Hereford Times death notices published onThursday, April 6

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ADAMS Donald George

Sadly passed away on 18th March 2023 aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Margaret Adams. Much-loved father of Rebecca and Lisa and brother to Derek and Grace. Served his country in the Royal Signals and SAS.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 12th April 2023 at 3:15pm. Black, sombre or colourful attire welcome. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the PSP Association. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

BELLAMY Arthur Edmund

Died peacefully at home at Penalt Farm, Kings Caple on Sunday 26th March.

Funeral will take place at St John the Baptist, Kings Caple, Thursday 13th April at 12 noon. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Injured Jockeys Fund which may be sent to William Bevan Funeral Directors, 16 Old Gloucester Rd, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5JG.

BRIFFETT Gillian Lorraine

Passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on the 14th March aged 74.

Funeral to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 20th April at 11.15am. Always in our hearts.

BUNDY Celia

Passed away peacefully on 18th March 2023 aged 72 years. A loving mother and partner, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 26th April at 2.15pm. Family flowers only. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

DAWKINS Michael ‘Mike’

Peacefully passed away at Hereford Hospital on 22nd March 2023, aged 87 years. Much-loved brother, uncle, and great-uncle.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 14th April at 9.30am. Family Flowers only, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465

GATES Mary Pritchard

Of Almeley. Beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully at Kington Court on Sunday 2nd April aged 99.

Family flowers only and donations to Motor Neurone Disease Association. The date of Mary’s funeral is to be announced. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers, Hereford 01432 272465

GIBBONS Jim

Retired postman, formerly of Grandstand Road. Died peacefully at home with his family on 24th March 2023 aged 83. Much-loved dad of Tina and Janet, loving grandad and great-grandad.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on April 11th at 4.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice at Home. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465.

GILBERT-SMITH Janet Winifred

Passed away unexpectedly on 16th March 2023, aged 79 years. Wife of the late David Gilbert-Smith MC. Dearly loved mother of Antoinette, Philip and John. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Chloe, Eleanor, Peter, Tom, Luke and Jude and great-grandmother of Luna. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

A service of thanksgiving will be held at St. Mary Magdalene, Twyning on Friday 14th April at 11.15am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to ‘Herefordshire Samaritans’ or ‘The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association’ may be sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 23-24 High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5AL. Enquiries Tel: 01684 276200.

GODDARD Michael Frank Noel

Peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on the 18th of March Age 82. Retired Watch and Clock Maker. Loved brother and brother in law of Margaret and Ken.

Funeral at Hereford Crematorium, Thursday 13th April, 10.15am. Dress optional, family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research at the Crematorium or to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG.

JONES Ann (nee Colcombe)

Sadly passed away at Stanley House on Tuesday 21st March 2023 aged 51 years. Partner of the late Paul Jones, loving mum to Harley and Grant and grandma to Hunter.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 17th April 2023 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Arcos (Communication Rehab) may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871

LAYTON Richard Russell James

Of Bodenham. Unexpectedly passed away on Saturday 25th March 2023 aged 53 years. Adored husband to Marie-Louise and much loved father to George and Lily.

The funeral service will take place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Bodenham on Saturday 15th April 2023 at 11.30am, followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for We are Farming Minds and Midlands Air Ambulance may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG. Tel 01432 341871.

LEWIS Idris

Of Copthorne, Shrewsbury, previously Ledbury and Abbey Cwm Hir, Llandrindod Wells. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford on March 18th, 2023, aged 88 years. Will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral to take place at Emstrey Crematorium, on Friday April 14th at 1.15pm and afterwards at Shrewsbury Town Football Club, to whom all are welcome. Donations if desired to be divided between The Injured Jockey Fund and The Swan Fund, for which purpose a collection box will be provided at the Crematorium. All enquiries please to Frank Painter & Sons Funeral Directors, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury Tel. 01743 362024.

MESDAG Joy

Passed away peacefully on March 30th 2023 after a brief illness, with family at her side. Much-loved and loving wife to the late Peter, mother to Keith and Helen, and grandmother to Matt, Ben and Sam.

The funeral will be held on Thursday April 20th 2023. For finalised funeral arrangements please contact Emma Bouston Funeral Services 01885 489900 or emma@ebfuneralservices.co.uk

POWELL Roy

Of Court Farm Tillington. Passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th March 2023 aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette, a loving father and grancher, who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

A private family cremation, followed by a service of Thanksgiving at St Mary’s Church, Burghill on Monday 17th April at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for St Mary’s Church, Burghill may be left at the thanksgiving service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

PROBERT Margaret Ann

Of Covenhope Farm Aymestrey Passed Away Peacefully at Hereford Hospital on 16th March 2023, aged 82 years. A much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral service will take place at Aymestrey Church on Tuesday 18th April 2023, at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to, Aymestrey Church and Midlands Air Ambulance. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778.

REESE Pearl

Of Union Mews, Hay-on-Wye 23rd May 1927 – 20th March 2023 Passed away aged 95 years. Beloved wife to the late Raymond, loving mother to Chris, Alan, John and Janet, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral service to be held at St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, on Wednesday 12th April 2023 at 12 noon. Family flowers. Donations if desired to go to Cancer Research UK. c/o CC James Funeral Directors, Hengardd, Pontithel, Brecon, LD3 0SA www.CCJames.co.uk 01497847410 info@ccjames.co.uk

SPINK Rachel Lillian (Rae)

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday 29th March 2023, aged 108. Much loved wife of the late Bill Spink and loving mother to Russell, Barrie and Karen. Grandmother to Steve, Louise, Romy, Jenna, Mollie, Owen and Michael. Great-grandmother to Lucy, Cameron, Maddie, Mya and Lenny.

The service will take place on Thursday 20th April 2023 at St Paul’s Church, Tupsley at 12 Noon. Family flowers only, donations if desired may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford HR4 0HH made payable to St Michael’s Hospice or Cancer Research

THOMAS Lucy Doreen

Upper Wern-y-Pentre, Clyro. Suddenly but peacefully on Saturday 25th March 2023, Lucy was a much-loved sister to Margaret, Colin, Edna, Janice, Roy and the late Lewis and Elizabeth. Dear aunty to Dylan, Archie, Liz, Simon and Melvyn, loved daughter of the late Glyn and Gwyneth.

Funeral service 2.00pm on Tuesday 18th April at St Michael & All Angels Church, Clyro. Flowers welcome or donations will be given to Diabetes UK or British Heart Foundation c/o A V Griffiths & Son, Indep Funeral Directors, Delfan, Felinfach, Brecon LD3 0UD. Tel: 01874 623477 / 07527 759945

WENT Jackie

Passed away at home on March 12th aged 73 years. Much-loved wife of the late Cyril, loving mum of Kerry, Mark, Irene and Patrick also mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, nan and great-nan.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 14th April at 3.15. At the family’s request please refrain from wearing black. Donations if desired for Barrs Court School may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR4 0HH 01432 272465

WINTER Ronald

Passed away peacefully on 24th March 2023, aged 93 years. A much-loved uncle, who will be sadly missed.

Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 28th April at 11.15am. No flowers by request, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066