FUNERAL details have been announced for a popular Herefordshire businessman after his death earlier this month. 

Robert Broadfoot, whose shop Hereford Gold is a stalwart of Hereford's Commercial Road, is among those being mourned in Herefordshire this week.

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BEVAN Annette

Passed away peacefully on 26th November 2023, aged 83 years. A much-loved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

A private family funeral will take place to commemorate Annette’s life. Donations in her memory for The Shakespeare Hospice may be sent c/o A.E. Bennett & Sons, 34 Sheep Street, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6EE.

BREWER Elaine Anne (nee Elsey)

Peacefully passed away at home on December 10th 2023, aged 82. Beloved wife of Allan, much loved mum, nan and great-nan.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 10th January 2024 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only however donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. Tel: 01432 272465.

BROADFOOT Robert

Of Hereford Gold. Peacefully passed away at Gwen Walford House on 11th December 2023. Much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.

Funeral service will take place on Friday 12th January 2024 at St Martin’s Church 12.30pm followed by private family cremation. Family flowers only, however donations for Herefordshire Headway and/or St Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell St, Hereford, HR4 0HH Tel: 01432 272465

GWILLIAM Philip John (Phil)

10.11.49 - 02.12.23. Aged 74 years, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is dearly missed by his wife Dale, son John, daughter-in-law Tracy, brother Robin and partner Amber, sisters Carol and Janet, brother-in-law Ken, and many nephews and nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. He loved every one of them. Also step-grandchildren whom he had not met.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium at 1.15pm on Wednesday 27th December. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. Anyone who isn’t attending the service and wishes to pay their final respects can do so as the hearse leaves Greenfields at 12.30pm and then travels through Kington Town Centre. All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services, tel. 01544 327829

HALE Graham Kenneth (GKH) 

Former head of the drama department of The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School. Passed away peacefully after a long illness courageously borne on Monday 4th December 2023 aged 78 years. Devoted husband of Marian, and friend and mentor to many.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium at 1.15pm on Thursday 4th January 2024. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Guide Dogs for the Blind and Diabetes UK At Graham’s request please wear bright and comfortable clothing For all enquiries, please contact: Oak Tree Funeral Services Independent Family Funeral Directors Leominster: 01568 250030 Eardisley/Kington: 01544 327829

HORNSBY June Ann

Sadly passed away on the 11th of December 2023 aged 83 years.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on the January 9th 2024. Family flowers only. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274006.

INNES Frederick Nigel (Fred)

Passed away peacefully on 13th December 2023 aged 85 years at the Windsor Street Care Home, Cheltenham. Father to Adrian and Andrew, grampy Fred to Carl, Charlotte and Jack. He will be very much missed. Fred was a lifelong supporter of Hereford United and then latterly Hereford FC and a long-term season ticket holder in C block.

The funeral will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on the 4th January 2024 at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Prostate Cancer UK and can be sent c/o Goodwins Funeral Directors, 8 Old Cheltenham Road, Longlevens Gloucester, GL2 0AW.

JAMES Douglas Pryce

Of Kington Sadly passed away on 1st December 2023 aged 98 years. Doug will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Funeral service is to take place at Rhosgoch Hermon Congregational Chapel on Friday 5th January 2024 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations gratefully accepted for St Michaels Hospice, Hereford c/o CC James Funeral Directors, Hengardd, Pontithel, Brecon, LD3 0SA. Tel: 01497 847410

JONES Henry Eric Elijah (Eric) 

Of Monnow Farm, Longtown. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on 12th December 2023, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Hilda, much-loved father to Dilwyn, Colin, Andrew and the late Mervyn. Proud grandad to Victoria, Lizzie and Oliver and great-grandad.

Eric’s funeral service will be held at the Church of St Peter and St Bueno, Llanveynoe on Saturday 30th December 2023 at 12 noon followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St Michael’s Hospice may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

JONES Pat June

Of Leominster. Passed away peacefully in her sleep on 9th December 2023. Loving wife of Robin (Ginger), loving mother of Gary, Lianne, Deborah, Shaun and Laura (Polly)

Funeral service to be held at Dilwyn Church on Monday 8th January at 11.00am, followed by a burial in the churchyard. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, to Leominster Food Bank. All enquiries Leominster Funeralcare 17, Drapers Lane, Leominster HR6 8ND. O1568 612 225

MASSEY Ruth Carol Craddock

9th December 1926 - 2nd December 2023. Passed away peacefully at home, aged 96 years. Beloved wife to Roy and a friend to many.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Cathedral on Thursday 21st December 2023 at 12pm. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired, will go to The RNLI. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH.

