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We have gathered together the latest death and funeral announcements which people in Bristol and beyond have wanted to share. If you want to make a death or funeral announcement you can do so at Funeral-Notices.co.uk. You can read last week's here.
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Jill Elizabeth Willliams
Formerly of Midsomer Norton. Passed away peacefully on August 16th 2022. Beloved Wife of the late John Williams, loving Mum to Julie and Joanne and Son-in-law David, treasured Grandma to Thomas and Alexander. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at The Top Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium on Wednesday 7th September at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for The Stroke Association are being accepted in memory of Jill by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Velma Lucas nee Burnell
Passed away age 92 on Monday 15th August. A beloved mum to Robert, Debbie and Caroline and a treasured Nan to Georgina, Stephen, Francesca, Samantha, Ben, Connor and Issy. A kind, gentle and loving lady who will live on in our hearts. Funeral service to take place on Friday 9th September at 10.30am at South Bristol Crematorium, Bristol BS13 7AS. Family flowers only, donations to Alzheimers. org.uk. Family will be wearing colours to celebrate Velma's life and invite you to do the same.
George Beacham
Passed away on 5th August aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral Service, Langford Chapel on Friday 26th August at 2.30pm, followed by private interment. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Quantock Christian Trust (Somerset Gospel Outreach) c/o Keith C Britton & Son, Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA
Jeanette Frances Aldred nee Batt
It is with great sadness to announce the death of Jeanette Frances Aldred who passed away on 12th August 2022 at Riversway Nursing Home aged 80 years. Funeral service to be held at Hanham Methodist Church on Wednesday 7th September at 10.30am followed by a private family committal service at Westerleigh Crematorium Waterside Chapel at 11.45am. A very precious Mum and beloved Nan and Great Nan. Such a bright and shining light has gone from our lives but now at peace, will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family. Goodnight, God Bless. All our love from Daughter Tina, Son in law David, Grandchildren Kristina and Andrew and Great Grandchildren Evangeline and Evan. Any donations in memory of Jeanette can be made to Alzheimer's Society Bristol, c/o E C Alderwick & Son Ltd, 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG.
Brian Perrin
Passed away peacefully at home 7th August 2022 aged 94 years and now reunited with his beloved wife Peggy. A much loved Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa who will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Lynn, Gill and all the family. Funeral Service to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium (Woodland Chapel) 2:30pm on Tuesday 30th August 2022. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Great Western Air Ambulance. c/o H.G. Harris Funeral Directors, Cavendish House, 2a Victoria Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 5JS
Margaret Swindale
Margaret passed away peacefully at Avenue House, Cotham, on Saturday 13th August, aged 102. She will be fondly remembered by her family and the many pupils she taught at Colston's Girls School 1946 - 1981. Funeral at Canford Crematorium on Thursday September 1st at 11.15am. Donations in lieu of flowers to Dementia UK
Hanorah Bernadette Stokes (Bernie)
(Ballinastick, Co Tipperary, Republic of Ireland) It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our much loved mother, Bernie, Loving wife to Paddy (deceased). Adored mother of Kathleen, Kevin, Eileen, Patrick, and Lorna. Loved by in-laws: Robert, Gary and Alison. Precious grandmother to Christian, Matthew, Vicky, Katie , Niamh and great grandmother of Luciana, Avamarie, Reeve and Sebastian. To celebrate mum's life, a funeral Mass will be held on 2nd September 12:30 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, Patchway, followed by burial at Mangotsfield Cemetery. The Service will be live-streamed via www.holyfamilyrcchurchpatchway.co.uk/ Mum's wake will take place at Huntsman Taverners BS16 6UB at 2:30 pm All welcome. In honour of mum's Irish heritage, it was her wish that people wear something green e.g tie, scarf, shawl.
Fond memories of a beautiful lady, my heart goes out to her devoted family. Cousin Carmel (Jenkins)
Josephine Swaney nee Light (Jo)
87 year old musician and music teacher Jo Sawney, much loved mother of Ravi, Tarun and Sunil Sawney, passed away peacefully on Monday 15th August after a short illness. The funeral service is at 10.40am at Yeovil Crematorium on Tuesday 13th September.
Michael Laurence Pow
Died at home on 17th August aged 89. Loved always by his wife Norah, 3 children, Rosalind, Rebecca and William and 8 grandchildren. Funeral at St Luke & St Andrew's, Priston, 1pm Wednesday August 31st. Enquiries & charity donations to Clarksons Funeral Directors 01225 426833
John Lockley
Passed away on the 5th August 2022. He will be sadly missed by his family.
Ann Patricia Hewlett (Pat)
Formerly of Stockwood. Passed away peacefully on August 17th 2022, aged 85 years. Beloved Wife of the late Maurice Hewlett, much loved Mum of Lyn, Jane and Mark, a treasured Nan and Great Nan, she will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at the Church of Christ the Servant, Stockwood on Friday, September 2nd at 11.00 am followed by Burial at Avon View Cemetery at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Dementia UK and Robinson House Care Home are being accepted in memory of Pat by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Rosina May Hennessy
Dear Mum/Nanny/great Nanny passed away peacefully on the 12/08/22 aged 82. The funeral is to be held at Bristol South at 11:15, and the wake is at Broad Plain Club, Broadbury Road BS4 1JT. All are welcome, flowers are very welcome, but family feel a small donation towards Dementia UK would be more appreciated. Thank you.
