IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the SNJ this week

DALY

Patrick Shearing

Pat died peacefully at home in Painswick on Saturday 23rd January 2021, aged 93.

His wife Mair sadly passed away in 2007.

He is survived by his three children, Gillian, Nicolas and Michael.

Born in Chadwell Heath, North of the Thames, he grew up in Dorset then Essex before adventuring abroad to Northern Rhodesia.

Returning to the UK in 1965, he and the family moved to Surrey until his retirement.

His last 33 years were spent in Painswick where he became a well known and much loved ‘local’. He was President of the Friday Club and a keen Cotswold Warden. He loved gardening and walking his beloved dogs around the Painswick valley, where he cheerfully passed the time of day with everyone he met.

Pat was a real old-fashioned gentleman who will be sorely missed.

Funeral directors are Philip Ford and Son, Stroud.

Funeral in St Mary’s, Painswick at 1pm on 16th February.

Charitable donations to British Heart Foundation.

FRUIN

Keith

Of Kingscourt, Stroud.

Peacefully on 28th January 2021 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 74 years.

Much loved and devoted Husband of Jackie, and loving Dad of Philip.

Due to ongoing restrictions a small family only funeral will be held.

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

HOLFORD

Christine Mary

From Churchdown, formally Ebley, King’s Stanley and Eastington.

Passed away at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Tuesday 26th January, aged 71.

Beloved Wife of Edward Holford, loving Mum to Lindy and Sharla and much loved Nanny to Carter, Carly, Emily and Austin.

Due to current restrictions the funeral will be a family affair at Willow Chapel in Cheltenham, on Wednesday 17th February.

Any flowers to go to A Slade & Son, 35 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP or Donations to the British Lung Foundation blf.org.uk

KEEGAN

Colin

Karen, Sadie and Fitz are sad to the announce the death of Colin, following a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

A gentle man of principle who loved bird song, single malt and the Guardian Quick Crossword.

Details of funeral arrangements please email khmc99@gmail.com.

May he fly with the swifts.

MAKIN

Audrey

Sadly passed away at home on Saturday 30th January 2021 aged 96 years.

Audrey is survived by her husband Alan, to whom she was married for 73 years, 2 daughters, 6 grandchildren and 3 great granddaughters.

A private family only funeral is to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium on Tuesday 16th February 2021.

Funeral enquires to Philip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES. 01453 763592.

WAKEFIELD

Derryn Jane

Passed away on Wednesday 20th January aged 65 years.

Much loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister.

She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends.

Private funeral due to current restrictions.

Donations in memory of Derryn for the British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Philip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud GL5 4ES.

WILKES

Robert

‘Bob’

Stonehouse, formerly Randwick and Leonard Stanley.

Passed away at Gloucester Hospital on January 28th, aged 76 years.

Husband of the late Jean and brother of Barbara, Cliff, Colin, Andrew, Roland and the late Pamela.

Family flowers only please. Donations to Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.

Funeral to take place on Thursday, 18th February at Gloucester Crematorium at 10.30am.

Enquiries to Allen & White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, King Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.