Hereford Times death notices, published January 5

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BARDOT Michael Edward Louis

Passed away suddenly on 15th December 2022 aged 78 years. Devoted husband to Geraldine, dearly loved Brother, Father and Grandfather. Funeral Service to take place on Monday 9th January 2023 at Hereford Crematorium at 3:15pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Hereford Macmillan Unit. Please wear bright colours. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 49 Eign Gate, Hereford HR4 0AB. 01432 376865

BAYNHAM Frances (Frankie) Georgina

Of Fownhope. Sadly passed away on 17th December 2022 aged 75 years. Loving Wife of Jim. Beloved Mum to Karen, Jamie and Clare. Adored Nan and Great Nan.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 13th January 2023 at 11.15am. Family flowers only. Casual, colourful clothes please. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

BISHOP Susann Elizabeth (Sue) (née Jones)

Passed away peacefully, aged 79 years, at Court Farm, Hatfield on Tuesday, December 13th 2022, with her beloved Husband, John by her side. Devoted Mother to Jacqueline, Andrew, Joanne and Georgina and a special Nanny to Harriet, Bethany, Annabel, Izzy, Heidi and Tommy. Mum will be truly missed beyond words.

The funeral service will take place at St. Leonard’s Church, Hatfield on Saturday, January 14th 2023 at 12noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. Floral tributes, or donations, if desired for St. Leonard’s Church and Leominster First Responders may be sent to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

CARTER Dave

Of Brampton Road, Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Saturday 16th December 2022 aged 82 years. Devoted husband to Judy, the best dad to Andrew, Tracey, Trudy and Sarah.

Loving grandad, great grandad, and father-in-law. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 17th January 2023 at 10.15am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

COTTON Caroline Jayne

Taken too soon on 13th December 2022, aged 57 years. Beloved mother to Laura, Hannah and Jack. A much loved nanny to Freya, Finn, Orla, Thea and Freddie. Cherished friend to many. She will be missed by all.

Funeral service to be held at Hereford Crematorium Friday 13th January at 16.15. Please wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only with donations to Hereford Special Baby Care Unit, if desired. In care of Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

ENGLAND Patricia Margaret (Pat)

Passed peacefully away on the 14th December 2022. Sadly missed by Peter, her husband of 65 years, and all of her children family and friends. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Belmont Road at 12.00 noon on Monday January 9th followed by committal at Hereford Crematorium.

Donations welcomed in aid of The Macular Society via Cathedral Funeral Services, 55 St Owen Street.”

GRAY Mary Joy

Passed away peacefully on 18th December at St Michaels Hospice Adored Mum of Helen, Claire and Nick. Much loved Mother- in -Law to David and Joe. Also best ever Nana and Great Nana.

The Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 17th at Hereford Crematorium at 2.15pm. Donations only if desired to St Michaels Hospice. Black clothing not essential.

HARRIS Dorothy Mary Louisa (Dot)

Of Eaton Bishop Passed away at Home on 17th December 2022, aged 95 years. Beloved Wife of the late Raymond, much loved Auntie, Great Auntie, Cousin and friend. Dorothy’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 9th January 2023 at 11.15am.

Family flowers only. Donations, in Dorothy’s memory will be for Kingstone Surgery Charitable Trust and maybe sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

JENKINS Marilyn Anne (Annie) nee Mayglothling

Of Cholstrey, formerly of Kington. Passed away peacefully on 26th December 2022 Aged 83 years Much loved Wife, Mum & Nanny She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at Lyonshall Church Funeral date to be confirmed. For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son, Independent Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

JONES Kenneth Bernard Meredith (Ken)

Of Booth Gardens, Hay-on-Wye. 3rd February 1929 – 9th December 2022 Passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 93 years. Devoted husband of the late Valerie (Val).

He will be sadly missed by his daughters Moira and Jill, his son Gary and his Grandchildren Daniel, Ben, Evie and Amy and his Great Grandchildren Henry, Tabitha and Bernie. Funeral to be held at St Mary’s church, Hay-on-Wye, on Saturday 14th January at 11:30am.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to go to The British Legion, Hay Dial-a-Ride or the Tawe Ward Staff at Ystradgynlais Community Hospital. c/o CC James Funeral Directors, Hengardd, Pontithel, Brecon, LD3 0SA www.CCJames.co.uk 01497847410 info@ccjames.co.uk

JONES Hettie Marsh

Passed away peacefully, at Holmer Manor, Hereford on December 19th 2022, aged 94 years. Wife of the late Michael. A much loved Mother who will be very sadly missed. Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, for St. Michael’s Hospice and Alzheimer’s Research UK. For finalised funeral arrangements, please contact Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

MANTLE William Evan

Passed away peacefully on 16th December 2022 aged 89 years Loving husband to Margaret, dad to Tina and Andrew, a grandfather and great grandfather. William’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 16th January 2023 for 10.15am.

