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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Derry James BEGLEY
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend to so many, Derry. He will be sorely missed in both Ireland and the UK. He died at home. Please respect the family’s privacy at this unexpected and very difficult time. With thanks for all your friendship and kindnesses to Derry, his mother April Begley and sisters Claire and Liz.
Irene BOWRING
of Ashcott formerly of Derby passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday 30th September 2024 aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Squadron Leader Robert Bowring AFC RAF, dearly loved mother of Felicity and Elizabeth and of her cat Kitty who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 24th October 2024 at 10.30 am. Family flowers only, donations if desired will be shared between Cancer Research UK and RUH Charitable Fund (Cancer Services) 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.
Joan BURNETT (nee Bennett)
(nee Bennett) Passed away peacefully on 26th September, aged 86 years. Widow of Nicholas. Beloved mother to Julia, Kate and Tor, grandmother and great-grandmother. A private committal will be followed by a service of Thanksgiving at All Saints’ Church, Wrington on Monday 28th October at 2.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK c/o Keith C. Britton & Son Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA or via kcbritton.co.uk
Hugh William EVANS
Passed away peacefully on 4th October 2024, aged 82 years. Hugh was much loved and will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday 25th October, Sedgemoor Crematorium at 12.00 noon.
Philip HOSKINS
Dearly loved husband to Patricia, father to Nicola and Clare, grandfather to Toby, Lucy, Amy and Victoria and great-grandfather to Nellie and Ottilie. Proudly born in Bristol and a staunch City supporter, moving to East Grinstead in 1963 where he was a Town Councillor, becoming Mayor in 1974/75, a Mid Sussex District Councillor, a Charter Member of the East Grinstead Lions Club and a Town Twinning Association member. With a lifelong interest in all things shipping. A move to Winchester followed in 1983 and latterly a move to Alton where he made many new friends. A lovely gentleman who had a full life well lived. A Remembrance Service will be held on Friday 1st November 2024 at St Nicholas’s Church, Chawton GU34 1SJ at 2pm. Donations to RNLI c/o philiphoskins.muchloved.com if desired
Michael John Theodore (Grandad) HUNTON
(Grandad) 16th February 1935 -19th September 2024. Sadly passed away aged 89 years. Loving Husband to Marilyn (passed 2015) and Father to Timothy, Nigel, Simon, Michelle, Leonie and Donald. Beloved Grandfather to Amelia, Lawrence, Prudence, Primrose, Monty, Finley, Jonah and Gabriel. Dear friend to many in Birkdale. His passing will leave a hole in our lives but his memory will leave so much love in our hearts. Michael’s Funeral service will take place on Monday the 21st of October at Surrey and Sussex Crematorium, Balcombe Rd, Crawley RH10 3NQ at 1:30pm. This will be followed by a wake held at Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate Horsham RH13 6PG. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. Funeral Home: Freeman Brothers Funeral Directors Horsham, 01403 254 590
Peter JAMES
Sadly passed away on the 16th of September aged 80 years. A much-loved Dad, Grandad and friend to many. He will be missed and lovingly remembered by all that knew him.
Roy William JOHN
of Cains Close, Kingswood Sadly passed away on Friday, 4th October 2024, aged 80 years. Funeral Service will take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Wednesday, 30th October 2024 at 11am. Donations, if desired, may be sent for “Bristol Dogs and Cats Home” c/o Adams Funeral Directors Ltd, 263 Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3RA. Tel: 0117 3368 629
Janet LOVELL (NEE TURNER) (Balsdon)
(Balsdon) Passed peacefully away on 29th August 2024, aged 87 years at Southmead Hospital, surrounded by her family. Much loved Mum to Sharon, Maxine, Sean and Lisa. Mother-in-Law to Nigel and Nana to Amelia. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all her family. Funeral service to be held at Canford Crematorium on Monday 14th October at 10am. Family flowers only.
Michael Patrick (Mickie Ross) MCNAMA
(Mickie Ross) Mickie passed away on Tuesday 24th September. He is sadly and dearly missed by his wife Ann, sons, Michael and James and Grandchildren Harry, Ollie and Elliot. The funeral will be held on 24th October at 11am at St Nicholas of Tolentino, Lawfords Gate, Bristol. The burial will be held at South Bristol Cemetery and afterwards, back to the Star in Fishponds. Family flowers only and donations to Borderlands. RIP.
