Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, May 4

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BAILEY Michael Harry (Mike)

Of Newent. Passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday 19th April 2023. Much loved husband of Jan. Beloved dad of Darren.

Funeral Service at St Mary’s Church, Newent on Wednesday 10th May at 1.30pm followed by interment in Newent Cemetery. Enquiries to Smiths Funeral Services Furnace Lane Newent GL18 1DD Tel 01531 820474

BOOTON Mavis

From Bromyard. Passed away peacefully on Monday 10th April 2023 aged 89 years. Devoted wife of Buddy Booton, dearly loved mother to Deborah and Denise, much loved grandmother to Jay, Sue, Adam, and Nicole, and great-grandmother to Autumn, Faith, and Eden.

Funeral service to be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 10th May 2023 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, Donations in memory of Mavis are for Forever Hounds Trust, and may also be sent directly to the charity. For all enquires contact H H Handley 3 Little Hereford Street, Bromyard, HR7 4DE, 01885 482216

BROOM Lt Colonel Kenneth Joseph RTD

2 Dec 1928 - 12 April 2023.

Funeral will take place on Thursday 4th May 2023 at Hereford Crematorium at 9.30am Memorial at Cradley Church on 4th May at 1pm with refreshments at the Cradley British Legion If you would like to pay your respects, the family would like you to know that you are most welcome to join us at both gatherings. Enquiries to R.W Mann & Son Funeral Directors, Tel: 01568 612358.

DAVIES Philip (Phil of Cayo Farm)

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. A loving husband, dad, grandad and brother. A well-known friend to many. Will be missed by all.

Phil’s funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Wormbridge, on Wednesday 10th May 2023 at 1pm followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to District Nurses and, or St Michael’s Hospice. c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Independent Funeral Directors, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203

DUFF-GORDON Sir Andrew

Of Downton Cottage, Walton Passed Away Peacefully at Home on Monday 24th April 2023 aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Evie, father of Cosmo, William, Tom, and Freddie, and grandfather of 9. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service will take place at St Stephen’s Church Old Radnor on Friday 19th May at 2.30pm. No Flowers. Donations, if desired, to Wales Air Ambulance For further information please contact A.W Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

ELSON Derek William

Passed away peacefully on 10th April 2023 aged 84 years. A much-loved husband of Bernie. Very dear father to Patrick and Ruth. Treasured father-in-law to Graham. Cherished grandfather to Jacob and Samuel. Beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 12th May 2023 at 11.15am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Stroke Association. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

GRIFFITHS John Sirrell

Late of Brick House, Frith Common and Winley Farm, Tedstone Delamere. Passed away on April 23rd 2023, aged 87 years.

The funeral service will take place at St. James Church, Tedstone Delamere on Monday, May 15th at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired for St. James Church. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900)

HOUSTON Terry

Passed away peacefully on 26th April 2023 aged 79 years. Loving husband to Jenny, wonderful and proud dad to Theresa, Frances, Lorraine and Becky. A doting grandad and to those who knew him, a loyal friend.

Terry’s funeral service will be held at St Francis Xavier, Hereford on 11th May 2023 at 1pm, followed by a private burial at Hereford Cemetery. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to Cancer Research UK or Stoke Mandeville Hospital. c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Independent Funeral Directors, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203

HUGHES Olive Mary (nee Mills)

Formerly of Tan House Cottage, Woonton. Passed away at Lynhales Nursing Home on Thursday 20th April 2023. Aged 85 years. Loving wife of the late Fred, devoted mum, nan and great-nan. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Gladestry on Monday 15th May 2023 at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be given to St Mary’s Church, Gladestry Churchyard fund. For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors. Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

HUSBANDS John Leslie John

Left us on April 20th 2023. Missed by everyone.

No funeral by request, but a celebration of his life will be on Thursday 11th May at 2pm at Golden Cross Sutton. Anyone who knew him is welcome.

LEWIS Malcolm (Mal)

Passed away peacefully at Holmer Manor Care Home on 21st April 2023 aged 75 years. Devoted partner to Jan, wonderful dad to Steve and Andy, stepdad to Scott. A brother to Michael, Margaret and the late Hilary. A caring grandad to Charlie, Harvey, Rae, and Finley.

Mal’s funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 18th May 2023 at 3.15pm. Please wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to Parkinson’s UK or Dementia UK c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Independent Funeral Directors, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203

MASTERS Robert (Bob)

Passed away on Sunday 23rd April, aged 92. Beloved husband of the late Marion. Adored Father to Lisa and Kim. Cherished grandpa to Olivia. Known as Bobby to those who followed Hereford United Football Club, for whom he played between 1955 and 1963.

His funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 17th May at 12.15 pm. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to ‘Yeleni Therapy and Support’ and may be sent to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford. HR4 OHH. Tel. 01432-272465

MATTHEWS Olive Ann ‘Ann’ (née Costello)

Passed away suddenly at home on April 19th 2023, aged 91 years. Re-united with her beloved Husband Ken. A much loved mum to Sue, Carole and Alie, grandma and great-grandma who will be sadly missed.

The funeral service will take place at St. Andrew’s Church, near Bromyard on Tuesday, May 16th at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired for the RNIB. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard, HR7 4AH (01885 489900)

MILLAR Donald Charles (Don)

Of Leominster. Passed away peacefully in his sleep on 11th April 2023, aged 79 years. He was a devoted husband to Marlene, a loving Dad to Barry, Karen and her spouse Alan, and a very proud grandad to Jake. He will be missed by all.

We will celebrate Don’s life at Leominster Priory Church on Friday 12th May at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, if wished donations can be made to St Michael’s Hospice. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225.

NOAR David Harry

Sadly passed away on 12th April 2023, aged 81 years. Beloved Husband of Philippa. Father of David and William. Grandpa of Katie, Harry, Rosie Joe, Jack, Sam, Bill and Jenifer, great-grandpa to Scarlett, Penelope, Freddie, Teddy, Brodie and Aurora.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 18th May 2023 at 4:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers, Hereford on (01432) 274066.

PARRY Eric Charles

Formerly of Halmonds Frome, latterly of Ledbury. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on April 16th 2023, aged 80. Devoted husband to the late Heather. Dad to Caroline and Clare, father-in-law to Steve and Gary, grandad to Emma and Jack, great-grandad to Lily and brother to Christine.

The funeral service will take place at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Bishops Frome on Wednesday, May 10th at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Hereford. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired for St. Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

WILLIAMS Keith John

Of Woodpecker Cottage, Norton Canon. It is with great sadness that we are informing family and friends that Keith passed away on 15th April 2023 aged 70 years. Son to the late Oliver and Josephine, loving brother to Alan, Richard, Frances-Joy and the late Susan-Jane. Brother-in-law to Dean and Leslie. Thank you for the care and devotion given by Lyn and Emma, as Keith thought of both as family.

Keith’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 12th May 2023 at 1:15pm. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to Midlands Air Ambulance. c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Independent Funeral Directors, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH Tel: 01981 257203

WILSON Jean

Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 16th April aged 91 years.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 16th May at 2.15. Family flowers only donations if desired for RSPCA may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR4 0HH. 01432 272465.

YAPP Dennis (Den)

Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 24th April aged 91 years. A much-loved husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on 19th May at 3.15. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Frome Ward may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR40HH 01432 272465