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His Majesty's Coroner

for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

Calendar of hearings

Fast track inquests


There are many straightforward and uncontentious cases referred to the Coroner, with no requirement for witnesses to attend. Evidence will be read where witness statements are sufficiently detailed and not disputed.

Fast track inquests will be heard at the Devon Coroner’s Office.

Any inquests listed will be held at the earliest opportunity.

NameAgeDate of deathPlace of death
Eileen Mary BENNETT905th January 2026Plymouth, Devon
Gillian Lindsay POWELL7813th January 2026Torbay Hospital, Torquay
Rosemary Ann HAMMOND8625th November 2025Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter
Celia Odette RILEY969th January 2026Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter
Margaret Anne PATEY909th August 2025Derriford Hospital
Marita LOCKLEY8229th January 2026Torbay Hospital
Adrian WILLCOCKS6629th November 2025Derriford Hospital
Gordon Alan PEPPERELL7224th July 2025Torbay Hospital
James MARKS8412th January 2026Derriford Hospital, Plymouth