Former SAS soldier among those mourned in Herefordshire

Here are all of the death notices published in the Hereford Times this week.

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ANDREWS Mary Florence Violet

Sadly passed away on Wednesday 3rd April 2024 aged 94 years. A dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary will be dearly missed by all family and friends.

A family burial to take place at Hereford Cemetery on Wednesday 17th April at 11.00 followed by a service at Putson Baptist Church at 12.00

BAILEY Margaret Elizabeth

Passed away at home, Ruxton Court Farm, Llangrove on 10 March 2024 aged 86. Wife of the late Ivor John Bailey, mother and grandmother.

The funeral service will take place at St Deinst Church, Llangarron on Thursday 25 April at 12.30pm followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please and donations, if desired, to The Children’s Society and Llangarron Church. A celebration of her life will be held at Glewstone Court Country House immediately after the service.

BARKER Robert Stephen (Bob)

Of Leominster. It is with great sadness that the family of Bob announce his passing on the 22nd March 2024 at St Michael’s Hospice, aged 67 years. Beloved partner of Jane. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 17th April 2024 at 2.15 pm. Family flowers only, donations in Bob’s memory for St Michael’s Hospice may be left at the funeral service. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225

BATER Peter AJ

A final goodnight. Peter passed away peacefully on 14th March 2024, age 98 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne. Much-missed dad of Gill (Richard) and Sue (Andrew), and loving grandad to Issy, Rhodri, Esmé, Rhiannon and Dulcie.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 25th April at 12:15pm Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Midlands Air Ambulance Enquiries to A W Hughes 01544370217.

BEACH Anthony Cyril

Peacefully passed away at Hereford Hospital on 31st March 2024, aged 77. Beloved husband of Janet. Much-loved dad of Julia, Stephen and daughter-in-law Bev. Grandad to Oliver and Tom. Brother to David (deceased) and Pam, Rosemary, Peter, Pauline and Linda.

Funeral service will be held at St George’s Church, Brinsop, Hereford on Wednesday, 17th April at 11.30am followed by burial. Family flowers only, however donations, if desired, for Marie Curie may be sent to Bayley Brothers. All enquiries Tel: 01432 272465

BRODRICK Peter Dawson

Of Weobley, formerly of Kings Bromley. Passed away on Saturday 16th March 2024 aged 86 years. A very much-loved partner to Mary. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 16th April 2024 at 3.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be given to RNLI and Midlands Air Ambulance. For all enquiries please contact Oak Tree Funeral Services Independent Family Funeral Directors Leominster: 01568 250030 Eardisley/Kington: 01544 327829

BROOKES Deborah Helen (nee Turner)

Sadly passed away on 21st March 2024 aged 59 years. Beloved wife of Dave, a much-loved daughter to Barbara, sister to Lee, and stepmum to Simon, Becki and Lucy and a dear stepnan to Freddy, Joe, Brooke and Megan.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 22nd April at 2.15pm. No flowers please, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation, registered charity No. 225971. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

BROWN Ivor Alfred

Sadly passed away on the 30th of March 2024 aged 87 years. Loving husband of Joan. Much-loved father of Neal and Sheryl and beloved grandfather.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on the 24th of April 2024 at 2:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

BROWN John Allen

In loving memory of John, who passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at the age of 89. John was born in Melton Mowbray and moved to Marden with his wife Margaret for his work at Wiggins. He will be greatly missed by his sons Robert and Richard, and all his family and friends.

The funeral will take place at Marden Church on Friday, April 26 at 11am. All are welcome. Donations to Brecon Mountain Rescue.

CROSS Robert James

Formerly of Heathend, Wolferlow and latterly of Shelwick. Sadly passed away at Stretton Nursing Home on 31st March 2024, aged 92. Much-loved dad, grandad and great-grandad.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 24th April at 11.15am. Family flowers only, donations preferred for Stroke Association may be sent to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465.

DYER Julie Marcile

Passed away peacefully at home on the 20th March 2024.

Funeral service to be held at North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 11.00, Aspen Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice. Cards and enquiries c/o A D Williams Funeral Directors, 29/30 High Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0DY (01271) 445 225

DYKES Anthony Nolan (Tony) 

A celebration of Tony’s life is being held on Saturday 13th April from 3pm to 7 p.m. at Woodside, Pudleston, Leominster. HR6 0RE. If you would like to join us, we as a family would love to hear your memories of Tony. Casual dress.

