Tributes to Royal Mail worker in Plymouth’s latest funeral announcements

A former Royal Mail worker and a 100-year-old woman have been paid tribute to in the latest funeral and death announcements.

In total, 35 touching messages have flooded in for 33 Plymouth people who have recently died.

Six other heartfelt messages have been posted into the funeral notices section of PlymouthLive’s sister title, The Herald, to remember loved ones lost on their birthday or anniversary of their death.

The notices, whether sombre or uplifting, are placed to provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated.

To see the full list of family announcements, visit this section of the PlymouthLive website where you can search by name, date and location.

You can also post your own announcements and notices there.

You can also read the latest announcements on InYourArea, which also offers a guide to the latest events, crime stats, property prices and more information from your neighbourhood.

Death notices

Michael Terrence Andrews

21.08.37 – 21.08.20 Aged 83 Devoted husband of Pat and loving father of Robert, Deborah and Mark. Grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service 11th September 2020 at 12:15, Efford Crematorium All enquiries to Southwest Funeralcare 333 Southway Shopping Centre, Southway Drive, PL6 6QR 01752 651020

Rodney John Bassford

Ex Royal Mail worker Rodney died suddenly on the 12th of August, in his home. He will be lovingly missed by Jo, Adam, Aimee and family xxxx Small family funeral on the 10th of September at Efford Crematorium. Donations to Cancer Research if desired via WCP

Thelma Bennett

Fond memories of our dear cousin Thelma. You are now at peace. God Bless Joyce, Brian, Barbara and families

Peacefully passed away at home on 22nd August 2020 aged 86. Much loved sister to Brenda and sister-in-law to Dave (deceased), aunt to David, Darren, Amanda, Heidi and partners. Much loved great-aunt and great-great-aunt. The sorrow we feel no words can explain, the ache in our hearts will always remain. Now reunited with your mum, dad, sister Jean and brother David. Private family funeral due to current restrictions. If neighbours and friends wish to say goodbye to Thelma the hearse will be leaving her home 104 Pembroke Street, Devonport at 12.50pm on Tuesday 8th September. Family flowers only, donations for St Luke’s Hospice via www.funeral-notices.co.uk. Enquiries to Wyatt Brothers 5-7 Durnford Street Plymouth PL1 3QJ Tel: 01752 600437

Avril May Bond

Sadly passed away on Friday 28th August 2020, aged 81 years. Beloved mum to Jacqueline, Elizabeth, Christina and their families. God bless xxx A private funeral service will take place at St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church on Friday 11th September. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5AJ. Tel: (01752) 303830

Evelyn Rhoda Bowden

Peacefully passed away at The Vicarage on Tuesday 25th August. Loving mum, gran and great-gran. Loved by all and I miss you so much mum. Love from all your family. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 9th September at Western Mill, at 1:15pm.

Sheila June Bridgeman

Soffie Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 23rd August aged 69 years. Due to restrictions an invite only funeral service will take place on Friday 11th September. For all enquiries please contact Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Rd Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ (01752) 303830

Thelma Carrick

Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on 29th August 2020, aged 86 years. Beloved Wife of Len (deceased). Loving Mother of Susan & Stephen, Mother-in-law to Anne-Marie & Trevor. Much loved Grandmother to Charlotte and Joe. Will be sadly missed. The Funeral service will take place at Efford Crematorium on Tuesday 15th September 2020. Family flowers only please. Donations to St. Luke’s Hospice. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare Plymstock 01752 482900

Tim Cartwright-Taylor

Tim died peacefully at home on 21st August 2020 aged 79. Much loved husband of Sue and the late Juliette, loving father of Vicky, Piers, the late Julian and grandfather of Louis, Margot and Olivia. Private funeral on 9th September 2020. Donations, if desired, to Marie Curie www.mariecurie.org.uk or Macmillan Cancer Support www.macmillan.org.uk

Raymond Crosby

20/05/1937-21/08/2020 A wonderful Dad to Steve, Gill and Jan. Husband to Anne (dec’d), Grandad to Chris, Richard, Martin, Jamie, Jaycee and Mitchell. Great Grandad to Casey. Father-in-law to Tina, Steve and Les. No more coughing now Dad, rest in peace. Funeral to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on the 9th September at 10am. Due to restrictions, close family only. All enquiries to: Coop Funeralcare Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5AJ.

Barbara Dixon

Passed away at home on the 14th August 2020
aged 82. Much Loved Wife of Ray, Loving Mum of Stuart, Clair, Daughter-In-Law Nicola & Son-In-Law Martin. Grandma to Bud and Fiancée Nicolle, Natasha & Matilda. Great Grandma of Lilly Rose.

