for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

Frederick John Smith – Inquest, No Jury

16/10/2025

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Exeter Coroner's Court, County Hall
County Hall, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4QD

Age: 91

Date and Place of Death: 2nd August 2024, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth

Contact us

The Coroner's office is situated, and can be reached by post, at:

County HallTopsham RoadExeterDevonEX2 4QD
The office is open 9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday.
Coroner’s officers
Tel: 01392 225696

Administration
Email: coroner@devon.gov.uk
Tel: 01392 383636
Useful links
Medical examiners

There are three Medical Examiners offices covering Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

Registration services

Your local registration service can provide helpful information during bereavement.
Coroners’ Court Support Service

The Coroners’ Courts Support Service provides support to people when they attend an inquest at a coroner’s court.

Download the Coroners’ Courts Support Service leaflet detailing information on attending an inquest.

Additional information about Coroners’ courts is available from the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary website.