Announcements
Please find our recent notices of bereavement below.
Please note that not all families post an announcement regarding a funeral.
If you require any further information, please get in touch.
BENNETTS, JOAN FLORENCE SUSAN
Of St Ruan Lakes, Worvas Farm, Ruan Minor.
Who sadly passed away on
Friday 26th February 2021 aged 80 years.
Beloved wife of Claude
Devoted mother of Rosalind and James, mother-in-law of Tracey and Clive,
Grandmother of Holly, Sophie, Peter, Graham, Kaylee and David.
There will be a private family funeral and due to current restrictions,
unfortunately attendance at the service will by invitation only.
For those that would like to view the service, there will be live webcast at
11.00 am on Saturday 13th March. Please use the following link.
https://joanbennetts.livestreaming.co.uk/
Donations in memory if Joan will go to Macmillan Cancer Support
and can be made via the following link.
https://joanbennetts.muchloved.com/
or sent to the Funeral Director at the address below.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
GODDARD, Martin David Sydney
Of St Ruan Farm
On Wednesday 27th January 2021,
Martin passed away peacefully at Kernow House, Launceston, aged 76 years
Beloved husband of the late Sally
Devoted father of Dickie and David
Loving grandfather of Aaron, Toby, Riley and Jago.
Sadly due to current restrictions attendance at the funeral is by invitation only.
If you would like to view the live webcast of the funeral service,
or watch up to 28 days after please use the following details.
Wednesday 10th February at 12.00pm
Website – https://www.obitus.com/
Username – Bigu9282
Password – 034195
Donations in memory of Martin will go to Parkinson’s UK
and can be made via this link https://martingoddard.muchloved.com/
and can be made via this link https://martingoddard.muchloved.com/
or sent to the Funeral Directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
SHEPPARD, Brian
of Tregellas Road, Mullion
Devoted Husband of Molly, Loving Father of Paul, Ian, and Neil.
Who sadly passed away on Wednesday 13th January 2021 aged 92 years.
Due to current restrictions, attendance at the funeral service is by invitation only.
For those wanting to pay their last respects to Brian, the hearse will take
a final journey through Mullion on Friday 12th February 2021.
Leaving Tregellas Road at 2.45 pm via Churchtown, Laflouder Fields, Nansmellyon Road,
The Mounts Bay Inn, Lender Lane, the Methodist Church, Lender Lane
and proceeding out of the village on Meaver Road.
Family Flowers only, but donations, if so, desired will go to Mullion Health Centre and
The Royal Cornwall Hospital Charity (Roskear Ward)
by way of retiring collection or sent to the funeral directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
MELLOR, Brian Stanley
of Laflouder Fields, Mullion
Beloved friend of Garry, Lisa, and Susie.
Who passed away peacefully on Wednesday 16th December 2020 aged 75 years.
Due to current restrictions, attendance at the funeral service is by invitation only.
For those wanting to pay their final respects to Brian,
the hearse will take a final journey through Mullion on Friday 8th January 2021.
Leaving Laflouder Fields at 9.35 am via Clifden Close, The Polurrian Hotel,
Nansmellyon Road, Lender Lane, Methodist Church, Lender Lane
and proceeding out of the village on Meaver Road.
Family Flowers only, but donations, if so desired will go to
Mullion Methodist Church and Mullion Health Centre by
way of retiring collection or sent to the funeral directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
DAW, Elizabeth Ann
‘Ann’
Of Trannack, Helston
On Wednesday 28th October 2020, Ann sadly passed away at
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 79 years.
Beloved wife of the late Jos,
a loving mother and grandmother.
Ann’s love and friendship will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Due to current restrictions there will be a private family funeral.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
ENNIS, Elaine
of Laflouder Fields, Mullion
On Saturday 17th October 2020
Elaine sadly passed away at her home aged 67 years.
Beloved wife of Ken
Loving mum of Jane, grandmother of Rebekah and Heather
and great-grandmother of Eliza and Oscar and sister of John.
Funeral service at Mullion Parish Church
on Wednesday 4th November at 2.30 pm followed by burial at Mullion Cemetery.
Due to current restrictions attendance inside the church is by invitation only.
If you would like to pay your respects to Elaine, the hearse will go through Churchtown,
passing the Methodist Church at 2.20 pm on its way to the Parish Church.