PITT William (John)

Sadly passed away on 8th December 2023 aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Mabel. Father of Lesley, Michael, Andrew, and Nicholas. Brother of Shirley.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 5th January 2024 at 3:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Asthma and Lung UK. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

PRICE John Glyn

24th July 1940 - 9th December 2023 Passed away aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Mary Price. Father to Gary, Carolyn, Russell and Greg. Grandfather to Max, Jess, Lucy, Kirsty, Ryan, Jonathan, Amelia, Marcus, Tom and Evie and a friend to many.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 18th January 2024 at 2:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired, will go to St Michael’s Hospice, Hereford. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH.

PRITCHARD Edna (Dorothy)

Of Kington. Sadly passed away on 2nd December 2023 aged 85 years. Beloved Wife of the late Bill and sister of Margaret. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 8th January 2024 at 10.15am followed by a service of thanksgiving at St Mary’s Church, Kington, on Monday 8th January 2024 at 12:00pm. Donations received in Dorothy’s memory are for St Mary’s Church, Kington and Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

PUGH Laura Gwendoline (née Brisbane)

Of Upper Brynllywarch Farm, Kerry passed away peacefully in The Princess Royal Hospital on Thursday, 30th November 2023 aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Richard, Wendy, Gillian and Kaye and a loving grandmother to her 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service at Kerry Parish Church on Saturday, 13th January at 1pm followed by burial in Kerry Cemetery. Family flowers, donation if desired to the Stroke Association or Kerry Parish Church. Enquiries please to Leach & Son, Newtown. Telephone: 01686 626208.

SKELTON Sheila Catherine

Passed away peacefully on 1st December, aged 97 years. Devoted wife to Geoff, mother to Nicholas, the late Matthew, and James, and very loving grandmother. She will be very much missed.

Funeral at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 4th January, 10.15 am. Family flowers only. Donations to St Michael’s Hospice.

SLOUGH John William

We are sad to announce the death of John, who passed away on 12th December 2023.

A funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium for friends and family on Friday 12th January at 11.15am. Black not essential. Donations if desired made payable to St Michael’s Hospice. C/O Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, Hereford HR2 9DH.

STRICKLAND Sandra Jane

22 June 1945 - 24 November 2023. Mother of Suzannah and Joel, grandmother to Sienna Rose, sister to Ann (Woodfine), the late Denise (Miles), Margaret (Davis) and Dave Whittall.

Funeral service at Leominster Cemetery Chapel on Monday 8th January 2024 at 1.30pm, followed by a private family interment. Afterwards at the Lion Ballroom, Leominster. All welcome. Please wear items of colour in memory of Sandra, and to celebrate her life. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, will be donated to the Leominster branch of the Cats Protection League. Enquiries to R.W. Mann & Son, Leominster.

THOMAS Mark Albert James (Blob)

5th September 1967 - 3rd December 2023. Passed away suddenly, aged 56 years. Beloved son of the late Gordon and Patricia, dearly loved brother of Christine and the late Nigel, loving brother-in-law of Mike, and much-loved uncle of Ellie and Liv. Loved and missed by the whole family, and his many special friends.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 5th January 2024 at 10:15am. Please feel free to wear something yellow, as Mark loved to do. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired, will go to Midlands Air Ambulance and British Heart Foundation. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH.

UNDERHILL Kenneth Ralph

Of Moreton on Lugg, Hereford Passed away peacefully on December 12th 2023, aged 92 years. Devoted husband to the late Marion, a much loved father and grandfather. Kenneth will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral service at Hereford Crematorium, on Friday January 12th at 12.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations , if desired for St Michaels Hospice these may be sent to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore, WR10 1HZ

WEBB Peter Stewart

29.08.1938 - 07.12.2023. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital. Beloved husband of Lillian and loving father of Angela and Kevin. Sadly missed by all his family and friends.

RAYMOND Whitlock (Ray)

Passed away peacefully but suddenly at St Michael's Hospice on Sunday 10th December 2023 aged 89 years. Beloved father, father-in-law and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford crematorium on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at 10.15 am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for St Michaels 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.

WYNN Robert Arthur

Suddenly passed away on 30th November aged 80 years. Adored husband of Jayne loving father of Tracey and Steven, a dear grandad and great-grandad.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 5th January at 12.15. No flowers at Jayne’s request, if desired please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Black attire optional. Afterwards at The Hereford Suite, Hereford Football Club, Edgar Street. All enquiries S A Evans Funeral Directors, Telephone: 01432 273736