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Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here .
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Alan Ivor BOURNE
Sadly passed away after a short illness on 19 March 2023, aged 90. Beloved husband of the late Margaret; will be sadly missed by his sons Ian & Philip; much loved grandad of Erin, Paige, Tobie, Corran and Sarah; great-grandad of Piper. Funeral Service at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 13 April 2023 at 12.45pm. Donations, if desired, to St Peter's Hospice may be given on the day or c/o Co-op Funeralcare, 24 High St, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1DQ.
Rita BRICE
Passed away peacefully on 18th March 2023 aged 85 years. A much loved wife of the late Christopher, mum & grandma. She will be greatly missed. A service to celebrate Rita's life will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Wednesday 12th April at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Injured Jockey Fund may be made online at www.ritabrice.muchloved.com or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945.
Linda Miriam CALDECOTT
Passed away at her home on 19th December 2022. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday 29th March 2023 at 1pm at Westerleigh Crematorium.
Joyce COLEMAN
formerly of Winford. Passed away peacefully on March 16th 2023. Beloved Wife of the late Ray Coleman. Much loved by her Daughters Nicola and Alyson. The Funeral Service will be held at Winford Baptist Chapel on Thursday, March 30th at 2.30 pm. Donations if desired for Winford Baptist Chapel are being accepted in memory of Joyce by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Kathleen Lilian COOPER
Passed away on 20th March 2023 aged 80 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A service will be held on Thursday 20th April, St Andrew's Church, Backwell at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations to the Alzheimer's Society may be made online via www.aedavey.co.uk or Arthur E Davey Funeral Directors, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea BS48 2DS Tel: 01275 852307.
Edward (Ed) EWENS
(Ed) Passed away on 19th March 2023 aged 86 He will be sadly missed by Rose and all their precious family. Our memories will live forever. A celebration of his life to be held at Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium on Thursday 6th April at 3.30pm. No flowers please. If you wish, donations to Retina UK c/o Woodruff Funeral Services, 2 High St, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1JN
Susan Carole (Sue) FORD (Née Simon)
(Née Simon) (Sue) Passed away on 21st March 2023, at Dorothy House Hospice Care, aged 67. Beloved wife to Steve and adored mother to Ian and Simon and sister to Sandra. Funeral service to be held at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on Wednesday 19th April at 13.45. Bright colours please and family flowers only. Donations in memory of Sue to Dorothy House Hospice Care or Cancer Research UK. May also be given at the funeral.
Stella GWILLIAM (nee Harris)
(nee Harris) of Edington formerly of Chedzoy passed away peacefully on 21st March aged 92 years. Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother. Stella will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Wednesday 12th April at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, for donations in memory of Stella for The British Heart Foundation please visit www.stellagwilliam.muchloved.com or send to Grandfield & Son, Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, TA5 1HZ.
Robert Ernest (Bob) HENDY
(Bob) Passed away on 21st March at the Bristol Royal Infirmary after a short illness. Beloved Father to Tim and Lydia. Father in Law to Andrew. Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral Service to take place at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 13th April 2023 at 3pm Followed by a service of thanksgiving at St Oswald's Church, Cheddar Grove at 3.45pm. Thomas Davis Funeral Directors Southville Lodge Southville Road Southville Bristol BS3 1DJ 0117 9663268
Colin Frank HENDY
Sadly passed away at home on the 19th March. The funeral will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium on Wednesday 26th April at 10.15am. Family flowers only. Donations for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Linda Elizabeth HITCHINGS
Sadly, passed away at The Grove Care Home on Thursday 02nd March aged 93 years. Linda will be greatly missed by Derek, Michael, Joanna and Suzanne. her loving family and friends. The funeral will be held at Westerleigh's, Woodland Chapel on the Westerleigh Road on Monday 03rd April at 12:15. Friends and Family are warmly invited to join Derek, Michael, Joanna and Suzanne after the service for refreshments at The Old Dairy, 23 Westerleigh Road, Pucklechurch, BS16 9RB. Donations can be made on the day if desired to the 'Mothers Union'.
Richard John HONEYWELL
Died peacefully in Springfield Nursing Home Emsworth on February 26th aged 99. Retired RAF WW2. Son of Richard Honeywell and Mabel nee Husband. Brother of Brenda Norell. Husband of Antonia nee Henle. Father of Jane, Christopher, Josephine, Martin, Susan and Thomas (RIP) Grandfather and Great-grandfather. Funeral on April 17th at 1pm at St. Mary's Church Bitton Bristol BS30 6LT. Followed by committal at Haycombe Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to RAF Benevolent Fund. Arrangements by Co-op Funeralcare 24 High Street Keynsham BS31 1DQ
Marie Marjorie HOWE (EDWARDS)
(EDWARDS) Daughter of George & Irene Edwards of Arundle Close, Hartcliffe. Sadly, passed away at home in Yatton, with her loving husband Leonard Howe by her side on the 16.03.2023. Funeral will be held at Bristol South Crematorium on the 13th of April 2023 at 13:30pm. Bright colours to be worn, Family flowers only. Donation box for Weston Hospice or follow the link. http://www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/ Cheques can be sent, made payable to the Charity, to c/o RG Rawlings, 5 Woodlands Road, Clevedon BS21 7QD R G Rawlings Co-Op Funeralcare 5 Woodlands Road Clevedon BS21 7QD
Vyvyan Jennifer JOY
Passed away on 17th March, aged 80 years. Sadly missed by all her family. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at All Saints Church, Wrington on Thursday 13th April at 2pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to Labrador Rescue c/o Keith C Britton & Son, Funeral Directors, 10 High St. Yatton BS49 4JA or online via kcbritton.co.uk
Maria LIPPIATT
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 21st March. Much loved Wife of Mark and Step-Mum to Harry. Will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to be held at Haycombe Top Chapel on Friday 28th April at 2.45pm, followed by cremation. Bright colours to be worn please. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, for 'St Peters Hospice' are being received by Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors 7 Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road Bath, BA1 3DF. Tel: 01225 42682
In Memoriams
Norman GRIMES
March 26th 2008 In Loving Memory of a dear husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad. In our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. Rest In Peace. Your Loving Wife Marian x
Enid MISSEN (Pope)
(Pope) A much beloved sister, lovingly missed and always remembered. Ivor, Wendy & Boys.
Ronald MORGAN (Ron)
Ron Sadly passed away on this date many years ago. Will never be forgotten by his many friends and family. Taken too soon. God Bless. From sons Geoff, Barry, Kevin and families
Nicola Danielle ORGAN
10-09-1987 - 01-04-2011 Remembered forever darling every day, every way. Mum, Dad, Nanny Marg, Sue, Sarah and Lizzy x x x
Acknowledgements
Stephen Richard (Steve) POPE
(Steve) Jill, Helen and Tracy wish to thank everyone for their support from all the cards, flowers, messages, calls and visits during this extremely sad time, including those from Dowty Bowls Club. Also thanks for all the donations to PSC Support. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/donations-in-memory-of-steve-pope Special thanks to all who attended Steve's Celebration of Life, which was a great comfort to see so many there. Sincere thanks to Ewan Wilson and Alexander Burn for the excellent service. Thanks also to Dr Phillip Kurlbaum and all the staff on Knightsbridge Ward at CGH for all the care and support they gave to both us and Steve.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
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