Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, May 11

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COX Edward (Ted)

Passed away peacefully at his home on 3rd of May 2023 aged 95 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 24th May 2023 at 1.15pm. Family would like donations to St. Michael’s Hospice there will be a donations box in the chapel.

DAVIES Pamela Jean (Pam)

Of Lyde, Hereford. Passed away on Thursday 20th April 2023 with her family at her side aged 78 years. Loving wife to Ron, devoted mother to Vicki and Scott, mother-in-law to Tracey, sister to Valerie and sister-in-law to Ruth and Bill.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 18th May at 11.15am. No black by request please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Echo may be left at the service or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

DIPLOCK Stuart

Of Cradley. Passed away suddenly on April 21st 2023, aged 72 years. A much-loved husband, father and grandfather who will be very sadly missed.

The funeral service will take place at St. James the Great Church, Cradley on Wednesday, May 24th at 3.00pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be shared between the British Heart Foundation and St. Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900)

DRAPER Brian

Of Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 20th April, 2023, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Pat, much loved by Peter and Jo his son and daughter, and by his grandchildren James, Bryony, Tasha, Lucy and Cara and also proud great-grandad to Toby.

The funeral service will be held at Belmont Abbey on Friday 26th May at 12 noon, followed by interment. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR40HH 01432 272465

EVANS JOAN (nee Manning)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 30th April 2023 surrounded by her family. Aged 89 years. Devoted wife of the late Lacy, dearly loved mother, nanny and sister. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 26th May 2023 at 2.15 pm. Family flowers or donations if desired to Alzheimers Society. For further information please contact Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors, Westfaling Street, Hereford (01432) 818093

HALE Robert “Bob”

Of Ledbury Passed away peacefully at Hereford Hospital on 3rd May 2023 aged 81 years. A beloved husband of Val, dearly loved father to Andrew, Matthew and Catherine, father-in-law to Mark, treasured grandfather to Charlotte, Lydia, Felicity, Luke, Pippa, William and Oliver and a much-loved brother to Barb and Sue. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A private family cremation will take place followed by a service at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Ledbury on Wednesday, 24th May at 12:30 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK or Dementia UK may be sent directly to the charity or placed on the plate at the service. All enquiries to Ledbury Funeralcare (Hawcutt), Hawcutt House, Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AA. Telephone: 01531 632084

HAMILTON Eileen Mary

5th July 1931 - 1st May 2023. Passed away peacefully at Sefton Hall Care Home, Dawlish, Devon. Loving wife of late husband Kenneth. Mother of Susan and David and late Philip.

Service of remembrance to be at the Baptist Church, Hind Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ139HT, on Monday 22nd May 2023 at 2pm. Please wear a splash of colour. No flowers please, however donations if desired made payable to ‘The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team’ c/o Coombes Funeral Directors, 73 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ139AB.

HANFORD Vivien

Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on the 3rd May. Dearly loved wife of Frank, mother, grandma and great-grandma. Sadly missed by family and friends.

Memorial service to be held at 4pm on the 26th May at Holmer Church. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice or Holmer Church, may be sent to Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 01432 272465.

HOLLOWAY David Roy

Passed away at home in “Churchfields” on 3rd May 2023 aged 79 years. Cherished husband of Ann, beloved father of Greta and son-in-law Ben, much loved Grandad of Oliver and Grace.

Funeral service on Friday 26th May 2023 - 12 noon at All Saints Church, Shelsley Beauchamp followed by the committal in the churchyard. Family flowers only and donations, if desired, to St Richards Hospice and All Saints Church

JONES Kenneth Pryce

Of Leominster Passed away peacefully on Saturday 29th April 2023 aged 77 years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 16th May 2023 at 10.15am. Donations if desired for St. Michaels Hospice. All enquiries to R W Mann & Son, 4 New Street, Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8DP. 01568 612258.

MACGREGOR John Patrick

Of Hereford died peacefully on 22nd April 2023 aged 81 years. Much loved Husband, Father, Father in Law and Grandfather.

Funeral service will be held at St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Broad Street, Hereford on 19th May 2023 at 1.00pm followed by burial at Belmont Abbey at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, if desired please give donations to lifecharity.org.uk All enquiries to Cathedral Funeral Services, 55 St. Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JQ. Tel: 01432 340777

MASTERS Robert (Bob)

Passed away on Sunday 23rd April, aged 92. Beloved husband of the late Marion. Adored Father to Lisa and Kim. Cherished grandpa to Olivia. Known as Bobby to those who followed Hereford United Football Club, for whom he played between 1955 and 1963.

His funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 17th May at 12.15 pm. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to ‘Yeleni Therapy and Support’ and may be sent to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford. HR4 OHH. Tel. 01432-272465

O’HAGAN Cormac (Con)

26th October 1939 – 28th April Passed away, aged 83 Years.

Funeral service to be held at St Mary’s Church, Cusop, on Friday 19th May 2023 at 1pm. Flowers welcome. Donations if desired to go towards a memorial bench at St Mary’s Church, Cusop. c/o CC James Funeral Directors, Hengardd, Pontithel, Brecon, LD3 0SA www.CCJames.co.uk 01497847410 info@ccjames.co.uk

PASSEY Brian C

It is with profound sadness that the family of Brian Passey announces his peaceful passing following a brief illness, on Sunday 23rd April 2023, aged 69.

A celebration of Brian’s life to take place at St. Peter’s Church, Martley at 11:00am on Friday 19th May. Family flowers only, by request, with donations if desired to Ombersley Medical Centre via Emma Bouston Funeral Services of Bromyard or at the church service. Brian shall be eternally loved, deeply respected, and sadly missed by all his family, friends, colleagues, and loyal clients of his hospitality business ‘Occasions by Passey’.

RAWLINGS John William

Of Tenbury Wells. Passed away peacefully on 21st April, 2023. Aged 79 years. Loving Dad to Tom, Step Dad to James and Damian and much loved Grandad of Jovi and Ozzy. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Private cremation will take place followed by a service of thanksgiving at St. Mary’s Church, Tenbury Wells on Thursday 18th May, 2023 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations received in memory of John will be given to Parkinson’s UK. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

ROBERTS Donald John

8/4/1938-25/4/2023. Sadly missed by wife Sandra and all his family.

Memorial service will take place Thursday 25th May 2023 12:30pm, St Michael’s Church, Edwyn Ralph with refreshments at Edwyn Ralph Village Hall. If you would like to pay your respects, you are most welcome. No flowers, donations to St Michael’s please.

RUMBOLD Roger William

Peacefully passed away on 22nd April 2023, aged 91 years, at Broomy Hill Nursing Home. Husband of the late Patricia Ann Rumbold, beloved dad to Anne, Grandad to Liam and Joanna, great-grandad to Goldie. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 19th May at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired are to benefit British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors, Telephone: 01432 273736.

STEPHENSON Gill

Of Moor Farm, Hereford. Peacefully passed away on Friday 14th April 2023 aged 76 years. Loving wife of Des, beloved Mum to Shaun and Samantha, devoted gran to Elliot, Charlot, Kathryn, Alex and Finlay.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 19th May at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for The Cats Protection League may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

TISDALE Frederick Robert (Fred)

Passed away peacefully at home with his family around him on 19th April 2023, aged 89 years. He will be missed by so many.

Funeral service will take place at The Priory Church on Friday 19th May 2023 at 1pm followed by the Committal at Leominster Cemetery. All flowers welcome.

WILLIAMS Brian L

Passed peacefully at home on 18th April 2023. Father to Andrew and Jane, Beloved husband to the late Mary. Grandpa to Poppy and Thomas. Much loved and sadly missed by all family and friends.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 24th May at 11.15am Family flowers only, Donations if desired to Prostate Cancer UK. All enquiries to Shayne Hogg Tel no 01432 341871

ELLIS Mathew (Mick) Williams

Of Mitchel Troy Common. Peacefully passed away at home after a short illness on 25th April, aged 86 years. Devoted husband of the late Grace, much loved dad of Steven, Gillian, Alyson, Kathryn and Jonathan and a treasured grandad Mick, great-grandad and great-great grandad who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service at St Michael and All Angels Church, Mitchel Troy on Thursday 25th May at 11:00 am followed by committal at The Forest of Dean Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. If desired, donations in memory of Mick for St David’s Hospice Care may be placed in the donations box at the church, given online at www.ernest-heal.co.uk or sent to Ernest Heal & Sons Funeral Directors, Chippenham Funeral Home, Howells Place, Monmouth, NP25 3ED. (Please make cheques payable to Ernest Heal & Sons Donations Account).