Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams.
Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.
Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here .
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Margaret Gladys BANFIELD
Passed away peacefully at Little Heath Care Home on 1st April 2023 aged 91 years. Funeral service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium (Woodland Chapel) Wednesday 10th May at 12.15 pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Guide Dogs For The Blind and Dementia UK All enquiries c/o E C Alderwick & Son Ltd 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG Tele: 0117 935 3746
Mary BRACEY
Formerly of Chew Stoke The family of Mary Bracey are very sad to announce her passing on April 4th 2023. Loving Mother and Grandmother, she will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday, April 24th at 3.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The R.N.L.I. are being accepted in memory of Mary by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors 2, The Vinery, Harford Square Chew Magna, BS40 8RD Telephone 01275 332565
Mavis Emily GRAY (Nee Peacock)
(Nee Peacock) Passed away suddenly at home on 20th March 2023. Beloved wife of John, cherished mother of Andrew, will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Canford Crematorium, Canford Lane, Bristol, on Wednesday 26th April at 12.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired towards Royal Air Forces Association, may be given on the day or sent c/o Thomas Davis Funeral Directors Southville Lodge Southville Road, Bristol, BS3 1DJ Tel: 01179 663 268
Raymond (Ray) GRIMSTEAD
(Ray) Passed away peacefully of frailty of old age on March 23rd 2023, aged 95 years. Beloved Husband of the late Gwenda Grimstead. Much loved Father of Robert, Susan and Sarah. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at St Andrew's Church, Blagdon on Friday, April 28th at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Alzheimer's Research are being accepted in memory of Ray by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Pat HEALY (Shearn)
(Shearn) Our Dearest Auntie Pat, one of life's true Angels. We miss you. May you rest in peace as our family link again. Love always Lorraine, Kevin and Julie x
Patricia Evelyn (Pat) HEALY (Nee Shearn)
(Nee Shearn) (Pat) We were so lucky to have had you in our lives, one of life's angels. God bless Love from Brother Tony, Lyn & Steve xxx A very special Auntie, always in our hearts. Love Kerry, Stuart, Katie & Ben xxxx
Patricia Evelyn 'Pat' HEALY
Passed away 23rd March 2023 aged 83 years. Pat will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Her funeral will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday 17th April at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, but donations will be warmly received for Cancer Research and/or The BRI Ward A900. These can be made online at www.aedavey.co.uk or sent c/o A.E. Davey 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS48 2DS Tel 01275 852307.
Barbara 'Joyce' MOBBS
Passed away peacefully on 1st April, aged 97. A much loved Mum, Grandma, Great Grandma and friend. Funeral 16th May at 3pm Canford Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to Avon Wildlife Trust or c/o R Davies Funeral Directors. Thank you.
In Memoriams
Todd Paul Andrew (Toddy) KING
(Toddy) Remembering always, our wonderful boy, cruelly taken from us twenty years ago today. Your time with us was far too short, but you made all of our lives so much better! We find comfort in all our lovely memories, but we'd give anything to have you here, making more with us. Until we are all reunited, our hearts will be forever broken, and our lives incomplete. Love Mum, Dad, Jenna, Jorgie and Ben xXx
Shirley PAYNE (Sutton)
(Sutton) Mum, two years today. They say time heals but not for us. We still love and miss you every day. Loving children. Roger and Sandra
Martin SHONE
26.9.1958 - 10.4.1978 Beautiful memories of my lovely son Martin. I will love and miss you always. Mum x x
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
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