Each week Bristol Live shares messages and tributes for those who have recently passed, or on the anniversaries of those who have been gone longer, right here on our page. They come in the form of death and funeral notices and these tributes tell of lifetimes spent together, adventures embarked on, loves that have stood the test of time and friendships that have made life all the more special.
Some of these tributes have been sent straight to the Bristol Post and this week we're listing those dated October 1 to October 7, in alphabetical order by surname. If you wish to share a message or tribute of your own (or leave donations/find out more about funeral arrangements) you can do so by visiting the Funeral Notices website and searching for Bristol Post.
Here are the messages for loved ones no longer with us, from the past seven days...
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Sylvia Airs
Still love and miss you. Husband Terry, Children Michael and Partner Maxzine, Christine and Husband Nathan and Grandchildren Eleanor, Harrison and Madeleine. x x x x x
Matthew David James Alexander
Beloved Son, Brother, Brother-in-Law and Uncle. Passed away suddenly at home. Will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral service to be held at Haycombe Crematorium, Friday, October 28, 2022 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to 'Developing Health & Independence', Co-op Funeralcare, 24 High Street, Keynsham, BS31 1DQ.
Ian Stanley Bishop
Ian passed away at Avon Lodge Care Home on September 27, 2022 aged 85. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral Service will be held in the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium on October 20, 2022 at 2pm. Flowers welcome. Donations in memory of Ian for Parkinson's UK may be given at the service.
Mary Broom
Passed peacefully away at Southmead Hospital on Monday, October 3, aged 81 years. Now reunited with Alan. Much loved Mum and Nanny will always be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Helen, Michael, Andy, Charlotte, Gemma, Jay, George, Dolly, Olive and Nellie.
Funeral service to take place on Thursday, October 27 at 2pm in the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations for St Peters Hospice may be sent c/o Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield, 0117 9562834.
David James Bryant
Seven years on Sunday, October 9. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near, so loved, so missed and so very dear. Loving Wife Sylvia "Sweet" Teamo xxx
Elsie Winifred Emery
Passed away peacefully at Rosewood House on September 16, aged 91 years. Much loved mum to Pauline and Martin, Nan to Charlotte, Phillippa, Matthew and Rebecca, and Great Nan to Joseph.
A kind lady who will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Canford Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, October 25, at 12:45pm. Family flowers only. Donations in aid of the Alzheimer's Society may be given on the day, if desired.
Claire Evans
Missing you as always. Another year without you has passed us, things that we want you to know we whisper to the night sky. The boys are growing up fast, we know you would be so proud of all their achievements.
Callum has just passed his driving test and Archie is so like you, he's incredibly creative. Life changes subtly as time goes on.
We will always think of you, because it's impossible to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. Love you always. Laurence & Dawn, Sharon & Steve, Traci & Mark, Jamie, Harry & Olivia.
Liz Gilboy
In loving memory of Liz. Sixteen very long years on Saturday. We can't have the old days back Liz but secret tears and loving thoughts will be together forever. Goodnight and God bless. Your loving Husband Mike.
Ronald Lias
Passed away in Frome, October 3. Will miss knowing you are around. To a special brother Sue, Alun and Family.
Christopher John Robinson
Passed away October 9, 1978. Treasured memories of a much loved Husband and Father. Always in our thoughts. Winifred, Peter and Katie.
Joan Doreen Seville
Passed peacefully away in a Care Home on September 27, 2022. Mother of Nigel & Anne, Granny of Kieran, Great Granny of Elliot & Elsa. Will be greatly missed.
Reunited with darling Derek. God Bless Mum. Thanksgiving Service at St John's Fishponds on Friday, October 14 at 10:30am. Dress Optional. Family flowers only. Donations to Children's Society at church or send c/o L. W. Clutterbuck Ltd., Funeral Directors, 45 High Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AR.
Phyllis Eileen Dale
Passed away on September 16, 2022 at Robinson House, Stockwood. Funeral at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 20th October at 10.30am. Rest in peace. Michael.
Adina Victoria Harrison
Passed away peacefully at the Bristol Royal Infirmary on September 23, 2022 aged 93 years. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the Bristol Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ashley Road, Montpelier, Bristol BS6 5NJ, followed by the burial at 1:30 pm South Bristol Cemetery, Bridgwater Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol. BS13 7AS.
