Devon

Village Post Office and store on the market

A quaint community post office and village store in the picturesque Devon village of Lower Ashton has been put on the market by Christie + Co.

The small village of Lower Ashton lies within the beautiful Teign Valley on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park, an easy drive from splendid sandy beaches of the South coast and the Cathedral city of Exeter.

Occupying a prominent corner position in the centre of the village, the Grade II listed Post Office and store dates back to the 17th century and has been serving the local community for over100 years, offering a variety of...

PECK Sheila (Formerly of North Molton and Lapford)

Passed peacefully away at Serstone on 24th June 2015 aged 90 years.

Much loved wife of Tony (deceased), loving mother of Robert, Joanna and David, and a special grandmother and great-grandmother.

Private Cremation followed by a Memorial Service at St. Peter's Church, Zeal Monachorum on Monday 6th July at 2.30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St. Peter's Church by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals, 94-95 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3LB.

HANCOCK Richard John

Suddenly but peacefully at home on 26th June 2015, Richard aged 82 years (former Landlord of The Coachmakers Arms), devoted husband of the late Jessie, loving dad of Brenda and Julie, much adored grandad of Michael, Andrew, Wesley, Rebecca, Kayleigh, Jessica and the late Jamie and his 12 great-grandchildren.

Will be greatly missed by son-in-law Kevin, his companion Jan and all family and friends.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Friday 10th July at 10am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation by...

BRAITHWAITE Jane

In loving memory of my dearest wife Jane, beloved mother of Tracey and Vicky, passed away suddenly on 24th June in Bulgaria.

Together for over 45 years. I will love and remember you forever, God bless, Dave and Vicky.

Funeral Service Tuesday 14th July Exeter Crematorium 12.15pm St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Devon Air Ambulance Trust or Age UK 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

QUARTLY Roger

Born 17/8/1935, died peacefully on the 2nd July 2015 in the way he wanted, at home with his family.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday 15th July 12noon at Exminster Parish Church.

Roger asked for family flowers only and donations which will kindly go 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

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ELSTON Gladys Rose (Rose)

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On 27th June 2015, peacefully in hospital, aged 90 years.

Will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral Sservice on Friday 10th July at Exeter Crematorium, 3.30pm, St Peters Chapel.

Flowers by 1.30pm please, or if so desired donations for St David's Parish Church by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

HORNE Janet Mary

Died peacefully on 22nd June 2015, aged 81 years.

Beloved wife of Barry, mother of Deborah and grandma of Eleanor.

She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service on Friday 3rd July at Exeter Crematorium, 12.15pm, St Peters Chapel.

No flowers please.

Donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

JEE Denis

On 24th June 2015. Peacefully in hospital aged 94 years, of Exeter.

Beloved husband of Pat, dearly loved dad of Veronica and Rob, loving grandad of Jon, Christine and Melanie and a dear great grandad of Owen and Louis.

Funeral Service on Wednesday 15th July at Exeter Crematorium, 2.45pm, St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for RNIB or The British Heart Foundation 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

WILL Rab

On 22nd June 2015, peacefully in the Exeter Hospice, aged 65 years.

Loving partner of Caroline, dearly loved brother and uncle to all his family in Aberdeen.

Funeral Service on Thursday 2nd July at Exeter Crematorium, 9.45am, St Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Exeter Hospice by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

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