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Let a firefighter wash your car

Firefighters up and down the country are preparing to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this Saturday, 10 September to raise vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Bring your car along and have it washed in return for a donation to The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.

Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Servicer said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a...

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Death of Probation Service war veteran

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/08/2016 - 9:38am

Peter Millett, a well-known County Probation Officer who worked in Mid and East Devon, Exeter Prison and was one of a number of outstanding Probation Liaison Officers to the Crown Court, has died aged 90. A wise and charming man of great integrity, he was an important influence on those he came into contact with during his twenty years with the then Devon Probation Service. He epitomised all that was best in that role: exercising a disciplined discretion while encouraging someone who might potentially be dangerous to face up to their responsibilities to both courts and the community....

Police continue to investigate Plymouth train crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2016 - 6:58am

Officers from British Transport Police are continuing to investigate following a low-speed collision at Plymouth railway station on Sunday, 3 April which took place shortly after 3.30pm.

A number of people sustained injuries as a result of the collision between two trains, and a total of 15 people were taken to hospital on Sunday for treatment to a range of injuries.

Detective Superintendent Gary Richardson said: “We are currently undertaking a joint investigation alongside the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

“We are...

COWLING Jim

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 02/29/2016 - 10:40pm

Suddenly but peacefully at home on 23rd February aged 83 years.

Devoted husband of Margaret and much loved father of Nicola. A loyal friend to many and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service on Thursday 10 March at Exeter and Devon Crematorium, 12.15pm, St Peter’s Chapel.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons. Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

MORAN Joan of Heavitree

Mrs Joan Moran died peacefully on Tuesday 2nd February at home with her family at her bedside. She was much loved and her loss is deeply felt.

On Wednesday 10th February at 6pm, Joan’s body will be received into the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Heavitree, Exeter, followed by Ash Wednesday Mass, 7pm.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday 11th February at midday, at the Blessed Sacrament with a burial at the Higher Cemetery.

All are warmly invited to the services and reception.

Family flowers only please, but donations in Joan’s memory are welcome to...

BLUNT Violet May

On 19th January 2016 peacefully at Highlands Borders Care Home aged 86 years.

Much loved mother to Sarah, Barbara and Nick and grandma to Ellie.

Recently moved from Kingsgate, Exeter.

Funeral service on Monday 8th February at East Devon Crematorium, 12.15pm.

Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for Guide Dogs for the Blind or Greenfingers by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19–20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD.

MILFORD Marlene Peggy (Nee Dart)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/04/2016 - 10:25am

On 2nd February 2016 passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness aged 71 years of Exeter.

Beloved wife of Paul, much loved mum of Kevin, Katrina, Karen and Grace, mother-in-law of Sharon, Michael and John, loving Grandmother and Great-grandmother.

Funeral Service Monday 15th February Exeter Crematorium 12.15pm St. Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

LAW Ronald Frank (Ronnie)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 01/29/2016 - 10:11pm

On 6th January 2016 passed away peacefully in hospital aged 74 years of Cullompton.

Loving son of the late Dorothy.

Will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral service on Friday 5 February at East Devon Crematorium, 10am, followed by Thanksgiving Service at St Andrew's Parish Church, Cullompton at 11.30am.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to RNLI or Devon Air Ambulance Trust by retiring collection or c/o M, Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

WILLSON Margaret Frances

On 17th January 2016 passed away peacefully in Cadogan Court aged 96 years.

Funeral Service Thursday 28th January Exwick Parish Church 2pm.

No flowers please, donations if desired for Salvation Army or Cats Protection by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

McGinley Catherine (Cathy)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/19/2016 - 10:50pm

On 15th January 2016 passed away peacefully in Exeter Hospice aged 57 years.

Beloved wife of Chris, loving mum of Michael, Julie and Ryan, much loved Nan of Kieran, Ashley, Billy and Alfie.

Funeral service on Saturday 23rd January Lympstone Commando Training Centre 1pm.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

CLEE Ethel May

On 11th January 2016 aged 90 years.

Widow of Edgar, sister of Audrey and Mary, loving aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

Funeral service changed to Monday 25th January, Exeter Crematorium 2.00pm St Peter's Chapel.

Flowers by 1pm, or donations if desired to St Nicholas Methodist Church by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons. Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD

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