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Death Notices
Bishop Renford Benjamin BROWN
CHANGE OF DATE Passed away peacefully in Southmead Hospital on 29th May 2023. Funeral service will be held at The New Testament Church of God, Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol. BS5 6PR on Thursday 29th June 2023 at 11am. There will be a private family burial. All enquiries to: - Cotton & Sons Funeral Directors Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol. BS5 0NN. Tel: 0117-951-0744
Robert CHAPLIN
Suddenly at home on 6th June aged 76 years. Dearly loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Funeral service Horsecastle Chapel, Yatton Friday 30th June at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Horsecastle Chapel c/o Keith C. Britton & Son Funeral Directors 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA or via kcbritton.co.uk
Jennifer Mary COOMBES
Passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital on 12th June 2023 after a short illness. Beloved nanny of Alys, Hazel, mother of Nicholas and Sally. She Joins Peter, Dorothy, Charles and Matthew. Funeral Service at Southmead Crematorium on Tuesday 4th July 2023 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please but Donations, if desired, to Southmead Hospital Charity may be forwarded to F H Halliday & Son Ltd, 115 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PT. (01275) 842120
June Rose (Of Yeovil) COUSINS (Nee Griffiths)
(Nee Griffiths) (Of Yeovil) Formerly of Stapleton Road, Bristol. Peacefully at her home, after a long illness, on 14th June 2023 aged 86 years. Beloved Wife of Alan and loving Mum to Tracy and Lisa. Devoted Nana and Great Nana. Funeral service will take place at the Church of the Holy Ghost, Yeovil on Monday 10th July at 11.30am, followed by interment at Yeovil Cemetery. Donations in memory of June for Dementia UK may be sent c/o A.J. wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT or given online at www.ajwakely.com Please make cheques payable to the charity.
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Ronald CROSS
Died 13th June in Barnstaple aged 80. A much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Marshal of Clifton College 1991-2008. He will be sadly missed by all his family. Funeral Service at Clifton College Chapel, Thursday, 29th June at 10.30am. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Ronald may be given to Cancer Research UK c/o L. Bennett & Son, Funeral Directors, 156 Old Church Road, Clevedon, BS21 7TU or online via lbennett&son.co.uk
Michael John CURTIN (Mike)
Mike Passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital on 3rd June 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. A much loved husband, dad, grandad, brother and uncle who will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. Funeral service to be held at St Augustine’s Catholic Church, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6QR at 11:30am on 29th June 2023. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Downend, Bristol Tel. 0117 957 5500.
Angela Joy FORTIN
Passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice on 5th June, aged 77 years. Much loved Sister of Tony & Ron, Auntie to Holly and close Friend of Paul. Funeral service to be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Wednesday 5th July at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to 'Macmillan Cancer Support' or 'St Peter's Hospice' are being received by Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors 7 Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath BA1 3DF Tel: 01225 426822
Angela Lesley GODWIN (Pratt)
(Pratt) Loving wife, mother, sister, auntie, grandmother, cousin, niece and friend, who passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 11th June aged 74 years. Will be deeply missed by all the family and those that knew her. Funeral will be held on Friday 30th June, 10.00am at South Bristol Crematorium. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Dogs Trust. With love from all the Family x * * * * * Passed away peacefully on 11/06/2023. Aged 74 years. An angel by name and by nature. Peace after pain. A wonderful woman and a loving lady. Heartbroken husband, John x
Harry Norman GRIFFIN
of Charlton Adam, passed away peacefully on 3rd June 2023, aged 77 years. A much loved father of Tim and Zoe, grandfather to Ben and George, will be missed by all of his family and friends. Celebration of Life service and interment to be held on Tuesday 27th June at 2.00 p.m. at St Peter's Church, West Lydford. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, are invited for Blood Cancer UK (Yeovil Branch), may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY.
Diana Alice HALL
Diana sadly passed away at Southmead Hospital on 12th June 2023. aged 89 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Alan Hall and mother to Christopher, Richard and Melanie. She will be loved and remembered always by her family and greatly missed by all that knew her. Diana's funeral will be held at 3.15pm on Friday 7th July 2023 at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Woodland Chapel. Family flowers only please, but donations to St Anne's Church, in Siston, may be given on the day of the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors. TEL: 0117 9562834
Marjorie HARRIS
formerly of Street passed away peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital on Sunday 11th June 2023 aged 84 years. Dearly loved mother of Tina, Mark, Lynn and Michelle also a loving grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Monday 10th July 2023 at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, donations if desired will be shared between Stroke Association and British Heart Foundation can be left in the collection box after the service or made directly online at www.mfranksandsons.co.uk (announcements). Cheques payable to the charities can also be forwarded to: M Franks & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.
