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

Margaret Thomas passed away on October 26, 2020.

A very special Wife and Mother to Colonel Wes Thomas, Jason, Candida and Philippa. The Funeral Service will be held at Gloucester Crematorium, Thursday, 5th November, at 12.30 p.m.

Sylvia Morris (Née Heywood) died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, in Quenington on October 28 2020.

Over the course of nearly 100 years she had been an opera singer, a public servant, and a renowned garden designer. Daughter of Marcus Beresford Heywood, she is survived by her loving daughter, Joey, her grandchildren Liam, Eleonore, Saskya and Julia, and four great-grandchildren. Donations in her memory may be made to the League of Friends, Fairford, cheques to be made to Friends of Fairford c/o Ms Andrena Miles, AMM Bookkeeping and Accountancy, 2nd Floor, 11 High Street, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4AD.

John Allen 'David' of Churchend, Eastington sadly, passed away on Saturday October 24 2020, aged 81 years.

Much-loved Husband of Pauline. Loving Father to Charlie and Clare. G'pa to Jordan and Josh. Will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Teckels Animal Sanctuaries c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King's Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409.

Mary Perry Bull (Nee Edmonds) died peacefully in The Steppes Residential Home, Nailsworth, on October 27. Born Randwick in 1924, Mary was the devoted wife of Edgar (Perry); dearly beloved mother of Frances and Susie; and proud grandmother of Lucy and Becca, Andrew, Peter and Charlotte, and their families. A private funeral will be held in Randwick Church to which any donations in Mary's memory may be made. (Cheques payable to Randwick Church Council may be sent c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ) Our heartfelt thanks go to Jo and the staff at The Steppes for their tender and loving care.

Kevin William Lewis passed away suddenly on Saturday October 24, aged 57. A loving son, brother, husband, father and billionaire Grampy who will be missed by many. Due to current circumstances a private funeral service will take place on Friday 20th November at Gloucester Crematorium, 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations to the Great Western Air Ambulance can be sent via cheque to Philip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Stroud, GL5 4ES.

Jeff Ackland of Park Road, Stonehouse, passed away peacefully on October 28 2020, aged 62 years.

Much loved twin of Mel and dear brother of Rebecca, Caroline and the late Nick. Jeff's funeral service will take place at St Cyr's Church, Stonehouse on Monday 16th November at 12.30 p.m. Due to current restrictions the service in church will be by invitation only. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for 'Cancer Research UK' may be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, 50 High Street, Stonehouse, GL10 2NA. Tel. 01453 704478 or online at www.michaelgamble.net

Michael John Caruthers-Little died on October 25 2020 aged 79 years. Loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. A private funeral will take place on 10th November. Donations in lieu of flowers to Longfield may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR. 01453 790900 www.michaelgamble.net

Kenneth charles fryer of Bridgend, Stonehouse sadly, passed away on Sunday October 25 2020, aged 85 years. Much-loved Husband of Jean. Devoted Father to Karen and Linda. Dear Grandad to Thomas, Emmy, Ashton, Kurtis, Regan, and Great-Grandad to Joseph. 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.

Robert John Stinchcombe sadly passed away October 30 aged 88 years. Much loved Dad to Andrew and Chris and Father in Law to Heather. Grandad to Matthew, Neal, Vicki, Amie, Katie and Adam and much loved Great Grandad. Funeral service at Lincoln Crematorium Friday 20th November at 1.10pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired made payable to Royal British Legion c/o Lincolnshire Cooperative Funeral Services, 11 Proctors Road, Lincoln LN2 4LA.

Derek royston wood of Farmhill Lane, Stroud passed away peacefully at Stroud General Hospital on Saturday October 24 2020, aged 78 years. Much-loved Husband of Esme. Dear Father to Stuart, Gary and Robert. Beloved Father-in-Law, Grampy and Great-Grampy. Due to restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 6th November 2020 at 2:30 p.m. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Dementia UK or Stroud League of Friends (for the Cashes Green Ward) c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King's Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409.