Here are the death announcements carried in the Stroud News and Journal this week.

Janice Alicia Adcock passed away at home on June 9, 2020, aged 87 years, whilst in the loving company of her husband and daughters. Beloved wife of Derek. A mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, known for her cheeky smile and competitive bowling and who was never one to stop fighting for a win.

The service, by invitation only, will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday June 30 at 3.00pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research UK and can be sent c/o Selim Smith & Co., Heron Lodge, Painswick Road, Gloucester. GL4 4QJ.

Richard Barnes 'biffo' of Amberley, died peacefully at home on the June 9 2020, aged 75 years.

Beloved husband of Caroline, his funeral will take place at Westerleigh Crematorium. Enquiries to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR.

Lucy Sarah Marie Churchill died on May 26 2020, aged 33 years.

Daughter of Paula Richardson and Jonathan Churchill, sister of Luke, Anja, Elijah and Israel.

Private cremation service, by invitation only. A charity named Jasper Velvet will be set up in Lucy's memory to help vulnerable people. All donations can be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Ltd, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR. Tel: 01453 790900. (cheques to be made payable to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Ltd).

Susan Jean Allard "sue" sadly passed away peacefully on the evening of June 3 after a short illness, aged 66 years.

Much loved wife of Paul, daughter of Jean Carter and proud mother and grandmother to Richard, Gillian, Grace and Evelyn. Also step grandmother to Ellis. Due to the current circumstances a small service at Gloucester Crematorium will be held on June 25 at 11.30 am. The family request donations in lieu of flowers to Guide Dogs for the Blind, c/o Philip Ford Funeral Directors.

Nancy Alice Bird of Ryelands Road, Stonehouse, sadly passed away on Tuesday June 9, 2020, aged 91 years.

Beloved Mother of four, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.

Dearly missed by her loving family. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Christian Aid c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King's Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409.

Brenda Spyer formerly of Minchinhampton, died peacefully on June 7 at her home, in Cainscross, aged 90 years.

Much loved Aunt of David and loved by her friends and all who knew her. Due to current circumstances there is a necessity for a graveside service, which will take place at Brimscombe Cemetery on Wednesday June 24 at 12.00pm.

Due to the nature of the cemetery, anyone who is unable to attend the service will have an opportunity to say goodbye to Brenda at her home at St. Matthews Court, Cainscross, Stroud at 11.15am.

Donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) The Dogs Trust, c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. 01453 832188 or donate online at www.fredstevens.co.uk

Margaret Jean Slater 'Jean' sadly passed away at Scarlet House on Sunday June 7 aged 80 years.

A special thank you goes to all the staff at Scarlet House for their continued care and support throughout Jean's stay with them. Jean's funeral is to take place on Monday July 6 at Gloucester Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations to Longfield can be sent c/o Philip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES. Any funeral enquiries to Philip Ford and Son.

Aleksander Sobas From Farmhill, Stroud, passed away peacefully on Friday June 5, aged 87.

Much loved and sadly missed by his wife Madeline, children Marek and Teresa, his four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and all his family and friends.

Due to current circumstances a small private burial will be held, followed by a memorial service and celebration of Alek’s life at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Dementia UK or the British Heart Foundation c/o Philip Ford Funeral Directors, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES.

Roger Anthony Sparkes formerly of Stroud and Worcester died at home in Nailsworth on June 6 2020, aged 81 years. A much loved father and grandfather.

Due to current circumstances a private family cremation will be held on June 23 2020. For all funeral enquiries please contact Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Nailsworth, tel: (01453) 832188.