Here are the family announcements carried in the Stroud News and Journal in the last two weeks.
Wednesday, September 29
Deaths
BROWNING
Rosemary Edith
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 19th September 2021.
Aged 92.
Much loved Mum, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.
Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 5th October at 1.30pm.
Grateful thanks to all at Moreton Hill Care Home.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in Rosemary’s memory for The British Heart Foundation may be sent to Philip Ford & Son, Funeral Directors, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES.
DEAN
(nee Perry)
Marguerite Mary
of Rodborough, Stroud.
Passed away peacefully at Stroud General Hospital on Sunday 19 September 2021, aged 78 years.
Dearly loved wife of Laurence (deceased), mum of Allison and Caroline and nanny of Jemma. Marguerite will be dearly missed by all her loving family and many friends.
Funeral Service to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium on Friday 22 October at 11am.
Marguerite requested the wearing of bright colours and no black.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to National Garden Scheme c/o Family Tree Funeral Company, 1 Middle Street, Stroud, GL5 1DZ or donate online at familytreefunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices
HANKINS
Derek Leslie
Passed away peacefully on Monday 20th September 2021, aged 88 years, at home with his family beside him.
Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved Uncle and friend to many.
His funeral will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 11th October at 10.30am.
Family flowers only with donations if desired for Longfield to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR Tel. 01453 790900 or online at michaelgamble.net
NEALE
Roger Alan
Passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at his home in Hardwicke on Wednesday 25th August 2021,
aged 74 years.
Deeply loved Husband of Sandra. Much-loved Father of Tracey
and Heidi. Father-in-Law to Andrew and the late Damon.
Adored Grandfather to Elyse, Leah and Katie.
Funeral Service to take place at St. Matthew’s Church, Cainscross
on Thursday 7th October 2021 at 2pm.
Bright coloured attire preferred please.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for
LINC or Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors Crown Mews, Bath Road,
King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG.
Tel: 01453 822409
PARRY
Colin John
Formerly of Ebley.
Passed away at Apperley House, Tewkesbury, on Thursday 23rd September 2021, aged 52 years.
Sadly missed by his family and friends.
His funeral will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 7th October at 10.30am.
Family flowers only with donations if desired for Scoo-B-Doo (Neonatal Unit at GRH) to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR Tel. 01453 790900 or online at michaelgamble.net
RICHINGS
(nee Price)
Gwendoline Rose
Passed away suddenly on 14th September 2021 at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Beloved Wife of the late Aubrey Richings.
She is much loved and will be greatly missed.
The funeral service will take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Friday 8th October at 2.45pm. Bright clothing preferred.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for SARA or Cats Protection (Stroud) can be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR or made online at gwendolinerichings.muchloved.com
SMITH
John Vincent
‘JV’
Passed away peacefully at home in Amberley on Friday, 17th September 2021, aged 95 years.
Beloved father to Peter, Susan and Finola.
Father-in-law to Kris and Gloria. Proud grandfather of Rupert, Sally, Lois, Freya, William, Kieran and Natasha. Great-grandfather to Hugo, Molly, Ada and Oscar.
He will be dearly missed by all the family and his many friends.
Service of thanksgiving to be held at The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Amberley (GL5 5JG) on Wednesday, 13th October 2021 at 3pm followed by a reception in the Amberley Parish Room.
Everyone very welcome to attend and celebrate his long life.
Colourful attire. Family flowers only.
TILLEY
(nee Mills)
Pamela Jean
Passed peacefully away on 19th September 2021, aged 84 years.
Beloved wife of the late Ron, mother to Nicholas, Lucia and Suzanne, grandmother to Jenna, Mitch and Danny and a much loved great-grandmother of six.
Her funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 8th October at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for Cancer Research UK may sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR or made online at pamelatilley.muchloved.com
VAUGHAN
Keith Barry
of Hamfallow Court, Sharpness
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 18 September 2021, aged 57 years.
Sadly, missed by his family and friends.
