Death notices published in the Hereford Times, March 16

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ALLEN Barbara Ann

A remarkable woman. Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on 25th February 2023. An amazing wife of John, mother of Christian and Joanna, and an adored nanny to 9 grandchildren.

Barbara’s funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 23rd March 2023 at 15:15pm. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to be shared between St Michael’s Hospice and the Salvation Army. C/O Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

ALLEN Christine Frances (Chrissie)

Passed away peacefully on 10th February 2023. Beloved wife of Les, much loved mother to Rebecca and Matthew. Devoted Nie to Oliver, Jamie, Charlotte and Ted. She will be sorely missed by all her family and friends.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 24th March 2023 at 10:15am. Family Flowers only. C/O Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.”

BENNETT Dennis Lewis John (Ben)

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 20th February 2023 aged 88 years, with his beloved family around him. A devoted husband to his late wife Marion. Loving father to Steven, Stuart, Tracey and Louise, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great grampa. A very special man who will be missed and fondly remembered by so many.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG. Tel 01432 341871.

CLARKE Dorothy Alice

Of Leominster. Aged 88 years, passed peacefully away in tender care at St. Michaels Hospice, Hereford on 2nd March 2023. Beloved wife of the late Tom (both will be remembered at Cadburys Marlbrook).

The funeral will take place at Humber Church, Leominster on 5th April 2023 at 11.30am. Donations will be given to St. Michaels Hospice and Humber Church. A much loved friend to many.

DAVIES Cyril Robert John

Of Leominster. Passed away on 25th February 2023, aged 88 years surrounded by his family. Devoted husband of the late Ida. Loving father to Yvonne, Vanessa, Amanda, Robert and the late Phillip. Much loved grandad and great-grandad and loved by so many.

The funeral service will take place at Leominster Priory Church on Monday 27th March at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225.

GURNEY Terrence George William

Sadly passed away on 15th February 2023 aged 77 years, Much loved husband to Carol. Loving dad. Much loved grandad and great-grandad. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 30th March 2023 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired are to benefit MS Society. All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors, Telephone: 01432 273736

HALL Doris Mary (nee Green)

Doris passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday, February 19th 2023, aged 93 years. Wife of the late Albert (Bert). Much loved by her son Keith, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place on 24th March 2023 at Leominster Cemetery at 11am, before committal. All flowers are welcomed or, if you would prefer, donations to the British Heart Foundation can be made via a collections box

HARRIS Hazel

Of 3 Leigh Street, Westfields, Hereford. Passed away 12th March 2023 at Hereford County Hospital.

HORTON Robert Harold

Passed away at home peacefully on 25th February 2023 aged 62 years. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Funeral at Hereford Crematorium on March 28th at 1.15 pm. Family flowers only please, however donations can be made to The Salvation Army and The Midland Air Ambulance through Ledbury Funeral Services, 132 The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BZ. Tel : 01531 633388. Mourning dress optional, wear something bright if you wish.

HUGHES Roy Herbert

20.10.1936 - 05.03.2023 Passed away peacefully, at home, with his wife, Judy at his side. A loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and a cherished friend.

A celebration of Roy’s life will take place at All Saint’s Church, Hollybush HR8 1ET on Tuesday, March 28th at 12 noon and afterwards at The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard HR7 4BT. Private family cremation will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday, March 29th. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be shared between St. Richard’s Hospice and Prostate Cancer UK. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

JAMES Dr William Andrew (Andy)

Dr William Andrew James, retired GP of Leominster. Passed away peacefully at home on the 11th March surrounded by his family. Beloved husband to Gill, loving father to Hannah, Nia and Erin and Grandad to 4 Grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

A thanksgiving service will be held on the 1st April at 2pm at St Beuno’s Church, Berriew. Family flowers only. Enquires to RG Peate funeral directors, Calkirk Building, Salop Road, Welshpool, SY21 7EG 01938 810657

JEANES Gilbert

Passed away peacefully on Friday 24th February 2023, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Beryl, much loved dad of Martyn and Helen and Father-in-law to Stephen. Gilbert was born in Newport, South Wales. Marrying in 1960, Gilbert and Beryl spent many years farming at Llandevaud before moving to Much Marcle in 1982, where they owned and ran the Slip Tavern for 15 years. Gilbert was well known for his beautiful and award-winning pub garden and gardening remained his passion following their retirement. Gilbert will be very much missed by all who knew and loved him.

The funeral service will take place at St Bartholomew Church, Much Marcle on Tuesday 4th April at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are for St Michael’s Hospice, Bartestree, Hereford, may be sent directly to the charity or box will be available at the service. All enquiries to Ledbury Funeralcare (Hawcutts), Hawcutt House, Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AA. Tel: 01531 632084.

LANE Sandra Joy

Passed away peacefully, at St. Michael’s Hospice, on Sunday, March 12th 2023, aged 77 years. Loving wife to Eric, mum to Andrew and Sue and Nan to Jack, Tom and James. Special thanks to all the staff at St. Michael’s Hospice.

