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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
Patricia Yvonne WARDROP10026th September 2025Sidmouth
Elaine Joy RICHARDSON8424th April 2024Mount Gould Hospital
John Michael WRENCH8519th September 2025Exeter
Mervyn George REDDING6730th May 2025Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
Thomas Penruddocke QUARTLEY8122nd May 2025Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
Kevin Peter HAMMOND6919th August 2025Exeter and District Hospice, Exeter
Ronald Norman HICKS8110th November 2025Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth
Joan Nora HARRISON9024th November 2025Derriford Hospital
Roy Patrick FINN 8612th December 2025Plymouth