Hereford Times death notices, published Thursday, April 29

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BROOKE Lorna

Of Tyn-Y-Berth Farm, Dolau has died after a tragic accident at Taunton Racecourse. A private funeral service will be held on 5th May 2021. A celebration of her life will be held at Ludlow Racecourse on 24th May 2021, due to current regulations anyone wishing to attend will require to pre book by calling Ludlow Racecourse. Donations in Lorna’s memory will be given to The Injured Jockey’s Fund and Retraining of Racehorses. For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

CADIEN Margaret

Formerly of Tupsley. Peacefully on April 9th. A much loved mum, nana, sister and aunt. Due to restrictions a private service to be held.

CUMBES Winifred Ann (Winnie)

Formerly of Hay-on-Wye, Meardy and Rhydyfelin. Beloved Mum, Gran, Great-Gran, Great-Great-Gran. Died 5th April quietly at Cilpostau Farm, Llandovery. Aged 94 years. With Alf again, Gone but never forgotten. Enquiries to C.C. James Funeral Directors, Pontithel, Three Cocks, Brecon, LD3 0SA Telephone 01497 847410

DOUGLAS Jennifer Elizabeth

Passed away 12th April 2021 aged 73 years. Dear Wife of Geoff and inspirational Mother to Shaune. All enquiries to Ledbury Funeral Services - Tel: 01531 633388

GORE Raymond Charles

Of Kingsfield Kingsland. Passed away peacefully at home with his family around him on 22nd April 2021 aged 94 years. Funeral arrangements by R.W. Mann & Son

HAZELHURST Captain Charles Patrick DL

Late 60th Rifles. Died peacefully, 14th April 2021, aged 97. Devoted Husband of Sally, much loved Father and Grandfather. Private Burial, family only. No Memorial Service at his request.

HILLIER (nee Clark) Kathryn “Kate”

Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 aged 42 years. Beloved wife of Chris. Devoted Mother of Jack, Samuel and Harry. Much loved Daughter of Lynn and the late Dave. Loving Sister of Tilly (and Iain) and adoring Aunt of Alice and Evie. Private family service to be held at Hereford Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired may be made online via kathrynhillier.muchloved.com All enquiries to; Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

HITCHINGS Leslie Douglas (Doug)

of Ross-on-Wye and formerly of Upton Bishop Passed away peacefully on 19th April at Hereford County Hospital, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy Edith. The funeral will be held on 5th May at 12.30 pm at the Forest of Dean Crematorium in accordance with current restrictions. Family Flowers only, donations if desired, for Upton Bishop Church. All enquiries to Cathedral Funeral Services Ltd, Hereford. Tel: 01432 340777

HUHES Derek

of Brynyrhydd Farm, Glasbury-on-Wye Passed away peacefully on 24th April 2021. Aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Maureen much loved Dad of Gareth and Lesley. Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date. Enquires to C.C. James Funeral Directors, Pontithel, Three Cocks, Brecon. LD3 0SA Telephone 01497 847410

JOSEPH Mary

Formerly of Penhaligon Way. Peacefully on April 25th, aged 91 years. A much loved mum, gran, nanny and great gran. Due to restrictions a private cremation to be held. Family flowers only, donations for St Michael’s Hospice may be made online at elizabethjoseph.muchloved.com

KNAPPER John

Of Withington. Passed away peacefully at home, where he wanted to be, surrounded by his loving family on 19th April 2021, aged 85 years. Private family funeral. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to community nurses, Marie Curie nurses, and a special thanks to all the staff at Credenhill Court. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

LANE David

Longtime member of Hereford Rowing Club. A quiet gentle man, adored husband of Anne, father to Mark and Debbie, and a much-loved grandad to his five grandchildren. Passed away peacefully on April 15th 2021 at Hereford County Hospital. A service to celebrate his life will take place at Offa’s Orchard Burial Ground, Gladestry, HR5 3NY on Thursday 6th May 2021 at 1:30pm. For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Funeral Directors, Gladestry, Kington: 01544 370217

MASSEY Reverend Prebendary William Cyril ‘Bill’

Of Bodenham Herefordshire. It is with great sadness that the family have to announce the death of Bill who died peacefully on Monday April 19, 2021 aged 88 years. A much-loved Brother, Uncle and Great-Uncle and great friend to many whose lives were influenced by his friendship and ministry. A private family cremation will take place. Followed by interment at St John the Baptist Church, Ditton Priors. No flowers but donations to Midland Air Ambulance and St John the Baptist Church, Ditton Priors. All donations will be very much appreciated, these donations should be sent in the form of a cheque made payable to the charity, to either funeral director or directly to the charity. All enquiries to Northwood and Sons 52 High Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire. TF13 6AE. 01952 727248.

