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Joyce Eileen ALLEN
Passed peacefully away at Little Croft care home on Thursday 28th July aged 96 years. Much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Born on 22nd May 1926 Joyce enjoyed a varied life and was married to her Husband Bob for 67 years. After Bob passed away, she continued to live an independent life until moving to the care home in recent times. The end of an era but the family will remember her love and support always. Joyce's funeral service will be held in the Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium on Wednesday 31st August 2022 at 14:30pm Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Joyce for Cancer Research UK may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield, 0117 9562834.
Alan ALLWARD
Taken from us suddenly. Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Forever in our hearts. Funeral Arrangements to follow.
Kenneth John AVERY
Passed away at the BRI Hospital on Friday 15th July aged 90 years. The funeral service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 25th August at 12.45pm. All family and friends welcome. Any enquiries to Thomas Davis Funeral Directors Southville Lodge, Southville Road Bristol, BS3 1DJ
Peter James (Pete) BALDWIN
(Pete) Former aircraft fitter and technical author at Rolls Royce, cyclist, and life member of Bristol South Cycling Club. Pete sadly passed away at Avon Valley Care Home, Kingswood on Friday 22nd July 2022, aged 90 years. He will be much missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pete's funeral will take place at 10.15 am on Monday 15th August at the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium. Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be made to British Heart Foundation, Prostate Cancer UK or RNLI, or can be given on the day of the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors Tel: 0117 9562834
Kenneth BARNES
In loving memory of Ken who peacefully passed away on July 27 aged 83, will always be remembered by wife Brenda, daughter Sharon, son Richard and granddaughters Georgia and Ella, Aimee and Bryony. Funeral service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday August 25th at 12.00 noon. No Flowers please, donations for Parkinson's or Alzheimer's Society may be sent c/o L J Guyan 12 Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2JA
John (Bill) BATER
(Bill) A dearly loved Father and Grandfather Will always be remembered by Son Darren, Daughter Julie-Ann Daughter in Law Julie, Granddaughters Gemma and Zoe and Julie-Anns partner Rob Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 17th August at 2.15 at South Bristol Crematorium Donations if desired for Great Western Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Thomas Davis 57 Sandy Park Road Brislington Bristol BS4 3PQ
Vimla BHABUTA (née Dhall)
(née Dhall) On 27th July 2022 aged 87, passed away peacefully in Bristol. She was a distinguished teacher and Head teacher in Nairobi, Kenya from 1955 - 1998, the much loved wife of Darshan Kumar Bhabuta, mother to Madhu Bhabuta, mother-in-law to Jason Turner and grandmother to Ayushi Turner. The funeral service will be on Saturday 13th August 2022 at 10am at Westerleigh Crematorium, Bristol BS37 8QP. Donations in memory of Mrs Bhabuta, for Southmead Hospital Charity, may be given on the day or sent to R. Davies and Son, 63 Westbury Hill Bristol BS9 3AD.
Keith Gerald BRIFFETT
Passed away peacefully on 21 July 2022 Much loved husband of wife Jocelyn, Father of Nancy and Sally. Grandfather of Megan, Beth, Harrison and Sophia. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and everyone who knew him. Funeral service will take place at St Peters Church, Filton on 18th August at 11.30am followed by committal at Canford Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Keith may be given to support the work of Bristol Animal Rescue Centre - www.bristolarc.org.uk Enquiries to: R Davies & Son 381 Gloucester Road, BS7 8TN Tel - 0117 9424039
Michael John (Mike) BROOKS
(Mike) Aged 72 Years Died peacefully after a short illness at Southmead Hospital on July 17th 2022. Much loved Brother to Colin & Ray, devoted Uncle to Eleanor & Robert. Will be sadly missed by family & friends. The funeral service is to be held at Canford Crematorium, Westbury-On-Trym, on Thursday 11th August at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Michael may be made to the British Heart Foundation. R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors, 2 Pembroke Road, Shirehampton, BS11 9SQ 0117 982 3188
Anne Elizabeth BUTLER (Mcnamara)
(Mcnamara) Sadly passed away peacefully on the 29th July 2022 at Dearbourne Manor, reunited with her beloved husband Frank and son Michael. Mum I will miss you more than words can say, now free from pain RIP your daughter Helen, Tim, grandchildren Richard, Rachel and Katrina and great grandchildren Jessica, Bethany, Bradley, Ebony, Liam, Shay and Rio.
