Family announcements in the Stroud News and Journal

Deaths

BINGLE Peter Hedley

Of Seer Green, Buckinghamshire (formerly of Chalford) sadly passed away on Wednesday, July 20 aged 89 years.

Much loved husband to Eileen, dear Father, Father-in-law, Grandad and Uncle.

The Funeral Service is to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Seer Green on Thursday, August 11 at 1.15pm.

Family flowers only please, however donations to Alzheimers UK will be gratefully received.

All enquiries c/o Arnold Funeral Service 01494-685000

DIDCOTT Zelda

Of North Woodchester.

Peacefully on July 28 at home surrounded by her loving family, aged 91 years.

A much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service at St. Mary’s Parish Church, North Woodchester, on Monday, August 15 at 2pm, followed by interment.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) Longfield c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ or donate online at: www.fredstevens.co.uk

DUDLEY David Emyr

Of Paganhill

Passed away on July 26 2022, aged 77 years.

Beloved Husband of the late Dian.

Much loved Brother of Mansel and his partner Gwyneth and Sister Gwen and cherished Uncle of Gary and his partner Kay.

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

Funeral Service at St. Paul’s Parish Church, Whiteshill, on Thursday, August 18 at 2.00pm, followed by interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) Littlecombe Park Limited (for the Hollies Care Centre, Dursley) c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ

GILL Betty

Of Chalford, formerly Woolaston, Forest of Dean.

Died peacefully in Cheltenham General Hospital after a short illness on July 24 2022, aged 90 years.

Former teacher at Woolaston Primary School.

Beloved wife of the late Douglas, mother to Louise and Anthony and a dear Grandma to Lizzie, James and Hannah.

Her funeral service will be held in the Waterside Chapel at Westerleigh Crematorium on Tuesday, August 30 at 12.30pm.

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

HAWKINS Anthony Valentine (Tony)

Of Stroud. Sadly passed away at home on Wednesday, July 6 aged 88 years.

Toolmaker of Benson’s for many years.

Funeral is to take place on Friday, August 26 at Gloucester Crematorium, 10.30am.

Please direct any funeral enquires to Philip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, GL5 4ES. 01453 763592.

HOPF Pat

Pat passed peacefully after a short illness on July 21 2022 aged 92.

A much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a long standing resident of the beautiful Scrubs Valley and a local historian.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK

LANGMAN Marjorie Olive

Sadly passed away on Wednesday, July 20 at Gloucester Royal Hospital, aged 90 years.

Funeral service to take place on Friday, August 19 at Gloucester Crematorium at 2.30pm.

Flowers welcome. Donations for Stroke Association can be sent c/o Philip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES.

LONG Walter John Charles “Wally”

Passed suddenly at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Wednesday, July 20 2022, aged 84 years.

Much-loved Husband of Margaret.

Devoted Father to Karen and Father-in-Law to Rich.

Loving Grandad to George and Ed and their partners Alice and Meg.

Wally will be dearly missed by all his loving family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Eastington on Tuesday, August 23 2022 at 2pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for “Oesophageal Patients Association” c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Glou