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

Deaths

BARNFIELD Raymond Harold

(Ray)

Of Uley (Formerly of Stonehouse), passed away peacefully while in the care of Moreton Hill Care Centre on Friday 6th May 2022 aged 92.

Much loved husband of the late Audrey and father of Roger, Paul, and John.

Funeral service to be held at St. Giles Church, Uley on Monday 30th May 2022, 11 a.m.

Family Flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent to British Heart Foundation and Alzheimer’s Research UK c/o L. W. Clutterbuck Ltd, Funeral Directors, 24-26 High Street, Cam, GL11 5LE, 01453 542754.

BIRD Pamela May

(née Baker)

06.05.1931–03.05.2022

Died peacefully at home.

“Sweet is rest after labour and calm after tempest.”

Born in Stonehouse to parents Reginald and Hilda.

Sister to Mervyn, who survives her, and Norman (deceased). Widow of William Elstone Bird. Much loved by daughters Jill, Sue, Chris and Helen; grandchildren Charlie, Nini, Charlotte, Hannah, Sebastian and Alex, and great-grandchildren Mirabel and Aela.

Funeral, for family and invited friends, at Westerleigh Crematorium 3.15pm, Monday 6th June.

Family flowers only.

Donations in her memory to Alzheimer’s Society for their “Singing for the Brain” work via pamelabird.muchloved.com

CLATWORTHY Colin

Passed away peacefully at home, after a long illness, on Sunday 8th May 2022, aged 70 years.

Beloved husband of Christine, stepfather of Miriam and Reuben, brother of Barbara and the late Keith.

Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Wednesday 1st June 2022 at 12:30pm.

No black clothing please, smart casual or uniform.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Alzheimer’s Society or ‘MCE’ (Horsfall House)

c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409.

COCKS Ernest Nicholas

Beloved husband to Irene and father to Andrew and John.

Passed away peacefully on 10th May after a long illness at the age of 90.

The family will be celebrating Ernie’s long and happy life at Minchinhampton Golf Club, Old Course Club House, on Friday 20th May from 12:00 until 2:00.

All are welcome. Casual attire only please.

Donations in lieu may be sent to kidneyresearchuk.org

DAVID Jennifer Dorothy

“Jenny”

(nee Hale)

Of Chalford Hill, Stroud.

Died on May 8th 2022 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 89 years.

Jenny was much loved by all her family and friends.

The funeral is to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium (Oak Chapel) on Wednesday 1st June at 11.00am.

Following the service there will be a celebration of Jenny’s life at Chalford Sports and Social Club from 12.30pm.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for (and made payable to) Alzheimer’s Research U.K. c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Old Bussage Garage, Bussage, Stroud. GL6 8BA or donate online at: fredstevens.co.uk

FERGUSON Cecil Jeremiah

(Jerry)

Of Hucclecote

Passed away peacefully on 2nd May 2022, aged 87 years.

Much loved dad of Grant and Sarah, loving grandad and great grandad.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service and cremation at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 31st May 2022 at 11.30am.

Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Age UK, and may be sent c/o SC&BS Cocks, Funeral Directors, 59 Hucclecote Road, Gloucester, GL3 3TL.

GRAVELL Gladys

(Formerly Brooks)

Of Frome Gardens and Ruscombe

Passed away after a short illness at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 3rd May 2022 aged 101 years.

Loved and missed by all her family and friends.

Her funeral service will be held at St Paul’s Church, Whiteshill, on Wednesday 25th May 2022 at 11.30am.

Family flowers only, donations if desired, for The Door may be sent via Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net

MAYO Yvonne Doris

Yvonne passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on Tuesday 26th April with her loving family around her.

Beloved wife of the late David Mayo, adored Mother of Vanessa and Nicola, Much loved Stepmother to Angela and Teresa and respected Mother in Law to Barry and Paul, cherished Grandmother to Natalie, Justin, Ben, Kieran and Ashley, Great Grandmother to Harper.

The funeral will be held on Friday 27th May at 11.30am at Christ Church, Chalford, GL6 8PP

Bright colours can be worn and all flowers welcome.

Donations in Yvonne’s memory for Teckles Animals Sanctuaries can be sent c/o Philip Ford & Son Funeral Directors, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 4ES.

PEARCE Hazel

(nee Ockwell)

Hazel sadly passed away at Moreton Hill Care Centre on the 6th May 2022 aged 92 years.

She is much loved and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die”

The Funeral will take place on Thursday 26th May 3.30pm at Gloucester Crematorium.

Flowers welcome. Donations to St Michael’s Hospice can be sent c/o Philip Ford & Son, Dirleton House, Stroud, GL5 4ES.

PITTMAN Gary Roy

Of Rodborough.

Peacefully passed away at The Sue Ryder, Leckhampton on 4th May, aged 56 years.

Life partner of Julie, much loved Dad of Ashley, Joani, Jake and Nikki.

Grandad of Harrison, Addison and Rhea.

Dear brother of Lynn, Neil and Keith and a fab Uncle.

Sadly Missed.

Private family funeral will take place.

Donations in memory of Gary are invited for The Sue Ryder, may be sent care of John Hall and Sons, Churcham, Gloucester GL2 8AS.

Enquiries please tel: 01452 750 446

STEPHENSON Ralph Norman

(Norman)

Sadly passed away on Thursday 21st April 2022, aged 86 years.

Beloved Husband of Margaret.

Dearly missed by all his family and friends.

Private funeral took place Wednesday 11th May 2022.

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

WEAVER Gwyneth Elsie

Of Chalford

Sadly passed away on 1st May 2022, aged 87 years.

Beloved wife of Keith, much loved mum of Jane, Lindsey and Anne, mother-in-law to Nigel and Clint, Nanny to Stephen and Nina, David, Tom and Amy, Tamsin and Jordan, Jack and Jay, Alison, Beverley and Mark, great-grandmother to Toby, Evie and Charlie and aunty to Lin.

Her funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 30th May 2022 at 11.00am.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for ‘France Lynch PCC’ may be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR. Tel: 01453 790900.

Memorial Services

HEFFERNAN Jo

A Memorial Service will be held for Jo Heffernan at The Church of the Annunciation, Woodchester on Saturday June 4th at 3pm.

All are welcome to attend.