Obituaries in Axminster

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.

FREEBODY, David, peacefully at home on Monday 12th December 2022. Much loved husband of Elaine, Father to Martin & Karen. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

The Funeral Service will take place at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Friday 30th December 2022 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired for R.S.P.B c/o J F Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster, Devon EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686.

Myrtle aged 84 years, passed away peacefully on 29th November 2022.

Much-loved wife of the late Ralph Ravenhall and loving mother to Sarah and Jo, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

FARMER - RITA JOYCE

Peacefully on 20th November 2022 aged 96 years. A loving wife to the late Frederick, a much loved Mum to Anne and Lisa, mother-in-law to Kieran and beloved gran to Matthew, Andrew and great gran to Jade, Skye, Jacob and Ethan. Special thanks to Seaton Nursing Home for all their kind care.

GARNER – Shirley May, died suddenly but peacefully on the 14th November 2022, aged 76 years. Loving Wife to Clive, much loved Mum of Samantha and Alan and Step Mother of Rebecca and Donna, devoted Nan to Tara, Zach, Rocha, Alise, Lienna, Dexter and Luke.

Funeral Service will take place at the East Devon Crematorium on Friday 2nd December 2022 at 1pm. No need to wear black. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Diabetes UK and Devon Air Ambulance Trust c/o J F Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686 or may be made online at www.ajwakely.com

SHEILA TROTT - The family would very much like to thank all those who attended the Funeral Service for Sheila and for all the kind messages, cards and donations. A special thank you to Hospiscare, Dr Ashby and Axminster Medical Practice and J. F Clarke & Son. Please accept this as a personal message of thanks.

WILLCOX, Rachel, passed away suddenly on the 3rd November 2022, aged 41 years. A much-loved daughter & sister. She will be sadly missed by all her family & friends.

The Funeral Service will take place at East Devon Crematorium on Monday 28th November 2022 at 11.30am. Enquiries to J F Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686.

SWEETLAND – Jean, died peacefully on the 26th October 2022, aged 93 years. Beloved Wife of the late Graham, much-loved Mother of Keith and the late Paul and a loving Mother-in-Law, Nana and Great Nan.

Funeral Service to take place at St Michael's Church, Shute on Wednesday 9th November 2022 at 12noon. Family flowers only please, but donations for the R.N.L.I may be sent c/o J F Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686 or online at www.ajwakely.com

FAREY – Peter, passed away peacefully at home in Musbury on the 10th September 2022, aged 85 years. Beloved Husband of Gwen, dearly loved Dad of Wendy, Susan and Adrian and a loving Grandpa and Great Grandpa. 

The Funeral Service will take place at The East Devon Crematorium on Thursday 22nd September 2022 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Hospiscare c/o J F Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686 or online at http://www.ajwakely.com/