Family Flowers only, but donations, if so desired will go to
Crohn’s & Colitis UK and Cancer Research UK by way of retiring collection
or sent to the funeral directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
HARRIS, Kenneth Leslie ‘Ken’
Of Mullion
On Monday 28th September 2020,
Ken passed away at Kernow House Nursing Home, Launceston, aged 88 years.
Beloved husband of Audrey,
loving father of Becky and Ra’Ra of Tilly,
Devon, Lexie and Nicko.
Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne on Thursday 15th October.
Due to current restrictions attendance at the funeral is by invitation only.
If you would like to pay your respects to Ken, the hearse will go through
Churchtown, passing the Methodist Church at 11.10 am on its way to the crematorium.
Family Flowers only, but donations, if so desired will go to the
Sunshine Café and The Alzheimer’s Society by way of retiring collection
or sent to the funeral directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
SQUIBB, Phyllis May
Of Laflouder Fields, Mullion
On Monday 24th August 2020, Phyllis
passed away peacefully at her home aged 88 years.
Loving wife of the late Peter
Much loved mum to Gail, Douglas, and Helen.
Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne
on Thursday 3rd September at 1:00pm.
Due to current restrictions attendance inside at the crematorium will be by invitation only,
but standing outside is open to all. Providing government guidance on social distancing is observed.
Family Flowers only, but donations, if so desired will go to the Lizard Lifeboat
by way of retiring collection or sent to the funeral directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
BENNETT, Irina
of Mullion
On Thursday 13th August 2020,
Irina sadly passed away at her home aged 58 years.
Devoted wife of Geoff and loving mother of Yaroslava
There will be a private funeral service on Friday 28th August.
For those that would like to pay their respects to Irina,
the hearse will make its way through Churchtown, passing
the Methodist Church at 10.00 am. It will then proceed past
The Old Inn, up Lender Lane and out of the village via Meaver Road.
Donations in memory of Irina will go to Soundabout,
and may be sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
STEVENS, Charity Hazel “Cherrie”
of Anneth Lowen, Roskorwell
On Monday 10th August 2020, Cherrie passed away peacefully
at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 86 years.
Loving wife of David, mother of Grace and Bridget,
mother-in-law of John and Steve, grandmother of Richard and Morwenna.
Funeral service on Wednesday 2nd September
at St Keverne Parish Church at 2:00 pm,
followed by interment at the Churchyard.
Attendance inside the church will be by invitation only (face coverings will be required),
this is due to the current limitations on numbers allowed inside at church services.
Anyone is welcome to attend outside of the church and
also at the interment, as long as social distancing is maintained.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired,
for St Keverne Health Centre, may be left by way of a
retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
Nicholas, Diane Lillian
Of Mullion
On Sunday 26th July 2020,
Diane passed away peacefully at her home aged 68 years.
There will be a family funeral service on Friday 14th August.
For those that would like to pay their respects to Diane,
the hearse will make its way through Churchtown, passing
the Methodist Church at 11.10 am. It will then proceed past
The Old Inn, up Lender Lane and out of the village via Meaver Road.
Donations in memory of Diane will go to The Royal Cornwall Hospital Charity
and may be sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
ADAMS, Thomas Roy
(ROY)
Of Mullion
On Friday 17th July 2020, Roy passed away peacefully
at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 75 years.
Beloved husband of Joy, devoted father of Ian and Sarah,
father-in-law of Claire and Andrew, loving grandad of Oliver and Mikayla
and brother of David and the late Patrice.
There will be a family funeral service on Tuesday 11th August.
For those that would like to pay their respects to Roy,
the hearse will make its way through Churchtown, passing
the Methodist Church at 11.00 am. It will then proceed past
The Old Inn, up Lender Lane and out of the village via Meaver Road.
Donations in memory of Roy will go to The Fire Fighter’s Charity,
(in appreciation for all the Co-Responders help received over the years)
Please send donations to the Funeral Director care of the address below.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
McClary, Marlene
Of Helston
On Saturday 18th July 2020,
Marlene passed away peacefully at her home age 77 years.
Devoted mother of Carole, Ronald and Michael,
loving grandmother of Aaron, Terry and Jack and
great-grandmother of Joe, Sophie, Verity and Lily.
There will be a graveside service at Helston Cemetery
on Monday 3rd August at 11:00 am.
