Bereavement is the mourning of a loved one that has passed and even though they remain close to our hearts, the emptiness left behind can still be difficult to comprehend.
And although it can be of comfort to many to share their grief by paying their respects to those they have lost - saying farewell is never easy in times of despair.
So, every week, people across the Bristol area can pen their heartfelt tributes on the Bristol Post, in newspapers and online, in the form of death and funeral notices.
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We have compiled a list from April 29 until May 6 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 Notices website.
James Henry Caines
Jim sadly passed away on Tuesday, April 19 aged 93. A beloved husband to Rita and cherished dad to Julie, Vivienne and Theresa. Adored grandad and great grandad who will lovingly be remembered and greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral details Monday, May 23 Service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium 3 pm. All welcome. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Dementia UK in memory of Jim R Davies & Son, 10 Gilda Parade, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9HY.
Norma Housom
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16 aged 90. A beloved wife of the late John Hounsom, and much-loved mother to Kevin, Angela, Kathryn and Andrew. Grandmother to Christopher and great-grandmother to Violet and John. She is reunited with her identical twin, the late Janette Reed.
Thank you to the team at Robinson House for their kindness and care. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 2.15 pm at South Bristol Crematorium. Donations to Alzheimer's Society and British Heart Foundation can be sent c/o Hengrove Funeralcare, 513 Wells Road, BS14 9AL.
Arthur Ivor Johnson
Passed away peacefully on March 27, 2022, at Southmead Hospital aged 86 years. A much-loved Husband of Maureen, father to Nick and father in Law to Lynne. He will be missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel Wednesday, May 11 at 13:45. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to the Bristol Heart Institute.
Adrian Martin Millard
He suddenly passed away at home on April 17, 2022, with his wife by his side. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A service to celebrate Adrian's life will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Tuesday, May 10 at 1.30 pm. Adrian's family have requested that Adrian's favourite colour blue be worn in some form. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance may be made online (via funeral-notices.co.uk) or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY.
Keith Patten
Died peacefully away on April 19. His funeral will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday, May 9 at 3:45 pm. Any enquiries to Brunel Funeral Directors Tel: 0117 374 2002.
Margaret Stella Timbrell
Peacefully passed away at Silver Trees Care Home on Sunday, April 10 aged 90 years. Reunited with Paul Tracey Timbrell. She will be greatly missed by Tina and William, Neil & Elaine and Martyn, Caitlin & Jayden. Funeral Service to be held at Canford Crematorium on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:15 am. All Welcome. All Enquiries to R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors 0117 9641133.
Audrey Webb (Palmer)
Dear mum, it's been six years without you. But your legacy of love, wisdom, morality and fun lives on. Missed and loved always mum, being just a memory away, as we journey through life on our way back home to you. David, Kevin, Steven, Martin, Dionne and families xxxxxx.
Gordon Hubert Coombes (Shaver)
Coombes of Bridgwater formerly of Moorlynch passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 18 aged 85 years. A dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Monday, May 16 at noon. Family flowers only, donations, if desired for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, can be made online at www.mfranksandsons.co.uk (announcements) or cheques payable to the charity can be forwarded to M Franks & Sons, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.
Andrew Ball
Died peacefully at home with his wife by his side, aged 66 years. A beloved Husband of Caroline, a much-loved dad to Charlotte and Samantha and stepfather to Thomas and Louise. Grandad to Alfie and Freddie, Noah and Zach and Finley and Remie. He will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday, May 9 at 10.30 am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The Bristol Heart Institute and The ICU at The Royal United Hospital, Bath in memory of Andrew by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna. Telephone 01275 332565
Dr David Burman
Passed away peacefully at home on April 11, aged 95. A retired Consultant at Bristol Children's Hospital. A beloved husband of the late Evelyn Burman. A much-loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at St Andrew's Church, Chew Magna on Friday, May 20 at 11.30 am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Bristol Children's Hospital are being accepted in memory of David by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna. Telephone 01275 332565.
Sally Anne Cooksley
She passed away on April 17, aged 71. A much-loved wife of the late Raymond John, mother of George, Lucy, Kate and William, grandmother of William, Eleanor, Sophie, Arthur, Daniel and Jack, and sister of Wendy who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The funeral service is to be held at St. Benedict's Church, Glastonbury on Friday 13th May at 10.30 am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to The Lullaby Trust, may be made online (via funeral-notices.co.uk) or may be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY.
