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Passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly on Thursday 19th March 2026 at home aged 71 years. Much loved husband of Rose. Devoted Daddy of Rebecca, Robert and Sarah. Loving Grandad of all his eleven Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room Two. 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, PL7 1UQ, On Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 11.30am.
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I will miss you so very much Daddy, you were my guiding star-always ready with advice, a steady hand, and a kind word. I'll forever cherish your strength, your warmth, your calmness and the way you always believed in me. So many happy memories! I will continue to make you proud. Your loving Daughter Rebecca.Thank you for being the best Grandad & Great Grandad to all of your Grandchildren. I promise to help them all remember you always.
In loving memory, forever near, Held in every thought, each silent tear. With hope we give, his light won't cease- To Motor Neurone Disease Association, in love and peace.
Many happy memories growing up. The best Daddy/Grandad. Holidays from when we were young in the motorhome to later in our life as adults going abroad with Belle and Poppy and holidays in Cornwall caravans. You were always there for us to call on for help and advice. Sarah, Kev, Belle and Poppy. X X X X
Fond memories of a kind & gentle friend.
In loving memory of our brother and brother in law ❤️ love Jane and Dave xxx he will always be missed x
Brother, I hear you in every song, in quiet beats where you still belong. Laid-back soul, so wild and free, the music plays-and you're with me.
In loving memory
Rest in Peace Chris. Our thoughts are with your family at this very sad time.
In memory of Chris Ablett.
A great friend & player has sadly left the team. Love to Rose & all the family.From Skittle Team & Friends xx
Thinking of you all at this time lots of love Aunt Jan xxx
Thinking of you all
My sincere condolences to Rose and family. I have fond and happy memories of Chris. One time when he dressed up as Superman for the Library Christmas party! A good man taken far too soon. Xx
Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors is a family business established in 1842 at Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. It has, either by inheritance or acquisition, remained in the family over seven generations.We strive to deliver a first class service, one which would only be acceptable to a member of our own family. We believe that by maintaining this strong ethos through our staff and by training them to the highest standards of the profession, we are able to consistently deliver this service to our clients.This, in turn, has enabled a small family owned funeral director to grow into a group serving the South West Peninsula, covering Plymouth at St Judes, Crownhill, Plympton and Plymstock; Ivybridge, Tavistock, Callington, Torpoint, Saltash, Newton Abbot, Torquay and Exeter. ▼
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