IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the SNJ this week

RUBY AMOS

Formerly of Stonehouse and Nailsworth, died peacefully on 26th November, 2020 at The Old Vicarage, Frampton-on-Severn, aged 88 years, following a long battle with dementia.

She was the widow of Cliff Amos and a much-loved mother to John and Carissa, Viv and Annie, Clive and Julie and Paul and Julie.

She was dearly loved by all her many grandchildren.

Unfortunately, due to her illness, she missed out on the joy of spending time with her many great grandchildren.

She will be sadly missed.

The funeral will take place on 15th December at 1.30 pm and will be held at Stonehouse Methodist Church, followed by interment at St. Cyr’s Church, Stonehouse. Due to the current restrictions, the numbers attending will be limited.

Family flowers only with donations in memory of Ruby to The Alzheimer’s Society.

OLIVE ARMITAGE

Formerly of Brownshill, Stroud.

Died peacefully on 30th November 2020 aged 96 years whilst in the care of Winslow House, Nailsworth.

Wife of the late Ken and mother to Sue, Judith and the late Anthony.

Grandma to five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Private family funeral.

Donations in lieu of flowers please to Leukaemia Research leukaemia.org.uk or to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR (cheques payable to Leukaemia UK).

GEORGE HAYDN BENDLE

Of Tickmorend, Horsley.

Sadly passed away on Friday 4th December 2020, aged 85 years.

Much loved Husband of Jane, Father of Mark, Hilary, Julian, Jonathan, Liz and Tim, ‘Binkie’ to 10 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.

Private funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for (and made payable to) Kidney Research UK c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ or donate online at: fredstevens.co.uk

GEOFFREY RICHARD BUNDY

Of Little Australia, Stonehouse.

Sadly, passed away after a short illness on Monday 30th November 2020, aged 78 years.

Treasured Husband of Linda. Father to Richard.

A great character dearly missed by family and his many friends.

Private Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 14th December 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Sue Ryder, Leckhampton c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG.

Tel: 01453 822409

BARBARA MAY CLEAVER

Formerly of West Grange Court and Marling Crescent, Paganhill, died peacefully at Highborder Lodge, 29.11.20, aged 96.

Barbara was an amazing woman, darling wife of the late Arthur, much loved by her children, Tony, Liz and Nick and daughters-in-law, by her grandchildren and partners and by her great grandchildren and many friends.

Barbara always said she’d had a wonderful life.

She loved her job, travelled widely on many adventures with her family and friends, and took immense pride in the achievements of her children and grandchildren.

She was an endlessly kind and energetic presence in the lives of those around her.

Due to current restrictions, there will be a private service at Gloucester Crematorium, but the family plan to have a Memorial Service in 2021, post-Covid.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu to: The Children’s Society (for which Barbara was local secretary for over 50 years) may be sent to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station Rd, Stroud GL5 3AR. Tel 01453 790900 or online at michaelgamble.net

RUTH MAUREEN LOVELADY

Of Thrupp, Stroud.

A both loving and wonderful Wife to Husband John and Mother to daughters Wendy, Pauline, Anne, Dawn and Mary, as well as 11 Grandchildren and 16 Great-Grandchildren.

Donations, if desired, may be sent for Alzheimer’s Society c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG.

Tel: 01453 822409

JOHN DAVID PHILLIPS

1929–2020

Much loved father and grandfather died peacefully on 28th November, aged 91, in Looe, Cornwall.

Born and educated in Stroud, he sung and worshipped at Rodborough Tabernacle in his youth and was later a Lay Reader at St Laurence Church. He was a teacher and housemaster at Cheltenham College in 1952–1971 and headmaster of Marling School, Stroud, in 1971–1985.

Donations if desired to St Martin’s with St Nicholas Church,

Looe, Cornwall via Richardson’s Funeral Directors, 3 Barbican Rise, Barbican Road, Looe, Cornwall PL13 1QQ.

PAUL ANDREW RAYMOND “PLAYBOY”

Formerly of Stroud.

Passed away at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on 1st December, aged 73 years.

Treasured Husband to Nancy, Father of Estelle, Leigh and Mark. Also, a fun and caring Grandfather who will be sadly missed by all his Grandchildren.

A private funeral will take place at The Forest of Dean Crematorium on Thursday 17th December at 11:30am.

By request, no flowers. If desired, donations to The Royal National Lifeboat Institution would be greatly appreciated and these may be given online at ernest-heal.co.uk or sent to Ernest Heal & Sons Funeral Directors, 5 South Road, Broadwell, Coleford, Glos. GL16 7BH.

(Please make cheques payable to Ernest Heal & Sons Donations Account).

NICKY RUSSELL (nee Guy)

Of Thrupp.

Passed away after a short illness on 24th November 2020, aged 60 years.

Much loved and missed by all her Family, Friends and Community.

There will be a private family funeral.

No flowers by request, donations welcome, for Asthma UK may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR Tel. 01453 790900 or online at michaelgamble.net

CAROLINE EVE SHELDON

Of Eastcombe.

Passed away peacefully at home on 5th December 2020 with her two sons by her side.

Due to current restrictions the funeral service will be invitation only.

Enquiries to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Stroud.

Tel. 01453 790900

BARBARA KATHLEEN SMITH

Of Downfield.

Barbara passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, on 30th November 2020 aged 95 years.

Devoted wife of the late Harvey Smith, a wonderful and much loved mother, grandma, great grandma, great great grandma, sister and aunty.

Barbara’s funeral service will be held at the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium and will be by invitation only.

Donations in Barbara’s memory for Dementia UK, The Stroke Association and Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Ltd. Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net

Our very grateful thanks to Dr Staniforth, doctors and staff at Stroud Valleys Family Practice, also to Penna Homecare who cared for Barbara so well too.