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

Deaths

ARCHARD David Thomas

Of Painswick

Died peacefully on the 31st December 2022 aged 81 years.

The funeral service and celebration of David’s life will be held at St Mary’s Church, Painswick on Wednesday 25th January at 12 noon. Family flowers only please.

Donations in his memory to the Painswick Church Roof Fund (Cheques payable to Painswick PCC) may be sent to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud. GL5 3AR or online at www.michaelgamble.net

BLAND Iris (Nee Miller)

Sadly passed away on Friday 30th December 2022 aged 88 years.

Much loved Wife of Late Ewart(Ted), Mother to Sons Desmond and Roger, Grandmother to Josh. Funeral to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 20th January at 1.00pm.

Donations if desired to Cancer Research All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Stonehouse 01453 791770

DUNN Betty
Formerly of Besbury Park, Minchinhampton on 10th January at Horsfall House, Minchinhampton, aged 89 years.

Loving Wife of the late Barry Dunn, dear Mother of Elizabeth and Susan, much loved Grandmother of Luke, Rebecca, Charlie, Mea and James and Great Grandmother of Amelia.

Funeral service at The Holy Trinity Parish Church, Minchinhampton, on Friday 20th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) The Alzheimers Society c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ or donate online at: www.fredstevens.co.uk

ETHERTON Irene Pearl

Much loved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Sadly passed away at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 21st December 2022, aged 91 years.

The Funeral is to take place on Friday 27th January 2023 at St Andrews Church Miserden at 11am.

Family flowers only but donations can be made in Irene’s memory to RSBP and Cancer Research c/o Philip Ford Funeral Directors, Direlton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES.

HARPER Patricia Lynne

Sadly, passed away on December 11th 2022 aged 74 years.

Beloved sister of Julie, beloved friend of Kay and her family, of her relatives, and many friends and colleagues. 

In accord with Pat’s wishes there will be a private cremation no flowers but donations in lieu may be made to Dog’s Trust (charity no: 227523) and sent C/o Leeper Prosser, Solicitors, 40 High St, Stonehouse, GL10 2NA. 01453 791461

A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at Stonehouse Court Hotel, Bristol Road, Stonehouse, GL10 3RA, tel: 0871 871 3240 on January 27th 2023 at 2 pm. All those who knew Pat are welcome to attend. Any enquiries, please contact 01453 821669

KING Patricia (Ann)

Of Gannicox Road, Stroud

Very sadly passed away following a long illness at the age of 85 years.

Wife of the late Gordon King will be dearly missed by her loving family and many friends.

Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 7th February 2023 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, may be sent for “Parkinson’s UK or Lewy Body Society” c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.

LEWIS Janet Hilda Mary

Of Walkey Wood, Nailsworth.

Passed away peacefully on 24th December 2022 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 83 years.

Much loved and devoted Wife of Rodney, cherished Mother of Helen Jane, Richard and Rachel, beloved Nanny of Tehya.

Janet will greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium (Waterside Chapel) on Tuesday 24th January at 12.30pm.

For anyone wishing to watch the service remotely, via webcast, please send an email to janethmlewis@gmail.com to get the codes required from the family.

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

MAJOR Jill Priscilla

Sadly passed away on Thursday 22nd December aged 82 years.

Much loved wife to Ernest, Mother of Stephen and Bruce and Grandmother to Jamie, Tom, Sam, Ben, Amy and Ollie and friend to many within Rodborough, will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral to take place on Monday 30th January at 3pm at St Mary Magdalene Church, Rodborough.

Jill has requested mourners to not wear black and be as colourful as they can.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to be split between “The Burden Neurological Institute” and “Burns Unit, Frenchay Hospital” can be sent c/o Philip Ford & Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 4ES.

PHILLIPS, William (Bill)

Passed away peacefully on 5th January.

Much loved husband of Gill, father to Laura and Dawn, and grandad to Maria, Freddie and Millie, he will be greatly missed.

The funeral service will take place in the Oak Chapel at Cheltenham Crematorium on Thursday 26th January at 11am.

All who knew Bill are welcome to attend. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Bill for the Royal British Legion can be made online at www.billphillips.muchloved.com Cheques made out to them can be sent c/o Family Tree Funeral Company, 1 Middle Street, Stroud, GL5 1DZ

RHODES Hilda

Of 5 Melbourne Close, Stonehouse Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 11th January 2023, aged 93 years.

Hilda will be missed by her loving family, Janis, Martin, Jade, Jourdan, Liam and Amelia. Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 30th January 2023 at 2pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Salvation Army or Royal British Legion c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.