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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
Phyllis May TRIVETT889th October 2025Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth
Malcolm STEWART883rd September 2025Torbay Hospital
James GANNON9022nd December 2025Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter
Patrick BEASLEY888th August 2025Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter
David Alan WEIR7123rd May 2025Derriford Hospital
Anthony David Wadeson8125th January 2026Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter
Gavin Nigel Barber5621st December 2025Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter
Lionel PETHERICK6715th January 2026Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter
Philip Douglas CORBY7728th July 2026Exeter
Janet Elizabeth CAMPBELL7719th September 2025Torbay Hospital