Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long-standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams.
Notices remain online forever, providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add comments, photographs and make donations in memory. Each week we remember loved ones lost 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. Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week (November 21-November 25).
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Death Notices
Margaret Ellen ALLEN (O'Connor)
Auntie Margaret, the last of our aunts and uncles died at the great age of 96. Sadly missed by Tessa, Anna, Jane, Chris and Nat. Our condolences to Bob, Chris and the whole family.
Richard George BOHIN
Passed away peacefully on November 10th 2022. Dearly loved husband to Sandy, lovely Dad and Grandad to Jason, Gail, Fern, Daniel and Annika. Sadly missed, but fondly remembered always. Private family memorial to be arranged at a later date.
Victoria Bolton McNeill (Vicky) CLAYTON (Shelford)
On November 11th 2022, aged 68. Beloved wife of the late Nevil, much loved and greatly missed by family and friends. Service at East Chapel, Southampton Crematorium on Friday 2nd December at 2:30pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support or Cancer Research. All enquiries to Nigel Guilder, Funeral Director of Nathan House, 27 Hursley Road, Chandler's Ford, Hampshire SO53 2FS 0238026 2555.
John Richard Thomas COLLEY MD FRCP PROFESSOR EMERITUS
Peacefully at his home in Devon on 17th October 2022 aged 92. Beloved husband of Lesley, father of Sarah and Charlotte and grandfather of Jasmine, Chloe and Imogen. Cremation has already taken place.
Syd CORP
Passed away peacefully at Cholwell House Nursing Home on November 8th 2022, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Hazel, Dad of Kim and Norma, sadly missed by family and friends. The funeral Service will be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Thursday 8th December at 12.15 pm. No flowers by request. Donations if desired for Parkinson's UK and MIND are being accepted in Syd's memory by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Joyce Mavis HAINES
Passed peacefully away on 27th October 2022. Beloved sister of Maurice and John. Cremation will take place at South Bristol Crematorium 3:45pm 30th November 2022. The family would like any donations in Joyce's name to be made to St Peter's Hospice. With sadness, Anne, Tracey, Sarah, Barbara, Tim and Liz.
Geraldine HUNT
Of Nether Stowey, passed away peacefully on 15th November aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey and dearly loved mum, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Monday 28th November at 10am. Family flowers only please, for donations in memory of Geraldine for Myeloma UK please visit www.geraldine-hunt.muchloved.com or send to Grandfield & Son, Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, TA5 1HZ.
Lisa Marie KEEL (SPILLER)
Sadly passed peacefully away at home surrounded by her family aged 43 years. Funeral service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Waterside Chapel on Friday 9th December 2022 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Peter's Hospice. All enquiries c/o E C Alderwick & Son Ltd 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG Tel: 0117 935 3746
Molly Margaret Elizabeth LAWFULL (Nee Vardon)
Passed away peacefully on 20 November 2022 aged 92. Wife of Cliff now at peace together. Mother of Wendy and Graham and grandmother of Mark, Sarah, Simon, Amanda and Rhiannon. She will be very much missed by all her family and everyone who knew her. The funeral service will take place at Canford Crematorium on Monday 5 December at 3.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Molly may be made to support the work of the PDSA - www.pdsa.org.uk Enquiries to R Davies & Son 381 Gloucester Road BS7 8TN 0117 9424039
Barbara Patricia NEWMAN
Barbara passed away peacefully in Southmead Hospital after being well cared for in Westbury Garden Care Home for several years. The funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Henbury on 2nd December at 10.30am followed by the Cremation at Canford Crematorium at 12.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Brace (Bristol Research into Dementia.) Care of Co-op Funeral Care, 20 High Street, Westbury On Trym, Bristol BS9 3DU TEL:0117 950 7494
Elizabeth NIKLEWSKA
Passed away peacefully at Bristol Royal Infirmary on November 6th aged 48. Devoted wife to Wojciech and mother to Robert. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Bonaventure's Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday 7th December 2022 at 10.45am followed by the cremation at Canford Crematorium. Enquiries to R Davies & Son, 381 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8TN 0117 9424039.
Ronald Sidney PAGE
Of Otterhampton passed away peacefully on 18th November aged 87 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Cannington Parish Church on Wednesday 7th December at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Ron for Cannington Health Centre. Please send to Grandfield & Son, Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, TA5 1HZ.
Pamela Claire ROGERS (Pepworth)
Pam sadly passed away in her sleep on 13th November. Greatly missed by family and friends. The funeral will take place at 12.45pm, Wednesday 14th December at Canford Crematorium. All donations to Salvation Army, Bristol.
Charles Alfred (Charlie) RUANE
Passed away peacefully in Southmead Hospital on November 3rd aged 90. Much loved and missed by Lisa and John, Mike, Alicia and Luca, Russ and Ellie. Funeral service to be held at Woodlands Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium on Friday December 9th at 13:45. Family flowers only, charity donations on the day. Regards John & Lisa Roy Preddy James House, 2 Cossham Street, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9EN.