Sara PEARCE
Passed away suddenly on 9th September, aged 67 years. Sadly missed by her nieces, Caitlin and Lucy, their father Kevin, her cousin Tim and family, and her friends and neighbours. Funeral service to be held at the Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium, on Monday 21st October at 1.45pm. Can we request no flowers but donations, in memory of Sara, to There for You (UNISON Welfare) at the crematorium. We will be sharing memories of Sara at the Bristol Pavilion, Gloucestershire Cricket Ground, Nevil Road, Bristol, from 3pm. All are welcome.
Roy William POINTING
of Wells Passed peacefully away at Wells Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 25th 2024 aged 76 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family. Funeral service to be held at Mendip Crematorium, on Thursday, October 10th at 11.30am. Family flowers only but donations if desired for ‘Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’ may be left at the crematorium or forwarded to Unwins Independent Funeral Directors, The Firs, Underwood, Wookey Hole Road, Wells, BA5 1AF.
Roger Edward SPERRING
My dear husband Roger father of Jane and Darren, Grandfather to George, Zander and Rivah. Also family to Klee and Mark. Passed away on Friday 20th September. Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium (Waterside Chapel) on Friday October 18th at 1.15 pm Afterwards at the Kendleshire Golf Club. Loved and remembered always. we shall all miss you terribly. Family flowers only please. Any donations to Southmead Hospital Charity to go towards the Cardiology Department which may be given on the day of the service or sent c/o E C Alderwick & Son Ltd 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG Tele: 0117 935 3746
Jacqueline (Jackie) STEER
(Jackie) Passed away at home on 3rd October 2024 aged 86 years. She will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held in the Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on Wednesday 30th October 2024 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jackie for St Peter’s Hospice & Meningitis Research may be given on the day. Thank you. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834
Terry (WILLIE) WEAVING
(WILLIE) On the 1st of October we sadly lost a beloved husband, father and grandfather. The funeral will be held on November 1st 13.30 at Bristol South Crematorium followed by the wake at the British Legion, Bishopsworth.
In Memoriams
Claire EVANS (Priest)
(Priest ) “Beautiful Claire, it’s that time of year when the pain in our hearts is so sharp. So much has changed in the nine years since you’ve been gone. Thoughts and memories of you are never far away. The one constant is that you are loved and missed.” Dawn, Laurence, Sharon, Steve, Traci, Mark, James, Harry and Liv xx
George Alfred FINNIMORE
My dearest husband George, two sad years have passed since you left us with broken hearts but happy memories. We never wanted memories we only wanted you. Always missed, today and always. Your loving wife Pam, sons Martin, Alan & Andrew and partners. Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren.
David Rennie KING
Lovingly remembered after 16 years. So many happy memories are still treasured, today and always. Jane
Mark STOKES
Dad, Not a day goes past without your daughters thinking of you, we will always hold you in our hearts and wish you were still with us, you were taken far too young and far too soon, mum misses you so much, but we know you are our guardian angel and always looking down on us giving us the strength, your with our nan, aunt Jacque, pamp and all the others we love and miss so much. I hope we are making you proud dad, we love you so much. Your eldest daughter Michelle (Lou) xx
Birthday Memoriams
Barbara ELLIOTT
Mum Just to wish you a happy 80th birthday. Also it doesn’t seem like its two years since you left. Not suffering anymore and you are missed and love so much by us all. Wishing you were here to ring or see to talk. Always loved Love and Hugs
Michael Robert SLADE
When Tomorrow Starts without Me and I’m not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me I know how much you love me, as much as I love you. And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too, So when tomorrow starts without me. Don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right here, in your heart. Loving husband of Mary XXX. Much loved dad of David, Mark, Paula Jane. Loving Gramp of Aaron Kyrell, Ethan, Matthew, Alexander, Theo. Loving Bampy of Brayden and great grandfather of Aaleyah and Remy. All My Love Mary.
Acknowledgements
Robert Stanley TAYLOR
Barbara and family would like to thank you all for attending the service for Robert and for your very kind donations to Robert’s chosen charities, Forever Friends Appeal at the RUH and Macmillan Nurses both of which received £300 from the donations on the day
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