Roy Boulton
Of Somerton, passed away peacefully, on 18th August 2022, aged 76 years. Loving partner of the late Gill. A much loved dad, grampy, brother, uncle and a dear friend to many. Funeral service takes place at Mendip Crematorium on Friday 2nd September at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, made payable to St. Margaret's Somerset Hospice, may be made via the box below or sent to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY. Tel. 01458 - 831020.
Kathleen Mary White
Passed away peacefully on July 28th 2022, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of Stanley and much loved Mum of Denise and Stephen, treasured memories of Grandma from Matthew, Jamie, Ashley, Joe and family and Great Granddaughters, Adelyn and Erin. The Funeral Service will be held at St James the Less Church, High Street, Iron Acton, BS37 9UQ on Thursday September 1st at 3 pm followed by interment at Iron Acton Parish Cemetery. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired towards a local Commemorative Bench. C/O F. Woodruff Funeral Directors 118-120 Station Road Yate. Tel: 01454 320005.
Susan Jacqueline Higham
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 6th August 2022 aged 65 years. Sue will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends. A private Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 6th September, 10.00am at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, for St. Peter's Hospice or Marie Curie may be made via the website www.aedavey.co.uk or sent c/o Arthur E. Davey & Sons Ltd, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea BS48 2DS Tel: 01275 852307
James Francis Martyn Hawkins
Passed peacefully away in Spain on 20th July 2022. Much loved husband, father and grandfather, remembered always by all his family and friends. Service to be held at St Patrick's Church, Redfield on Wednesday 31st August at 11.00am followed by a cremation at Westerleigh Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations to the British Heart Foundation or Kidney Research UK.
Susan 'Sue' Denyer nee Cockwell
Of Burnham-on-Sea. Passed away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 11 August 2022, aged 82 years. Dearly loved Mum to Mark, Neale, Caroline and Lorena. Sue will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday 31st August 2022 at Sedgemoor Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for The RNLI can be made online to susandenyer.muchloved.com or (cheques payable to the Charity) may be sent to Burnham Funeral Services of 97 Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EW. Telephone (01278) 795009.
Elsie Santillo
Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on 21st August 2022 aged 102 years. Funeral service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium (Waterside Chapel) on Wednesday 14th September at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for St Peter's Hospice. All enquires to E C Alderwick & Son Ltd 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG Tele: 0117 935 3746
Colin Laurence Prewett
Passed peacefully away in the BRI on Sunday 14th August aged 82 years. Beloved husband, father, father-in-law and Pops. A good friend to everyone who knew him and who will be forever missed. A "Celebration of Life" will be held on Wednesday 21st September at 11.00 a.m. at Memorial Woodlands, Earthcott Green, BS35 3TA. Dress code is bright and cheerful colours. No flowers by request. If you would like to leave a donation in Colin's memory it will be given to the British Heart Foundation.
Anne Owen
Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday 12th August, 2022, aged 85 years. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandma and great grandma. Reunited with her husband Gordon of 58 years. She will be so sadly missed but always remembered very lovingly by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sisters Kate and Margaret and her brother Robert (deceased) and her long-time friend June and her sisters-in-law Mary and Linda. Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday 6th September 2022 at Westerleigh Crematorium at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Bristol Children's Hospital Intensive Care Unit or Cats Protection c/o F. Woodruff Funeral Directors, 118 - 120 Station Road, Yate, BS37 4PQ
Eric Frank Kingston
Of Blackford Passed peacefully away on 12th August 2022 aged 100 years. Much loved husband for over 82 years of his devoted wife Annie (Nancy). Loving father of Angela, Denis, Hazel, Derek and Steve. Devoted "Poppy" to 11 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He will be missed by all the family and friends. Private cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Blackford on Tuesday 6th September at 3.15pm. Donations if desired to Leukaemia UK or Holy Trinity Blackford PCC may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF. Telephone 01934 742885
Doreen 'Pam' Hunt nee Coles
Aged 93, died peacefully in her sleep at the Royal United Hospital, Bath on Saturday 20th August 2022. Loving mother to Trevor, Stephen and Martin. Also grandmother and great grandmother. The funeral service will be held at Haycombe Crematorium, (Upper Chapel) on Tuesday 13th September at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation. Forwarded to H.H. Evans Funeral Directors, Tyndale House, 20 Winterfield Park, Paulton, BS39 7RY
Geoffrey James Hopton
Geoff passed away peacefully at home on 13th August 2022 aged 83 years. A much loved husband, dad and papa who will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Josie and all the family. Funeral service at St Adeline's Church, Little Sodbury on Friday 2nd September at 10.30am. Flowers or donations if preferred, to British Lung Foundation. c/o F Woodruff Funeral Directors, 118-120 Station Road, Yate, BS37 4PQ
Alex David Ewens
Passed away peacefully on 10th August aged 93. He will be very sadly missed by all his family. Funeral service will be at All Saints' Church Wraxall, North Somerset on Friday Sept 2nd at 2.30pm. All very welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers in Alec's memory can be made to BRACE www.alzheimers-brace.org Any enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care Seaford, 01323 490733
Donald Elliott
Donald passed peacefully away at Southmead Hospital on the 16th August 2022, aged 86 years. Who will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A funeral Service will be held at St Augustine's Catholic Church, Downend on Friday 16th September at 11.00am, followed by a cremation service at Westerleigh Crematorium at 12.30pm Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation c/o F Woodruff Funeral Directors. 2 High Street, Winterbourne
Ann Jennifer Dunsford
Passed peacefully away on the 8th August 2022. Much loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Ann's funeral service will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium on Friday 2nd September at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ann for Cancer Research UK may be given on the day.
