There are simply no words to describe the mourning of a loved one that has passed and even though they remain close to our hearts, the emptiness left behind is often difficult to comprehend.
That's why each week Bristol Live shares the messages and tributes of those who have recently passed or those who have been gone for longer, right here on our page in the form of death and funeral notices.
We have compiled a list from May 28 until June 10 that is filled with warm, loving messages written and posted by family, friends and acquaintances.
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Anyone who wishes to send a tribute to a relative or friend, find out funeral details or leave donations in memory of any of the people featured in the following list, can visit the Funeral Notices website.
Henry Joseph Sheppard (Harry)
Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on Thursday, May 12, aged 88. Dearly loved Husband of the late Maura, beloved Father of James and Victoria, Father-in-Law of Andrew, much loved Grampy of Sarah, Tom, Gemma and Rosie and great-Grampy of Stanley, Harry, Arthur and Freddie who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
A Thanksgiving Service for his life will take place on Friday, June 17 at 2.30 pm at St Michael's Church, Aldbourne. Black to be worn. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to be shared between Aldbourne Band and Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution c/o Dianne Mackinder Funeral Service, Wagon Yard, Marlborough, SN8 1LH. Tel (01672) 512444.
Ruth Sheppard
In loving memory of Ruth who sadly passed on May 25. Our love and thoughts are with Francis, David, Sarah and their family for their loss at this sad time. Irene, Alan & Christine, Martin and Tracy and family.
Brenda Mary Tucker
Passed away peacefully on May 15 in Argentum Lodge where she had been cared for by their dedicated nurses and staff. She will be dearly missed by Eldred, Bridget and Stuart, grandchildren Samantha, Matthew, Luke and Abigail.
Brenda Tucker
A dear mum & nan (nanny 'B') passed away peacefully, you will always be in our hearts and will be missed dearly. Rest in peace with all our love, Stuart, Kate, Luke & Abby xx
Joyce Bridges
Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Love from Sister Pat and Ted. xx
Joyce Bridges
Will be sadly missed and always remembered. Love from Brother Tony, Lyn and Family. xx
Patricia Mary Hudson
Passed away peacefully at home on April 16. Wife of Charles John, now at peace together. Much loved mother of Craig, Paul, Jayne and Rachel. She will be sadly missed. Her funeral service will take place on Wed 15th June at 12.45 at Canford Crematorium Chapel. Flowers welcome. Any enquiries please to R. Davies & Son, 63 Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3AD, tel 0117 9628954.
Martin Charles Melhuish
Our dear brother Charlie, nine years ago today. Miss you every day. Life so dull without you. With mum, dad, brothers David (Mel), Christopher, and sister Carol. God bless you all. Your loving brothers Clifford and Roger.
Yvonne Parfitt
We are sad to announce the passing of Yvonne Parfitt a loving mum, daughter, sister, granddaughter, auntie, and wife on May 26 after a brave fight against brain cancer. Funeral details to follow. Broken-hearted mum, nan, Richard and Charlotte. Now at peace.
George Toller
Passed peacefully at St Peters Hospice, Bristol on May 15, aged 79. They will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends. Funeral Service is to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium on Thursday, June 9 at 1:45 pm. Family flowers only donations if desired to St Peters Hospice c/o F Woodruff Funeral Directors 2 High Street, Winterbourne.
Stafford Blackmore
Died peacefully at home on May 22, aged 8. A wonderful husband, father, pop, and great grandad. He will be sadly missed.
Joanna Clare Cauchois
Passed peacefully away on Sunday, May 22, aged 63. She will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all her family & friends. The funeral service is to take place on Tuesday, June 14 at 11:00 am at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only but donations may be made in Jo's memory to Cancer Research UK here C/O H G Harris Funeral, Cavendish House, 2a Victoria Street, Staple Hill, BS16 5JS.
Margaret Hares
Dearly beloved wife of Geoff, a much-loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Passed away suddenly May 20 after a long brave battle with Parkinsons disease, aged 87. The funeral service at Holy Cross Church, Mark, will take place at 11.30 am on Tuesday, June 21. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Parkinsons UK may be left on the day or sent to Groves Family Funeral Directors, 115 High Street, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS22 6HB. Tel: 01934 525042.
