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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
Gloria Hazel OSWALD 8613th April 2025Derriford Hospital
Elizabeth Mary QUINN9912th February 2025Torquay
Andrew William HASLAM6920th March 2025Derriford Hospital
Margaret Anne PLATT9115th February 2025Torbay Hospital
Arthur NORTHCOTT8511th April 2025Derriford Hospital
Colin Albert TOWILL8014th April 2025Derriford Hospital
Jane BARNARD-SMITH787th February 2025Exeter
Terence John CLARE8115th October 2023Torbay Hospital
Michael John ALGAR7322nd February 2025Plymouth, Devon
Michael John Thomas SARGENT7224th April 2023Derriford Hospital
Jennifer Ruth HARLE8213th February 2025Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital