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

Colin Edward George Newman, formerly of Beeches Park, Hampton Fields, died peacefully on September 21, at Horsfall House, Minchinhampton, aged 81 years.

Much loved Husband of the late Anne Newman and beloved Father and Gampy. Private Cremation will take place. Donations in lieu of flowers, for (and made payable to) MCE Ltd (Horsfall House) may be sent c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Old Bussage Garage, Bussage, Stroud. GL6 8BA or donate online at: www.fredstevens.co.uk

Josephine Jill Slater of Hampton Fields, Minchinhampton, passed away peacefully at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Wednesday September 9 2020, aged 87 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Tony, loving Mother to Jill, Lynne and the late Trevor. Treasured Nana to LeighAnne, Cara, Ashley, Ben, Paul, James and Rebecca. Great Nana to Alys and, soon to make her debut, her namesake, baby Josie. Private funeral service to take place. Family was always the heart of Mum's life and we will forever carry her in ours. She will be dearly missed.

Eileen Emery of Stonehouse, died on September 18, 2020. A special Mum and Sister and a much loved Grandmother. Funeral service at Stonehouse Methodist Church on Friday 2nd October, at 10.45am. Flowers, or donations if desired, for (and made payable to) Leukaemia Care may be sent c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ, or donate online at: www.fredstevens.co.uk.

Terry Blick 'tat' of Cainscross passed away on the September 12 2020 aged 86 years.

A much-loved brother, uncle and great-uncle. His funeral service will take place at St Matthew's Church, Cainscross at 1.00pm on Saturday October 3 followed by burial.

Due to current restrictions this will be for family only. Flowers welcome, for further information please contact: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Ltd. Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR.

Michael Thomas Ford 'Mike' of Ryelands Road, Stonehouse, sadly, passed away at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Wednesday September 16, 2020.

Beloved Husband of Sue. Dad to Micky and Yvonne. Loving Grampy to Cheryl, Jade, Kerri, and Emily. Great-Grampy to Leo, Jacob and Luna May. Mike will be sadly missed by all the family. Due to the current circumstances a private family funeral will be held at St. Cyr's Church, Stonehouse on Tuesday 29th September 2020, at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for 5 Valley Cat Rescue c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King's Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409.

Jennette Christmas of Stroud passed away peacefully on September 17 2020 aged 80 years.

A beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Her funeral service will take place at St Matthew's Church, Cainscross, followed by burial in Stroud Cemetery but will be for family only due to current restrictions. Flowers welcome, or donations to SSAFA may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Ltd. Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR or online at www.michaelgamble.net