Every week people across Bristol share the loss of their most beloved family members online and in the paper. It is a way of marking their loss, and also spreading the message about their relative or friend's passing with people they may have lost touch with over the years.
It also serves as a place for people to send messages to the family without potentially intruding by contacting them directly. And of course it is away of sharing any details about funerals so people who wish to pay their respects may do so.
The below death and funeral announcements were all posted between August 13 and August 19. If you wish to make a funeral announcement of your own in the Bristol Post, or ur sister titles, you may do so at funeral-notices.co.uk
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Susan Genetia Holpin (nee Betty)
Peacefully at Olive Tree Care Home on the 8th of August 2022 after a long illness bravely borne, Susan aged 80 years passed away. Beloved wife of the late Ron. Devoted mother of Donna and Daryl. Adored mother-in-law of Nigel and Gill. Cherished Grandmother of Daniel and Charlie. Deeply missed by her extended family and many friends. Funeral Service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium (Woodland Chapel) on Wednesday 31st August 2022 at 13.00pm. All flowers are welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Air Ambulance UK. Following the Service, you are cordially invited to join the family at Little Stoke Social Club, BS34 6DN for refreshments and to pay tribute to Sue's life. All enquiries to Graham Palmer & Co. Funeral Directors on 0117 947 0776
Alan Holly
(Bean) Alan sadly passed away suddenly at home on Thursday August, 4. Beloved husband to Christine. Cherished dad to Jenna and Kye. Wonderful grandad to Ethan and Eva. A very popular man, loved by so many and will be missed greatly. Always smiling and generous and will always be remembered for his long conversations! Funeral service to take place on Monday 5th September 2pm at St.Paul's Church, Southville Road, Bristol, BS3 1AS. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made on the day or inadvance to Bristol and Weston Hospital Charity
Maureen Bruder nee O'Neill
('Mo') Our dear sister Maureen passed away in Bristol on 1 August 2022 after a short illness, age 69. Dear mother to Alison and Paul, loving grandmother to Lucas, Jacob and Ruby. Growing up in Garston, never forgotten by her siblings, Eileen and Jackie, the late Terry, Teresa and Pat, and all her nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 17 August, 12:30pm, Springwood Crematorium, Allerton. Messages to undertakers: Co-op Funeralcare, Garston 0151-427 4825.
Tim Graham
(Timmy) Gone but will never be forgotten. A character full of wit and charm. Time to say goodbye dad love Jaci, Mandy, Tracey and Penny xxxx
Dennis John Fielding
Dennis was born on the 8th May 1956, he sadly passed away on the 7th August 2022. Late of Lawrence Weston, Bristol. He will be greatly missed especially by his family. His funeral service will be held at Canford Crematorium on Wednesday 24th August 2022 at 12 noon. Donations in memory of Dennis will be collected on the day for NHS Blood and Transplant Charity Fund. Any enquiries to Brunel Funeral Directors, 3 Concorde Drive, Bristol BS10 6PZ. Telephone 0117 374 2002
Doreen Margaret Deas (nee Crewe)
Passed away peacefully on 26th July 2022 at Rosewood House Residential Home aged 90. Wife of the late John Lawrence Deas, now at peace together. Mother of David, Jackie and Andrew and Grandmother of Christopher Jon and Anna, will be sadly missed. The funeral service will take place at Canford Crematorium on 24th August 2022 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only. Enquiries to R Davies & Son, 381 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8TN
Margaret Susan Fish
Passed away on Friday 29th July 2022 at Ferndown Manor Nursing Home. Dearly loved Sister of Eddie and David Nix and dear Sister In Law to Vic's Sister Lindy as well as Aunt to Alex, Bridget, Rebecca and Sarah. Margaret will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Harbour View Crematorium at Lytchett Minster, Poole on Tuesday 23rd August at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations to either The MS Society or Cats Protection may be made online via www.tapperfuneralservice.co.uk.
Jean Margaret Thomas
Sadly passed away 8th August 2022 Aged 88. Funeral Service to be held on Monday 3rd October at 11.15 am at South Bristol Crematorium Family Flowers only Donations if desired for Blind Veterans Uk May be given on the day or sent c/o Thomas Davis 57 Sandy Park Road Brislington Bristol BS4 3PQ
Stanley Albert Olby
Passed away on 5 August 2022, aged 88 years. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter-in-law Brenda, the rest of his family and friends. Sleep tight granddad and give Peg and Barry a cuddle from us, lots of love Nicola, Lucy and their families. Funeral service to be held at South Bristol crematorium on Tuesday 30 August at 12.45pm. All welcome, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to 'Marie Curie' c/o F. H. Halliday and Son, 115 High Street, Portishead BS20 6PT. (01275) 842120
Josephine Norrish
Jo died at Southmead Hospital on July 31st following a tragic accident earlier that morning. She was the loving Wife, much loved by Husband Chris, Mother of Angus, Mother-in-law of Liz, and Grandmother to Caroline and Peter. Cremation for family only at Weston Super Mare, Ebdon Road followed by a Thanksgiving Service for her life of 85 years at Clevedon Methodist Church, Kenn Road, Clevedon, BS21 6LH on Monday 12th September at 2:00pm. All welcome. No flowers please and donations kindly accepted in Jo's memory for Farm Africa. R G Rawlings CO-OP FuneralCare 5 Woodlands Road Clevedon North Somerset BS21 7QD
Edric Harry James Edwards
(Eddie) of Wedmore passed peacefully away at home on 2nd August 2022 aged 97 years. Much loved Uncle of Lynn, Claire, Stuart and Chloe, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Monday 5th September at 11.30am. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Guide Dogs for the Blind may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF. Telephone 01934 742885
Alan Lovall Dalton
Passed away suddenly on August 10th 2022, aged 80 years. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Donations for Children's Hospice South West are being accepted in memory of Alan by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565
