Here are the death notices published in the Hereford Times on Thursday, March 23.

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BAYLISS Peter Andrew

Aged 72 years, formally of Bromyard and latterly of Manchester, died peacefully on 14th March. Loving father to Alex, long-term partner to Liz, cherished son to Jean and much-loved brother of Jill, Hilary and Isabel.

A service to celebrate his life is being held at 2.30 pm, Friday 31st March 2023 at Bredenbury Church. No flowers. Donations will be forwarded to Parkinson’s Foundation Clinic, Manchester.

BENNETT Mark (Beno)

Of Tupsley. Sadly, passed away on Wednesday 8th March 2023 at Hereford County Hospital aged 51 years. He was a loved and loving son, dad, brother and uncle. He will be missed forever by his family and many friends.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 28th March at 3.15pm. Black clothing not necessary. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice may be left at the funeral service or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

BRIDGWATER Cecil Henry

Passed away on Saturday 11th March 2023 aged 93. Beloved husband of the late Eileen, devoted father of Janice, Kevin, Karen and Mark, adored grandfather of Charlotte and Ellie, father-in-law of Mel, step-grandfather of Jay and Mitch and loving brother of Eileen. With grateful thanks to all the staff at Hazelhurst Nursing Home and Charnwood Country Residence Care Home.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 12th April at 10.15am. Family flowers only, if desired donations to Macmillan Cancer Support.

CHANCE Beryl Gladys (nee Whistance)

Of Ewyas Harold. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 5th March 2023, surrounded by her family, aged 94 years. Devoted wife of the late Kenneth, loving mother of John, Michael, Brian, Susan and the late Duncan and of the late Nicholas. A much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Beryl’s funeral service will be held at The Church of St Michael and All Angels, Ewyas Harold on Thursday 6th April 2023, at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, given in Beryl’s memory will be for The Firefighters Charity and may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675

COBB Catherine Nest

Of Swinmoor Farm, Madley, on 5th March 2023 aged 79 years. Wife of the late David, mother to Paul, mother-in-law to Joanna and beloved Nana to Jessie and William.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 3rd April 2023 at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Megan Baker House may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

CORNOCK Robert

Passed suddenly and unexpectedly at home on 26th February aged 73 years. Loving father of Simon, Emma, Josh and Nick, grandad, father-in-law, brother, uncle and great friend to many. He would do anything for anyone and that big old heart of his gave everything it could before it failed him. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service will be at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 28th March at 09.30 Family flowers only. Donations to British Heart Foundation or Mates in Mind Enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors 01432 273736

DAVIES Eileen (nee Wargen)

Passed away unexpectedly at home on February 1st 2023 aged 87 years. A much-loved wife of the late Leslie, loving mum to Sharon also nan to Sophie.

The funeral service will be held at Burghill Church on Thursday 6th April 2023 at 11.30am followed by Interment, Family flowers only donations if desired for Dementia UK may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR4 0HH 01432 272465

DENNY David John Bibby BVetMed, MRCVS

Died peacefully at home on Saturday 4 March aged 87 years.

David’s Memorial Service will take place, at St. Peters Church, Martley, on Thursday 13 April, at 11.30 am. Donations to The Royal British Legion may be left at the service or sent to Bedwardine Funeral Services, Worcester, 01905 748811.

DOWNING Alan

On Sunday 12th March 2023, peacefully at Longview Care Home, Perranporth, Alan aged 89 years of St Agnes, Cornwall. Much loved husband of Jean, dear father of Gabby and Wadham, Lizzie and Sue, proud Gramps of 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

Funeral Service on Wednesday 29th March at 12 noon at St Agnes Parish Church following a committal at Treswithian Downs Crematorium. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for Alzheimer’s Research UK will be accepted by the funeral director, Malcolm Carveth, San Marino, Goonbell, St Agnes, TR5 0PQ (01872 552587)

EVERALL Roger Glengower

Passed away at his home in Quarry Gardens, Ludlow on Friday March 10th 2023 aged 77 years. Dear husband of Sylvia. Loving father of David, Tracey and Stephen. Father-in-law of Carmen and Rob. Cherished grandad and great-grandad of Sian, Connor, Abby, Sophie, Arya, Charlie and Ember. Roger will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral service will take place at St John’s Church, Ludlow on Friday March 31st at 2:30pm. Followed by interment in Ludlow Cemetery. Family flowers only please, kind donations in Roger’s memory will be shared between Diabetes UK and The British Heart Foundation.

