A WOMAN who died after being in collision with a pedal bike in Exeter's Sidwell Street on Friday, July 12, has been named as Audrey Holland (87) of Crediton. Mrs Holland died in the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital following the accident at 4.15pm. The collision happened just outside Poundland in Sidwell Street. The cyclist, a local man, suffered minor injuries. Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the accident to come forward. Mrs Holland, beloved wife of the late Bill, was described as a "very generous lady" by Exeter charity shop manager Jenny Pebworth. Mrs Pebworth, area relief manager for Cancer Research UK, was on duty when Mrs Holland contacted the charity's Sidwell Street shop regarding a bicycle she had won in a competition. Mrs Pebworth said: "I remember her saying she wanted to do something to help the charity and wanted to give us the bike for sale. "My husband Alan and I went to her home in Crediton and there was the bike, still in its box. "Alan put the bike together and we raffled it and raised over £220 for Cancer Research. "It was wonderful and we were so grateful to Mrs Holland. She was a lovely lady. She just wanted to help. "She came along when we handed the bike over to the raffle winner and she was so pleased it went to a cyclist who said her previous bike had gone to 'cycle heaven." Police have asked those who might be able to help to contact them on 101, quoting reference 631 of July 11, with any information. Mrs Holland was the loving mother of Willian and Ruth and caring grandmother of Shani, Zane, Zemi and Matthew. She was the dearest sister of Phyllis and aunt of David. Commital will be held at Exwick Cemetery on Monday, July 28 at 11am, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Lapford Congregational Church at 12.30pm. Floral tributes are welcome or donations to the British Heart Foundation, in her memory, may be given at the service or sent c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 119 Cowick Street, Exeter EX4 1JD.





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