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Following is a selection of announcements made earlier this week.
Mary Jane BACHE (Née Barbary of Nancekuke)
Marion ‘Betty’ Abbott (Image: Funeral Announcements)
(Née Barbary of Nancekuke) It is with great sadness that I announce that Mary died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Alan’s devoted wife, much loved Susan and Lisa’s mother, Andrew’s mother-in-law and beloved grandmother Jack and Molly. Adam also thought a lot. Funeral at Illogan Church on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 11 a.m., followed by burial in Illogan Cemetery. Only family flowers, donations if you wish to Age UK Cornwall & Isles of Scilly by leaving the collection or c / o David Hendy & Sons Treswithian, Camborne, TR14 7NW. Tel. No. 01209 612025
Colin KNEEBONE (Knocker)
(Knocker) On Friday, June 10, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Colin, 78, of Penzance, formerly Penryn. Angie’s beloved husband, Sarah’s much-loved dad and Tribe and a loving grandfather of Polly and Lucy. The funeral will be held at Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium, Truro, on Wednesday, June 29 at 11 a.m. Only family flowers, but donations, if you wish for the Sunrise Appeal, can be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel. 01736 364062
Idris WILLCOX
On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Idris John, 80, of Phillack, peacefully at Treliske Hospital. Carole’s beloved husband and a very loving dad and grandfather. The funeral will be held at the Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne on Monday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Only family flowers, but donations, if you wish for RNLI, can be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel. 01736 364062
Dorothy Joyce (Known as Joyce) PEARSE
(Known as Joyce) From Launceston died Friday, May 27, at Derriford Hospital at the age of 93. Devoted wife of Cecil. The funeral will be held at Stoke Climsland Church on Monday, June 20 at 2:00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if you wish, will be gratefully received by Cornwall Air Ambulance. Launceston Funeralcare 48 St Thomas Road Launceston, PL15 8DB 01566775740
Joseph Montrose (Monty) MATTA
Joseph Montrose (Image: Funreal notices)
(Monty) Suddenly on Sunday, May 29, at the home of Joseph Montrose Matta (Monty) of Bethel, Patricia Ann’s beloved husband (deceased) Loving Dad of Bev, David and Paul. Gary’s father-in-law, Jackie and David Sue’s partner. Beloved grandfather of Chris, Carrianne, Louise, Abigail and Callum and a much-loved Grandpa. Festive service at Bethel Chapel on Friday, July 1 at 12:30 p.m. Please only family flowers, but donations if you wish to British Legion Poppy Appeal, service donation boxes or c / o Ken Newcombe Funeral home Bucklers lane, St Austell, PL25 3JN
Bernard Moore
On June 8, 2022, peacefully at home with his family, Bernard, 84, of Wadebridge. Su’s beloved husband and a loving dad, Granfar and a great Granfar who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Glynn Valley Crematorium Funeral, Tuesday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. Only family flowers, memorabilia donations, if desired, to the Cornwall Air Ambulance and Alzheimer’s Society can be made online via the Memory Giving website by withdrawing the collection or by sending c / o RJ Bray & Son, Funeral Directors, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6 AD Tel: 01208 812626.
Denise Ann HILL (New Stothers)
(Neé Stothers) Died peacefully on Tuesday 7 June 2022 at the age of 81. Plymouth, formerly Mevagissey. Beloved wife of the late Bill, beloved mother of Steven and Robert and beloved mother-in-law of Patti and Martha. Beloved grandmother of Siena, Lucas, Harry, Oliver, Lauren and Philip. The funeral will be at the Weston Mill Crematorium on Tuesday, June 21 at 10 a.m. Only family flowers, donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and RNLI by withdrawing the collection or visiting All inquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059
Andrew Charles HITT
On Friday, June 3, 2022, Andrew, from Langford, died peacefully at his home at the age of 59. Eleni’s much-loved husband and the wonderful father of Abby, Emma and Jess. He will unfortunately be missed by all his family and friends. After a private cremation, the Thanksgiving Mass will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Cullompton, on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. Only family flowers please. Donations in Andrew’s memory are for the help of Hospiscare, Exeter and can be donated by leaving the collection or can be sent to: – Walter H. Squires & Son Chapel of Rest, 27 Higher Street, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1AJ.