Peter John HULIN
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 15th April 2023, aged 75 years. Funeral Service at St Mary's Church, Portbury on Thursday 29th June 2023 at 11:00am. Family flowers only please but Donations, if desired, to Parkinson's UK may be forwarded to F H Halliday & Son Ltd, 115 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PT. (01275) 842120 or online at www.fhhalliday.co.uk
Ruth JAHANS-PRICE
Ruth Jahans-Price died peacefully at home with her family on Saturday 10th June 2023. She is now at peace. Funeral service will be held at Westerleigh crematorium on Tuesday the 27th of June at 13:15 No flowers. Donations to: ACCRF (accrf.org) and Salivary Gland Cancer UK (salivaryglandcancer.uk)
Ann Patricia JOHNSTON
A much loved Mother and Grandmother passed away on 1st June 2023 after a long illness. Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodlands Chapel on Thursday 6th July 2023 at 10.45 am. A special thank you to Frenchay House for their kindness during the four years she was in their care. Peace at last.
David Richard KEEVIL
Passed peacefully away at the Royal United Hospital, Bath on 10th June 2023, aged 89 years. Much loved father of Davina, Claire, Vanessa and loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at St George's Church, Beckington on Thursday 22nd June at 11.00 am, followed by interment. Family flowers only please, but donations for Guide Dogs for the Blind may be sent to Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors, R20 Marshall Way, Commerce Park, Frome, BA11 2FE (01373 476277)
Margaret Jean MALPASS (nee Say)
(nee Say) Peacefully on 30th May 2023, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of Dennis, mother to Caroline and Ian, grandmother and great grandmother. Thanksgiving Service at St John the Baptist Church, New Alresford SO24 9AG on Thursday 29th June 2023 at 12.30pm. Dress: bright colours. Donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society and The Children's Society can be sent to Richard Steel & Partners, 58 West Street, New Alresford, SO24 9AU or www.jeanmalpass.muchloved.com
Violet (Topsy) PARSONS (Ince)
(Ince) (Topsy) To our Dearest, Sweetest, Beautiful Mum, With a heart full of Sunshine & a wave full of cheer, You lit up the room whenever you were near and.... We wish you luck as we wave you goodbye, cheerio, here you go on your way. We wish you luck as we wave you goodbye, with a cheer, not a tear, just a sigh. Give us a smile, we can keep all the while, in our hearts while you're away, 'Till we meet once again you and I, We wish you luck as we wave you Goodbye. Forever In our hearts, just a memory apart, so Don't forget your gas mask, Don't forget your torchlight, Sleep tight & don't let the bugs bite Night, night dearest Ma. You will always be our Valentine Wife to Bill Mum to Royston, Phillip & Annie & later Heather & Anthony. Grandma to Harry, Prussia, Chris & Beth & later to Sorrel, Kate, Will & Duncan. Great-Grandma to Sienna and Viola. Sister to Tom. Aunty Violet to Susan, Christine, Jimmy, David, Stephen & Robert. Stephen & Jill. Roger, Peter & Margaret. Aunty Vi to Lisa, Zoe, Harry and later George. Friend to friends and neighbours. Loved by all. Violet's funeral will be held at St. John's Parish Church, Keynsham, at 12.30pm on Wednesday 21st June 2023. Donations if desired, for The National Autistic Society, (Burnham-on-Sea), c/o L J Guyan Funeral Directors, 12 Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol. BS31 2JA. Tel: 0117 986 3326
Glenys Ann RAYNER
Glenys passed away peacefully in Bristol Royal Infirmary after some months of declining health. She was born in Wells and moved to Bristol after WW2. She was a clever child and won a scholarship to be a Boarder at Red Maids' - now Red Maids' High School. She originally trained as a Nursery Nurse but did not pursue this, preferring a variety of roles in administration and account management. Glenys enjoyed going to the theatre and frequently attended performances at the Tobacco Factory and the Theatre Royal. She loved cats and dogs though had none of her own but in her later years had a second career as a pet and house-sitter. Glenys will be sadly missed by her cousins Anita, Patricia and Pauline and by her many friends, including Sylvia, Albert, Mark, Andrew and Chris and by her neighbours in Calcott Road. Her funeral is at Westerleigh Crematorium - the Woodland Chapel on Tuesday 4th July at 11.30 am and afterwards at her friend Chris's home. No flowers by request, but donations in lieu if desired to Bristol Dogs and Cats Home or Dementia UK can be left in the retiring collection, or sent c/o Cottons & Sons. All enquiries to:- Cotton & Sons Funeral Directors Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol. BS5 0NN. Tel: 0117-951-0744
Kenneth George ROBBINS
Passed away peacefully on 4th June at St David's Hospice, after a long and valiant battle with cancer, Ken aged 81 years, of Chepstow and originally of Almondsbury. Devoted and much loved husband of Jane, father of Emily-Jane and Mark, Ben and Rachel, grandfather of Martha, Harry and Florence. Funeral Tuesday 4th July, service at Langstone Vale Crematorium, Newport, NP18 2EB at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for St David's Hospice may be given online at www.toveybros.co.uk/funeral or sent c/o Tovey Bros Tovey Bros, 9/11 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2EH.