If you would like to attend, please adhere to the government guidance on social distancing.
Donations in memory of Marlene will go to Cancer Research UK
and may be sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
HOULCROFT, Ronald Edward
Of Mullion
On Tuesday 14th July 2020,
Ronald passed away peacefully at his home aged 84 years.
Beloved husband of Jessica and
loving father of Stewart and father-in-law of Sylvia.
There will be a graveside service at
Mullion Cemetery on Wednesday 22nd July at 1:00 pm.
If you would like to attend, please adhere to the
governments social distancing guidance.
Dress code
Please feel free NOT to wear traditional funeral attire.
Donations in memory of Ronald will go to Prostate Cancer UK
and may be sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
MILLS, Kenneth Bernard
Of Mullion
On Friday 3rd July 2020, Ken passed away peacefully at
Roseland Court Nursing Home, Tregony, aged 87 years.
Beloved husband of Jan,
and a loving father, grandpa and great grandpa.
Due to the current restrictions, there will be a
private funeral service on Tuesday 21st July.
For those that would like to pay their respects and say goodbye.
The hearse will make its way through Churchtown, passing the
Methodist Church at 12.50 pm it will then proceed past
The Old Inn and out of the village via Poldhu Cove.
Donations in memory of Ken will go to
Mullion Methodist Church and the Roseland Court Comfort Fund
and can be sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
JONES, Austin James
Of Helston
Passed away peacefully on the 2nd June 2020
at Hendra Court Nursing Home, Par,
following a short illness.
Austin was born in Liverpool on 9th July 1928.
He joined the Royal Navy at the age of 17 and whilst travelling the world he
experiencedtimes of both conflict and peace. He lived and raised his family in both Australia
and New Zealand, before returning tothe UK making his home in Helston and beginning
a new career at Goonhilly Earth Satellite Station on the Lizard Peninsula.
A beloved husband to his late wife Doreen
and a most loving Dad to his late children Mark and Karen.
He is now at peace and together again with his loved ones.
It is with great love we his family and friends will remember him and for his
deeds done in showingus all care we will remain forever grateful. Farewell!
RIP
If in memory of Austin you would like to make a donation to Cancer Research UK,
you can post to the Funeral Director at the address below.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
WITHALL, June
Of Mullion
On Saturday 18th April 2020, June passed away
peacefully at her home aged 94 years.
Beloved wife of the late Bill
Devoted mother of Bill and Sara
Loving grandmother of Liam, Dearan and Kylie,
great-grandmother of Ria, Eilidh, Isla,
Murray, Lotti and Lowen.
Due to current restrictions there will
be a family cremation service.
Donations in memory of June for Cornwall Air Ambulance
may be sent directly to the charity or to the funeral director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
DAW, Harmon Jocelyn ‘Jos’
Of Trannack, Helston.
On Saturday 11th April 2020, Jos passed away peacefully at his home aged 82 years.
Beloved husband of Ann and a dear friend to many.
His love, friendship and great sense of humour
will be missed by all who knew him.
There will be a private family cremation.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
Anderton, Michael John
Of Rodenna and Riviera Stores, Mullion.
Following his battle with a long-term illness,
Mike sadly passed away at his home in Mullion
on Saturday 28th March 2020 aged 74 years.
Beloved husband of Yvonne
Devoted father of Michelle, James and Vicky,
Grandfather of Jay and Zak,
Brother of Kath, Mary and Pauline.
Due the current restrictions
there will be a private family funeral.
Donations in memory of Mike for Cancer Research UK,
may be made direct to the charity or sent to the Funeral Directors
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
LOW, John Bryant Tighe
Of Truro
On Tuesday 17th March 2020 John sadly died at
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 73 years.
Devoted father of Jacquie, Douglas and Samantha
and loving grandfather Billy, Faye, Fern, Tommy, Abi, Monica, Miles and Spencer.
There will be a private family cremation.
Given the current situation and risk to public health,
details of a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
John was an active member of the Royal British Legion (Truro Branch)
and he and his services to the legion will be sorely missed.
Family flowers only, but donations, if desired to the Royal British Legion (Truro Branch).
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
MATTHEWS, Alfred William
Of Mullion
Alfred died on Friday 6th March 2020
at Poldhu Care Home, aged 96, after a short illness.
