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To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here . Here are a selection of notices published last week before Christmas (December 19 - December 23).
Read more: All the Bristol death notices and in memoriam last week
Death notices
Sarah Elizabeth (Bet) BANBURY (Wring)
(Wring) (Bet) Sarah Elizabeth Banbury, known to most people as Bet, (nee Wring) passed away peacefully at Bishopsmead Lodge on the 29th November, aged 92. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. After living at 1, Rosemeare Gardens her family home for 55 years she spent the last 2 years at Bishopsmead care home. Funeral service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on the 4th January at 11:15 followed by food and drinks at The Inn at Yanleigh. Donations only please to Alzheimer's Society either on the day or directed to Thomas Davis funeral directors - Southville Lodge, Southville Road Southville, Bristol, BS3 1DJ. 0800 018 4386. info@bristolfunerals.co.uk Thanks for being a wonderful Mum and Nan Neil & Dan
Wendy BATT
Artist, Teacher and Mother Passed away peacefully at Dorothy House, on 10th December 2022. She leaves behind partner John, son Nick, brother Peter, daughter in-law Jane and grandaughter Nelly. Please join the family, friends and colleagues for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Wendy at Haycombe Top Chapel, January 9th 2023 at 12.30. Dress code colourful. Family flowers only please. Donations to Dorothy House appreciated, and may be sent c/o G.F. Hunt. Rest in Peace Mum.
Diane Margaret BRAGG
Diane sadly passed away at home on the 5th December 2022, aged 80. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and all that knew her. Diane's funeral will be held at 1.15pm on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Waterside Chapel. The dress code - there is no need to wear black and bright colours are welcome. Family flowers only but donations to St Peter's Hospice can be given on the day of the service. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors. TEL: 0117 9562834
Peter James BROWN
passed away at the Bristol Royal Infirmary aged 79. Dearly loved Husband of Heather and loving Father of David. Sadly missed by us all and will be lovingly remembered always. Funeral Service is Wed 11th January 2023 at 13:00 at St Andrews Church, Old Church Road, Clevedon, BS21 7UE followed by committal at Weston Crematorium, Ebdon Road. Donations can be made in Peter's memory to the British Heart Foundation / Cancer Research c/o R G Rawlings Co-op Funeralcare by cheque only in the Charity's name. R G RAWLINGS CO-OP FUNERALCARE 5 Woodlands Road Clevedon BS21 7QD
Priscilla Ann CHARD
of Axbridge Passed peacefully away at home on 11th December 2022, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Michael and father to Trudie and Nicholas and much loved grandmother and great grandmother. A service of Thanksgiving at St. John the Baptist Church, Axbridge on Tuesday 10th January 2023 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Dementia UK may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors Cornerways, Church Street Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF. Telephone 01934 742885.
Patrick James (Pat) COSTELLO
(Pat) With great sadness we announce the passing of Patrick James Costello, much loved father of Sue & Liz, grandfather to Amelia, Nell, Fred & Erin. Service & burial Thursday 5th January 10am, Westerleigh South Glos. Friends & Family most welcome.
(Pat) Heartbroken you have gone. Laughing at all the funny memories. Will carry on your theory of "keep whacking something until it works"! Thank you or always being there for me, I love you dad. Give David a squeeze from me. All my love Liz xxx
Lynda Joyce CROXON (Nee Pope)
(Nee Pope) Lyn sadly passed away on 13th December 2022 in New Zealand aged 65 years. Lyn will be sadly missed by her loving mother Val, sister Denise, brother in law Lawrence, Sarah and Dan, Simon and Michelle. A service to celebrate her life will take place on Thursday 22nd December in New Zealand. The service will be livestreamed, for details contact Denise Smith.
Brian Charles Edward DURBIN
In loving memory of my dear Husband Brian. Passed away peacefully at St Peter's Hospice, will always be remembered with love and affection by his Wife Eileen, Daughter Claire, Son in Law Dave and Grandchildren Emily and Flo. God bless you Brian. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke on Thursday, January 5th 2023 at 11.00 am. Donations in memory of Brian for St Peter's Hospice are being accepted by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Paul Anthony ELDRIDGE
Paul Eldridge, long time resident of Batheaston, died peacefully at home in Over, Cambridgeshire on 6th December 2022. Paul was born in Bristol in 1934 and moved to Bath with his parents after World War 2. His father, Leslie, was one of the editors of the Bath Chronicle. For over 20 years Paul ran a greengrocery business in Batheaston with his wife, Rosemary and daughter, Fiona. Paul remarried in the 1980s and moved with his second wife, Jackie, to Over in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Jackie, his daughter Fiona from his first marriage and his brother, Roderic. He will also be much missed by Jackie's children, Jill and Andrew, and her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Paul's funeral is next Thursday 22nd December. Family flowers only. Committal: 1pm Cambridge Crematorium, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0JJ. The committal will take around 15 minutes. Followed by: Thanksgiving Service: 2pm St Mary's Church, Church End, Over, Cambridge CB24 5NH.
