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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
James Robert PAYNE7514th May 2025Derriford Hospital
John ANSLOW7911th July 2025Derriford Hospital
Stephen Michael GREENO5920th October 2023Dartmouth, Devon
Roanld Peter SYLVESTER8125th October 2023Derriford Hospital
Josephine Francis ROBINSON818th July 2025Torbay Hospital
Hugh McMINN868th October 2023Torquay, Devon
Patricia SPARKS8715th January 2024Torquay, Devon
Patricia Jean RUSSELL846th August 2025Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Edward Arthur David WRIGHT8819th May 2025Plymstock, Devon
Kevin John JONES7010th January 2024Derriford Hospital
Janet WEBBER9216th November 2024Ottery St Mary