Funeral Service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Monday 11 October 2021 at 11am.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for RSPCA c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG.
Tel: 01453 822409
WADLEY
David
Sadly passed away at The Old Vicarage, Frampton on Severn on 6th September 2021.
Much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather.
Thank you to everyone for their kind words and thoughts as we miss him and remember him.
Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 6th October 2021 at Gloucester Crematorium, 12pm.
A Reception will follow at Gloucester Golf Club at 1pm.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of David for Wateraid can be made via Philip Ford, Funeral Directors, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES.
In Memoriam
POWELL
Irene
(Mum and Nanna)
We can’t believe that it’s been a year since you went to join Dad (grampy) in Heaven.
Remembering you is easy,
we do it every day,
But missing you is heartache
that never goes away.
Love Janet, Paul, Lee, Vicky and Jamie
xxxxx
Wednesday, October 6
Deaths
BALL
Joyce Margaret Minnie
Of Stonehouse
Passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday 30th September 2021, aged 91 years.
Much loved and missed by her family and friends.
Her funeral will take place at St Cyr Church on Thursday 14th October at 11am.
Family flowers only with donations if desired for St Cyr Church (cheques payable to Stonehouse PCC) to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, 50 High Street, Stonehouse GL10 2NA
Tel. 01453 704478
BATES
Tricia
Of Whiteshill, Stroud
Died peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 20th September after a short illness, aged 82 years.
Dearly loved wife of Keith, mum of Colin and Jacquie and grandma to Hattie, Tom and Kyle.
Tricia will be greatly missed by all her loving family and many friends.
Her funeral service will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 7th October at 12:30pm.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, will be gratefully received by Cotswold Canals Trust, c/o Family Tree Funeral Company, 1 Middle Street, Stroud, GL5 1DZ or donate online at familytreefunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices
CAMBRIDGE
Anthony
‘Tony’
Sadly, passed away at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Monday 20th September 2021, aged 79 years.
Devoted Husband of Jenny. Beloved Father to Mark, Terry, Simon and Sharon. Much-loved Gramp and Great-Grampy Fisherman.
Tony will be dearly missed by his loving family.
Funeral Service to take place at St. Matthew’s Church, Cainscross on Monday 11th October 2021 at 11am.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, may be sent for FOCUS (Cheltenham Oncology Unit) c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409
COLCOMBE
Ernest (Ernie)
Of Bussage
Peacefully on 23rd September at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 91 years.
A Much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother.
At Ernie’s request a private cremation has taken place.
Donations in lieu of flowers, for (and made payable to) Diabetes UK may be sent c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors,
Old Bussage Garage, Bussage, Stroud. GL6 8BA or donate online at: fredstevens.co.uk
HAWKINS
Robert Malcolm
(known as Malcolm)
Aged 80 of Whiteway Hill, Dursley on Sunday 26th September 2021.
Only son of the late Robert Hugh (Bob) and Emily Hawkins, Step-son of Nancy and brother of the late Diana.
Former employee of Gloucester City Council, Stroud District Council and Wiltshire County Council.
Funeral and Thanksgiving Service at St Bartholomew’s Church, Lower Cam, Nr Dursley on Thursday 14th October at 12:00 noon followed by interment.
Family flowers only please, but if desired donations for St Bartholomew’s Church PCC, Lower Cam and The Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy Fund (LINC) c/o L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd.
TRUBY
Joseph Daniel
Passed away on September 15th, aged 88 years.
A much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.
Funeral service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday October 15th at 2.00pm.
Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be sent for (and made payable to) Help for Heroes c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, New Market Road, Nailsworth, GL60DQ or donate online at fredstevens.co.uk
Birthdays In Memoriam
GARRETT
Valerie V F ‘Babs’
7/10/35 - 28/4/2021
Happy Birthday Mum.
Nanny Cars has gone to the stars.
Her wings were ready,
Our hearts were not.
Sorely missed.
With love.
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