Jackie FILER
In loving memory of a very special sister taken from us. We miss you. Thinking of Neil, Lee and the families. Love Sylvia & David xxx
Jackie FILER
Important treasured memories of a beautiful woman and sister-in-law. Our love to her family. From Gwen, Hilary, Jane and Christopher.
Shirley June HOWELL (neé Shearing)
(neé Shearing) Passed away peacefully in her sleep on 5th December 2022, aged 86 years. Shirley's funeral service will be held at St Andrew's Church, Congresbury, on Wednesday 4th January 2023 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, please, but donations in Shirley's memory to Alzheimer's Research UK will be warmly received by The Elms Funeral Directors via their website: www.theelmsfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices All enquiries to The Elms Funeral Directors Limited 50 Baker Street Weston-super-Mare BS23 3AQ Tel: 01934 616006.
Roy JONES
Passed away peacefully. He was loved and will forever be in our hearts. He is remembered fondly by so many, and we hope to see you there. Funeral to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on 30th December at 12:45pm. No flowers please. Donations will go to Dementia Society and Royal British Legion on the day. Love Joan and family.
Amy Elizabeth LYE
formerly of Priston passed away peacefully on 5th December 2022 aged 93yrs. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends Funeral service to be held at St Luke & St Andrew's Church, Priston on Friday 23rd December at 9.45am, followed by a Committal service at Haycombe Crematorium at 10.45am. Family flowers only, donations is wished for the Stroke Association may be left at the Church, Crematorium, or sent to the Funeral Directors. H H Evans Funeral Directors, Tyndale House, 20 Winterfield Park, Paulton, Bristol. BS39 7RY
Sheila MULLINS
Of Peasedown St. John. Peacefully at the Royal United Hospital on 11th December aged 88. Sadly missed by her Husband Peter. Funeral Service and Cremation at Haycombe, Bath on Wednesday 4th January at 11.30am. No flowers by request, donations, if desired for Alzheimer's Research UK., to Bryan G Bishop Funeral Service, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7LW.
Patrick Owen (Pat) MULLINS
(Pat) Pat sadly passed away, suddenly on Saturday 3rd December, a loving husband, Dad and Grandad. You will be carried in our hearts forever, from your heartbroken wife Sue. xxx Till we meet again. Rest in peace. Dad, the hole you have left in our lives is simply indescribable. The love we have for you is truly one of a kind, you are the best Dad we could wish for and your voice and cuddles will be longed for forever. We love you Dad and your grandchildren will live on with all the special and precious memories we have about you. In the year the world lost their Queen we without warning lost our King.... Grandad sports car & our loving Dad forever loved and missed. Sleep tight Dad. Katie, Adam, Bradley, Chloe, Claire, Kevin, Gracie, Archie and Isla xxx A loving and caring brother, brother-in-law and Uncle. You are sadly missed and will remain in our hearts forever. God Bless, sleep tight Pat. Mary, Paul and family xxx Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 18th January 2023, 11am St Nicholas of Tolentino Roman Catholic Church, Lawfords Gate, St Judes, Bristol, BS5 ORE, 11am followed by the committal 12.30pm South Bristol Cemetery, Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS13 7AS. All Welcome. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Pat, may be given after the service in favour of St Nicholas of Tolentino Church if so desired. Thank you. R Davies & Son Funeral Directors, 10 Gilda Parade, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9HY - 01275 833441
Barbara Jane NASH
Barbara passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital on the 8th of December 2022 aged 76 Years. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Her funeral will be held in the Woodland Chapel of Westerleigh Crematorium on the 12th of January 2023 at 10:45. All are welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers to Amyloidosis Research Trust. Roy Preddy Funeral Directors Roy Preddy Funeral Directors 2, Cossham St Mangotsfield Bristol BS16 9EN
Beryl Louise OLDFIELD (Winfield)
(Winfield) Passed peacefully away sleeping aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Len. Loving Mum, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Much loved and sadly missed by Ann, Len, Monica and families. The funeral service will take place at St. Barnabas Church, Claverham at 1.30pm Wednesday 4th January 2023 followed by a short committal at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations if desired for St. Barnabas Church please. This can be received at the church or Clevedon Funeral Services, 29 Old Street, Clevedon, BS21 6DA.