Linda Tereasa RYALLS
Linda sadly passed away on Saturday 3rd June aged 69 years. Funeral to be held at St Pius X Church, Gatehouse Ave, BS13 9AD on Wednesday 12th July at 12:30pm followed by Burial at South Bristol Cemetery at 13:45pm. Wake to be held at The Fox and Goose Pub, Bridgwater Road, BS48 3SL from 3pm. Family flowers only please and Donations if so desired can be made on the day for the benefit of St Peters Hospice and The Royal British Legion. All enquiries to R Davies & Son Funeral Directors, Bishopsworth. 0117 9641133.
Maureen SCOTT
Maureen Scott, Passed away on the 10th June 2023 at Southmead Hospital. Mother, Grandmother and loving friend. Peacefully at rest, always loved and never to be forgotten. Maureen's Funeral service to be held at Canford Crematorium on the 28th June 2023 at 3pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research, may be sent c/o Enquiries to Daffodil Funeral Services, 50 High Street, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 0DJ
Christine (Chris) SMITH
Passed away peacefully in Melbourne, Australia on 13 June 2023, aged 84 years. Formerly of Henleaze, Bristol, UK, wife to Jack Smith (dec'd). Much loved mum to Steve and Angie, and mother-in-law to Annemarie and Giles. Proud Nana to Sammy and Arty. Big sister to Pete (dec'd), and loving sister-in-law to Pauline. Auntie to Lawrence, Rachel, Helen, Dominic and Damien. Sister-in-law to Rod (dec'd) and Auntie to Gary and Sara. A wonderful, unique lady with an incredibly creative mind and caring soul. Sleep now, in peace and without pain.
Esme Mary (Joan) SOBCZYK
(Joan) Passed away on the 28th May 2023 aged 96 years. Now gone to join her loving husband Erich. She will be greatly missed by Christine, Ruth, Paul & Gill, and all the family. A funeral service will be held in the East Devon Crematorium, Whimple EX5 2PT on Tuesday, 27th June at 1pm. Any donations in lieu of flowers please, to the Ottery Help Scheme by retiring collection, online at www.otteryhelpscheme.org.uk or c/o Luxton Funeral Service, Ottery St Mary EX11 1BE
Mollie Rosina TRUBRIDGE (Nee May)
(Nee May) Passed away peacefully at Blossom Fields Care Home on Friday 16th June 2023 aged 80 years. Much loved Wife of Trevor. Devoted Mother of Roger & Sarah. A loving Granny, Sister, Auntie and Friend who will be missed by all. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 11th July 2023 at Zion Church, Woodend Road, Frampton Cotterell at 2:30pm followed by a private family cremation service. Traditional funeral attire not necessary. We will be pleased to see a splash of blue her favourite colour. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Mollie for The Alzheimer's Society may be given on the day or at https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/16-06-2023-mollie-trubridge/ All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
Janet Mary WELLS (nee Box)
(nee Box ) Aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Terence, sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Haycombe Crematorium on Thursday 29th June at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations may be made in her memory to Cancer Research can be left at the crematorium or sent to funeral directors H H Evans, Tindale House, 20 Winterfield Park, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7RY.
Michael John WILKINSON
Formerly of Beech Grove, sadly passed away at The Great Western Hospital Swindon on 8th June, aged 73. Mike, known by many for his building work and his love for trials bikes. He will be dearly missed by his beloved family. A service to celebrate Mike's life will be held at West Wiltshire Crematorium Semington on Monday 3rd July at 11am. Please wear smart attire. Please contact F W Jones & Son, Chippenham for any queries
Gareth John WILLIAMS
Peacefully passed away aged 64. Forever loved and sadly missed by Partner Julie and family. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 28th June at 11:30am at Lower Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium Bath. Family flowers only. Donations to Dorothy House Hospice please. Friends and family will be wearing colours to celebrate Gareth's life, so all attending are encouraged to not wear black. Thank you.
In Memoriams
Christopher BURROW
It's a year now since you passed away. If tears could bring you back, you would be here today. We are always thinking of you and wishing you were here. We all miss you and love you lots and lots. Love Mum and families xx
Leslie GOLDING
Loved and remembered always by your ever loving Son Steve. God Bless. We will be reunited.
Margaret (Peggy) QUINN (Doyle)
(Doyle) (Peggy) Peggy Mum, 15 years since you left us, not a day goes by without treasured thoughts of our times together. Loved and sadly missed. Loving Son Mike & Wife Sara xx
Acknowledgements
Luke HARVEY
Steve, Nicky, Kyle and Grandparents Michael and Maureen would like to express heartfelt thanks for all the support, messages and flowers given to us following the tragic loss of our dearest Luke. We have been totally overwhelmed by attendance at both the Balloon Release and Funeral, emphasising how Luke touched the hearts of everyone he met. Sincere thanks also for the donations given to Cancer Research UK and The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
David WEBBER
Anne and all the family would like to thank everyone for their messages of sympathy, cards, attending Davids funeral and donations for the Air Ambulance that are still being collected. A special thank you to the Rev Richard Priestly, Caroline Stevens and Fletcher House Nursing Home. Please accept this as my personal acknowledgment.
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