Hereford Times death notices, published July 28

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BEMAND Phillip Geoffrey (Geoff)

Of Spring Cottage, Leysters, formerly of Holloway Common Farm, Hampton Charles. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Sunday 10th July 2022, aged 74 years.

Loving husband of Christine and the late Brenda. Beloved father of Robert and Tom. Much loved father-in-law to Kym, Sacha, and the late Emma.

Devoted grandfather to William, Anna, Sophie, Lucy, Cleo, and Max. Funeral Service to be held at St. Andrew’s Church, Leysters, HR6 0HR on Saturday 13th August at 2 p.m. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Geoff’s favourite cause of House Building and Water Projects in Africa. Enquiries to A. H. Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8BH. (Tel. 01584 810281)

BISHOP June Patricia (Pat)

Sadly, passed away on 10th July 2022 at Ross Community Hospital aged 92 years.

Much loved wife of the late Dennis, stepmother of Sally and Claire, grandmother to Richard, Nick, Matt, Ben and Poppy, and a cherished friend to many. She will be sadly missed.

There will be a private family cremation on Thursday 11th August, followed by a Thanksgiving Service in the Lady Chapel at Hereford Cathedral at 12.30pm to which all are welcome. Family flowers only, however donations if desired for The Hereford Food Bank and the Red Cross (Ukrainian Crisis Appeal) may be left at the Thanksgiving Service or sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH Tel: 01432 272465.

BRIDGES Joan Lilian (nee Davis)

Aged 92 years Formerly of Cowleigh Park Farm, Malvern Passed away peacefully on Sunday 10th July, 2022. Now reunited with her beloved Husband Robin.

A dearly loved and special Mum, Nan, and Great Nan. She will be truly missed by all her family and friends. Please join us in celebrating Joan’s life on Tuesday 9th August 2022 at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury at 1.00.p.m. Please wear a splash of colour.

Flowers welcome or donations if preferred to the British Heart Foundation may be sent to: Thomas Brothers, The Funeral Directors, Birchfield House, 494 Evesham Road, Redditch. B97 5JF 01527 547777 Thank you

CHECKETTS Helen (formerly Wills and Tovey)

Passed away on the 16th of June 2022 at St Michael’s Hospice, aged 54 years.

Much loved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Daughter.

Private Funeral was held at Humber Woodland of Remembrance. Donations can be sent to St Michael’s Hospice.

CLARK Brian Anthony

Died peacefully on 18th July 2022 aged 97. Beloved Husband of Brenda.

Loving Father of Fiona, Andrew, and Robert. Service in Celebration of his life St Michael & All Angels, Ledbury 2 pm Thursday 4th August followed by private family burial in Wellington Heath.

Family flowers only. Donations for St Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Ledbury Funeral Services, 132 The Homend, Ledbury. HR8 1BZ. Tel: 01531 633388

EVANS Raymond Albert (Ray)

Beloved partner of Beryl and father of Andrew passed away peacefully Monday 24th of July at Kington Court. A much liked and respected Kingtonian.

GROMADZKI Lilian (Jean) (nee Newman)

Of Tupsley Hereford, formerly of Leominster. Sadly, passed away on 9th July 2022 aged 96 years.

Wife of the late Henryk, devoted mum to Selina and the late Ray, loving nan of Jemma and great gran to Cameron and Bruce.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd August at 2.15pm. Flowers welcome or if desired donations for The British Heart Foundation may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871 JONES

Derek William John

Of Allensmore Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on 16th July 2022. Aged 81 years.

Loving husband to Mary, beloved dad and friend to Lorien, Matthew and Sally. A dearly loved Pappy.

A celebration of Derek’s life will be held at Hereford Crematorium on 1st August 2022 at 11:15am. Smart casual dress, no black. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired made payable to Parkinson’s UK and Renal Unit HCH C/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, Wormbridge, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH 01981 257203

JONES Cliff Formerly

Of Hunderton. Sadly, passed away surrounded by his loving family on 15th July 2022, aged 91 years.

Loving Husband of Mary. Father of Pat, Yvonne, Melanie, Mandi, Heidi, and Della. Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Monday 8th August 2022 at 1:15pm, followed by burial. All flowers welcome. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

JONES Derek William John

Of Allensmore. Our darling brother Derek has fallen asleep.

Sleep tight until we see you again.

