Hereford Times death notices, published December 1

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EASTLAKE Graham

Peacefully on 19th November 2022, aged 72 years. Funeral Service at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 13th December 2022 at 3.15 pm Enquiries to Philip Evans Family Funeral Services Telephone 01273 870870

APPERLEY Annette (née Riley)

Sadly passed away on 14th November 2022, aged 66 years. Beloved Wife of the late John. Devoted Sister, Sister-in-Law, and Aunt.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 12th December 2022 at 09:30am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC). Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

ARCHER Raymond George

Passed away on Thursday 17th November 2022 aged 91 years. A devoted Husband to the late Margaret, beloved Father to Jane, Carol, Emrys, Brian, Pat and Helen. Also a much loved Grandad, Great Grandad and Brother.

The funeral service will be held on Monday 19th December 2022 at Hereford Crematorium at 12.15 pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Midlands Air Ambulance may be sent to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. 01432 272465

ASTBURY Ruby Kathleen Beatrice

Passed away peacefully on November 16th 2022 Aged 96 years. Devoted mum of Jane, Victoria, Rod, loving Nan and Great Nan (RuRu) and friend to many. The Funeral will take place on Thursday 15th December at The Priory Church, Leominster at 10.30am.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired will go to Acorns Children’s Hospice, Worcester and The Mare and Foal Sanctuary. Coloured clothing is welcome. All enquiries to go to R. W Mann & Son, Leominster, HR6 8DP. 01568 612358

BARNARD David Peter Brian

Passed away peacefully 17th November 2022 at St Michael’s Hospice, aged 30 years. A much loved son of Angela and T/L Michael. Step son of Ashleigh. Will be much missed by all that knew him.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 8th December at 10.15am Family flowers only please but donations for Help for Cats may be sent to William Bevan Funeral Directors, 16 Old Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5JG. Telephone No.01989 562092

BEAVAN Jean Diana Mary (nee Law)

Passed away peacefully at Credenhill Court on Thursday 17th November 2022 aged 86 years. A loving Wife, Mother,and Grandmother to John, Deborah, Stuart, Tillie, Oscar and Lucas. The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 16th December 2022 at 2.15.

Family flowers only donations if desired for Dementia UK may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR40HH 01432 272465

BESWICK David

Died at home with his family on 22nd of November 2022. The burial is at 1.00pm on Friday 9th December at Humber Woodland of Remembrance, Leominster followed by a celebration of his life at Grange Court. Donations please to St. Michael’s Hospice or Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225

BUFTON Derek

Beloved Husband of the late Anne Bufton, Passed away peacefully on November 5th 2022, aged 85 years.

Funeral will take place on Wednesday 7th December 2022 at St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Bodenham at 2.30pm. Flowers welcome or if desired donations will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind. All enquiries to go to R.W Mann & Son, Leominster, HR6 8DP. Tel 01568 612358.

DANIELS Ivy Mary

Late of Shirlheath, Kingsland passed away peacefully on October 28th 2022 aged 93 years. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

The funeral will take place on Friday 9th December at St Michael’s and All Angels‘ Church, Kingsland at 12am Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research. All enquiries to R.W Mann & Son, Leominster. 01568 612358.

DAVEY Leslie Arthur

Sadly, passed away peacefully at home on the 4th November 2022. Aged 94 Years. Loving Husband of Rita. Beloved Father of Lesley, Steven, Mark, Colin, Debbie and Robert. Loving Grandad of 11. Loving Great-grandad of 9 and all the In-Laws. Will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to The British Diabetic Association and The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. C/O Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

FIELD Iain

Of Ludlow. Passed away peacefully on the 9th November 2022, aged 89 years. Beloved Husband of Myra. Loving Father of Andrew, Nicholas, and Stephanie. Cherished Grandfather of Skylar, Graham, Gianmarco and Alessandro. Loved and dearly missed by all his family and friends.

A Service of Celebration for Iain’s life will take place at Hereford Crematorium, on Thursday 8th December at 11.15am. Family flowers, kind donations received in Iain’s memory will be given to The Rotary Club Leominster. All enquiries please to: Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow SY8 1ND. 01584 879035.

GRAY Margaret Joan (Maggie)

Passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband Tom by her side on 28th October 2022 aged 78 years. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 9th December at 12.15pm.

No flowers by request please. Donations if desired can be sent to a charity of individual choice. All enquiries to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

GRIFFITHS Beryl Jean

of Kings Pyon. Passed away peacefully at home on 17th November 2022 aged 83 years. Beloved wife of John, Mum to Amanda and Sandra and Grandmother to Daniel, Samantha, Jack and Ben. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday 6th December 2022 at Hereford Crematorium at 10.15 am.

Family flowers only, donations if desired for Hospice at Home and Canon Pyon Playing Fields may be sent to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. 01432 272465

HARVEY Marion Joan MBE

On Thursday 24th November 2022, in Dulas Court Nursing home, Marion Joan Harvey MBE. Beloved Wife of the late John Newton Harvey and Sister to Aubrey Oliver.

Funeral service to take place at St. Mary’s Church, Walterstone, on Wednesday 7th December at 2-30pm. Prior to interment. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Water Aid. Enquiries to Ted Williams & Sons.

