IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the SNJ this week

BEARD

Christopher David

Of Stonehouse.

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Christopher David Beard, who sadly passed away at Cheltenham General Hospital on Monday 12th April 2021, aged 75 years.

All of his loving family were by his side.

Husband of Sandra, Father to Kate, Eli and Joe.

Grandfather to Eloise, Nancy, Evie, Imogen and Ezmae.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, may be sent for British Heart Foundation c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG.

Tel: 01453 822409

BUTCHER

John Frederick

‘JFB’

23rd August 1938 – 11th April 2021

Much loved husband of Betty, father to Nick and Ed, father in law to Ruth and Sarah, grandfather to Will, Jess, Jon, Dom and Rosie, great grandfather to Alfie and Amelia and friend, inspiration and confidante to very, very many.

JFB’s fantastic spirit, joy of life and enduring presence will be greatly missed by all.

Private family funeral on Friday 30th April. Cars will be leaving the family home at 10am for anyone wishing to line the street from 9.30am onwards.

No flowers please but donations if desired to the great people at Longfield may be sent to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net

BUTCHER

Olive

Of Lightpill, Stroud

Sadly passed away on Wednesday 7th April, 2021, aged 100, while resident at the Steppes Care Home, Nailsworth.

Much loved Wife of the late Thomas Butcher, Mother of Stephen and Philip and Grandmother to Sarah and Robyn.

Funeral Service at Westerleigh Crematorium (Woodland Chapel) on Monday 26th April at 12.15pm.

Live webcast details available from the funeral directors, tel: (01453) 832188.

Alternatively, friends are welcome to attend the interment of ashes at Rodborough Parish Churchyard on Tuesday 4th May at 2.30pm.

Flowers may be sent c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth.

HAWKINS

Phyllis

Passed away peacefully on 16th April 2021, aged 94 years.

Beloved wife of the late Douglas, a much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

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

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for The British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK may be sent to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net.

PRICE

Rita Ann

of Meadow Road, Stonehouse.

Passed away peacefully at Sue Ryder Hospice, Leckhampton, on Wednesday 24th March, aged 61. Finally at rest after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Much loved Mum, Nannie, Sister and friend to many, leaving countless happy memories to all whom she met.

A celebration of Rita’s life will take place in the summer.

Tributes to Rita, and donations to Sue Ryder are welcomed at ritaprice.muchloved.com

ROSEBLADE

Andrew Robert

‘Andy’

Of Bathleaze, King’s Stanley.

Died peacefully at home on Thursday 8th April 2021, aged 74 years.

Andy was a much-loved and devoted Husband to Pam.

A loving Father to Kate, Father-in-Law to Mark and loving Grandad to Liam, Alice, Harry and Bethany.

A dear friend to many - he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Private Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 26th April 2021 at 12 noon.

Grateful thanks for the thoughtful, responsive and caring approach from the NHS Community Nurses.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK or Longfield c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG.

Tel: 01453 822409

TOWNSEND

Jim

Of Avening.

Peacefully on 8th April at his home, aged 90 years.

Much loved Husband of the late Violet Townsend and Father and Grampy.

Due to current restrictions a private funeral will be held.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) The Mark Townsend Charitable Trust c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ

TURNER

(nee Wells)

Felicity June

Of Frampton Mansell.

Widow of Peter and sister of the late Sedley, Jessica and John.

Died peacefully on 24th March aged 96 years.

Cremation at Cheltenham, Tuesday 27th April at 2.00pm.

No flowers please.