Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, August 10

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BEAVAN Margaret (nee Pullen)

Formerly of Blackmarsten Road. Passed away peacefully at Charles Court Care Home on 31st July. Loving wife of the late Dennis Beavan, mother to Karen and Lynne, mother-in-law to Robert and Simon, sister to David, sister-in-law to Marilyn, auntie to Neil and great-aunt to Elsie.

The funeral service will be held at St. Martins Church on Friday 1st September at 10.30 followed by interment in Hereford Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired for The Dogs Trust Hereford/Charles Renton Unit may be sent to S.A. Evans 23-24 Gaol Street, Hereford 01432 273736.

BEVAN Violet May

Passed away peacefully on 13th July aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Bevan and a loving aunt to Dawn and Sylvia.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd August at 11.15. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for St Michaels Hospice and be sent to S.A.Evans 23-24 Gaol; Street Hereford 01432 273736.

BROWN Peter Fredrick

Aged 87. After a series of serious illnesses. Devoted husband to Audrey. Loving father to daughter Donna and caring son-in-law Seb. Loved by grandchildren Tom, Matt and Adam, proud of great-grandchildren Charlie & Daisy.

Funeral service to be held at Hereford Crematorium. All details of the service please contact Shayne Hogg Funeral Services.

BRUCE Dorothy May

Of Hunderton. Passed away peacefully at Hereford Hospital on 15th July 2023 aged 83 years, devoted wife of the late William, cherished mother and grandmother.

For further details please contact Abbotsfield Funeral Directors, Monkmoor Street Hereford Tel: 01432356445

GEORGE Diane Margaret

Passed away peacefully at Martha House on 2nd August 2023, aged 57 years. Much-loved daughter of Margaret and Cliff and dear sister of Alan and Moira. She will be sadly missed by her family and all her friends and the staff at Martha House.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 24th August 2023 at 11:15am. Family flowers only please. Donations received in memory of Diane will be for Martha Trust Hereford. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers 01432 272465.

GILMORE Nesta Isabel

Passed away peacefully on 24th July 2023 aged 94 years. Loving wife of the late Trevor, devoted mother to David, a much-loved grandmother and mother-in-law. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 16th August 2023 at 4.15pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to Martha Trust. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

HACKETT Eddie Arthur

Passed away peacefully at Hereford Hospital on Wednesday 26th July 2023 aged 96 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service followed by the committal will take place on Thursday 31st August 2023 at Aymestrey Church at 12pm. Family would like donations to go to Multiple Sclerosis there will be a donations box in the church. Enquiries to R.W. Mann & Son Funeral Directors:- 01568 612358.

HITCHINGS Rosemary Agnes (Rose) (nee- Dance)

Formerly of Saul. Peacefully passed away on 27th July 2023 at Chestnut Court Care Home Quedgeley aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Trevor, much-loved mother of Ruth and Keith, mother-in-law to Sarah and Ian, dearly loved grandmother of Bernice, Danica, Rylan and Eve and great-grandmother of Bronya, Piran, Nathaniel and Eloise.

Funeral service will take place at St James Church, Saul on Wednesday 16th August at 12.30 pm followed by Private Cremation. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Rose to the RNLI may be sent to W.B.Wood & Son, Funeral Directors, The Ferns, Church Lane, Saul, Gloucester, GL2 7JY 01452 740728

IVISON Geoff (Gee Eye Disco) 

Passed away unexpectedly on July 29th 2023, aged 71 years. A much-loved husband, dad and grandad who will be greatly missed.

The funeral service will take place at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Stoke Lacy on Wednesday, August 16th at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Smart casual and colourful clothing preferred. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Herefordshire Heart Fund. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH. Tel: 01885 489900.

JONES Gillian Rose (Jill)

From Withington. Sadly passed away on 31st July aged 77 years. Devoted wife to John. Dearly loved mother to Debbie and Richard and mother-in-law to Alan and Donna. Treasured grandmother to Abbie, Joe, Rees, Livvie and Clara, great grandmother to Gwen, Darcy and Jensen.

Funeral service to take place at St. Peter’s Church, Withington on Friday 18th August at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation at Hereford Crematorium. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for St. Michael’s Hospice. Forever loved and missed by all family and friends. All enquiries and floral tributes to Co-operative Funeralcare, 49 Eign Gate, Hereford, HR4 0AB. 01432 376865

LEWIS Ken

Passed away unexpectedly on Friday 14th July 2023, aged 65 years. Loving husband to Sue. Much-loved dad to Katie and Rachel, grandad to Rory. brother, and friend to many.

