Hansfords Funeral Service

21/01/2026

WOODWARD – Stuart, aged 77 years, passed away peacefully on 12th January 2026. A loving father to Glyn, Gareth and Janeen. A treasured brother to Marjorie and brother-in-law Greg, and cherished father-in-law to Kay and Molly. A loved grandfather to Rhys, Bryn and Elijah and much-loved uncle to Nicola, Stephen and Jacinda. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends.

Following his wishes, there will be no funeral service. For personal messages contact can be made via Hansfords Funeral Services, Seaton.

Stuart’s laughter and stories will live on in all who knew him.

20/01/2026

SIBLEY – Gordon aged 99 years, passed away peacefully on 1st January 2026. Beloved husband of Sheila and loving father to Jonathan, Andrew and Timothy, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Thanksgiving service to be held at Crossroad Church, Seaton on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired in memory of Gordon to Seaton Hospice at Home and Marie Curie may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques made payable to SDHLF or Marie Curie may be sent to Hansfords Funeral Service, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL

13/01/2026

BARTLETT - PETER
“CHUNKY”
FISHERMAN OF BEER
Passed away peacefully on 14th December 2025 aged 93 years. Loving husband to Barbara, much loved father, grandfather and great–grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Michael’s Church, Beer on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 1.00pm. Donations in memory of Peter for Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to the charity sent c/o Hansfords Funeral Service, Bay View, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL.

12/01/2026

BROWN – Jayne Marie (nee Hawes) aged 62 years, sadly passed away peacefully at home on 26th December 2025 after a short and brave battle with cancer. Loving wife of Adrian, sister to Sandra and Julie, daughter-in-law to Mike and Jan, loving friend to Dawn. Funeral service to be held at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple, on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 1.00pm. Bright colours encouraged. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jayne for Seaton Hospice at Home may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to ‘Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends’ sent c/o Hansfords Funeral Service, Bay View, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL.
A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing hospice at home nurses for their care and help. She will be forever in our hearts, never forgotten. A very special lady.

31/12/2025

MOSS – David “Ned” aged 84 years, passed away peacefully on 16th December 2025. Beloved husband of Sheena, loving brother to Cathy, loving father to Tracey, grandad to Matt and great-grandad to Zachary. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, in memory of David to Seaton Hospice at Home may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to ‘Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends’ may be sent to Hansfords Funeral Service, Bay View, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL.

24/12/2025

SAPHORGHAN – Faith aged 82 years, passed away peacefully on 16th December 2025. Beloved wife of Albert, loving mother to Ruthie & Daniel and Nannie to 7 gorgeous grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Thanksgiving service to take place at Seaton Methodist Church on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 2.00pm. Donations if desired, to Seaton Methodist Church and St Andrews Church, Colyton may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk

23/12/2025

SQUIRE – Anthony (Tony) aged 81 years, passed away peacefully on 18th December 2025. Beloved husband of Diane, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Michael’s Church, Beer on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired, to Cancer Research UK may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Hansfords Funeral Service, Bay View, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL.

16/12/2025

WHELLER – Brian aged 89 years, passed away on 8th December 2025. Beloved husband of Jill, loving father to David and Gary, and grandfather to April and Aiden, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Monday 29th December 2025 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired, to Devon Air Ambulance Trust may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to the charity may be sent c/o Hansfords Funeral Service, Bay View, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL

15/12/2025

JOHNSON – Phyllis aged 99 years, passed away peacefully on 4th December 2025 at The Seaton Nursing Home. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 1.00pm. Wake to be held at the Harbour Inn, Axmouth from 3pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to East Devon Riding for the Disabled, may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to the charity may be sent c/o Hansfords Funeral Service, Bay View, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL

12/12/2025

Pavey - Terry aged 87 years, passed away , peacefully on 8th December 2025 at 00:27. Beloved husband of Diana, loving father to Nicola and Mark, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St Michael’s Church, Axmouth on Tuesday 30th December 2025 at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired, to Seaton Hospice at Home, may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends may be sent c/o Hansfords Funeral Service, Bay View, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL

At Hansfords Funeral Service in Seaton we are an independent family funeral director who offer a sympathetic and professional service for the local community and surrounding areas.

09/12/2025

BIBBY – Alan David, passed away peacefully at The Seaton Nursing Home on 1st December 2025, aged 87 years. Cherished husband of the late Jill and a much loved father to Sarah, Catherine and David. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on 22nd December 2025 at 12pm. Wake to be held at the Harbour Inn, Axmouth from 2pm. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to Marie Curie and Devon Wildlife Trust, may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to the charity sent c/o Hansfords Funeral Service, Bay View, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL

08/12/2025

FLEETWOOD – Anne Magalhi ‘Annie’ aged 61 years, passed away on 20th November 2025. Beloved mother to Jefferson, Daniel, Jessica and Morgan, she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St Gregory’s Church, Seaton on Monday 15th December 2025 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired in memory of Annie, to Unicef may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to the charity may be sent c/o Hansfords Funeral Service, Bay View, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL