Adrian ‘Riv’ Leigh Dawson

Passed away on Saturday 4th April 2026 aged 77.

Funeral service will be held at Brookdale Church, Ilfracombe on Tuesday 28th April at 11am, followed by a private committal the North Devon Crematorium.

Family flowers only and smart-causal dress requested.

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