A service to celebrate Ken’s life will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 18th August 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Kind donations received in Ken’s memory will be given to Amyloidosis Research Fund. All enquiries please to: Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow SY8 1ND. 01584 879035

LORIS Gavin

It is with great sadness we announce the loss of Gavin Charles Loris, our much-loved husband, dad and grandad.

Family cremation. A celebration of Gavin’s life will take place at St. Peter’s Church, Bromyard on Thursday, August 31st at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Breast Cancer UK and the Midlands Air Ambulance. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH. Tel: 01885 489900.

METCALFE Bob

Passed away at home in Weobley on Sunday 30th July 2023 aged 87 years.

The funeral will be held at the church of St Peter and St Paul Weobley on Wednesday 16th August 2023 at 12 midday. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Bob, if desired will be given to St Michael’s Hospice. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services, 19 Broad Street, Leominster, HR6 8BT Tel: 01568 250030

NAIRN George Barclay

On 6th August 2023, peacefully with his family by his side, of Northwich, Cheshire and formerly of Hampton Park and Dundee. George, aged 85 years, the very much loved husband of Marion, beloved dad of Susan and Alan, grandad of George, Iona, Sophie, Phoebe and Cameron, also the sadly missed brother of Brian.

Funeral service and committal at Birches Crematorium, Northwich on Monday 21st August at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for St Michael’s Hospice, Hereford. Donations and enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.

PARTRIDGE Michael Julian Cullen

Formerly of Nurton Court, Ash Farm and Lower Newton. Passed away peacefully at The Forbury Residential Care Home on Tuesday 25th July 2023 aged 76 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 22nd August at St Mary the Virgin Church, Middleton on the Hill at 3pm, followed by the committal. Family flowers only. Donations if wished to St Mary the Virgin Church, Middleton on the Hill. Enquiries to R W Mann & Son :- 01568 612358

RICKETTS Lionel George Thomas

Of Leominster Sadly passed away on 1st August 2023 at Hereford County Hospital following a short illness, surrounded by his close family. He will be very much missed by all his family and friends.

A celebration of his life will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday 19th August at 10.00am. Family flowers only. Donations to Midlands Air Ambulance Service. Further details are available from R.W. Mann & Son Leominster 01568 612358

TAYLOR Lesley

Passed away peacefully at home on July 30th 2023 Funeral service will be at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 17th August at 11:15am. Family flowers only however donations if desired for Mind may be sent to Bayley Brothers.

TYLER Jacqueline

Of Much Dewchurch Passed away peacefully at home on 1st August 2023 with her family by her side. A loving wife to Patrick, adoring mum of Caroline, Matthew and mother-in-law to Jo. Nanny to Jozsef and Mikey. A friend to many, and will be sadly missed by all.

Jacqueline’s funeral service will be held at Forest of Dean crematorium on Tuesday 15th August 2023 at 2.30pm. Please wear a splash of green. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to St Michael’s Hospice c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Independent Funeral Directors, Wormbridge Court, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203

WATERS Paul (The Crown)

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to announce that Paul (The Crown) Waters, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, peacefully left our world on Friday 28th July and has taken the next step on his soul journey. A loving partner, dad, and grandad. He will be sadly missed by family and friends, near and far.

There will be a service to celebrate his life at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd August at 3:15pm. Family and friends are welcome. It would be lovely if you could wear something green or colourful in celebration of his life. Instead of flowers we ask for donations to either Diabetes UK and/or Dementia UK to be left at the funeral service or contact Dawe Brothers on 01432 274066

WATKINS Gwenllian Muriel (Gwen)

Sadly passed away on Monday 24th July aged 103 years. A much-loved mam, grannie and great-grannie. She will be sadly missed by all family and many friends.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 25th August at 2.15. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation, may be sent to S.A. Evan s 23-24 Gaol Street, Hereford 01432 273736.

WHISTANCE Dorothy Blanche (Blanche)

Sadly passed away at home on Wednesday 2nd August 2023, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of David, mother of Virginia, Kevin and Karl, much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

The funeral service will be at St David’s Church, Much Dewchurch on Friday 11th August 2023 at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations for County Air Ambulance and St David’s Church, Much Dewchurch. Funeral arrangements by Golden Valley Services, Wormbridge. Hereford.

WILLIAMS Godfrey Adrian (Geoff)

Peacefully passed away at Credenhill Court Nursing Home on 29th July 2023, aged 78 years. Much-loved husband to Marise and a loving dad to Christian and Abigail.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd August 2023 at 2.15pm Family flowers only. If desired, donations for Alzheimer’s Society may be sent to Bayley Brothers. Tel: 01432 272465.