Obituaries in Axminster

Marion Cochrane MBE, 1928-2022

Marion was a practising Christian, dedicating her life to her family, the Church and to people with leprosy in India, Bangladesh and Nepal – among the poorest and most marginalised people on earth. Her amazing achievements on their behalf, together with her husband Ian Cochrane are proudly commemorated by her family. One of their great achievements was increasingly to integrate the treatment of leprosy into mainstream health care rather than being a stigmatised, 'untouchable' disease. They were both awarded MBEs at Buckingham Palace in 1993 in recognition of this. A full life, long and well lived, and dedicated to service. Much loved, much missed and much admired. Thanksgiving Service at The Beacon Baptist Church, Kilmington, on Saturday 19 February 2022 at 11am – all are welcome. Donations to The Leprosy Mission and Nepal Leprosy Trust. Further details from JF Clarke & Son, Funeral Directors, Axminster, 01297 32686.

REED – Hazel Grace, passed away peacefully on the 28th January 2022, aged 98 years. A dearly loved mum to Laurance and Rodney and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at St Giles Church, Kilmington on Tuesday 8th February 2022 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Giles Church, Kilmington c/o JF Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5BE. Tel 01297 32686.

HARRIS - Phyllis May passed away peacefully at Elmwood Residential Home on the 15th January 2022, aged 89 years. Much loved sister of Rosemary and Hilda. Greatly missed aunt, great aunt and great great aunt. Funeral Service to be held at St. Peter's Church, Dalwood on Tuesday 1st February at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, for Elmwood Residential Home may be given at the Service, online at funeraldirectors.uk.com or sent c/o W. G. Potter, William Potter House, 5 West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NX.

MOORE - Margaret Anne 'Marg' passed away peacefully in hospital on the 9th January 2022, aged 80 years. Formerly of Crabbs Cross, Redditch. Irreplaceable love of Vaunda and much loved by her Jack Russell, Muffin. Funeral Service to be held at The East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Monday 31st January at 2.30pm Flowers may be sent c/o W. G. Potter Funeral Directors, William Potter House, 5 West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NX

BOARD – MARY, Died peacefully on the 20th December 2021, aged 90 Years. Much loved by her family and friends.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o JF Clarke & Son, Lyme Road, Axminster, Tel 01297 32686.

Funeral Service to be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Thursday 30th December at 3.20 pm. No flowers by request please but donations, if desired, for A.R.C. (Axminster Recovery through Counselling) and Axminster & Lyme Cancer Support Group 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, Devon, EX13 5NX

Thanksgiving Service to be held at Kilmington Baptist Church on Thursday 16th December at 2.30pm. No flowers by request please but donations, if desired, for The RNLI and The Salvation Army 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, Devon, EX13 5NX.

GIBSON – Captain Robin, passed away suddenly on Monday the 29th November 2021, aged 79 Years. A dearly loved husband, Father, Stepfather and Grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

GRIFFITHS – Pauline (nee Bishop), passed away peacefully on the 1st December 2021, aged 71 Years. A dearly loved wife to David, Mum to Gareth. She will be sadly missed by all her friends and family.

Graveside Service to be held at Seaton Cemetery on Tuesday 23rd November at 12.00pm. All enquiries to W. G. Potter Funeral Directors, William Potter House, 5 West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX