Hereford Times death notices, published May 19

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ALFORD Margaret Annie (née Jones)

Peacefully passed away at the Hereford County Hospital on the 13th May 2022, aged 87. Beloved wife of the late John Alford. Dearly loved mother of Linda, Phillip, Louise and Mark. Devoted Sister and Mother-in-Law, adored Grandmother and Great Grandmother. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 10th June at 11:15am. Family flowers only. Donations for the British Red Cross, who Mum volunteered with for over 20 years, may be sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG. Tel: 01432 341871

ANDREWS Di

Formerly of Dinedor. Passed away peacefully at Field Farm House on 5th May 2022. A devoted wife, mum and nan. The family wish to express their grateful thanks to all at Field Farm House, for the love, care and devotion given to Miss Dianne and the family. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 31st May at 12.15pm. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Alzheimer’s Society may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

BRAITHWAITE Julie (nee Slater)

Julie passed away suddenly but peacefully in Hereford County Hospital on Monday 25th April 2022 aged 50 years. Julie was a very loving, fun, person and is dearly loved and missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 27th May 2022, at 2.15pm. All who attend, are requested to wear the bare minimum of black. Family flowers only please, donations to be made to St Michael’s Hospice and Scotty’s Little Soldiers via juliebraithwaite.muchloved.com Any enquires to Dawes Brothers Tel: 01432 274066

BRAZIER John Edward Francis (Jef)

Of Bromyard. Passed away on April 27th 2022, aged 74 years. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday, May 27th at 1.15pm. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

CLIFTON Elaine June Mary (nee Ramsay)

Died suddenly at Harrogate District Hospital on 10th April 2022, aged 74 years. Much loved daughter of the late Joan and John Ramsay, adored partner of John, cherished sister of Heather, Maureen, Jean and Gail, a dear sister-in-law to Ray, a beloved Auntie to Louisa and Matthew, and a wonderful Great Auntie to Evie, Tilly, Mabel and Ava. Elaine was born and grew up in Hereford, attending Leominster Grammar School. During the swinging 60s, she also regularly attended the 1600 Club and Redhill Hostel! On leaving Hereford, Elaine lived in Cheltenham and worked at GCHQ. For the last 50 years or so, Elaine became a Yorkshire lass and lived in Harrogate. We will miss you forever, Lainey. Goodnight, God bless, see you in the morning. xxxxx Elaine’s funeral service took place in Harrogate on Friday 6th May.

COLMAN Martha Ann Calcot (nee Roberts)

Passed away peacefully at Charles Court Care Home on Sunday, May 8th 2022, aged 85 years. Loving wife to the late Reginald Jack, loving mother, grandma and great grandma. A private Family Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 25th at 10:15am at Hereford Crematorium, followed by a Memorial Service at Ross-on-Wye Henry Street Evangelical Church at 11:30am. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Comfort Fund of Charles Court Care Home to be forwarded to William Bevan Funeral Directors, Tel 01989 562092.

CRESSWELL Douglas Geoffrey (Dougie)

Of Leominster, passed away in Hereford County Hospital on 1st May, 2022. Aged 75 years. Loving Husband of the late Eileen, much loved Father of Sarah and the late Simon, a cherished Grandad who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to be held at Leominster Priory on Monday 23rd May, 2022 at 12.30 p.m., followed by burial in Leominster Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations received in memory of Dougie will be shared with the British Heart Foundation and Sepsis UK. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

CROWE Harry Andrew

Of Presteigne Passed away on 2nd May 2022, aged 91 years. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral Service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 25th May 2022 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be given to The Jack Charlton Disabled Anglers Association or The Radnor & West Hereford Hunt. For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Presteigne: 01544 267778 Kington: 01544 370217

DAVIES Ann

A much loved and adored wife of Maxwell, mother of Micaela, Adrian and the late Nigel and dear Nannie to seven grandsons. Passed away peacefully at Gwen Walford Nursing Home on Thursday 12th May 2022. Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday 11th June 2022 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only and if desired, donations to St. Michael’s Hospice

DONOVAN Philip (Egypt)

Died peacefully at home 22nd April 2022. Thankgiving Service 2pm, Moordown Baptist Church, Bournemouth, BH9 2UU. Donations to Diabetes UK

EVANS Margaret Rose

Born 23rd July 1943, passed away peacefully on 8th May 2022 surrounded by her family. Wife to the late Terry Evans, mum and devoted Nan. The funeral will take place at the Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 24th May 2022 at 4:15. Family flowers only, donations to the Kidney Patients Association. Any queries, please contact A W Hughes & Son Tel. 01544 370217.