Stephen James Payne
Passed away peacefully at his home in Semington on May 23 with his family beside him, aged 77. A dearly loved husband to Jean, father to Dan, Emma and Alison, and grampy to Jacob, Magnus, Mary and George. Will be forever missed by his family and friends. Funeral service is to take place at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington, on Wednesday, June 15 at 3.15 pm.
Graham Pickering
My darling Gray, loving husband of Adele & a wonderful father. 12 years ago seems like yesterday but life goes on. The memories & love we shared are endless & forever in my heart. They will remain there until we meet again & never have to part. My wonderful Mr Pick loves ya, love ya, love ya from Mrs Pick xxxxxx.
Mary Lilian Sell
Passed away peacefully on the May 8 aged 92. She will now be with her beloved Roy in the wherever. Mary will be sadly missed by her son Nick, Teresa, granddaughter Orla and all those who she touched throughout her life. Our thanks to Tilsley House Residential Care Home for their loving care and to the nurses on Draycott ward Weston General Hospital, both were amazing.
Bryan Kenneth Worner
Passed away peacefully on April 20. He is much loved and sadly missed. Rachel, Ruth and Family.
John Ernest Blacker
It is with great sadness that the family of John Blacker announces his passing, on May 11 at the age of 74. The funeral service will be held at Haycombe Top Chapel Bath, on Thursday, June 23 at 1.00 pm. All are welcome to attend. Please make any charitable donations to Cancer Research UK, and may be sent to L J Guyan 12 Charlton Road Keynsham BS31 2JA, 01179 863268
Peter Douglas Browne
Passed away peacefully on May 19 aged 87. A beloved husband of Audrey for 63 years, father of Nicholas and Richard and much loved grandpa of Millie, Georgia and Alex.
Beatrice & Richard Horne
Always missed in loving memory. Dave, Kath & family
Julie Margaret Nesbitt
Passed away at home on May 24, aged 71. A loving wife, mother and wonderful Nana. Now at rest and free from suffering the ravages of a cruel disease. Greatly missed by Clarence, Claire and Clive, Dan and Rebecca. The funeral service takes place at Canford Crematorium on Wednesday, June 22 at 12.00 midday. No flowers please but donations to Cure CJD are welcome.
Mark Hulbert
It is with great sadness that I, Marilyn, inform you that on May 20. My beloved husband Mark died very peacefully at home aged 90 years, with family around him. Mark was a wonderful, loving and much-loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who will be greatly missed. His funeral will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Monday, June 20 at 2.30 pm. Please dress joyfully.
James Arthur Miles
Passed peacefully at the Royal United Hospital, on May 22 aged 83. Reunited with his much-loved wife, Sandra, loving Dad, Gramp and Great Gramp. Funeral Service and Cremation at Haycombe Top Chapel on Wednesday, June 15, at 11.00 am. Bright colour clothing requested. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation to Bryan G Bishop Funeral Service, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7LW.
John Douglas Arthur Platts
Passed away at home on Wednesday, May 18 aged 79. The funeral service will take place at St Monica's Chapel, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym on Tuesday, June 21 at 1 pm. No flowers by request. Donations if desired for the Mark Benevolent Fund may be given on the day or sent c/o Thomas Davis Funeral Directors Southville Lodge Southville Road Bristol, BS3 1DJ Visit John's memoria.
Brenda Mary Tucker
Remembering our dear mum, and nanny B on her birthday, after her sad passing on May 15. With love from Bridget and David, and grandchildren Samantha, Matthew and Partners Mike and Georgia.
Richard Baker
Passed peacefully away at home on May 26 aged 72. A much-loved husband father and grandfather, greatly missed by all. Funeral service to take place at St Andrews Church Mells. on June 17 at 2 pm. Family request smart casual dress. In lieu of flowers, the family have asked donations be made to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Maureen Herrstein
Passed away peacefully at Sandford Station Care Home on May 17, aged 95. Widow of Julius. Dearly loved Mother to Malcolm and Aunt to Alison, Ian and David. She will be greatly missed. Funeral Service, Churchill Methodist Church, Friday, June 10 at 1 pm followed by interment. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Guide Dogs For The Blind c/o Keith C Britton & Son F/D 10 High St. Yatton BS49 4JA or online here.
