Here are the death announcements carried in the Stroud News and Journal this week.
DAVIES
Brian
1st August 1942 - 7th April 2021
The family would like to announce the death of a wonderful Dad, Grampy, Great Grampy, Brother and dear friend to many.
No more pain, at peace.
The family would like to thank Longfield for their care and compassion, also the district nurses and doctors.
Donations in memory of Brian can be sent direct to Longfield.
Please contact Philip Ford and Son with any funeral enquiries. 01453 763592.
DICKINSON
John William Anthony
Of Forest Green, Nailsworth
Passed away on 2nd April 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Private family cremation on Tuesday 27th April, leaving his family home at 1.15pm for anyone wishing to line the street at Barnfield Approach, Forest Green and pay their respects.
Donations in memory of John may be sent for (and made payable to) Longfield c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ or donate online at fredstevens.co.uk
HENDY
Peter
Of Bisley
Former teacher at Marling School
Died peacefully on 8th April 2021 aged 77 years.
A much-loved husband, father and friend to many.
Due to current circumstances a private funeral service will be held.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation may be sent to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net.
RICHARDS
David Francis
Of the Glebe, Minchinhampton.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Richards on April 2nd, age 89.
We are mourning the great loss of a devoted husband to Jeni, father to David and Craig, father-in-law to Maxine and Claire, grandad to Joshua, Andrew, Matthew, Annabel, Jessica and Alex, great grandad to Delilah, brother and sister-in-law to Mike and Mary and uncle to David, Brian and Stephen.
A private cremation will take place.
Donations if desired may be sent for Cancer Research UK to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR.
SHILL
Nancy Mary
(nee Ledger)
Sadly passed away at Gloucester Hospital on Monday 5th April, aged 81 years.
Loving, caring Wife to John, Mother to Debbie, Mother-in-Law to Wyndham, Nan to Sam and Sister to Freda, Fred and Anne.
A private family funeral will take place on Friday 23rd April. Please contact Philip Ford and Son with any funeral enquiries 01453 763592.
WEARE
David Glyn
Passed peacefully away on 28th March 2021, aged 85 years.
He will be missed by his family and friends, but is now finally at peace.
The family request that instead of donations or flowers, if you knew David, please mark his passing by doing an act of kindness for a person or persons you care for.
YOUNG
Robert Lewis
‘Bob’
Of Nupend, Horsley.
Died peacefully at home on 3rd April 2021 aged 76 years.
Beloved husband of Margaret and a dear friend to many.
Due to current circumstances a private funeral service will be held.
No flowers please, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK, may be sent to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net.
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