Paul Bourton Funeral Service

11/09/2026

John MERRITT

On 7th September 2026 in the care of Trevarna Residential Home,
William John Treveddoe Merritt, of Boscoppa,
passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years.

Beloved husband of Judy,
loving dad of Linda and Rachel,
father in law of Ian and Nevil,
dear grandad of Bethany, Hannah, Sophie, Robert and Luke.

A service of thanksgiving for John’s life will be held
at Bethel Chapel on Thursday 1st October at 2:30pm.
A private Committal for family only will take place prior to the service.

Please dress as you feel comfortable – colourful clothing is optional.

Donations in memory of John are invited to benefit
Motor Neurone Disease Association – Cornwall Branch
c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service,
37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE
Tel: 01726 65727
or by retiring collection at the service.

09/09/2026

Daniel GOODE

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Daniel Patrick Cassidy Goode, who died on 2nd September 2026 in the care of Mount Edgcumbe Hospice, aged 61 years of St Austell.

A beloved son and brother.

A funeral Mass will be held at St Augustine of Hippo Church
on Tuesday 29th September at 11:30am
followed by interment at Campdown’s Cemetery, Charlestown.

Flowers may be sent, or donations, if desired, are invited to benefit
Cornwall Hospice Care
c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service,
37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE
Tel: 01726 65727
or by retiring collection at the service.

02/09/2026

Kathleen MELLOW
of Foxhole

Passed away on 19th August 2026 peacefully at home,
Kathleen Harriet May, aged 92 years.

Beloved wife of the late Arnold,
loving mother of Gloria and Desmond,
mother-in-law of Adrian (deceased) and Louise,
dear grandma to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral service to be held at Penmount Crematorium, Truro
on Friday 11th September at 3pm, Trelawny Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, are invited for
The Salvation Army
c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service,
37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE
Tel: 01726 65727
by retiring collection at the service, or online via our website

Please visit the Paul Bourton Funeral Service website for more information regarding notices and donations, including online donations.

25/08/2026

David RICKARD

Passed away at home on 15th August 2026,
David Herbert, aged 83 years of Polgooth.

Beloved husband of Jeannette,
loving dad of Adele, Vivienne and Nicola,
dear grandfather to Darren, Zo, Lewis, Natalie, Joshua, Rebecca, Chloe and Emily, and a much loved great grandfather.

A celebration for the life of David will be held at
Polgooth Chapel on Wednesday 9th September at 11am,
followed by a private cremation.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, are invited to benefit the
R.N.L.I
c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service,
37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE
Tel: 01726 65727
by retiring collection at the service, or via the online notice https://paulbourtonfunerals.co.uk/notices-donations/

20/08/2026

DON BAINES

Passed away in hospital in Rome, Italy on 3rd August 2026
Donald Peter, aged 71 years of St Austell, formerly of Weymouth, Dorset.

Adored husband of Denise,
cherished dad of Joanne,
treasured grandad of Harry and Oliver,
much loved brother, brother in-law, uncle and friend to many.

A celebration for the life of Don to be held at Penmount Crematorium Truro on Friday 28th August 2026 at 2pm.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, will be divided between
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and The Grand Appeal, Bristol Children’s Hospital
c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service,
37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE
Tel: 01726 65727
or by retiring collection at the service.

18/08/2026

We're proud once again to sponsor Foxhole Association Football Club's new kit. Good luck for the season ahead ⚽ 🦊
Thanks to PMKH Media for the photograph.

13/08/2026

RAY BOLTON

Passed away peacefully on 5th August 2026
at Treliske Hospital,
Ray, aged 76 years of Par.

Beloved husband of Gill,
loving dad of Laura, Annie and Helen,
father-in-law of Chris, Chris and Martin,
adored grandad of Ethan, Joshua, Aiden, Ashton, Harry, Alex, Fynn, Caleb and Teiggy,
dear brother of Roger and Pat,
treasured son of Winifred and Stanley.

A celebration for the life of Ray to be held at
Leek Seed Methodist Church, St Blazey Gate on
Monday 24th August at 12 noon,
followed by private interment at Rosehill Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, are to be divided between Wellington Ward, RCH and Greyhound Trust
(please make cheques payable to PBFS Charity)
c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service,
37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE
Tel: 01726 65727
or by retiring collection at the service.

Please wear what you feel comfortable in,
formal funeral attire is not necessary.

11/08/2026

KEREN GRIGG

Passed away peacefully on 29th July 2026
at Treliske Hospital,
Keren John, aged 73 years of St Austell.

Beloved husband of Pauline,
proud dad of Aaron,
step dad of Darren and Kelly,
a loving grandad to all his grandchildren,
dear brother of Paul and sister-in-law of Lesley.

A celebration for the life of Keren to be held at
Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on
Tuesday 18th August at 2.30pm.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, are invited for
Stomas Care Clinic Nurses, Treliske Hospital
c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service,
37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE
Tel: 01726 65727
or by retiring collection at the service.

04/08/2026

DAVID FREEMAN

Passed away suddenly on 25th July 2026 at Treliske Hospital, David Peter, aged 62 years of Bodmin, formerly of St Austell.

Beloved son of Mary Collins and Richard Freeman,
step-son of Jim (deceased),
loving brother of Caroline and Jo,
brother-in-law of Phil and Anton,
proud uncle of six nieces and nephews and six great nieces and nephews.

Mary wishes to thank the staff at Treliske Hospital, St Anne’s Grove and Mid Cornwall Hub Day Centre for the care and support given to David.

A celebration for the life of David to be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin on Tuesday 25th August at 11.30am.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, are invited for The Brandon Trust (to benefit St Anne’s Grove)
c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service,
37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE
Tel: 01726 65727
or by retiring collection at the service.

Please wear something red to reflect David’s love of Liverpool Football Club.

04/08/2026

KATHLEEN CRAGO

Passed away peacefully on 24th July 2026 at home,
Kathleen Edith, aged 99 years of Tywardreath.

Beloved wife of the late Denzil,
loving mum of Joy, Ann, Rosemary and John,
dear mother-in-law of Andy (deceased), David, Mike and Tracey,
a proud gran to her nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

A private Committal will take place.
Family and friends are invited to a Service Of Thanksgiving at Tywardreath Methodist Church on Thursday 13th August at 12 noon.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to be divided between
Tywardreath Methodist Church and The Stauros Foundation
c/o Paul Bourton Funeral Service,
37-41 Truro Road, St Austell PL25 5JE
Tel: 01726 65727
or by retiring collection at the service.

Traditional funeral attire is not necessary, you are welcome to wear casual or colourful clothing.