Hansfords Funeral Service

17/09/2025

RABJOHNS – Wilfred aged 85 years, passed away peacefully on 6th September 2025. Beloved husband to Shirley, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Thanksgiving service to take place on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 1.15pm at St Winifred’s Church, Branscombe. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Wilfred for the British Heart Foundation 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.

17/09/2025

RICHARDS – Nigel aged 64 years, passed away on 12th September 2025. Beloved husband of Faith, dad to Amy and Finlay, loving brother to Martin and Shaun, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Michael’s Church, Beer on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Nigel for Hospiscare 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.

16/09/2025

WAINWRIGHT– Mick aged 74 years, passed away peacefully on 9th September 2025. Dearly loved husband of Diana, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at East Devon Crematorium Whimple, on Monday 29th September 2025 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mick for Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Diabetes UK 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.

12/09/2025

WIDGER Ian James aged 75 years, passed away peacefully on 26th August 2025. Loving husband of Val, devoted dad to James and Mark, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 18th September 2025, at 12.00pm at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple. Bright colours encouraged. Family flowers only. Donations if desired in memory of Ian for Seaton Hospice at Home may be made online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to Seaton and District Hospital League of Friends sent c/o Hansfords Funeral Service, Bay View, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL

11/09/2025

Hansfords Funeral Service supporting one of Seaton Youth football teams, helping them to buy the kit they need.

13/08/2025

Hansfords have been out supporting the community of Beer at its annual Regatta week. We bought the rolls for the sausage sizzles on Sunday Funday and Barrell rolling nights, and helped with the cooking last night too. From these 2 events we helped raise over £1,050 to help Puffins Playschool in Beer.

05/08/2025

SNELL - June, aged 74 years, passed away peacefully on 30th July 2025. Beloved wife of the late Albert, much loved mum to Claire, Caryl Sarah and Will. A cherished grandmother, loving sister and Auntie.. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to be held at St Michael's Church, Beer on Thursday 21st August 2025 at 2.00pm. Donations in memory of June for Guide Dogs for the Blind and Devon Air Ambulance 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

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.

28/07/2025

ROCKEY – David aged 88 years, passed away peacefully on 21st July 2025. Beloved husband of the late Bettina, loving brother, loving father to Kezia and Suzi, and loving grandfather to Aya, Arlo and Alyus, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Winifred’s Church, Branscombe on Friday 8th August 2025 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of David for the Royal British Legion may be made by retiring collection at the service, online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to the charity may be sent c/o Hansfords Funeral Service, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL.

25/07/2025

BOLTON – James “Jim” aged 82 years, died on 17th July 2025. Loving husband to Di, caring brother to Merry and proud dad to Katherine, he will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Monday 4th August 2025 at 2.30pm. Black/dark clothing preferred. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Jim for Alzheimer’s Society and Seaton Hospice at Home may be made by retiring collection at the service, online at www.hansfords-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to Alzheimer’s Society or SDHLF may be sent c/o Hansfords Funeral Service, Trevelyan Road, Seaton EX12 2NL.

23/07/2025

O’LEARY – Ambrose aged 90 years, passed away peacefully on 21st July 2025. Beloved husband to Ethel, loving father to Alison and Katey. His grandchildren Sean, Kevin, Pip and Andy were special to him and he will be missed greatly by Mark, his son in law. Ambrose will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Thursday 7th August 2025 at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Ambrose for Macmillan Cancer Support 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.

22/07/2025

TAYLOR – Brian David aged 72 years, passed away peacefully on 13th July 2025. Beloved Husband of Susan, much-loved Dad to Sarah and Julie, and loving Grandad to Thomas and Iris, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 10.00am. Brian requested that people not wear black. No flowers, but donations in memory of Brian for Sidmouth Hospice at Home and Marie Curie 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.

30/06/2025

YATES – Alexander ‘Alec’ aged 89 years, passed away on 20th June 2025. Beloved husband of the late Joan, loving Dad to Nick and Helen and Father-in-law to Stephen and Rhonda and adored Grandad to Jack, JJ, Elissa, Sophie, Anna, Lily and Alex. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Friday 18th July 2025 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Alec for FORCE Cancer Charity 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.