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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Florence Jean (Jean) AMOS
(Jean) Jean sadly passed away at Beech House Care Home on 12th February 2023, aged 95 years. She will be loved and remembered always by her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren and greatly missed by all that knew her. Jean's funeral will be held at 1.45pm on Thursday 9th March 2023 at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Woodland Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations to Guide Dogs for the Blind and Dementia UK, can be given on the day of the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors. TEL: 0117 9562834
Francis Edward BREAN
Suddenly on 21st January, aged 78 years. Son of the late Tom & Joan Brean. Dearly loved father, grandfather, great grandfather & brother. Funeral Service at St. Katharine's Church, Felton on Monday 27th February at 12 noon.
Sadly passed away on Tuesday 31st January 2023 at Cheltenham Hospital aged 84 years. A much-loved husband to June, father to Christopher and Jane, brother to David and brother-in-law to Sarah, father-in-law to Kevin and dearest loving Grandad to Jake, Jemma and Jenny. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 at St Leonard's Church, Upper Minety at 11am. Flowers or donations in memory of Reg to 'PCC Minety - FoSLs A/c' c/o Matthews Independent Funeral Directors, 7 Burnham Road, Malmesbury, SN16 0BQ. Tel: 01666 822216.
John Colin EARDLEY
Sadly passed away on 1st February 2023 aged 83 years. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. John's funeral service will be held at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on 1st March 2023 at 1.30p.m. Family flowers only, please, but donations in John's memory to Children's Hospice South West will be warmly received by The Elms Funeral Directors via 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.
Eric Marshall FORD
Sadly passed away on 7th February peacefully in Hospital. Much loved husband to Esme for 69 years, father to Eric and Martin, grandfather to Arron, Joseph, Roseanna, Gabriella, Douglas and Naomi and great-grandfather to Theo, Esme and Sofia. Funeral to be held at Burrington Church, Wednesday 22nd February, at 2:30pm. Gathering afterwards at Aldwick Estate, BS40 5AL Much missed by all.
Michael GEORGE
Michael sadly passed peacefully away in Meadowcare nursing home on 16th January with his wife by his bedside. Funeral service 28th February, 2.15pm at Canford. Family flowers only. Donations to Meadowcare residents activities fund can be made on the day. R Davies & Son 63 Westbury Hill Westbury on Trym Bristol BS9 3AD Tel: 0117 962 8954.
Doreen Grace GILES
Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother sadly passed away on 10th February after a long illness bravely borne. Will be missed by Martyn, Alison, Sandra, Mike, Ann, Tim and all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral to take place 24th March 2023 at 10:15 at Westerleigh Crematorium. No black - Doreen loved anything on purple spectrum, family flowers only. All enquiries to Thomas Davis, 21/23 Gloucester Road North, Filton, Bristol, BS7 0SG. Tel: 01179312212
David Clifford HALL
Passed away peacefully in Field House Care Home Horfield on 17th January aged 96 years. He will be very much missed by all members of his family and by everyone who knew him. "A perfect gentleman" A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at Memorial Woodlands Chapel Earthcott Green Alveston, BS35 3TA on 23rd February at 2.30pm followed by interment. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of David to the RSPCA may be made via lbennettandson or sent c/o L Bennett & Son Funeral Directors 156 Old Church Rd Clevedon BS21 7TU. Tel 01275 875882. If making a donation through ourselves please make cheques payable to the charity and write David's name on the reverse.
Celia Janet HANHAM (Bigwood)
(Bigwood) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 5th February 2023 at Southmead Hospital, aged 90. Much loved wife of John, mum of Marion & Derek, granny of Ben, Richard, Stewart & Frances, great granny of Bianca, Conrad & Alice. She will be sadly missed. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 15th March 2023 at Canford Crematorium at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Enquiries to R Davies & Son, 63 Westbury Hill Westbury on Trym Bristol BS9 3AD Tel: 0117 962 89 54
Ralph JACOBSON
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 7th February aged 91. Devoted and caring husband to wife Vivienne for 66 years. Will be greatly missed and remembered forever by loving wife Vivienne, family and friends. Funeral service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium, Thursday 9th March at 12noon. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Ralph can be made for the Brain Tumour Charity. Donations may be given on the day or sent care of Thomas Davis Funeral Directors Southville Lodge, Southville Road Bristol, BS3 1DJ
Kenneth John JAMES
Passed away on Friday 3rd February 2023, aged 81 Years. He will be sadly missed by sons Paul and Richard, the family and all his friends. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 22nd February, 3pm at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations for Diabetes UK may be sent via www.aedavey.co.uk or to Arthur E Davey, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS48 2DS. Tel: 01275 852307
Glenn Andrew MILLER
Sadly passed away on 4th January 2023 aged 68 years. He will be deeply missed. Glenn's funeral service will be held at Weston Crematorium on 17th February 2023 at 4.30 p.m. Family flowers only, please, but donations in Glenn's memory to Dementia 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.