Shirley DANDO
Passed away suddenly at home on 8th July. Taken too soon, leaving your heartbroken husband Alan and family. Funeral at Canford Crematorium at 2.15pm on 17th August, and after at the White Lion, Westbury on Trym. Everyone welcome.
Carol Linda Susan DEVONALD
A much loved daughter, mother, sister and aunt who will be loved and missed always. Funeral service to take place at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 1st September at 12 noon. Floral tributes or donations if preferred for National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society may be sent c/o Austin Williams Funeral Services, 27 High Street, Portishead, Bristol BS20 6AB.
Edward (Fred) EASON
(Fred) Passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on 27th July 2022 aged 92 with his sons around him (Jack, Allan, Colin and Bob). Husband of Barbara, now at peace together. Loved by all that knew him. He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made to St Peter's Hospice. Funeral will take place on Tuesday 23rd August 2022 2:15 pm at Canford Crematorium, Canford Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3PQ. At Dad's Request not all black to be worn. Bright colours preferred.
Maureen Mavis FORD (Cox)
Passed away on Wednesday 20th July 2022 aged 85 years. Our loving, kind and gentle Mum and Nan. Now resting peacefully with our precious Dad and Pamp. Together again with the Lord. All our love from your heartbroken family. Funeral service on Tuesday 16th August at St Peters Church, Bishopsworth at 11:45, followed by South Bristol Crematorium at 12:45. Donations to the British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK or Bowel Cancer UK.
Our very precious Mum and Nan. Such a bright and shining light has gone from our lives here. Now resting safely with our very precious Dad and Pamp and all your loved ones there. Night Night Mum see you in the morning. Always Love and miss you both so very much. Jen, Chris, Luke, Kristian, Abbey, Laura, Rosie, Jay, Great Grandson Teddy XXX
(Cox) In loving memory of Mum. Will be sadly missed. Sleep tight. Love Dave, Marg & Family.
A much loved Mum taken from us so suddenly to be with Dad. You will be forever in our hearts. Night, night, God bless. John and Lynne
John Anthony GARLAND
Passed peacefully away on 5th July 2022 at home, Stane Way, Avonmouth aged 73 years. Husband of Mary, now at peace together. Father of Kelly, Lisa & Donna. Grandfather of Jemma, Matthew, Elisha, Ryan, Emily, Harrison, Jessica, Ethan & Finlay. The Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 16th August, 12.00 at Canford Crematorium. Family Flowers only. R Davies & Son Funeral Directors 2 Pembroke Road Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9SQ 0117 982 3188
Terry John GREEN
Terry you will live in our hearts and our memories forever. Goodnight and God bless. Brother Red (Derek) & Georgina xx Uncle Ter, sorry we can't be there, R.I.P. Vanya, Scott, Angelica & Quinn (Oz) xx Uncle Ter, we will always hold you in our hearts R.I.P. Niki & Jay xx Terry reunited with loved ones. Goodnight, God bless, love your Sister Sharon & Pete xx Funeral to be held on Friday 12 August at 3.30pm, Weston Crematorium, Ebdon Rd, Worle, Weston-super-Mare BS22 9NY Family flowers only please but donations for Weston Hospice can be donated on the day. Dress code: bright smart/casual
Eyvett GREY
Eyvett Grey missed beyond words, beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother. Forever in our hearts sadly died on 28th July. Never forgotten.
Audrey Mary JARRETT
Died peacefully at home on Saturday 23rd July aged 91 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Michael, daughter Jane, son in law Richard and grandchildren David and Michael. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 17th August, 10.30 at Queens Road Methodist Church Keynsham.