Terrence (Terry) PARSONS
(Terry) Died peacefully at the age of 86 on June 7, 2022. Frances’s beloved husband, Trudeau and Trevor father, brother of David and Joan. Very dear grandparents. The funeral will be held at Dartington St Mary’s Parish Church on Thursday, June 23, at 2:00 p.m. Only family flowers. Donations to Totnes Caring. Hallett & Perring Funeralcare Stoneleigh, Western by Pass, Totnes, 01803862417
Richard HARWAY
Suddenly and tragically on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the age of 78. Jenny’s beloved husband, Marc’s and James’s beloved father. A devoted grandfather to Olivia and Benji and a much-loved father-in-law to Vicky and Mark’s fiancée Tania. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Thursday 30 June 2022 Trelawney Chapel, Penmount Crematorium. Only family flowers. Donations in Richard’s memory to Cancer Research UK via www.memorygiving.com or can be sent via WJ Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro TR1 2EQ Tel. 01872 274021
Carol LAW
He died peacefully at St Anne’s Residential Home. Whitstone on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of John and beloved sister of Geoff and Roger. Private cremation, followed by a Thanksgiving service at St Swithun Church, Pyworthy on Friday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. Please only family flowers, but donations if you wish for The North Devon Hospice and the Upkeep of St Swithun’s Church, Pyworthy by retiring collection or c / o JE Stacey & Co, Funeral Directors, 15 Bodmin Street, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6BD.
Frederick “James” TRESIDDER
On Sunday, May 29, 2022, James died unexpectedly at home at the age of 87 from Camborne. A much loved Carole’s husband, and dear father, stepfather and grandfather, who will sadly be missed by all his family and friends. The funeral will be held at Camborne Parish on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 12 noon, followed by burial. Family flowers only, donations if you wish for Diabetes UK by leaving the collection or retiring David Hendy Funeral Services Treswithian Camborne TR14 7NW. Tel: 01209 612025
William (Bill) MATTEN
(Bill) On May 31 at the age of 94. Sheila’s beloved husband for 71 years. Dear father of Philip, father of Pam, grandfather of Jason and Stacey, great-grandfather of Lily, William, Noah and Loti and brother-in-law of Joy. After a private cremation, a Thanksgiving Mass will be held at Sandford Church on Monday, June 27 at 12:30 p.m. Please only family flowers, but if you want donations for Sandford Cricket Club, Sandford Football Club and Sandford Relief in Need c / o A.White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ.
Colin (KNOCKER) KNEEBONE
(KNOCKER) On Friday, June 10, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Colin, 78, of Penzance, formerly Penryn. Angie’s beloved husband, Sarah’s much-loved dad and Tribe and a loving grandfather of Polly and Lucy. The funeral will be held at Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium, Truro, on Wednesday, June 29 at 11 a.m. Only family flowers, but donations, if you wish for the Sunrise Appeal, can be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel. 01736 364062
Marjorie WEEKES
of Scorrier and former Camborne died peacefully, on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the age of 97, at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske. Marjorie, adored wife of Glen (deceased), beloved mother of Sue and the late Karen, mother-in-law of David and Nana of Joshua. Funeral at the Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Thursday, June 23 at 11:30 a.m. No flowers please, on request, but welcome donations to help Cornwall Air Ambulance withdraw the collection or with Funeral Director Richard Putt to Bernard Williams and Son, Carriage House, 1 Mount Ambrose, Redruth, TR15 1NX Phone: 01209 315060
June Glendora KEMP
Redruth died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the age of 79. June, Paul’s beloved wife, mother of Debbie, Duncan and Graham, sister of Kaz and Mac, a devoted Gran and Great Gran. The funeral will be held at St Stephen’s Church, Treleigh, on Thursday, June 23, at 2:00 p.m. and Private Burial followed. No flowers, please, on request, but welcome donations to help the British Heart Foundation, with the collection’s retirement or with funeral director Richard Putt at Bernard Williams and Son, Carriage House, 1 Mount Ambrose, Redruth, TR15 1NX Telephone: 01209 315060
Brenda Rose BERYMAN
of Little Polglase Farm, Leedstown Brenda died peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022, at the age of 88.