Peter Gilbert MORGAN
Sadly passed away in Southmead Hospital on Friday 13th of January aged 75 years. Peter will be greatly missed by Helen, Shaun and his loving family and friends. Now reunited with his Mum Betty and Dad Gilbert. The funeral will be held at St Michael's Church, Two Mile Hill on Wednesday 22nd February at 10:30, followed by the interment at Avonview Cemetery for 11:30. Friends and Family are warmly invited to attend the wake after, at Hanham Community Centre from 12:00. Donations if desired are for the Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue.
David Walter William NICHOLLS
Passed away peacefully on 5th February 2023 aged 95. Much loved husband of Dorothy. Father of David, Elizabeth, Kate and James. Grandfather of Lucy, Ed and Madelief. He will be very much missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral service will take place at Canford Crematorium on Monday 13th March at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of David can be made to support the work of the British Heart Foundation - www.bhf.org.uk Enquiries to R Davies & Son, 381 Gloucester Road, BS7 8TN. 0117 9424039.
Anthony William PALMER
01/09/1937. 10/02/2023 Passed away at home. Now resting in peace with youngest son Robert. Beloved husband of Maureen. Beloved father of Michael and David whose love and support I will always be grateful for. Always remembered by sister Sandra, sister in law Sandra and Alan. Niece Julie and Pete and families . Friends Jill, Kath and Dave. To all of them Thanks for their kindness and support. Also thanks to everyone for their kind messages, cards and flowers. Will be missed, remembered and always loved by Maureen, Michael and Cristina, David, Angela, Anthony and Chris
Kenneth John PERRY
Passed away on the 30th January 2023. Much loved husband of Mavis, father to Maria and Richard, son in law Andy and daughter in law Jo. Will be greatly missed, also your grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved you very much. Funeral to be held at Bristol South Crematorium at 12 noon on Monday 6th March. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers can be left at the service in aid of Cancer Research and Dementia UK.
Valerie Mary PRICE
of Paulton, peacefully at Woodside Nursing Home on 5th February, aged 85. Funeral Service at High Street Methodist Church, Midsomer Norton on Friday 3rd March at 1.00 pm. No flowers by request, donations if desired for Dementia UK, to Bryan G Bishop Funeral Service, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7LW.
Doreen Joyce PROSSER
Passed away peacefully on Monday, 6th February 2023, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Stanley, much loved mum of David and Helen, treasured grandma of Beckie, William and Brittany. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at St Michael's Church, Compton Martin on Wednesday, 22nd February at 11.30 am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Dorothy House are being accepted in memory of Doreen by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565
Margaret Astrid REDDING
Formerly of Chew Magna. Passed away after a short illness on February 3rd 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert William Redding. Much loved mum of Paul and Alison, treasured grandma of Caitlin, Robert, Liam and Lewis. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Thursday, February 16th at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers for The RUHX to benefit The Acute Stroke Unit are being accepted in memory of Margaret by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565
Bryan Eldon RICKETTS
Bryan passed away peacefully at home on Saturday January 21st aged 97. Much loved and missed by his wife Pat of 72 years, their 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Westbury-On-Trym Baptist Church on Monday 27th February at 1:00pm followed by a buffet lunch in the Church Hall. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Royal National Institute for Deaf People on the day or sent care of R Davies & Son. Any queries please to R Davies and Son, 63 Westbury Hill. Westbury on Trym. Bristol. BS9 3AD Tel: 0117 9628954.
Antony Thomas (Tony) ROBERTS
Antony Thomas Roberts, (Tony) son of the late Thomas and Mary, passed away suddenly at home on 18th January 2023 aged 73 Years. Will be fondly remembered by his sister, brothers, nieces, nephews and their families. Funeral service to take place at St Chad’s Church, Rodway Road, Patchway BS34 5ED on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 13.30pm, followed by interment at Lower Almondsbury Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations to Gt Western Air Ambulance may be donated through this link, on the day of the funeral or sent directly to the funeral director. All enquiries to Graham Palmer & Co. Independent Funeral Directors on 0117 947 0776.
