Obituaries in Axminster

GOULD – Ronald Charles 'Ron'. Passed away peacefully on the 22^nd December 2024, aged 90 years. A dearly loved husband of the late Wen Gould, father to Derek and Ian, a much-loved grandad to Martin and Jason, Kelly and James and a great grandad.

Funeral service will take place at St Peters Church, Dalwood on Thursday 9^th January 2025 at 12noon. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired for Axminster Hospital League of Friends c/o J F Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686.  

RUSSELL/TOWNSEND – Sarah Christine, passed away on the 3^rd October 2024, aged 56 years.Daughter to Mike & Val, Sister to Jane & Emma and a dearly loved mother to Freya.

She will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and patients.

HUCKLE – Nigel Kelsey, passed away peacefully on the 24th May 2024, aged 71 years.

A dearly loved husband to Laura Huckle, brother to John, Melvyn and Richard and beloved uncle to Tristan.

Stevenson, Dorothy Jean (née Partridge)

After living at home in Axminster until very recently, she passed away peacefully after a short stay at the Royal Devon & Exeter hospital on the 11th February 2024, aged 95 years.

LUCAS – Winifred 'Win'

Passed away peacefully on the 8th February 2024, aged 84 years. A dearly loved wife to Dave and much-loved mother, granny and great granny. She will be sadly missed by all her family & friends. 

DOWNES – Ronald 'Ron'

Died peacefully after a short illness bravely borne on 28th January 2024, aged 79 years at Silverleigh Care Home, Axminster. Beloved husband of Chen and dad to Claire & Andy and Adam & Laura. Ron will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren Zach, Matilda, Raff & Seb and all his family and friends. 

Passed away peacefully at Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge on 28th June 2023 Phyllis Sargeant nee Cummins aged 97 years.

Phyllis was brought up in Widworthy, Devon and lived with her late husband Gordon in Exeter.

STERRETT, NICK, died peacefully at home on the 7th February 2023, aged 67 years. Much-loved partner of Anna, dearly loved Dad of Megan and Georgia and a devoted Grampy to Hugo. 

A Celebration of Nick's life will take place at The Kings Arms, Stockland on Friday 24th February 2023 from 4pm. Informal dress code. Enquiries c/o J F Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686.

PORTER, Leslie Eric, peacefully on 30th January 2023, aged 92 years. Dearly loved partner of Dorothy, much loved Father to Ray, Philip, Colin, Lynne and Ian. Beloved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all his family & friends.

The Funeral Service will take place on Friday 24th February 2023 at East Devon Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please but, if desired, donations for the British Red Cross c/o J F Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686 or online at http://www.ajwakely.com/

TOWNSEND – Michael John, passed away peacefully on the 29th January 2023, aged 81 years.

A dearly loved husband of Val and a much-loved father to Sarah, Jane and Emma and beloved 'pop-pops'. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.