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

Deaths

BEACH Alan

1949 – 2022

Alan sadly passed away on the 9th of June at home.

He was a much-loved son to Sheila and the late Stan, lifelong friend to the late Lenny Workman, a loving father to Paul, Tash, Karen and Kim and a dearly loved brother to Ian, Yvonne, Paula, Shelly and the late Joan.

He will be forever missed by all.

His funeral service will be held Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 21st June at 3.00pm.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR

Or made online at michaelgamble.net

COULING Steven

of Burdett Road, Stonehouse.

Sadly, passed away on Tuesday 7th June 2022, aged 56 years.

Much-loved Brother and Uncle.

Will be very dearly missed by his loving family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Wednesday 22nd June 2022 at 11am.

Black attire not necessary, colour welcomed.

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.

HANKS Rachel Ann Retallick

Died at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 29th May 2022 aged 66 years.

Loving sister of Jaqueline, Aunt of Victoria and Richard.

Great Aunt to Isabella, Evie, Claudia, Toby and Lydia.

She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

A private cremation followed by a service of thanksgiving at Holy Trinity church, Slad on Mon 4th July at 11.30am.

No flowers but donations in lieu may be given in support of the RNLI. c/o Philip Ford & Sons Direlton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4ES.

HAWKER Eric Geoffrey

(Phil)

Of Minchinhampton.

Sadly passed away after a good innings on 4th June at his home, aged 97 years.

Much loved Husband of The Late Doreen Hawker, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Great-Great-Grandfather.

Funeral service at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Minchinhampton, on Thursday 23rd June at 11.30am followed by interment.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) Macular Society c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, Glos. GL6 0DQ. or donate online

at fredstevens.co.uk

NAPTHINE Roger

Peacefully at home on 8th June 2022, aged 77 years.

Much loved husband, father and grandfather.

The funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium, on Tuesday 28th June at 1.00pm. No dress code.

Family flowers only please. Donations for The Stroke Association may be sent by cheque c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, 50 High Street, Stonehouse GL10 2NA or online at rogernapthine.muchloved.com

PROUT Ian Phillip

Sadly passed away unexpectedly on the 6th June 2022, aged 65.

Beloved husband of Val, much loved dad to Alex, Karla, Daniel and Jamie, adored grandad to Harley, Everley and Lily.

Funeral for family and invited friends, at Westerleigh Crematorium on Friday 24th June.

SIMS Gerald

(Tim)

Passed away peacefully on 4th June 2022, aged 89 years.

Beloved husband of Marian, much loved dad of Jayne and Paul, dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather.

The funeral service will take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Thursday 23rd June at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice may be sent by cheque c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, 50 High Street, Stonehouse GL10 2NA or online at geraldtimsims.muchloved.com

THORNHILL Corona Grace

(nee Stainer)

Sadly passed peacefully away on 11th June 2022 aged 86 years.

Much loved wife of Mike, devoted mum to Julie and Clive, 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Corona will be fondly remembered by all of her friends and colleagues from Woolworths where she spent most of her working life.

Special thanks to Northfield House, Uplands for the love and care she received in her last few years.

WEBB Anthony Walter

(Tony)

Of Stroud.

A loving and much-loved husband of Kay, a father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Passed away at home with his family on 4th June 2022, aged 92 years.

His funeral service will be held in the Oak Chapel at Cheltenham Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd June at 1.00pm

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longfield may be sent to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net