Beloved husband of the late Sylvia
Devoted father of Caroline, grandfather of Lucinda
and great-grandfather of Raphael and Aelfrida.
Funeral service at Mullion Parish Church on
Monday 23rd March at 12 noon, followed by interment at the Parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired for
The Cornwall Wildlife Trust by way of retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
COURTIS, Gertrude Dawn
‘Dawn’
Of Mullion
On Sunday 1st March 2020,
Dawn passed away peacefully at
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 89 years.
Beloved wife of Reggie
Devoted mother of Gary and mother-in-law of Penny
Loving sister of June and Herbie.
Funeral service on Friday 20th March at 2:00 pm
at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired,
for The British Heart Foundation by way of a retiring collection
or sent to the funeral directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
RAE, Julie Karen
Of Mullion
On Monday 2nd March 2020,
Julie passed away peacefully at St Julia’s Hospice, Hayle, aged 62 years.
Devoted mum of Jacob and Alice
Loving grandmother of Leigh, daughter of Margaret,
sister of Sandra and Lisa and a dear friend to many.
Funeral service to be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne
on Tuesday 17th March at 12 noon.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired,
for Cornwall Hospice Care by way of a retiring collection
or sent to the funeral directors.
Following the service, you are invited to join the family for refreshments
at The Mounts Bay Inn from 2:00 pm
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
BLAKE, Ted
(Edward George Ernest)
Of Little Trudnoe, Mullion.
19th April 1955 – 24th January 2020
Devoted dad of Liz and Alex
Loving grandad of Alfie and Charlie,
Beloved son of Loveday
Funeral service on Friday 14th February at 12:00 pm,
at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne.
Dress Code – Country Wear if possible please.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired for
The Farming Community Network,
by way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
ENSINK, David John
Of The Lizard
On Thursday 2nd January 2020,
David passed away at his home, aged 76 years.
Beloved husband of the late Wendy
Loving father of Karen and Kevin
Devoted grandfather and great-grandfather
Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne,
on Monday 20th January 2020 at 1:00 pm.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired, for the Cornwall Air Ambulance,
by way if a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
SOBEY, Eileen Laura
Of Lamana, Cury
On Sunday 22nd December 2019,
Eileen passed away peacefully at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro,
Aged 92 years.
Devoted wife of the late Reggie,
and a loving aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt.
Funeral service at Cury Methodist Chapel on Friday 17th January 2020 at 12:30 pm,
followed by refreshments at Cury Village Hall, prior to a cremation
at Treswithian Downs Crematorium at 3:00 pm.
Family flowers only, but donations, of so desired, for Children’s Hospice SW,
by way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
BALL, Marina
Of Parc An Ithan, Lizard
On Tuesday 17th December 2019,
Marina passed away at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, aged 85 years.
Devoted Wife to Charlie
Much loved Mum to Martyn and Jackie
Loving Granny to Rory and Emma
Funeral service at Landewednack Parish Church on Monday 6th January at 11:00 am
followed by interment at the Parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations, if so desired for Cornwall Air Ambulance,
by way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
PICKEN, Mary Doreen
Of Polurrian Road, Mullion
On Monday 18th November 2019,
Mary passed away at Helston Community Hospital,
Aged 87 years.
Loving mother of Sarah and nanna of Jamie.
Funeral service at Mullion Methodist Church
on Friday 6th December at 11:00 am,
followed by interment at the Parish Cemetery.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
ROSEVEAR, Adam Richard
Of Meneage Street, Helston
On Friday 25th October 2019, Adam sadly passed away at
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 43 years.
Beloved partner of Amalie, devoted daddy of Aidan,
much loved son of Sally and Richard,
brother of Michelle and Melanie,
uncle of Tegan, Yasmin, Rhys, Bruce, Ryker, Abigail, Holly
and dear friend and colleague of Steve Richards
Funeral service to be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne,
on Friday 15th November at 1:00 pm.
Donations in memory of Adam will be for the
Cornwall Air Ambulance,
by way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Director.
Please don’t feel you have to wear traditional black clothing to Adam’s funeral,
please dress comfortable.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
GILBERT, Clarence Paul (Shimmy)
Of Clifden Close, Mullion
On Wednesday 23rd October 2019, Paul sadly passed away at his home aged 71 years.
Beloved partner of Denise, father of Nick and Charlotte,
grandfather of Evie Mai, Harry and Oliver and brother of the late Peter.
