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Death Notices
Dennis Edward BANFIELD
Passed peacefully away on 7th July 2023, aged 92 Years. Dearly loved and missed by his wife, Shirley, daughters, granddaughters, family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Michael's Church, Winterbourne on Friday 11th August at 1pm Family flowers only. Donations may be made to St Michael's Church Hall c/o F Woodruff Funeral Directors, 2 High Street, Winterbourne.
Edwin George (Ted) CLOTHIER
(Ted) Formerly of Bitton & Ex-Postman of Kingswood. Passed away at home on 17th July 2023 aged 94 years. Remembered with love by Grace, Mary and their families. Funeral service will be held at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on Wednesday 2nd August 2023 at 1:45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Headway, Bristol may be sent c/o Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield BS16 9EN 0117 9562834.
Rex Owen CONWAY
Passed away on 29 June 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Stephen's, Soundwell on Wednesday 19 July at 3:00pm Donations if desired can be made to Dementia UK and St. Stephen's Church, Soundwell. Enquiries to H G Harris Funeral Directors, Cavendish House, 2A Victoria Street, Staple Hill.
Jean GODSELL
formerly of Kingswood Passed away on 6th July, aged 92 years. Widow of Donald, will be sadly missed by her family. Funeral Service, Canford Crematorium, Monday 31st. July at 12 noon.
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Joyce Audrey HOOK (Stone)
(Stone) Sadly passed away on Tuesday 11th July. Much loved Mum to David and Stephen, a treasured Nan to Marcus and Tara and a Great Nan to Connor, Josh and Mason. The light of our lives has gone out. A service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday 4th August at 11:15am. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to Dementia UK at the service or directly to R Davies & Son Funeral Directors BS13 8JZ. Tel 01179641133
Moira Frances MARTIN
Passed away peacefully at BRI on Saturday 8th July aged 69. Moira will be very sadly missed by Philip, son Sam, daughter Andrea and all her close family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 25th July, 2.30 pm at St Augustine of Canterbury, Downend followed by a committal service at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel at 4.00 pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired will be in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Joyce Marie MATTHEWS
Passed away peacefully at home 13th July 2023 aged 87 years. Her funeral service and cremation will take place on Friday 11th August, South Bristol Crematorium at 2.15pm. All Welcome. Bright colours to be worn at family's request. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be left in the retiring collection or sent care of Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1DJ
Nigel David ODEY
In loving memory of Nigel David Odey who died peacefully at home on Saturday 24th June 2023. Who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Nigel's funeral is to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel on Monday 24th July at 10:00am.
Robin John PAXTON
Robin passed peacefully away 8th July 2023 at St Peters Hospice, aged 76. Will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to take place at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday 31st July at 14:15p.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for St Peters Hospice. Co-Op Funeral Care 24 High Street Keynsham Bristol BS31 1DQ
Joy Cynthia POLLARD (Rolls)
(Rolls) It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Joy Cynthia Pollard. She passed peacefully at 85 years of age after a long battle with cancer and Alzheimer's disease. The funeral will take place at Canford Cemetery, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol on the 28th of July, 2023, at 3.45pm.
Joan Mary POOLE
Peacefully at Osbourne Court Care Home on the 10th July 2023, Joan Mary aged 92 years passed away. Beloved wife of the late Gordon. Devoted mother to Stephen and the late Jeanette. Treasured Nan of all her grandchildren. Deeply missed by all extended family and friends. May She Rest In Peace. Funeral to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium (Woodland Chapel) on Friday 11th August 2023 at 11.30am for full service and cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support, either through the donation link on this obituary page or on the day of the funeral. Following the service, you are invited to join the family in the Westerleigh Hospitality Suite for refreshments. All enquiries to Graham Palmer & Co. Independent Funeral Directors on 0117 947 0776.
Bev REYNOLDS
On 1st July, at his home, in Pillowell, Lydney, Gloucestershire, Bev, aged 83 years, formerly of Norton Close, Kingswood. Beloved Husband of Di, devoted Father of Andrew and Lucy, Father-in-law of Carys & Rich, dearly loved Papa of Summer, Olivia-Sofia, Jaime & Ettie. Funeral Service Monday 24th July, 12.30 pm at the Forest of Dean Crematorium. Bright clothes are to be worn, if preferred. Family flowers only, donations for the Stroke Association and Cancer Research UK may be made payable to Philip Blatchly & Son Donations Account and sent to Philip Blatchly & Son, Regents Court, Regent Street, Lydney, Glos. GL15 5RL. Tel: 01594 842877
Claire (Shirley) SALVIDGE (Button)
(Button) Passed peacefully away at Coombe Lea Nursing home, 8th July 2023 aged 87. Mum to Donna, Sharon & Lewis, Grandmother, Great grandmother, will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service Friday 28th July 2023 12.00pm St. Andrews Church, Stratton Road, Holcombe. BA3 5DW Donations in Claires memory to Coombe Lea Nursing Home c/o Brian Bishop Funeral Directors, Paulton, Bristol. BS39 7LW - 01761 412046
Audrey Mary (Margaret) SANDALL
(Margaret) Passed away peacefully on 3rd July 2023 aged 93 years. Margaret was a lovely, fascinating lady, who could easily make friends and swap stories in the time it took you to order a coffee. Loved by all that met her and described as a "Sweetie" She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always "tickled pink" by her family's stories, the true matriarch of her family. She will be deeply missed by the whole family, but reunited with her dear husband Ted. All enquiries c/o Arnold Funeral Service, 891 London Rd, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks HP10 9TB Tel 01494 472572.
