Shaun has been remembered in the latest funeral notices
Shaun Kevin Nichols has been remembered in the funeral notices(Image: Funeral Notices)
Tributes have been paid to people across Plymouth and the wider area in the latest funeral notices.
Among them is Shaun Kevin Nichols, who passed away at home on December 22 aged 65.
Shaun was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Shaun’s funeral will be held on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at The Park Crematorium, Room 2, at 12.30pm, followed by a gathering at Raffles, Mutley, from 1.30pm.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
On Tuesday 9th December 2025 at Nazareth House, Patrick, aged 92 years. Much loved and will be missed by family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes, Plympton on Friday 9th January at 10.00am Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Nazareth Care Charity – Nazareth House Plymouth may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848
Passed away peacefully at Beacon Court, Dartmouth on 9th December 2025 aged 106 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard. Loving mum to Iris, John and Philip and mother in law to Graham, Jean and Trudy. Dearest Gran to her 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral Service to be held at St Peter’s Church, Stoke Fleming on January 13th 2026 at 12 noon. All Welcome Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Stoke Fleming Church and The Diabetes Association Any enquiries to Hallett and Perring Funeralcare, Totnes
Passed away peacefully at home on the 15th December 2025, at the age of 104 years. Formerly of West Bourne Grove, Ilfracombe, latterly of Braunton. A former employee of the Tyrell Hospital in Ilfracombe. A dearly loved man who will be sadly missed by all his family. Forever in our hearts. The funeral service will take place at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple, on the 8th January 2026 at 2:15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made in Reg’s memory to the Children’s Hospice South West by retiring collection at the service, online at www.rpbfunerals.com or c/o L. Clarke & Sons, 1 Caen Shopping Precinct, Braunton, EX33 1EE. Tel: 01271 813526.
(Harry) Sadly passed away at Elburton Heights Nursing Home on Sunday 7th December 2025. A beloved husband, dad and grandad. Will be greatly missed but forever in the thoughts of Gloria, Tammy, Mila, Erin and Arlo. Funeral service to take place on Friday 9th January 2026 in Ceremony Room 1, The Park Crematorium at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to benefit Dementia UK. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 72 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, PL9 7BN. Tel: (01752) 482900.
Formerly of Brian Michael Hairdressers, Heavitree, Exeter Passed away unexpectedly at home on 21st December 2025, aged 81 years. Beloved Dad and Grandad and Friend to many. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 7th January at St Peter’s Chapel, Exeter Crematorium at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations to Devon Air Ambulance may be given at the service or online. Co-op Funeralcare, 2 St Thomas Centre Exeter EX4 1DG
Of Barum Court, Barnstaple. Passed away peacefully at the North Devon District Hospital on Thursday 18th December 2025 at the age of 94 years. A former teacher at Lampard Vachell School and a dear friend to many. At her request, a private funeral service will take place on Wednesday 7th January 2026. If you would like to celebrate her life, please contact her friend Frances, c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 3UP. enquiries@wsgayton.co.uk 01271 342196 Donations in her memory, for the North Devon Hospice, can be given c/o W S Gayton & Son.
(Ken) Passed away suddenly whilst walking his beloved dogs on 10th December 2025, aged 72 years. Loving husband to Brigitte, much loved dad to James, son-in-law to Rodney and Laura Murch. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and work colleagues. Funeral Service will be held at the North Devon Crematorium (Rowan Chapel) on Friday 16th January 2026 at 13:30. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired, for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust, may be given at the service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 3UP.
Passed away peacefully on 22nd December 2025 aged 90 years. Beloved Husband of Ann, much loved Dad to Martyn & Gillian, Stephen & Diane, Janet & Philip and Susan & Kevin and a very special Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral service at St Michael & All Angels Church, Cotleigh on Friday 16th January 2026 at 12.00 noon followed by private interment. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Cotleigh Church at the service, online at layzellfuneralservices.co.uk or c/o Layzell Funeral Services, The Old Court, Dowell Street, Honiton, EX14 1LZ.
(Nee Woodward) Passed away peacefully, aged 92 years, on 27th December 2025, at the North Devon District Hospital. Widow to the late Reg and mum to Ian and Tim. She will be missed by many. Her Funeral Service will be held at the North Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 12:15pm. No flowers and no black to be worn, please. Donations in her memory, if desired, can be made to Devon Air Ambulance Trust at the service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 3UP.
