Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, September 7

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BURSTON Ivor James

Of Moreton Jeffries. Passed away peacefully at home, on 27th August 2023, aged 82. Loving husband to Diana, father to Claire, grandad to Chloe and Katie, father-in-law to Richard and uncle to Chris.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 20th September at 11.15am. Please wear bright colours. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

COTTRELL Douglas

Sadly passed away on 26th August 2023 aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Linda. Father of Marcus and Amanda. Father-in-law of Becky. Grandfather of Maya. Brother to Pamela, Calvin, Philip and Anthony.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 19th September 2023 at 10.15am followed by interment at Hereford Cemetery at 11.00am. Donations if desired to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

DAY Doris

Of Kington. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday 29th August 2023, aged 79 years. Loving wife of David, and mother of Carol, Tina, and Susan.

The funeral service will take place at 12 midday on Friday 22nd September at the Church of St. Mary, Kington, followed by interment in Kington Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice or Helping the Underdogs. All enquiries please contact Oak Tree Funeral Services (Tel. 01544 327829)

DUNFORD Thomas Brian

Sadly, passed away aged 91 years on 9th August 2023 at Hampton Grange Nursing Home.

Funeral service will be held at St Martins Church, Ross Road Hereford on Wednesday 13th September at 11am. Followed by interment in St Martins churchyard. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare 49 Eign Gate Hereford 01432 376865

GOULD Hazel Muriel

Passed away peacefully at home in Marden on August 1st 2023. Wife of the late Reverend Prebendary Walter Gould. A wonderful mother, grandma and such a supportive friend. The most kind, gentle, caring person.

The funeral service will take place at Marden Church on Tuesday, September 19th at 12 noon. No flowers, donations to Marden Church and Hope (cheques payable to Hope for Children and their Families). Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

JAMES Emily (Margaret)

Of Redhill. Passed away peacefully on the 25th August 2023 surrounded by family. Wife of her beloved late husband Hugh John (Jim). A cherished mum, nan, and great nan. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

The funeral will take place at St. Martins Church on 22nd September at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Air Ambulance and the British Heart Foundation may be sent to Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors.

JAMES Michael John (John) 

Of Kingstone, formerly of James & Williams Ltd. Passed away peacefully at Deer Park Care Home, Ledbury on 28th August 2023, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Brenda. Loving stepdad to Ray and Dad to Gill. Father-in-law to Mandy and John. A proud grandad to Clare, Stacey, Sarah, Michael and Grace and a much-loved great-grandad.

John’s funeral service will be held at the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Kingstone on Saturday 23rd September 2023 at 12 noon. Family flowers only, please. Donations given in John’s memory will be for Alzheimer’s Research UK and may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

JAMES Margaret Joan

Of Dorstone. Passed away peacefully on Saturday 12th August 2023 aged 75 years. Wife of Doug, devoted Mum to Edward and Colin and a loving Nannie to Edwyn and Ben.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 14th September at 10.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be divided between St Michael’s Hospice 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.

JONES David Edward Frank

Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 17th August 2023 aged 86 Years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 12th September 2023, at Hereford crematorium at 3.15pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired in memory of David are for Midland Air Ambulance and Herefordshire Heart Foundation. Any enquiries to Abbotsfield funeral directors Tel: 01432 356445

RACKHAM Eileen Rose

Passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on the 21st of August 2023. A loving wife to the late Don. A much-loved mum to Beverley and Christopher. A devoted grandmother and great-grandmother.

The funeral service will be held at St Paul’s Church at 1pm on Friday 15th September 2023. Followed by burial at Hereford Cemetery at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations to St Michael’s Hospice at Home Team. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare 01432 376865.

ROBERTS David Michael (also known as Harry)

Of DM Roberts Electrical. Passed away at St Michael’s Hospice on Thursday 24th August 2023 aged 71 years. Much-loved husband of Sue and a dear father and grandfather.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 12th September at 1.15pm. 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.

SWEETMAN Norma

Passed away peacefully on the 24th August 2023. Aged 82 years. Stepmother to Julie, John (son-in-law). Loving nan to Elton, Stuart, Laura, Ross and James. Grandma to Mitchell, Harrison, Miles, Dylan, Isaac, William, Lyla and Emily.

Funeral service held at Hereford Crematorium Friday, September the 15th at 2.15PM. Followed by a wake at the Verzons Hotel on the Ledbury road. Family Flowers only, Donations if desired to Norma Sweetman's tribute fund at British Heart Foundation.

THOMAS Rita Anne (née Morgan)

Of the Callow, Hereford. Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on 25th August 2023. Beloved wife of Stuart, devoted mother of Rachel, Bridget, Robert, Lisa, Ed, Rebecca and William, mother-in-law of Nic and Gary, and much-loved grandmother of Matthew, Daniel and Eleanor.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 18th September at 3:15 pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Royal Osteoporosis Society and the Alzheimer’s Society

TOMKINS Brian

Passed away on 22nd August 2023 aged 88. Husband of the late Sylvia and loving father to Karen, Catherine and David.

A private, family ceremony of burial will be held. Donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation may be sent to Bayley Brothers. 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford. HR4 0HH

WAYBOURNE S.G Joyce

Passed away peacefully on 25th August aged 72 years. Reunited with her husband Bryan, also a loving mum, nan, great-nan and sister. The

funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 21st September at 11.15am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for St. Michael’s Hospice may be sent to S.A.Evans 23-24 Gaol Street Hereford HR1 2HU 01432

WHITEFOOT Bob

Passed away on August 20th 2023, aged 91 years. A much-loved local character who will be missed by many.

The funeral service will take place at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Harpley on Wednesday, September 20th at 2.00pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for St. Bartholomew’s Church and the Dogs Trust. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

WILDING Lilian Elizabeth (Lil)

Of Clifford Passed away peacefully at Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, Lyonshall on 12th August 2023. Aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Sid, loving mother of Paul, Stephen, Jennifer and their families.

Lil’s funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Church Clifford on Monday 11th September 2023 at 1pm. Please wear smart, casual, and bright. Donations, if desired, to Herefordshire Association for the Blind and Clifford Church. For further information, please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

WILLIAMS Christine

Christine passed away peacefully on 28th August 2023 aged 93 years. Cherished by Peter, husband for 68 years, and by their sons, Adam and Dominic, and their families. Lifelong pianist and accomplished musician, teacher and performer, to be greatly missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service will take place at St John’s Church, Hereford, on Friday 15th September 2023 at 3pm, followed by a private cremation. Dark clothes not required, please wear a touch of colour. Family flowers only, donations if desired to charities dear to Christine’s heart. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066