Hereford times death notices published Thursday, January 4

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ARLETT Cecelia

Died 26th November 2023 at Hereford County Hospital, aged 87 years.

Funeral service Tuesday 9th January 2024 at 12.45pm, at St Nicholas Church, Sutton St Nicholas, followed by committal at Hereford Crematorium at 2.15pm. All welcome. Non-black attire preferred, please. Family flowers only. Donations are welcome and should be made directly to www.dogstrust.org.uk

DEVENISH Sandra Dora

Of Michaelchurch Escley Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on 22nd December 2023, aged 82 years. Lifelong companion of Linda. Much-loved aunt of Susan, Margaret, Jennifer, Barbara and David and loving sister to Marjorie.

Sandra’s funeral service will take place at St Michael’s Church, Michaelchurch Escley on Wednesday 10th January 2024 at 12 noon. Floral tributes most welcome. Donations given in Sandra’s memory will be shared between Michaelchurch PCC and Cancer Research UK which may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

EDWARDS Phyllis Ivy (Ivy) 

Of Brook House Farm, Grosmont Peacefully passed away at Ross Community Hospital on 19th December 2023, aged 96 years. Devoted wife of Henry. Loving mother of Geoff and Elaine and mother-in-law to Tyrone. Much-loved gran to Jamie, Mark, Michelle, Melissa and Ryan and great-grandmother to Theo, Noah and Saffia.

Ivy’s funeral service will be held at St Bridget’s Church, Skenfrith on Saturday 13th January 2024 at 12 noon, followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations given in Ivy’s memory will be for Dementia UK and St Bridget’s Church which may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

EDWARDS Neil

Passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 17th December 2023 aged 51 years. Beloved youngest brother of Jennifer, Caroline, Diane and Andrew, also a much-loved uncle and brother-in-law, will be greatly missed by all who knew him. At the family request please wear a red item of clothing.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 12th January 2024 at 3.15 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Childlife may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG. Tel 01432 341871.

HINE Dr Ian Peter

Passed away peacefully on 4th December 2023. Dearly loved husband of Anne, father of Rachel and Tim and grandfather of Peter and Susannah.

A service of thanksgiving to celebrate his life will be held at Hereford Cathedral on Thursday 18th January 2024 at 12:30pm. Crematorium service for family and close friends at 11.15am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, will be shared between the British Heart Foundation and The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

HOBDEN David Charles

Of Michaelchurch on Arrow age 74. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David. He died on 11th December 2023 in St Michael’s Hospice.

We will be getting together to celebrate his life on Friday 5th January at 2pm at Tall Birches. No flowers but donations welcome to the RNLI or St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries: Oak Tree Funeral Services 01544 327829 or email: oaktreefuneralservices1@gmail.com

JENKINS Lloyd John

Peacefully passed away at home on Monday 25th December 2023 aged 70 years. A much-loved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend to many.

Funeral service will take place at the Church of St John, Ivington at 12noon on Saturday 13th January 2024. Family Flowers Only. Donations if desired to St Michaels Hospice (Hospice at Home Team) All Enquiries To: Oak Tree Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors Leominster 01568 250030 Eardisley/Kington 01544 327829

JONES Cynthia Hilda (Cynth) 

Of Dilwyn. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 14th December 2023 aged 88 years. Loving wife of John and a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium at 1.15pm on Wednesday 3rd January 2024. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired will be given to Dementia UK. For all enquiries, please contact Oak Tree Funeral Services Independent Family Funeral Directors Leominster: 01568 250030 Eardisley/Kington: 01544 327829

JONES Valerie

Sadly passed away at home on 8th December 2023 aged 81 years. Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a loving sister.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 15th January 2024, at 1:15pm. In lieu of flowers, any donations received in memory of Val, are for St Michael’s Hospice, Hereford. Donations may be received online via: valerie-jones-1942-2023.muchloved.com Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

LEWIS Elsie May

20th May, 1923. Passed away at Newstead Care Home, 29th December, 2023.

Funeral Hereford Crematorium 17th January at 2.15pm. Will be sadly missed by her devoted family and friends.

MATTHEWS Julia Helen

21/02/1965 - 19/12/2023. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital. Mother of Paige and Joe.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium. 10/01/2023 at 2:15pm. For further information contact The Co-op Funeralcare Hereford. 01432 376865.

MORRIS William John

Of Downton-on-the-Rock, passed away peacefully on 14th December 2023, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Mary, much-loved father of Jane and Clare and father-in-law of Will Duberley and the late Alan Raybould.

Funeral service will take place at St Barnabas Church, Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire, on Wednesday 10th January at 2pm. Donations gratefully received, will be shared between Cat’s Protection League and St Barnabas Church. Enquiries to: Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow SY8 1ND. 01584 879035, vafs@btinternet.com

NICHOLAS Julie Anne

Of Craven Arms and formerly of Leintwardine. Died peacefully in the Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton on 24th December 2023, aged 74 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to be held at Shrewsbury Crematorium on Friday 19th January 2024 at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Epilepsy UK and Arthritis Action.

POPPLE Audrey Rosalyn (nee Swift)

27th September 1931 to 17th December 2023 former County Chairman of Herefordshire WI. Mercifully released from a long and debilitating illness. Beloved wife and best friend of Richard for over 72 years; dear mother of Anne, Catherine, Julian and Christopher, grandma of Kerry, Daniel, Alex, Natalie and Morgan, great grandma of Otto.

Interment at the Humber Woodland of Remembrance on Tuesday, 2nd January at 12 noon. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice”

PROBERT Glen Late

Of Oldcastle, Kinnersley and Pound Farm, Eardisley. Passed away peacefully at The Weir Nursing Home on 15th December 2023, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Joy; loving father of Susan, Allan, Christine and Alison; father-in-law; grandfather and great-grandfather.

The funeral service will take place at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Eardisley, at 12 midday on Wednesday 10th January 2024. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Weobley and Staunton Surgery Equipment Fund and Alzheimer’s Research UK. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services, tel. 01544 327829

THOMAS Ruby Lillian

Peacefully passed away on the 8th December aged 96 years. Much-loved wife to George and mother to Paul and Alan, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will never be forgotten.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 10th January at 3.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will go to Dementia UK All enquiries to S A Evans, Telephone: 01432 273736

THOMAS Violet Anita (Vi) 

Passed away peacefully on 11th December aged 95 at Gwen Walford Nursing Home, formally of Underhill Road. Wife of the late Percy, sadly missed by her daughter Marion and grandson Trevor.

Funeral to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 15th January 3.15pm. Donations if desired to the Cats Protection Society For further information please contact Abbotsfield Funeral Directors 01432 356445