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

Alan John Burgess, 19.08.51 - 03.08.20 - Loving husband, son, brother, dad, uncle, grandad and great grandad. Due to current circumstances a private service will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on August 27, 2020 at 3pm.

Neville Owner Taylor of Nailsworth and formerly Minchinhampton, died peacefully on August 11 at the Steppes Residential Care Home, Nailsworth, aged 97 years.

Much loved Husband of The Late Joyce Taylor, Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather. At Neville's request a graveside funeral service will take place at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Minchinhampton, on Wednesday 26th August at 1.30pm. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent for (and made payable to) R.N.L.I. c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, Glos. GL6 0DQ or donate online at www.fredstevens.co.uk

Jessie Murdoch Dickson Sim. A loving mum, gran and great grandmother, sadly passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2020.

She will be missed by all who knew her. Private family cremation. A celebration of her life to be held at the Conservative Club, Stroud on August 25 2020 at 12pm, all who knew her are welcome.

Clive Frederick Simon Webb of Shortwood died peacefully on August 16, at his home surrounded by his family.

Much loved Husband of Rachel, Father of Mark, Louise and Paul and Grampy of Charlotte, Alicia, Ella and Lewis. A private family funeral will be held. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may sent for (and made payable to) Great Western Air Ambulance c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ or donate online at: www.fredstevens.co.uk

Tom Stanley Franklin of Leonard Stanley, Stonehouse. Sadly, passed away on Monday August 10, 2020, aged 86 years.

Much-loved Husband of Annette, married 62 glorious years. Lifeguard and Helicopter Pilot. Friend to so many, will be dearly missed. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Blue Cross c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King's Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409.

Norman Edwin Dady passed away on the August 7 2020, at home with his family by his side. Husband to Anne, Dad to Paul and Angela - we shall miss him forever.

With grateful thanks to the District Nurses and the care team from Longfield Hospice at home. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Longfield Hospice at Home or Teckles Animal Shelter. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Stonehouse 01453 791770.

John Workman of Swallowcroft, Eastington sadly, passed away on Monday August 10 2020, aged 86 years. Much-loved and dearly missed by his loving family and friends. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK c/o Allen White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King's Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409.

Gwen Wheeler (Née GLEED) Of Chalford Hill. Passed away peacefully at home following a long battle with cancer on the 9th August 2020, aged 84 years. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Tony, after 64 years of marriage. She was a much-loved mother to Wendy and grandmother to Mark, Matthew and Oliver, and will be greatly missed. Due to current circumstances, a private funeral and cremation service will be held. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR. Tel: 01453 790900 or online at www.michaelgamble.net

Taryn Lynette Rachel King sadly, passed away peacefully at The Old Vicarage Care Home, Frampton-on-Severn. Beloved Sister of Tyrone and Shaun. Dear Sister in Law of Shirley and Pat. Much loved Auntie and Great Auntie. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Taryn for Cancer Research UK c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King's Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409.

John Rowles aged 92, of Cashes Green passed away at home on Wednesday August 5 2020. Husband of Jean and father to Kay and Sally. Father in law, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Private Cremation, due to current circumstances, to be held on Monday 24th August. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be made online at JohnRowles.MuchLoved.com

Sheila Godfrey (née KING) died peacefully at home on Sunday August 9, aged 89. Greatly loved husband of Peter, father of Pam and Sarah, mother-in-law of Brian and Paul, Grandma of Tom and Laura. Due to current circumstances the service at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 21st August at 1.30pm will be by invitation only. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Sheila will be gratefully received by cheque to The Send a Child to Hucklow Fund, at Mrs Ruth Taylor, 10 Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3RX or online at www.sendachildtohucklow.org.uk.Charity no. 271585.

Janet Haycock (nee RYALL) of Whiteway Colony died peacefully at Cheltenham General Hospital on August 12 2020 aged 93 years. Much loved and greatly missed. There will be a private burial at St Andrew's Church, Miserden. For further information please contact Michael Gamble Funeral Directors on 01453 790900 www.michaelgamble.net