Barbara’s private service will be followed by a reception at Boringdon Park Golf Club on the 4th of September at 15:00pm. Bright Colours are requested. Family flowers only, Donations welcome to The British Heart Foundation & Cancer Research UK.

Christine Erwin

Nee Liddicoat. Passed away on 20th August 2020, aged 83 years, of Dryburgh Crescent. Reunited with Tom. A loving mum, sister and nan. Free from pain. Goodnight and God Bless. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired, made payable to Woodland Animal Welfare Trust may be left online at wcpltd.com or sent to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

Dorothy Ford

Passed away after a long illness on 21st August 2020. Devoted wife to the late Ken Ford and much loved mum to Glen, Kevin and Lynne. You will be loved and missed forever. Due to number restrictions a private family service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on the 3rd September at 12.15pm. Enquiries to Plymouth District Funeral Services.

Muriel May Gibbs

Sadly passed away 30th August 2020 at Greenacres Care Centre aged 96. Second mother to Robert and Michael, aunt to Debbie, sister in law to Roy. Cremation Service at Weston Mill Cemetery 9.15am, 11th September, no dress code

Colin Gove

We shall miss you always. You’re with dad now who died 12th July 20. Love mum, Sharon and all the family. So glad we FaceTimed you and Sharon saw you. love mum

Ann Hookway

31/5/1950 – 16/8/2020 On Sunday 16th August 2020, much loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and friend Ann Hookway of Plympton, passed away peacefully at the age of 70 after a brave battle with lung cancer. She was a wonderfully kind lady who will be greatly missed, always loved and fondly remembered forever. Her funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Plympton on Friday 4th September 2020 followed by a short service at Efford Crematorium. Unfortunately, due to current restrictions, this can only be attended by immediate family. In lieu of flowers, mum requested that donations be made to either Cancer Research UK or Macmillan in her memory. Cancer Research UK at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Leigh-Nile1 Donations for Macmillan Cancer Support can be made online at wcpltd.com or sent to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848

Yvonne Anne Ingram

Sadly passed away on August 20th after a brave battle with Alzheimers, aged 81 years. Proud wife of Thomas John Ingram (deceased). Beloved mum of Nicholas John Ingram. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral on Tuesday 8th September Service at Efford Crematorium at 1.15pm. No flowers by request, donations if desired made payable to Alzheimer’s Society may be made online at wcpltd.com or sent to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438

Robert Gordon Lane

21st May 1932 to 16th August 2020. Plymouth. Died peacefully at home in his sleep. Keen footballer, big Plymouth Argyle Supporter and pasty lover! Will be lovingly remembered by his close family, friends and all that knew him. Due to current restrictions a private funeral on Thursday 10th September at St John’s Church, Hooe followed by burial. Enquiries to Wyatt Brothers 5-7 Durnford Street Plymouth PL1 3QJ Tel: 01752 600437

In loving memory of my brother Robert Gordon. Sadly missed by Sister Maureen, Nieces Lyn and Debbie and Nephew Kelvin, Rest in Peace.

Pamela Margaret Manley

Peacefully passed away at Seymour Court Nursing Home on 28th August 2020 aged 98 years. Beloved wife to Albert (deceased) loving mother to Kenneth & Stephen and daughter in law Mandy, much loved grandmother and great grandmother. REST IN PEACE Knapman Family Independent Funeral Directors 20 Mannamead Road Plymouth, PL4 7AA Tel: 01752 603552

Iris May

On August 14th 2020, peacefully at Torr Home, Iris, aged 100 years, formerly of Lydford and Tavistock. Loving wife of the late Fred, devoted mother of Graham and his fiance Margaret. Private Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday September 1st at Exeter Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, made payable to Torr Home may be left online at wcpltd.com or sent to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

Edna Mary McKay

Passed away at Warwick Park Nursing Home on Monday 24th August aged 91 years. May she rest in peace. A private family service will take place on Wednesday 9th September. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Crownhill (01752) 303830

Maureen Grace Nutton

Passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospice on Sunday 23rd August 2020 aged 77. Beloved wife of John, loving mother to Iain and Fiona, mother-in-law to Pippa, much-loved Grandma to Jacob, Charlie, Vicky, Alex, Liv and Emily. Loved by us all and sadly missed. There will be a private family funeral at St Mary’s Church, Plympton. Family flowers only please, donations if desired made payable to St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth may be made online at wcpltd.com or sent to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848

William John Pardew

Peacefully passed away on the 21.08.20. Loving Dad and Grandad will be sadly missed by his children, Marg, Billy, Dave, Steve, son-in-law, daughters in-law, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Now at peace with his loving wife Brenda xxx

David John Rawlings

Aged 89 years. Loving and much loved husband of Nancy, passed away at Derriford Hospital on 27th August 2020. Private family service, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory are for Diabetes UK c/o Ugalde and Son, Funeral Directors, Trelawney House, Heathlands Road, Liskeard, PL14 4DH