FEAR Pauline Brenda

Of Leominster, formerly of Hope-Under Dinmore and the boss of Wills Engineering (known as Mrs Wills). Sadly passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Monday 18th March 2024 aged 89 years. A dearly loved mum to William and Jane and a very much-loved nan and great-nan, she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

The funeral service to take place at Hope-Under-Dinmore Church on Tuesday 9th April 2024 at 12 noon. Mum would love flowers or if desired donations to MacMillian. All enquiries to R.W.Mann & Son Funeral Directors Tel:- 01568 612358.

FINCHAM Graham Austin

Of Hampton Dene, Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Hereford Hospital on Monday 25th March 2024 aged 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Rona, father of Sandra and Alison. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 15th April 2024 at 10.15 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice and The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

FRETWELL Ruth

Beloved wife of Ken, mother of Roger, Katie, Penny, Ben, Sam and Tamsin, and grandmother of Mabli and Sophie. Ruth passed away on the 30th March aged 91.

The funeral is to be held on April 18th at 1.30 at Leominster Cemetery.

HACKETT Doreen Maisie

Peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday 5th March 2024. Doreen will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 11th April 2024, at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, donations in Doreen’s memory via a retiring collection, to St Michael’s Hospice Care.

HALES Deanna

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 30th March 2024. Loving wife of the late Howard Hales. A very cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who will be sorely missed by all of her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place on Friday 19th April at 11:15am at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations if wished are desired to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers +441432818514

HUNTER BLAIR Julie Anne Lesley

Died peacefully at home on the 20th March, aged 84. Much-loved mother and grandmother.

The funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church, Longdon at 11.30am on Friday, 26th April.

JONES Hazel Mary (nee Gane)

Of Peterchurch (late of Dragons Pool Farm, Peterchurch). Died Suddenly at home on 18th March 2024, aged 86 years. Hazel will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The funeral will be held at St Peter’s Church, Peterchurch on Saturday 20th April 2024 at 1:00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to St Michael’s Hospice or St Peter’s Church PCC which may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675

JONES Martin George

Sadly passed away on the 26th of March 2024 aged 80 years. Loving husband of Roslyn. Much-loved father of Jonathan and Benjamin and beloved grandfather.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on the 23rd of April 2024 at 2:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

LANCASTER Molly Enid

Sadly passed away on Wednesday 20th March aged 76 years. A dearly loved wife of the late Colin Lancaster, a beloved mother to Victoria and Ian, mother-in-law to Paul and Michelle and a treasured nanny to Will, Theo and Tommy. Molly will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

Service to take place on Friday 19th April at St Mary Magdalene Church at 13.00pm Family flowers only but donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society may be left in the donation box. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers 01432 272465

LOCK Colin (Joe) 

Passed away peacefully on the 22nd March 2024 aged 91 years. A former soldier of 22 SAS Regiment. A much-loved and devoted husband to Georgina, a dearly loved Dad, and grandad. He will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew him.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd March 2024 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

MARKHAM Bryan

Of Kingsland. Passed away peacefully at home, after a short illness, aged 83 years. We would like to thank all family and friends for your messages of sympathy and wonderful support at this time

We will be celebrating Bryan’s life on Saturday 20th April, 12 noon, at St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Kingsland. Family flowers only, please. Donations to St Michael’s Hospice Home Care https://www.justgiving.com/page/lisa-juson1712074987333?utm_term=KveQ53Y4P All enquiries please to: Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow, SY81 IND. Tel: 01584 879035 vafs@btinternet.com

McCOLL Peter (Mac)

Of Hereford. Passed away peacefully at home on 21st March 2024 aged 94 years. Much-loved husband to Hazel, dearly loved dad to Jim and Jan, a wonderful grandfather to Alex, Josh, Becca, Ellie, Sian and Ivor and great-grandfather to Aled.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 22nd April at 12.15pm. Mac requested no mourning clothing to be worn please. Flowers from immediate family only please. Donations if wished to Dementia UK. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

MEREDITH John David (David)

Of Presteigne. Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on the 15th March 2024 at Hereford County Hospital, aged 76 years. A loving father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 17th April 2024 at 1.15pm Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services Tel: 01568 250030

METCALFE Philip Thomas

Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on Monday 18th March 2024 aged 78 years. He will be very much missed by his wife Bridget, daughters Jacqui, Nikki and Julie, sons-in-law Chris and Steve, daughter-in-law Neava, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters and all his family and friends.

