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

ENGLAND

John

Of Amberley.

Died peacefully at home on 24th March 2021, aged 84 years.

Devoted husband, father and grandfather.

No flowers, the family welcome donations to Longfield and Cancer Research UK which may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the holistic, thoughtful, responsive and caring efforts and approach from the NHS Community Nurses.

GODWIN

Colin William

Formerley of Chalford Hill; passed away on Tuesday 9th March 2021 at Oldbury House Care Home, aged 89 years.

Much loved Husband, Father, Father-in-Law, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Uncle.

Donations in memory of Colin for the Alzheimer’s Society may be made using the following link: dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/ 09-03-2021-colin-william-godwin

Private Funeral Service due to current restrictions.

RUSSELL

James ‘Jim’

of Thrupp

Passed away after a short illness on 24th March 2021 aged 65 years.

Much loved and missed by his family, friends and community.

There will be a private family funeral.

No flowers by request, donations welcome, for The Donkey Sanctuary (Sidmouth) and The Long Table may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR Tel. 01453 790900 or online at michaelgamble.net

WOODCOCK

Barry

Of Ryeford, Stonehouse.

Died peacefully at home on Tuesday 30th March 2021, aged 81 years.

Much-loved Husband, Dad and Grandad.

Dearly missed by all his loving family and friends.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Secret World Wildlife Rescue c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409.