Information about persons whose surnames begin with the letter P.
Friday 13th March 2026
From F. Curtis & Son, Funeral Directors, 11 Portway, Warminster:
A funeral service for the late Malcolm Pearson, aka Podge, is to be held on Thursday 19th March, 2pm, at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington.
As he was a keen motorbiker, it would be lovely if other fellow bikers would follow the funeral cortege. If anyone would like to we will be leaving from F Curtis & Son, 11 Portway, Warminster, BA12 8QG, at 1.10pm.
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
A message from Bob Peaty’s family:
In Loving Memory of Bob Peaty
We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our beloved Dad, Bob Peaty.
Bob was well known around Warminster since the 1970s — a familiar face to many through his long-standing building company, Peaty & Smith Builders. He was a passionate supporter of local sport, especially during his years at Warminster Town Football Club in the 1980s and 90s. Many will also remember him enjoying a round at Thoulstone Golf Club, where he was a keen and regular golfer.
We warmly invite all who knew Bob to join us in saying goodbye and celebrating his life.
Funeral Details
Wednesday 25th June at 12:00
The Minster Church, Church Street, Warminster
Following the service, you are welcome to join us at The Prince Leopold, Upton Lovell, to raise a glass in his memory and share stories of a life well lived.
He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
A gravestone in the east section of the churchyard at Christ Church, Warminster, has the inscription:
In Ever Loving Memory Of
William Player,
Who fell asleep March 5th 1921
Aged 52 years.
His end was peace.
Also
Mabel Florence Holton,
daughter of the above
Died July 21st 1928, aged 35 years.
Thy will be done.
Interred at Amesbury.
Also Mary Jane,
wife of the above
Died March 28th 1949, aged 81.
Her end was peace.
Margaret Anne Purkiss, of Warminster, passed away at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, on Sunday 17th March 2024. She was aged 91. Loved wife of the late Kenneth Purkiss, and mother to John, Roger, and Simon. Much loved by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at the West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington, on Monday 8th April 2024, at 2.00 p.m. The funeral directors are F. Curtis & Son, Portway, Warminster.
Thursday 24th August 2023
Wikipedia page for Sir John Valentine Jardine Paterson:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jardine_Paterson
Thursday 27th April 2023
Robert Peck, the second and youngest son of Eric Peck and Eileen Peck (nee Ovens), who grew up at The Dene, Warminster, attended Kingdown School, worked at Bishopstrow Farm and later was a popular employee at Agroserve, Watery Lane, Bishopstrow, has died aged 61.
Rob passed away on Tuesday 4th April 2023. His family say he was “An incredible man who will be hugely missed by his wife, children and grandchildren. His funeral will take place according to his wishes. A celebration of Rob’s life will take place at Warminster Cricket Club, Sambourne Road, Warminster, on Friday 5th May 2023, from 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. There is no need to wear a suit or black. Rob hated all that, he loved loud shirts, Realtree clothing and crocs – he was a casual man! If you would like to join us to share a story or two, you are more than welcome.”
Lyn Sprenger has set up a JustGiving page, in Rob’s memory, fundraising for the Salisbury Hospital Cardiology Ward (for the visitors and patients well being during attendance there). She writes:
Many of you who have worked with our dairy hygiene distribution network will have known and worked together with Rob, having started with Agroserve as a HGV driver with the company on 5th April 1994.
The former owners of the company Angela and Colin Milne, knew Rob from his days working for the local farmer Lock Rice, and being unable at that time to afford a dedicated fork-lift truck, Lock allowed Rob to go down with his tractor to unload their lorries.
Very much a local man, Rob’s father Eric was our postman at the factory delivering the mail on his bicycle, “those were the days”.
In 2005 Rob was promoted to the role of Distribution-Transport Manager and took over the route planning and shipping organization of the two lorries.
On 13th August 2010 Rob married the love of his life Maz, in the Bishopstrow House Hotel and invited all the Agroserve employees as we were such a close team.
In 2020 Rob worked with the company setting up a brand new distribution warehouse in Frome and getting it stocked ready for improved quicker deliveries to all our customers.
Rob Peck 10th March 1962 – 4th April 2023
To donate, go to justgiving.com/crowdfunding/robpeckmemorial
Rosemary Isabel Padfield of Corsley. Passed away suddenly at home on 26th August 2021, aged 89 years. Much loved Mother of Gerald and Susan, proud Grandmother & Great Grandmother. A thanksgiving service will be held at St. Margaret’s Church, Corsley on Wednesday 15th September 2021 at 2.30pm. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK c/o Arthur W Mays. 52 Warminster Road, Westbury Wiltshire BA13 3PF.
Monday 1st June 2020
From the Quarterly Newsletter (Summer – June To August 2020) of Warminster United Church, George Street, Warminster, BA12 8QA:
Arthur John Pimm
Arthur was born on Christmas Eve 1928 in Bethnal Green. He started his National Service in June 1946 (5th Regt Royal Horse Artillery) and continued until 23 June 1958 / 12 years total service. His military conduct was recorded as Exemplary and he was described in his record as being a very capable and reliable man, who was loyal, honest and completely trustworthy.
Arthur held a number of jobs including working in Curry’s and as a rubber worker at the Avon in Melksham. However, his last job was a total change of direction as a Hospital Porter in Warminster, which progressed to him becoming a nursing auxiliary. This allowed him to show his caring nature, which was acknowledged by the Matron when he retired in 1989. One
memory of him from his time at the hospital was taking on the role of Father Christmas every year and handing out presents to patients. He later became re-acquainted with one of his hospital colleagues in 2015, as she was the person who greeted him and showed him around Ashwood Care Centre!
Arthur met his wife, Beryl at her brother Geoff’s wedding and went on to marry her on 1 March 1952. They celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary in 2012, although by this time, Beryl’s health had declined. He was devoted to Beryl and was devastated when she passed away in 2013.
He enjoyed cycling, swimming, music, films, photography, history, steam trains, travel, and the church and his family were the main focus in his life: son Keith, daughter Carol and grandchildren Stephen and Sarah.
Arthur moved to Ashwood Care Centre in August 2015, where he enjoyed a new lease of life. His religious beliefs continued to be extremely important to him and he continued to attend church and get fully involved with the Sunday service. He died on 3rd March. Arthur will be remembered as a caring, gentle and loving person, who brought much pleasure to all who knew him. His memory will be cherished always.
Alan John Phelps, formerly of Frome and Chapmanslade. Died at home in Warminster 7th December 2019, aged 90 years. The funeral service will take place at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington on Tuesday 7th January 2020 at 1.45pm. Arthur W. Mays, Funeral Director, 52 Warminster Road, Westbury, BA13 3PF. 01373 822764.
Robert Neil Packer of Dilton Marsh. Former Headmaster of Berkley First School, near Frome. Passed away peacefully at Westbury Court Care Home on the 12th October 2019, aged 78 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Dilton Marsh on Friday 15th November 2019 at 11.00am. Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer’s Support, Trowbridge c/o Arthur W Mays, Funeral Director, 52 Warminster Road, Westbury, BA13 3PF. 01373 822764.