Irene SMITH (Dibble)
RIP. Sadly passed away on 18th November 2022 Aged 100 years. Died peacefully at home with her daughter Anne at her side. A dear mother who will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Funeral St Bernadette's Church 1.15pm 20th December.
Jennifer SMITH-HAYES
Of The Bowling Green, Mold. (Formerly of Headley Park, Bristol). Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 9th November 2022, aged 77 years. Devoted mum of Nicola and Adrian, treasured and much loved grandma and great grandma. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service and cremation at South Bristol Cemetery & Crematorium on Friday, 16th December 2022 at 11.15am. Family flowers only please but donations may be given in Jennifer's memory to Cancer Research & The NSPCC. All enquiries to Peter Morris Funeral Directors, Chester Street, Mold. Tel: 01352 700142.
Mary Kathleen STACEY (Goodland)
Of Hotwells passed away peacefully 10 November 2022 aged 94. Sadly missed by Christine, Sue, Andrew, Phil and Sarah. Funeral service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium at 11.15 on Tuesday, 13 December. If desired, flowers or donations by cheque payable to St Peters Hospice may be sent c/o Co-op Funeralcare, 21 Highridge Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol BS13 8HJ.
Joy TRENDELL-SMITH
Passed away peacefully on 8th November 2022 at Weston Hospital, aged 91 years. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral at St Andrew's Church, Cheddar on Wednesday 30th November 2022 at 1.30pm. Flowers or donations to British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Mason's Funeral Directors, 47 Drove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3NN - Tel: 01934 624222.
Wendy WATTS
Formerly of Ivory Hill Farm. Passed peacefully away on Tuesday 8th November, aged 83 years. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Reunited with Alison & Dexter. Funeral service to take place on Monday 12th December 11:00am Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel. Donations in memory of Wendy may be made to Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary either on the day or C/O F Woodruff funeral services, 2 High Street, Winterbourne, BS36 1JN.
Patricia (Pat) WELCH (Morris)
Sadly passed away on Friday 11th November 2022, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Glyn and much loved Mum to Julie, Kim and Mark. A very special Wife and Mum who will be greatly missed by us all. Funeral details Thursday 15th December Service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium 12 noon All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Alzheimer's Research UK in memory of Pat may be given after the service. R Davies & Son Funeral Directors, 10 Gilda Parade, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9HY 01275 833441.
Rosalyn YOUNG (Jane)
Passed away on 3rd November 2022 aged 74 years. Reunited with Robert. Rosalyn will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to take place on Monday 28th November, 11.30 at Christ Church Redhill, followed by a burial. Rosalyn's wishes for bright colours to be worn. Donations in memory of Rosalyn for Redhill Church Roof Appeal and Cancer Research UK (Ovarian Cancer) may be sent c/o Arthur E Davey, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS48 2DS Tel: 01275 852307.
In Memoriams
Fred COOKE
(24th November) Taken from us 26 years ago. Forever in our hearts, we cherish our memories of a father and grandfather in a million.
Christine FLAHIVE
One year today we lost the most important person in our family, our mother. Without doubt the hardest year ever without our mum by our side, she was always with us in our hearts and spirit, and continues to be. Our mum is deeply missed by us, and while the journey for us now is long ahead, we will use our mothers endearing spirit to push us on every day. We love our mum & nana always & forever. Until we meet again, Loves you, bye, Eileen, Trisha, Dan, Sarah, Jack & Holly xxx
Gordon Dudley HODGES
We cannot bring the old days back when we were all together, but with love and memories in our hearts you will walk with us forever. Thinking of you every day and always will. Sister Janet, Nephews Mark and Guy.
David HYNAM
Suddenly taken from us 35 years ago. An outstanding sportsman and a real gentleman. An inspiration to us all and remembered with deepest affection for his kind nature and quiet humour. Old Cothamians FC and Golden Oldies.
Christopher MOXHAM
Twenty eight years ago on 25th November you passed away, aged 12. My heart was broken and never mended. I miss you every day. Your ever-loving Mum and Craig _ _ _ _ _ Another year has passed but precious memories remain of my beloved grandson. You are in my thoughts not just today but every day. God bless, Gran.
Jason PEARSE
Our dearest son Jason who passed away 13 years today. In perfect peace he rests above, within our hearts he lives with love. Mum, Dad, Julian & Lucy.
Hubert TONKIN
12 yrs, The World changes from year to year, Our lives from day to day, but the memory and love for you never fades away. Lorette, Maria, Tracey and Families.
Acknowledgements
Betty STEVENS
Olga, Jim, Alan, Alison, Anne, Greg, Ella, David, Rachel, Jack & Lily would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of support, cards and donations they have received since Betty's death. Thank you also to everyone who attended the celebration of her life at Mendip Crematorium.
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