IN memoriam, here are the death notices in this weeks SNJ:

 Helen Naomi Coombes (nee Brain)

Sadly passed away peacefully at home on 1st October 2022 aged 85 years, after a long illness bravely fought.

 Beloved mum of Deb and Wendy, loving mother in law, much loved grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister in law and dear friend to many.

Funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 25th October at 12 pm.

 At families request bright colours please.

Family flowers only but donations in Helen’s memory for Macmillan cancer support if desired. Forever in our hearts.

Sonia Boulton

 Sadly passed away at home on Monday 26th September, aged 83 years. Cherished Wife, Mum, Grandma, Sister and Auntie.

 Funeral is to take place on Friday 21st October, 10.30am at Gloucester Crematorium.

 Please feel free to wear bright colours No flowers please.

 Donations in lieu for the Alzheimer’s Society can be sent c/o Philip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES.

Charles John Bellamy Of Bisley

 17.08.1926 – 29.09.2022 Peacefully on 29th September at his home.

Much loved Husband of The Late Jean, Father of Richard and Tim and Grandfather of Laura and Melissa.

Private cremation A service of Thanksgiving will take place at All Saint’s Parish Church, Bisley, on Wednesday 19th October at 2.30pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) either Alzheimer’s Research U.K. or Frithwood Surgery Patients Participation Fund c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Old Bussage Garage, Bussage, Stroud. GL6 8BA or donate online at: www.fredstevens.co.uk

Mary Codling Of Minchinhampton.

Peacefully on 4th October at her home, after a short illness, aged 78 years.

A much loved Wife, Sister, Mother and Nanna.

Funeral service at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Minchinhampton, on Tuesday 18th October at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) either Minchinhampton PCC (for Holy Trinity Church), Minchinhampton Primary Academy or Longfield c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ or donate online at www.fredstevens.co.uk

Robin  Colson of Througham.

On 27th September, aged 93 years.

 Beloved Husband.

Funeral service at St. Laurence Parish Church, Longney, Nr. Gloucester, on Thursday 27th October at 1.30pm, followed by interment.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) either St. Edward’s School, Oxford or Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Old Bussage Garage, Bussage, Stroud. GL6 8BA or donate online at www.fredstevens.co.uk

Bernard Albert Smith Of Brimscombe.

Passed on 29th October at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 92 years.

A much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.

Now rambling in pastures new.

Funeral service at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Brimscombe, on Thursday 20th October at 12.00 noon followed by interment.

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

 Roy Albert Edward Andrew Hyde

Roy formerly a fitter at McEvoys and coach driver.

Passed away on 29th September, aged 87 years.

Beloved husband of the late Meryl, a loving father of Andrew and father in law to Sarah.

A much loved and greatly missed grandfather of Jacob and Ben.

Funeral service to take place at St Mary’s Church, Thornton Watlass on Thursday 27th October at 1pm prior to cremation.

Reginald James Hancock (Reg)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Reg.

Funeral to take place on Thursday 20th October, 11:30 at Gloucester Crematorium.

No flowers, donations for Sue Ryder Leckhampton. Enquiries to Philip Ford 01453 763592.

Joan Frances Gomer Of Cashes Green, formerly Bath.

Passed away peacefully at home on the 6th October 2022 aged 97 years.

Beloved wife of the late Wilfred (Bill), and a much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Her funeral service will be held in the Waterside Chapel at Westerleigh Crematorium on Monday 24th October at 2.00pm

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

Alan John Edward Wheeler

 Our beloved dad passed away suddenly on Thursday 22nd September aged 76.

Devoted dad of Joanna, Beverley and Alison, loved father-in-law, adored Grampy and a treasured brother and uncle.

We will miss you forever.

Funeral will be on Friday 14th October at 12pm at Holy Trinity Church, Stroud. Family flowers only, donations to Cheltenham Hospital ICU (cheques payable to Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospitals Charity) may be sent via Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or made on-line at www.alan-johnedward-wheeler.muchloved.com

Bridget June Wager (June)

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of June.

A former medical secretary who trained in Exeter, June moved to Cheltenham where she met her husband Colin in the Cheltenham Rambling Club.

Funeral to be held on Wednesday 19th October, 11:30am at Gloucester Crematorium. Enquiries to Philip Ford 01453 763592