Hereford Times death notices published on September 21

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ANSTEE Olwen

Passed away at St Michael's Hospice on the 14th September 2023 aged 88 years. Much-loved mother to Graham, nan to Jamie and Faye, GanGan to Eloise - now thankfully at peace. Special thanks to all those in the NHS, Palliative Care, Marie Curie, St Michael’s and friends who have guided her through the last few years.

The funeral will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday 7th October at 10:00am. Family flowers only and donations, if desired, to St Michaels Hospice. Arrangements by Bayley Bros 01432 272465

BARRINGTON David Joseph

Of Kingsland. Passed away peacefully 13th September 2023, aged 78 years old.

Funeral Service will take place at Kingsland Church, on Saturday 7th October at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Kind donations received in David’s memory will be given to Kingsland Church. All enquiries please to: Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow, SY8 1ND, 01584 879035

CLAYTON Benita Elizabeth

Passed away peacefully at Stretton Nursing Home on the 11th September 2023 aged 85 years. A much-loved mum, gran, great-gran, sister and aunt.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 2nd October 2023 at 2.15pm. Please feel free to include some colour in what you wear. Family flowers only, donations if desired to British Red Cross. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

HARWOOD Frank

Died peacefully at Hereford Hospital on 9th September 2023, aged 95. Beloved husband of the late Vera Harwood. Much-loved dad and grandad.

Funeral service will be held at St Paul’s Church, Tupsley on Tuesday 3rd October at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for RAF Benevolent fund may be sent to Bayley Brothers. All enquiries 01432 272465.

KING Wilfred Harold (Wilf)

Sadly passed away on 10th September 2023 aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Eileen. Much-loved father of Rita, Linda, Gail and Kevin, and grandfather.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 2nd October 2023 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations are for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

LANGFORD Carmela (Tina)

Peacefully passed away on 11th September 2023, aged 100. Much-loved mum of Diane, nan to Stephen and Karen. Gigi to Samuel, Vera and Selwyn.

Funeral service will take place at St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford on Thursday 5th October at 12.30pm. Family flowers only however donations, if desired, for Great Ormond Street Hospital. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465.

LIFELY Kathleen Mary (née Lane)

Passed away peacefully, at Bromyard Community Hospital on September 13th 2023, aged 91 years. Wife of the late David Lifely of Lane Head Farm, Eaton Bishop. ‘Granny Kath’ was very much loved and will be sadly missed.

The funeral service will take place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Eaton Bishop HR2 9QD on Tuesday, October 3rd at 11.30am. Smart casual dress please. Family flowers only. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

LLOYD John Edward (Chippy) 

Of Marden. Peacefully passed away on August 25th 2023 at Hereford Hospital, aged 86. A quiet, gentle and caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather, will be sadly missed.

The funeral service and burial will take place at Marden Church on Saturday 7th October at 3pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired to Cancer Research UK with a retiring collection for the work of Marden Church. Enquiries to Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH Tel: 01432 272465

MURCOTT Toby Howard Latutin

Of Bacton Sadly passed away after a short illness at Hereford County Hospital on 28th August 2023, surrounded by his family aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Sian and a devoted father to Dilys. A much-loved son, brother and brother-in-law.

Toby’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday 7th October 2023 at 11.00am. Please feel free to wear something colourful. Family flowers only, please. Donations given in Toby’s memory will be for Médecins Sans Frontières UK which may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

NELSON Gerald Brian CBE

Of Vowchurch, Hereford. Passed away peacefully at home on 11th September 2023 aged 93. Much-loved husband of Margaret and father to Matthew, Edward and Penelope.

A private family service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on 12th October. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, Cotterell Street, HR4 0HH

PREEDY Raymond Thomas

Of Hereford. Passed away at Hereford County hospital on 26th August aged 90 years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A much-loved husband to Dilys and father to Debbie and Michael, also uncle, grandad and great-grandad.

Funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on 29th September 11.15am. Family flowers and donations if wished to the Alzheimer’s Society and Longtown Mountain Rescue, https://raymondpreedy.muchloved.com Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors Hereford.

PROCTOR Andrew David (Dave)

Of Prospect Walk, Tupsley. Passed away peacefully on the 27th of August 2023 at Hereford Hospital aged 79 years. Much-loved dad to Ben and Jemma and grandad to Nell and Jimmy.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 5th October at 12:15. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Action Aid may be left at the funeral service in the donation box provided. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers. Tel: 01432 272465.

THORNTON Kenneth (Ken)

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 6th September with his wife by his side. Aged 85 years. He will be sorely missed by his wife Barbara, son Graham, sister Janaine, niece Hannah, daughter-in-law Allison, granddaughters Daisy and Charlotte and the rest of his family. Thought of by those who knew him as a true gentleman.

The funeral service will take place on Monday 25th September 2 pm, Holmer Church, followed by a cremation. No need to wear black. Family flowers only. If desired, donations to St. Michaels Hospice. Enquiries: Bayley Brothers 01432 272465.

VINCENT Angela Jane (nee Preece)

Of Kingstone. Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 24th August 2023 aged 64 years. Loving wife to Martin, devoted mum to Vicky and Kevin, nan to Olivia, Jacob, Riley, Jorja, Harrison and the late Harley.

The funeral service will take place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Kingstone on Saturday 30th September at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the Churchyard. Please wear bright colours with a touch of pink. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Macmillan Nurses may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

WOJTCZAK Genowefa (Jenny)

Passed away peacefully on 16th September 2023 aged 97 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Mieczyslaw, much loved mother of Anna, Bernad, Krystyna and the late John.

The funeral will be held at Our Lady’s Church, Belmont Road, Hereford on Thursday 28th September at 12.45pm, followed by burial at Hereford Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to British Red Cross. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.