Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, May 16

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

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BEDFORD Angela Michele (Shelly)

Sadly passed away on the 29th April surrounded by her family. A beloved wife, a dearly loved mother and a treasured nan.

Service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 23rd May at 10.15. Family flowers only but donations if desired for The Dogs Trust may be left in the donation box. Please feel free to wear something purple.

BULLOCK Norah

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Norah on Sunday 28th April 2024 aged 92 years. Norah will be dearly missed by all family and friends.

Service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 17th May at 11.15. Family flowers only but donations if desired to St Michaels Hospice or Alzheimer’s Society may be left in the donation box. All enquiries to S A Evans : 01432 273736.

CHAPPELLE Jane

Of Pentwyn, Garthbrengy Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 1st May 2024, at Hereford Hospital. Jane, devoted wife to the late Nigel, much-loved mum to James, Michael and Peter, mother-in-law to Natalie and Zoe, adored granny to Megan, Sarah, Evan, Annabelle and Averie, a much-loved sister and sister-in-law.

Funeral service 11.00am on Tuesday 21st May at St Maelog’s Church Llandefaelog Brecon followed by interment at Garthbrengy Churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Alzheimer’s Research UK c/o A.V. Griffiths and Son, Indep Funeral Directors, Delfan, Felinfach, Brecon LD3 0UD Tel 01874 623477 / 07527759945

COLE Ian David Robert

Of Westhope. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 7th May 2024 aged 77 years. Devoted husband to Sue, dad to David and Katie, grandad to Hannah and Lottie. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at St Lawrence Church, Canon Pyon on Friday 24th May 2024 at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be shared between Parkinson’s UK Hereford Branch and The Leominster Meeting Centre. At the request of the family, please wear something bright rather than black. All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services Independent Family Funeral Directors Leominster: 01568 250030 Eardisley/ Kington: 01544 327829

DAVIES Leslie Glanville Morris (Les)

Passed away on 1st May 2024 following a long illness. He will be greatly missed by his wife Caroline and his friends in both the UK and Greece. Any donations to Cancer Research.

DAVIES Mena (Verena)

Passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday 1st May 2024. A much-loved mother to Hannah, Naomi and Katie. An adored nana to Logan, Lincoln, Toby, Oscar and Hallie and a dearly loved partner to Alan. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A celebration of life service will take place at Humber Woodland of Remembrance HR6 0NG on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at 2pm, followed by a wake at Ledbury Rugby Club HR8 2LP. Everyone is welcome and the family ask that you wear something purple. Donations if so desired are for Cancer Research UK.

DAVIES, Muriel Elizabeth (Mew)

Of Stepstile, Lyonshall, passed away suddenly at home on 6th April 2024. Much-loved mum to Davina, Peter, Michael and Neil. Loved and cherished Nannie Mew to all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 21st May 2024 at 12.15pm. Please feel free to wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Mew, if desired, will be given to St Michael’s hospice. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services. Tel. 01544 327829

GARRETT Robert Michael (Mike) 

Passed away peacefully on 26th April 2024 aged 84 years. Loving husband to Christine, beloved dad to Simon and Tim. Poppa to Bertie, Oli, Jemima and Tabitha. Mike will be sadly missed by all.

Mike’s funeral will be held at St Michael’s and All Angels church, Dewsall on Friday 24th May 2024 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, by request, donations if desired made payable to ‘British Heart Foundation’ and ‘Cancer Research UK’ c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH Tel: 01981 257203

HODGES Audrey Jean (Jean, nee Archer)

Passed away peacefully at Newstead House Nursing Home with her family by her side on Friday 26th April, 2024, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of John, who passed away in 2008. Cherished mum to David and Debra and stepmum to Naomi. Loving mother-in-law to Jackie, Phil and Andy. Beloved sister of the late Alan, she will be very much missed by all her family and friends.

The service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday, 24th May, 2024, at 11.15 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to be made payable to St Michael’s Hospice and/or St John Ambulance. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465.

HOLLIDAY Peter James

Of Leominster. On Friday 3rd May, 2024, Peter passed away in Hereford hospital, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Jill, father of Eleanor and Lucy, Dylan and Sylvie’s grandfather, and a dear friend to so many in the community of Leominster, a town close to his heart.

Private interment at Humber Woodland of Remembrance. Memorial service at the Priory Church, Leominster on Friday 31st May, 2024 at 12 noon. All welcome. Family flowers only, please. Enquiries Geoff Hall Funerals, Knighton 01547528554

HOWELLS Douglas Trevor (master butcher)

Formerly of Buckfield Road. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Tuesday 7th May 2024 aged 91 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at Hereford Crematorium at 2.15pm. Enquiries to R.W.Mann Funeral Directors, Tel : 01568 612358.

JONES Roslyn Bridget

Sadly passed away on the 3rd of May 2024 aged 75 years. Loving wife of the late Martin Jones. Much-loved mother of Jonathan and Benjamin and beloved grandfather.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on the 28th May 2024 at 4:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 340200.

