IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the SNJ this week

BEARD

Brenda Victoria Mary

Of The Ridings, Nailsworth, formerly of South Woodchester.

Died 17th February 2020, aged 92 years.

Dear Wife of the late Wallace Beard (W.F. Beard Builders Ltd.)

Mother of Alan, Grandmother of Darren & Emma and Great Grandmother of Daisy and Evie.

A service to celebrate Brenda’s life will be held at St. Mary’s Parish Church, North Woodchester, on Tuesday 20th July 2021 at 2.30pm, followed by interment of her ashes.

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

BURROUGH

Joy

Much loved mother, died peacefully on July 5th 2021, aged 92.

Private burial on Tuesday 13th July.

Donations in lieu of flowers c/o Family Tree Funerals, 1 Middle Street, Stroud GL5 1DZ. Tel. 01453 767 769.

GRIFFITHS

(nee King)

Valerie

Of Woodchester.

Passed away peacefully at Cheltenham General Hospital on 29th June 2021.

Much loved Mum, Nanny, Sister, Sister-in-law and great friend to all.

Will be sadly missed.

Due to ongoing restrictions, the funeral will be invitation only.

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

HARDY

Peter

On the 26th June 2021 after a short illness aged 87 years.

Much loved husband of Chris and adored Dad, Stepdad, Grandad and Great Grandad.

Family flowers only. Any donations would be welcome to Cancer Research UK.

Any enquiries to H. Eaton & Sons, Ilkley 01943 607360.

OWEN

Ian Gavin

Of Bathleaze, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse.

Sadly, passed away at home on Monday 21st June 2021, aged 75 years.

Much-loved Dad and Grandad.

Will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends.

Due to COVID restrictions attendance at Ian’s funeral service is by invitation only.

Family flowers only please.

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

Tel: 01453 822409

RODWAY

Valerie Florence

Of Nailsworth.

Died peacefully on 26th June at Horsfall House, Minchinhampton, aged 83 years.

A much loved Aunt, who will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all who knew her.

Although restrictions are easing, due to social distancing at Gloucester Crematorium the funeral will be held on Monday 12th July by family invitation, to be followed by an open celebration of Val’s life closer to her home, to be arranged later this Summer.

Flowers, or charitable donations, may be sent for (and made payable to) Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospitals Charity (these donations are specifically for the FOCUS Fund within the Oncology Unit at Cheltenham General Hospital)

c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, Glos, GL6 0DQ or donate online at fredstevens.co.uk

VERNON-WHITE

North

North’s funeral service will take place at St Matthew’s Church, Cainscross on Monday 12th July at 1.00pm.

Due to current restrictions the service will be by invitation only, speakers will be on outside the church for those unable to sit inside.

If you would like to pay your respects to North you are welcome to line the route, adhering to social distancing rules.

The funeral cortege will leave Michael Gamble Funeral Directors at 12.40pm and proceed along Cainscross Road and on to Westward Road.

Donations in North’s memory, can be made via gofundme.com/f/norths-memorial-bench

North’s family would also appreciate as many signatures as possible on the petition - change.org/p/the-government-gettricorn-house-knocked-down

WRIGHT

James

‘Big Jim’

Sadly passed away on 24th June 2021, aged 74 years.

Father of Hayley and Alan, Grampy to Dale, Josh, Jamie and Beth.

Jim’s funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 16th July at 11.00am.

Due to current restrictions, we are limited to 45 mourners inside however, the speakers will be on for those wishing to attend and stand outside.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net

Personal Messages

WOODWARD FAMILY

Nicola Whittern of Staple Hill Bristol is looking to contact cousins.

Margaret was the daughter of Marjorie Woodward and niece of Doris Smith.

Please call 0117 9658833 with any information.