G F Gubbin Funeral Directors

10/04/2026

05/04/2026

⚠️SERVICE UPDATE⚠️

Reverend Doreen's Thanksgiving Service will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person.

Use the link below to make use of this service provided by the church:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug4TLWJmjw0

REVD. DOREEN MARGARET SPAREY-DELACASSA

Passed away at Derriford Hospital on 6th March aged 79 years. Beloved Wife of the late Roger Sparey, and the late Michael Delacassa. A much-loved Mother to Charles, Rebecca, Naomi & Richard. And a loving Grandmother. Also, a well-known and respected Methodist Minister in the Launceston area for many years.

An interment will take place at Canworthy Water Methodist Cemetery, on Tuesday 7th April at 12 noon, followed by a Thanksgiving service at Launceston Central Methodist Church at 2:00pm. All are welcome to attend both.

Family flowers only.

Donations may be given, if desired, to ‘All We Can’ (Methodist Charity), by retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, Langdon, Launceston, PL15 8NL, Tel: 01566 785340, or online using JustGiving via the link in the comments section below 👇🏻. You may also leave a message of condolence to the Family here, and/or light a virtual candle in Doreen's memory ❤️🕯✝️

04/04/2026

This lovely video of the cortège approaching St. Thomas Church.

Captured by our Jo from the little medieval packhorse bridge that crosses the river Kensey. Wonderful sights and sounds....

01/04/2026

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31/03/2026

A beautiful day in the sunshine for this dear ladies funeral service. Her love for animals, particularly horses, was shown in the most spectacular way today 🖤. And her connections to Launceston St. John's Ambulance, is the reason we began her journey (and returned) opposite their old station in Westgate Street.

Thank you as always to Simon & Warren at Kilvey Carriage Hire South Wales . Sikke & Harry 🐴🐴 were first class, leading us down to St. Thomas Church, via the ladies house, and all the way back up the hill in lots of traffic! A sight to behold.

And thank you to the people of Launceston for showing such respect and patience for the horses 🙌🏻

26/03/2026

RUSSELL WILLIAM HENRY PAUL

Passed away at Home with his Wife by his side, on 18th March aged 93 years, of Chapel, Launceston. Beloved Husband of Eileen, Loving Father to Jean and Sheila, and a much-loved Brother of Joyce.

Funeral Service at St. Thomas Church, Launceston on Friday 17th April 2026 at 2:00pm.

Family flowers only.

Donations may be given in memory of Russell, to ‘British Heart Foundation’, by retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, Launceston, PL15 8NL, 01566 785340, or online using JustGiving via the link in the comments section below 👇🏻. You may also leave a message of condolence to the Family here, and/or light a virtual candle in Russell's memory ❤️🕯

26/03/2026

ROGER GERALD WILLIAMS

Passed away peacefully at Launceston Hospital after a short illness on 16th March aged 77 years of Launceston. Beloved Husband of Carol, a much-loved Dad to Simon & Kerri, a loving Gramp to Ashley, Elise & Finnan and a much-loved Brother.

Funeral service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Launceston, on Friday 17th April at 11:00am, followed by a private cremation.

At the families request - Traditional funeral attire with a splash of red is preferred.

Family flowers only.

Donations may be given to ‘Launceston Hospital League of Friends’ and ‘Braunton Ward – Derriford Hospital’, by retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, Langdon, Launceston, PL15 8NL, Tel: 01566 785340.

Follow the link in the comments section below to visit Roger's online obituary page, where you can leave a message of condolence to the Family, upload photo's, and/or light a virtual candle in Roger's memory ❤️🕯

26/03/2026

REVD. DOREEN MARGARET SPAREY-DELACASSA

Passed away at Derriford Hospital on 6th March aged 79 years. Beloved Wife of the late Roger Sparey, and the late Michael Delacassa. A much-loved Mother to Charles, Rebecca, Naomi & Richard. And a loving Grandmother. Also, a well-known and respected Methodist Minister in the Launceston area for many years.

An interment will take place at Canworthy Water Methodist Cemetery, on Tuesday 7th April at 12 noon, followed by a Thanksgiving service at Launceston Central Methodist Church at 2:00pm. All are welcome to attend both.

Family flowers only.

Donations may be given, if desired, to ‘All We Can’ (Methodist Charity), by retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, Langdon, Launceston, PL15 8NL, Tel: 01566 785340, or online using JustGiving via the link in the comments section below 👇🏻. You may also leave a message of condolence to the Family here, and/or light a virtual candle in Doreen's memory ❤️🕯✝️

24/03/2026

We always feel well looked after at Atlantic Rest Natural Burial - Bude . A pleasure to work with Sheridon and her team 💚

Indeed, a truly unique and personal service for Shaun today 🧡

23/03/2026

📍St. Nonna’s Church, Altarnun.

A beautiful spring day for todays service in the picturesque village of Altarnun.

The church featured in the ITV series Doc Martin, where they filmed 'Doc's Wedding' in series 6. This took place on 9th April 2013, and many of the local villagers were cast as extras for the occasion.

St. Nonna’s is a Norman church steeped in history dating back to the 15th century, known as 'The Cathedral of the Moors', and is the second largest church on Bodmin Moor.

The church is justly famous for its collection of 79 carved bench ends, representing biblical references, as well as earlier superstitions and local activities. All were hand carved in oak by Robert Daye (whose signature is to be found on the bench end adjacent to the font) between 1510 and 1530.

And the bell tower boasts a ring of 8 bells 🔔 . The heaviest weighing around half a tonne!

19/03/2026

GILLIAN TAPLIN

Passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth, with Family by her side, on 28th February aged 83 years, of Launceston. Beloved Wife of the late Tony, Much Loved Mum of Karen & Mark, Step Mum to Amanda & Kevin, Granny to Alex, Lucy, Natalie & Dave, Great Granny to Evelyn, Elwood & Jude.

Funeral Service at St. Thomas Church, Launceston, on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 1:30pm. Please wear a splash of colour.

Family flowers only, donations may be given in memory of Gillian, to ‘Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust’ and ‘St. Luke’s Hospice’, by retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, Langdon, Launceston, PL15 8NL. Tel: 01566 785340, or online using JustGiving via the link in the comments section below 👇🏻. You may also leave a message of condolence to the Family here, and/or light a virtual candle in Gillian's memory ❤️

18/03/2026

GARFIELD JASPER

Passed away at Cedar Grange Care Home, Launceston on 25th February 2026 aged 81 years, of Altarnun, Launceston. Beloved Husband of the late Linda, Loving Father to Peter, John and Ann, Dear Grandad to Aidan and Ryan.

Funeral Service at St. Nonna’s Church, Altarnun, on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations may be given in memory of Garfield, to ‘Cornwall Air Ambulance’, by retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, Langdon, Launceston, PL15 8NL, 01566 785340, or online using JustGiving via the link in the comments section below 👇🏻. You may also leave a message of condolence to the Family here, and/or light a virtual candle in Garfield’s memory ❤️