R J Bray & Son Funeral Directors

02/04/2026

MARILYN SUSAN GROVES
Passed away peacefully on 24th March 2026, Marilyn, aged 91 years of Washaway, formerly of Cambridge and born in Watford. She was the beloved wife of John, much loved mum of Simon, stepmum to Wendy and Sue, mother-in-law to Emma and Ray, loving nanny of Jake, Sam, Jess, Poppy, Lee, Tina and Judith and a proud great nanny. Marilyn will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all of her family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 14th April at 2.30 pm.
Family flowers only, donations in memory, if desired for Cornwall Air Ambulance can be made online via Memory Giving, by retiring collection or 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.
https://www.memorygiving.com/marilynsusangroves

01/04/2026

DAVID JOHN ROBERTS
Peacefully on 22nd March 2026 at Treliske Hospital, David (Dave), aged 79 years of St Mabyn. He will be greatly missed by his sister Lavinia, oldest niece Irene, nephew Kenny, youngest niece Joyce and his great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service at Egloshayle Parish Church on Friday 17th April at 2.30 pm followed by interment at Egloshayle Cemetery. You are welcome to wear a splash of Cornish tartan.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Cornwall Air Ambulance 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.
https://www.memorygiving.com/davidjohnroberts2

01/04/2026

A slightly different post today - we had this post shared with us, of Keith Harris’ headstone.
I thought it was nice to have Orville on it too.

01/04/2026

JOHN GOODALL WHITEHEAD
Passed peacefully with patience and dignity on 23rd March 2026, John, aged 82 years of Padstow. He was supported by his wife and daughter at the end and his wonderful family during his time in hospital. Husband of Patricia, father of Andrew, Hazel, David and Richard, father-in-law of Nikola, Angela, Tik and Martin and grandad to Oliver, Neve, Ethan, Mia, Adam, John, Branden, Lee and Sheldon. Loved and missed by us all.
Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Friday 10th April at 4.30 pm.
Family flowers only, donations, please, for British Heart Foundation 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.
https://www.memorygiving.com/johngoodallwhitehead

31/03/2026

Now on YouTube.
As well as having its own website, the podcast audio files are now also being uploaded on to YouTube.
I’ll explain more on this week’s episode, but you can either find it on there from the main title, or type in
If you like and subscribe, you’ll be notified when the episodes are uploaded.

30/03/2026

It was lovely to be invited to Newquay this evening, to welcome our new vicar for St Wenn and Withiel to the area.

30/03/2026

KATHLEEN JOYCE BALL (NÉE TAYLOR)
Passed away peacefully at home on 24th March 2026, Kathleen, aged 91 years of Roche – formerly of Tregonetha Farm. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Irene, Audrey and Maureen, mother-in-law to Ian, Darren and Tony and a proud and loving granny and great granny who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral service at St Wenn Parish Church on Tuesday 21st April at 11.30 am.
Family flowers only, donations in memory, if desired, for Cancer Research UK 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.
https://www.memorygiving.com/kathleenjoyceball

28/03/2026

This week’s podcast - Episode 185

The first part of my interview with Rex

27/03/2026

DENNIS NORMAN WILTON
Passed away peacefully at home on 17th March 2026, Dennis, aged 90 years of Bodmin – formerly of Lerryn. Beloved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Lesley, father-in-law to Paul, proud and loving grandad of Kirsty and great grandad of Ava. Dennis will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 14th April at 11.30 am.
Family flowers only, donations in memory, if desired, for British Heart Foundation 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.
https://www.memorygiving.com/denniswilton

27/03/2026

PETER MERRIFIELD
Jill, Sarah, James and families, wish to thank everyone who attended Peter’s funeral on 23rd March, and for the numerous floral and written tributes they received in his memory.
We especially thank the two land ambulance crews and critical care team from the Air Ambulance, who so valiantly tried to resuscitate him - no one could have worked harder or with more dedication.
Our huge gratitude to all who helped to make his funeral service, interment and wake go smoothly and with much dignity, and mention Rev Helen Baber, Philip Tremain, the bellringers (Peter had been a ringer), the bearers, Jackie the florist, Maggie for the catering, Tamsin for the church flowers and David and Beth Bray, R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors, and their staff, in particular.

26/03/2026

St Tudy Church, this Tuesday.

26/03/2026

PETER RASMUSSEN
The family of the late Peter would like to sincerely thank everyone who sent cards and messages of sympathy, attended the funeral service, and gave donations in lieu of flowers for Cornwall Air Ambulance.
Special thanks to Reverend Robin Thwaites for the lovely service, Martin Bailie for delivering the eulogy, the chosen bearers, Bruallen for the beautiful floral tribute, the bellringers, and St Mabyn Inn for the refreshments. Thanks also to everyone at R. J. Bray & Son for their support at this time.