Obituaries in Axminster

Phyllis Sargeant nee Cummins

By James Smith

Monday, 10th July 2023 | Death Notices

Phyllis Sargeant nee Cummins

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.

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Nick Sterrett

By J.F. Clarke & Son

Friday, 10th February 2023 | Death Notices

Nick Sterrett

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.

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Leslie Porter

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/

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Michael Townsend

By J.F. Clarke & Son

Wednesday, 1st February 2023 | Death Notices

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.

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David Freebody

By J.F. Clarke & Son

Friday, 23rd December 2022 | Death Notices

David Freebody

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.

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Myrtle Ravenhall

By Nub News Reporter

Thursday, 1st December 2022 | Death Notices

Myrtle Ravenhall

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.

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Rita Farmer

By J.F. Clarke & Son

Monday, 28th November 2022 | Death Notices

Rita Farmer

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.

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Shirley Garner

By J.F. Clarke & Son

Monday, 21st November 2022 | Death Notices

Shirley Garner

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

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Rachel Willcox

By J.F. Clarke & Son

Tuesday, 8th November 2022 | Death Notices

Rachel Willcox

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.

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Jean Sweetland

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

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