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BATCHELOR Marian Rose (nee Watkins)

Of Credenhill, peacefully at home on 13th January 2022 aged 87 years. Much loved wife of the late Gordon. A devoted mum to Laura and Hayley, granny to Emma, Heather, Morgan, Lizzie and Andrew and great gran to Arabella. The Funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Credenhill on Friday 28th January at 3.00pm. Flowers welcome or if desired donations to be divided between St Mary’s Church & SANDS may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

BLADON Peter

Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday 30th December 2021 aged 59 years. A loving and much loved son, brother and uncle, who will be greatly missed. A private funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium followed by a celebration of Peter’s life at St Peters Church Hereford at 12:30pm on Friday 28th January 2022. Family flowers only please, or if desired donations to St Peters Church Hereford may be left at the service or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG 01432 341871

BURROW Joan Margaret

Widow of Dennis, passed peacefully away in her own home on January 10th aged 91. Loving mother of Christopher and Susan, beloved Granny and Great Grandmother. Funeral service to be held on Monday 31st of January at the Lady Chapel, Hereford Cathedral at 11.30am followed by private cremation. Close family flowers only. Donations to St Michael’s Hospice please.

CHAMPKEN Robin Albert

Of Bromyard. Passed away peacefully, at St. Michael’s Hospice, on January 2nd 2022, aged 75 years. A much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad who will be sadly missed. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday, February 4th at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for St. Michael’s Hospice. A collection box will be available at the Crematorium. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

COTTERRELL Graham John

(of Kilpeck) Died peacefully on 13th January 2022 at Hereford County Hospital aged 78 years. Loving partner to Mary Watkins. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Graham’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 25th January 2022 at 3.15pm Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to Cat’s Protection Allensmore c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, Hereford, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203

DAVIES Gertrude

(Nee Dale) Of Bridge Street, Kington. Passed away at home on 5th January 2022. Aged 93 years. Beloved Mum of Robert, Janet, Angela and Stephen, much loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will take place at Kington Baptist Church on Friday 28th January 2022 at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be given to Kington Baptist Church or The Salvation Army. For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Kington: 01544 370217

EDWARDS Pamela Mary (Pam) (Nee Smart)

Suddenly but very peacefully passed away with her close friends by her side on January 7th 2022, aged 74. Loving wife of the late Colin. Pam will be missed by all her close friends and neighbours. Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 27th January 2022 at 3.15pm, please wear bright colours. Donations if desired for Hereford Kidney Dialysis Centre may be sent to Bayley Brothers

EVANS Christina Ruby May (nee Luther)

This very special lady sadly passed away on 31st December 2021, aged 65 years. Dearly loved Wife, Mum and Nanny. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A service to celebrate her life will be held at the Hereford Crematorium on Monday 24th January at 3:15pm. Black attire not essential. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired will be given to the Macmillan Renton Unit. Further enquiries to Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors (01432 274 066)

MARY ANN EVERETT MILLER LAMBERT

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Mary Ann Everett Miller Lambert at the age of 90. Mary passed on December 27, 2021 at Forest Court Care Home, Mitcheldean. Mary was preceded in death by her son Mark Miller. She is survived by her husband Jeff Lambert, son Craig Miller, daughter Debbie Miller Walker as well as her eight grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mary was born in Ramsgate England on May 24, 1931. Her passion to see as much of the world as she could started at the at of 16 when she moved from Hereford to London. It is there that she met her 1st husband Charles Miller who was serving in the US air force. A few years later Mary and her family moved to the United States. After many years in the US Mary moved back to England where she continued her passion for travel exploring Russia, Morocco, and Portugal to name a few. Mary met her 2nd husband Jeff Lambert while living back in Hereford where they have lived for the past 15 years. There will be a service for Mary in the spring of 2022. An announcement with details will be forthcoming. Those that remember our mother will be more than welcome.

GRAY John

1925 - 2022 John passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on 1st January 2022 aged 96 Beloved second husband of Daphne and dearest Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. According to his wishes there will be no funeral but donations in his memory to St Michael’s Hospice would be much appreciated.

HUTCHINS Victor Arthur

Of The Mill, Cusop Dingle, Hay on Wye. Died on 8 January 2022, age 86. Husband of Joanna, father of Lucy and beloved Baba-Hat of Marcus and Octavia. Enquiries CC James Funeral Directors 01497 847410.