MOSES Terence John (Terry) O

Of Presteigne. Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 22nd April 2021 at The Garth Care Home, Kington, Aged 83 years. Due to current circumstances the funeral will be private. Donation’s in Terry’s memory will be given to Presteigne & Norton Community Support. For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Presteigne: 01544 267778 Kington: 01544 370217

PERKINS Samantha Elizabeth (Sam)

Passed away peacefully at Cheltenham General Hospital on Monday April 19th 2021, aged 40 years. Loving Wife to Aron, cherished Mother, Daughter and Sister. Sam will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Due to current restrictions a private Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, May 12th 2021. Family flowers only and donations will be received for Cancer Research UK. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. Tel: 01432 272465.

REYNOLDS Richard Vincent (Vince)

Passed away suddenly on April 18th 2021 aged 77 years. Loving husband of Jean, much loved Dad of Sharon and the late Ian, Jackie, Debbie and Jason. Fun loving grandfather and great grandfather. Due to the current restrictions a private family funeral will take place. Donations if desired in memory of Vince are for Hay & District Dial-a-Ride and Midlands Air Ambulance, and may be sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871

RYE Vincent Gordon (Ex BT)

Beloved husband of Glennis, Passed peacefully away at home on 15th April 2021. Aged 85 years. Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Church, Hardwick on Thursday 6th May 2021. held according to COVID 19 restrictions. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Hardwick Church and Hardwick Hall C/o C.C. James Funeral Directors, Pontithel, Three Cocks, Brecon. LD3 0SA Telephone 01497 847410

SAYCE Elmer Caple James

21/02/1932 – 14/04/2021 Of Fownhope. Passed away peacefully at Oaklands Nursing Home. Brother of Roger and the late Janet, Vernon, Rosabelle and Clarence. A private family funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church, Fownhope, on Thursday 6th May 2021 at 2pm. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

SMITH David John ‘Whippet’

Passed away suddenly at home on Friday April 16th 2021 aged 73 years. A beloved brother, uncle and great uncle, he will be greatly missed by all. Due to the current restrictions the funeral service will be by invite only via the family. Donations if desired in memory of David for The British Heart Foundation may be sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

STINTON Olive Edith

Of Brimfield. Peacefully but unexpectedly on 15th April 2021, aged 93 years. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who will be greatly missed by all her Family and Friends. Private Funeral Service will be held at Brimfield Church. Family flowers only. Donations greatly received in memory of Olive for the Special Babies Unit, Hereford Hospital. Enquiries to A. H. Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8BH. (Tel. 01584 810281)

SUTTON Ian

of Moor Farm. Peacefully on April 11th, aged 62 years. A much loved husband, dad, grandad and brother. Due to restrictions a private funeral service to be held.

THOMAS Douglas Roy

(Of Madley) Passed away on Sunday 18th April 2021, aged 85 years. Devoted Husband to Barbara, loving Father to Jackie and Andrew. Caring Grandad to Lily, Alex, Sam, Macauley and Holly. Father in Law to Colin and Beccy. Will be sadly missed by all. Doug’s Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium, on 6th May 2021 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to RSPB c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Unit 3 Wormbridge Court, Wormbridge, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203

TOMKINS Betty ‘Bet’

Of Dilwyn. Passed away peacefully on April 19th 2021, aged 77 years. Beloved Wife of the late Eric. A much loved Mum, Nan and Great Nan who will be very sadly missed. Due to the current restrictions, a private funeral service will take place. Donations, if desired, for St. Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

TUDOR Vincent A.T.V.

Passed away on 9th April 2021. Loving Husband to Gwyneth, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Private family funeral in line with the current restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to Age UK and the Stroke Association. Donations may be made online via: vincenttudor.muchloved.com Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

TURBUTT Geoffrey William John

Passed away peacefully on 18th April 2021 aged 88 years. Loving Husband of the late Glenda, and a dear Father and Grandfather. Private family Funeral in line with the current restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to St. Michael’s Hospice. Donations may be made online via: geoffreyturbutt.muchloved.com Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

WILLIAMS Ann

Aged 67. Died peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice after a short illness. Loving mum to Julian, aunt to Emma and Hannah. A good friend and animal lover. There will be a private cremation in Hereford . No flowers but donations direct to St Michaels Hospice or The Dogs Trust. All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors, Gaol Street, Hereford 01432 273736.