Pat Carter
Of Portishead, passed peacefully away, after a short illness, at Southmead Hospital on Tuesday 9th August 2022. Funeral Service at Canford Crematorium on Wednesday 31st August at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for The R.N.L.I. may be forwarded to F. H. Halliday and Son, 115 High Street, Portishead BS20 6PT. (01275) 842120
Nigel Williams
Of Henley, beloved husband of Kay, Dad and Grandad, passed peacefully away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 10th August 2022. The funeral service is to be held at St Andrew's Church, High Ham at midday on 31st August 2022. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for St Margaret's Hospice and Children's Hospice South West may be forwarded to A J Wakely & Sons Ltd 7 West Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 9AA 01460 52576
Jo Sandiford, nee Weir
(Mary Josephine) of Burnham-on-Sea, passed peacefully away on August 10th, 2022, aged 79 years. Much loved Wife of the late Philip, and Mum of the late Derek. The funeral service takes place at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Wednesday, August 31st at 11.00 am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Somerset Unit for Radiotherapy Equipment (S.U.R.E) may be given online at ashleyedwards.co.uk or sent to Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors 10 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AF. Telephone 01278 794304
Kenneth George Richards
27/5/1932 - 3/8/2022 Aged 90 years Passed away at home with his family around him. Sadly missed by Pat, his wife of 62 years. Daughter Tracey, Son Kevin, Daughter in law Jill, Grandchildren Josh, Sarah, her partner Will & Cassie the dog. In keeping with Ken's wishes, a direct cremation has already taken place. Donations can be made to St Peter's Hospice.
Reverend Robert Mills
(Mills, Rev Bob), passed away peacefully at home on 25th of July. Minister of Keynsham Baptist Church from 1979 to 1987 and then Bristol City Centre Chaplain until his retirement in 2009. There will be a thanksgiving service celebrating his life and work on 3rd October at 2 pm at Keynsham Baptist Church to which all are warmly invited
Donald McPhail
(Don) Passed peacefully away at home on Monday 15th of August. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and all that knew him. Funeral to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 1st of September at 1.30pm. Flowers can be sent care of Coop Funeralcare, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9JR, and donations can be left at the service for St Peters Hospice. All Welcome.
Eillen Hutchings (Née Tripp)
Jenny, Gill, Katy and Hayley wish to thank everyone who attended Mum's funeral service, to all those who expressed their condolences and shared their memories of her. Also for the many donations received for The Macmillan Nurses and St Margaret's. Special thanks the staff at Beaufort House for their kindness and support which was a great comfort to the family during a very difficult time, and to Ashley Edwards for arranging the funeral service. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of thanks.
Patricia Mary Hodges
Passed away peacefully on 11th August 2022 aged 92. Wife of Kenneth Joseph, now at peace together. Mother of Ken, David and Brian. She will be very much missed by all her family and everyone who knew her. Funeral service will be at Canford Crematorium on Tuesday 30th August at 3.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Patricia may be given to support the work of St Peters Hospice - www.stpetershospice.org Enquiries to: R Davies & Son 381 Gloucester Road BS7 8TN 0117 9424039
Robert John Hale
(Bob) Bob sadly passed away at Edgemont View Nursing Home on the 31st of July 2022. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. His funeral will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Woodland Chapel on the 2nd of September at 14:30. Donations in lieu of flowers to the PDSA. Roy Preddy Funeral Directors 2 Cossham Street Mangotsfield BS16 9EN
Carol Groves
Passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of Peter. Adored Mother and Grandmother. Greatly missed and fondly remembered. Funeral service to take place at Haycombe Crematorium, Top Chapel on Thursday 1st September 2022 at 2pm. Smart casual dress. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Dorothy House Hospice. Co-Op Funeralcare 24 High Street Keynsham Bristol BS311DQ
George Henry Cotterell
Passed away peacefully on 6th August 2022 aged 90. Husband of Shirley, now at peace together. Father of Debbie, Father-in-law to Tony. Grandfather of Charlie and Zara. He will be very much missed by all his family and everyone who knew him. Funeral service will take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Tuesday 13th September at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of George may be given to support the work of Brace - www.alzheimers-brace.org Enquires to R Davies & Son 381 Gloucester Road, BS7 8TN Tel - 0117 9424039
Anne Elizabeth Butler nee McNamara
Passed peacefully away on 29th July 2022 at Dearbourne Manor aged 92 years. Wife of the late Frank Butler, now at peace together. Mother of Jackie, Helen, Mary and the late Michael Butler Grandmother of Louise, Richard, Rachel, Katrina, Matthew, Nicky & Jamie Great Grandmother to Eight Great Grand Children The Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 7th September 2022 at Our Lady of the Rosary, Lawrence Weston, 12 noon Followed by Burial at Shirehampton Cemetery Family Flowers only but Donations in Memory of Anne may be given to Dementia UK. R.Davies & Son Funeral Directors 2 Pembroke Road Shirehampton, Bristol. BS11 9SQ 0117 982 3188
The Reverend Hilary Mary Blancharde
Associate priest of Horfield Parish Church, Bristol, died on 5th of August 2022. Before ordination she worked as Area Secretary for USPG, first in Wales then Southwest England and was able to travel the World. She was a lifelong Anglican, a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother. May she Rest in Peace. Funeral to be held at Horfield Parish Church, BS7 8SP at 10am on Friday 2nd September. Any queries to R Davies & Son, 63 Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3AD. Tel. 0117 9628954
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