Barbara SHOLL-EVANS
Devoted Mum, Grandma, Auntie and friend, died peacefully 19th January 2023. Barbara devoted her working life to helping others through her work as a Therapy Radiographer in London and Bristol. For the last 27 years of her career she was Senior Superintendent Radiographer at Bristol Oncology Centre. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at St Michael's Church Clapton-in-Gordano on Friday 24th February at 11.00am. This will be preceded by a short committal service at South Bristol Crematorium at 10.00am. Family flowers only by request but donations if desired in memory of Barbara to Sightsavers and Hearing Dogs for the Deaf may be made via lbennettandson or sent c/o L Bennett & Son Funeral Directors 156 Old Church Rd, Clevedon, BS21 7TU. Tel 01275 875882. If making a donation through ourselves please make cheques payable to the charity and write Barbara's name on the reverse.
Keith Ronald TAPLIN
Keith R. Taplin died peacefully, aged 85 on 31.01.2023. Gone but never forgotten, God rest his soul and keep him in peace. Reunited with Elsie, Ron & Kitty. Missed by friends, brother Malcolm, cousins. Also missed by Margaret and his children Helen, Peter, & Richard. All welcome at Funeral 11am on Friday 10th March 2023 in Horfield Parish Church, Bristol. Refreshments follow at Civil Service Sports & Social Club, off Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol. Donations please to British Heart Foundation. Flowers/enquiries to Co-op Funeral Services Westbury on Trym High St, Bristol by 9th March 2023
Maggie TELFER
January 12, peacefully at home in Bristol with family at her side. Public memorial service, 2.30pm, March 10, St Georges, Brandon Hill, Bristol BS1 5RR. All welcome. Tribute at www.bdp.org.uk
Maggie TELFER
January 12, peacefully at home in Bristol with family at her side. Public memorial service, 2.30pm, March 10, St George's, Brandon Hill, Bristol BS1 5RR. All welcome. Tribute at www.bdp.org.uk
David Gordon TRIVITT
After a short illness, David passed away peacefully on the 7th February 2023 aged 78 years old. David's funeral service is to be held on Thursday 9th March at Canford Crematorium 2:15pm. All are welcome to attend. Canford Crematorium Canford Ln, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3PQ
Kathleen VOWLES (Gray)
(Gray) Mum you meant the world to me and I miss you so much. You will be forever in our hearts. Love you always, Maxine, Derrick, Darren, Joel and families xx xx
In Memoriams
Hazel Irene BOYLE (NEE GUY)
This year has been so hard without you. You were such a special grandma and life will never be the same without you. We miss everything about you. You were an inspiration to us all as you were so strong, independent and determined. Miss you every day and love you so much love Maria, Matt and Izzy xx
Nicholas (Nicky) BRANFIELD
(Nicky) Nicky you are never far from our thoughts and our thoughts never change, we all wish you had been with us through the years and today. Love you and deeply miss you, mum, dad, brother Tim, family and friends xxx
Vivien CHURCHILL
We still miss you each and every day. With love. Paul, Moira and Family x x x
Nicholas Harold JOYCE
Special memories of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who left us on 18th February 2014. Nine years have passed, but you will never be forgotten. We treasure your memory and you're deeply loved and greatly missed by your ever-loving wife Margaret, Victoria, Darren, son-in-law David and your four loving grandchildren xxxx
Mary MCDONAGH (Grant)
(Grant) Mum, Nan, it has been one year since that angel came for you. Not a day goes by that we haven't thought of you. Memories we will keep forever. Rest In Peace Marie, Bernadette, Paul, Andy, all the Grandchildren and great grandchildren
Thomas Leigh SMITH
Our dear son Tom. 35 sad years. February 19th our hearts broke. Your courage, strength and love made the world a better place. You are never more than a thought away, Tom. Loved and remembered every day, too special to ever forget. Keep dancing, Tom. Mum, Dad and Sam x X x
Birthday Memoriams
Todd Paul Andrew (Toddy) KING
(Toddy) Heavenly birthday wishes to our wonderful Son. These days should be so special, but remind us so much of all we've lost and missed out on. We have our memories, of all the joy you brought to our lives and for that we are forever grateful. Until we can be together again, know that you are always in our hearts. With all our love, Mum, Dad, Jenna, Jorgie and Ben xXx
Mum SOWDEN (Henson)
(Henson) Today would have been your birthday Mum, 18th February. Another one we are apart, we know time is passing by & each day is hard to bear, not having you in our lives to share. Wishing you were here today even for a while, so we could give you birthday hugs & see your loving smile. Love & miss you forever Mum, your broken hearted daughter Mary & Son in law Brian xxxx
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