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at Roborough House Nursing Home. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of June. Dad of Carolyn and Nicola. Father-in-law of Pete and Gordon, Grandad of Lauren, George, Rory and Fraser. Great Grandad of Elodie. This day is remembered and silently kept No need for words I shall never forget. Funeral service will be held at St Boniface Church, St Budeaux on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 11.00am. Followed by Cremation at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room Two, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ. Black Attire Optional. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dementia UK may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676
Peacefully passed away on 25th November 2025 at Mount Gould Hospital aged 85 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Clifford. Will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at The Park Crematorium (Ceremony Room 2) Merafield Road, Plympton PL7 1UQ on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 1.30pm No flowers by request, donations if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438
(Sid) Passed away on Friday 12th December 2025. Aged 81 years. Sid will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Mary’s Church, Denbury on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 2pm. Family Flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Denbury Church and Devon Air Ambulance by retiring collection. Parker’s Family Funeral Directors Great Western House 9 Devon Square Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN 01626 437001
Passed away peacefully on 23rd December at the Fleet Care Home, Dartmouth aged 95. Formerly of Malborough. Loving husband of Nancy (deceased), father of Sandra, proud grandad and great grandad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dementia UK by retiring collection. Funeral arrangement details via J D Andrews Funeral Directors Tel: 01548 852997
It is with great sadness that we announce the death our Mum, beloved mother of Duncan, Andrew, Jenny, Chris, Nicola and David. Sue passed away peacefully at Westlands Care Home in Teignmouth at the age of 101. She lived independently for over 40 years in the beautiful village of Stokeingnhead, Devon, and she loved her life there. She had an adventurous life, including her role in WW2 when she was based in Ceylon/Sri Lanka intercepting Japanese messages to be sent to the code breakers at Bletchley. We would like to thank all the people in Stokeinteignhead who supported her and enriched her life, and also to all the carers at Westlands who looked after her so well. The funeral will take place at 1:30pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at St Andrew’s Church, Stokeinteignhead. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Research UK or Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth. Sue has requested “no black”.
Sadly, passed away at Derriford Hospital on 7th December 2025, aged 80 years. Loved by all. Funeral Service to be held Friday 9th January 2026 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Beacon Park, PL2 3JR at 10am. No flowers please. Donations in memory will benefit British Heart Foundation and can be made via retiring collection or via www.plymouthfuneraldirectors.com under the heading ‘Funeral Notices’. Enquiries to: Knapman Family Independent Funeral Directors 20 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL4 7AA 01752 603552 info@knapmanfamilyltd.co.uk
Died peacefully on 19th December age 91. Private cremation followed by service of thanksgiving at Washford Pyne, Friday 30th January at 2.30pm.
Passed away peacefully at Yeovil Hospital on 10th December 2025, aged 60 years, following a brave battle against a long-term illness. Dedicated town Councillor and a proud member of the Barnstaple community. He loved the town and will be missed by many. The celebration of his life will be held at the Guildhall, Barnstaple on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 2:00pm. All are welcome. Donations in memory of Simon, if desired, for HeartsTogether, Plymouth at the service or c/o W S Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 3UP
(Toni) Passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day morning following a short illness, aged 80 years. Loving mum to Sean, Pete, Julian and Zond. Will be remembered by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at 1pm on Monday 19th January at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1. All flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, can be made via retiring collection, and benefit St Luke’s Hospice Co-op Funeralcare Plymstock Plymouth PL9 7BN Tel: 01752 482900
(Bill) Passed away peacefully at Sleaford Manor Care Home, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, aged 71 years. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who will be missed by all. A funeral service will take place at Grantham Crematorium, Lincolnshire on Friday 9th January at 2:30pm. Due to the funeral taking place in Lincolnshire, it will also be streamed online for those who wish to attend remotely. If anyone wishes to attend or receive further details, please contact using Bill’s mobile number, which the family are monitoring. Donations can be made to St Barnabas Hospice, Grantham. Colin Ward Funeral Services Ltd, 14 Boston Rd, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7ET. 01529 300123
(Ron) Aged 88 years Passed away peacefully at Mount Gould Hospital after a short illness. Devoted Husband of Janet, Loving Father to Barry, Jackie & Andrew, Father-In-Law to Julie, Andrew & Gary, Cherished Grandad to his 4 Grandchildren & 7 Great Grandchildren. Ron’s ceremony will be held on Monday 12th January 2026 at 1pm The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1, 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UQ. Family flowers only by request please. Donations made in loving memory of Ron will benefit The Skylark Ward & Marie Curie.
Passed away peacefully on 16th December 2025 in Wrexham, North Wales, formerly of Plymouth, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan, much loved father of Martin and Nik, proud grandfather of Elliot, Morris and Sam. Funeral service at Pentrebychan Crematorium, Wrexham on Monday, 12th January 2026 at 2:00 pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be given in memory for Dementia Friendly Art Group, Wrexham. All enquiries please to Roberts Bros, Funeral Directors, High Street, Pentre Broughton, Wrexham. 01978 756997.
