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

Deaths

BOWLEY Les

Of North Woodchester.

Formerly of Bentley Piano Works.

Died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 13th January, aged 92 years. A much loved Husband, Dad, Grampy and Great-Grampy.

Funeral service at St. Mary’s Parish Church, North Woodchester, on Wednesday 8th February at 11.30am. followed by interment.

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

CHURCHILL Patricia Rosemary (Pat)

Sadly passed away on 5th January 2023 aged 68 years.

Beloved Wife, Mum, Nan and Sister. Funeral service to take place on Monday 30th January 2023 at St Cyr’s Church, Stonehouse at 10.00am.

All welcome, Family request family flowers only. Central Coop, 26 High Street, Stonehouse Gloucestershire. GL10 2NA. Tel: 01453 791770

HAINES Bryan Leslie

Passed away peacefully at home in Frome on 1st January 2023, aged 89 years.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret and much loved, dad, grampy and great-grampy. Funeral service to be held at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on 6th February at 10.45am.

Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bryan to the British Heart Foundation.

LANE David Brian

Passed away at Northfield House on 16th January 2023 aged 76 years.

A much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. His funeral will take place at 11.30am on 2nd February 2023 at Gloucester Crematorium.

Family flowers only, donations if desired, for Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. Cheques may be sent via Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or made on-line at www.michaelgamble.net

LAYTON Derek

Of Stuart Court, Minchinhampton, and previously of Steepways, Nether Lypiatt. Derek passed away peacefully on 17th January.

Beloved husband of Susie, father to Zeinab and Aaron, stepfather to Marianne and Sylvie, and grandfather to Finley, Griff, Safia and Aliya.

Derek will be greatly missed by family, friends and Bramble, his beloved dog. Bio-technologist, Company Director, investor in his community, planter of native trees, magistrate and advisor to many.

A memorial to celebrate Derek’s life will be held on Friday 10th February at Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton at 11.30am. All who knew Derek are welcome to attend.

The family would like to thank all those who have sent messages of condolence, Horsfall House and Longfield Community Hospice who looked after Derek so well, Dr Freddie Walker for his care at Derek’s bedside and Jane and James at Family Tree Funerals for their unfailing kindnesses at these hardest of times.

No flowers, thank you. Donations in memory of Derek for Horsfall House and Longfield Community Hospice can be made online at www.dereklayton.muchloved.com Cheques made out to either charity can be sent c/o Family Tree Funeral Company, 1 Middle Street, Stroud, GL5 1DZ.

MADELEY June Maureen

(Maureen)

In loving memory of June Maureen Madeley (Maureen). Passed away 18th January 2023 peacefully at Resthaven Nursing Home, Pitchcombe.

Beloved wife of the late Vic Madeley. Loving Mother of Dominic and Julian.

Cherished grandmother of Ben, Harriet, Ali and Chloe. Great Grandmother to Olivia. Private Cremation followed by thanksgiving service at Pitchcombe Church at 11.30, on Friday 10th February.

All welcome to gather at Carpenters Arms Westrip, Stroud. Family flowers only, donations to Dementia UK .

STINCHCOMBE Geoffrey Roy

(Geoff)

It is with great sadness that the family of Mr Geoffrey (Geoff) Roy Stinchcombe would like to announce his peaceful passing at Gloucester Royal Hospital on the 30th December 2022, aged 82.

Geoffrey was a much loved husband, father, brother and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 2nd February at 10.30am, at St Matthews, Cainscross.

Followed by a family burial at St Mary’s Church in Fretherne. Flowers are welcome, charitable donations can be made to Teckels. c/o Philip Ford Funeral Directors, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES.

PERSONAL MESSAGES

JONES Lily

A big thank you for all my 96th Birthday wishes I received from family and friends. Lily Jones