All our love. Glyn, Veronica, Heather, Pamala, Linda, Vivian, Lorraine, late Brenda, Marion, Mum and Dad

MORRIS Stewart James Stewart

Aged 70, formerly of Holly Mount, Clehonger, more recently from Broadbottom in Tameside, passed away suddenly at home on July 13th.

Beloved husband of Kate, brother of Wesley & much-loved son of the late Dennis & Blodwen, who, although not blessed with children of his own, enriched the lives of many others.

Cremation to take place at Dukinfield Crematorium on August 2nd at 12 noon. Family flowers only with donations in lieu of Admiral Nurses. All enquiries to Lillian Hough Funeral Service, 15 Concord Way, Dukinfield, Cheshire SK16 4DB. 0161 343 5211.

NEATH Patricia Elsie May

Passed away peacefully on 9th July 2022 aged 100 years.

Loving Wife of the late Alex. Sister of Melville. Sister-in-Law of Dorothy. Beloved Aunt and Great Aunt. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd August 2022 at 10:15am. No black attire please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

POTTER Mavis Winifred

The family of Mavis Potter of Kings Acre Road are sorry to announce the passing of Mavis (88) who died suddenly on 19th July.

A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. Family funeral only.

PRICE Dennis George

Of Old Tay Farm, Peterchurch. Sadly, passed away on 14th July 2022 aged 82 years.

Beloved father of Amy, Anna and Emrys. Much loved Grandad to 9 Grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Peterchurch, on Friday 5th August 2022 at 10:00am. Donations if desired to the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI). Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

SMITH Ruth Anne (Nee Williams, Howton Court, Pontrilas)

Of Born Court, Ledbury Passed away peacefully on 8th July 2022 aged 99 years.

A beloved wife of George. Much loved mum of Penelope and Dudley Guest and Dear Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Ruth will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday, 2nd August 2022 at 3:15 pm. No flowers please. Donations in Ruth’s memory for Save The Children and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can be made via www.ruthsampson-smith.muchloved.com All enquiries to Ledbury Funeralcare (Hawcutts), Hawcutt House, Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AA Tel: 01531 632084

SMITH Sheila

It is with great sadness that we announce Sheila passed away at St Michael’s Hospice on July 17th, 2022, aged 81.

Loving Wife of Michael, Adored Mum of Belinda, Joanne, and Jason. Much loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 5th August 2022 at 11.15am Family flowers only, however donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH Tel: 01432 272465.

WESTON Jacqueline Ann (Jackie)

1936 - 2022 Sadly passed away 19th July 2022, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Derek.

Dearest mother of Stephen and David, sister to Merle and the Late Ruby. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 11 August at 12:15 p.m. Family flowers only, donations to St. Michael’s Hospice.

WHITE Bernard

Died at home on 18th July 2022 aged 86 years.

He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

Cremation at 11.15am on Tuesday 9th August 2022 at Hereford Crematorium. Donations for St Michael’s Hospice would be appreciated and can be sent to Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, Cotterell Street, Hereford HR4 0HH

HOLMES Colin

Forever yours Jill.

Colin’s family would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of sympathy and support, attendance at his Thanksgiving Service and generous donations received in his memory for Acorns Children’s Hospice and Water Aid Charity.

Special thanks also to The Very Reverend Sarah Brown, Dean of Hereford and Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors for their support and kindness.

DURKIN Stephen (Durks)

Passed away 2nd August 2017. Another time to say My Boy how much I miss you.

These tears flow so easy for you, your smile, your laugh, Remember time flies by. All our love, Mum, Dad, Cody and Family. Xx

HOGG Conrad

July 25th, 2017, we think about you always, we talk about you still. You have never been forgotten and you never will. Remembering a loving Son, Brother, Uncle and Nephew. Love Dad and Family xx

HOGG Conrad

July 25th, 2017, five years since you left us Love and miss you every day Always and forever Mum, Tanny, Aimee and Tilly xxxx

HUTCHINSON Dennis

1938 - 2019 My memories of you are precious, and as those thoughts unfold, I picture a wonderful husband with silver hair and a heart of gold.

Forever yours Jill.

WALESBY Peter John

6th February 1922 - 19th January 1997 WALESBY Rénee Axall 3rd August 1927 - 31st July, 2009

In loving memory of wonderful Parents and Grandparents. You are always in our thoughts every day. Until we all meet again. With all our love. From your son, Daughters, Sons in Law and Grandsons. xxxxx