Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, January 11

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ADDIS Norman George

Formerly of Elite Plastics Ltd, Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital surrounded by his family on 2nd January 2024, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Dawn. Loving dad to Jane and Jeremy and respected father-in-law. A precious ‘Lalo’ to six grandchildren and much-loved brother to Sarah.

Norman’s funeral service will take place at Salem Baptist Chapel, Longtown on Saturday 27th January, 2024 at 11:00am. Family flowers only, please. Donations given in Norman’s memory will be for The Little Princess Trust and may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

ADDIS John Richard James

Sadly passed away on 23rd December 2023, aged 97. Deeply missed by all the family. The family would like to thank falls responders, paramedics, and hospital staff.

Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, 4.15pm at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to Special Care Baby Unit, Hereford County Hospital. For all enquiries please contact Co-op Hereford on 01432 376865.

BARNETT Joyce Lovain

Sadly passed away on 24th December 2023 aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Funeral service will be held at St Bartholomew’s Church, Holmer, on Friday 19th January 2024 at 1:30pm. Flowers welcome. Donations if desired to Wykenhurst Residential Home. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

BURBIDGE Kathleen Mary

Died 3rd January 2024 at Hereford Hospital aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Pat, loving mother of Kathryn, Fiona, Nicola, John and Caroline. Much loved Grandma to Aaron, Freya, Lily, Imogen, Lottie, Lucas, James, Joseph, Joshua, Sophie, Matthew, Lewis and Adam.

Kath’s funeral service will take place at Belmont Abbey on Friday 19th January 2024 at 11.00am followed by interment. No black ties by request. Flowers welcome or donations to Alzheimer’s Society All enquiries to Cathedral Funeral Services Telephone: 01432 340777

CORBETT Stanley

Passed away peacefully on 3rd January 2024, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Eileen, a much loved stepfather, grandad and great-grandad. He will be sadly missed by all.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 at 4.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Kidney Research. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

DAVIES Valerie Ann Porter

Passed away peacefully at Leominster Community Hospital, on Friday 29th December 2023 aged 82 years. She will be greatly missed by her husband Alwyn and all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Friday 2nd February 2024 at Hereford Crematorium at 1:15 pm followed by committal. Family have requested, that any donations be made to Battersea Dogs Home and The Injured Jockey’s Fund, two organisations that Valerie would have been keen to support. Enquiries to R.W. Mann and Son Funeral Directors, Tel:-01568 612358.

DAVIES Veronica Merle (Merle)

Of Bush Bank. Peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side on 24th December 2023, aged 84. Beloved wife of the late Roy Davies. Much-loved mum to Allison and Claire. Loving nan to Stuart, Matthew, Amy, Amanda and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 26th January 2024 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only however donations if desired for Memorial Bench for Merle and Roy may be sent to Bayley Brothers or left in the donation box at the service. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. Tel: 01432 272465.

DENYAR John O 

6th April 1937 - 27th December 2023. Sadly passed away peacefully at Forbury Residential Home, aged 86 years.

A private family service will be held. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH

EVANS Margaret Jane (Megan)

Sadly passed away on 21st December 2023 aged 87 years. Beloved wife of George. Much-loved mother of Julie and Rob.

Funeral service will be held at St Martin’s Church, Hereford, on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 at 12:00pm followed by a committal service at Hereford Crematorium at 1:15pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Dementia UK. Donations may be made online via: meganevans19362023.muchloved.com Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

GODWIN Myra I.B.

30th April 1932 to 28th December 2023. The widow of the late Raymond Godwin, both of Foxley Farm. Died after a short illness at Worcester Royal Hospital. Remembered by her family and community in Worcestershire and Somerset.

Church burial service at Mamble Church 17th of January at 12 noon. Charitable giving to the Save the Children Fund and Mamble Church. Enquiries to A.H. Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281.

GRAY Norma

Peacefully at Cramlington Hospital, Northumberland on 6th January after a short illness. Wife of the late John, mum to Lindsay, Beverley and Martin and lovely popa to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral to be arranged, enquiries to Co op funeral care, Tweedmouth, Berwick upon Tweed.

GUMMER Christina Louise (Tina)

Passed away peacefully on 17th December 2023 aged 74 years Devoted wife, mum and nanny, Tina will be missed by all of her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place on Monday 15th January 2024 10.15am at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers are requested for St Michael’s Hospice. Funeral attire is not necessary, for any further details please contact Abbotsfield Funeral Directors 01432 356445

HANCOCK Revd Frances Margaret

Died peacefully at Brockington House Care Home, Hereford, on 24th December 2023. Mother to Paul (d.), Mark and Robert, widow of Peter. She will be much missed by family and friends.

Service of thanksgiving to be held at Hereford Cathedral, on 2nd February at 2pm. All are welcome (a family-only cremation will take place that morning). Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Hereford Cathedral, to Oxfam, or to Tibet Relief Fund, either direct or via https://franceshancock.muchloved.com/

JAMIESON Angus

Born June 23rd 1943, in Glasgow. Died December 30th 2023, in Hereford, where he had lived for over 40 years. Proud Scotsman, architect and cigar smoker. He will be sorely missed by his children Katie and Fraser, his five grandchildren and his many friends and family far and wide.

The funeral will be held in Fownhope Parish Church at 11.30am on Wednesday 17th January.