Butch Llewellyn
Passed away peacefully on May 29 aged 99. Will be sadly missed by Daughter Rosemary, Mike and Families, Daughter Shirley, Mike and Families. The funeral service is to take place on Monday, June 20 at 12.45 at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Children's Hospice Southwest, Wraxall may be sent c/o Arthur E Davey & Sons 82 Silver Street Nailsea BS48 2Ds Tel: 01275 852307 or here.
Kathleen Evelyn Paker (Kath)
Passed peacefully away at Southmead Hospital on April 28 aged 73. She will be sadly missed by her husband Brian, sons John and Kevin and all the family. Now resting with the Angels. God bless, see you soon.
Bryan John Passcop
Passed away peacefully on May 30 aged 89. A much-loved dad to Julie and Lindsay, Grampy of Emma, Charlotte, Charlie and Lucy, and great-grampy of Macie. Forever in our hearts. The funeral is to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium on Wednesday, June 22 at 2.45 pm. All are welcome to attend the service and afterwards at The Queens Head, Hanham Road, Hanham. You are invited to wear something green in recognition of Bryan's long association with and love of Taveners Cricket Club.
Maureen Richardson
We are heartbroken to announce that our beautiful most wonderful Mum passed away on May 10. It's been the hardest thing to lose you, mum, words cannot describe our pain. You really were so very special, you were the most wonderful Mum, priceless in every way. Without you mum, we would have nothing.
You and dad gave us all so much love, taught us so much and gave us all so much. Never once have you ever judged us. We were absolutely blessed to call you our mum. We know that Heaven called you mum, we wish you could have stayed, the memories we have of you will never fade. We did not want to lose you mum, but you did not go alone, a part of us went with you, when Heaven called you home. Our lives will never be the same. God created one extra special lady and that lady was our mum. God bless you mum. Your Heartbroken children.
Philip Alan Sheppard (Shepp)
We are all wishing you a very happy birthday. We wish you were here to celebrate it with us. We all miss you so very much, especially me, I think of you every single day. With all our love, mum, Sue, Andrew, Jan, Sarah and families xxx I am giving your birthday money to the Air Ambulance, I know you would have liked that.
Keith Smith
Every day we miss you, But you live on forever in our hearts. Our brilliant Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Night, Night, God Bless and Up the City! Lisa, Ian, Mike, Josh, Curtis, Toby, Teddy, Georgia, Sam, Harry, Becks and Mila.
Gordon Banks
Passed away peacefully at home on May 28 aged 92. Sadly missed by Margaret and his family. Funeral Service at St Mary Magdalene Church, Great Elm, on Monday, June 20 at 12.30 pm followed by interment. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Brain Tumour Charity may be left in collection box at Church or sent c/o Nicholas J Maggs Funeral Services, Highfields House, Bath Road, Oakhill, Radstock, BA3 5AF.
Barbara Eva Bowes
Passed away on February 23, aged 92 years. Much loved Mother of William and Mary she will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
Margaret Jessie Green (Jessie)
Died peacefully at Weston General Hospital on Friday, May 20 aged 91. A beloved wife of the late John who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A funeral service will be held at St Mary's Church, Wedmore on Tuesday, June 21at 12.00 noon followed by taking held in Wedmore Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, will be shared between St Mary's Wedmore PCC and Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity can be made online here (announcements) or cheques payable to the charities can be forwarded to M Franks & Sons, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627
Tony Silmon
Happy Birthday Son, June 6. Remembering you with love every day. Time passes by and we still question why only 6 years old when we lost you. Night night. God bless. Love mum, dad, Gayle, Lynne and Claire
Keith Smith
Three years ago, June 4. My darling husband, another year without you. I love and miss you so much every day. Precious memories of you are always in my thoughts and heart. I will love you forever. Your loving wife, Sandra.xx
Elaine Frances Alexander (Evans )
Passed away at Southmead Hospital on May 13 aged 69. Now at peace and free from pain after a battle with cancer and COPD. Greatly missed by daughters Zoe, Claire & Hayley. The funeral service takes place at Canford Crematorium on Monday, June 13 at 3 pm.
