Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Miles Darwin, who was only 49, and all others who have lost a loved one in this week’s list
Miles Darwin
A loving brother, uncle and best friend who was only 49 is among those remembered in this week’s funeral notices.
Miles Robert Darwin – described by loved ones as the “life and soul of the party” and “always the one to give the last he had to help others” – passed away unexpectedly at Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske on May 26.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
On Saturday, 23rd May, 2026, peacefully passed away at Amberley House Care Home, Truro, Barbara, aged 91 years. Loving wife of Tony (deceased). Much loved mum to Helen, Andrew and Kim, and mother-in-law to Tim and Anne. Cherished grandma to Harry, Anna, Freya, Daniel and Phoebe. The funeral service will take place on Monday, 22nd June, at 1pm, in the Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium. Family flowers only. Please wear a splash of colour. Donations in memory of Barbara to benefit Truro Methodist Church. c/o: L. J. Tregunna Funeral Directors 49, Kenwyn Street Truro, TR1 3DB Tel: 01872 273568
(Damo) It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Damian “Damo” Barnes on 3rd June 2026. A well-known and much loved Barbican barber, Damian was the cherished son of Roger and Veronica, and a devoted brother to Jason. He was a loving husband to Vicki and a proud, adoring father to Daisy and Hollie. Damian’s warmth, humour and kindness touched everyone who knew him – family, friends, and the many customers who became part of his extended community. He will be deeply missed by all. A funeral service to celebrate Damian’s life will be held at The Park Crematorium on Tuesday 23 June at 11am. Family flowers only, please. For enquiries, contact Exeter Street Funerals on 01752 303800 or email exeterstreetfunerals@psw.coop.
Passed away peacefully on Monday 25th May 2026, at the Langholme Residential Care Home, Falmouth, aged 91 years, formerly of Lelant. Loving sister of Barbara and Eric (deceased). Funeral service Friday 26th June at Hayle Methodist Church at 11.30am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only requested. Donations if desired for Hayle Methodist Church, may be received at the service. All enquiries c/o W J Winn Funeral Director, 69 Fore Street, Hayle, TR27 4DX. Tel 01736 752124
Mary Brown
(Midge) Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on 26/5/26. Now reunited with Terry who was waiting at the gates of heaven for her. Taken from us far too soon, we will all miss you so much and you will be remembered always. Your memories will last a lifetime and fill us all with love. Now it’s your time to rest and sleep tight with the angels up above. Loving mum and nan to Jo, Tristan, Roseanna, Brandon, Tom and Laura and dear great nanny Midge to Isla, Hudson and Finley. Our hearts are broken but we are sending all our love and also a special message with love and hugs from Glo xxx Funeral to be held at The Park Crematorium on 26th June at 12.30. All welcome to attend and to join us to celebrate mum’s life at the Windmill Pub at Leigham afterwards. Please feel free to wear any colour you choose. No flowers please but donations welcome for Cancer Research if you so wish. Thank you Co-Op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ 01752 303830
(Nee Endean) On Wednesday 3rd June 2026 peacefully at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice surrounded by her family, Janice aged 68 years of St Dennis, formerly of St Stephen. Loving daughter of Bernice and Bill (deceased), beloved wife of Robert and dearest mum to Laura, Oliver and Andrew, precious nanny to Emily and Raymond, sister of Nicholas and mum-in-law to Ron and Ellie. Will family and friends kindly meet for a funeral service at Penmount Crematorium, Truro, on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 2:00pm. Family flowers only but donations if so desired to Cornwall Hospice Care (Mount Edgcumbe Hospice) c/o Oliver Bunt of Robert Bunt and Sons, Funeral Directors, St Dennis, St Austell, PL26 8AB Tel (01726) 822218 or by retiring collection.
Elizabeth Carne
On Thursday 4th June 2026, peacefully at home, Liz, aged 75 years of Newquay. Beloved wife of Ian, dearly loved mother of Richard, much loved daughter of Agnes & Richard (Deceased). Liz will be sadly missed by all of her family and many friends. ‘Yeuni yn trist war hy lergh a wra hy theylu ha hy howetha pals.’ Funeral service to be held on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 2.00pm in St Michaels Church, Newquay, followed by committal at Penmount Crematorium, Truro. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu made payable to Brain Tumour Research will be gratefully received by way of retiring collection, forwarded to the funeral director Andrew Richards Funeral Services or given online at www.arfs.uk
Alan Charlesworth
On 27th May, 2026. Passed peacefully away at his home. Alan, aged 89 Years of Wadebridge, formerly of Padstow. Dearly loved Husband of Enid. Much loved Father of Ian & the late Mark. Devoted Grandad & Great – Grandad. A celebration for Alan’s life will be at the Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium on Tuesday 16th June at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only. Donations for Padstow Sea Cadets via Donations link or at the service c/o T C Rogers & Son, Funeral Directors, School Hill, Padstow, PL28 8DT. 01841 532463/ 01208 820009. Please wear smart casual, if you so wish.