JENKINS Lloyd John

Peacefully passed away at home on Monday 25th December 2023 aged 70 years. A much-loved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend to many.

Funeral Service will take place at the Church of St John, Ivington at 12noon on Saturday 13th January 2024. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michaels Hospice (Hospice at Home Team). All enquiries to: Oak Tree Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors Leominster 01568 250030 Eardisley/Kington 01544 327829

JONES Janet (Jan) 

Passed away after a short illness at Hereford County Hospital, on 24th December 2023, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of Tom for 61 years, much-loved auntie and great-auntie and dearly loved sister to the late Margaret. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday 20th January 2024 at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired, will go to St Michael’s Hospice and National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS). For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH.

KNIGHTS Anthony Esmond (Tony) 

30th October 1931 - 16th December 2023 Passed away aged 92 Years. Beloved husband of the late Jean, loving father to Geoffrey and Peter, father-in-law to Lorraine and Sharon, and a friend to many.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 19th January 2024 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired, will go to The Air Ambulance. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH

LAWRENCE Beryl

Passed away peacefully on 1st January 2024 at Hereford County Hospital, aged 81. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Lawrence, loving mother of Ian and Neil, mother-in-law to Leanne and Jacqui, nan to Rebecca and Craig, ‘Nanny Beryl’ to Ieuan and dear sister to Janet. Always a warm heart and a kind smile.

Private cremation. Donations to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

LEMON David William

Peacefully passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital after a short illness on Thursday 21st December. Loving husband, father and brother to Wendy, James and Shirley.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 26th January at 11:15. Family flowers only but if desired, donations to the Midlands Air Ambulance.

MALCOMSON Margaret Elizabeth

Passed away peacefully at Hereford Hospital on Friday 22nd December 2023 aged 93 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 16th January 2024 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired will go to Diabetic Society/Air Ambulance/Lifeboat Association there will be a donations box in the chapel. Enquiries to R.W. Mann & Son Funeral Directors, Tel:- 01568 612358

DAVIES Christine

Of Belmont, Hereford. Passed away suddenly on 17th December aged 62. Loving wife of Robin, much-loved mum of Becky, dearly loved nanny of Ruben and Oscar and a cherished sister to Debby and Gary.

Funeral service at St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye on Thursday 25th January at 2.15pm followed by private family cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice may be given as you leave the church or sent C/o John Hall Funeral Directors, Churcham, Gloucester GL2 8AS. All enquiries please Tel. 01452 750489.

PARRY Margaret (Peggy) 

7th December 1927 - 3rd December 2023. Passed away peacefully at Gwen Walford Nursing Home, aged 95 years. Ron’s wife for 58 years, mother to Marcella, Clive, Claire, Martin and Julian and friend to many.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 22nd January 2024 at 10:15am. Flowers welcome. Donations if so desired, will go to St Michael’s Hospice. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH

PHILLIPS Patricia Mary

31st July 1935 - 21st December 2023. Passed away peacefully, aged 88 years. Loving wife of the late Bill Phillips, mother to Jane and Jacqui, grandmother to Adam, Daniel, Joseph, Matthew and Chloe, great-grandmother to Amelia, Sebastian, Tobias, Noah and Josiah and friend to many.

The funeral will take place at Holmer Church on Friday 26th January 2024 at 1:30pm, followed by a private cremation at Hereford Crematorium Chapel. Flowers welcome. Donations if so desired, will go to The Macular Disease Society. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH

PROSSER Paul John

From Hereford, passed away peacefully on 28th December 2023 at Oaklands aged 73 years. Eldest son of the late Gerald and Sylvia Prosser, brother to Marie, Stephen, and Michael.

Funeral to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 19th January at 2:15pm Donations, if desired, will be gratefully received for St Michaels Hospice

ROWE Carol Ann

Passed away peacefully at Leominster Care Home, on Thursday 21st December 2023 aged 79 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Thursday 25th January 2024 at Hereford Crematorium at 12.15pm. Enquiries to R.W Mann Funeral Directors Tel:- 01568 612 358.

SHEERS Margaret Rose (Newman)

Of Luston, Leominster. Passed away unexpectedly on the 22nd December 2023 at home, aged 88 years. Devoted wife to Derek. Dearly loved mother to Maria, Nigel and Ian, and mother-in-law to Den, Lesley and Karen. A treasured grandmother and great-grandmother.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 22nd January at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the RSPCA. Dark coloured clothing not necessary. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225.

WILLIAMS Margery (Ann) 

13th January 1951 - 23rd December 2023. Formerly of Hopleys Green Farm, Woonton. Ann passed away peacefully at Bromyard Community Hospital, aged 72 years. Beloved wife of the late Tony, loving mother to Andrew, and a wonderful friend to many.

The funeral service will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Almeley on Thursday 18th January 2024 at 12noon, followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ann are invited for Almeley Church and Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

WILLÉ Mair Brunt

Passed away peacefully on 28th December 2023, aged 88 years. Wife of the late Dr Richard Willé, mother of Siân and David, and grandmother of Ian. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 22nd January 2024 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

WOOLES Irene

Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Worcester Royal Hospital on Saturday 23rd December 2023, aged 90 years. Loving mother of Anne, John and Andrew, also a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 16th January at 10.15 am. At the family’s request please refrain from wearing black. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired for the RSPCA may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.