HALLS Mary

Passed away peacefully at Newstead House on Thursday 9th March aged 94 years. A much-loved wife of the late Cec Halls also a loving mum, nan and Nana Mary.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 29th March at 10.15. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Midlands Air Ambulance may be sent to Bayley Brothers Hereford 01432 272465

HAMER Helen Georgina

Of New Radnor Passed away peacefully on 28th February 2023 aged 86 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 30th March 2023 at 1:15pm. Donations, if desired to, St Michael’s Hospice and Hospice of the Valleys for further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

HARLEY Georgina Mary (Gina)

Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Thursday 2nd March 2023 aged 82 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 4th April 2023 at 4.15pm at Hereford Crematorium. R.W.Mann & Son, 2-4-New Street, Leominster, Hereford, HR6 8DP. Tel. 01568 612358.

HOLMES Celia

Of Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Friday 24th February 2023 aged 81 years. Widow of the late Raymond, loving mum to Sylvia, Roger, Stephen, Christopher, Adrian and the late Mervyn. A cherished nan and great-nan and a devoted sister to David.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 31st March at 11.15am. 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.

HUGHES Susan (nee Giddings)

Passed away at St Michael’s Hospice on 14th March 2023, aged 62 years. Daughter of Eileen, beloved wife of Chris, mother to Abigail and Rhiannon, mother-in-law to Darron and Michael, grandmother to Murray, Freya and Isabel.

Funeral to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 30th March at 4.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent to Cancer Research UK, St Michael’s Hospice or Woodland Trust.

JACKSON Brian John

Sadly passed away on 7th March 2023 aged 87 years. Beloved Husband of Jennifer. Much-loved Dad of Sara and Lukas, Father to Marcus and Grandad to Morgan.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 5th April 2023 at 11:15am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Asthma and Lung UK. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

LANGRISHE Pamela Mary

Died at home in Bromyard on March 13th 2023, aged 96 years. Loving and devoted wife of Hugh for 67 years. Adored mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Selfless in her regard for others.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday, April 6th at 12.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the RNLI and Holy Trinity Church, Bourton, Shropshire may be sent c/o Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4AH Tel No 01885 489900. Colourful ties and accessories encouraged.

LEWIS Terence Gwyn (Terry)

Of Woodlands Avenue, Talgarth. 13th March 1956 – 6th March 2023. Passed away peacefully at home after a very long, bravely fought illness, surrounded by his loving family, aged 66 years. Cherished husband to Pauline. Loved and devoted dad to Carl and Nathan, father-in-law to Fiona and adored “Da” to Seren and Zak.

Funeral service to be held at St Gwendoline’s Church, Talgarth, on Friday 31st March 2023 at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to go to The Wales Air Ambulance. c/o CC James Funeral Directors, Hengardd, Pontithel, Brecon, LD3 0SA www.CCJames.co.uk 01497 847410 info@ccjames.co.uk

LLOYD Hilda

Of Old Radnor. Passed away peacefully on 13th March 2023 aged 98 years. Loving wife of the late Evan. Much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at Old Radnor Church on Monday 3rd April 2023 at 12 Noon Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to, Cancer Research UK and Old Radnor Church. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

LOCK Cliff

Of Worcester, formerly of Bromyard. Passed away peacefully on 12th March, 2023, aged 82 years. Loving husband of Olwyn.

Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday 4th April at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, for the RNLI may be left on the collection plate at the crematorium or sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU

LOCKE James (Jim)

Sadly passed away on 11th March 2023 aged 93 years. Formerly of Ledbury and Putley. Much-loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 4th April 2023 at 2.15 pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for The Stroke Association may be sent to Ledbury Funeral Services, 132 The Homend, Ledbury. HR8 1BZ

LOVELL Pamela (Pam) (nee Field)

Sadly passed away on 1st March 2023 aged 89 years. Much-loved wife of the late George (John). Mother of Steven. She will be sadly missed by her partner Hugh and by her family and many friends.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 12th April 2023 at 1:15pm. Pam didn’t like black clothes at funerals so coloured clothing welcome. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice and the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC). Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

PLANT Peter

Passed away 8th December 2022. A loving husband and father. He will be very sadly missed.

PREECE Margaret Rose

Formerly of Brook House Farm, Stapleton. Wife of the late Roger. Passed away peacefully on 14th March 2023 aged 87 years She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at Knill Church on Tuesday 4th April 2023 at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to, East Radnor Day Centre. For further information contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

RATTLE John Arthur

Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on 1st March 2023, aged 84 years. A much-loved Husband of Ann. Dear father of Andrew and daughter-in-law Helen and a proud grandad of Lucy and Sam.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 6th April at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225

WHITEMAN Kit

Of Leintwardine. Passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospice on 16th March 2023 aged 92 years. Wife of the late Tom Whiteman. Much loved by all the family.

A service to celebrate Kit’s life following the cremation to be held at St. Barnabas Church, Brampton Bryan on Wednesday 12th April at 3.00pm. Family flowers only, kind donations will be divided between St. Barnabas Church and St. Michael’s Hospice. Enquires to Dawson Funeral Service, Corvedale Road, Craven Arms SY7 9NQ. Tel: 01588 673250