R J Bray & Son Funeral Directors

18/12/2025

JOAN ANN BOWLES
Peacefully on 6th December 2025, Joan, aged 92 years of Wadebridge. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Julia and Alison, loving grandma of Alexandre, Joanna and Lisa and a great-grandma.
Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 30th December at 2.30 pm.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Dementia 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/joanbowles

18/12/2025

JOHN DONALD CHAMPION
Peacefully on 8th December 2025 at St Minver House Care Home, John, aged 97 years of Wadebridge. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of Susan, Linda and Robert, (Harry Australia), loving grandad of Jonathan, Louise, Nicholas, James, Kathryn and Emma-Kate, great grandad Chop and lately a loving partner of Nancy.
Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Monday 29th December at 11.30 am.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Little Harbour, Children's Hospice South West 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/johnchampion

17/12/2025

Last week we were at St Ervan. A beautiful little church, set deep in the Cornish countryside.
Here’s 2 videos to give you a feel of the place. 

15/12/2025

Resting oars - after a touching Guard of Honour from Rock Rowing Club.

15/12/2025

LESLEY ANNE FEARNS
Passed away on 28th November 2025 at Treliske Hospital, Lesley, aged 71 years of St Columb Major. Throughout her life she faced each day with remarkable strength, grace, dignity and courage, positively impacting the lives of those who knew her. Lesley will be lovingly remembered by her husband Richard, daughter Annabelle and son-in-law Damon as well as by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
You are warmly invited to attend a service to celebrate Lesley’s life at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Tuesday 30th December at 12:30 pm.
​Family flowers only, donations in memory, if desired, for National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) Hayle 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/lesleyfearns

13/12/2025

This week’s podcast - Episode 170

Part two of my interview with Margaret.

12/12/2025

LAURENCE JOSEPH SHIELDS
Peacefully on 3rd December 2025 at home surrounded by his family after a short illness, Laurence, aged 85 years of the Bodmin and Wadebridge area. Much loved and deeply missed by Bernadette, his children Philip, Nick, Stephen, Gemma and his grandchildren Isabella, Lily, Henry and Harriet.
Funeral service at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 7th January at 11.30am.
All enquiries to R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626.

12/12/2025

VALERIE JOYCE (VAL) COLE (NÉE ROOKE)
Peacefully on 3rd December 2025 at Beaumont Court Care Home, Val, aged 82 years of Polzeath. Beloved wife of the late Neville, much loved mum of Deb and the late Julie, loving granny of James, Tom, Steve, Mike and Chris and a dear sister of Barbara.
Funeral service at St Minver Parish Church on Monday 29th December at 2.30 pm, followed by interment. Please feel free to wear a touch of animal print or something sparkly.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Dementia 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/valcole

11/12/2025

ADRIAN BURNARD
The family of the late Adrian Burnard are truly appreciative of the many friends and neighbours who came to honour Adrian. Your support has been a great comfort to our family. We are grateful to Adrian and Tracey at the Poldark Inn for the wonderful spread they provided after the funeral and to Flowers from Bruallen for the beautiful woodland flower arrangement that captured the spirit of the day. Our sincere thanks goes to David Bray and his dedicated team at R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors, for guiding us through such a sad time with genuine care and professionalism.

11/12/2025

RICHARD HENRY (HARRY) MABLY
Peacefully on 3rd December 2025 at Windmill Court Nursing Home, Harry, aged 70 years of St Minver. Much loved dad of Dave and Claire, loving grandad of Lanyon, Demelza and Jowan, brother of Liz, Jo, Angela (deceased) and Jack and a loving uncle.
Funeral service at St Minver Parish Church on Monday 22nd December at 11.30 am followed by interment. Please wear something you feel comfortable in.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Cornwall Hospice Care 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/harrymably

10/12/2025

ROBERT WILLIAM SAMPSON
Passed away peacefully on 5th November 2025 with his loving wife by his side,
Robert, aged 68 years of Lifton, formerly of Camelford. Beloved husband of Jane, much loved brother of Sylvia, John and Stephen and a proud Uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Taken too soon, he leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, and quiet strength, he will be greatly missed by his family, friends and clients. Funeral service to take place at The Bray Funeral Home, Wadebridge on Wednesday 17th December at 11:30 am.
Family flowers only, donations in memory, if desired, for Guide Dogs For The Blind Association can be made online via Memory Giving, by retiring collection or c/o
R. J. Bray & Son Funeral Directors (cheques made payable to R. J. Bray Donation Account), Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD, Tel: 01208 812626
https://www.memorygiving.com/robertwilliamsampson

10/12/2025

* PARKING UPDATE*
Following the recent wet weather it is advisable to park at Treglinnick and use the coach or minibus available to ferry mourners to the church. The entrance to Treglinnick can be found using what3words: renovated.placed.drag. Note that Treglinnick is located near the Atlantic Bays Holiday Park.

JAMES WEST EUSTICE
James of St. Ervan, passed away peacefully on Thursday 13th November 2025, at Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske). Loving husband of Margaret, loving Dad of Andrew and Sarah, John and Wendy and Kathryn and David, and proud Grandpa of Samuel, George, William, Henry, Sophie and Lauren.
A service of thanksgiving will be held at St Ervan Parish Church on Thursday 11th December at 12 noon, followed by a private burial. Please wear a splash of colour or coloured tie.
For parking arrangements, updates will be posted on the R. J. Bray & Son website and page closer to the service date.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation and Cornwall Leukaemia Trust 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/jameseustice