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Read more: All the funeral and death notices in Bristol last week
One widow paid tribute to her beloved husband, who passed away suddenly on the day before their 60th wedding anniversary. He died in her arms.
Death Notices
Patrick (Pat) BRADY
(Pat) of Chilcompton formerly of Stratton-on-the-Fosse passed away peacefully on 3rd October 2022 Aged 93yrs. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Benedicts Church, Stratton-on-the-Fosse on Friday 4th November at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if wished for Friends of the RUH may be left at the Church or sent to the Funeral Directors. H H Evans Funeral Directors, Tyndale House, 20 Winterfield Park, Paulton, Bristol. BS39 7RY
John Francis CLEAVE
John passed away on 23rd September 2022 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. There will be a funeral and celebration of his life at Canford Crematorium, Canford Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3PQ on Tuesday 25th October 2022 at 11.15 am. No flowers please. Donations to Cancer Research UK.
Rosemary COATE
Passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on the 9th October 2022, aged 87 years. Wife of the late Henry, mother to Anne - missing you. x Funeral service to be held at Christ Church, Theale on Thursday 3rd November at 12 noon. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, for Somerset Wildlife Trust and British Heart Foundation may be left at the service or forwarded to W. B. Gibbs & Sons, Funeral Directors, Riverside, Henton, Wells, BA5 1PD.
Dave (Bill) COX
Sadly passed away at home on Saturday 8th October 2022. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 8th November at 1.15pm at Haycombe Cemetery Top Chapel, Bath BA2 2RQ.
Ann-Marie CROWLEY
Licensee of The Volunteer Off Licence, British Road (1980s) and Dental Nurse, Head Nurse and Practice Manager of East Street Dental Practice (1960s to 1990s). Since 1982 at 32 Durleigh Close Headley Park BS13 7NQ. Darling wife of Eddy, wonderful Mum to Sam and Nic, 'Best Grandma in the world' to Zacharie and very special Mother-In Law to Andy. Have a rest now. Love you always. Sincere thanks to St Peters Hospice, especially Joel and to all the visiting carers and Community Nurses. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 27th October 2022 at 3.45pm South Bristol Crematorium. All welcome, flowers or donations to St Peters Hospice. Option to wear a splash of pink. All enquiries to: Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville, Bristol, BS31DJ, Tel: 01179663268.
John Albert EMARY
7/10/1937 - 8/10/2022 "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die" - John 11:25-26. We welcome you to join us to celebration of John's life on Friday 4th November Service at 2:15pm at Mangotsfield & Castle Green URC - 26 Cossham street, BS16 9EP Comital at Westerleigh Crematorium 3:30pm Refreshments at St George Labour Club - 326a Church Road, BS5 8AJ. Please wear bright clothing. Sleep tight John love Peter, Lin, Tanya, Ben and your great nieces & nephews Louis, Arlo, Ada & Effie. X
Peter JENNINGS
Aged 91 sadly passed away on the 6th October after a short illness. Funeral to be held on the 9th November at Canford Crematorium 12.45pm. No flowers, donations to charity.
Ian (Barry Christian) KNAPP
(Barry Christian) There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart forever. Sleep tight. Partner Sue and family xx
Passed peacefully away at Southmead Hospital on October 9th aged 79 years. Beloved partner of Sue, much loved father of Debbie & devoted Grandad to Tom & Max. Funeral service to be held at Canford Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November 2022 at 3pm. Donations in memory of Ian can be sent to the PDSA or MusicSpace. Enquiries to R Davies & Son Telephone 0117 9424039.
Michael Shaun (Mick) MAHONEY
(Mick) Passed peacefully away on Thursday 6th of October, aged 84. He will be sadly missed. Funeral to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday 14th November at 11:15. All welcome.
Mary Grace O'REILLY (Churchill)
O'REILLY Mary Grace (Churchill) 16.9.1937 - 4.10.2022 Loving Mother of Sean and Geraldine. Mother of Julie, Mother in Law of Steve, Grandmother to Suzie and Ben, Daniel and Leah, Robin and Haylee. Great-Grandmother to Millie, Charlotte, Billy and Harry. Mary, you certainly lived life on your terms. Sadly you didn't get to meet your family in Australia. You will never know what you missed out on. Rest Peacefully.
Godfrey Royston (Roy) PENNEY
(Roy) Passed away peacefully on October 9th 2022, aged 89 years. Beloved Husband of the late Mavis Penney, much loved Dad of Nigel, Liz and Dave, treasured Grandad of Grace and Lexi. He will be greatly missed. A service to Celebrate Roy's life will be held at St Mary's Church, Stanton Drew on Tuesday, October 25th at 11.30 am. Wearing Black is not necessary. No flowers by request, donations if desired for St Mary's Church, Stanton Drew are being accepted in Roy's memory by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Roy PITT
Passed peacefully away on Tuesday 11th October, aged 93 years. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at St. Peter's Church, Frampton Cotterell, on Friday 11th November, at 1.00pm, followed by committal at Westerleigh Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations in Roy's memory may be made to St. Peter's Church, Frampton Cotterell, either on the day or C/O F. Woodruff Funeral Services, 2 High Street, Winterbourne. BS36 1JN.
Freda Ann RANDALL
Died peacefully in her sleep at Bristol Royal Infirmary on 8th October. A dear and loving Wife, Mother and Sister. Rest in peace dear Freda. Cremation at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday, 8th November at 10.30 am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for St Peter's Hospice c/o Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01254 332565.