My Dearest Jeff, My husband, my best friend, my life. You will be missed beyond words. You tried so hard to get well I am so proud of you You leave me with so many special memories, that will remain forever Life will be so empty without you. Heartbroken, Sandie xxx
Died peacefully on 12th December at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske, aged 89. Janet taught biology at Callington Grammar, West Hill, and Poltair Schools. Beloved daughter of the late Eddie and Marjorie, very dear sister to Andrew and loving aunt to all her nephews and nieces. A private burial will be followed by a service to celebrate Janet’s life at St Andrew’s Church in Mevagissey on Thursday, 8th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please but donations in aid of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Charity can be placed in the donation box at the service. Any enquiries to Personal Choice Funeral Directors 14-16 Mount Charles Road, St Austell PL25 3LD 01726 64040
(Dolly) Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on Saturday 13th December 2025, aged 100 years. Will be missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1, Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Wednesday 7th January at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Devon Air Ambulance Trust or ShelterBox may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848
Passed away peacefully at Pippins Care home on the 4th December 2025. Anthea will be dearly missed by husband John and all her family and friends. Funeral will be held at Gerston Chapel, 31A Torquay Road, Paignton TQ3 3DT on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 11am followed by burial at Conqueror Wood. Donations in loving memory of Anthea are to Pancreatic Cancer UK by retiring collection or online. Torbay & District Funeral Service Ltd 11 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SB 01803 315005
Passed away unexpectedly and surrounded by family 13th December 2025 at Derriford Hospital. Aged 74. Dearly loved Father to Colette and Francine, also a Dear Brother to Jan and Uncle to Jonathan. Funeral Service to take place at The Park Crematorium Plymouth on Monday 12th January at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please. All Donations To Asthma & Lung UK, and Cancer Research UK. Exeter Street Funeralcare 61 Exeter Street Plymouth PL4 0AH
Sadly passed away at home on 22 December 2025, aged 65 years. Shaun was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Shaun’s funeral will be help on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at The park Crematorium, Room 2, at 12.30pm, followed by a gathering at RAFFLES, Mutley, from 1.30pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, are to benefit St Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth, and can be left online or at the crematorium via retiring collection. Wyatt Brothers 5-7 Durnford Street Plymouth PL1 3QJ Tel: 01752 600437
Passed away peacefully at Rowcroft Hospice on 25th December 2025, aged 93 years. Devoted wife to the late Bob. Loving mum to Ian and mother in law to Jill. Cherished Grandma to Leah and Luke. Doreen will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Stockman and Loram Service Chapel 19 Holwell Road, Brixham TQ5 9NE on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations welcomed for Rowcroft Hospice may be made online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques made payable to the charity can be sent to:- Elaine Harrison Funeral Director at Stockman and Loram 7 Churston Broadway, Paignton, TQ4 6LE.
(Katy) Passed away in hospital on Sunday 21st December 2025. A beloved daughter to Colin & Gloria (Deceased) A treasured sister to Kim, Kerry and Keeley The 4 K’s. Mummy to her dear boy Fergus. A unique Auntie to Matt, Ben, Oliver and Beth. Crazy Great Auntie to Olivia, Noah and Harry. A very special person who touched the hearts and lives of so many. Forever Missing You. Chella My beautiful sister Katy So funny so caring so thoughtful … Always chasing those rays of sunshine You Endured so much – too much I’m so happy you are now at peace with Mum & Dad Endless Love Ker, Marc & Cocobear Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Dearest sister of Kim, sister in law to Kevin, Auntie to Matt, Stacey, Ben and Courtney. Great Auntie to Olivia, Noah and Harry Forever in our hearts Funeral Service will be held at Tamar Valley Crematorium, Tamerton Road, PL6 7BQ on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 11.00am. Either flowers or donations if desired for Woodside Animal Sanctuary may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676
(Mike) Passed away peacefully at Mount Gould Hospital, aged 91 years. Funeral service to be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1 on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 11:00am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made in aid of Asthma + Lung UK in memory of Mike. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Crownhill (01752) 303830
On 13th December 2025 aged 90 years. He will be sadly missed by his family. Funeral Service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Monday 12th January 2026 at 1.00pm. Enquiries to A.White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ 01363 772043.
