE Tel 01935 423463.

Winifred Florence BURROUGHS

(Deane) (Win) Sadly passed away on 13th April 2025 aged 94 years. A much loved Mum to Ann, Mother in law to Nick, Granny to Tom and Beth and Great Granny to Charlie and Frankie. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to be held at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on Tuesday 6th May at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation.

Dorothy May CLARK

(Payne) Formerly of Chew Magna. Passed away peacefully aged 96 years on Tuesday 25th March 2025 at Nobles Hospital, Isle of Man. Beloved wife of the late Graham George, treasured mother of Mike and Carole, adored Nan of Joe, Aishlin, Frazer and Hugh, great Grandmother of Nico, Oshian and Onora. A service to celebrate the long life of Dorothy will take place at 11.30am on Thursday 1st May 2025 at Douglas Borough Crematorium, Glencrutchery Road. Please wear something colourful in memory of Dorothy as were her wishes. Family flowers only please, donations may be made in lieu, if so desired to Arlo's Adventure, 2, Bollan Close, Glen Vine, Isle of Man, IM4 4FD. All enquiries to Eric Faragher Ltd Funeral Directors, Main Road, Onchan. Tel - 673109 or 622897 Email: enquiries@efl.im

Sonia Evelyn CLARK

Beloved Wife of the late Alan Clark. Died on April 10th 2025, aged 78 years. Cherished Mum of Alison, James and Tom and much loved Nana to her six Granddaughters. The Funeral Service will be held at St Mary and St Peter's Church, Winford on Friday, May 16th at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The Winford Church Restoration Fund are being accepted in memory of Sonia by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.

Mary ELLIS

Passed away peacefully at the Bristol Royal Infirmary Hospital on the 8th of April 2025, aged 77 years. Much loved mum of Alan, Brian, Mike and Neil. Beloved granny and great-granny. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Tuesday 6th May at 4.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations for Dementia UK & The Stroke Association may be left at the service or forwarded to: W. B. Gibbs & Sons, Funeral Directors, Riverside, Henton, Wells, BA5 1PD.

Graham John FLAGG

(Flaggy) Of Street formerly of Baltonsborough. Passed peacefully away on 11th April 2025, aged 65 years. A much loved husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend to many who will be sadly missed. Funeral Service at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 1st May 2025 at 10:45am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired may be made online via this notice in the donation box below or cheques made payable to name of Wincanton Silver Band or King William Carnival Club may be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY. Tel. 01458 831020.

Keith William GOLDSWORTHY

On Saturday, April 12th 2025, Keith, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, aged 69 years. Loving husband of Valerie, devoted dad of Andrew, Matthew, Rachel, Colin and their partners, and a treasured grandad. Sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium, on Friday, May 16th 2025, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Keith, in aid of Prostate Cancer UK and Devon Air Ambulance Trust by retiring collection or cheques made payable to W.H.Squires & Son Limited Donations Account may be sent to:- Walter H. Squires & Son Chapel of Rest, 11 Wellbrook Street Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5JW.

Stella GRIFFITHS

(Cox) Passed away peacefully in Caffou, Greece aged 81 years. Beloved Wife to MIke and Mum to Neville, Gary and Jeremy and a much loved Grand Ma and Sister. She will be very missed by all her family and friends.

Fay McPhail LAMB

(of Castle Cary) Passed away peacefully on 25th March 2025, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of William. Funeral service on Friday 25th April 2025, 10.40a.m. at Yeovil Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Fay for the British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o A. J. Wakely & Sons, The Old Police Station, Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JS. Tel: 01963 31310. Please make cheques payable to British Heart Foundation.

Jim LOWE

Passed away peacefully on 13th April aged 81 years. Much loved Father, Grandfather and Artist. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. All enquiries to Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors 7 Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road. Bath BA1 3DF. 01225 426822

Eileen Rose MORGAN

Aged 88 years of Wincanton On 14th April 2025 peacefully at Wisteria House nursing home, Tintinhull. Married to the late Christopher for 53 years. A dearly beloved mother of Shirley, Nigel, Diane and Alan, grandmother of Chloe and Deanne, sister of Terry and sister-in-law to Joy, aunt and friend to Lil and Pauline. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Tuesday 6th May at 1.20pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Eileen are being invited for Dementia UK, c/o Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone. (01963) 440367.

Don RHYMER

Peacefully passed away on 6th April 2025 at the RUH. Aged 90 Much loved father and grandfather. Will be greatly missed by his son and grandchildren. Funeral to take place at Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on Thursday 8th May at 1p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Bath Rugby Foundation. Enquiries to Co-op funeralcare Bath 01225 314304

Patricia Ann STUFFINS

(of Misterton) Peacefully at home on 19th April 2025 aged 79 years. Much loved wife of John, Mum to Jo, Paul and Damien and Nanny to Ella, Holly and Sapphira. Funeral Service will take place at Chard Baptist Church on Friday 9th May 2025 at 11.00am followed by interment at Misterton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Pat for Motor Neurone Disease Association may be sent c/o A J Wakely, 2 Abbey Street, Crewkerne TA18 7LF tel 01460 74547 or made online at www.ajwakely.com.

Robert WEBB

(Bob) Passed peacefully away 10th April aged 97 years. Reunited with Jean (Nic). Loving Father and Grandfather. Bob will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral service is to take place at Mendip Crematorium, Shepton Mallet, on Tuesday 6th May at 11.30am and afterwards at The Old Down Inn, Emborough. In lieu of flowers, donations for Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance may be sent direct or left in the retiring collection following the service. Co-op Funeralcare 4-5 Wells Road, Radstock BA3 3RN

Stephanie WELLS

Passed away peacefully at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, on 9th April 2025, aged 70 years. A much loved wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium, Croscombe, on Tuesday 29th April at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, please, but donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be sent to Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors R20 Marshall Way, Commerce Park Frome BA11 2FE (01373 476277)

Ronald WENSLEY

(Ron) Of Trull, Taunton and formerly of Barnstaple, passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 24th March 2025, aged 76 years. Loving Husband of Jay, Father, Stepfather, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service takes place at Taunton Crematorium on Monday 28th April at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired, for The Royal British Legion, may be sent c/o Taunton Funeral Service, 55 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP. Tel: 01823 321077.

Acknowledgements

Mildred SANDS

The family would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the funeral service at Pilton Methodist Church and to all who gave so generously to Happy Landings Animal Rescue. Special thanks go to all the medical staff at Yeovil District Hospital for their care of Mildred. Please accept this as a personal message of thanks for your kind thoughts at this time.

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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.