Michael Edward (Mike) RYAN
Mike passed away peacefully on Saturday 1st October, at Southmead Hospital, aged 86. He will be sadly missed by Tina and all of his family and friends. The funeral will take place at 11.00am on Friday 28th October at: Our Lady of Lourdes, Baytree Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 8HQ. Tina has requested that it should be a celebration of Mike's life and that bright colours may be worn. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to your local food bank.
John SAUNDERS
Passed away peacefully on 14th October 2022. Reunited with his beloved wife, Pat. Funeral 16th November 12 noon at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations to the Stroke Association.
Hugh Dudley SIMMONS
Of Coalpit Heath. Hugh sadly passed away on the 30th September 2022 aged 76. Much loved husband of Molly, Father to Paul, Angela and Claire, Grampy to Monica and Harvey. Will be sadly missed and remain in our hearts forever. Funeral service to be held at St Saviours Church, Coalpit Heath on Tuesday 1st November 2022 at 12 noon. Reception afterwards at The Miners, Coalpit Heath Village Hall, all welcome to attend. No flowers please. Donations to the British Heart Foundation in Hugh's memory will be warmly received and can be made by collection after the service or online at justgiving.com/fundraising/hughsimmons or sent to Woodruff Family Funeral Directors, 2 High Street, Winterbourne BS36 1JN
Margaret May SMITH
Margaret May Smith's funeral to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday 31st October at 10am. All welcome. Donations to the Cardiac Care Unit at Southmead Hospital if desired. Wake to be held at Wetherspoons Cannon Street, Bedminster afterwards.
Christopher SULLY
Of Oakhill. Passed peacefully away on 10th October 2022, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Sara, father of Emma and papa to Milly and George. Private service at the Mendip Crematorium followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St James' Church, Ashwick on Wednesday 2nd November at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance c/o E Emery & Sons, Funeral Directors, Oakhill BA3 5BG. Tel 01749 840350.
Mark Frederick WATKINS
The much loved brother of his sisters Valerie and Beverley passed peacefully aged 67 years, at Southmead Hospital on 15th October 2022 after a short illness. You will be forever in our hearts Mark. Rest in peace now.
Aged 67 years. The beloved and caring son of Violet Watkins passed peacefully too soon in Southmead Hospital on 15th October 2022 after a short illness. Rest in peace Mark. You will be forever in my heart.
Peter Henry WEST
Of Babcary. Passed away peacefully on 5th October 2022, aged 91 years. Much loved father of Carole, Jane, Sheilagh, Hazel and Linda who will be sadly missed by all his family. Funeral Service at Holy Cross Parish Church, Babcary on Wednesday 26th October at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Racehorse Rehoming Centre may be made online (via funeral-notices.co.uk) or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Pound Pool, Somerton TA11 6LZ.
Sheridan Godfrey Ernest (Bill) WILSON
(Bill) Dad passed away peacefully in my Mum's arms. I didn't want you to leave Dad, but knew you were getting tired. You were brave and didn't tell anyone of the pain, but fought with dignity and determination. I was proud to be your Son and thank you for loving me. Rest now Dad and watch over us all. Love Rob and Lyn x Grandad, we know you were so proud of us. We will hug Belle and Lola and will never forget all the special memories we had with you. Love Adam and Lily xx
(Bill) My dearest and beloved husband who passed away at home on the 5th October 2022 aged 85, so unexpectedly and suddenly and a day before our 60th wedding anniversary. You will always be in my heart and each and every day I will remember our wonderful life we shared together. The happiness and joy you brought me and our family will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my darling until we will meet again in Our Lord's everlasting paradise. Your ever loving and devoted wife Italia. Funeral service to be held at St Peter's Church, Portishead on 2nd November 2022 at 11am. Flowers or donations to Cancer Research UK if desired, via F H Halliday, Portishead 01275 842120
In Memoriams
Louise Patricia COOK (nee Perry)
(nee Perry) In loving memory of my darling only child Louise, who passed away five years ago today and went to join her dearest dad John a month after he passed. What it meant to lose you my Louise it was unthinkable, when you went I was heart broken to think I would never see you again. You were such a wonderful daughter, loving, kind, beautiful and full of laughter and joy. Oh how I miss you my angel and I know I always will. You are in my heart forever and you will always be my darling little girl. You are missed so much and are in my thoughts and memories all the time, I will love and miss you forever, so until we meet once more I will wish you good night and God bless my darling. I love you always, your heartbroken Mum. xxx
Douglas James MCCALL
Doug/Dad we cannot believe you have been gone from our lives for a year as it seems like yesterday we still had you with us. Time does not heal the pain we feel at losing you and our sorrow still lingers. If you could hear us just one more time, then the only words you would hear are that we love you, we love you now and we will love you until our last breath. You were a devoted husband and father and for that we thank you. " A man who's name is still spoken is not truly dead" With love Sheila, your wife and Suzanne & Andrew your children x x x
Clive SPENCER
22nd October On this day 21 years ago you left us with a hole in our hearts that no one could ever fill. We will love and miss you forever. Sleep tight, Clive. Anne, loving Sons Sam, Ashley and Families xxx
Barbara THOM
Remembered with love and greatly missed by Jac, Les, Jen, Flora and Andy in this 22nd year.
Diane WEEKS
In memory of our much loved Daughter Diane. It's a year tomorrow since you passed away. We miss you so very very much. You may be gone but never forgotten. We will love you forever Mum and Arthur.
Acknowledgements
Rachel FEAR
Rachel's family would like to thank all those who attended the service of Thanksgiving at St Mary's in Wedmore, and all the support they received from friends and family. Also, many thanks for donations received for Weston Hospice care and Blackford Church PCC in Rachel's name.
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