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Chris Tappenden
Passed away on Monday 1st June, aged 53
Chris’ service will be held in the Rowan Chapel of the North Devon Crematorium, on Friday 3rd July 2026 at 11:30am
North Devon Crematorium
Old Torrington Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3NW
Our cortege for Chris will be pausing for a moment outside the Backpackers at St. James’ Place in Ilfracombe at around 10:15am on the day of our service, if you wish to join others who might not be able to attend the service.
Additionally if you wish to view Chris’ service remotely, go to www.obitus.com at the time of the service and enter the following log-in information…
Username: supo5147
Password: 101940
Following the committal, the family warmly invite everyone to join them for refreshments at Easewell Arms at the Easewell Farm Holiday Park, Mortehoe Station Rd Woolacombe EX34 7EH.
Chris, you lived and loved large, and connected with so many.
Thanks for connecting with us.
Heartfelt love to Abby Josh and Skye, Pearl and Rob, Gary Jamie and family and to the ocean of people Chris touched on his way through.
Love to you all
Ria Fortune and family Melbourne
May you rest in perfect peace in the arms of the angels my dear cousin xx
Love and deepest of condolences to all the family.
Chris,my beloved son-in-law you have been taken too soon. Thank-you for my lovely grandchildren and for the happiness you gave my daughter and our family over the years.
Chris you will never be forgotten 💔
My dear cousin you beautiful man seldom seen never forget your eyes your beautiful smile live on in your children rest now cuz beautiful Chris x
Our much loved Cousin Chris will be deeply missed by all
who knew and loved him.
His kindness and sense of humour touched so many lives and memories we shared will remain with us forever.
RIP xxxx
Dear Chris,
We spent only a few days with you and your wonderful family in Ilfracombe a few years ago, but we will remember your kindness, your generosity and your warm welcome. All our thoughts go to you and to your lovely family. Julia, Thibaut, Maxime and Léa from Paris
Thank you Chris for being the perfect husband to Abby and father to Josh and Skye. You will be so missed by everyone.
Rest in peace forever.
My dearest nephew Chris , May the angels wrap there arms around you , you was simply the best ,forever in my heart ❤️
Chris, you will be greatly missed. Your loss is being felt by so many. My deepest condolences goes to all, but especially your family.
I am so sorry that I can’t attend your funeral in person, but I will be there in spirit.
In your last message to me you said we should get together and catch-up, I regret we never did. We were best friends at primary school and I have so many happy childhood memories of you. Even though we went in different directions at secondary school, I still considered you a good friend. Rest in peace buddy, we will have to catch-up when we meet again on the other side.
We only knew you for a short number of years but you touched our lives and helped us navigate some difficult times. Sending you peace and love ❤️
Chris
I have many, many memories of you from the time you were born until today :)
I am sure you will be missed by many, many people whose lives were changed for the better by your cheerful and larger than life personality, I certainly will not forget the times I have had the privelege of spending with you.
RIP
Thinking of you little bro my partner in crime at the old firestation. Tappy you were one of the best co workers, karaoke partners and housemates ever xx