Hereford Times death notices, published May 26

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DAVIES Gillian Margaret (nėe Porter)

Jill Davies of Orcop (aged 80) passed away peacefully at home with her four girls by her side. She was beloved wife of the late Clive Davies and best mum to her girls Gail, Lisa, Jodi and Linzi. The funeral service will be held at 11am Tuesday 14th June at Orcop Church followed by refreshments at Springfield, the family home. If you would like to make a donation we will be supporting Midlands Air Ambulance Service.

DAVIES Margaret Olwen

Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on 11th May 2022 with her two daughters by her side. Beloved wife of the late Gordon. Darling Mum to Caroline and Liz, much loved mother in law to Andrew and Martin. Adored Nana to Aaron, Alex, Lucie, Jamie and Will A Service of Celebration to take place at St Paul’s Tupsley on May 30th 2022 at 1.15pm followed by private committal. Everyone is invited to wear something colourful. Family flowers only donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH Tel: 01432 272465

EDWARDS Geoffrey

Sadly passed away on 6th May 2022 aged 94 years. Loving Husband of the late Ellenor. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. A true Scout to the end. Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 8th June 2022 at 3:15pm. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

EVANS Beverley Ritchie

Passed away peacefully at Brockington House formerly of The Rose Gardens on 6th May 2022, aged 95 years. Funeral service to be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 13th June 2022 at 10.15am Donations, in lieu of flowers for St Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH Tel: 01432 272465

FLORENCE Esther Josephine Mary

Died peacefully at Oaklands Nursing Home on April 30th 2022, aged 96 years. Esther will be missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will be held today Thursday 26th May 2022 at Bullinghope Church, Lower Bullingham 2pm followed by burial in Churchyard. Family flowers only however donations if desired for Midlands Air Ambulance may be sent to Bayley Brothers. Tel: 01432 272465

FOSTER Ian James

In loving memory of Ian, who died suddenly on 8th May while on holiday in Devon, aged 72. Beloved husband of Pauline and cherished father, father-in-law and grandfather, Ian will be very much missed by his family, his friends and all who knew him. His funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 1st June at 12.15. Family flowers only please, however if desired, donations in Ian’s memory would be gratefully received for Cancer Research UK, c/o S A Evans Funeral Directors, Hereford (01432 273736).

HANNA Kathleen (nee Mills)

Kathleen passed away suddenly at QE Hospital, Birmingham on April 30th, 2022 aged 79. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Hanna, much loved Mum of Mary, Teresa, Kevin, Clare and Kenneth. Loving Sister, Sister in law, Mother in law, Aunt and Grandmother. The Funeral Service will take place at St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford on Wednesday, 15th June at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Kidney Care UK

HOLMES Colin Hodgson

Passed away unexpectedly at Hereford County Hospital on 14th May 2022, aged 86 years Loving Husband of Jennie, much loved father of Jonathan and Alexander and father in law to Suzi and Rachel, a loving and treasured Grandad to Oscar, Sophie, Isabella, Will and Evie. Colin will be missed by all his family and friends. A Private family committal service will be held on Friday 10th June 2022 at 10.15 at Hereford Crematorium followed by a service of Thanksgiving at Hereford Cathedral at 12 noon. Family flowers only please donations received in memory of Colin will be shared between Acorn’s Children’s Hospice and Wateraid. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465

HOLTAM Joy

Died May 9th 2022 at Brockington House, Hereford, aged 92 years. Predeceased by her adoring husband Wally, and sadly by their only child Ian. Missed by daughter in law Sue Rodgers, and her sons Joe and Sam, and by Joy’s many friends. Cremation at Hereford, June 1st 2022 at 2.15pm. No flowers. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465

KITSON Jennifer Ann

Sadly passed away on 4th May 2022 aged 82 years. Loving Wife of David. Devoted Mother of Helen and much loved grandmother of Dylan and Reuben. Funeral service will be held at St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford, on Friday 17th June 2022 at 10:15am followed by cremation at Hereford Crematorium at 11.15am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