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 16th December 2025 at Seymour Court Care Home aged 75 years. Devoted wife to David. Dearly loved mother to Neil Jo, step mother to Leah, Neil and mother in law to Karla and Sarah. Treasured grandmother to Yazmin, Candice, William, Laura and Michael and Great Grandmother to Theo. Also, a dear sister in law to Steve, Lyn and Jackie. Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium on Friday 16th January 2026, ceremony room 1, at 12pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for St Luke’s Co-Op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ 01752 303830
In loving memory of June Margaret Sandercock, of Pool, who passed away peacefully at home on 8th December 2025, aged 94 years. A much-loved Mum to Karen; mother-in-law to Graham; Grandma to Oliver; Great-Grandma to Arthur; Auntie to Mark; and a friend to so many. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at St Illogan Church, Churchtown. Illogan, on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 2:00 pm, where all are welcome. This will be followed by a private interment. Bright coloured clothing is encouraged. Following the service you are warmly invited to join the family in continuing to remember June at The Inn for All Seasons, Treleigh, Redruth, TR16 4AP. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, are for Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and may be made at the service, or sent to the Funeral Directors. For any enquiries, please contact Funeral Director Scott Watters at Cornwall Funeral Services, Higher Fore Street, Redruth, TR15 2AR. Telephone: 01209 211684
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 16th December 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Jim. The funeral service will be held at St Mary and St George Church, Station Road, Totnes, TQ9 5HW on Tuesday 13th January at 11.00am. Allwood Independent Funeral Service, Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LF. Tel: 01803 862050.
Passed away suddenly on Thursday 27th November 2025 at home. Aged 81 years. Devoted husband of Bernie. Dearly loved and loving father of Mark and Hazel. Cherished father-in-law of Jane and Phil, and brother of John, Chris and Robin. Funeral Service will be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room Two. 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ, on Monday 12th January 2026 at 2.30pm. Donations if desired for British Heart Foundation and/or Dementia UK may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Crownhill, PL6 5DY Tel: 01752 767676
Passed away on 17th December 2025 at Devonshire House and Lodge. A loving Mum and Nan, now reunited with her beloved Husband John. Pamela will be missed by all who knew her, she was a loving, gentle and kind lady. Funeral to take place at The Park Crematorium, room 1 on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12pm Family flowers only by request, donations if desired to Dementia UK All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AJ 01752 303830
Passed away at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton on 9th December 2025, aged 73 years. He was a dear husband, step father, son, brother, uncle, great uncle and friend to many. Much loved and sadly missed by Kerry, Matthew, Molly, Nicola and Melissa. Funeral Service at The North Devon Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January, 1.30 pm. Please wear traditional mourning wear. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if you wish, for the North Devon Hospice and British Heart Foundation at the Service or c/o W S Gayton & Son Ltd, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP.
It is with deep sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Debbie, on the 10th December 2025. A much loved Wife, Mum, Nanny, Daughter and dear friend to so many, who will be missed and forever in our hearts. A celebration of Debbie’s life will be held at All Saints Church, North Molton on Saturday 10th January at 2:00pm. Seating priority to be given to family and older attendees inside the church. But, a PA / Relay system will be present for attendees outside. All donations to the ICU at Southmead hospital who provided exceptional care and comfort for Debbie, Andrew, Matthew and James during a very difficult time at the service or c/o H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Stephen Webster at Derriford hospital, on the 13/12/2025. Beloved brother of Nicola and brother in-law of Christopher, Dad to Stewart and Elizabeth, Grandad and Great grandad. Funeral will be held on the 9th Jan 2026 at The Park Crematorium, Merefield Road PL7 1UQ, at 11.00 then afterwards there will be a celebration of life at 2pm at the Morice Town Salvation Army Belfour Terrace Stoke Plymouth PL2 1RS. All are welcome at both. Family flowers only but donations in lieu of Salvation Army and Dementia UK. Earl of Plymouth 23 Wolseley Road Milehouse
Passed away peacefully on 4th December 2025 Aged 97 Years. Loving Wife to The late John Williams and devoted Mother to Debbie and Howard who is no longer with us. A wonderful Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral to be held at St Lukes Church, Milber, Newton Abbot on Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 11am. Family flowers only, donations for Dementia UK. Coop Funeralcare Torquay 79-85 Barton Road, Torquay, TQ27NY
(Peggy) Peacefully on Friday 12th December 2025 at home, Margaret aged 91 years. Funeral service to be held at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium, St Peters Chapel, on Friday 16th January 2026 3:30pm. Donations if desired for The British Hedgehog Preservation Society may be given by retiring collection, sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or online at www.leroyfunerals.co.uk
Acknowledgements
Thank you for sharing in the celebration of Cyril’s life. Karen, Peter and family appreciate the support, messages and cards, they truly helped our family and highlighted what a special person Cyril was. The family would like to thank Rev Geering and A White & Sons for their kindness at this difficult time, and a special mention of thanks to Jason Rice and The Dartmoor Pixie Band for making the Service a really fitting memory of Cyril.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.