Obituaries in Honiton

CALDER - JIM (aged 91) slipped away gently and peacefully as he had lived his life on May 12th at the RD&E in the presence of his family. Beautifully looked after by the ambulance crew, the emergency department and Clyst ward staff.

Service for family and local friends at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Thursday 26th May at 2.30pm, colourful clothes please.

TYERS – BRIAN. Aged 86 years. Passed away on Tuesday 10th May 2022 after a short illness.

Beloved husband of sixty-two years to Rita, father to Robert and Victoria, father-in-law to Anita and Steve, much loved grandad and great grandad.

LESLIE TUBB of Buckwell, Wellington passed away under the care of the wonderful staff at St Margaret's Hospice on 11th May 2022 aged 64 years. He fought bravely and held on for far longer than anyone could have possibly predicted.

He leaves behind a son Ashley Tubb, a granddaughter Joni Rosewarne, brothers, sisters, friends, colleagues and his partner Linda Biddulph. Leslie was eternally kind, loyal and hard working. He leaves a giant hole in the lives of everyone who loved and knew him.

LETTEN – FRANCIS JOHN. Passed away peacefully at the R D & E Hospital on 2nd May 2022 aged 79 years. Beloved Husband of Pat and a loved Dad & Grandad. Funeral service at St Michael & All Angels Church Awliscombe on Thursday 26th May at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK at the service or c/o Layzell Funeral Services, The Old Court, Dowell Street, Honiton, EX14 1LZ.

HATSWELL - Betty. Passed away peacefully at home on 30th April 2022 aged 92 years. Dearly loved Wife of the late John and a much loved Mum, Granny and Great Granny. Funeral service at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Aylesbeare on Tuesday 24th May at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Hospiscare and Marie Curie at the service or c/o Layzell Funeral Services, The Old Court, Dowell Street, Honiton, EX14 1LZ.

Barbara JOAN WILSON née Broadway. Julie Searle née Wilson & Family are sad to announce the peaceful passing of Joan, originally from Evershot, on 2nd May 2022. Funeral service will be at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple, EX5 2PT on Thursday 19th May at 11.30 a.m. Please join us in saying goodbye and please no black, Joan loved pretty colours. Donations in memory of Joan for Dementia UK and Cats Protection at the service, online at www.layzellfuneralservices.co.uk or via Layzell Funeral Services, The Old Court, Dowell Street, Honiton, EX14 1LZ.

Passed away peacefully in the RD&E Hospital on 26th April 2022 aged 89 years. Beloved Husband of his late Wife Irene. Much loved Dad to Graham and Cheryl, Grandad, Brother and Father-in-law. Will be very much missed by all his family, many friends and fellow volunteers at Hospiscare. Funeral service to be held at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Friday 20th May at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Hospiscare at the service, online at www.layzellfuneralservices.co.uk or c/o Layzell Funeral Services, The Old Court, Dowell Street, Honiton, EX14 1LZ.

Funeral Service to be held at The East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Monday 25th April 2022 at 12.15pm.  Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, for The Devon Air Ambulance Trust or The British Heart Foundation may be given at the Service, online at www.funeraldirectors.uk.com or sent c/o E. A. Dodd & Son Funeral Directors, Stamps Building, King Street, Honiton, EX14 1AF. 

VANSTONE - RONALD ALBERT. Passed away suddenly at home on 16th April 2022 aged 87 years. Much loved Father to Chris and the late Karen and Grandad to Dan and Matt. Private funeral service. There will be a celebration of his life from 12:00 noon on 20th May 2022 at Sidmouth Golf Club.

JOHNS – BETTY. Passed away peacefully at Abbeyfield Hill House, Combe Raleigh on 1st April 2022 aged 100 years.

Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Payhembury on Thursday 21st April at 11.00 a.m.