KINROSS John Sang

Sadly passed away on April 30th 2024 aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Jacinth, father to Alastair and Phoebe, grandfather to Sally and Patrick.

John’s funeral service will be held at St Mary and St Thomas a Becket Church, Much Birch, on Thursday 23rd May at 2 pm, followed by burial in the churchyard. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Landmark Trust. Enquiries to Golden Valley Funeral Services Tel. 01981 257203

LEWIS Patricia Dorothy (Pat)

Passed away peaceful at Hereford County Hospital on the 28th of April 2024 aged 91 years. Loving wife of the late Tom. Much-loved mother of Martin and Mandy and mother-in-law to Stephen and Veronica. Beloved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on the 22nd of May 2024 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 340200.

LLOYD Barbara Joyce

Of Holme Marsh Passed away peacefully, On 11th April 2024 aged 83 years. The most wonderful and loving mother, sister, nan and friend to all. Her kindness, patience and modesty will be forever missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 20th May 2024 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The British Heart Foundation. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors. Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

MILLS George Charles

Of Lyonshall (Farrier/blacksmith and Kington postman). Passed away peacefully on 29th April 2024 aged 89. Loving husband of the late Vera. Loving father of Anne and Alison. Much-loved grandfather of Sian and Tom, great-grandfather to Anwen and Ffion, loving father-in-law to Keith and Mark and Sians fiancé Rhys. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 17th May at 3.15pm. Casual clothing most welcome. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Knighton and Presteigne Leg Club Particular thanks are expressed to all the district nurses/ leg club for all they have done for George. For Further Information Please Contact: Cheriton Funerals Eardisley: 01544 302649

MORGAN Michael (Mike) 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike on 2nd May 2024 aged 83 years. Loving husband to June, adored dad to Julie, Sue and Lisa. A respected father-in-law and a special grandad and grandpa. A friend to many and will be sadly missed by all.

Mike’s funeral service will be held on Thursday 30th May 2024 at Hereford Crematorium for 1.15pm. Please wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to St Michael’s Hospice c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203

PERROTT Linda Margaret

Passed away peacefully at St. Michaels Hospice on Friday 10th May 2024 Aged 75 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 29th May 2024 at 2.15pm at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations to go to St. Michaels Hospice, if attending the funeral please wear a splash of colour.

POWELL Ian Joseph

Of The Woodyard, Ocle Pychard. Died suddenly on the 30th April 2024, aged 79. Partner of Ruby.

The funeral service will take place at St. James the Great church, Ocle Pychard on Friday 31st May at 12 noon followed by cremation at Hereford Crematorium at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, for St. James the Great Church. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900)

ROWLANDS John Albert

Sadly passed away on the 30th of April 2024 aged 83 years. Loving wife of Rose and much-loved father of Gary.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on the 20th of May 2024 at 2:15pm. Family have requested no flowers but with donations to the Kidney Dialysis Unit Hereford. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 340200.

TAYLOR Maurice

Of Pipe-cum-Lyde, husband of Sheila, father of Ian and Steven, passed away on Friday 26th April 2024, aged 86 years.

A family burial ceremony has taken place at Humber Woodland of Remembrance.

TURNER Jeanette Pauline (Fred)

Baptist minister at Peterchurch and Newent, ecumenical officer to Hereford Diocese. Loved and loving mother to Philippa, Simon and Rosemary. Grandmother to Brandon, Yazmine, Kane, Joseph, Henry, Rory and Poppy.

The funeral service will take place at Christ Church, Gorsley on Friday 24th May 2024 at 2.00pm followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for Amnesty International, MSF, Water Aid and Christ Church Gorsley may be sent care of Smiths Funeral Services, Furnace Lane, Newent GL18 1DD

“For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1 verse 21

WATKINS Marie Elizabeth

Passed away suddenly at home on 25th April 2024 aged 70 years. A much-loved wife of the late Anthony (Tony) Watkins, also a loving mum to Leanne and grandmother to Marco, Luca and Mia.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday 30th May at Hereford Crematorium at 12.15. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for St. Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Dawe Brothers, 113-115 Westfaling Street, Hereford HR4 0JE. 01432 274066

WHITE Irene Maritta (Georgie)

Of Printex, Kington Passed away on 20th April 2024 aged 69 years. Much-loved mum of Maxine and Marcus and loving nanny. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at Gladestry Village Hall on Friday 17th May 2024 at 1:00pm followed by burial at Offa’s Orchard. Donations, if desired, to St Michaels Hospice. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

WILLIAMS Godfrey David

Of Clehonger. Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on 7th May 2024, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of 63 years to Doreen. Loving father of Shirley, David, Janet, Stephen and Allan and a respected father-in-law. Proud grandfather to 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Godfrey’s funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Clehonger on Saturday 25th May at 12 noon followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to Dementia UK. A collection box will be present on the day or may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.