Diana Dixon Phillip
(Mole) (Moomin) Beloved Mum, grandmother and friend. Sadly passed away July 7th. Will be forever loved and missed. Funeral 25th August at Memorial Woodlands.
Donald Percy Curry
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 18th August 2022 aged 90 years. Donald will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Rosemary and by Adrian, Heather, Rowan, Tanya and Jules. A funeral service will be held on Friday 2nd September 2022, 10.00am at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only and donations to Marie Curie and St. Peter's Hospice may be sent c/o Arthur E. Davey & Sons Ltd, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea BS48 2DS. Tel: 01275-852307.
Died on Thursday 18th August 2022. In loving memory of Donald - my brother - my rock all through life. I shall miss you but you are at peace now - sleeping in God's garden of rest with Mum, Dad, Joan and Nancy. Lots of love from your loving sister June and your nieces Rosanne and Sally and her family Pete, Josh & Nat. We will remember you always. xxx
Patricia May Warren
Patricia sadly passed away on 04/08/2022, aged 83 years. Will be sorely missed by Husband David, sons Mark, Darren and Craig and daughter Tracey, and all her beloved family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Monday 5th September at South Bristol Crematorium at 10.30am. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Patricia in favour of Cancer Research UK Any Enquiries please call R Davies & Son 143 Church Road Bishopsworth BS13 8JZ Tele 0117964 1133
Noel Rex Osborne
Ex-Bristol Rolls Royce, Aero Engine Division Passed away peacefully, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Vivienne Eunice Osborne, much loved dad of Richard and April, a dear grandad and great-grandad. The Funeral service will take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel on Tuesday 6th September at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for Alzheimer's Society may be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, 50 High Street, Stonehouse GL10 2NA or online at https://noelosborne.muchloved.com/
Dennis Martin
Of Yatton, Auckland NZ & Whitehall, Bristol. Passed away peacefully 14th August 2022 aged 91. The wonderful patriarch of the large and loving family he created with the love of his life, Diane. Den lived a long life full of positivity, achievement and laughter. A great sportsman and sage who was generous in both word and deed to literally anyone he encountered. Greatly loved, liked and respected. He wouldn't want us to be sad because he's gone. He'd want us to wear a smile as broad as his when we remember him and the many stories of his travels and experiences. Remembrance Service 11:30am, Friday 9th September at Weston Crematorium, Ebdon Road; followed by a Remembrance Reception (the details of which will be shared at the service). Family flowers only please however donations would be welcome to westonhospicecare.org.uk 01934 423900.
Carol Ann Luxton
Passed peacefully away on Thursday 18th August 2022 aged 81 A very much loved mum, nan and great nanny who will be sadly missed, but so fondly remembered by all. A very special lady who gave so much throughout her life, but asked for very little. Now reunited with dad. The Funeral will be held at Woodlands Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium on Friday 23rd September at 13.45 Family flowers only. Donations can be made on the day to Alzheimer's Research UK. James House, 2 Cossham Street, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9EN
Brenda Lilian Jeremy
Passed away on Sunday 14th August, aged 82 years. A much-loved Mum, Nan, Sister and Auntie. Brenda will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Karen and all the family. Funeral service to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Tuesday 6th September from 11:45am All welcome to attend. Family flowers only but donations may be made in Brenda's memory to British Heart Foundation on the day. C/O H.G. Harris Funeral Directors, 2a Victoria Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 5JS.
John Goddard
Passed away at Southmead Hospital on the 14th June 2022 aged 91 years. Enquiries to R Davies & Son Telephone 0117 9424039
Geoffrey Eric Clough
Passed away peacefully 13th August 2022 at the BRI aged 84 years. Will be sadly missed by family & friends. Funeral Service will take place on Friday 16th September, South Bristol Crematorium at 11.15am. Donations for R.N.L.I may be given on the day or sent via his memorial page at www.bristolfunerals.co.uk Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1DJ Telephone 0117 966 3268
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