MATTHEWS Beryl May

Of Kington Died peacefully at home on January 5th 2022 Aged 91 years Loving wife of Henry, Much loved Mum of the late Yvonne, Ken and David, Mother-in-law of Wendy and Elaine, Loving Grandma to Adam, Sophie and Tommy, Jodie, Holly, Kayleigh and Naomi Dearly loved sister of Kathleen and the late Donald A family funeral service will be held on Saturday 29th January 2022 at Hereford crematorium at 11am Followed by a service of Thanksgiving at St Mary’s Church, Kington at 1pm Family flowers only, donations please for Great Ormond Street Hospital for children All enquiries to A W Hughes, 01544 370 217

MATTHEWS Iris Pearl known as Pearl

Passed away peacefully on 6th January 2022 under the loving care of Stretton Nursing Home. Devoted wife to George. Funeral Service to take place on Friday 4th February 2022 at 10:15am Donations, if desired will be gratefully received for St. Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 49 Eign Gate, Hereford HR4 0AB 01432376865

MEREDITH Doris

Passed away peacefully at Hereford Hospital, Sunday 26th December aged 96 years. Wife of the late Sam Meredith and a much loved mother, granny and great granny. Funeral service to take place at the Church of St. James the Great, Ocle Pychard, Friday 4th February at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired are for Midlands Air Ambulance. All enquiries to H H Handley Funeralcare 01885 482216.

PARCKAR Roger Edward

Businessman, philanthropist, collector and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at home on the 30th of December 2021, his wife and two sons at his side. A service of remembrance and thanksgiving is to be held at St. Mary’s Church, Ross on Wye on Tuesday 25th of January at 12 noon. By request, no flowers but donations in lieu to Macmillan Cancer Support or The National Trust Plant a Tree may be forwarded to William Bevan Funeral Directors, 16 Old Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5JG

POWELL Alan William

Passed away peacefully at home on 7th January 2022 aged 77 years. Loving Husband of the late Pam. Much loved Father, Grandfather and Brother. Funeral service will be held at St Paul’s Church, Tupsley, Hereford on Friday 28th January 2022 at 11:00am. Donations if desired to the Ruth Strauss Foundation. Donations may be made online via alanpowell. muchloved.com Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

PREECE Joyce Mary (Nee Richards)

Of Leominster, previously of Luston. Passed away at Hereford County Hospital on 3rd January 2022, aged 98 years. Wife of the late Wallace (Wally). Devoted Mother, Nan, Great Nan and Great Great Nan. Will be sadly missed by all. The Funeral Service will take place at St Peter & St Paul Church, Eye on Tuesday 1st February at 1.30pm, followed by Committal in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225

PREECE William James (Bill)

Little Walkmill Dulas Passed away 31st December 2021, aged 90. Much loved husband of the late Mary, dad to Angela and Margaret, father in law to Victor and Mike and grandad to Olivia and John. Funeral 26th January 2022 at 1p.m., at Ewyas Harold Church, followed by private burial at Dulas Church. Donations to Midlands Air Ambulance and Macmillan Cancer Support can be made on day of funeral or via webpage https://williampreece.muchloved.com Enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

PRITCHARD Judith Ann ‘Judy’

Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on 12th January 2022 with family at her side. Loving wife of Graham, devoted mother of Marlon, Neil, Nick and Lee – Grandmother and Great Grandmother. The funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Hardwicke on Saturday 5th February 2022, at 12 noon followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, will be shared between St. Michael’s Hospice and Holy Trinity Church, Hardwicke. All enquiries to Cherished Funerals, Longtown, Hereford,HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675

TURNER Graham Ivor

Graham Ivor Turner, formerly of Hereford and latterly of Newbury, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on 14th December 2021. Husband of Pamela, father of Alison and Richard and brother of Audrey and Michael. He will be greatly missed by all the family. The funeral will take place on Friday 21st January at West Berkshire Crematorium RG19 4LD, family only

WHITE Viv

Of Hunderton. Peacefully on January 5th at St Michaels Hospice, aged 72 years. Much loved dad of Dean and Kallen. Loving grandad of Chloë and Henry. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday January 26th at Hereford Crematorium at 10.15am. Family flowers only, donations please for St Michaels Hospice. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

WILLIAMS Christine Jennifer

Of Kings Acre. Passed away peacefully on 2nd January 2022. Beloved wife of Neville, dear sister of Stephen, Leon and Stuart. Funeral service at Hereford Crematorium Thursday 27th January 2022 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Arrangements by Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford HR4 0HH 01432 272465

WRIGHT Alfred Anthony (Tony)

Of Hereford Formerly of Kington Passed away peacefully at Hereford Hospital on 7th January 2022 aged 87 years Loving Husband of the late June, Brother to Ellis and Gillian and an Uncle to all his Nieces and Nephews. Funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Kington on Thursday 27th January 2022 at 1pm followed by interment at Kington Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be given to Cancer Research or The British Heart Foundation. For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne Office: 01544 267778