Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, August 3

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AUSTIN Patricia Margaret (Tricia)

Of Dinedor Peacefully passed away at home on July 23, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Nick and loving stepmother to Chris.

Tricia’s funeral service will be held at Humber Woodland of Remembrance on Monday August 14, 2023 at 12 noon. Donations given in Tricia’s memory will be for Cancer Research UK and may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

BAYLISS Ray James

Unexpectedly passed away at Hereford Hospital on July 27, aged 75. Beloved husband of the late Linda, much-loved dad to Samantha, Michael and Victoria and a loving grandad. Ray will be missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at St Paul’s Church, Tupsley on Friday August 18 at 1.15pm followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only, however donations if desired for Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465.

BENNETT Brian John

Of Hereford. Passed away peacefully at home on July 2, aged 89 years. A true friend who will be sadly missed.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday, August 8 at 10.15am. All enquiries to SA Evans, 23-24 Gaol Street, Hereford, HR1 2HU Tel: 01432 598991.

BROWN Anthony Edward (Tony)

Passed away peacefully at home, after a short illness, with his family by his side on Wednesday July 26. Beloved husband to Barbro, adored father to Martin and Annika, dear father-in-law to James, and a much-loved grandfather to Ronja. A true country gentleman and fixer of everything, he was a dear friend to many, who will be greatly missed by all and treasured forever.

A funeral service will be held at St James the Great Church, Cradley, near Malvern, on Wednesday August 23 at 12 noon. Family flowers only, with donations if desired, to the following charities: Leukaemia & Myeloma Research and Dignity in Dying.

CLEWER Harold George

Pharmacist of Leominster. Passed away peacefully at home on July 22 2023 surrounded by loved ones, aged 91 years.

A service of thanksgiving for his life will take place at Leominster Priory Church on Monday August 14 at 12.30pm. All welcome. A private burial will take place afterwards. Flowers or donations to The Priory, Leominster. Further details are available from Leominster Funeralcare. Tel: 01568 612225.

COOK Marilyn

Died peacefully surrounded by her family on July 25 aged 84 years. A much-loved mum to Maria, John and Carron, a dearly loved nan to Mitchel, Louis and Chloe. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday August 25 2023 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to St Michael’s Hospice. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

DAVIES Dorothy (Brenda) (née Jackson)

We are broken beyond words to announce the passing on July 28 of our Guardian Angel, aged 83 years. She sadly passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Devoted wife to Les, mum to Caroline and Linda, and a much-loved mother-in-law, nan, and great-nanny Skip. Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday August 24 2023 at 12.15pm. Her wish was for family flowers only, but donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice and Marie Curie who cared for her with dignity, care, and compassion. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

DAVIES Joan Eileen

Of Leominster. Passed away peacefully at home on July 26, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Lawson. Loving mother of Pauline and Martin. Much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

The funeral service will take place at Leominster Priory Church on Tuesday August 15 at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Leominster Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Crohn’s and Colitis UK. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225.

DRAYCOTT Eleanor Anne

Of Charlbury, Oxfordshire Sadly passed away at The John Radcliffe Hospital surrounded by her family on July 24, aged 38 years. Beloved daughter of Terry and Gill and loving fiancé to Tom.

Eleanor’s funeral will be a private, family only service and interment at St Mary’s, Kentchurch. A memorial service will be held in Oxfordshire in early September. Donations, if desired, given in Eleanor’s memory will be for Sobell House Hospice and may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

ELLIS Robert (Bob)

Of Hereford passed away peacefully on July 19 aged 80 years. Bob was father to Nikki and Janine, gramps to Jamie, Jacob and Toby. Now reunited with his beloved Chris. Bob will be missed by his family, friends and Wye Valley Brewery.

The funeral service will take place on Monday August 7 at 10.15am at Hereford Crematorium. Dress code to reflect Bob’s love of rock music! Afterwards at The Golden Cross Inn in Sutton St Nicholas. Family flowers only.

EVANS George

Of Belmont. Formerly of Burghill. Sadly passed away on July 19 aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Beryl. He will be very sadly missed by all his family, friends and all who knew him.