Private cremation. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

LEWIS Phyllis Mary

Of Presteigne and formerly of The Tan House, Stansbatch, passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on Tuesday 7th March 2023, aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late Gordon. Treasured mother of David and Susan. Adored granny and great-grandmother. She will be missed by so many friends.

The funeral service will take place at the Church of St Peter, Titley, at 12 noon on Tuesday 21st March. Family flowers only but donations if desired will be given to Titley Church, St Michael’s Hospice and East Radnor Care (East Radnor Home Support). All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services. Tel: 01544 327829

LYONS Jacqueline Frances

Passed away 13th February 2023 aged 68 years, surrounded by her family. Loving mum, mother-in-law, nanna and sister.

Funeral service will take place on Thursday 16th March 2023 at Hereford Crematorium, 9.30am, Family flowers only please, donations for Headway may be sent to Abbotsfield Funeral Directors Tel 01432356445

MARTIN David Athelstan Romilly

Passed away at Hereford Hospital on 27th February 2023, aged 88.

Thanksgiving Service at Green Lane Methodist Church, Leominster on Wednesday 29th March at 2.00pm.

MORRIS Margaret Rose (Marg) (nee Ellis)

Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 5 March 2023 aged 84 with her family at her side. Wife to the late George, cherished mother to Joanne, Nigel, Paula and Stephen and much-loved mother-in-law, grandmother and sister.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 31 March 2023 at 1:15pm. Immediate family flowers only please, donations, if desired may be given for St Michael’s Hospice. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225

NAPPER Jeffrey Graham

Sadly passed away on 8th March 2023 aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Muriel. Much loved father of Alison, Andrew and David. Grandfather to Ben, Rhianne, Niall, Harry, Jack and Elsie.

Funeral service will be held at St Martin’s Church, Hereford, on Wednesday 5th April 2023 at 1:30pm followed by interment at Hereford Cemetery at 2:30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Hereford Food Bank. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

Josephine Mary Partridge (nee Chambers)

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 27th February 2023. Devoted wife of Douglas Keith Partridge. Beloved mother of Andy, Nick, Tracey, Donna and John, affectionately known as mum to Mark, like a mother to Nicola. A loving nan, great nan and great-great nan. A massive void has been left in all our lives, forever loved and greatly missed by all her family.

The Funeral Service followed by burial will be held on Thursday 23rd March at St Mary The Virgin Church, Marden at 12 noon. All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors, Telephone: 01432 273736

PREECE Joan Heather

Of Homestead, Putson. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 16th February 2023 aged 84 years. Loving sister to Michael, Roy & George.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 24th March at 2.15pm. Flowers welcome or if desired donations for Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

PRICE Merrilyn Jean

Of Hyde Ash, Ivington. Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 27th February 2023 aged 75 years. Loving mother of Amanda and treasured grandmother of Connie and Thomas.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium at 11.15am on Friday 24th March. Family flowers only, but donations if desired will be given to St. Michael’s Hospice (for the Hospice at Home Team). All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services: 01544 327829 or 01568 250030.

PROWSE Hazel Joyce Palmer

Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on 28th February 2023, aged 81 years. Beloved Wife of the late John Bryan Jones and the late Phil Prowse. Loving Mother of Philip, Gwyn and the late Trevor and stepmother to Laura. A treasured and much-loved grandmother.

Hazel’s funeral service will be held at Dore Abbey on Wednesday 29th March 2023, at 1:00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, given in Hazel’s memory will be for Dore Abbey and may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675

PUGH Valerie (nee Lax)

Born 7th January 1937, peacefully passed away aged 86 years. Will be missed by her family. Our treasured memories of happy times together will never be forgotten.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 24th March at 1:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Hereford based Breast cancer charity HBCSG.org All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors, Telephone : 01432 273736

ROBINSON Margaret Kathleen Conway

Passed away on 25th February 2023 aged 86 years. Loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

The funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Church Marden at 1.00pm on Tuesday 21st March 2023. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Marden Church. All enquiries to Cathedral Funeral Services, 55 St. Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JQ. Tel: 01432 340777

WARDEN Fran

Died peacefully on 28th February 2023 aged 71 years. Loved by all who met her. Mother of Craig and Scott. Grandmother of Megan and Max. A radiant light to all her family and friends.

The funeral will take place on Friday 24th March, 11.30am at The Forest of Dean Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations are welcome for Cancer Research UK and may be forwarded to William Bevan Funeral Directors, Tel No 01989 562092

WEST Joseph

Of Rock House Court, Llandrindod Wells. Passed away peacefully at Brecon Hospital on Tuesday 7th March 2023 aged 89 years.

A funeral service will take place at The Old Parish Church, Llandrindod Wells on Thursday 30th March 2023 at 2.00pm. followed by Interment at The Old Parish Church Yard. Flowers Welcome. Donations if desired to Dementia UK Further enquiries to Funeral Director M Morgan Lloyd Old Town Hall, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5DL. Tel 01597 825000