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Bristol Post death notices and funeral notices from this week
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Here are a selection of notices published in the Bristol Post and Western Daily Press earlier this week.
Death notices
Beryl Mary Amelia ALLEN (Taylor)
(Taylor) Passed away on Tuesday 9th May 2023 at home aged 90. Much loved wife of Gordon and mother of Colin. The funeral service will take place on Monday 5th June Canford Crematorium at 2:15pm No flowers please R. Davies & Son 63 Westbury Hill Westbury-on-Trym Bristol BS9 3AD 0117 962 8954
Monica Sarah ALLEN
Of Somerton. Peacefully passed on 24th May 2023, aged 87 years. A dearly loved mother of Jeremy, Christopher and Claire and step-mother to Simon and Trudi, will be deeply missed by all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Somerton on Tuesday 13th June at 11.00am Followed by a private family interment in Somerton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for Young Lives vs Cancer or Yeovil Unit of the Sea Cadets Corps can be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques made payable to the chosen charity forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY.
Christopher (Benni) BELGIUM (Benni)
Benni Chris Belgium Formerly Barber (“Benni”) Passed away peacefully at Dorothy House Hospice on 22nd May 2023 surrounded by his wife and daughters by his side. A much loved Husband Dad and Grumpy (Grandad). Funeral will be held at Semington Crematorium on Wednesday 14th June 2023 at 14.00. Family flowers only. Donations on the day will be given to Dorothy House. If attending we request smart dress with something maroon in remembrance of his 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment Military Service or Military Uniforms / Medals. For all who knew my father and own motorbikes a final ride out will be taking place. Motorbikes to follow Hearse for Final Ride Out Details ring Leah
Bishop Renford Benjamin BROWN
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 Tuesday 27th 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
Rita Violet CAINES (Green)
(Green) Rita sadly passed away on Tuesday 30th May 2023, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late James (Jim) Caines and cherished mum to Julie, Vivienne and Theresa. Adored Nan and Great Nan. Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all who knew Rita. Funeral details Thursday 15th June 2023 Service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium 3pm. All welcome. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Dementia UK in memory of Rita. R Davies & Son Funeral Directors, 10 Gilda Parade, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9HY 01275 833441
Trevor CAINS
Trevor, passed away peacefully on 22nd May 2023, aged 89 years. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath, on Tuesday 20th June at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Dementia UK please. All enquiries to Coop Funeralcare, 24, High Street, Keynsham, BS31 1DS 01179863233.
George Henry CARNELL
Passed away peacefully on the 4th May 2023 aged 88 years. George had previously served in the military as a Sapper in the Royal Engineers (RE). He was also a heavy goods vehicle driver for both Cowlin’s and RHM Foods. Beloved husband to Joyce, father to Paul, Tina and Karen, grandfather to Terry and Holly. Treasured memories within all of our hearts always, good night and God bless x x x x x x . The Funeral is at Westerleigh’s Waterside Chapel on Tuesday 6th June at 2.00pm. Flowers welcome or donations may be made to the National Autistic Society, if desired.
Janet CHANEY (Horne)
(Horne) Janet passed away peacefully at Saffron Gardens Nursing Home on 18th May 2023 aged 86 years. She will be sadly missed by her 5 children Andy, Ian, Helen, Derek and Heather, their partners and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral to be held at Memorial Woodlands, Bristol at 10.15am on 16th June 2023.
Andy CLEMENCE
of Oakhill formerly of Frome. Passed away peacefully on May 17th 2023, aged 62 years. He will be sadly missed by all his many friends and families. Funeral service at the Mendip Crematorium, Shepton Mallet on Friday June 16th 2023 at 4.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland c/o E Emery & Sons, Funeral Directors, Oakhill BA3 5BG. Tel 01749 840350.
Norman Francis CLOTHIER
Formerly of Home Farm, Ston Easton Passed peacefully away at his home on May 24th 2023, aged 83 years. Much loved and well known in the farming community. Will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. A service to celebrate Norman’s life will be held at St Mary the Virgin Church, Ston Easton on Friday June 9th 2023 at 11am. Followed by private cremation at the Mendip Crematorium, Shepton Mallet at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Cancer Research and British Heart Foundation c/o E Emery & Sons, Funeral Directors, Oakhill BA3 5BG. Tel 01749 840350.
John DUNLEAVY
It is with great sadness that the Dunleavy/Green family announce that John passed away peacefully on 5th May. Born in Tuam, Co Galway, Eire, he lived an active life cherishing time with his family and looking after his garden. His funeral will take place at Holy Family Church, Patchway on 8/6/23 at 09:30. All are welcome. Family flowers only, donation box for Alzheimer’s.
June Rosemary FEAR (Née Jennings)
(Née Jennings) Of Arnolds Hill Farm, Wingfield. Passed away peacefully in Dorothy House Hospice, Winsley on 22nd May aged 67 years. Much loved wife of Robert. Mother of Nicholas and Bridget and devoted grandmother. Thanksgiving Service to be held at St Mary’s Church, Wingfield, Trowbridge, BA14 9LW on Wednesday 7th June at 2.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers for Dorothy House Hospice Care may be sent c/o Matthews Independent Funeral Directors, 7 Burnham Road, Malmesbury, SN16 0BQ. Tel: 01666 822216. www.matthewsofmalmesbury.com
Lesley Diana GOULD (nee Sanders)
(nee Sanders) 1950 – 2023 Died peacefully 18th May Royal United Hospital Bath Funeral 21st June at West Wiltshire Crematorium in Semington at 13.15 Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire (charity number 1048314) A.P McDonald Funerals, Devizes 01380698188.