Brian RUTTER
Passed peacefully away on Sunday 31st July 2022 at Southmead Hospital, aged 96 years. Loving husband of Rose, and father of Nikki, Sue, Rachel and Lucy. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 16th August. 1.15pm at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Waterside Chapel. Please wear bright colours. Donations in memory of Brian to RNLI c/o F. Woodruff Funeral Directors. 118-120 Station Road Yate Bristol BS37 4PQ. Tel: 01454 320005.
Raymond SHEPPARD
Passed away suddenly on Saturday 9th July. God saw you were getting weary so he put his arms around you and took you home to rest. Reunited with our dear Mum and Dad. Will be sadly missed by sister Mollie. Funeral to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium Waterside Chapel on Monday August 8th at 1.45pm. Please do not wear black. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to be given to Southmead Hospital left on retirement from chapel or sent to H G Harris Staple Hill.
David SIMMONDS
Died peacefully on Saturday 23rd July 2022, with son Mike by his side. Funeral will be at Canford Crematorium on Friday 19th August at 2:15pm. No flowers, but donations may be made to the RNLI. Dad, Grandad. To the end you were a character indeed. The torment that Lewy Bodies brought was hard, but at the end you found what you were looking for. You are sorely missed. Reunited with mum. See you later, Mike, Sharon, Kieran, Aidan & Lorna xx
Stanley (Stan) SIMS
(Stan) Stanley Sims of Filton, South Gloucestershire, passed away peacefully at the Henderson Unit, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire on Monday 27th June 2022, aged 86. Husband of the late Jackie Sims and father to Rebecca, Ashley, Helene and James and grandfather to Taylor, Lainey, Rhys, Ieuan and Thomas. Stan will be missed by his family and friends and the local community groups and causes himself and Jackie were involved with over the years. Funeral Service will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium on Friday 5th August 2022 at 10.45am.
In Memoriams
Robert Andrew BURNETT
06/08/2010 12 years ago. You left behind a light that will never dim or fade. It's kept bright by the love we feel and the memories we made. Love always, Mum, Mathew, Jonathan, Jess, Rob, Katie, Daisy, all family and friends. xxxxx
Jean COOK (nee Payne)
(nee Payne) My very special Sister. Thirteen years, Always in my thoughts, Lovingly remembered by Brother David.
Graham GAMMON
Gray four years today seems like yesterday missing you so so much. All the leaves your Lou. Kim's Rob with you now we are such a sad family but have to carry on as you would have wanted All our Love Cindy.
Margaret GOLDING
1st August 2009 Loved and remembered always by everloving Son Steve. God bless. We will be reunited.
Clarice Ivy STONE
Sunday August 7th In loving memory of our Dear Nan, taken 24 years ago. A gentle soul who will remain with us always, never more than a thought away. Happy memories last forever. Grandchildren Marilyn, Pamela and Linda also Great Grandchildren Sarah and Grant,
Irene TURNER (Vicky)
(Vicky) 27 years ago on 1st August you sadly left us and went to the clouds. You are always in our thoughts and are loved and missed as much today as you always have been. With love from Dave, Melanie, Joanne, Jeff and your Granddaughters Eloise, Charlotte and Lily xxx
Charlie WARREN
(17/08/1932 - 02/08/2019) It was 3 years ago you suddenly left us heart broken. Children Carol, Diane, Robert, Margaret, Susan, Edric, also Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, all miss you very much. Beloved wife Mavis. (Still lonely without you.)
Rosemary Pamela OGBORNE
Beloved Mum & Grandma Thinking of you on what would have been your 90th birthday, 6th August. Really wish you could be with us so we could celebrate it. Miss you so much. Lots of love Angela, Tony, Helen & Geoff xxxx
Jason PEARSE
53rd Birthday on August 4th. You are always in our thoughts and we love and miss your smile so much. Love always, Mum, Dad, Julian and Lucy
To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
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