FIELD Chippy (Geoff)

So many happy memories of my wonderful Husband. Loved and remembered every day. Molly

HARRIS Dianne Mary

Of Almond Avenue, Llandrindod Wells. Passed away peacefully at Bryngwy Residential Home, Rhayader on Sunday 1st May 2022, aged 76 years. Funeral Service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 24th May 2022 at 2.15pm. Donations in lieu of flowers please to:- The Stroke Association or Alzheimer’s Society Further enquiries to Funeral Director M Morgan Lloyd, Old Town Hall, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL Tel. 01597 825000

HILLMAN Vivienne (Nee Walker)

Of Hereford, formerly of Leominster. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 20th April 2022, aged 65 years. Loving wife to Colin, a much-loved Mum, Nana, Sister and Aunt. The funeral service will take place at Leominster Priory on Wednesday 25th May 2022 at 12.45pm, followed by interment at Leominster Cemetery. Flowers welcome or if desired, donations for The Cats Protection League may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

HODGES Constance Margaret (Connie)

Passed away peacefully at Coldwells House on 8th May 2022 aged 92 years. Wife of The Late Fred Hodges. Much loved Mum of Ann, Jenny and the late Geoff, Nan and Great Nan. The Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 31st May at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only, donations if desired are to benefit Stroke Association. All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors, Telephone: 01432 273736.

JONES Michael Ernest (Mick)

Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice, Bartestree with his family by his side on Wednesday, 11th May 2022 aged 81 years. A beloved Husband of Mariette, much loved Dad of Samantha and Marieanne, Father in law to Richard and John and a treasured Grandad to Abi, Jack, Daisy and Amy. Mick will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved him. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th June at 3.15 pm. The family invite you to wear something colourful. No flowers please, donations, if desired for St Michael’s Hospice may be sent directly to the charity. All enquiries to Ledbury Funeralcare (Hawcutts), Hawcutt House, Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AA. Tel: 01531 632084.

MARKLAND Joan Mary

Died peacefully on 3rd May 2022. Funeral at St James, Wigmore, Herefordshire on 7th June at 2pm. No flowers, but donations to www.redcross.org.uk

MATHER Pat

Of Presteigne Passed away peacefully on 9th May 2022, aged 76 years. Much loved wife of Gordon, loving Mum, Nan and Sister. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 31st May 2022 at 1:15pm. Family Flowers Only. Donations if desired will be given to Macmillan Renton Unit, Hereford County Hospital or Warden View Methodist Church (Knit & Natter) For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Presteigne: 01544 267778

McMICHAEL Mary Elizabeth Boraston

Passed away peacefully on the 30th April 2022. Funeral will be on Wednesday 1st June 2022 at 4.15pm at Hereford Crematorium. Donations if desired payable to St Michael’s Hospice c/o Dawe Bros, 113-115 Westfaling Street, Hereford, HR4 0JE

MILLS Donald Percy

Of Knighton Passed away unexpectedly at Hereford Hospital on 8th May 2022 aged 80 years Beloved Husband and soulmate of Pam. A devoted and proud Father of Ian and Wendy. Loving Grandad of Rachel, Ellie, Steven, and Kirsty. Father-in-law of Ann and Tim Funeral Service will take place at Whitton Church on Friday 27th May 2022 at 12 Noon. followed by a private committal in Knighton Cemetery Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Midlands Air Ambulance & Marie Curie For further information please contact, A.W Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Presteigne: 01544 267778 Kington: 01544 370217

MORRIS Alan

Formerly of Etnam Street Paper Shop Leominster. Sadly passed away 26th April 2022, aged 75. Funeral at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 7th June 12:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Midlands Air Ambulance.

NEWTON Calvert John (John)

Formerly of Weobley, passed away suddenly at Hereford County Hospital on April 27th 2022 aged 84 years. John was a very talented church organist and “one of a kind”.

PHELPS William Henry (Bill)

Formerly of Belmont Avenue, Hereford. Bill passed away peacefully on the 30th April 2022, aged 91 years. Beloved late husband of Daphne, loving father to Michael and David, father-in-law to Heather and Suzanne and loving grandfather to Callum. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 27th May 2022 at 10:15am. Donations if desired to Dementia UK. C/O Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

SMITH Elizabeth Joan (Joan)

Of Bromyard, formerly of Thornbury. Peacefully at home, on Sunday, May 8th 2022, aged 87 years. Deeply loved and sadly missed. The funeral service will take place at St. Anna’s Church, Thornbury on Wednesday, May 25th at 2.00pm, followed by interment. Black dress not essential. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be shared between Marie Curie and the Thornbury Churchyard Fund (please make cheques payable to Thornbury PCC). Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

THORPE Ray

Died peacefully in Hereford County Hospital on 9th May 2022, aged 90 years. Devoted husband of Ruth, much loved father of Sue and Annie and adored grandfather of John, Charlotte and Freddy. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral will take place at St Mary the Virgin Church, Much Cowarne on Wednesday 1st June, at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Hereford County Hospital may be sent to HH Handley Funeral Directors, 3, Little Hereford Street, Bromyard, HR7 4DE (01885 482216).