Funeral service to be held at Mullion Parish Church
on Saturday 9th November at 11:00 am, followed by interment at the Parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired, for The Fire Fighters Charity
may be left by way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
JOHNSON, Pamela (PAM)
Of Mullion
On Tuesday 15th October 2019,
Pam passed away at Helston Community Hospital, aged 90 years.
Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob)
Devoted mother of Colin, Derek, Desmond, Susan and Michael,
sister of Peter, loving grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in-law
Funeral service at Mullion Parish Church
on Thursday 31st October at 12 noon,
followed by interment at Mullion Cemetery.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired for
Cornwall Air Ambulance, by way of retiring collection,
or sent to the Funeral Directors.
As this will be a celebration of Pam’s life please
don’t feel that you must wear mourning attire.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
JUPP, Leonard Hilary
LEN
Of Park Enskellaw, Mullion
On Friday 11th October 2019,
Len passed peacefully away at
Springfield House Care Home aged 89 years.
Beloved husband of Paddy, loving dad of Tim and Sally
Papa of Matthew and Daniel, grandad of Jenny and Chloe,
Great-grandad of Janey and Jack.
Funeral service at 12 noon at
Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne,
on Thursday 24th October.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired for
Dementia UK, by way of retiring collection,
or sent to the Funeral Directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
SQUIBB, Peter
Of Laflouder Fields, Mullion
On Tuesday 1st October 2019,
Peter passed away at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 91 years.
Loving husband to Phyllis
Much loved Dad to Gail, Douglas and Helen.
Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne
on Friday 18th October at 4pm.
Family Flowers only, but donations, if so desired will go to the
Phoenix Ward at RCH Truro by way of retiring collection
or sent to the funeral directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
JONES, Brian David
Of Mullion
On Sunday 22nd September 2019,
Brian sadly passed away at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 81 years.
Beloved husband of Sandra, Devoted father of Symon and Stevyn
Service of thanksgiving to be held at Mullion Methodist Church
on Monday 14th October at 2:00pm, followed by interment at the Parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired,
for Mullion Health Centre & Mustard Seed (SW)
by way of a retiring collection or sent to the funeral directors.
As this will be a celebration of Brian’s life please
don’t feel that you must wear mourning attire.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
SKEWES, Jillian Margaret
Of Laflouder Lane, Mullion
On Sunday 8th September 2019, Jillian sadly passed away,
surrounded by her family, aged 76 years.
Beloved wife of the late Maurice,
Loving mother of David (deceased) and Mark,
step-mother of Joanna and Anthony,
devoted nana of Dominic, Tom, Ben, Jake, Ollie, Maddie
and great-nana of Elijah and Primrose.
Funeral service at Mullion Methodist Church
on Wednesday 25th September at 11:00 am
followed by interment at Mullion Cemetery
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
WILLIAMS, Audrey
Of Mullion
On Monday 2nd September 2019
Audrey passed away peacefully at her home, aged 91 years.
Beloved wife of the late Billy Wee,
Loving and devoted mother and grandmother to five generations.
Funeral service at Mullion Parish Church
on Thursday 3rd October at 1:00 pm, followed by
interment at the Parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only, but donations, if desired will go to Cornwall Air Ambulance,
by way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Directors at the address below.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
DARK, Sheila Mildred
Of Trudnoe Farm, Mullion.
On Tuesday 3rd September 2019,
Sheila passed away peacefully at her home aged 81 years.
Beloved wife of John,
proud mother of Richard, John, Stephen, Charles
and daughters-in-law Claire, Lisa, Rachel and Anna.
Devoted grandmother to her ten grandchildren.
Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium
on Thursday 19th September at 12:00 pm.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired,
for The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I) and Marie Curie
by way of a retiring collection, or sent to the funeral directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
CARTER, Leon Montague Michael
Of The Lizard
On Wednesday 28th August 2019,
Leon passed away peacefully at St Julia’s Hospice Hayle, aged 76 years.
Beloved husband of Maggie,
devoted dad of Robert and Caroline, loving grandad of Lily-Beth
and brother of Edwin, Edgar and Mary.
A service of celebration will be held at Lizard Parish Church on
Wednesday 18th September at 1:00 pm followed by interment at the Parish Cemetery.
