Death notices published in the Hereford Times, February 16

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BERRY Jean

Passed peacefully away on 27th January aged 93 years in Ross Community Hospital surrounded by her family. Widow of George and dearest mother to Susan, Steven and the late Linda. Adored nanny and great nanny, she will be greatly missed.

A celebration of her life will take place on Monday 6th March at St James Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Hereford Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. We would ask attendees to wear an item of green, Jean’s favourite colour. Family flowers only, donations if desired are to benefit St Michael’s Hospice and The Whippet Rescue. All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors, telephone :01432 273736

BRUNT Joan Passed away peacefully on 28th January 2023 aged 87 years at St Michael’s Hospice. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

The funeral service will be held on Monday 6th March 2023 at Hereford Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice and may be sent to: Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4OHH, telephone: 01432 272465.

CASEY Gill

Passed away peacefully on 24th January 2023 aged 84 years, at Stretton Nursing Home. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday 2nd March 2023 at Hereford Crematorium at 4.15pm. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Gillian are for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. Any enquiries to Dawe Brothers Tel 01432 274 066.

CLIFTON Anthony Lionel

Sadly passed away on Friday 27th January 2023, aged 92 years. A loving father to Alan, Paul, Lewis, Kim, Cheryl and Gary. Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

Service to be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 2nd March 2023 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

GILLIONS Betty

Of Ewyas Harold Passed away peacefully at home at the age of 87 years on 21st January 2023 Loving wife to the late Lesley, sister to Joyce, Glenys, Jack and the late Margaret.

Betty’s funeral service will be held at St Michael’s & All Angels church, Ewyas Harold on Tuesday 28th February 2023 for 1.00pm, followed by committal at Hereford crematorium for 2.15pm. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired, made payable to “Parkinson’s UK” c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH, tel: 01981 257203

GRIFFITHS Linda

Passed away peacefully at Venns lane Care Home on 19th January 2023 aged 90 years.

The funeral service will be held on Monday 27th February 2023 at Hereford Crematorium. Donations if desired for Venns Lane Care Home may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR40HH 01432 272465

HODGES Sheila

Of Bath Street Hereford. Passed away peacefully on 31st January 2023 aged 86 years. A much loved wife of the late Geoffrey also a loving mum, nan and great nan.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday 16th February 2023 at St. James Church at 1.00pm followed by interment in Hereford Cemetery. Floral tributes or donations for Macmillan Nurses and Hereford Vision Link may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cottrell Street Hereford HR4 0HH 01432 272465

HOLT Ronald Percy

Passed away peacefully on 18th January 2023 aged 89 years. Beloved husband to Betty and loving dad to Mark.

Funeral service to take place on 21st February 2023 10.15am at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations are welcomed for British Heart Foundation and can be sent to Abbotsfield Funeral Directors Hereford Tel: 01432356445

HYDE John

Formerly of The Post Office and General Stores, Chilton Square, Tupsley. Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 8th January 2023 aged 88 years. Husband of the late Jill, a loving brother, uncle and great-uncle.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 27th February 2023 at 12.15pm. No black by request, please. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be divided between Kidney Care UK, Diabetes UK and 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

JONES Michael Ralph

Of Penzance, previously of The Rhos, Knighton and Leominster. Passed away peacefully on 23rd January 2023, aged 91 years. Much loved Husband of Marilyn and loving Father to Alison Jones.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 3rd March at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Midlands Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225

JONES Rosemary

Peacefully passed away at Hereford Hospital on 7th February 2023, aged 90 years Much loved mum, nan and granny.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 14th March at 2.15pm Family Flowers only however donations if desired for Herefordshire WRAC may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH Tel: 01432 272465

KELLY Jo

Ex Mayoress of Hereford 1990-1991. Peacefully passed away at Hereford Hospital on 1st February 2023 aged 77 years. Much loved mum to Joanne and Susan, adored granny and great granny, sister and friend.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on 16th March 2023 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, however donations if desired for Cancer Research may be sent to Bayley Brothers.

LAWRENCE John Michael

Sadly passed away at home on 22nd January 2023 aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Pauline. Loving father of Linda and Michael and a much-loved grandpa and great-gramps.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 27th February 2023 at 11:15am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Woodland Trust and The Wildlife Trusts. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

LOWE Lesley Helen

Of Little Birch. Born 19 May 1951, died 4 February 2023, in the company of family and friends.

Cremation at 9.30 am on 23 February 2023, followed by a memorial service at St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford at 2.00 pm. All who wish to remember Lesley are welcome and to join Andrew afterwards for refreshments. Please wear bright colours in her memory. Family flowers only please; Donations if wished to Age Concern or the Cats Protection League.

MELVIN Claire (Mhari)

Died 22nd January, beloved daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth Melvin, much-loved sister, aunt and great-auntie.

Claire’s funeral took place privately in Barnet Herts her home for 34 years as was her wish

PRITCHARD Dennis Gower

Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 15th January 2023 aged 97 years. Husband of the late Brenda, beloved father to Elaine, Roy, Stuart, Russell and Robert. He was also a grandfather and great-grandfather and will be sadly missed by all the family.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 24th February at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for The Midlands Air Ambulance may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

RIRDANCIS Baiba

Passed away peacefully on Friday 3rd February 2023 at The Forbury, Leominster, aged 88 years.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium at 3.15pm on Monday 27th February 2023. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Kington Walks. All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services: Tel. 01568 250030 or 01544 327829

ROGERS Elsie Mary (nee Simcock)

Elsie peacefully passed away on 28th January, 2023. Aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late George, loving mum to Angela, Michael and the late Mary. Much loved gran of Wendy and Neil, Sarah and Michael and Andrew and Brian.

Funeral service will take place at Pudleston Church on Saturday 25th February, 2023 at 11 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Pudleston Church Fabric Fund. Please make any cheques payable to PCC of Pudleston. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

SOUTH John

Of Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Friday 27th January 2023 aged 77 years. A loving husband, dad, grandad, and great-grandad.

The funeral service will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross on Friday 24th February at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Hereford Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

STEVENS Elsie Patricia, formerly Elsie Matthews, nee Philpotts

Passed away on Monday 23rd January 2023 aged 94 years. Much loved mother of Janet, Dawn, David and Kaye, mother-in-law of Chris, Mick and Jackie, and a much-loved nan, great-nan and great-great nan.

Private family cremation. All enquiries to H H Handley, 3 Little Hereford Street, Bromyard, HR7 4DE (01885)482216

SUMNER Cedric

Of Hereford. Passed away peacefully on Saturday 4th February 2023 at Hereford County Hospital aged 80 years.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium at 4.15pm on Friday 3rd March 2023. All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services: Tel. 01568 250030 or 01544 327829

TALBOT Jane

Of Hampton Dene, Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Oaklands Nursing Home on Monday 9th January 2023 aged 78 years. Loving wife to Pete, devoted mum to Julia, Paul, Craig and the late Nicky, a dear gran and great-gran.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 28th February at 11.15am. Flowers welcome or if desired donations for St Michael’s Hospice may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

THOMAS Grenville David

Passed peacefully on 30th January 2023. Much loved husband of Margaret, dearest father to Stuart and adored grandfather to Charlie and Serena.

The funeral will take place at Marden Church on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to Marden Church, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Neurosurgical. C/O Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

REYNOLDS Barbara Kathleen

Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 24th January 2023 aged 96 years. A much-loved mother to Linda and Peter, mother-in-law to Alan and Kay also a loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday 25th February 2023 at Hereford Crematorium at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Midlands Air Ambulance may be sent Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford, HR4 0HH. Tel. 01432 272465.