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Death Notices
Jeffrey BALES
Passed away on Monday 20th March in Torbay Hospital. He will be missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 20th April, 12 noon at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donation if desired for Memories at Tithe Barn may be made via www.aedavey.co.uk or sent to Arthur E Davey. 82 Silver street, Nailsea, Bs48 2DS Tel: 01275 852307
Colin BAMBURY
23.2.1937 - 7.3.2023 (aged 86) Colin Charles Bambury was born on 23rd February 1937 to Edna and Edgar Bambury of Bedminster Down, Bristol, and had one younger brother Robert. Colin went to Redcliffe Senior School for Boys, and after leaving school in 1953 he commenced a 5 year apprenticeship at The City Metal Works (Bristol) Ltd in Emery Road, Brislington. He enjoyed cycling for a hobby in his youth, belonging to Severn Cycling Club which often saw him cycle from Bristol to Devon.
Colin was on a Scouts camping trip in Lynmouth during the Lynmouth flood disaster in 1952. He met his wife Sandra Bambury (née Derrick) from Downend, Bristol in 1958. They were married in 1961 at Christchurch, Clifton and had two children, Steven and Lorraine after moving to Portishead. In 1972, Colin started his own sheet metalwork business in Bristol Road, Portishead, and later in 1975 moved to Gas Ferry Road in Bristol for a number of years before going on to build his own factory premises in Short Street, St. Philips in Bristol in 1982, where the business still continues today.
Colin was passionate about sailing, and as a hobby he built his own sailing boat, a 32' Tahitiana over a 10 year period, finishing it in 1988 and sailing it around the UK. Colin thrived upon his work life and continued to work right up until his final days. After a short 6 month battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully, aged 86, with his family by his side on 7th March 2023 in Norewood Lodge Care Home in Portishead. He was dearly loved and comfort is taken in our cherished memories, remembering him for his kindness, generosity and caring nature as well as his talent for problem solving.
He leaves behind his wife, two children, and five grandchildren, and brother. The Funeral Service is to be held at South Bristol Cemetery & Crematorium, Bridgwater Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7AS on Friday 31st March 2023 at 2:15 pm. The family warmly welcome those who knew him personally to attend. Further information can be found at https://colinbambury.muchloved.com and donations can be made in memory of Colin to either of two charities close to his heart for RNLI, Portishead & Avon Wildlife Trust, may be forwarded to F H Halliday & Son Ltd, St Peter's Court, 115 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PT, Tel 01275 842120 or online at www.fhhalliday.co.uk
Anthony James (Tony) BOWERMAN
(Tony) Passed away aged 81 after a long illness on 16th March at St. Peter's Hospice. Much loved and sadly missed by his wife, Sue and family and friends. Donations to St. Peter's Hospice, Brentry.
Barbara Pamela BRITTON
Barbara sadly passed away at Annabel House in Weston-Super-Mare on 13th March 2023, aged 89 years. She will be loved and remembered always by her family and greatly missed by all that knew her. Barbara's funeral will be held at 1.15pm on Friday 31st March 2023 at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Waterside Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations to Annabel House can be given on the day of the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors. TEL: 0117 9562834
Carole Annette DENHAM (Caple)
(Caple) Passed away peacefully on Friday 3rd March in Royal United Hospital Bath, aged 80, beloved wife of Ian, and much loved mother of Jane and Ann, a very special grandmother to George, Oliver and Chloe and great grandmother to Eleanor. She will be be sadly missed by family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 4th April 2023 at Canford Crematorium, at 2:15pm. Could we please request family flowers only, donations if desired in memory of Carole for Cats Protection League and British Heart Foundation may be given on the day. Any queries please contact R Davies and Son, 63 Westbury Hill, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AD. Tel: 01179628954
Barbara Irene DERRICK (Bealey)
(Bealey) Widow of David Derrick, died peacefully on Saturday 11th March 2023, aged 94. She was much loved by family and friends. The funeral will be at Canford Crematorium on Tuesday 28th March at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to St Peter's Hospice. Any queries please contact R Davies and Son, 63 Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AD. Tel: 01179628954
James Albert (Jim) DREDGE
(Jim) of Glastonbury, peacefully passed away on 17th March 2023 aged 81 years. Jim will be missed deeply by all of his family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Glastonbury Cemetery on Thursday 30th March at 12.00 noon. Family Flowers only. Donations if desired to St Margaret's (Somerset) Hospice, can be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY.