Donations, if desired will go to Cornwall Air Ambulance, by way of a retiring collection
or sent to the Funeral Director at the address below.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
WATSON, Steve Lee
“Stevie B”
On Tuesday 6th August 2019
Steve passed away suddenly at
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 47 years.
Devoted dad to Jasmin, son to Lilian and brother to Mark.
There will be a service to celebrate Steve’s life
at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne,
on Tuesday 20th August at 11:00 am.
Family flowers only, but donations in memory of Steve will go into a trust fund
for his daughter, Jasmin. Cheques can be made out to R.E. Tonkin & Son Ltd at the address below.
If there are any bikers that would like to join Mark (who will be riding Steve’s bike)
and follow the hearseto the crematorium are more than welcome to and are asked to meet
at 8 Riviera Close, Mullion, at 9.45 am.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
ALLEN, Mark Edwin
Of 68 Redannack Estate, Mullion
On Saturday 3rd August 2019,
Mark passed away peacefully at his home, aged 38 years.
Beloved husband to Jeanette
Son to David and Glenis
Brother to Clare, uncle to Riley, Connor and Ella
There will be service to celebrate Mark’s life on
Thursday 15th August at Mullion Parish Church at
10.30 am, followed by interment at Mullion Cemetery.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired,
for The Brains Trust by way of a retiring collection
or sent to the funeral directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
BANNON, Thomas (Tom)
Of Mullion
On Monday 22nd July 2019,
Tom passed away peacefully at
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 72 years.
Beloved husband of Bozena
Devoted dad of Mark and Barbara
Father-in-law of Linda and Stuart
Proud grandad of Kiefer, Emma, Nicole, Fynley,
Lucy and Molly and brother of Aileen
Following a private family cremation there will be service
to celebrate Tom’s life at Mullion Parish Church on Thursday 8th August at 12:00 pm.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired,
for Mullion Health Centre by way of a retiring collection or
sent to the funeral directors.
This will be a celebration of Tom’s life, so black attire is not essential.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
PASCOE, Gwendoline Ruth
Of Helston
On Saturday 22nd June 2019,
Gwendoline sadly passed away at Helston Community Hospital,
aged 69 years.
Beloved wife of the late Ernie
Devoted mum of Nicholas, Kevin and Wayne
Mother-in-law of Sarah, Demelza and Michelle
Loving nanny of Jack, Hannah, Imogen, Emily, Isobel and Keira
Funeral service at Breage Parish Church on Monday 15th July at 11:00 am,
followed by interment at the parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only, but donations welcomed for
The League of Friends of Helston Community Hospital,
by way of a retiring collection or sent to the funeral directors.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
ROWE, Courtney MBE
Of The Lizard
On Thursday 20th June 2019, Courtney passed away at
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 88 years.
Devoted husband of Gillian,
loving father of Robert and Nigel, a proud grandfather and great-grandfather,
brother of Patricia and uncle of Wendy.
Following a private family cremation there will be a service of thanksgiving at
Ruan Minor Methodist Church on Monday 1st July at 2:00 pm.
Family flowers only, but donations, of so desired for Ruan Minor Methodist Church
and Cornwall Air Ambulance, by way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Directors
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
Lansdowne, Joyce Edith
Of Camborne
On Friday 7th June 2019,
Joyce sadly passed away at Poldhu Care Home, Mullion, aged 81 years.
Devoted wife of the late Bill,
Loving Mother of Julie, Kerry and Georgia
Proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne, on Monday 8th July at 12.00 pm
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
GEORGE, Lively (Leonard Charles)
Of Mullion
On Friday 24th May 2019,
Lively sadly passed away aged 81 years.
Loving father of David and Toni,
brother-in-law of Barbara
and brother of Peter, Sheila,Ted and Derek (all deceased)
Funeral service at Mullion Methodist Church on Saturday 15th June at 11:00 am,
followed by interment at Mullion Cemetery.
Family flowers only, but donations, to go towards a lasting tribute in memory
of Lively for the benefit of the people of Mullion can be left by retiring collection or sent payable
to R.E. Tonkin & Son Ltd at the address below.
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
PHILLIPS – SMITH, Anthony (TONY)
Artist & Illustrator of Ashton
On Sunday 26th May 2019, Tony passed away peacefully
at Poldhu Care Home, Mullion, aged 81 years.