LONGHURST Geoffrey Thomas

Sadly passed away on 11th May 2022 aged 67 years. Loving Husband of the late Angela. Father of Cheri and Vicky. Grandfather of Isabelle, Ruby and Jack. Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 1st June 2022 at 09:30am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Donations may be made online via: geoffreylonghurst.muchloved.com Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

MORGAN Doreen Margaret

Sadly passed away on 15th May 2022, aged 86 years. Loving Wife of the late Claude. Loving Mother of Alison. Loving Mother in Law of Tony. Private family funeral will be held. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

PHILLIPS Ernest (Founder of Phillips & Preece Butchers)

Sadly passed away on 7th May 2022 aged 96 years at Charles Court Care Home. Much loved Dad of Michael and Julia. Much Loved Grandad and Great Grandad The Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 13th June at 12.15 pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired are to benefit South Wye Boxing Academy. All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors, Telephone; 01432 273736.

POWELL Olive

Of Shobdon. Passed away peacefully on 12th May 2022, aged 92 years. Much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. The Funeral Service will take place at St John the Evangelist Church, Shobdon on Saturday 28th May at 11.00am, followed by interment in the cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations may be given in memory of Olive to Midlands Air Ambulance & Acorns Children’s Hospice. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225.

PRICE Karen Elizabeth

of Hereford, formerly of Eaton Bishop. Died peacefully at home on 13th May 2022 aged 50 years. Daughter of the late Janet, loving partner to Alan, devoted mum to Matthew and niece to Hazel and Martin and cousin to Christopher. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 7th June at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for MacMillan Nurses may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG. Tel 01432 341871.

PROSSER Audrey June

Passed away peacefully aged 87 years. Devoted Wife of the late Frank Prosser, greatly loved Mother and Grandmother. Funeral to be held at St Margaret’s Church, St Margaret’s on Monday 30th May at 3pm. Donations if desired to Kidney Research UK c/o Julian Tooley Funeral Services, Abergavenny. 01873 855120.

TAYLOR Margaret Beatrice

Of Bircher, died on 16th May 2022, aged 82 years. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Loved and dearly missed by all her family and friends. A Service of Thanksgiving to take place at St. Leonard’s Church, Yarpole on Monday 13th June at 2pm followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Kind donations received in Margaret’s memory will be shared between Parkinson’s UK and Retina UK and may be given on the day or sent c/o the Funeral Director. All enquiries please to: Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow SY8 1ND. 01584 879035.

VAUGHAN Ted (Edward)

The Vaughan family are sad to announce the passing of Ted “Edward” Vaughan On Saturday 14th May. A service to celebrate Teds life will be held at 1.15pm at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 7th June. Refreshments will served after the service at The White Lion in Leominster. Family floral tributes only please but donations to the British Heart Foundation in Teds honour can be send to R.W. Mann & Son, 4 New Street, Leominster HR6 8DP, 01568 612358.

WILLIAMS Celia Grace (Grace)

Of Kington Passed away peacefully on 7th May 2022, aged 97. Wife of the late Jim Williams, Much loved Mum to Rob Duggan and the late John and David Duggan. Loving Grandma and Great Grandma. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will take place at Hereford Crematorium 8th June 2022 at 2:15pm Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Midlands Air Ambulance. For Further Information please contact A.W Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

BOWEN Philip Henry John

Passed away peacefully on 11th May 2022 aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Ann, son David, daughter in law Louise and grandchildren Clare and Joseph. Will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Lower Broadheath Church on Wednesday 1st June at 11:30am followed by an interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please with donations to The Stroke Association and The British Heart Foundation sent c/o Bedwardine Funeral Services. 30 Bromyard Road, St Johns, Worcester. WR2 5BT. Tel No. 01905 748811