Obituaries in Sidmouth

COOKE – Doris, died peacefully at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital on Thursday 11th March 2021 aged 94 years.

Much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends in Sidmouth.

WILLIAMS - Shirley-Ann, aged 87 of Ottery St. Mary died peacefully on the 12th March. Dearly loved by late husband Paul, her children, grandchildren and wider family and friends. A private Service will be held at The East Devon Crematorium and a Memorial Service later in the year. No flowers please but donations, if desired, for Womankind Worldwide, Mercy Ships or Ottery St. Mary Parish Church may be given online at funeraldirectors.uk.com or sent c/o E. A. Dodd & Son F/D, St. Saviours, Exeter Road, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1RE

CLIFFORD, Robert Michael - on February 26, 2021, at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, after a long and brave fight against leukaemia and lymphoma, aged 77 years. Formerly of Christchurch and former Chief Engineering Manager at Thales. Dear husband of Sue, brother of Peter and Tony Clifford, brother in law of Valerie and Maryjane, uncle of Anna, Belinda and Henry, great uncle of Rosie, stepfather of Graham and Richard Edwins and step grandfather of George, Thomas, Peter and Frank Edwins. Funeral will be held privately, but donations in his memory may be made to Bransby Horses, Soi Dog, The Donkey Sanctuary or Dogs Trust online at www.funeraldirectors.uk.com. All enquiries c/o, E. A. Dodd & Son. Ottery St Mary 01404 814449.

The Thanksgiving and Memorial Service for the late Revd Robin Laird planned for April 2021 has been cancelled due to the current coronavirus restrictions.

HINDLEY – Gertrude 'TOPSY', passed away peacefully at Arcot House on Sunday 7th March 2021 aged 108.

A much loved aunt, great aunt and great, great aunt. A friend to all dog-lovers in the Sidmouth area.

A private Service will be held for Lucy.

Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK may be given at www.funeraldirectors.uk.com (following the link to donate online) or sent c/o E. A. Dodd & Son Funeral Directors, St. Saviours, Exeter Road, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1RE.

A private Service will be held for John.

Donations, if desired, for the RNLI may be given at www.funeraldirectors.uk.com (following the link to donate online) or sent c/o E. A. Dodd & Son Funeral Directors, St. Saviours, Exeter Road, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1RE.

A private Service will be held for Gillian.

Donations, if desired, for MacMillan Cancer Support may be given at www.funeraldirectors.uk.com (following the link to donate online) or sent c/o E. A. Dodd & Son Funeral Directors, St. Saviours, Exeter Road, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, DT6 3NN.

A private Service will be held for Nigel.

Donations, if desired, for The British Heart Foundation may be given at www.funeraldirectors.uk.com (following the link to donate online) or sent c/o E. A. Dodd & Son Funeral Directors, St. Saviours, Exeter Road, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1RE.

A private Service will be held for Betty.

Donations, if desired, for The Alzheimer's Society may be given at www.funeraldirectors.uk.com (following the link to donate online) or sent c/o E. A. Dodd & Son Funeral Directors, St. Saviours, Exeter Road, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1RE.