Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, November 16

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BARDOT Geraldine May

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on 27th October 2023 aged 78 years. Devoted wife to the late Michael. Treasured mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and best friend to many.

Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 28th November 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. Tel. 01432376865.

BEVAN Francis Ivor (Ivor) 

Of New House Farm and Weston Hall Farm. Passed away peacefully at home on 4th November 2023 aged 88 years. Much-loved husband of Peggy, father of Robert and James, father-in-law of Paula and Bridgette. Loving grandad and great-grandad. Dear brother of Mary and the late Dennis.

Funeral service to be held at The Church of St Lawrence, Weston-under-Penyard on Thursday 30th November at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations for Weston-under-Penyard PCC, Lea PCC, or West Midlands Air Ambulance may be sent to William Bevan Funeral Directors, 16 Old Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5JG. Telephone: 01989 562092 (kindly make cheques payable to the charity).

BOX William Leslie (Bill)

Of Madley. Sadly, but peacefully passed away on Friday 3rd November 2023 aged 82 years with his family around him. Beloved husband to the late Margot, dad to Alan, Caroline, Sharon, Adam and the late Mark. Bill was a grandad, great-grandpa and a friend to many who will be sadly missed by all.

Bill’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 28th November 2023 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to RSPCA and St Michael’s Hospice c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH Tel 01981 257203

ELLIS Doreen Elizabeth

Sadly passed away at home on 3rd November 2023 aged 87. Beloved wife of the late Larry. Much-loved mother of Jackie and Martin. Much-loved granny and great-granny.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 23rd November 2023 at 4:15pm. Donations in lieu of flowers are for St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

EVANS Barbara Jane (nee Davies)

28.10.1933 - 7.11.2023. Loving wife of late Peter. Mother to Michelle and late Rolfe (Rocky). Nanny to Rebecca, Matthew, Jonathan and Oliver. Barb will be sadly missed.

Memorial celebration to be arranged at a later date. R. I. P.

EVANS Billy Donald

Passed away on 26th October 2023, at home aged 33 years. A treasured son, brother, and uncle.

Funeral Service to take place at St. Mary’s Church, Humber on Friday 17th November at 10:30am followed by a burial at Humber Woodland. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Midland Air Ambulance and The Cart Shed Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 49 Eign Gate, Hereford HR4 0AB 01432376865

FRANCIS Ernest Leonard (Ernie) 

Formerly of Garway Court. Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on 2nd November 2023, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Carol and John, and father-in-law to Clare. Much-loved grandad to Carrie, Daniel and Matthew and great-grandad to Ollie, Albie, Dougie and Bonnie.

Ernie’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday 2nd December 2023 for immediate family, followed later that day with a service of Thanksgiving at St Michael’s Church, Garway, at 2:00pm where everyone is welcome to attend. Family flowers only, please. Donations given in Ernie’s memory will be for We Are Farming Minds and Garway PCC which may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

GRIFFITHS Michael John Francis (Mike)

Of Rockfield, Monmouth (formerly of The Reading Room, Wormelow). Peacefully passed away on Thursday 2nd November 2023, aged 67 years. Much loved husband of Linda, best friend of Flo the dog, little brother of Sue, Mo and Di, and a beloved uncle and great-uncle,  who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service at St David’s Church, Much Dewchurch, on Thursday 23rd November at 2:00 pm, followed by burial in the churchyard. By request family flowers only. If desired donations in memory of Mike for The Injured Jockeys Fund may be given online at www.ernest-heal.co.uk, placed in the donations box at the church 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)

HOGG Diana May

Formerly from Manchester. Passed away peacefully at Wykenhurst on 13th October 2023 aged 84 years, she will be greatly missed by Tim and Gloria.

Funeral service will take place on the 20th November 2023 at 10am at Holy Trinity Church followed by interment at Humber Wood. Enquires to S.A. Evans Funeral Directors 23-24 Gaol Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2HU. Tel:- 01432 273736.

JONES George Llewellyn

Of Rowlestone Park Farm. Passed away peacefully on 1st November 2023 aged 80 years Beloved husband to Sue, dad to Julie and Sarah, a grandad, great-grandad and brother. A friend to many and will be sadly missed by all.

George’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 24th November 2023 at 3.15pm Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to British Heart Foundation, c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH Tel: 01981 257203

LANG Margaret

Passed away peacefully at West Eaton Nursing Home on Sunday 29th October 2023, aged 74 years. A loving mother, nan, great-nan, and mother-in-law, and a caring sister, sister-in-law, and aunty.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 24th November 2023 at 11.15am. Family flowers only, Donations if desired will be given to West Eaton Nursing Home. For further information please contact: Oak Tree Funeral Services Independent Family Funeral Directors Leominster: 01568 250030 Eardisley/Kington: 01544 327829

MILLS Rees

Sadly slipped peacefully away Thursday 2nd November, aged 94. Beloved father of Lesley and Peta, grandfather of Stevie, Harry and Stuart, great-grandfather to Chloe, Bethany, Ted, Emilia, Liam and Elijah.

Funeral to be held on Wednesday 22nd November, 13:30 at Holy Trinity Church, Bell Lane, Minchinhampton, Stroud, GL6 9BP. Family flowers only, donations are being collected for Alzheimer’s UK and can be sent c/o Philip Ford & Son 01453 763592

MORGAN Maureen Ann (Mo) 

Formerly of Upper Stocks Woonton. Sadly passed away on the 4th November 2023 aged 82 years. Loving wife of the late William (Trevor). Much-loved mother of Susan, Christopher, Richard and Colin, adored mother-in-law, and beloved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Almeley on the 28th November 2023 at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

MUDGE Norma

Passed away peacefully at Hampton Grange Nursing Home on Sunday, 5 November 2023. Beloved wife of Ron and adored mother of Simon and Jonathan. Much-loved nana to Christopher, Freddie and Benjamin.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday, 28th November 2023 at 2.15 pm. Family flowers only and any kind donations to St Michael’s Hospice, Bartestree.

OWEN Desmond Dennis (Des)

Passed away on 26th October 2023 aged 54 years.

Des’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday 21st November 2023 at Dulas churchyard, Dulas, for 2.00pm, followed by burial. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to “British Heart Foundation” c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH Tel: 01981 257203.

ROBERTSHAW Maureen Margaret (Mo) 

Formerly of Wellington. Sadly passed away on 6th November 2023 aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Derek. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 29th November 2023 at 11:15am. Colourful attire is kindly requested to be worn. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Dementia UK. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

SHAKESPEARE Thomas Clive (Clive)

Passed away at his home in Hope Bagot on Sunday, November 5, 2023, aged 83 years. Clive will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Private funeral, as per Clive’s wishes. Kind donations in Clive’s memory will be greatly appreciated for the Midlands Air Ambulance and can be sent via the Funeral Director. All enquiries please to Graham Heiron Funeral Director Bromfield, Tel: 01584 856273

WHEELER Victoria Isobel

Passed away at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham on 15th October 2023, aged 25.

Funeral Service to take place at St Lawrence Church, Canon Pyon, Hereford, HR4 8PD on Wednesday 22nd November at 11:00am. Donations for St Lawrence Church & Cotswold Sheep Society can be sent c/o W. S. Trenhaile Funeral Directors, Apostle House, 175 London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6HN.