Mourning the empty space left behind by a loved one is hard. And whether you choose to cry in silence or be comforted by close friends and family, bereavement is never an easy thing to go through.
So, every week people across the Bristol area pen their heartfelt tributes in the Bristol Post and on Bristol Live in the form of death and funeral notices.
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We have compiled a list from May 7 until May 13 that is filled with warm, loving messages written and posted by family, friends and acquaintances. Anyone who wishes to send a tribute to a relative or friend, find out funeral details or leave donations in memory of any of the people featured in the following list, can visit the Funeral Notice website.
Clive Victor Bailey
Passed away peacefully on April, 12, at Great Western Hospital, Swindon, aged 63. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. The funeral service is at Malmesbury Abbey on Friday, May 20 at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for, Wiltshire Air Ambulance, may be sent c/o Matthews Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, 7 Burnham Road, Malmesbury, SN16 0BQ. Tel: 01666 822216.
Robert Norton Jones (Bob)
Died peacefully at home on May 4, aged 85. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Haycombe Crematorium, Top Chapel on Thursday, May 19 at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations in Bob's memory for MacMillan Cancer Support are being accepted by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Walter Marshall (Walt)
Passed away peacefully on April 23, aged 85. A much-loved Brother and Uncle, he will be greatly missed. The funeral service will be held at St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke on Thursday, May 26 at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke are being accepted in Walt's memory by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna. Telephone 01275 332565.
Robert John Masters
Passed away peacefully on April 19, aged 84. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral at Holy Trinity Church, Dilton Marsh on Tuesday, May 17 at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations to Wiltshire Air Ambulance may be made c/o Elizabeth Snell & Family Independent Funeral Service, Cote House, 51 Timbrell Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8PN. Please make cheques payable to the charity.
Iris May Penney (Paul)
The wife of the late Christopher passed away peacefully on April 28, aged 87. She is much-loved and will be sadly missed by her family & friends. A service to celebrate Iris' life will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday, May 24 at 10.30am. Flowers or donations in memory of Iris for Cancer Research UK may be made online at www.irispenney.muchloved.com or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945.
Colin Smart
Died on April 27, aged 82. Lovingly remembered by Jo, William, Tom, Richard and families. He will be sadly missed. Donations if desired for Parkinson's UK are being accepted in memory of Colin by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna. Telephone 01275 332565.
Pete Wedmore
A much-loved husband of Carol, father, brother and grandfather of seven. Passed away on April 29, aged 60. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service at St Michael & All Angels Church, Dinder on Monday, May 23 at 11.30 am, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired for St Margaret's Hospice, Yeovil c/o E Emery & Sons, Funeral Directors, Oakhill BA3 5BG. Tel 01749 840350.
Adrian Flay (Ade)
Passed away a year ago on May 8. As the Angels called your name and took you up to Heaven, it broke our hearts to lose you, a piece of us went with you. Until we meet again, another star in Heaven is shining bright each night. You will always be remembered, in each and every way, that you were not only my friend but my rock and my husband and a brother to Martin. Always in our thoughts. From loving Wife Sorrinda and family and Brother Martin, Sue and family xxx.
Anthony John Beeson
Anthony of Coombe Dingle, Bristol died aged 73 died on April 1 following a heart attack; former well known and deeply respected fine art librarian at Bristol Central Library, classical iconographer, author, lecturer and expert model dinosaur designer. His wealth of knowledge was of benefit to many and he will be missed by all. Details of a Celebration of Anthony's Life will follow.
Richard John Croucher (Dick)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, aged 73. The funeral service is to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel, on Thursday, May 19 at 2.30pm. No flowers please, donations if desired for the National Trust, Plant A Tree, may be sent c/o L J Guyan 12 Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2JA.
Martin Thomas
Passed away one year ago today. Always loved, remembered & never forgotten. Love Pat, Kelly, Adrian & family. X
Benjamin Philip Pontifex Curtoys
Died peacefully on April 25, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Barbara; beloved father of Lucy, Julian and Jonathan; devoted grandfather of Lydia, Harry and Isobel. Thanksgiving service May 28 at 2pm in All Saints' Church, Amberley, Glos; a celebration of life Mawdesley, Lancs 6th August. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, to Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust or Dementia UK. Tributes can be registered at www.benjamincurtoys.muchloved.com Further details Hayley Owen Funeral Directors 01904 792525.
Philip John Fowler
He called Home on Sunday, April 10, aged 85 years. The funeral service to take place at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington, BA14 6HL on Tuesday, May 17 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, If desired will be given to Smile Train' (cleft Palates for children).