Maureen FISHLOCK
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on the 20th February aged 90. Will be sorely missed by Jeff, Chris, Mike, Nicole and all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Friday 31st March at 12 noon at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations to British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research.
Margaret FRANCIS
Passed away at home on Monday 6th March aged 80 years. The funeral service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday 11th April at 12.45pm. The family have requested for bright colours to be worn. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol Dogs Home) and Dementia UK, may be given on the day or sent care of Thomas Davis Funeral Directors Southville Lodge Southville Road Bristol, BS3 1DJ
Trevor John GILLARD
Of East Huntspill. Passed peacefully away in Hospital with his family by his side on Tuesday 7th March 2023, aged 86 years. A beloved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Brother. He will be sadly missed by all the family and many friends. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday 23rd March 2023 in the Chapel of Sedgemoor Crematorium at 2.00 pm. The family have requested colourful clothing to be worn please. Donations in lieu of flowers to benefit The Friends of Burnham Hospital, may be sent to Macbeth Funeral Services, 4 Regent Street, Burnham-on-Sea. TA8 1AX Telephone: 01278 497463
Christine Elizabeth (Chris) GODDARD (Harris)
(Harris) (Chris) Passed away peacefully on 14th March 2023 at Southmead Hospital aged 62. Much loved partner of David Robert Attwater, Mother of Stephen Neil Goddard and Philip Paul Goddard. Will be sadly missed. The funeral will take place on Tuesday 11th April 2023, at Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 10:45 am. Family Flowers only. Donations in memory of Chris may be given on the day to Macmillan Cancer Support. R Davies and Son Funeral Directors 2 Pembroke Road Shirehampton BS11 9SQ 0117 982 3188
Fiona GOSDEN
Sadly passed away at her home in Bristol on Tuesday 21st February 2023, aged 52 years. She was taken from us too soon, and she will be missed greatly by her family and all her friends. Fiona's Funeral will be held at 12 Noon on Friday April 14 at Wallingford Methodist Church, Oxfordshire OX10 0AS. No flowers please, the family have asked for donations to The Film and Television Society, a Charity that were very supportive to Fiona during a challenging time of her life. https://filmtvcharity.org.uk Funeral arrangements entrusted to Howard Chadwick Funeral Service Tel 01491 825222
Mary Margaret GUEST (Nee Rice)
(Nee Rice) Passed away peacefully on Monday 6th March 2023 aged 89. Loving Wife to Bill (Percy). Much loved Mum, Sister, Nan and Great Nan. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service will be held 2.00pm Tuesday 4th April at Westerleigh Crematorium. No flowers but donations welcome to St Peters Hospice.
Barbara Mary HINXMAN (HALL)
(HALL) Died unexpectedly at home in Paignton 11.3.23 aged 99 years. Devoted wife to Dennis [deceased], amazing mother to Robert. A loyal, loving friend and "Aunt", the epitome of elegance, charm, kindness and joyous warmth. Funeral Torquay Crematorium 4.15, 30th March. Donations welcome to British Heart Foundation and by leaving collection.
In Memoriams
Thomas ENRIGHT
On your 15th anniversary The bond we shared will never end Even though we are apart We find comfort in the memories, Deep within our hearts Lots of love, your loving family XXXXXX
Winifred Maude HANKS
In loving memory of a very dear Mother and Grandmother who passed away 22nd March 1974.Still deeply missed and loved, and will be forever in our hearts. Also remembering other members of the family who have passed on. God Bless. Son Reg and family xxxx
David James HARES
(18th March) One year since you passed away, loved & missed in every way Forever in my heart you will always be Lots of love Mavis x
Michael (Mick) QUINN
(Mick) Dad, 23 years today you left us. Not a day goes by without treasured thoughts of our times together. Loved & sadly missed.
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