Hereford Times death notices, published November 11

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BANKS Helen

Passed away peacefully at Woofferton Residential Home, Ludlow, on 27th October 2021 aged 98 years. Formerly of 6 Brimfield Common near Ludlow. Loving Wife of the late Leonard. Much loved Aunt of Jo and Penny. Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 16th November 2021 at 3:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice, Cancer Research UK, or Every Child. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

BEACH Celia Rosemary (nee Wood)

Passed away peacefully on 30th October 2021 aged 78 years. Devoted wife to Michael, dearly loved Mum to Paul and Clare and mother in law to Mark. Treasured Nan to Joseph, Connor and Joshua. Funeral service to take place at St. Paul’s Church, Tupsley on Monday 29th November 2021 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 49 Eign Gate, Hereford HR4 0AB 01432376865

CONNELL Hazel (née Hope)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 31st October 2021 at Credenhill Court. Loving wife of the late Ian; beloved Mum of Robert and Sally. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium at 3.15pm on Thursday 18th November. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services, The Wharf, Eardisley, HR3 6NS Tel.: 01544 327829.

COWELL Marian (Maggie)

Passed away peacefully at home on 3rd November 2021 aged 77 years. Much loved wife of Graham who died in 2005 and Mum of Tim, (Ashley) and Harvey. Grandmother to Becky, Adam and Tom. She will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at St John The Baptist Church, Mathon Wednesday 24th November 2021 at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for Mathon Church. All enquiries to Ledbury Funeral Services, 132 The Homend, Ledbury. HR8 2BZ. Tel: 01531 6333888

DAVIES James Edward

Peacefully at Lynhales Nursing Home on Friday 29th October 2021 aged 90 years Formerly of New House, Bredward Loving husband of Inez, father to Mlacom and Sandra, Andrew, Jeff and Julie, grandfather to Stuart, Lee, Callum, Kate, Ewan, Rhys, Lili and Grace. Private funeral at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 22nd November at 12.15pm Donations if desired to Dementia UK Enquiries Geoff Hall Funerals, Knighton 01547 528554

ESMOND Thomas (Nobby)

Passed away peacefully on 21 October 2021 at the Hereford County Hospital. Loving husband of the late Wendy Thomas and much loved father of Debbie, father in law grandad and great grandad. The funeral will be on 23rd November 2021 at 11.15 at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to St Michael’s Hospice. Any enquires to Dawe Brothers tel 01432 274 066.

EVANS Valerie (Val)

Of Credenhill. Died peacefully at home on 27th October 2021 after a long illness, aged 83 years. Much love Wife of David, loving Mum of Leona and Hywell, a devoted Grandma to Harry, Amy and Molly. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 22nd November at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

FLETCHER Andrew Steven

Passed away on 3rd November 2021 aged 65 years. A loving son, brother, father and uncle. A friend to many. Will be sadly missed by all. Andrew’s funeral service will be held at Humber Woodland of Remembrance on Wednesday 17th November 2021 at 12:30pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired made payable to St Michael’s Hospice. C/O Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge court, Wormbridge, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203

FORSTER Margaret (Peggy)

Retired teacher of The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School. Peacefully passed away on 28th October 2021 aged 92 years. Beloved Mother of Ian and Daughter in Law Janet, devoted Grandmother to Chris, sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Saint Mary’s Church Fownhope on Wednesday 24th November at 1.00pm, followed by cremation at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Parkinson’s may be sent to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford HR4 0HH. Refreshments will be available after the cremation ceremony at The Bay Horse Inn, Kings Acre Road, Hereford HR4 0SD

GREEN Roy Benjamin

Sadly passed away at home on 21st October 2021 aged 82 years, Beloved and devoted husband of Eileen, much loved Dad to Julie, Cindy and father in law to Jonathan. Adored Grandad to Ben and Lucy, great grandfather to Arthur. The Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 18th November at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only Donations if desired are to benefit a local charity ‘Be more Frank. All enquiries to S A Evans, Telephone 01432 273736.

GREENBROOK Lucy Barbara

Passed away at the County Hospital Hereford on 26th October 2021 aged 86 years, with Lynne and Dave at her side. A Sister, Mother, Grandma, Aunty, Great Aunty, Cousin and friend. The service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 19th November 2021 at 12.15 pm. Family flowers only. Donations to British Heart Foundation. Arrangements by Dawe Brothers.

GUMMERY Richard (Dick)

Of Bromyard. Passed away at Hereford County Hospital on October 30th 2021, aged 82 years. Husband of the late Doreen. A much loved Dad and Grandad who will be sadly missed. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday, November 12th at 10.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Bromyard Football Club may be sent to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard, HR7 4AH. (01885 489900)

GUTOWSKI Shirley Beatrice

Passed away peacefully, at Hereford County Hospital, on November 2nd 2021. Beloved Wife of the late George. Devoted Mum to Julie, Michelle and the late Paul and Andrew. Cherished Nanny to Nina, Melissa, Matthew, Anna and George and Great Nanny to Dylan, Archie and Riley. The funeral service will take place at St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford on Thursday November 11th at 12noon, followed by interment at Hereford Cemetery. By request, family flowers only and donations in lieu of flowers to Dementia UK. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard, HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

HARRISON Vera Mercy

Of Almeley Passed away peacefully at The Garth Care Home on 20th October 2021, aged 92 years. She will be sadly missed by her friends and family. Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 12th November 2021 at 11:15am Donations in Vera’s Memory will be given to Almeley Church. For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217

HOLMAN Agnes Margaret

Passed away peacefully on the November 8th 2021 aged 85 at St Michael’s Hospice. Wife to the Late John Holman, Mother to Phillip and Lesley. Grandmother to Samantha and Great Grandmother to Finley and Oliver. Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 1st December at 4.15 pm. Family request bright colours to be worn. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to St Michael’s Hospice.