Gladys Margaret Knight (Tylee)
Gladys passed away peacefully at home on April 27, aged 102. A much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Our Dearest Mum you were an inspiration to us and we'll all miss you so very much. The funeral is to be held at All Saints Church, Easter Compton, on Tuesday, May 31 at 2.30 pm. A short committal service is to be held at Canford Crematorium (attended by family members only), followed by refreshments at Hallen Village Hall & Recreation Centre, Moorhouse Lane, Hallen BS10 7RU. All welcome. Flowers or donations in memory of Gladys to the Meningitis Research Foundation.
Hilda Grace Melhuish
Our Dear Mum, Twenty Six Years Today. With dad, sons David (Mel), Charlie, Christopher, and daughter Carol. Loved and Missed Today and Every Day. May God Bless You All. Your loving Sons Cliff, Rog.
Ruth Eileen Saunders
Ruth sadly passed away on Wednesday, April 27, aged 96. A much-loved mother to Andrew and Jeremy. Ruth's funeral service will be at 12.30 pm on Monday, June 6, at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in memory of Ruth to Marie Curie. All enquiries to R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors Tel: 0117 956 6774.
Colin Dickinson
Colin, I miss you so so much. Two years of tears. God bless, love you. Sheila X
Sidney John Gait
Sadly passed away at home on April, 6, aged 90 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Rose. Will be sorely missed by his beloved family. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, May 18 at South Bristol Crematorium at 1.30 pm. All Welcome. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Sidney in favour of St. Peters Hospice, a collection after the service.
Brian Keith Huggins
Passed away on April 22, aged 91 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at St Francis Church, Nailsea on Wednesday, May 25 at 11.15 am. Family flowers only please, but donations would be warmly received for Cancer Research UK c/o www.aedavey.co.uk
Philip Jenkins
Jinx, it is with the greatest sadness that I have to announce my dearest husband, Philip Jenkins, passed peacefully away at home on May 1, after a long battle with Grade 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma having first been diagnosed in January 2016. Reunited with our darling son Jonathan and his wife Sarah. Forever in our hearts, his loving wife Rosemary and daughter Michelle, Colin and grandson James xxxx.
Stuart Clive Meyrick
Passed away at home on April 23, aged 79, after a short illness. A much-loved husband, dad and grandad. The funeral service is on Thursday, May 26 at 2 pm, Christchurch, Clevedon. Family flowers only. There will be an opportunity for donations in lieu at the church.
Sheila Boyce
Passed peacefully away on April 27. A loving mother of Phillip, Mortimer, Peter, Charles and Trevor. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 24 2022 at St Stephen's Church Southmead BS10 6DP at 11am. Followed by a burial at Mayhill Cemetery Badminton Road BS36 6UY. Any enquiries to Brunel Funeral Directors 0117 374 2002.
Joan Higgins
Passed away peacefully on April 27 after a short illness, aged 89 . She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service at Mendip Crematorium is on Monday, May 16 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for St Margaret's (Somerset) Hospice may be made online in the box below or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY.
Simon Brooks
Died peacefully at home on May 1, aged 91 surrounded by his family. A beloved husband of Helen, father to Vicky, Emma and Adam and proud grandfather to eight grandchildren. A Service of Thanksgiving is to be held at St Mary's Church, Leigh Woods, Bristol on Monday, June 27 at 11.30am. No flowers please but donations to St Peter's Hospice or Young Bristol. All enquiries to Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville, Bristol, BS31DJ, Tel: 0117 966 3268.
Frederick Colston Brooks
Passed away peacefully on April 14 at the BRI aged 94. He is greatly missed by his family Isabella, Richard, David, Lucy, Kate and Mitchell. Funeral service and cremation will take place on Thursday, May 19 at South Bristol Crematorium at 3pm Charity donations for the Gurkha Welfare Trust may be left in the retiring collection or sent c/o Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1DJ 0117 966 3268.
Dorothy Vera Cooper
Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, May 10, aged 98. She will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Reunited with her beloved husband Doug and daughter Lynda. A funeral service is to take place on Tuesday, May 24 at 3.15pm at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel. Family flowers only but donations may be made to Cancer Research UK c/o H G Harris, Cavendish House, 2a Victoria Street, Staple Hill, BS16 5JS.
David Court (Dave)
Passed peacefully away on May 8, aged 71. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A funeral service will be held at Mendip Crematorium, Shepton Mallet on Monday 30th May 2022, at 12:30 pm. Donations if desired for Alzheimer's Research UK, c/o E Emery & Sons, Funeral Directors, Oakhill BA3 5BG. Tel: 01749 840350.
Marilyn Elizabeth Crompton
It has been 10 years since you passed away and you are forever in all our thoughts.
Robert Nigel Dean
A beloved Son of Father Ron and late mother Diana, brother of Deborah and Darren, much loved dad to Charlotte, Melissa, Harriet and Pollyanna and adored Grandad to Teddy. Rob will be hugely missed by all his family and friends, a larger than life character who dearly loved his family, life and music.
