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

Deaths

BRAY Peter Charles

Of Old Reddings Close, Cheltenham.

Unexpectedly but peacefully passed away on 4th September, at Cheltenham General Hospital, aged 84 years.

Much loved and devoted Husband of the Late Ann Bray. Peter will be sadly missed by his friends as well as family.

Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 26th September at 11.00am.

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

COX Judy

Of Shortwood, Nailsworth On 6th September, after a short battle with cancer, aged 69 years.

Beloved wife of The Late Chris Cox and a much loved Mum, Nanny and Friend.

Funeral Service at Westerleigh Crematorium (Waterside Chapel) on Friday 23rd September at 4.15pm.

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

DILWORTH Mary

Born 28th May 1931

Passed away peacefully in her own home in Stroud on 8th September 2022, aged 91 years.

A bright, loving and inspiring Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma who will be missed more than words can say. Minchinhampton Guides Captain from 1965 – 1975.

Funeral service at Cheltenham Crematorium (Oak Chapel) on Friday 23rd September at 11.00am.

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

SANDERS Martin Clive

Of Churchill Road, Brimscombe

Sadly passed away on Monday 5th September 2022, aged 77 years.

Devoted Husband of the late Sue.

A much-loved father and grandfather.

Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 22nd September 2022 at 12 noon.

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

SILVERTHORNE Margaret Ann (Maggie)

Of Horns Farm, Stroud.

Sadly passed away on Wednesday 31st August 2022 aged 89 years.

Wife of the late John Silverthorne, much loved mother of Julie and Heather.

Grandmother to Kayleigh and William and Great Grandmother to Rhona, Step Grandmother to Aaron.

Her funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 22nd September at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Age Concern may be sent to Philip Ford and Son, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES

STEVENS Roger

Of Bussage, formerly of Bisley On 30th August, aged 78 years.

Beloved Father of Debbie, Rene and Amy, step-father of Darren and Jo and a much loved grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Funeral Service at All Saints’ Parish Church, Bisley on Tuesday 20th September at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) Sue Ryder – Leckhampton Hospice c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Old Bussage Garage, Bussage, Stroud. GL6 8BA or donate online at: www.fredstevens.co.uk

TERRINGTON Nancy

Formerly of Slad Road, Stroud.

Passed away peacefully on 6th September at Cotswold House Nursing Home, Cainscross, aged 97 years.

Beloved wife of the late Howard, devoted Mother of Michael and Christopher, dearest Mother-in-law of Anne and Pip and a loving Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 7th October at 11.00am.

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

TERRY Grace Evelyn

Of Abbots Way, Bridgend, Stonehouse

Sadly passed away on Friday 2nd September 2022, aged 100 years.

Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 20th September 2022 at 2:30pm.

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

WOODWARD Brian

Of Churchill Road, Nailsworth.

On 4th September at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Audrey, dad of Sue and Graham, father-in-law of Wendy and David, brother of Dave, grampy and great-gramp.

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

Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium - Waterside Chapel on Tuesday 20th September at 11.45am.

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