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

Deaths

FORD Georgia Louise

Of Alkerton, Eastington Aged 21 Years

Beautiful and spirited, with a gentle soul Passed away 15th December 2022 at Sue Ryder Hospice, Leckhampton Court, Cheltenham with her Mum and Dad, Joanne & Steven, by her side.

A very courageous battle with cancer, fought with such dignity. Leaving behind heartbroken family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at The Oak Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium on 9th January 2023 at 1pm Family flowers only to: Philip Ford & Son Funeral Directors, Stroud, GL5 4ES or donations in lieu, if so desired, for Sue Ryder, Leckhampton Court Hospice or for FOCUS Cheltenham to be forwarded to: Grimes & Goscombe Funeral Directors Chipping Manor, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge, Glos, GL12 7AD

HART Gillian Margaret

On 19th December 2022 at Resthaven Nursing Home, aged 85 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Tony, Mum of Jane and Grandma of Christopher and Hannah Cremation private. Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu may be sent for ‘The Stroke Association’ c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or online at https://gillianhart.muchloved.com

SERLE Doreen Margaret (Nee Kerry)

Sadly, passed away in the care of Winslow House on Saturday 17th December 2022, aged 99 years.

Beloved Mum, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Funeral Service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Friday 6th January 2023 at 11:45am. Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, may be sent for “Age UK” c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.

TOWNSEND Fay Jean

Townsend Jean nee Davis, formerly of Stroud, latterly of Churchdown, passed peacefully away on 14th December at Saintbridge Nursing Home. Wife of the late Len. Beloved mother of Rob and the late Steve.

Mother in law of Sue and grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.

The funeral will take place on Friday 13th January, 11am at Gloucester Crematorium.

Family flowers only but donations can be made to Cancer Research c/o Philip Ford Funeral Directors, Direlton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4ES