Mike Hickling
Passed peacefully away at home on September 26, 2022. Worked for 35 years at WSP Bristol (formerly Parsons Brown). Mike was much loved and he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral Service at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 3pm. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired for The Respiratory Unit at The BRI (please make cheques payable to 'Bristol & Weston Hospital Charity') and/or The British Heart Foundation may be forwarded to: Cheddar & District Funeral Directors, Redcliffe Court, Redcliffe Street, Cheddar.
Shirley House
We all still miss you every day in a million different ways, but we also have all the memories. Days like today are sad, but none of us can think of you for very long without a smile.
You gave us fun and laughter, but most of all your love. Love you always. Pete, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. xxxxx
Margaret May Smith
In loving memory of Margaret Smith wife, mum and nan. Thank you for being you. Love husband Arthur, Chris, Rose, Kate and Liz xxxxx Memories are sweet.
Duncan McPherson
Passed away at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, on Wednesday, September 21 2022, aged 75. Funeral service to be held at Canford Crematorium on Wednesday, October 12, at 2:15pm, to which all family and friends are cordially invited. Family flowers only with donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation may be sent and made payable to L. W. Clutterbuck Ltd., Funeral Director and sent to 45 High Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AR.
Susan Janet Montgomery
Beloved Sister, Aunt and Great Aunt. Passed away peacefully in care. Greatly missed by all. Funeral service to be held Friday October 21, 2:30pm at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel.
All welcome. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK Co-op Funeralcare 24 High Street Keynsham BS31 1DQ.
John David Perkins
Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, September 13, aged 79 years. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all his family & friends. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, October 12 at 11:00am Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel.
All who knew him are welcome to attend. Family flowers only but donations may be made in his memory to Bristol Bears Wheelchair Rugby C/O H G Harris Funeral Directors, Cavendish House, 2a Victoria Street, Staple Hill, BS15 5JS.
Ellen Sowden
Six long sad years ago today (5-10-2016) since you were taken away. Missing you more with each passing day.
We would give everything we have & more to see you coming through the door. You left a void no-one can fill, we love you mum & always will.
Miss you forever Mum xx Your broken hearted daughter Mary & Son in law Brian xxxx
As long as we have memories, as long as we have tears. You will never be forgotten, not in a million years.
Cherishing how we would get together, if only that could last forever. There's a blue moon over our world without you Deep in our hearts you will always stay. Loved, missed & remembered every day by all your family. Xxxx
Hazel June Stone
Passed peacefully away on Friday, September 23, aged 93 years. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all her family & friends.
Funeral service to take place on Monday, October 31, 11:00am St Stephens Church, Soundwell followed by burial at Mangotsfield Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations in Hazel's memory can be made to the RNIB C/O H G Harris Funeral Directors, Cavendish House, 2a Victoria Street, Staple Hill, BS16 5JS.
Maura Travers
Passed away peacefully at the BRI on September 19, 2022. A loving mum and nanny who will be sorely missed by her children Bernie, Teresa and Anthony, and their families.
Funeral will take place at St Josephs Church Fishponds on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00am, followed by committal at South Bristol Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Flowers maybe sent to Coop Funeral Services, 1 Cleevewood Road Downend BS16 2SF.
Thank you to all the staff for the care mum has received on the Stroke Unit at the BRI and at Saffron Gardens which has been her home for the last 16 months.
Mervyn Thomas Llewellyn
Passed away peacefully at his home in Whithywood on Friday, September 16 aged 88. Much loved Husband of Margaret, Dad to Mark and Gary, Grampy and Great Grampy. He was loved by so many and will be dearly missed.
Funeral service to take place on Friday, October 7 at South Bristol Crematorium at 11.15am. Family Flowers only please but donations if desired are in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.
These can be left in the retiring collection after the service or sent to the Funeral Directors Cooksley & Son Funeral Directors, 1 Walliscote Road, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1UY.
Muriel Joyce Williams
Passed away at the Royal United Hospital, Bath on September 20, 2022 aged 85 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
A short committal service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 in the Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 11:30am followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Upton Cheyney United Reform Church at 1pm Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Muriel for Macmillan Cancer Support may be given on the day.
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