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

BAYLISS

Margaret

Wife of Roy Bayliss and loving Mother of Martin, Tracey and Kate; Stepmother to Trudy, Beverley, Greg and Michelle and Grandmother and Great Grandmother to many more.

Passed away peacefully at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital after a short illness made worse by an underlying condition.

Due to current restrictions the funeral will be a family affair at Gloucester Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd February 2021.

The family would like to thank all the nursing staff who cared for her during her final days. Any donations will go to Dementia UK and may be given online via margaretbayliss.muchloved.com.

All enquiries to the Co-operative Funeralcare, 60a St John’s Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester. GL3 2BX. Tel No. 01452 713085.

EVANS

Yvonne

(Vonne)

Of Minchinhampton.

Died peacefully at home on January 16th 2021 aged 78.

Vonne was Wife and Soulmate to Mick and Mum to Tim, Gabby and Natalie.

Due to current lockdown restrictions a private family cremation will be held at Westerleigh on 11th February.

A Thanksgiving service and Burial of Ashes will take place at Minchinhampton Parish Church at a later date.

Immediate family flowers only please, but donations to Vonne’s chosen charities can be made.

Cheques payable to either ‘Longfield’ or ‘The Long Table’ may be sent c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ or donate online at: fredstevens.co.uk

FRANKLIN

Percy Frederick

Sadly passed away at home on Thursday 14th January aged 95 years.

Much loved father, grandad and great-grandad.

Due to the current circumstances a private service will take place on Wednesday 10th February at Gloucester Crematorium, 1pm.

Donations in memory of Percy for The Royal British Legion can be sent by cheque to Philip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES.

HOBDAY

Peggy Marion

(Nee Wynn)

Passed away peacefully on 17th January 2021, aged 92 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late William Hobday and a much loved Mum, Nan, Great-Nan and Great-Great-Nan.

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

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

HYDE

Hazel Anne

Of Stonehouse, formerly Ryeford.

Died peacefully on the 16th January 2021 aged 83 years.

Wife of the late Martin, loving mother and grandmother.

Due to current circumstances a private funeral service will be held.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to The British Lung Foundation may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR. Tel 01453 790900 or online at michaelgamble.net.

JONES

Lilian

Of Stonehouse, formerly of Far Westrip.

Peacefully and of nothing but old age, on 22nd January, aged 93 years.

Wife of The late Tom, Much Loved Mother of Alan, Paul and Angela, Mother-In-Law of Vic and Sue and dear Grandmother of nine Grandchildren.

Due to current circumstances a private funeral will take place.

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

MARK

(nee Redfern)

Audrey

Wife of the late Albert Mark, Sister to Jack and Joyce Redfern, loving Mother of Geoff, Eileen and David, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was a friend to many in Stroud and in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Audrey died at the age of 90, on Friday 15th January 2021 and will be sadly missed by the whole family.

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

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to be shared between Cancer Research UK and Teckels Animal Shelter (cheques only), may be sent c/o Philip Ford & Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Glos, GL5 4ES.

ROGERSON

Veronica Susan

“Susan”

Of Bussage.

Died peacefully on 17th January 2021 aged 86 years.

A much-loved mother to Christopher and Roger, grandmother to Connor, sister to Janet and aunt to Ben.

Due to current circumstances a private, family funeral service will be held.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Combat Stress or The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association may be sent to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net.

SMITH

Eunice Emily

Formerly of Cashes Green, Whiteshill and Kingscourt.

Died at the Old Vicarage, Frampton-on-Severn on the 15th January aged 96 years.

Beloved wife of the late Cyril, loving mother of Michael, Martyn and the late Adrian and much loved grandmother and great grandmother.

Private funeral service. Family flowers only. Donations for Alzheimer’s Society may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Ltd, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, Glos. GL5 3RA Tel. 01453 790900 or online at michaelgamble.net.

Memorial service will be held when permitted.

TIMBRELL

Mary Denise

Passed away peacefully on Friday 15th January, aged 95.

Loving Auntie, Nana and Friend.

A funeral service for Mary is to be held on Monday 8th February 2021 at Cheltenham Crematorium.

Family flowers only. Any donations in memory of Mary can be made to Myasphenia Gravis Association on Marytimbrell.muchloved.com.

Details of the livewebcast service can be requested from The Co-operative Funeralcare, Grosvenor House, 72 Lansdown Road, GL51 6QL - 01242 580336.

VINES

Anthony John (Tony)

Of Stonehouse.

Passed away peacefully on the 19th January, aged 81 years.

Much loved husband of Eleanor, dear father of Neil and Kim.

Dear brother of Heather, dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Will be greatly missed.

Family flowers only; donations in lieu for Great Western Air Ambulance may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Ltd, 50 High Street, Stonehouse, Glos. GL10 2NA.

Tel. 01453 704478 or online at michaelgamble.net

WOOD

Michael

Of Watledge.

Passed away on the 17th January aged 83 years.

Much loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Will be sadly missed and never forgotten.

Family flowers only; donations if desired for Teckels (Animal Sanctuaries) may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Ltd, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, Glos. GL5 3RA

Tel. 01453 790900 or online at michaelgamble.net