Shirley Frances REYNOLDS
Passed away at Southmead Hospital on 11th December 2022 aged 85. A much loved mother to Veronica she will be sadly missed. Funeral Service will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 at 1pm. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Shirley for Cancer Research may be given at the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield. Bristol BS16 9EN : 0117 9562834
Michael (of Northam Farm) SCOTT
(of Northam Farm) Passed peacefully away with his family by his side, on December 17th, 2022, aged 90 years. Much loved husband of the late Mary, Dad to Dave, Phil, and Lin. He will be very sadly missed by all. The cortège will depart from Northam Farm, at 11.00 am on Monday, January 16th, where all are welcome to pay their respects, and will be followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Versus Arthritis, may be given online at ashleyedwards.co.uk or sent to Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors 10 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AF. Telephone 01278 794304
John Charles George SEWARD
Passed away at home on 18th December 2022 aged 84 years. Funeral service will be held on Friday 20th January 2023 in the Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 10:45am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John for Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
John SHEPPARD
John Sheppard passed peacefully away on 8th December. Deeply missed by his wife Olive, family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Stephen's Church, Soundwell, on 10th January at 12.30 pm., followed by committal at Westerleigh Crematorium at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only please, donations to Bristol Eye Hospital.
Julie Marie SIMS
Our family is deeply saddened and it breaks our hearts to announce the loss of "Our Jue" on the 6th of December aged 61 years. She was a beautiful Wife, Mother and Nan! She touched so many people with her caring, kindness, patience and support and it's true to say, we were very lucky and grateful to have you and wish we still could! Julie will be loved and missed by us all so until we meet again xxxx Phil and the whole family would like to invite you to her funeral to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday January 13th at 2.15pm followed by refreshments at Whitchurch British Legion, Staunton Lane. Please wear anything sunny and bright because that was her personality and that's what she would have wanted and most of all be happy!
Richard Ian TUCKER
Passed away peacefully on Monday 12th December 2022 at the Bristol Royal Infirmary aged 65 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday 13th January 2023 at 12.45pm. Family flowers only Donations if desired in memory of Richard for Bristol & Weston Hospital charity, 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
Lionel George VEARNCOMBE
Passed away at Southmead Hospital, Bristol on 9th December 2022 aged 87 years. Funeral service will be held on Thursday 12th January 2023 in the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Lionel for the Alzheimer's Society or British Heart Foundation may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
Frederick Charles (Fred) VENNER
(Fred) Passed away on 3rd December 2022 aged 83 years. Frederick will be missed by wife Patricia, Daughter Nicola and all that know him. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 22nd December, 12noon at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations for Dementia UK may be made via www.aedavey.co.uk, Arthur E Davey 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS48 2DS Tel: 01275 852307
Margaret Diane VOWLES (Diane)
(Diane) Passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 14th 2022, aged 84 years. Reunited with her beloved Husband Robin. Much loved Mum to Ian, Kerry and Paul and their families. She will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Wednesday 11th January 2023 at 11.15 pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The Diabetes Association are being accepted in memory of Diane by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565
Richard Stephen WHERRY
Sadly passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on the 17th December. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral arrangements to follow.
Lilian Joyce WHITCOMBE
formerly of Glastonbury, passed away peacefully at Castle House Nursing Home, aged 98 years. Lilian will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 12th January at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Barnados may be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY.
Michael Vivian WINDO (Mike)
(Mike) Passed away suddenly at home on the 4th December 2022, aged 72 years. Much loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends and colleagues. Funeral service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday 10th January at 11.15am. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be left at the service or forwarded to: W. B. Gibbs & Sons, Funeral Directors, Riverside, Henton, Wells, BA5 1PD.
In Memoriams
Gordon BRADLEY
December 17th. It has been 5 years now Gordon and you are greatly missed and loved by your wife Evelyn and sons Paul, Philip and Warren.
Angela Mary (Ang) GARDINER
(Ang) One year today you sadly passed away. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, in our hearts you hold a place no one else will ever fill. Remembered today and always. Now reunited with your loving Husband Donald (Don). Love always. Also loving Sons Andrew, John, Scott and Granddaughter Amber
Margaret HOLDER
17.12.2020 Our dear mum 2 years today you left us. Loved and missed so very much. Love you always son Andrew, daughter Ange and family xx
Audrey Jeanne KYBERT
God called your name so softly, that only you could hear. And no one heard the footsteps of angels drawing near. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Loved and remembered always. Daughter Mary, Kevin, Freya and Lara XXXX
Maria MCENEANEY
In memoriam for the 24th December. I still miss you and love always. - Aidan.
Joan PRITCHARD
In loving memory of my beloved wife who sadly died Christmas day 2019 so sorely missed your loving husband Trevor
William (Bill) STONE
Saturday 24th. In loving memory of our Dear Pappy, Passed away 39 years ago today. Happy thoughts and memories of you last forever. Missed always. Marilyn, Pamela, Linda also Great Grandchildren Sarah and Grant. XXX
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