Beryl Winifred Baker
Died peacefully on April 29 at Field House Care Home, aged 88. Wife of Thomas Barker - now at peace together. Mother of Susan, Paul and Elizabeth. The funeral service will take place on Monday, June 13 at Canford Crematorium Chapel at 12.45 pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Beryl may be made for Action Medical Research for Children on the day or sent c/o R. Davies & Son, 63 Westbury Hill, Bristol BS9 3AD.
Annaphie Madeleine Rogers
08/02/1956 - 27/05/2022 Passed away peacefully at home aged 66 years Beloved mother and wife. Much missed by family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Canford Crematorium, Westbury on Trym on Thursday, June 30 at 11.15 am. No flowers by request Donations if desired to Smiletrain can be sent c/o Co-operative Funeralcare 116 Rodway Road Patchway, Bristol BS34 5PG.
David Francis Stone
David sadly passed away on Monday, May 30 peacefully at home, aged 71. A beloved husband of Linda, treasured dad to Jason and Simon and adored grandad by Lauren, Joshua and James. Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all who knew David. Funeral details Thursday, June 16 Service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium 9.30 am. All welcome. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to St Peter's Hospice in memory of David. R Davies and Son Funeral Directors 10 Gilda Parade, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9HY 01275 833441.
Cynthia Bicknell
Passed away peacefully at her home in Upper Coxley on May 30, aged 88. A much-loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service at Christ Church, Coxley on Wednesday, June 15 at 12noon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for either Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, PCC of Christ Church Coxley or RABI may be made online (via funeral-notices.co.uk) or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY.
Ruth Annette Brown
Ruth Annette Brown recently of Ottrells Mead, Bradley Stoke, passed away after a short illness on June 2 aged 84. A much- loved mum to Angela and Andrew, Grannie to Matthew and widow of Bob. She will be greatly missed. Funeral Tuesday, June 28, 12:00 at Canford Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the RNLI may be forwarded to: R G Rawlings Funeralcare, 5 Woodlands Road, Clevedon BS21 7QD.
Patricia Elsie Filer
Forgive us today if we silently weep for the wife and mother we could not keep The tears in our eyes we can wipe away But the ache in our hearts will always stay. Love Dennis xxx Date of funeral, June 28 at 11 am at Christ the King Church Filwood followed by her burial at Bristol South.
Mair Gray
Died peacefully at Avon Lodge Care Home, Kingswood, on Saturday, May 28 aged 96. Greatly missed by her husband Lew, two sons Martin and Andrew, daughters-in-law Liz and Hazel, six grandchildren and seven grandchildren. Funeral Service to take place on Wednesday, June 29 at 1pm at St Chad's Church, Rodway Rd, Patchway, Bristol. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be sent for Dementia UK c/o The Co-operative Funeralcare, 1 Cleeve Wood Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 2SF Goodnight Mair, God Bless.
June Griffiths
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18. A beloved wife, mother and grandma. Funeral Service: Friday, June 17 at 1 pm, St Nicholas Church, Nore Road, Portishead BS20 8EN. Refreshments afterwards at The Albion, Bristol Road, Portishead BS20 6PZ. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research either direct or via Funeral Directors, F H Halliday & Son, High Street, Portishead BS20 6PT.
Margaret Patricia Harvey
Passed away on April 26 aged 79. A much-loved wife of Peter, mother of Nicola Harvey-Everett, Krysta Harvey-Townsend and Matthew Harvey. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, June 14 at Sacred Heart Church, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only.
Joan Hawkins
Widow of Walter Hawkins and lately of The Loans, Alveston, died peacefully at Windmill House, Old Down on May 25 aged 98. The funeral service is to take place at St. Mary's Church, Olveston on Monday 13th June at 12 noon. Family flowers only but donations if desired may be made out to Age UK c/o L & J Gulwell Funeral Directors. 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury.
Richard Hoy
Sadly passed away on June 4 aged 87. Family man sadly missed.