Please join the family in celebrating Rob's life on Tuesday, May 31 at 12.30pm at Westerleigh Crematorium (Waterside Chapel) followed by the Berkeley Arms Canonbury Street, Berkeley GL13 9BG. Bright clothes/Hawaiian shirts to be worn to boast Rob's love for The Beach Boys. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Jessie May Children's Hospice at Home Charity. All enquiries to E C Alderwick & Son Ltd 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG Tele: 0117 935 3746.
Marjorie Derwent-Scott
A remembrance service will take place on Sunday, May 22 at 11am, at The Lord Mayor's Chapel, Bristol. Friends welcome.
Tony Dyer
Passed away peacefully at Greenhill House, Cheddar on Friday, April 29, aged 91. Dearly loved by wife Jill and proud father and grandfather of Jane, Ian, Joe, Heather and Lucy. The funeral service is at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium, Wednesday, May 18 at 4.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimer's Research UK c/o Keith C Britton & Son Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA.
Mary Jane Matthews
One year ago today. We all miss you so much every day. Until we meet again. With love, husband Eddie, daughter Christine, son-in-Law David and family xx
John Martin Rutter (Known as Martin)
Passed peacefully away on Friday, April 29, aged 88. He will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service is to take place on Monday, May 16 at 1pm, All Saints' Church, Winterbourne Down. All welcome to attend and please wear colourful clothing. Family flowers only but donations may be made in Martin's memory to Cancer Research UK c/o F Woodruff Funeral Services, 2 High Street, Winterbourne, BS36 1JN.
Sylvia Joan Trace
Died peacefully at Redfield Lodge Care Home on May 3, aged 86. The funeral service is to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium (Woodland Chapel) on Tuesday, May 24 at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries to E C Alderwick & Son Ltd 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG Tele: 0117 935 3746.
Paul Frederick Whitaker
Four long years have passed, and you are still loved and missed so very much. Each day is so sad and so very lonely. All my love, Jane.
Geoff Sellek
Sadly passed away peacefully at home on April 29. His funeral service will be held at Canford Crematorium on Monday, May 30 at 11.15am. Afterwards at Manor Farm Social Club. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Peter's Hospice and the British Heart Foundation. Any enquiries to Brunel Funeral Directors, 3 Concorde Drive, Bristol, BS10 6PZ. Tel: 0117 374 2002.
June Elizabeth Crowe
It is with great sadness we announce the death of June Elizabeth Crowe of Henleaze, Bristol, on Friday, April 29. She will be missed enormously by her loving family and many friends. The funeral Mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Church, 28 Grange Court Rd, Bristol BS9 4DR on Tuesday 7th June at 2pm. Family flowers only, please.
Steven Evans
Passed away at home on April 25. His funeral service will take place on Wednesday, June 1 at Canford Crematorium at 10am. Donations in memory of Steve will be collected for Cancer Research. Any enquiries to Brunel Funeral Directors 3 Concorde Drive Bristol BS10 6PZ Tel: 0117 374 002.
Margaret Gegorzik
Mum, we lost you a year ago today, but forever in our thoughts. Love Roger, Gill, Katie and Families.
Mark Neil Hendy
Passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, April 20, aged 50. A much-loved son to Colin and Elsie and brother to Angela. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel on Tuesday, June 7 at 11.30am. Donations in lieu of flowers will be in aid of Diabetes UK and can be made either online or at the service.
Grace Larcombe
Ten years ago on May 15, my beloved Mum passed away. Your face is always with us mum, your voice we would love to hear, your smile we will always remember, of a mum we loved so dear. Goodnight, God bless Love Christine and Martyn xx.
Betty Edith Osmond
Sadly passed away at Gloucester Royal Hospital aged 75. A much-loved wife of Michael, mother to John and David, beloved Nan and Great Nan. Betty will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her funeral will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on May 27 at 1.30pm. Flowers welcome. Donations in her memory are being collected for Gloucester Royal Hospital and can be sent care of Ernest Cocks & Sons, 47 Seymour Road, Gloucester GL1 5PS.
Sybil Margaret Sheaman
Passed peacefully away on April 26, aged 92. She will be sadly missed but happily remembered by all her family and friends. A service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Wednesday, May 25 at 3.45pm, cheerful dress, please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to RSPCA. Please email Sybil's son John at john.shearman@yahoo.co.uk if you are planning to attend.
Brian Waddell
Passed away peacefully at home on April 24, aged 89. Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Service Weston-super-Mare Crematorium Wednesday, May 25 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Peter's Hospice c/o Keith C. Britton & Son, Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA.
Derek Martin Wilkins-Smith
Formerly of Warmley Derek passed away at home on April 26 aged 77. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Claire and all his loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 30 at St Barnabas Church, Warmley at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Derek for St Barnabas Church, Warmley may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield, 0117 9562834.
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