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

Deaths

ANDREWS Donald

Of Cotswold Grange, Stonehouse

Sadly passed away on 17th November 2021, aged 79 years.

A much loved and valued member of the Stonehouse and Stroud communities. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and cared for him.

His funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 13th December at 1.00pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for ‘Diabetes UK’ may be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or online at donaldandrews.muchloved.com

AULT Patricia June

Died peacefully at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Saturday 27th November aged 91 years.

Much loved wife of Dick, loving mother to Graham and Jane and grandmother to Harry.

The Funeral Service will take place at St Cyr Church, Stonehouse on Wednesday 8th December at 11:00 a.m.

followed by interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please but donations in lieu can be made to Gloucestershire Group Homes via Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, 50 High Street, Stonehouse GL10 2NA or online at michaelgamble.net.

BODENHAM Teresa Mary

(Née West)

Of Besbury, Minchinhampton

Tragically passed away suddenly on Sunday 14th November 2021, aged 65 years.

Beloved Wife of Dennis, devoted Mother to Steven and Claire and adoring Grandmother to Molly.

Dearly missed by her loving family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Stroud on Monday 6th December 2021 at 12 noon, followed by committal at Gloucester Crematorium at 1:30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Labrador Rescue Trust and/or Lymphoma Action c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors - 01453 822409

BUCKLAND William Henry

(Bill)

Passed away peacefully in the care of the Royal Court Care Home, on Tuesday 23rd November 2021, aged 91 years.

Beloved Husband of Nancy. Devoted Father to the late Karen. Loving Gramps to Matthew.

Donations, if desired, may be sent for IFAW Funeral Service enquiries c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409

DAVIS Kathleen (Kath) Yvonne

(SRN, Qualified Midwife and retired Nursing Sister

at Gloucester Royal Hospital Special Care Baby Unit)

Of Randwick and latterly Horsfall House, Minchinhampton.

On 23rd November 2021 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 88 years.

Much loved Sister of Joy and Olly, Sister-in-Law of Pauline and Dave, and Aunt of Andrew, Brian and Chris.

Funeral service at St John the Baptist, Randwick, on Thursday 9th December at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only, please.

Donations may be sent for Winston’s Wish c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR. Tel 01453 790900 or online at michaelgamble.net

DRAIN Joan

Of Whiteshill Stroud.

Sadly on Tuesday 9th November 2021, passed away peacefully aged 78 years.

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother.

Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 6th December at 10:30am.

Family flowers only. Donations to FOCUS via JustGiving or sent c/o Philip Ford & Son Funeral Directors, Stroud, Glos GL5 4ES

DUDLEY Robert Edward

(Ted)

Of Forest Green, Nailsworth.

Peacefully on 17th November at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 80 years.

Much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 3rd December at 2.00pm.

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

GREEN Christine

Passed away peacefully at Badgeworth Court Care Home on Monday 22nd November 2021.

Devoted Wife of the late William Green (Bill).

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

Funeral Service will take place in St Pauls Church School Ln, Shurdington, Cheltenham GL51 4TF on Wednesday 15th December 2021 at 13:00 followed by burial.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Christine for Cheltenham Animal Shelter c/o W S Trenhaile Funeral Directors Apostle House, 175 London Rd, Cheltenham GL526HN.

Tel: 01242 224897.

KEARSEY Jean

It is with great sadness that Jean Kearsey, formerly of Windmill Road, Minchinhampton passed away peacefully on Friday 12th November aged 90 years.

Beloved wife of the late Hugh Kearsey and treasured mother of Ian, Andrew and Richard.

The funeral service will be held at the Oaks Crematorium in Havant 1:45pm on Tuesday 14th December.

Family Flowers only. Donations in lieu should be sent directly to the Cotswold Canal Trust.

KITCHENER Alan

Passed away peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on Thursday 18th November 2021 after a short illness.

Beloved Husband to Vicky, Dad to Lisa, Nampy to Jessamy, Father-in-Law to Mike and Mark, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend.

Funeral to be held at St. Matthew’s Church, Cainscross, Wednesday 8th December, 1:30pm.

Followed by burial at St. Paul’s Church, Whiteshill.

Family flowers only.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Sunflowers Suicide Support c/o Philip Ford & Son Funeral Directors, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES.

PEARCE Bernard

of King’s Stanley, Stonehouse

Passed away peacefully at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Friday 26th November 2021, aged 89 years.

Much-loved Husband, Father, Father-in-Law, Brother and Uncle.

Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 20th December 2021 at 12 noon.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, may be sent for Stroke Association c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409.

RAVENHILL Yvonne Moira

Of Stroud.

Died peacefully on the 16th November 2021 aged 91 years.

Beloved wife of the late Harry and a much-loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.

Her funeral service will be held in the Oak Chapel at Cheltenham Crematorium on Tuesday 7th December at 11.00am.

Family flowers only please, donations, made payable to M.I.N.D. may be sent to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR or made online at michaelgamble.net

SMART Cyril Douglas

Of Eastcombe, Stroud.

Peacefully surrounded by his family on 23rd November at home, aged 90 years.

Much loved Husband of Kathleen, Father of Cherry and Caroline, Grandfather of Megan, Joe, Charlie and Ellie.

Funeral service at Cheltenham Crematorium (Oak Chapel) on Monday 13th December at 1.00pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Old Bussage Garage, Bussage, Stroud, GL6 8BA or donate online at fredstevens.co.uk

TROWILL Harry Dales

of Chalford, Stroud.

Sadly passed away at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Saturday 20th November 2021, aged 94 years.

Harry will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at Frithwood Cemetery, Chalford on Monday 13th December 2021 at 12 noon.

Family flowers only please.

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

Tel: 01453 822409.

WAKEFIELD Stephen

Passed away on 15th November aged 68 years.

Funeral Service to be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 17th December 1pm

Family Flowers only

Donations if desired for Kidney Care UK and Cancer Research UK Send c/o Philip Ford Funeral Directors Dirleton House Cainscross Road Stroud GL5 4ES

WHEELER Jean Frances

Of Bowbridge Lane, Stroud.

Died peacefully on 23rd November at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 83 years.

Much loved Wife of The Late Alan, Mother of Ricky, John, Peter and Dave, Mother-in-Law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister.

Funeral service at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Stroud, followed by interment at Stroud Cemetery.

For date and time contact Fred Stevens FD on 01453 832188.

Flowers may be sent c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ.

In Memoriam

ENGLAND Sally

December 1st 2017 you left us.

Remembered always, So missed.

Treasured memories will remain in our hearts

Sylvester Clockhouse

Sylvester our practice cat peacefully crossed over the rainbow bridge on Sunday 21st November surrounded by many of his favourite people. Sylvester will always be in our hearts, and we have enjoyed seeing how much happiness he has brought the wider community.

Rest in peace Sylvester, we love you.

Birthdays In Memoriam

FLETCHER Jamie

(JFL)

Birthday memory on 30th November of the musical magician JFL.

‘Happy birthday in memory to a life long friend, a brother - a friend to us all’

Deeply missed