Alexander Nicholas (Alex) HEAL
(Alex) Passed away peacefully on 18th May 2023 aged 56 years. He is much loved and will be sadly missed by his family & friends. A service to celebrate Alex’s life will be held at Weston super Mare Crematorium on Thursday 15th June at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, personal tributes & donations if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support may be made online at www.alexheal.muchloved.com or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945.
Brian HILL
Brian Hill of Tudor Road, Hanham. Sadly passed away peacefully on Monday 15th May 2023, aged 69 years. His family invite all those who knew him to his funeral on Tuesday 6th June 2023, 2:45pm at The Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Cemetery and Crematorium, Westerleigh Rd, Westerleigh, Bristol.
Roger William HYNAM
Roger sadly passed away peacefully on Wednesday 3rd May at Lovell Place Care Home in Patchway. Beloved Partner of Gill & Best Friend to Jack. We will love & miss you always. Funeral Thursday 8th June 2.15pm Canford Crematorium. No flowers by request, donations to Dementia UK.
Paul Frederick LORD
(Tool Maker & Vintage Machinery Enthusiast) Died 22nd May 2023 aged 76. Father of Susan and Angela. Grandad to Arthur and Esther. Funeral Service at The Vale Crematorium, Pershore on Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 4pm. All very welcome.
Marjorie Elizabeth MCKENZIE (Bishop)
(Bishop) Passed away peacefully on 14th May 2023 aged 88. A funeral service will be held at South Bristol Cemetery and Crematorium on Friday 9th June 2023 at 12.45pm.
Julia Grace MCWILLIAM
of Over Stowey, passed away peacefully on 19th May aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack and a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Over Stowey Parish Church on Monday 5th June at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Over Stowey Church. Please visit wwwjuliamcwilliam.muchloved.com or alternatively send to Grandfield & Son, Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1HZ.
Warburton Keith MITCHELL
of Aller passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on Friday 19th May 2023 aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Rosemary, dearly loved father of Tracy, Christa and Nina and a loving grandad and great grandad who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Aller on Thursday 15th June 2023 at 2.00 pm followed by interment in Aller Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Parkinson’s UK can be left in the collection box after the service or made directly online at www.mfranksandsons.co.uk (announcements). Cheques payable to the charity can also be forwarded to: M Franks & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.
Micheal John (Mike) SMITH
(Mike) Passed away unexpectedly at home on the 16/04/2023 aged 75. Widowed to Marilyn Smith dearly loved father to Michelle, Phillip and Lucy and father in law to Debbie and David treasured grandfather to Emma and Sophie also a dear brother to Rose and brother in law Mike. Funeral service to take place at St Bernards Church Shirehampton on the 6th June 2023 at 1030am followed by a burial at Shirehampton cemetery. Donations,if desired, will be gratefully received for Pancreatic Cancer UK Dad grew up in Henbury and went to school at St Thomas. He left school at 16 to work for Greg Latchams Solicitors. He met his wife Marilyn working at the PBA clubhouse and they moved to Shirehampton in 1974. Dad will be greatly missed by family,friends and by all that knew him through his work, PBA Clubhouse, the Lamplighters pub and the allotment in Shirehampton. 20 High Street Westbury-on-Trym Bristol BS9 3DU.
Christopher James VOWLES
(Formerly of Freemans Farm, Barrow Gurney) Passed away peacefully on 22nd May 2023 at home in Wells, aged 71 years. He will be sadly missed by wife Lynne, his children Hannah, Matthew, Robin & Lizzie & his five grandchildren. Private funeral. No flowers please, donations if desired in Chris’ memory can be made to St Margaret’s Hospice Yeovil.
In Memoriams
Patricia WRIGHT
Mum, twenty three years ago today. You left us peaceful memories Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you You are always by our side. Your smile has gone forever And your hand we cannot touch, We have so many memories of you, Mum, we love so much. Always in our hearts, now and forever. Love, Bonnie, Gary, Jeff, Shelly, Teresa, Marcia, Darren and families. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Birthday Memoriams
Claire EVANS (Priest)
(Priest ) Our lovely Claire another birthday will come and go without you. Our tears still fall when we remember the years gone by. You would be so proud of your boys. Callum is sitting exams ready for university in September, Archie’s worked really hard and has a place at QEH. You are missed beyond words. Laurence & Dawn, Sharon & Steve, Traci & Mark, Jamie, Harry & Olivia
Philip Alan (Shepp) SHEPPARD
(Shepp) June 3rd Wishing you all the love in the world and a happy 62nd birthday. I am sure you are celebrating it with Dad, Charlie and Nan Bray. We wish you were here to celebrate it with us. We all miss you so very much, especially me, I think of you every single day. With all our love, Mum, Sue, Andrew, Jan, Sarah and Families xxx I am giving your birthday money to the Air Ambulance, I know you would have liked that.
Dennis WINGROVE (Dad)
(Dad) Today would have been your birthday Dad, the first one we are apart. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our hearts. Birthday wishes to Heaven we send wrapped up in our love that will never end. No more cards or presents can we give, only our love for as long as we live. Love & miss you forever Dad. Your broken hearted sons Brian, Kevin & John & daughter in law Mary xxxx.
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