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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Frederick George (Fred) BAKER
(Fred) On February 4th at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Aged 94 years. Formerly of Ambra Vale East, Bristol. Loved and sadly missed by all his Family. Funeral, Friday 10th March. Service at St Peter's Chapel, Exeter Crematorium at 1:30pm. No flowers by request, donations if desired for Cats Protection may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Walter C. Parson King Street Newton Abbot TQ12 2LG Tel; 01626 334444
Kathleen May BARRY
Passed peacefully away on Sunday 19th February 2023 at Southmead Hospital. Dearly loved Mum, Nan and Great Nan. Will be forever in our hearts. Goodnight God bless Mum. Philip, Carol, Lorraine and Family. Funeral to take place Wednesday 29th March, 11.15am at South Bristol Crematorium. All family and friends welcome. Family flowers only Donations to Dementia UK.
Melville John BISHOP
3rd June 1932 - 15th February 2023 Passed away peacefully at Avonmere Care Home "his home" Our dear and very loved Dad Will be greatly missed by Karen, Nick and Tim, his in-laws, grandchildren, great granddaughter and very dear friends. Funeral to take place at 12 noon on Friday 24th March at Memorial Woodlands, Nr Thornbury, Bristol No flowers please but donations in his memory to the Alzheimer's Society will be gratefully received.
Cynthia BRITTON
In loving memory of Cynthia Britton. Passed peacefully away on 11th February 2023 aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late John, devoted Mum to Mark, Stephen, Geoffrey and Corinne and a very special Nana to Lewis, Madeline, Kelsey, Billy, Harry, Poppy, Hattie, Oliver, Archie and Iris. Cynthia was adored by her family and whilst she will be deeply missed, she will remain forever in our hearts. The funeral service, to celebrate her life, will be held at Canford Crematorium and Cemetery at 11am on 28th March 2023. Any donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Horseworld, Whitchurch, a charity close to Cynthia's heart.
Margaret Evelyn BROWN
Sadly passed away, aged 80, at Southmead Hospital on January 29th. Much loved and cherished by her daughter Cathy, grandsons Andrew and Daniel and by John Brown. The funeral will take place at St. Marys Church, Henbury at 1pm on Wednesday 15th March followed by the burial at 2pm. Wake after at Henbury Arms. Family flowers only.
Leonard James (Len) BUDD
(Len) Passed away peacefully on February 15th 2023, aged 78 years young. Beloved Husband of Jackie, much loved Dad of Melanie and Steve and Step Children Jo and Helen, a treasured Pops to his seven Grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday, March 23rd at 10.00am followed by A Service of Thanksgiving at St Mary and St Peter's Church, Winford at 11.30 am. Family flowers only. Donations for St Peter's Hospice are being accepted in memory of Len by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Florence Joan CALLAGHAN (PARKER)
(PARKER) Florence passed peacefully of old age on the 26th January 2023 in Henbury Bristol, leaving 4 children and grandkids. Her funeral will be held on the 8th of March at Canford Cemetery in Henbury, Bristol.
Robin Herbert Swanton CARY
Passed away peacefully at Rosetti Care Home on 15th February, aged 92. Much loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Will be greatly missed. Funeral service on Friday 3rd March at 10:30am Buckland Dinham Church. Family flowers only. Donations to R.A.B.I.
Finn CHRISTENSEN
of Steanbow, Pilton, passed away peacefully on 15th February 2023 at home, aged 85. A beloved husband, much loved father, grandfather and brother, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 9th March at 11:30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to either the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance or Cancer Research UK, may be made online at www.funeral-notices.co.uk or sent to Trotman Funeral Directors, Ashdene, Frome Road, Doulting, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4QQ.
