G F Gubbin Funeral Directors

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 ❤️

07/03/2026

SERA SANGEETA COLLINGWOOD

Passed away unexpectedly at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, on 19th February aged 44 years. Much-loved Mum of Lola.

Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin, on Friday 20th March 2026 at 11:30am. Donations may be given in memory of Sera to the ‘Reddy Foundation’, by retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, Launceston, PL15 8NL. Tel: 01566 785340.

Follow the link in the comments section below 👇🏻 to leave a message of condolence to the family, and/or light a virtual candle in Sera's memory ❤️

05/03/2026

BEATRICE 'MARY' MAY DAVEY

Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd February 2026 aged 92 years. Beloved Wife of Bernard, loving Mother to Elizabeth & Rachel (deceased), Mother-in-law to Jeremy, a dear Grandma to Bethany & Ruby, and a friend to many.

A private funeral service will take place, following Mary’s wishes.

Donations may be given in her memory, to ‘Cornwall Air Ambulance’, 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 Mary's memory ❤️

04/03/2026

MARJORIE MARY BANBURY

Aged 90 years on February 14th, peacefully at Pendruccombe House. Precious Wife of the late Alan. Treasured Mum of Helen, Sarah, Robert and Rob. Beloved Nama/Grandma to all her family.

Thanksgiving service at Central Methodist Church, Launceston, on Monday 16th March 2026 at 2:30pm.

Family flowers only.

Donations may be given, if desired, to ‘St. Luke’s Hospice’ and ‘Cancer Research UK’, 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 Marjorie's memory ❤️

28/02/2026

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26/02/2026

MARGARET 'ANNE' SHOPLAND

Passed away peacefully at Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth, with Family by her side, on 19th February 2026 aged 81 years, of Lake Farm, Lifton. Beloved Wife of Mervyn, Loving Mother to Helen, Rachel and Mark, Dear Nan to Hugh, Tami, Nell, Annie, Sam, Frank & Mabel, and Friend to many.

Thanksgiving Service at Central Methodist Church, Launceston, on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 1:00pm.

No formal dress code.

Family flowers only, donations may be given in memory of Anne, to ‘BRACE – Alzheimer’s Research’, by retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, 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 Anne's memory ❤️

18/02/2026

Please find below, a JustGiving link if you wish to make an online donation in memory of Maxine ❤️

https://www.justgiving.com/page/lowena-boundy-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

MAXINE CLARE TOWL

Passed away peacefully at home on 22nd January 2026 aged 72 years after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family. Beloved Wife of Rob, much loved and most amazing Mum to Kellie and Lowena. Much loved Mother in law to Ian and Marie. Adoring Nona to Jake, Kai and Ned. And much loved by the rest of her family and friends.

Her funeral service will be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin, on Friday 20th February 2026 at 2:30pm.

No dress code - Please come dressed in a way that reminds you of Maxine.

Family flowers only.

Donations may be given, if desired, in Maxine's memory to Derriford Hospital's 'Mustard Tree Macmillan Cancer Support Centre', by retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, Langdon, Launceston, PL15 8NL, Tel: 01566 785340. Or online via the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/lowena-boundy-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

❤️

16/02/2026

BRYAN JOSEPH KEAT

Passed away peacefully at Pendruccombe House, Launceston, on 7th February aged 90 years of North Petherwin. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather.

Funeral service at North Petherwin Church on Friday 6th March at 12 noon.

Family flowers only.

Donations may be given, if desired, for ‘The Brain Tumour 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 Bryan's memory ❤️

13/02/2026

CHRIS GUNN

Passed away peacefully at Pendruccombe House, Launceston, on 23rd January aged 87 years. Beloved Wife of the late Tom Gunn, a much-loved Mum of Sue & Phil, and a loving Gran & Great Granny.

Funeral service at St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, Launceston, on Monday 2nd March at 11:00am.

Please wear a splash of Purple. This was Chris's favourite colour! 💜

Family flowers only.

Donations may be given, if desired, to ‘Alzheimer’s Research UK’, 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 Chris's memory ❤️