HERE are the death notices published in the Ludlow and Tenbury Advertisers this Thursday, March 30.

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COOK John Christopher

Of Oldwood, Tenbury Wells, passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 9th March, 2023. Aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Beryl for 69 years, much loved dad to Richard and Alison, loving grandad and great-grandad. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral will take place at Wyre Forest Crematorium on Tuesday 11th April at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please with donations to Teme Wheels and St. Michaels Village Hall. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

RYDER Jean

Of Tenbury Wells. Unexpectedly but peacefully at home on 13th March 2023, aged 77 years. A much-loved wife of the late Bert, mother to Marie and Wayne and the late Stephen, mother-in-law to Andy, Nanny to Luke, Kyle and Freya, and a much-loved sister and auntie who will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service at St. Mary’s Church, Tenbury Wells on Thursday 6th April at 11 a.m. Followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Jean will be given to Tenbury Hospital League of Friends. Enquiries to A. H. Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8BH. (Tel. 01584 810281)

SIMPSON Patricia Lilian (Pat)

Of Farden, passed away peacefully on 20th March 2023, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Roy, cherished mum of Mark and Sharon, adored nanny of Hollie, James, Grace and Lauren, great nanny of Archie and lovingly remembered by Simon, Elaine and Dale. Pat will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

A service of thanksgiving for Pat’s life will take place at Wyre Forest Crematorium on Thursday 20th April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Kind donations received in Pat’s memory will be given to Midlands Air Ambulance. All enquiries please to: Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow SY8 1ND. 01584 879035

SMITH Alan

Of Tenbury Wells, passed away suddenly but peacefully on 17th March, 2023. Aged 70 years. Much loved and will be sadly missed by all his family.

Funeral and cremation service at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 14th April, 2023 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Alan will be given to Alzheimer’s UK. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

TRIGG Zena Mary (Francis)

Of Shelsley Beauchamp. Passed away peacefully on 3rd March, 2023 aged 84 years at home with her loving son Paul.

Funeral service and burial will take place at St. James the Great Church, Pensax on Monday 3rd April, 2023 at 11 a.m. Flowers are welcome or donations if desired to Dementia UK c/o A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281.