Devoted husband of Jane, his funeral will take place at
Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne on Monday 10th June at 2:00 pm.
Family flowers only, but donations in memory of Tony will be welcomed for
The Woodland Trust, by way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
COOKE, Robert James
Of Glenhaven Park, Helston
On Tuesday 7th May 2019, Robert sadly passed away
at Helston Community Hospital, aged 70 years.
Devoted partner of Angela, his funeral will take place at
Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne on Friday 31st May at 9:30 am.
Funeral Director – Mark Tonkin
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
EATON, Rita Frances Anne
of Laflouder Fields, Mullion.
On Sunday 12th May 2019
Rita passed away at Poldhu Nursing Home, Mullion,
aged 89 years.
Beloved wife of the late Maurice,
Devoted mum of Sarah,
Loving grandma of Thomas, Polly, Daisy and Jake.
Funeral service at Mullion Catholic Church,
on Friday 24th May at 10:00 am followed by cremation
at Treswithian Downs Crematorium at 12 noon
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
ROSE, Frank
Of The Wheel Inn, Cury.
On Thursday 4th April 2019,
Frank passed away peacefully at St Julia’s Hospice, Hayle, aged 64 years.
Loving husband of Lesley
Devoted dad of Paul, Matthew and Hannah.
Funeral service at Gunwalloe Parish Church on Friday 12th April at 3:30 pm
followed by interment in the Churchyard.
Dress code is colourful and casual please.
Following the service and burial there will be an evening of celebration at The Wheel Inn, Cury.
Family flowers only, but donations welcomed for Cornwall Hospice Care,
by way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
EATON, Maurice Byron
Of Laflouder Fields, Mullion
On Thursday 14th March 2019
Maurice sadly passed away at his home in Mullion, aged 90 years.
Beloved husband of Rita, devoted dad of Sarah,
Loving grandpa of Thomas, Polly, Daisy and Jake
and brother of Sybil and the late Donald.
Funeral service at Mullion Parish Church on Thursday 4th April at 11:30 am,
followed by cremation at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne at 1:00 pm.
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
STUART, Susan Dorothy (SUE)
Of Redannack Estate, Mullion
On Sunday 10th March 2019 Sue passed away at
Poldhu Nursing Home, Mullion, aged 81 years.
Devoted mother of Kate, Graham and Helen
Loving grandmother of Dan, Tom, Mike, Luke, Tegan, Liam,
Alanna, Morgan, Erin and Charlie
Funeral service at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne
on Friday 22nd March at 11:00 am
Family flowers only, but donations if desired, will go to
Cancer Research (Mullion Branch) by way of a retiring collection,
or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
RHODES, Anthony George (Tony)
Formerly of Redannack Estate, Mullion
On Thursday 7th March 2019 Tony passed away at
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 84 years.
Devoted husband to Jean
Loving dad to Joanne, Suzanne and Marie
Grandad to Gemma, Liam, Christopher, Michael,
Courtney and Abbie, great-grandad to Chloe and Emily
Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin,
on Tuesday 26th March at 3:30 pm
Family flowers only, but donations if desired, will go to
The Donkey Sanctuary (Sidmouth) by way of a retiring collection,
or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
TURNER, John George
Of Elliston Gardens, Porthleven
On Friday 1st March 2019
John passed away peacefully at his home, aged 72 years.
Devoted husband to Margaret,
Loving dad to Julie and brother to Tom.
Funeral service on Wednesday 20th March at 2:00 pm
at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne.
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion,
TR12 7HW, 01326 240752
THIRLAWAY, Elizabeth Kathleen Cecilia
Of Green Cottage, The Lizard
On Wednesday 27th February 2019
Elizabeth passed away peacefully at her home, aged 93 years.
There will be a graveside service at Landewednack Cemetery
on Friday 15th March at 10:30 am
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion,
TR12 7HW, 01326 240752
WILLIAMS, Alan Hugh
Of Mullion Cove
On Sunday 17th February 2019
Alan passed away at his home aged 71 years.
Beloved son of the late Basil and Kitty
Loving brother of Patricia and brother-in-law of Paul
Dear uncle of Jonathan, Jamie and Joanna
Following a family cremation there will be a celebration of Alan’s life at
Mullion Parish Church on Saturday 2nd March at 12 noon.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired, for
The Lizard Lifeboat and MIND, by way of retiring collection
or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion,
TR12 7HW, 01326 240752
COLLINS, Peter Charles
Of Gibbons Fields, Mullion
On Monday 18th February 2019
Peter passed away at Helston Community Hospital aged 92 years.