Funeral service will be held at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Burghill, on Monday August 14 2023 at 1:00pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice and the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

FREEMAN Margaret Maggie (nee Deykes)

Of Newent. Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Friday July 14, aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife, mother and sister.

Funeral service at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday August 15 at 2.15pm. Family Flowers only, donations in Maggies memory for Great Oaks Hospice, may be left in the box at the crematorium or sent c/o John Hall Funeral Directors, Churcham, Gloucester GL2 8AS. All enquiries tel. 01452 750489.

GOODE Margaret Hazel (nee Mokler)

Of Eardisley. Passed away peacefully on July 29, after a short illness. Much-loved mother, wife, granny, sister, aunt, great aunt and dear friend to many. Margaret will be missed by all who knew her, including former staff and pupils from St. Paul’s School, Tupsley.

Funeral arrangements to follow. Donations if desired to https://www.macmillan.org.uk

HARPER Samantha Lindsey

It is with much sadness that Sam’s family announce her passing on July 19 aged 50 years. Much-loved and devoted wife of Deron, a loving mum to Thomas, Daniel and Robert. An adored nan to George, Louis, Harry and Eleanor. She will be forever loved and missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday August 9 2023 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations received in memory of Sam are for St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

HYDE Eric James

Of Ivington. Sadly passed away on Monday July 17 aged 78 years. Loving husband of Pauline and father of Stephanie and Beverley.

A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held at the Church of St John, Ivington at 2pm on Thursday August 10 2023. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to We Are Farming Minds or Dementia UK Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services, 19 Broad Street, Leominster, HR6 8BT Tel: 01568 250030.

JASPER Audrey Vera (Nee Price)

Of Madley (late of Pandy) Sadly passed away at Hampton Grange Nursing Home on July 27 2023, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Len. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be greatly missed.

Audrey’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday August 16 2023 at 11.15am. Donations given in Audrey’s memory will be for Dementia UK which may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

LLOYD Peter

Peacefully passed away at Gwen Walford House Nursing Home on July 4 2023. Beloved husband of Daphne and a great friend to many.

Funeral service will take place at St Andrews Church, Moreton-on-Lugg on Monday August 21 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Andrews Church. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers 01432 272465.

MORGAN Clive Alfred Clive Morgan 

Of Abergavenny, formerly of Monmouth, died peacefully on July 14 2023, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Liz, devoted father to Paul and Ian, caring brother to Josephine and Christopher, father-in law to Sara, and loving grandfather to Lola and Ottalie.

A keen Hereford football fan - a regular in the Len Weston Terrace at Edgar Street for six decades; a former footballer with Redbrook Rovers and a cricketer at Rockfield and Monmouth. Clive travelled around farms as an agricultural sales representative for Arthur Griffiths Farm Supplies and later worked at Natural Animal Feeds. Clive will be missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of Clive’s life for family and friends will take place at Gwent Crematorium Chapel in Cwmbran on Monday August 14 at 2.30pm. Dress code: smart/casual - no need to wear black! No flowers, please. Reception at The Clytha Arms near Abergavenny from 3.30pm. Donations, if desired, to Velindre Cancer Centre and St David’s Hospice Care. All enquiries: TJ Thomas and Sons on 01495 303273.

PHILLIPS June

Passed away peacefully on Saturday July 22 aged 68 Years. A loving wife of the late John Phillips, much-loved Mum to Robert, Chris and Joanne also nanny to her seven precious grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at Kingstone Church on Wednesday August 9 at 11am followed by interment. Family flowers only, donations if desired for St. Michael’s Hospice may be sent to S.A.Evans 23-24 Gaol Street Hereford 01432 273736.

RICKETTS Richard (Rich)

Passed away peacefully on Thursday July 20 2023 after a short illness aged 74 years. Partner to Val. A loving dad, grandad and great-grandad, he will be sadly missed by all his wider family and many friends.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday August 12 at 10.00am. 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.

SOUTHALL Jill Mary

Of Fromes Hill. Passed away peacefully, following a short illness, on July 21 2023, aged 85 years.

Private cremation. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Bishops Frome on Wednesday, August 16 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation and Friends of Frome Churches. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH. Tel: 01885 489900.