LEWIS Joyce Margaret (née Derry)

Of Seabourne House, Sutton St Nicholas. “The Old Post Office”. Passed away peacefully at Holmer Manor Care Home on Tuesday 26th October, aged 90. A loving Wife to the late Frederick Lewis. Mother to Adrian and Colin Lewis. Mother-in-Law to Jane and Debbie. Grandmother to Katherine, Michael, Jessica, and Abigail. Great Grandmother to Maisie and Finley-George. Will be sadly missed by all. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Joyce’s funeral, which is to be held at St Nicholas Church, Sutton St Nicholas, on Friday 26th November 2021 at 3:00pm followed by committal at Hereford Crematorium at 4:15pm. All donations will be for the St Michael’s Hospice

LEWIS Rosemary May

Passed away peacefully at Hereford Hospital on 21st October 2021 aged 79 years. A family only cremation service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on 22nd November 2021, followed by a Celebration of her Life for friends upstairs in De Koffie Pot on Gwynne St from 1200 hrs. Family flowers only please, anyone wishing to make a donation can do so to The Brooke Hospital for Animals (Charity No 1085760). For any further details please contact Abbotsfield Funeral Directors, Hereford 01432 356445.

MASSAM Enid Mary

Formerly of Yazor Road, Hereford. Wife of the late Dennis and Mum to Jayne and Lisa. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Friday 19th November at 1.15pm, followed by interment in Hereford Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Blue Cross Animal Rescue, may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

MEREDITH Gladys Frances (Fran) (nee Voyce)

Of Leominster formerly Sutton-st-Nicholas Passed peacefully at home after a long illness on Wednesday 3rd November. Aged 87. Much loved Wife, Mother, Nan and Great Nan. Funeral to be arranged. Family flowers only. Donations in Fran’s memory to Macmillan Nurses (palliative care St Michaels Hospice) All enquiries R W Mann & Son, Leominster 01568 667586

PRICE Margaret Ruth

Of Peterchurch. Passed away peacefully at home on 3rd November 2021 aged 93 years. Devoted Mum, Sister, Gran, Great Gran and a friend to many. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A private family funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium. Margaret’s family invite you to join them for a Celebration of her life at St Peter’s Church, Peterchurch on Saturday 27th November 2021 at 1pm. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired for Dore Community Transport or Herefordshire Association for the Blind. C/O Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, Wormbridge, Hereford, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203

PROSSER June (nee Brockus)

Passed away at Bromyard Community Hospital on November 4th 2021, aged 86 years. Wife of the late Eric. Much loved Mum to Nigel and Linda, Mum in Law to Peter, Nan to Marcella and Brian and Great Nan to Samuel, Jacob and Megan. The funeral service will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Grandstand Road, Hereford on Thursday, November 18th at 12.30pm, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Stroke Association. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

ROBINSON James Milner FRCS

Passed away very peacefully on November 3rd 2021. Dearly loved husband, father and grandfather. Retired Ear Surgeon and enthusiastic Environmentalist. A private family funeral will take place at Humber Woodland of Remembrance. All enquiries to Cherished Funerals, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675

RUMSEY Colin George

Picture framer of Church Street, Racing Cyclist and past Hereford Major has died after a short illness. Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday November 25th at 11.15am. Family Flowers only however donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Bayley Brothers

STOYEL Alan John M.B.E.

Died on October 23rd 2021 aged 82. Much loved by family and friends. A private service will be held at The Barn at Brynich. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support or Herefordshire Wildlife Trust via: A.W. Hughes & Son - Funeral Services, Tregarden, Gladestry, Kington, Herefordshire HR5 3NY. Tel: 01544 370217.

TOPLEY Barrie

Sadly passed away on 26th October 2021 at Torbay hospital. Beloved husband of Gilly, much loved Dad of Sally, Tay & Sam and father in law to Nigel and Wayne. Fun loving Grandpa and Great Grandpa, who will be greatly missed by all. Funeral to held in Brixham on 8th November. Donations if desired, in memory of Barrie to Mercy Ships (https://barrietopley.muchloved.com/)

TURNER Daphne Vivian

Sadly passed peacefully away on 27th October 2021 at Hereford County Hospital aged 80 years. Adored wife of Brian, mum to Julia, Ivan and Philip, mother in law to Philip and Katharn, nan to Ian, Jamie, John, Robert, Colin and Laura. The funeral service will take place at Holy Trinity Church on Thursday 18th November at 12.45pm followed by interment at Westfaling St. Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations to MIND may be left in the plate at the church. All enquiries to Cathedral Funeral Services Ltd, 55 St Owen Street, Hereford HR1 2JQ. Tel: 01432 340777.

WATKINS Charles

Of Canon Pyon. Peacefully on November 6th at Hampton Grange Nursing Home, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Much loved dad of Kate and son in law Russell. Loving grandad of Dulcie and Logan. The funeral service will be held on Friday November 19th 2021 at Hereford Crematorium at 3.15pm. Family flowers only, donations please for NSPCC. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

WILLIAMS James (Jim)

Of Leominster. Passed away on 26th October 2021, aged 72 years. Much loved and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 26th November at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Marie Curie. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225.