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

Deaths

BEMBENEK Pamela

(nee Drew)

Formerly of Kingshill, Dursley.

Pamela passed away peacefully at Stinchcombe Manor Care Home on 23rd October 2021 aged 84 years.

Wife of the late Stanislaw.

The funeral service will be held at Dursley Methodist Church on Monday 15th November 2021 at 11.30am.

Family flowers only but donations for Parkinsons UK may be sent to Philip Ford & Son Funeral Directors, Dirleton House, Cainscross Rd, Stroud GL5 4ES

Tel 01453 808515

BRAMMER Vera Lyn

Of Stonehouse, aged 74 years.

Sadly passed away on 30th October 2021 at Gloucester Royal Hospital.

A much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Will be sadly missed.

Her funeral will take place at St Cyr Church, Stonehouse, on Wednesday 17th November at 12.30pm.

Flowers welcome, donations if desired for Longfield to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, 50 High Street, Stonehouse, Glos, GL10 2NA.

Tel. 01453 704478 or online at michaelgamble.net

CLEMENTS Martin John

Dearly loved husband of Eve, Father of Phillip and Richard and Grandfather to James and Ella, died peacefully at home on November 6th, aged 80 years.

A service of thanksgiving will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium on Thursday 25th November at 11am.

No flowers please but donations in Martin’s memory to Longfield or the GMCA may be sent to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR 01453 790900 or online at: michaelgamble.net

CURTIS Alfred Joseph (Joe)

Of Nailsworth, formerly Avening.

On 24th October, aged 89 after a long illness bravely borne.

Loving Husband to the late Margaret, Brother to the late Ron, Beloved Father to Nicola and Paul, Father-in-Law to Geraldine and Jack, dearly loved Grandfather to Zak and Zara and Great Grandfather to Dominic, Aleisha, Bradley, Harmony and Mia.

Funeral Service at Westerleigh Crematorium (Woodland Chapel) on Wednesday 17th November at 2:30pm.

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

GWINNELL Edna Joan

Passed away on 23rd October 2021 aged 88 years.

In loving memory of Edna, much loved and missed by all her friends and family.

A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at Ebley Chapel, on Thursday 18th November at 11am.

Family flowers only, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, 50 High Street, Stonehouse, Glos. GL10 2NA

Tel. 01453 704478 or online at: michaelgamble.net

HOOK Gladys Rose

Beloved Wife of the late Stanley Furmage Hook.

Passed away peacefully at Highborder Lodge, Leonard Stanley on Tuesday 2 November 2021, aged 98 years.

Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 22 November 2021 at 2:30 p.m.

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

LANGFORD Frances

Of The Ridings, Nailsworth.

Peacefully passed away on 30th October at Cheltenham General Hospital, aged 84 years.

Much loved Wife of the late John, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.

Funeral Service at Gloucester Crematorium, on Friday 19th November at 11.30am.

Flowers, or if desired, donations may be sent for (and made payable to) Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity (for the Heart and Stroke Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital) c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ.

Please wear something bright.

MARTIN Adrian Raymond

(Ade)

Passed away peacefully after an illness bravely borne, on 30th October 2021, aged 59 years.

Beloved husband, twin brother, dad, uncle and grampy.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

His funeral service will take place at St Swithun’s Church, Leonard Stanley on Friday 19th November at 12:00pm.

Please wear something purple.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for ‘Sue Ryder, Leckhampton Court Hospice’ may be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, 50 High Street, Stonehouse GL10 2NA or online at adrianmartin.muchloved.com

RENSHAW Kerstin Birgitta

Formerly of Painswick.

Peacefully in Waverley House, Care Home, Leominster on Sunday October 31st 2021 aged 81 years.

Much loved wife of the late Peter Renshaw.

Kerstin will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at Leominster Priory Church on Friday November 12th at 11am followed by interment at Painswick Cemetery at approximately 1pm.

Family flowers only please kind donations in memory of Kerstin will be given to Dementia Uk and can be sent via the funeral director.

All enquiries please to Graham Heiron Funeral Director Bromfield Tel: 01584856273

SMITH Clifford John

Suddenly passed away on Sunday 31 October 2021, aged 86 years.

Devoted Husband, beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.

Funeral Service to take place at St. Cyr’s Church, Stonehouse on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 11am.

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

TWISSELL Nicholas Bruce John

Passed away peacefully on Monday 1st November with his family around him at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 79 years.

Much loved Husband of Pam.

Father of Sarah and Emma and Grampy of Thomas, Charlie, Rosie and Pippa.

He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium (Waterside Chapel) on Thursday 25th November at 1.15pm.

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

TYNDALL Alan

Of South Woodchester

Founder of Antics (The Model Shop) in Stroud

Died peacefully at home on the 3rd November 2021, aged 76 years

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle.

His funeral Service to be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Wednesday 24th November at 11.00am, followed by the Wake back in Stroud.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longfield or The R.N.L.I. may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net

Acknowledgements

HAWKINS Robert Malcolm

October 4th 1940 - September 26th 2021.

As Malcolm’s “Dursley Next of Kin”, we would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral celebration of Malcolm’s life.

Our thanks too to the many who expressed their condolences and gave their heart felt tributes about the many kindnesses and contributions Malcolm extended to his Church, the community, his family and friends throughout his life.

Although we have lost him, Malcolm will be in our memories often. We will remember fondly too, family and friends we have met who have shared with us their stories of Malcolm and his varied activities.

Our grateful thanks for all the donations given to LINC and St Bartholomew’s Church, Lower Cam in Malcolms’ memory.

Thank you all. Roy and Marilyn King.

Anniversary In Memoriam

PALMER Jane Eleanor

June 10th 1943 - November 12th 2013

Missed Every Day

In Memoriam

JONES Julie

In loving memory of Julie Jones

09.09.1960 - 08.11.2019

Beloved Wife and Mother to Ray and Clare.

Always in our hearts and minds, we will love you forever.

ROBERTS - COOK

Bobby and Jinny-Mae

I loved you your whole life and will miss you the rest of mine

to my Bob and Jin Love Mum xx