H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors

26/11/2025

Bernie Mullin

Passed away suddenly on Friday 31st October 2025 aged 74 years.

A loving and devoted husband to Sharon.

Bernie's funeral will take place at The North Devon Crematorium (Rowan Chapel), Barnstaple on Thursday 4th December at 2.15 pm. Followed by a celebration of Bernie's life at The Coaching Inn, Queen Street, South Molton, EX36 3BJ.

For those who are unable to attend the committal please feel free to join Sharon at The Coaching Inn after 4pm.

Family flowers only please, but in acknowledgment to the wonderful care Bernie received during his short time the North Devon Hospice, donations are welcome - please use the link on the Much Loved page.

There will also be a live stream of the service, which will remain available to view afterwards. The link, along with the username and password, can also be found on the Much Loved page.

https://berniemullin.muchloved.com/

26/11/2025

Please take a look at these stunning floral tributes from today’s service, created by Jenny at South Molton Flower Shop 😍🥰

13/11/2025

Dawn and family would like to thank everyone who attended Roy’s service at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple. For the many cards, kind messages and for the donations in Roy’s memory for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Special thanks to the family / friends who carried Roy in to the chapel. To Ben Chapman-Rogers who took a lovely service. To Chulmleigh Golf Club for hosting the beautiful wake and to Jonathan at H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors

01/11/2025

JOHNS

Sharon

Bill, Kelly, Keiran and family would like to thank everyone who attended Sharon's service. For the many cards, kind messages, floral tributes and continued support at this sad time.

Also, to thank everyone who could attend the gathering at her much loved home and raised a toast to her life.

Special thanks to Ben Chapman-Rogers who took a moving service. The Bearers, Sarah Sanders for her excellent catering, Grant Sheldon at Outside Inn's mobile bar services and to Jonathan Blackmore of H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors

06/10/2025

This mornings first job was to venture down the Atlantic Highway to St. Olaf’s Church, Poughill, Bude, Cornwall.

Victor, a former resident of Bish Mill, ashes’ were interred into his parent’s burial plot at the Cornish Churchyard.

As it would have been Victor’s birthday today, close family members Angela and Rosie chose to travel down, witness and pay their last respects to his home coming on this sunny morning.

04/10/2025

Osman

Denzil Roy

of North Tawton

Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at home on Tuesday 30th September 2025, aged 88 years.

Much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. And a Cherished brother. Will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

Service to take place at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Wednesday 29th October at 11.30 am in the Rowan Chapel.

Family flowers only please, but donations welcome for Alzheimer's Society at the service or c/o H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338

30/09/2025

JOHNS

Sharon Mary (Née Vowles)

Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Saturday 27th September 2025, aged 71 years.

Much loved wife of Bill. Loving mum and nana. Will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

Committal to take place at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Friday 24th October at 3 pm in the Rowan Chapel. Followed by Celebration of Sharon's Life at Westacott, Ash Mill, South Molton at 4 pm onwards. If you could kindly let us know if you are able to join us in celebrating Sharon's life please, so we have enough bubbles for a toast!

Floral tributes and donations in aid of the Devon Air Ambulance and North Devon Hospice if desired at the services or c/o H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338

21/08/2025

PRISCOTT

Rosalie Ann

Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Monday 18th August 2025, aged 83 years.

A much loved and cherished sister of Gillie, Elizabeth, the late Chris and the late Jimmy. Will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

Service to take place at South Molton Methodist Church on Friday 5th September at 11 am. Followed by Committal at South Molton Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, but donations welcome for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust at the service or c/o H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338

29/07/2025

BUCKINGHAM

Harry

of W. H. Buckingham Electrical Contractors

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 22nd July 2025, aged 90 years.

Much loved husband, father, brother, uncle and a friend to many.

Service to take place at St Mary's Church, Bishops Nympton on Wednesday 20th August at 2.30 pm. Followed by Committal at Bishops Nympton Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, but donations welcome for and to be divided between South Molton Town Band and Dementia UK at the service or c/o H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338

11/07/2025

Yesterday, the sun shone over us in all its glory for family and friends to celebrate the life of Linda Reed.

The horse drawn hearse along with the family set off from Witheridge Sport club / football ground and processed through Witheridge to the Church. As Linda was a former resident and carnival queen, it was only right that she arrived in style. Thank you to Camilla (Tiggy) Waterer for the excellent horsemanship displayed.

Along with the beautiful willow coffin, please feel free to view the glorious floral tributes produced by Harriet @ Harriet’s Flower Room.

Once again, thank you to the family for choosing a small independent family business to look after their loved one.

18/06/2025

REED

Linda Mary

(Née Leach)

Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Sunday 1st June 2025 aged 63 years.

Much loved wife of Mervyn. Loving mum of Della and Jenna. Cherished nan of Tyler, Sonny, Britannia, Darcy and Dulce-Deana. Dearly missed sister of Fred and Terry. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Service to take place at Church of St. John the Baptist, Witheridge on Thursday 10th July at 12 noon. Please feel free to wear something pink or purple. The family would like to invite those who attend the service to join them for refreshments at Witheridge Football Club

Family flowers only please, but donations welcome for and to be divided between Cancer Research UK and the Devon Air Ambulance Trust at the service or c/o H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB

24/04/2025

After coming across this post, Jim Carrey has really captured the feelings and stages our families go through in their grieving process.

Please give it a read ❤️

Jim Carrey once said: Grief is not just an emotion—it’s an unraveling, a space where something once lived but is now gone. It carves through you, leaving a hollow ache where love once resided.

In the beginning, it feels unbearable, like a wound that will never close. But over time, the raw edges begin to mend. The pain softens, but the imprint remains—a quiet reminder of what once was. The truth is, you never truly "move on." You move with it. The love you had does not disappear; it transforms. It lingers in the echoes of laughter, in the warmth of old memories, in the silent moments where you still reach for what is no longer there. And that’s okay.

Grief is not a burden to be hidden. It is not a weakness to be ashamed of. It is the deepest proof that love existed, that something beautiful once touched your life. So let yourself feel it. Let yourself mourn. Let yourself remember.

There is no timeline, no “right” way to grieve. Some days will be heavy, and some will feel lighter. Some moments will bring unexpected waves of sadness, while others will fill you with gratitude for the love you were lucky enough to experience.

Honor your grief, for it is sacred. It is a testament to the depth of your heart. And in time, through the pain, you will find healing—not because you have forgotten, but because you have learned how to carry both love and loss together.

From: Silent Tears