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

Deaths

AZANCOT Judith

Sadly passed away on 2nd February aged 74 years.

Loving mum to Mark.

Funeral Service will be on Tuesday 15th March at 1pm at Gloucester Crematorium.

Donations in Judith’s memory for British Heart Foundation and Stroud Cats Protection can be sent c/o Philip Ford & Son Funeral Directors, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Glos, GL5 4ES.

BASHFORD Clive Richard

(Bashy)

On 27th February at his home, after a long battle with illness, aged 62 years.

A much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad.

Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium (Waterside Chapel) on Thursday 17th March at 10.15am.

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

RIXEN Albert John

Sadly, Albert passed away quietly on 26th February aged 70 years.

Born and bred in Minchinhampton, where he spent most of his life.

A true character and friend who will be missed by many people countrywide.

We will be celebrating Albert’s life and saying goodbye at Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton on Friday 11th March at 1.45pm.

Dress as Albert was used to seeing you.

No flowers please. Donations in Albert’s memory to the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity may be sent c/o. Michael Gamble Funeral Directors. Station House, Station Road, Stroud. GL5 3AR or made online at michaelgamble.net

BEGGS Marvin Best

Passed away peacefully at home on 18th February 2022, aged 92 years.

Beloved Husband of Hannah, much loved Dad of Clive, Neal, Joanne and Shaun and a loving Granddad to Lucy, Oliver, Rachel, Daniel and Kate.

A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at St Matthew’s Church, Cainscross on Friday 11th March at 12.00pm.

All enquiries to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR

Tel: 01453 790900

COOK Ronald Ivan

Of Rodborough

A service of thanksgiving for Ron’s life will be held at Rodborough Tabernacle URC Church on Saturday 26th March at 2 o clock.

Donations in Ron’s memory are for ‘SENSE’ Children who are deaf blind and ‘OPERATION SMILE’ Children with cleft lips in many countries and for ‘RODBOROUGH TABERNACLE’, can be put in the boxes provided.

The family would appreciate it if masks could be worn if possible. Thank you

FURLEY Marion Katharine

(Nee Walkley)

Formerly of Rodborough.

Peacefully in her sleep on 5th March 2022 at Stratton Court Care Centre, Cirencester, aged 81 years.

For all funeral enquiries please contact Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Nailsworth. Tel: (01453) 832188

PAGE William George

Passed away on 16th February, aged 82 years.

Devoted husband to Pamela; beloved father and father-in-law to Andrew and Debbie, Catherine and Rob, and Christopher and Suzie; grandfather to Ben, Jess, Ellie, Matthew, Daniel, Sophie, and Daisy.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton at 12 noon on Thursday, 17th March.

Family flowers only. Donations to British Heart Foundation, c/o Philip Ford & Son. Visit tinyurl.com/wgpage for more details.

STEPHENS Evelyn Francesa

Formerly of Chalford Hill, Stroud.

Passed away Wednesday 2nd March 2022, aged 93 years.

Much-loved Wife of the late Ray.

Beloved Mother to the late Terry and Mother-in-Law to Rose.

Devoted Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.

Dearly missed by her loving family and friends.

The family wish to especially thank all the staff at Northfield House Care Home and Dr. Kempson and his team at Locking Hill Surgery.

Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 10th March 2022 at 11am.

Funeral arrangements care of: Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409

TEBBY Margaret

Formerly teacher at Stroud Girls High School and volunteer at Oxfam, passed away peacefully on 26th February aged 84 years.

Beloved wife of Geoff, mother of Adrian and Jane, grandmother of Emily, Katie, Florence, Megan and Jack and mother-in-law to Tim and Helen.

Her Funeral service will be at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 25th. March at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Margaret to “Lilian Faithful Care” c/o Philip Ford & Son, Funeral Directors, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud GL5 4ES.

WALKER Deidre (De) Rovetto

Sadly passed away on 18th February 2022, aged 72 years.

Much loved Mum of Matt and Nick, beloved and devoted Daughter of Hazel, dear Sister of Debbie and Chris, Sue and Colin.

Loved by all Family and Friends who knew her.

Her funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel on Tuesday 22nd March at 12pm.

No gloomy dark clothing at her request.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu for Butterfly Conservation may be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or made online at deidrewalker.muchloved.com

as O’Hara Funeral Directors

oharafunerals.co.uk

SHILL Malcolm Hugh

Passed away at home on

Thursday 20th January 2022.

Funeral Service was held at

Gloucester Crematorium on 2nd March 2022.

May he rest in peace.

Donations, if desired, may be sent for

British Heart Foundation c/o

Allen-White Funeral Directors,

Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley,

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG.

Tel: 01453 822409.

WATTS Yvonne Beryl

Passed away peacefully at home on 26th February aged 88 years.

Wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Funeral Service will be on Monday 14th March at 2pm at Holy Trinity Church, Amberley.

Donations in Yvonne’s memory for British Heart Foundation and Alzheimer’s Society can be sent c/o Philip Ford & Son Funeral Directors, Dirleton House. Cainscross Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 4ES.

Acknowledgements

SHILL Malcolm Hugh

Passed away at home on Thursday 20th January 2022.

Funeral Service was held at Gloucester Crematorium on 2nd March 2022.

May he rest in peace.

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

Tel: 01453 822409.

In Memoriam

BERGMAN Eric John

4th March 1947 - 10th March 2021

A beloved Brother and Uncle.

Sadly missed.

SARSON Barbara Joan

11.03.39 - 10.03.13

9 years have passed but still loved, missed and remembered every day.

Love Denise, Ian, Tim, Nick, Peter and families. xxxxx