HARWOOD Fred

Passed away peacefully at Newstead Nursing Home on 16th November 2022 aged 86 years. Much loved Dad to Karen and Grandad to Matthew and Alex. Deeply missed by all his family and friends.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday December 15th at Hereford Crematorium at 2.15. Family flowers only donations if desired for Dementia UK may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Sreet Hereford HR4 0HH 01432 272465

HICKS Tina

Passed away peacefully on the 9th November 2022, aged 65 years. Much loved wife of the late Pete Hicks a beloved mum to Ian, Kerry and Lynn a loving mother-in-law to Sarah, John and Andy and a devoted Nan to her 10 grandchildren.

She will be sadly missed by all. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 5th December 2022 at 4.15pm. Donations if desired to Dementia UK. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

HOWELLS Betty

Married to the late Bert Howells. Passed away peacefully on the 9th of November 2022. Michael, Alice, James and Greg would like to invite friends and family of Betty to her funeral service which is taking place at Brockhampton, All Saints Church on Friday the 9th December at 13.30pm and to join them at Brockhampton Village Hall after for refreshments. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 49 Eign Gate, Hereford HR4 0AB. 01432 376865

HOWELLS Joyce

Of Hereford formerly of Moccas Suddenly passed away on Wednesday 23rd November 2022, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of Arthur. Mum to Julie and Russell and beloved Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

The funeral service will take place at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Moccas, at 12 noon on Monday 12th December. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Moccas Church or Moccas Cricket Club. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services. Tel. 01544 327829

JONES Howard

Beloved husband of Mairion, much loved father, grandfather and brother, died peacefully on Sunday 20th November 2022, aged 90 years.

The funeral service will be held at the church of St. Nicholas, Norton Canon, at 1pm on Monday 12th December. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, for “Friends of Kagando” -the hospital charity in Uganda supported (in person) by local Drs. O. & R. Penney. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services. Tel. 01544 327829 or 01568 250030

MATTHEWS Cheryl

of Belmont Road, Hereford. Passed away suddenly in her sleep on 17th November 2022 aged 56 years. A devoted daughter, mother, partner & sister. She will sadly missed by all. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 9th December 2022 at 2.15pm.

Flowers welcome or if desired donations for The British Heart Foundation, may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

MEYRICK June

Passed away peacefully at home on 12th November. Loving wife of the late Reg Meyrick, greatly loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.

Funeral to be held at Hereford Crematorium Thursday 15th December at 1.15pm. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice c/o Julian Tooley Funeral Services, Abergavenny. Tel. 01873855120.

PONTING Jeremy James Mark

Formerly of Ewyas Harold Sadly passed away on 13th November 2022, aged 50 years. Devoted Father of Samuel and Emily, much loved Son of Mark and Anne and loving Brother to Huw.

Jeremy’s funeral service will be held at St Michael and All Angels Church, Ewyas Harold on Saturday 10th December 2022, at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, kind donations received in Jeremy’s memory will be shared between three charities: Mind, Dore Community Transport and Brake which may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

POWELL David Clifford Arthur

Of Rochford, Tenbury Wells. Passed away peacefully on November 2nd 2022 aged 86 years. Loving husband of Pam, Father of Caroline and Martin, Father-in-law to Carole. Granddad to Oliver and Dominic.

The Funeral Service will be held at Rochford Church on Friday December 2nd 2022 at 12 noon, followed by Cremation at Wyre Forest Crematorium on Monday, December 5th 2022 at 11.30 a.m. You are most welcome to come to either, or both these services. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Worcestershire Farming Community Network and The Midlands Air Ambulance. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281.

RAWLINGS Dorothy Frances

Of Knighton Passed Away Peacefully on 5th November 2022, Aged 87 Years She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends Family Flowers Only.

Funeral Service will take place at St Edwards Church Knighton, Monday 5th December 2022 at 12 Noon Followed by Burial at Knighton New Cemetery Donations, if desired to, Leprosy Mission a Christian Charity For Further Information please contact A.W Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Presteigne: 01544 267778

RYNEHART Paul

We are sad to inform friends of Paul Rynehart’s death, peacefully at home on 9 Nov 2022. A funeral mass will be held on 9th December 2022 at the RC Church in Folkestone. A burial ceremony will be held at Belmont Abbey in the Spring of 2023. Enquiries: marynehart820@yahoo.com

THOMAS David Richard

Of Bryndraenog, Beguildy passed away tragically on Sunday 13th November,2022 aged 46 years. Dearly loved Son, Brother and Uncle he is greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service and interment at St Michael’s Church, Beguildy on Saturday 10th December, 2022 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Wales Air Ambulance or St Michael’s Churchyard Fund. Further enquiries to R D Mills and Sons, Tel 01597 840241.

WEILAND Margery Olivia (Marge)

Of Presteigne. Passed away peacefully on 20th November 2022, aged 91 years. Loving Wife of the late Herbert, much loved Mum of John, Barbara, Anne and the late Jill and Bill. Adored Nan and Great Nan.

She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Family flowers only. Funeral Service will take place at St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, Monday 12th December 2022 at 12 noon. Followed by Burial at Presteigne Cemetery. Donations, if desired to, British Heart Foundation and East Radnorshire Day Centre. For further information please contact A.W Hughes & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors. Presteigne: 01544 267778.

WESTON Anthony John

Passed away peacefully on 23rd November 2022 aged 84 years. Much loved husband to Rosemary and father to Clive, Shirley and Catriona. Grandfather to Martha and Arlen. The family will have a private burial, and a memorial celebration for Anthony will be held on 14th January 2023, 11am at Hereford Baptist Church, Commercial Road, HR1 2BP.