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

BRIGGS

Audrey Amy

Suddenly, but peacefully passed away at home on Sunday 3rd January 2021, aged 87 years.

Much-loved Wife of Donald. Dear Mother of Elaine and Stephen.

Devoted Nanny to Rhianna, Travice, Verity and Maygan.

Donations, if desired, may be sent for Diabetes UK c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409

DAVIES

Eric Douglas

(Former Royal Marine)

Of Wesley Road, Leonard Stanley.

Sadly, passed away on Wednesday 30th December 2020, aged 95 years.

Beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.

Dearly missed by all.

Donations, if desired, may be sent for Age UK c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409

DAVIS

Derek

Of Archway Gardens, Paganhill

On 4th January, at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 88 years.

Beloved Husband of The Late Joan Davis, Father of Anthony and Brother of Gordon and John.

Funeral Service at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 19th January at 2.00pm.

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

EVANS

(Nee Melsome)

Janet Elizabeth

Of Leonard Stanley, Stonehouse.

Passed away peacefully at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on 29th December, aged 88 years.

Widow of The Late John Evans, Mother of Sue and Malcolm, Grandmother of Sarah, Emma, Michelle and Jessica and Great Grandmother of Jacob, Robyn and Niamh, William and Matthew, Harvey and Rubi.

Funeral Service at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 25th January at 11.30am.

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

GREEN

Anthony John

(Tony)

It is with great sadness that the family announce the death of Anthony John Green (Tony), formerly of GCHQ, who passed away on 16th December 2020 aged 81 years.

A man whose family meant all and when needed was always first to arrive and last to leave.

Beloved and devoted Husband of Sue and Father of James and Simon and Grandad to Joe, Charlotte, Will and Anna.

Sister of Sue Warren and Brother of the late Mike Green.

Once met never forgotten.

Private service at Cheltenham Crematorium. Donations in memory of Tony for The National Autistic Society and Lifting the Blues may be sent c/o Mason & Stokes Funeral Service, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6AH.

HAWES

Cecil Brian

Originally from Cornwall but lived in Stroud and Dursley, passed away peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital with his Daughter Elizabeth by his side on 23rd December 2020 aged 84.

Private funeral service.

Donations, if desired, in lieu of attendance are for Alzheimer’s Society c/o L. W. Clutterbuck Ltd.

HOLMES

John Frederick

Passed away peacefully on 28th December at The Elms, Stonehouse, aged 90 years.

Much loved husband of Louise and father of Christine, John, Lesley, Maria, Helen and Paul, dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather.

Private funeral due to current restrictions.

Donations for Alzheimers Research UK may be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR Tel. 01453 790900 or online at michaelgamble.net

HOPKINS

Carol Ann

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 23rd December, aged 71 years.

Much loved Sister of Linda and David, loving Aunty to Jason, Scott and Daniel, adored Great Aunt to Jade, Courtney, Maisie, Sophie and Charlie, and a good friend to many.

Family flowers only please.

Due to the latest Covid-19 guidelines, the funeral service will be restricted to close family members.

JORDAN

Terry Alfred

Of Forest Green, Nailsworth, formerly of Eastington.

Died on 28th December at his home, aged 75 years.

Brother of Eric, Rose and The Late Chris, Cousin and Friend of Monica.

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

Donations in Terry’s memory may be sent for (and made payable to) R.N.I.B. c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, Glos. GL6 0DQ or donate online at fredstevens.co.uk

MARTIN

Denise

Aged 72 years. Of Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.

Passed away at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital December 7th, 2020.

Sadly missed, loved forever by David, Jill and Katie, Jennifer and Jim, Aunty Edd, family and friends.

PARKER

Sydney

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 29th December 2020, aged 90 years.

Beloved Husband of the late Pamela, much loved Father and Grandfather, he will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

Due to the latest guidelines, the funeral service will be restricted to close family members.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, for and made payable to Guide Dogs (cheques only), may be sent c/o Philip Ford & Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Glos, GL5 4ES.

RODWAY

Malcolm

Footballer and renowned local gardener.

Malcolm passed away on 19th December at Horsfall House, Minchinhampton, aged 87.

A private funeral will be held on 13th January at Gloucester Crematorium, to be followed in due course by a celebration of Malc’s remarkable life once COVID restrictions are relaxed.

Charitable donations to the British Heart Foundation may be made online at dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/19-12-2020-malcolm-francis-rodway

WOOLLS

Dennis Phillip

Of Stroud

(Fleet Air Arm Veteran World War II, Fibrecrete, M.E.B.)

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 6th of January 2021, aged 95.

Loving husband to the late Rosalie.

Much loved Father to Elizabeth, Gregory, Jeremy, Ursula and Celia, Grandfather to Kelly, John, Myles, Emma and Caitlin.

Private burial on Thursday 21st January 2021.

Memorial event to be held at a later date.

Donations in lieu of flowers will be gratefully received and well used by The Not Forgotten, a charity supporting all veterans.

c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR. 01453-790900 michaelgamble.net