Family flowers only by request, donation if desired made payable to Dore Community Transport and St Michael’s Hospice c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH Tel: 01981 257203

PERKINS, Anthony James ‘Tony’

Died peacefully on 20th December 2022 in Hereford Hospital, aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Isabella, a dear father of Dan and Claire and grandfather to Caleb, Ezekiel and Lily. The funeral service will take place at Dore Abbey on 18th January 2023 at 3pm, followed by cremation at Hereford Crematorium.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Dore Abbey. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

PREECE Pamela

Passed away peacefully on 7th December 2022. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 10th January 2022 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will go to Alzheimer’s UK. All enquiries to go to R. W Mann & Son, Leominster. 01568612358.

PRICE Winnie

Passed away peacefully at Helmer Manor on December 1st 2022 aged 91 years. The funeral service will be held on Monday 16th January at Hereford Crematorium at 3.15. Donations if desired for Cats Protection and Dinedore Village Hall may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR40HH 01432 272465

SIMONS Adelaide Margaret (Ada)

Died at home in Weobley on 11th December 2022, aged 93 years. Much loved Mother, Aunt and friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Weobley Parish Church on Tuesday 10th January 2023 at 2.15pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be shared by the Church of St Peter & St Paul Weobley and Weobley Surgery Equipment Fund. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services, Tel. 01544 327829 or 01568 250030.

SMALLWOOD Stephen Coningsby (Steve)

Previously of Upper Munderfield Farm, Bromyard, died peacefully on 26th December 2022 aged 64. Cherished husband of Alison, proud and much loved father of James, Laura and Ollie. He will be sadly missed.

TAIT John Malcolm

died peacefully on 10th December, 2022 in Hereford Hospital, aged 85. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 9th January at 2.15pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to Dementia UK.

TOFIELD Josephine May (Jo)

Passed away peacefully on 24th December 2022. Beloved wife of the late Keith Tofield, much loved Mum, Mother in law, Granny and Great Granny. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the RDA. Enquires to A.E. Bennett & Sons, Stratford Upon Avon 01789 267035.

TOWNSEND - John

Died peacefully, with his family beside him, on Monday 19th December 2022, aged 88 years. Loving husband of the late Kath. Father of Chris, Pete, Louise and the late Mike. Father-in-law; Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.

A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Church of St. Mary, King’s Pyon at 12 midday on Saturday 14th January 2023. Dress code: personal choice. Family flowers only, but donations are invited for St. Michael’s Hospice and The Royal British Legion. Funeral Arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services. Tel. 01544 327829.

WALTERS Georgina Temperance

Passed away peacefully on 20th December 2022 at The County Hospital, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Walters a much loved Mum of Caroline and Rachel, and a dear Nan to Anna, Catherine, Natalie, Rebecca, Jack and Eleanor and Great Nan to Leo, Cody and Rey.

She will be sadly missed by those who knew her. The funeral will take place at St Paul’s Church, Tupsley on Monday 16th January 2023 at 3pm, followed by private family cremation at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Stroke Association. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

WARD Brian John

Of Tenbury Wells. Passed away peacefully at home on 13th December, 2022. Aged 86 years. Loving brother, uncle and great uncle. Funeral and Cremation service at Wyre Forest Crematorium on Tuesday 17th January, 2023 at 1.30 p.m.

Donations received in memory of Brian will be given to Prostate Cancer UK and Tenbury District Nursing Team. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

WILLIAMS Gary

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 15th 2022 aged 69 years. A Cherished and adored Husband to Bev a much loved dad to Marcus, Sam and Tom also a loving Grandad.

The funeral service will be held on January 12th 2023 at Hereford Crematorium at 11.15. Family Flowers only donations if desired for St. Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR4 0HH 01432 272465

WRIGHT George Kenneth

Passed away peacefully on 17th December 2022, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia, a much loved Dad of Victoria and son in law James, and a dear Grandpa to Hayden and Charlie. He will be sadly missed by the family.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 20th January 2023 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Woodland Trust. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.