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

NANCY LATHAM

Formerly of Glynfield Rise, Ebley.

Died peacefully on 28th September 2020, aged 96 years.

Much missed by her family and all who knew her.

Due to current restrictions a private funeral service will take place.

Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR Tel: 01453 790900

ERIC CATCHPOLE

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 29th September 2020. Aged 80 years.

Dearly loved brother of Ron, Val, the late Chris, Georgina and Dave.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

A family Funeral Service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium.

Family flowers only please.

Enquiries to W S Trenhaile Funeral Directors, Apostle House, 175 London Road, Cheltenham. GL52 6HN. Tel: 01242 224897

DENNIS FREDERICK COLLINS

Of Hempsted Gloucester, former Chief Executive of Stroud District Council, passed away peacefully on 29th September aged 90 years.

A much loved husband of Eleanor, father of Christopher and Mark, father‑in law to Trudi and Alison and pops to David, Adam, Lawrence, Harriet and Timothy. A well‑ known, active and much‑loved member of the local community; He will be very sadly missed.

Due to Current restrictions a private funeral service will be held.

Family flowers only but donations if desired to British Heart Foundation via denniscollins.much.com

For all enquiries and details for the live webcast please call Co‑operative Funeralcare, 338 Barton Street, Gloucester GL1 4LETel 01452 522676

SOLI DOCTOR

Passed away peacefully at home on 28th September 2020, aged 84 years.

Beloved husband of Maria, dearly loved dad of Pilar and Nevil and a dear grandpa to India.

A private funeral service will take place.

Donations in Soli’s memory for Longfield Hospice can be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net

Glenys Mira Flight

Sadly, passed away on Sunday 27th September 2020, aged 92 years.

Devoted Wife to the late Reginald. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Dearly missed by her loving family.

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

GABRIEL BRUCE HUTTON

Died 1st October 2020, aged 88 years, peacefully at home with his family at his side.

Beloved husband of Deborah, and dearly loved father of Joanna, Tamsin and Alexander, and grandfather of Columba, Flora, Beth, Iona and Ramsay.

Retired Senior Crown Court Judge in Gloucester.

Private family burial at Harescombe Church.

Donations, if wished, for Alzheimer’s Society by making cheques payable to LW Clutterbucks Ltd., 24-26 High Street, Cam, Dursley, Glos, GL11 5LE.

BERNARD KELLY

of Stroud

Passed away peacefully on the 1st October 2020, aged 84 years.

Beloved husband of the late Irene and a much-loved father and grandfather.

Due to current restrictions a private Requiem Mass will be held for family only.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The R.N.L.I. may be sent care of Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Ltd. Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR. 01453 790900

MAVIS DAWN PILIPCZUK

Of Whiteshill, Stroud.

Sadly passed away on Monday 21st September, aged 83 years, after a long illness.

Wife of the late Leon Pilipczuk, Much loved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend.

Due to the current circumstances a private funeral will take place on Thursday 15th October at St. Paul’s Church Whiteshill, 1pm.

No black to be worn.

Flowers welcome or Donations in memory of Mavis for St. Paul’s can be sent by cheque (made out to Stroud Team Ministry) C/O Philip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES.

EDMUND PORTER ‘EDDIE’

Aged 93 years.

Beloved Husband of Joan, dearest Father to Jonathan and Elizabeth, loving Grandfather to Milly and Percy the Dog.

Now at peace but missed by so many.

Family flowers only, donations to HMS Belfast.

IRENE JANET POWELL

Formerly of Avening.

Peacefully on 29th September at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 83 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Gerald Powell, Mum and Mum-in-Law of Brian & Jane, Janet & Paul and Tricia, Nanna of Lindsey, Elizabeth, Lee, Jamie, Daniel, Sherrie and Keira and Great-Nanna of Courtney, Ryan and Oliver.

A private funeral service will take place at the Parish Church of the Holy Cross, Avening, followed by interment.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) Cancer Research UK c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ or donate online at: fredstevens.co.uk.

SHARRON ANN SHELLSWELL (Nee Sue Reeks)

Aged 51.

Passed peacefully away on Saturday 26 September 2020, from a very rare lung disease.

Very much loved, she will be greatly missed by us all.

Rest in peace with the Lord Jesus our Darling Sharron.

Husband John, Parents Brian and Wendy, Brother Andrew and partner Nick.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, to Stroud Salvation Army, may be sent to Goodwins Funeral Directors, 8 Old Cheltenham Road, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 0AW. Telephone 01452 500770.

GWYNETH ROSEMARY SWANTON

Of Humphreys Close, Stroud.

Passed away peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on Thursday 10th September 2020, aged 78 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Young, loving Mum to Kevin, Neil, Paul and Robert, Nanna to Amy, Jamie, William, Alex and Ben.

She will be dearly missed by all, but she’s once again dancing with Dad.

Funeral service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on 7th October at 1pm, with limited numbers due to current restrictions.

Family flowers only, any donations to Longfield Community Hospice Care, c/o Philip Ford & Son Funeral Directors.

ENID JOY WILKINSON (nee MYNETT)

Passed away peacefully on 27th September 2020, aged 75 years.

Beloved wife of Paul, adored mum of Joy and James, much-loved grandma of Sunny, Henry, Rosa, Samuel and Eva.

A private funeral service will take place.

Donations in lieu of flowers will be shared between Target Ovarian Cancer, The Haemophilia Society and Parkinson’s UK and can be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud. GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net.