Beloved husband of Norma
Loving father of Virginia and Angela, father-in-law of John and Mark,
“Gp” of Alison and Helen, grandpa of Barbara and Frances and
great-grandfather of Isaac
Funeral service at Mullion Methodist Church on Monday 11th March at 12 noon
followed by interment at Mullion Cemetery.
Family flowers only, but donations welcomed for
Mullion Health Centre and Cornwall Air Ambulance,
by way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Director
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
WASHFORD, Norman Fredrick
Formerly of Churchtown, Mullion
On Wednesday 20th February 2019
Norman passed away at Trengrouse House, Helston aged 87 years.
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy
Funeral service at Mullion Parish Church on Thursday 7th March at 11:00 am,
followed by interment at Mullion Cemetery.
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
FORD, John Charles
Of Cross Common, The Lizard
On Wednesday 30th January 2019,
John passed away peacefully at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, aged 83 years.
Beloved husband of the late May, devoted father of Robin, Peter and Susan,
Loving grandad of Danielle, Camilla, Tristan, Sophie, Robert, Simone, Josh and
Great-grandad of Tily, Teddie, Oskar, Eli, Thalia.
Following a family cremation there will be a service of thanksgiving held at
Lizard Methodist Church on Friday 1st March at 1:00 pm.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired will go to
The Royal Cornwall Hospital Charity,by way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, Cornwall, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
HORNER, Julia Penelope
Of Old Inn Cottage, Mullion.
On Saturday 26th January 2019,
Julia sadly passed away at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, aged 54 years.
Loving mother of Aaron and Jessica,
Grandmother of Jordon, Eve, Jobe, Brannock and Archie,
Sister of Mary (deceased) Jane, Charlie (deceased) and Pam.
Funeral service at Ruan Minor Parish Church
on Monday 11th February at 10.30 am,
followed by interment in the Churchyard.
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
ROBERTS, Doreen Frances Blanche
Of Mullion
On Friday 1st February 2019, Doreen passed away peacefully at
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 97 years.
Devoted wife of the late Jack
Loving mother of Nigel and mother-in-law of Gwen.
Funeral service at Mullion Parish Church on
Monday 18th February at 1:00 pm, followed by interment at Mullion Cemetery.
Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired,for Cancer Research UK, by way
of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Director.
Funeral Director
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
BRYANT, Judith
Of Sworne Farm, St Martin-in-Meneage
On Monday 24th December 2018,
Judith sadly passed away at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 81 years.
Cherished wife of the late Bill,
Much loved mum of Nicholas, Timothy, Jonathan, Lucy and Fiona.
Caring grandma of Alice, Thomas, Abbie, Billy, Daniel and Jago.
Dear sister of Suzan and Janet.
Funeral service at St Martin-in-Meneage Parish Church
on Wednesday 9th January 2019 at 2:00 pm, followed by interment at the Parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only, but donations, if desired for Brooke (Action for Working Horses and Donkeys)
by way of a retiring collection, or sent to the Funeral Directors.
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
SKEWES, Maurice
(CHICO)
Of Laflouder Lane, Mullion
On Tuesday 18th December 2018
Maurice, known to many as “Chico” passed away at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, aged 86 years.
Beloved husband of Jillian
Loving father of David (deceased), Joanna,Mark and Anthony
Devoted grandfather of Dominic, Tom, Ben, Jake, Ollie, Maddie and great-grandfather of Elijah
Funeral service at Mullion Methodist Church on Tuesday 8th January 2019 at 11:00 am,
followed by interment at Mullion Cemetery.
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752
PASCOE, Peter James
(JIMMY)
Of Mullion Cove
On Monday 10th December 2018
Jimmy sadly passed away at West Cornwall Hospital aged 78 years.
A dearly loved brother to Norena and his twin John. Following a family cremation,
a service of thanksgiving will take place at Mullion Parish Church on Friday 21st December at 12:00pm.
Donations, if so desired, welcomed for The Cornwall Air Ambulance may be left by
way of a retiring collection or sent to the Funeral Directors.
R.E. Tonkin & Son
Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW
01326 240752