The funeral will take place at St. Peter’s Church, Peterchurch on Monday 15th April at 11.00am. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Motor Neurone Disease. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers tel: 01432 272465

MINTON Michael

Of Kimbolton. Sadly passed away at home on Tuesday 2nd April 2024, aged 94 years. Loving husband of the late Janet and father of Jane.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium at 3.15pm on Monday 22nd April 2024. No flowers by request, but donations if desired to The Royal Countryside Fund. All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services Independent Family Funeral Directors Leominster: 01568 250030 Eardisley/Kington: 01544 327829.

MORGAN Bryan Arthur

Of Almeley, Hereford. Surrounded by family he passed away on March 31st 2024 aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Olive. Loving father of Caroline, Graham, Stephen, David, Anthony, and Katrina. Much loved grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church Almeley on Saturday May 4th at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to, We Are Farming Minds. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

NORTON Raymond Sproston

Died peacefully aged 97 years. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral service to be held at Breinton Church on Friday 19th April at 12 noon followed by burial. Family flowers only however donations if desired for Royal British Legion. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465

PHILLIPS Dorothy Joan

Of Peterchurch. Sadly passed away on 25th March 2024, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Denzil, a much-loved mum, nanna and great-nanna.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 19th at 2pm, at St Peter’s Church, Peterchurch. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Peterchurch Village Hall. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers 07432 27466.

POWELL John Henry James

Of Eardisley. Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday 29th March 2024 aged 89 years. Loving father of the late Denise, Val, Jayne and Martin. Adored grandad and great-grandad.

Funeral service will take place at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley, at 2pm on Friday 26th April 2024. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Almeley Cricket Club Pavilion Fund. All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington/Eardisley:01544 327829 Leominster: 01568 250030

PRICE Llewellyn (Llew)

Passed away on 8th March 2024 aged 71 years. Adored husband, dad, grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Funeral to be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 12th April at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to S A Evans : 01432 273736

PRIDAY Percival (Percy)

Passed away peacefully at his home in Kingsland on 23rd March 2024, aged 87 years. Formerly of The Corners Inn, Kingsland. Beloved husband of Sonia, brother to Joan, Pauline, and the late Patrick. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Kingsland on Friday 12th April 2024 at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to, St Michael and All Angels Church, Kingsland. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

RIDGWAY Michael Andrew

Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on Tuesday 12th March 2024 aged 65 years. A beloved son of Margaret and the late Geoffrey Ridgway, brother to Carol, Hazel and the late Stephen Ridgway. A dear uncle and nephew to all the family. He will be dearly missed.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 22nd April 2024 at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

ROWLAND Derrick Edward

In loving memory of Derrick who passed away peacefully on 7th March 2024, at the age of 92. Originally from Ipswich and finding a later home in Eardisley, Derrick will be greatly missed by his wife Nancy and all of his family and many friends whose lives he touched.

A service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 12th April at 2:15 pm. All are welcome. Family flowers only. Enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services, tel. 01544 327829

SKYRME Anthony (Tony) 

Sadly passed away on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 aged 66 years. A beloved husband and dad, a dearly loved grandad and a treasured brother. Tony will be missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 26th April at 13.15. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice All enquiries to S A Evans: 01432 273736

WATKINS Caroline Mary (Mary)

Of Hereford, formerly of Much Cowarne. Passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family on March 24th 2024, aged 89 years. Dearly loved and sadly missed.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday, April 15th at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Marie Curie. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

WATKINS Michael John

Crossbrook Farm, Eye. Passed away peacefully at West Eaton Nursing Home on Sunday 31 March 2024 aged 84 years. Beloved husband to Barbara, Dad to Clare and Lisa, grandad to Sarah-Jane, Ryan and Erin. Mike will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral service to take place on Thursday 25th April 2024 at Hereford Crematorium at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, if desired family would like donations to go to We are Farming Minds & The Lewy Body Society Enquires to R.W.Mann Funeral Directors, Tel:- 01568 612358.

WEBLEY Rosemary Elizabeth

Sadly passed away on the 14th of March 2024 aged 72 years. Loving wife of John Webley.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday the 16th of April at 2:15pm. Donations if desired to Hereford MS Society. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 340200.