Sadly passed away on Sunday 31st May 2026, aged 97 years. A beloved mother to Robert (deceased) and Richard. Mother-in-law to Joyce and Julia. Dear sister to John, Joyce and Diane. A devoted grandmother and great grandmother. A service to honour and celebrate her life will be held at The Park, Ceremony Room 1, Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ on Friday 19th June at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Gables Farm Dogs and Cats Home may be left online at wcpltd.com/donate All enquiries to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848
Miles Darwin
Passed away unexpectedly at Treliske on Tuesday 26th May 2026 aged 49. Loving brother to Shelly, an Uncle and a best friend. Always the one to give the last he had to help others. He was the life and soul of the party! Funeral to be held at St Euny Church, Redruth on Wednesday 24th June at 11.30am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if so desired, to British Heart Foundation by retiring collection. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 68 Fore Street, Redruth, TR15 2AF. (01209 313516).
On Friday, 29th May, 2026, peacefully passed away at home. Joyce, aged 100 years, of Chacewater. Loving wife of John – “Jan” (deceased). Dear mother to Nigel. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, 23rd June, at 11.30am, in the Kernow Chapel, Penmount Cremtorium. Donations in memory of Joyce to benefit the British Heart Foundation. c/o: L. J. Tregunna Funeral Directors 49, Kenwyn Street Truro, TR1 3DB Tel: 01872 273568
Chrissy Delacoe
Passed away peacefully on 2nd June 2026 at St Austell Community Hospital, Christine Eva (Chrissy), aged 72 years of Bowling Green. Beloved wife of the late Kevin, loving step mum of Jay and Poppy step mum-in-law to Julie. A celebration for the life of Chrissy to be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Tuesday 23rd June at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Cornwall Hospice Care in memory of Kevin c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service, 37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE Tel: 01726 65727 or by retiring collection at the service. Traditional black attire is not necessary.
(JIM) On Wednesday 3rd June 2026, James (Jim) Dey, aged 97 years, peacefully at home, with his wife Jane (formerly Anderson), beside him. Beloved Husband of Jane Much loved by sons Andrew and Stuart. Funeral service to be held at the Church of St John the Baptist, Trewartha Terrace, Penzance TR18 2HG, on Monday 22nd June at 11.30 am. Followed by Cremation at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne at 4.30 pm. Family flowers only. Donations in Jim’s memory for Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF UK) by retiring collection or may be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors, The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance TR18 2AW Tel. 01736 364062
(Brooker) Passed away peacefully on the 2nd June 2026 at Treliske Hospital, Pauline, aged 74 years of Bodmin. Beloved wife of the late Lea for 55 years, loving mother to Nikki, Stephen and Martin, devoted grandmother to Aidan, Oliver, Elliot, Harry, Hannah, Alice, Zoe and Lydia, and greatly missed by daughter-in-law Katherine and son-in-law Peter. A kind, caring and compassionate soul who will be missed by many. All are welcome to attend a celebration of her life which will be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Friday 19th June at 3:30pm. Then after to Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club. Pauline asked that smart, bright, cheerful colours be worn. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Great Ormond Street Hospital can be made online via the Memory Giving website, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626. Cheques made payable to ‘R. J. Bray Donation Account’, please.
Passed away on 29th May 2026 aged 92 years. A devoted husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather slipped away peacefully in his sleep. A lifelong master mariner, Merchant Navy captain, Commander RNR, Old Whitgiftian, Old Worcester & Freeman of the city of London enjoyed a long fulfilling life supporting his family, local community & seafaring charities. He leaves his wife Patricia (Paddy), sons Christopher & Peter and we rejoice in the promise of eternal life. Funeral Service at The Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton on Thursday 18th June at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for the RNLI and Mission to Seafarers c/o A.White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ.
Eddie Wilkins
(Harold) Sadly passed on Wednesday 10th June At Treliske hospital at the age of 86 With his loving wife Valerie, Children and grandchildren by his side
Jennifer Firth
of Ashton, Helston A Service to Celebrate Jenny’s Life will take place at St Breaca Church, Breage on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 11.30am. Donations for Ashton Village Hub, Pitch Up and Sing and Dawn Chorus can be made via www.pendlefunerals.org.uk or by retiring collection. All enquiries to Pendle Funeral Services, Helston. Tel: 01326 573080.
Janice Gale
Sadly passed away after a long illness, bravely borne, on Thursday 21 May 2026 at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, aged 72. Beloved sister of David and Carol, devoted aunt to Adam and Emily and loving great aunt to Poppy. Funeral service to be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne, on Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 1.30pm followed by a gathering at The Old Quay House, Hayle, TR27 6JG from 2.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations in Janice’s memory to the Woodland Trust, by way of retiring collection at the service or to be sent to the funeral directors, at the address set out below. Cornwall Funeral Services, Higher Fore Street, Redruth TR15 2AR
It is with great sadness that the family of Phyllis Mary Gearing, previously of Glentor Road Plymouth, announce her passing peacefully in the early hours of 27 May 2026, aged 104. Beloved wife of the late Reginald, mother of Margaret and son-in-law Glynn, grandmother of Madelaine and great-grandmother of Lybia. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 1.30pm at The Park, Plymouth Crematorium, Merafield Road, Plympton. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth.
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