Valerie DOWN (Nee Cox)
(Nee Cox) Of Matson, Gloucester, formerly of Bristol. Loving wife of the late John Edward Down. Much loved Mother and Grandmother, sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 9th March 2023 at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired are for the German Shepherd Dog Rescue and can be sent to John Hall and Sons Churcham Gloucester Gl2 8AS Enquiries please Tel. 01452750489
Valerie (Nee Cox) DOWN
(Nee Cox) Of Matson, Gloucester formerly of Bristol. Loving wife of the late John Edward Down. Much loved Mother and Grandmother, sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 9th March 2023 at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired are for the German Shepherd Dog Rescue and can be sent to John Hall and Sons, Churcham, Gloucester GL2 8AS Enquiries please Tel. 01452 750489
Jillian Marguerite FLOWER (nee STOKES)
(nee STOKES) of Churchdown, Gloucestershire passed away peacefully on 6 February 2023 aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Alan, much loved mum to Sue, grandmother to Alex and Tom and grandmother-in-law to Trudi. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Gloucester Cemeteries & Crematorium Chapel on Friday 24 March 2023 at 1pm, followed by a wake at Churchdown Community Centre from 2.15pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Jill can be made to the assistance charity Dogs For Good and may be given online at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jill-flower or may be sent c/o S C & B S Cocks, Funeral Directors, 59 Hucclecote Road, Gloucester. GL3 3TL
Peter Sydney GIBBINS
Passed away on 24th February 2023 at Bernash Care Home. Love you Uncle Pete, God bless Julie, Mike & family x Funeral Service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on the 28th March 2023 at 13:30. Donations in memory of Peter to St Peter's Hospice and the Royal British Legion.
Vera GOLDING
Passed away peacefully on 5th February 2023 aged 96. Beloved mother to Lesley. Mother-in-Law to Steve. Much loved by Granddaughter Clare and Husband Daniel. Grandson Michael and Wife Sarah. Great Grandchildren Holly, Kayleigh and Alfie. Will be sadly missed by family & friends. Funeral at Westerleigh Rd (Waterside Chapel) Crematorium on 13th March 2023 11:45am. Donations if desired to British Red Cross by retiring collection. Flowers, immediate family only. Vera Golding, a very special Auntie always there for us. Will love and remember her always. Niece Gina, Bob & Family xxx
Wendy Diane HALL
Passed away peacefully at home on December 28th 2022. Age 79. Will be sadly missed by husband Maurice and sisters Christine, Anne, Nina and families. Will be reunited with Mum and Dad. Good night Wendy. Funeral will be held at Canford Crematorium on Wednesday 1st March at 1:30pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Parkinson's Disease Society and Cancer Research.
Margaret Mary HARRIS
Margaret sadly passed away at Deerhurst Care Home on 16th February 2023, aged 90 years. She will be loved and remembered always by her lovely family and greatly missed by all that knew her. Margaret's funeral will be held at 10.15am on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations to Deerhurst Care Home can be given on the day of the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors. TEL: 0117 9562834
Alan (Of Mark) HEMMENS
(Of Mark) Passed away peacefully at home on February 23rd, 2023, aged 94 years. Much loved husband of Freda, father, and father-in-law to Mark, Malcolm, and Bev, and proud grandfather of Harvey and Ayrton. The funeral service takes place at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Monday, March 13th at 10.00 am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, and The Royal British Legion may be given online at ashleyedwards.co.uk or sent to Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors, 10 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AF. Telephone 01278 794304
Douglas HOBDAY
With much sadness the family of Douglas Hobday, originally of Bishopton Close, Coventry say goodbye to a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Roy or Dougie, however you knew him, passed away peacefully, aged 97, with his family beside him on Sunday 19th February at his new home in Winterbourne near Bristol. The family will have a private funeral but would like to welcome anyone to a celebration of his life in a few weeks' time, for further details on this please contact John on 07801766659 or John.tracy1987@gmail.com. Any donations would be gratefully received for the RNLI.
Gillian HURLEY (Adams)
(Adams) Passed away peacefully aged 95 at Trymview Hall Care Home in Bristol on 29 January 2023. Many thanks to all the staff at Trymview for their care. Jill will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all, including her survivors Sue, Christopher and Andrew. Her funeral service will be held at Canford Crematorium on Friday 24 March at 3.45 pm. Family flowers only.
