IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the SNJ this week

Deaths

BENNETT Nigel Derek

25.11.34 to 21.10.21

Died peacefully at home on October 21st 2021.

A much loved Husband, Father, Step Father, GrandFather and Uncle, formerly Managing Director of Bensons International Services Ltd.

A funeral service will be held at Painswick Church on 12th November at 2.30pm. Bright Colours to be worn.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired are being collected for Diabetes UK and can be sent c/o Phillip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Rd.,Stroud, Glos GL5 4ES.

BRUCE-GARDYNE David Lee

Much loved brother of the late Mamie and Jean.

Died peacefully at Winslow House, Nailsworth, on 15th October, aged 84.

A Funeral Service will take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh, BS37 8QP on Friday 12th November at 1 p.m.

Family flowers only.

Donations, if desired, to DofE.org.

All enquiries to Fred Stevens Funeral Directors.

01453 832188.

COOPER Graham

(Snowy)

Of Walls Quarry, Brimscombe.

Unexpectedly but peacefully on 22nd October 2021 at Southmead General Hospital, Bristol, aged 84 years.

Much loved Husband of Kathleen, Father, Father-In-Law, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.

Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 15th November at 2.00pm.

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

CROMPTON Craig Pickop

Of Frampton-on-Severn.

Dearly loved husband of Ruth, loving father of Janet, Graham, Nicholas and Eleanor and special grampy of Lauren, Alice and Molly.

A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate Craig’s life will take place at St Mary’s Church, Frampton-on-Severn on Tuesday 9th November 2021 at 12 noon.

Donations in memory of Craig to St Mary’s Church and the RNLI, may be sent to W.B Wood & Son, Funeral Directors, The Ferns, Church Lane, Saul, Gloucester, GL2 7JY 01452 740728

DAVITTE Sally

Of Whiteshill

Passed away on Tuesday 26 October at home, aged 76 years

Treasured wife of Keith. Wonderful mother to Emma and John and devoted grandmother to Felix, Isabelle and James.

Will be greatly missed for the fine example she always set to family and friends.

All who knew her are invited to attend the funeral at St Paul’s Church Whiteshill at 1pm on Saturday 13 November.

Following the burial service in the churchyard family members would be delighted to meet up with friends and acquaintances for refreshments at the Village Hall, directly adjacent to the church.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR.Tel 01453 790900 or online at michaelgamble.net

GODWIN Gillian Doreen

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 24th October at The Elms Care Home, aged 83 years.

Much loved Mother, Mother-in-Law, Nanny, Great Nanny, Sister, Auntie and Friend to many.

Funeral is to take place on Friday 19th November at Gloucester Crematorium, 1.30pm.

Family flowers only. Donation to The Elms staff can be left in a retiring collection on the day.

Please direct any funeral enquiries to Philip Ford and Son, Direlton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES. 01453 763592

HUGHES Sophia

Potter, sculptor and artist.

Died unexpectedly in her sleep on 17th October, aged 74 years.

Sophia will be hugely missed by her sons Ridwan and Matthew, her grandchildren Caitlin and Daniel and her three sisters.

The funeral and celebration of Sophia’s life will take place on Monday 8th November

at The Matara Centre, Kingscote, near Tetbury.

All welcome.

Please wear what you are comfortable with (black not necessary).

Light refreshments will be served at 11am and the service will begin at 11:30, followed by the wake.

A private burial for family and close friends will take place later in the day.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu for Subud Britain can be made at familytreefunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices or cheques sent c/o Family Tree Funeral Company, 1 Middle Street, Stroud, Glos, GL5 1DZ.

JAMES Robert

Of Avening.

Peacefully on 26th October, aged 66 years.

Dearly Loved Husband of Christine, Father of Tom and Lauren and beloved Brother.

Funeral service at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Minchinhampton, on Monday 8th November at 12.30pm.

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

STRANGE Patricia Ann

(nee Humphries)

Much loved mum of Andrew and beloved wife of the late George.

Sadly passed away after a short illness, on 19th October 2021 aged 80 years.

Her funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 22nd November at 12.00pm.

Flowers welcome or donations in lieu for ‘The Nelson Trust’ may be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR. Tel: 01453 790900.

WHEELER Austin (John) Henry

Passed away peacefully in the presence of son Garry, daughter Joanna and her partner Mark at Gloucester Royal Hospital on Saturday October 10th 2021 aged 90 years.

John was predeceased by his loving wife Margaret and eldest Son Andrew.

‘G dad’ as he was fondly known by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday November 12th 2021 at 11.30am, and after at The Carpenters Arms, Westrip.

All welcome to come along and celebrate John’s life.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to Alzheimers Research UK may be sent c/o Philip Ford & Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES.

Informal dress.

WILTSHIRE Janet

(Née Gale)

Of Leonard Stanley, Stonehouse

Suddenly passed away at home on Thursday 21st October 2021, aged 83 years.

Beloved Wife to Ron, Mother to Guy Andrew and the late Tracy Jane. Grandmother to Joel, Nathaniel, Ben and Ethan.

Sadly missed by her loving family.

Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 11th November 2021 at 12 Noon.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for MIND (Mental Health Services) c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409

In Memoriam

DAVIS Barbara

16/03/1938 - 09/11/2018

After three years the heart ache when you left me darling will never heal, but your love and memory will always live on.

With all our love from your husband John and daughters Angela, Sam, and grandchildren.

LOVE Robert J

4.8.1952 - 3.11.2019

In loving memory

Thanking all our friends for your kind support and thinking of you as these difficult days continue.

Heather, Jonathan, Georgina, Alexander and Miranda