Obituaries in Axminster

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

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/

Christopher Mear of Colyton, died after a short illness on the 19th August 2022, aged 73 years. Loving husband of June, much loved dad to Mark and Bron, devoted grandad to Josh and Lauren and a proud great grandad.

The Funeral Service will take place at The East Devon Crematorium on Monday 5th September 2022 at 12.15pm. No need to wear black. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations to The British Heart Foundation c/o J F Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686.

John passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness on the 15th August 2022, aged 96 years. Devoted husband of Lucy and a much loved dad, grandad, great grandad & great great grandad. A gathering to celebrate John's life will be held at The Community Room, Stewart Court, Axminster on Friday 2nd September at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, for The Seafarers' Charity may be given at the Service, online at funeraldirectors.uk.com or sent c/o W. G. Potter Funeral Directors, William Potter House, 5 West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NX

Dawn, passed away peacefully on the 5th August 2022, aged 77 years. Devoted wife of Colin and a much loved mother and grandmother. Funeral Service to be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Monday 22nd August 2022 at 12:30 pm. For those wishing to remember Dawn, donations in her memory for Ferne Animal Sanctuary or Love Musgrove (Dunkery Ward) may be given online at funeraldirectors.uk.com or sent c/o W. G. Potter Funeral Directors, William Potter House, 5 West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NX.

GLEDSTONE – Michael. Peacefully at his home in Axminster on Thursday 11th August 2022. Beloved husband of Teresa. Much loved father of Oliver, Harriet, Max, Sophie and Helena. Loving Grandad and brother. Former owner of Silverleigh Care Home in Axminster.

The Funeral Service will take place at Axminster Parish Church on Wednesday 31st August 2022 at 12noon. Family flowers only please but, if desired, donations to Vasculitis UK c/o J F Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686 or at the service.

BEVISS – Betty, died peacefully on the 2nd August 2022, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Gordan and a much-loved mother and grandmother.

The Funeral Service will take place at East Devon Crematorium on Monday 22nd August 2022 at 11.30am. No flowers please but, donations if desired for Alzheimers Research UK c/o J F Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster, Devon EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686.