Norah Helen LUTON (Runeckles)
(Runeckles) Passed away peacefully aged 104 at Woodlands Manor on 5th February. Funeral Service at Westerleigh Waterside Chapel on Thursday 2nd March at 15:30 Donations in lieu of flowers for the Alzheimer's Society can be sent c/o F Woodruff, 2 High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JN.
Desmond Francis LYNCH
Passed away suddenly on Sunday 12th February 2023. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughters Una and Threasa, his sons-in-law, his grandchildren and all his family and friends. "Until we meet again, may God hold you, in the palm of his hand." The Bristol funeral service will be held on Wednesday 22nd March 2023, at The Cathedral Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3BX at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations for The British Heart Foundation in Desmond's memory may be given on the day or sent c/o Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville Road, Bristol, BS3 1DJ For the Ireland funeral service details - see www.rip.ie
David Edward (Danny) MATTHEWS
(Danny) Passed away peacefully on 28/02/2023 aged 80. Loving husband to Joy and devoted father and grandfather. You will be sadly missed. Forever in our hearts and never forgotten. Lee, Dene, Vic, Tig, William, Danny, James, Ellie-Rose and Quinn.
Valerie Barbara MCMILLAN
Formerly of Little Stoke, Bristol Passed away at Edgemont View Nursing Home on 14th February 2023 aged 84 years. Now reunited with her beloved husband Peter. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 7th March 2023 in the Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Valerie for Cancer Research UK may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
Amy Ada Rosina MORRIS
Sadly passed away on 25th February, aged 93 years. Will be sorely missed by Julie and Julian Jackie and Tony Phil and Alison and Grandchildren Grace, Carly, Ashton and Georgina XXX Funeral Service to be held on Friday 10th March at South Bristol Crematorium at 3.00pm All Welcome. Donations in Memory of Rose in Favour of Bristol Dogs Home, a collection after the service.
Vera O'SULLIVAN (Nee Norman)
O'SULLIVAN Vera (Nee Norman) Mum passed away on the 14th February. I was so lucky to have you for my mum, I love you and will always miss you. From your loving daughter Dawn. The funeral will take place on the 23rd March at 13.45 at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath. Family flowers only, donations to Parkinsons UK.
Sheila Doreen RENDALL
It is with deep sorrow that the family announce the passing of Sheila Rendall who passed away peacefully at the Bristol Royal Infirmary on 3rd February 2023 aged 88 years. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 8th March 2023 at South Bristol Crematorium at 3pm. We respectfully request family flowers only. Donations if desired for Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity to benefit BRI Cardiology High Dependency Unit may be given on the day or sent care of Thomas Davis Funeral Directors. Shelia is now reunited with her beloved husband Harold and she will be forever lovingly remembered by her grandson Lee and his wife Eve, her two great grandsons Jaxon & Ronnie and her brother Del and sister-in-law Jenny. Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1DJ, Tel:01179663268
Denys Trevor RICHARDSON
Denys passed away on Friday, February 17th 2023, aged 89 years. The Funeral Service will be held at St Katharine's Church, Felton on Monday, March 20th at 12.00 noon. Please wear a touch of blue. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The Restoration of St Katharine's Church and Dementia UK are being accepted in memory of Denys by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Rex SPERRING
Passed away suddenly at home on January 30th 2023, aged 87 years. Beloved Husband of the late Mary Sperring. Much loved Father and Grandfather. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The Funeral Service will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Friday, March 3rd at 10.30 am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Age UK and R.A.B.I. are being accepted in memory of Rex by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565
Kevin SQUIRE
Of Glastonbury Passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 24th February 2023. Donations if desired to be shared between Musgrove Park Hospital and the British Heart Foundation.