Rose Ann Bell
Passed away peacefully on May 29 at Great Western Hospital, Swindon, aged 95 years. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service at St John the Baptist Church, Shipton Moyne on Tuesday, June 14 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for, 'Wiltshire Air Ambulance' and 'British Heart Foundation', may be sent c/o Matthews Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, 23 Market Place, Tetbury, GL8 8DD. Tel: 01666 505199 or click here.
Jean Barbara Bignell
07.10.1931 - 19.05.2022. Passed peacefully away. Cremation at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium at 2:30 pm on June 15. Family flowers only! Donations to Dementia UK.
Patricia Filer (Elsie)
Now at rest mum, free from pain - you're with our nan now together again. Love always Daughter Gail, Son in law John, Grandsons Frazer, Chaz, Reegan and Carter xxxx
Patricia Filer
Mum, you are now asleep in God's beautiful garden, free from all sorrow and pain, someday when life's journey is ended, we will be together again. daughter Gaynor, Craig, Shannon & Yasmin.XX
Anne Haskins
14/06/2017 Lovely lady, love always.
Daisy Knowless
Sadly our beautiful mum Daisy passed away on May 30. It was such a shock but you fought so hard mum, unfortunately, it won and you were taken too soon leaving us heartbroken. We will never forget what a wonderful, kind loving mum, gran and great grandmother you were. Our lives truly won't be the same now, you have left a big hole in our hearts. Love you forever mum. Angela, Beverley, Caroline, Rachel and families x Funeral service to take place at Canford Crematorium at 12.45 pm. on Wednesday, July 6. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Vision North Somerset and NHS Retirement Fellowship via www.aedavey.co.uk or c/o Arthur E Davey & Sons, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS482DS. Tel: 01275 852037
Stephen Richard Llewellin
Passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital on June 2 aged 71. A funeral service is to take place at Canford Crematorium on Friday, July 1 at 1.30 pm. There will be a celebration of Stephen's life afterwards where all are welcome at Bristol Civil Service Sports Club Filton Avenue Bristol BS7 0AT. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Lung Research (made payable to Southmead Hospital Charity). All enquires to E C Alderwick & Son Ltd 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG Tel: 0117 935 3746.
Marjorie Florence Locke
Died peacefully at Southmead Hospital on June 2 aged 80 after a short battle with Sepsis. Loved and missed by husband Tony and all her family. Funeral Service at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on June 22 at 11.45 am. Family flowers only but donations can be made in Marjorie's memory to the RNLI c/o H G Harris, Funeral Directors, Cavendish House, 2a Victoria Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 5JS.
Candy Jane Port
Passed away on May 23, aged 62. She will be missed by her Husband Gerry, Daughters George and Aimee, Grandchildren, Step Children, Step Grandchildren, Families and all that knew her. Funeral Service to be held on Monday, June 20 at 2.15 at South Bristol Crematorium. Candy's wishes was for pink or bright colours to be worn. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Bristol and Weston Hospital Charity Liver Unit at the BRI, may be sent via here or Arthur E Davey & Son, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS48 2DS Tel: 01275 852307.
Roger John Leslie Walter
Died peacefully at home on May 24, aged 76. A much-loved Husband and Dad. Roger will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Alison, children Paul, Leslie, Susanne, Tracy, Sarah and Mary and all his family. A funeral service is to be held on Tuesday, June 28 at 12.30 pm at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel. Followed by a reception at Jackson's Social Club, Yate. Family flowers only, but donations may be made in Roger's memory to St Peter's Hospice and Bluebird Care Chipping Sodbury C/O F. Woodruff Funeral Directors, 118-120 Station Road, Yate, BS37 4PQ.
Pete Wedmore
Carol and the family would like to thank everyone for attending Pete's funeral service. Donations received to date are £674, also a big thank you to St Margaret's Hospice, Yeovil for the wonderful care Pete received, and also to the many people that made it a special day. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement.
Maurice John Quigley
Passed away on May 26 aged 76. A much-loved husband, dad, Stepdad, Bam Bam and Great Bam Bam who will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. The funeral service is to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday, June 30 at 2.15 pm. Family flowers only, but donations for the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research may be given on the day or sent c/o Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville Road, Bristol, BS3 1DJ.
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