Michael Arthur Thomas Puddy
Died peacefully away at Holywell Nursing Home after a long illness on April 23, aged 85. A loving and much-loved husband, father and grandfather. A private family burial followed by a service of Thanksgiving to take place on Thursday, May 12 in St. Andrew's Church, Burnham-on-Sea at 12.45 p.m. All who wish to attend the Service are welcome. Donations if desired to benefit The Encephalitis Society. All enquiries to Macbeth Funeral Services 4 Regent Street, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1AX Telephone: 01278 497463.
Eileen Greenwood
Died on May 1, 1992. 30 long years have passed but we still love and miss you so very much. God Bless. All our love Bob, Sheila and Nick x x x.
Barbara Ann Warren
Our dearly beloved Barbara has gone from all her pain to rest in heaven on Wednesday, April 27, aged 71. She will be sadly missed by her husband Tony, daughter Belinda and sons Antony and Paul. Funeral Service to take place at St Mary and St James Church Lockleaze on Monday, June 6 at 11.30 Thereafter at Canford Crematorium at 12.45. All enquiries to R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors 381 Gloucester Road Bristol Tel: 0117 9424 039.
Patricia Gwendoline MayBECKPassed away Thursday 21st April, aged 86 years. Funeral service to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium in The Woodland Chapel on Monday, May 16th at 1.00 pm Donations for the Stroke Association may be sent C/o L J Guyan 12 Charlton Rd, Keynsham BS31 2JA
Roy Bruce Britton
Dearest dad, six years have passed since we lost you. You are still sadly missed but forever in our hearts. Stephen, Mary, Chris and all the Family xxxx.
Michael John Hood
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on April 21, aged 86 years. Michael will be sadly missed by Angela, Jane & family. The funeral service is to take place at St Peter's Church, Bishopsworth, followed by a committal at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday, June 7 at 10.30 am. Family flowers only; donations if desired in memory of Michael towards St Peters Hospice and Diabetes UK, may be given on the day or sent c/o Thomas Davis Funeral Directors 21-23 Gloucester Road North Filton Bristol BS7 0SH Tel: 01179 312 212.
Terry Michael Beese
Died peacefully at home on April 11, aged 76. He will be sadly missed by his wife Sally, son Neil, Claire, the granddaughters and all the family. A funeral service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday, May 9 at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only but donations will be warmly received for The British Heart Foundation and can be made online at www.aedavey.co.uk or sent c/o Arthur E Davey & Sons, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS48 2DS. Tel 01275 85230.
Jennie, May Howard
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26 aged 88. Service of Thanksgiving to be held at St John's Church Keynsham on Monday, May 9 at noon. No flowers please, any donations for the Royal United Hospital Forever Friends Appeal may be sent c/o L J Guyan, 12 Charlton Rd, Keynsham, BS31 2JA.
Doreen Jessie Marsh (Jess)
Passed peacefully away on Saturday, March 23 aged 87. She will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 12 at 1:45 pm at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel. All are welcome to attend. Family flowers only but donations in Jess's memory may be made to British Heart Foundation C/O F Woodruff Funeral Services, 2 High Street, Winterbourne, BS36 1JN Tel: 01454 773776.
Helen Tyson-Lewis
Passed away on April 8 aged 40, after the passing of her mother Gaynor in December 2021, aged 66. She will be much-loved and forever missed by her partner and stepdad Pete, also family, work friends and everyone who knew her. The funeral will take place at Canford Crematorium, W.O.T. on May 13 at noon.
Robert Ernest Ma Baggs (Rob)
Robert died peacefully on April 11. He is dearly loved by all his family. The funeral service will be at Westerleigh Crematorium on May 17 at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Mencap.
Michael Ronald Dick
Mike passed away on April 26 aged 64. He was a wonderful and kind man who changed so many lives for the better. He lit up every room with his cheeky and infectious grin, his stories and his love of life. The funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Kingswood, Bristol on Monday, May 16 at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Mike for St Peter's Hospice may be given on the day or sent c/o Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield. Tel: 0117 9562834.