Jean STUTELY (Jeanette Audrey)
(Jeanette Audrey) After a full and varied life, but with much personal sadness in recent years, this very popular lady passed away at Larkhall Springs care home on 11th February 2023. The Funeral Service will be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Tuesday 7th March 2023 13:45. Donations if so desired are for Cancer Research UK and may be sent to E Hooper & Son Funeral Directors 13 St James Parade Bath Ba1 1UF
Josephine Mary (Josie) SUTTON
(Josie) Sadly passed away peacefully on 24th February at home surrounded by all her family. Now reunited with Mum & Dad, George & Elsie, who she has loved and missed for so long. God Bless - heartbroken husband, John, daughter Lisa & Andy, grandchildren, Frazer, Ellie, Finlay, Hollie & Tom. Now in God's care, we did not want to see you suffer any more. Funeral service will be held on Friday 10th March 2023 in the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 10:15am. Flowers welcome or donations in memory of Josie for Marie Curie or Autism Awareness may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
Gillian Audrey TRIGGOL
of Barn Farm, Tickenham, passed away with her family around her on the 6th February aged 89 years. A kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Gill will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by everyone. Her funeral service will be held at Tickenham Church on Tuesday 7th March at 12 noon. Family flowers only but donations would be warmly received for Cancer Research and/or Alzheimer's Society These can be made online at www.aedavey.co.uk or sent c/o Arthur E Davey, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea BS48 2DS.
Maureen Diane Mary WALLER (nee Coombs)
(nee Coombs) Born in Bristol on 26th September 1935. Passed away on Tuesday 31st January 2023, reunited with the love of her life Colin. Funeral is Tuesday 7th March, 10am at the chapel, Mangotsfield Cemetery followed by the burial. Flowers welcome. Please send to R Davies and Son, The Poplars, Hambrook, BS16 1RD by 5pm on Monday 6th March. Followed by a time to share happy memories with a cuppa and cake at Begbrook Social Club, Frenchay Park Road, Bristol BS16 1HY. Please contact Jakki for further information
Trevor Charles WATSON
Of Churchill. Passed away at Weston General Hospital on 23rd February 2023. He will always be loved by his family. His funeral will take place at St John's Church, Churchill on Thursday 16th March at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Bristol Children's Hospital may be made online at www.trevorwatson-2023.muchloved.com or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945.
Nicholas William James (Nick) WHITE
(Nick) Passed tragically away at his home at Wick Farm, Glastonbury on 16th February 2023, aged 42. A much loved son. brother and uncle who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service at Mendip Crematorium on Wednesday 15th March at 11.30am. Donations if desired for DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal may be made online (via funeral-notices.co.uk) or cheques forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY.
Doreen WIXON
In loving memory of our dear Mother and Grandmother, who passed away peacefully on Monday evening, 27th February. She will be missed by all, but will stay in our hearts forever. Love Steve, Sharon, Martin, Keran, Lauren, Riley and Finley. Doreen's funeral will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium (Woodland Chapel) on Thursday 16th March at 11.30 am All Welcome Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Stroke Association All enquiries c/o E C Alderwick & Son Ltd 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG Tele: 0117 935 3746
In Memoriams
Bet BELCHER
Three years today we lost someone special, our mum, she was loving, kind and thoughtful. We all miss her terribly. Don't we wish we could say, we are going up our mum's today for dinner, like we all used to. Love forever, forget never. Loving Daughters Pauline, Carol, Jenny and Families xxxx
Tony HEWER
Treasured, special and loving memories of a dear husband, not only today, but always. All my love, Sandra xx
Tony HEWER
Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts. Mum and Bev. In our prayers and remembered with love, Ian and Susan, Catherine, Rachael and John.
Evelyn THYER (Cross)
(Cross) It's been ten years Mum since we last had a cuddle and a kiss. I think of you every day. Miss you so so much, always will. Love you forever. Your daughter Lyneve x
Evelyn THYER (Cross)
(Cross) 10 years have gone by Sweetheart but my loving thoughts and memories are always in my heart. Love you. Hubby Leonard x
Birthday Memoriams
Glynnis GRIST NEE COLES
Happy 74th birthday Mum, wish we were celebrating with you. Miss you every day. Love Maria, Matt and Izzy xx
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