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BRYAN Alan John (Little Al)

1942-2023 Alan passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 5th September 2023, aged 81. Alan was a loving husband, son, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather and he will be truly missed.

The funeral will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 29th September at 10.15am, family flowers only. Any donations to Cancer Research UK please. Smart casual dress with something blue in colour if possible. Wake directly after the service.

BUTT Maureen Eileen

Passed away peacefully on 3rd September 2023 aged 82 years. A much loved and devoted wife to the late Kenneth, a dearly loved mum to Mark, Christopher and Amanda, a very special nan and great-nan to Albert. She will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew her.

The funeral service will take place at St Martin's Church on Wednesday 20th September 2023 at 1.30pm, followed by burial at Hereford Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Barnardo’s. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

CARTER Doreen (Buster)

Of Ewyas Harold Died on 3rd September, 2023, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Nigel. Loving mother of Gill and mother-in-law to the late Peter. A much-loved grandmother to Charlotte, Phillippa and Henry and a treasured great-grandmother ‘GG’.

A service in celebration of Doreen’s life will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday 30th September 2023 at 11.00 am. Please wear some colour. Family flowers only. Donations given in Doreen’s memory will be for St Michael’s Hospice and the British Red Cross and may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675

EDWARDS Marion Rose

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday 29th August 2023, aged 85 years. Marion was much loved and will be missed by so very many.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 21st September at 4.15pm. Please wear smart, casual and bright. Family flowers only, please. Enquiries to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell St, Hereford HR4 0HH (01432 817607).

GRIFFITHS Marion Elizabeth

Passed away peacefully at Glanenig Residential Home on Tuesday 5th September 2023, formerly of All Saints House Cwmbach and The Swan Glasbury on Wye. Beloved husband of the late Pat and a much-loved mum, nan and great-nan.

Funeral service at All Saints Church Cwmbach, Glasbury on Wye on Thursday 21st September at 2.00pm followed by a private interment at Maesyronnen Chapel. Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Wales Air Ambulance or Residents Activity Fund Glanenig Residential Home c/o A.V. Griffiths and Son, Indep Funeral Directors, Delfan, Felinfach Brecon LD3 0UD. Tel 01874 623477 / 07527759945

HERBERT Arthur Geoffrey (Geoff)

Of Shelwick Green Passed away peacefully on Friday 25th August 2023 at Holmer Manor Nursing Home aged 78 years. Devoted husband of Vera, proud father to Spence and Greg and a cherished grandad to Freya, Charlie and Evie.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 21st September at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dementia UK may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

HUGHES George Edward Vernon

Passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Shropshire on Wednesday 30th August 2023, aged 76 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Saturday 16th September 2023 at Hereford Crematorium 10.am Family flowers only, donations if desired to family’s choice, Bright and comfortable clothing to be worn, please. The family would like you to help celebrate his life at Leominster Golf Club after the funeral. Enquiries to R.W.Mann & Son Funeral Directors, Tel: 01568 612358

MASON Vera Minnie

Of Wigmore Passed away peacefully at Kington Court, on 24th August 2023 aged 91 years. Beloved wife of Bill, loving mother to Brian and cherished nan to Hannah.

Funeral will take place at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Elton on Wednesday 20th September 2023 at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations received in memory of Vera will be given to St. Mary the Virgin Church, Elton. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281.

OKELL-PRICE Gillian (Gill)

Of Dilwyn. Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on Wednesday 6th September 2023. Aged 63 years. Much loved wife, mother and nanny, who will be dearly missed by many.

A private family service will be held at Hereford Crematorium followed by a service of thanksgiving at St Mary’s Church, Dilwyn at 12.30pm on Tuesday 19th September 2023. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Mary’s Church, Dilwyn and St Michael’s Hospice. Please feel free to wear a touch of colour. For further enquiries, please contact Oak Tree Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 19 Broad Street, Leominster. Leominster: 01568 250030 Eardisley, Kington: 01544 327829

PITT, Arnold David Noel

A Leominster resident of many years, passed away peacefully at home in Zielona Góra, Poland on 28th August, aged 85. His loving wife, Kamila was by his side. Hailing from Pontypool, a teacher by profession (Wigmore High School 1971 to 1987) and keen Esperantist, Arnold was much loved by all who knew him.

The funeral service will take place on Friday 22nd September at the old cemetery, Zielona Góra at 1.20pm (CEST). Email: alistair.pitt@sky.com

“We do not live to die, but die to live forever.” (M.Buchberger)

PRETTEJOHN Joanna Mary

Died peacefully at home aged 86. Dearly beloved wife of the late Hugh, and previously of Richard Ecroyd. Adoring mother of Rupert, Edwin, Anna and Eleanor, grandmother of Harry, Lara, Honor, Alfred, Theo, Barnaby, Piers and Verity and great-grandmother of Cora.

The funeral will be held at St George’s Church, Brinsop on Friday 22nd September at 2pm. Family flowers, donations to St Michael’s Hospice saintmichaelshospice.org

SMITH Jean

Formerly of Whittern Way Tupsley. Passed away peacefully on 3rd September aged 83 Years. A loving wife of the late Brian Smith, also a much-loved mum, nan, great-nan and sister.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 20th September at 1.15. 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 273736

SMITH Wilfred William

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on the 4th September 2023 aged 84 years. A much-loved and devoted husband to the late Brenda, a dearly loved dad to Ian and Sarah, and a very special grandad and great-grandad. He will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew him.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 20th September 2023 at 10.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Midlands Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066