Christine Gambles
Sadly passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 27 surrounded by her family. She will be dearly missed by daughter Liz, her husband Paul and granddaughters Daisy and Amy. A funeral service will be held at Canford Crematorium on Thursday, May noon. For any enquiries please contact Brunel Independent Funeral Directors on 0117 374 2002.
Cornelius Henry Sullivan (Con)
The family of Con Sullivan are sad to announce his passing on Thursday, April 14. His funeral will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday, May 20 at noon. Following the service, a celebration will be held at Red catch Community Gardens, BS4 2RD. Con's family hope you can join them to honour his incredible 93 years of life.
Michael Couzen
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 2 aged 97. A beloved Husband of Janice. Dear Father of Natalie and David. He will be sadly missed by us all. The funeral service is to take place at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday, May 3 at 3 pm. All enquiries via Co-op Funeralcare, 102 High Street, Nailsea. BS48 1AH. Tel: 01275852038.
Daniel Roy George Davies
Our family announce the tragic passing of Daniel Davies, age just 16, who was sadly taken from us on 17 April 2022. He was such an amazing boy with an amazing personality and had the world wrapped around his little finger. He will be missed so much by his Mum Sam, sister Beckey, his beautiful girlfriend Kasha, and the rest of the family and friends. The funeral will take place at Westerleigh Crematorium Waterside Chapel on Saturday, May 21 at 11 am. Motorcycles and mopeds are invited to join the funeral procession, which will assemble at Coop Funeralcare, Unit 10, Warmley Business Park, Crown Way, Warmley, BS30 8FR at 9.10 am. All welcome.
John Augustine Kirwan
John passed away peacefully on April 24 at Southmead Hospital, aged 70. He will be much missed by his sister Hannah, brother William, sister-in-law Sue, niece Kerry & Ben, great-nephew Jack and great-niece Ophelia. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, May 31 at Canford Crematorium at 1.30 pm. Donations in memory of John for Barnardo's may be given on the day or sent c/o R. Davies & Son, 63 Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3AD.
Bradley Lewis LEWIS (Brad)
Sadly passed away on March 26, aged 22. Brad will be missed by all of his family and friends. A funeral service is to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium Waterside Chapel on Friday, May 20 at 2 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Brad for MIND can be given on the day.
John Lewis
It's been 4 lonely years and this year would have been your 92nd birthday. Love your wife, Dot.
Ian Reginald Charles Mccaulder
Died peacefully aged 89 on May 2. A much-loved husband of Frances (deceased) and father to Elaine, Charlie and Ruth. He will be sadly missed by all his family including his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who meant so much to him Funeral to be held at: South Bristol Crematorium Thursday, May 19 at 10 am No formal dress code Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of Cure Parkinson's.
Iris Betty Newman
Died peacefully after a short illness at Gracefields Nursing Home on Friday, April 15 aged 93. Formerly living at Baugh Gardens, Downend. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. A funeral service will be held at the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium Tuesday, May 24 at 12.30. Following afterwards at the Christchurch Centre, Quakers Rd, Downend, BS16 6JG. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Iris for Arthritis Research and the British Heart Foundation (in memory of Bob) may be given at the service. Contact: Roy Preddy Funeral Directors 0117 9562834.
Keith Patten
Passed peacefully away at home on April 19. His funeral will take place at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday, May 9 at 3.45 pm. Any enquiries to Brunel Funeral Directors Tel: 0117 374 2002.
Sadie Ann Reay
Sadly passed away at Southmead Hospital aged 82. She will be missed by her husband, children and grandchildren. Service will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Wednesday, May 25 at 2:45 pm. Family flowers only, donations to the dialysis unit, Southmead Hospital. Sadie will always be in our thoughts, sleep tight xxx
Graham Frederick Veasey Summers
Graham sadly passed away on Saturday, April 23, aged 91. A beloved husband of June and treasured dad to Tracey and Gail and a loving grandad to Alex, Sophie, Adam, Luke and Darcey. Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all who knew Graham. The funeral details are Friday, May 27 and the service is to be held at South Bristol Crematorium at 3.45 pm. All welcome. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to British Heart Foundation in memory of Graham. R Davies & Son Funerals Directors 10 Gilda Parade, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9HY.
Ivy Tonkin
Mum the world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you, shall never pass away. Lorette, Maria, Tracey and families.
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