Alan John Reed

1948 – 2020 Alan passed away peacefully on 15th August 2020, aged 72 years. A dear husband and loving father. At Alan’s request there will be no formal farewell. When the time is right for you please remember Alan as he was in better days. Donations to St. Luke’s Hospice Plymouth or the Motor Neurone Disease Association would be much appreciated and can be made online at wcpltd.com or sent to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848

John Roberts

John Roberts, dear brother to Martin and Lynne, uncle to Wendy and Steven and great uncle to his sisters’ 7 grand children and great granddaughter passed away peacefully on the 18th August 2020. John was a gentle and peaceful soul who will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

John worked at the Armament Depot all his working life and made many friends there. His passion for photography will always be remembered. No funeral due to current circumstances. A celebration of John’s life will be held later in the year for family and friends. Lynne and Martin

Gloria Small

Passed away peacefully on 24th August 2020, aged 75 years. Reunited with Brian. Much loved mum, sister, gran and great gran. A private family funeral will be held. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, made payable to Kidney Research UK may be left online at wcpltd.com or sent to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676

Alfred George Talling

Passed away on Saturday 15th August aged 92 years. Loving husband of Rita, he will be sadly missed by all the family. A private family funeral service is taking place on Thursday 3rd September. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Crownhill (01752) 303830

Shirley Ann Tomlinson

Sadly passed away after a long illness on the 25th August at Butterfly Lodge. Much loved wife of Paul, mother of Tony and Julie, Grandmother of Mikyla, Jack,, Harry, Zoe and Devon. Great grandmother of Elliot, Kaleb, Reggie and Harvey.

Happily reunited with her mother Florence and father Harry, sister Barbara and brother Tony. She touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know this beautiful person. Due to this terrible virus it will be a small family funeral on Thursday 3rd September. Tony Campbell

John Travers

Dear father in law of Sarah and special grandad to Megan & Jack. Memories of you we will treasure forever xxx

Our beloved brother in law, we have many cherished memories, we will never forget, reunited with Gloria. Love from Malcolm, Liz and family.

Margaret Patricia Joyce Tremain

Sadly passed away on 23rd August, aged 87. Loving wife to Eric (deceased) and mum to Susan, David and Paul, and spouses, grandmother to Deborah, Rachel, Andy and Chris and great grandmother of ten. Will be greatly missed but never forgotten. A private service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium at 11:30 on Wednesday 16th September. Family flowers only with donations to the British Heart Foundation.

Donald Webber

Passed away after a long illness on 27th August 2020. Devoted husband to Nora, beloved dad to Tina, Paula, Michael and Terry, father-in-law to Dionne and Emma, grandad to Joanna, Lynsey, Jack, Jasmine and Rosie. You will be loved and missed forever. Due to number restrictions, a private family service to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on 8th September at 2pm.

John Providence Whaley

Passed away on 24th August 2020 at Derriford Hospital, aged 86. He was very much loved, and will be sadly missed. Private family funeral to be held at St. James Church, Torpoint on Thursday 10th September followed by an interment at Horson Cemetery. All enquiries to: Pidgen & Son, Torpoint, PL11 2TB. Tel: 01752 812479.

Paul Matthew Oliver Wise

Much loved son of Olly and Jenny Wise and partner Lyn. Went to be with the Lord peacefully after a short illness on Friday 21st August 2020. Devoted brother to Oliver and Uncle to Jack and George. Loved by all his cousins, nieces, nephews and aunties. Any enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Crownhill. 01752 303830

In memoriam

Elenor Joan Beer

Kilvington Your Life was a Blessing Your Memory a Treasure You are Loved beyond Words and Missed beyond Measure Your ever loving Reg & Aileen xxx

Mum and Dad Hobbs

I still love and miss you. Luvs ya Bernie x

Steven Dudley Hooper

To our beloved only son Steven who was tragically taken from us on this day 15 years ago. Even though so many years have passed, you are still loved and missed by each and every one of us. Our memories of you Steve will never fade. You will forever be in our hearts. Your Loving Mum & Dad XXX Dearest brother to Carla and Uncle to Chelsea forever loved and missed. XXX

Acknowledgement

Morris and Audrey Hooper

We are very grateful for the kindness shown and donations made following the loss of Mum and Dad this year. All a great comfort. Thank you. Therese, Graham and families

Elinor Dorothy Hutchings

Remembering a much loved Wife, Mum, Nan and Great Nan who passed away two years ago today and is missed beyond words. You are the Wind beneath our Wings. Dave, Julie Gary, Darren, Carly, Sophia and Sienna. Love you to the Moon and back. God Bless xxxxxxx