Bethan Mary Gwennllian SAUNDERS
Passed away peacefully at home on 4th July 2023 aged 92 years. Loving wife of Peter John Saunders (deceased). Devoted mum and mother-in-law to son Neale and Liane and daughter Jane. Grandma to Bradley and Clarissa, Mitch and Stacey, Caitlin and Matt, Matt and Georgia. Great Grandma to Rayley, Jaxon and Albert. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 25th July 2023 in the Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 1:45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bethan for St Peter's Hospice may be sent c/o Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield, 0117 9562834
Catherine Elizabeth TUTCHER (nee Axe) (Cooper)
(nee Axe) (Cooper) Passed away on Friday, 7th July, 2023 aged 78 years. She is now reunited with her husband Raymond. Catherine will be greatly missed by Robin, Rachel, Hannah and their families as well as by many friends. A Celebration service will take place on Tuesday 8th August, 2pm at Holy Trinity Church, Nailsea. Dress code is comfy and colourful. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Backwell School where the four grandchildren attend. This maybe make via www.aedavey.co.uk. All enquires to Arthur E Davey, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea BS48 2DS Tel: 01275 852307
James (Jim) VENN
(Jim) James (Jim) Thurston VENN formerly of Newland Rd. Passed peacefully away at Meryton Place Care Home on Saturday 8th July, aged 82 years. Will be sadly missed & lovingly remembered by all his family & friends. Reunited with his beloved wife Sue. Funeral Service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday 4th August at 12pm. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations at the end of service to Forget Me Not Dementia Club. This can also be sent to Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, 57 Sandy Park Road, Brislington, Bristol. BS4 3PQ. Tel. 0117-9717597
John William Irving WADDINGTON
Passed away on 20th June aged 63, after a long illness bravely borne. John will be sorely missed by his daughters Briony and Indi, his companion Barbara and his father Mike as well as many friends and fellow musicians. An inspirational guitarist, John was co-founder of Bristol bands the Pop Group and Maximum Joy. Funeral service at Canford Crematorium 12:45pm Friday 28th July. This will be followed by a wake in Montpelier from 2:00pm at the Cadbury, Richmond Road BS6 5EW. Flowers, family only please. Donations in memory of John to St.Peter's Hospice Bristol.
Clive Trevor WEDLOCK
Passed peacefully away at Southmead Hospital, Bristol on 28th June 2023 age 90 years. Recently predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, he was loved by all who knew him and is now sadly missed by his extended family and friends. A celebration of Clive's life will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium Woodland Chapel on Thursday 3rd August at 12.15pm. Family flowers only but donations if desired can be made directly to Prostate Cancer UK or to E C Alderwick & Son Ltd Funeral Directors, 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG
Doreen Florence WEEKLEY
Passed away peacefully on Monday 17th July 2023 aged 82 years. A much loved mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Thursday 27th July 2023, 11.15am at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, for The Brain Trust and/or Macmillan Cancer Support may be made via the website www.aedavey.co.uk or sent c/o Arthur E Davey, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS48 2DS. Tel 01275 852307
In Memoriams
Eileen BATE
Passed away July 18th 2016. So many happy memories. Loved and missed very much by Daughter Marilyn, Martin and family.
Barbara CARTER
Wife and Mum We all miss you everyday. We know you will be watching over all of us and hopefully smiling. Love you to the moon and back XXXX Frank, Julie, Darren, Nikki, Kev and families
Sue HOOPER
Sue, it's been 5 years and the love I have for you will never leave me. I miss you so much. Your ever loving Husband Brian xxx
Christopher MCCAHILL
21/12/1970 - 25/07/2016 Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts. Love from Mum, Richard, Paula, Sylvie and Clive XX
Birthday Memoriams
Symone FARMILOE
Happy Birthday Sweetheart, 41 on 15th July. Your birthday has come around again and we can only be with you in our hearts. Lots of Love Dad & Mum XXXX
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