Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, January 18

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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.

ARNOLD Noel

Formerly of E.N & E Arnold Funeral Directors. Peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family on Tuesday 9th January 2024, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Tooty. Loving father of Philip, Christine and Jennifer and a much-loved grandfather and great-grandfather.

A service of thanksgiving to celebrate Noel’s life will be held at St Mary’s Church, Tyberton on Saturday 3rd February 2024 at 2:00pm. No black necessary. Family flowers only. Donations given in Noel’s Memory will be shared between Preston-on-Wye Village Hall and Tyberton Church (please make cheques payable to Vicar and Church Wardens Of Tyberton) which may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

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

BELL Neil

Sadly passed away on 4th January 2024 aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Tina. Much-loved father of Louise and Neil James, brother of Tim. Loving grandfather to Michael, Joel, Zoe and Bethany.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 29th January 2024 at 2:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Parkinsons UK. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

BUFTON Madeline Carol

Passed away peacefully at Hampton Grange Nursing Home on Friday 29th December 2023 aged 78 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 31st January 2024 at Hereford Crematorium at 10.15. There will be a memorial service at Docklow Church after, followed by light refreshments at the Kings Head in Docklow. All enquires to R.W. Mann & Son Funeral Directors, Tel:- 01568 612358

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.

CUMMINS Jeremy Seaton (Jerry)

Of Whitbourne. Passed away peacefully at home, on 14th January 2024, aged 85 years. Husband of the late Wendy. Dad to Caroline and Robert, grandpa to Rebecca, Daniel, Kenny and Maisie. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

The funeral service will take place at St John the Baptist Church, Whitbourne on Friday 26th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for St. John the Baptist Church and Parkinson’s UK. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900)

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.

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 should be made to, Battersea Dogs Home, London 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.

ELLISS Pamela Jean

Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on Saturday 30th December 2023 aged 77 Years. A much-loved wife of Norm and beloved mother to Rob, also a much-loved aunt to Stephen, Jaqueline, and Theresa. Pam will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 at 2.15 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for St Michaels Hospice may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

EVANS Hilda Margaret (née Teague)

Passed away peacefully at Whitegates Care Home on 9th January 2024 aged 93 years. Formerly of 48 Bannut Tree, Bromyard. Wife of the late Jim Evans, mum to Zoe, mother-in-law to Andrew and Grandma to Daniel and Emily. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 9th February at 1.15pm. Black dress optional. Family flowers only please and donations if desired to Bromyard Christmas Lights. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

FISH James Eric

Sadly passed away on the 7th January 2024 aged 96 years. Loving husband of the late Rhoda. Much loved father of John, Peter, Tony and the late Joanne and beloved grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday the 31st January 2024 at 2:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

FISHER Doris Irene

Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on 4th January 2024, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Fisher. Loving mother to Suzanne, John and the late David. Much-loved nan to Jane and Nicholas, step nan to Kevin and Derek and great-grandmother to Emily, Natalie, Matt and Ollie.

The funeral service will take place at St. John’s Church, Pencombe on Saturday 27th January at 12noon, followed by interment at Pencombe Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for St. Michael’s Hospice at Home. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900)

GOODWIN Colin

Of Hindwell. Formerly of Upcott. Passed away on 28th December 2023 aged 86 years. Much-loved husband of Anne. Loving dad of John and Emma. Adored grandad to George. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Memorial service will take place at Old Radnor Church on Saturday 3rd February 2024 at 2pm Family Flowers Only. Donations, if desired to, RABI and Wales Air Ambulance For Further Information Please Contact A.W. Hughes & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

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 via https://franceshancock.muchloved.com/

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.

JONES Nigel Paul

Born in Burghill, Hereford. Passed away on 23rd December 2023, aged 73 years at the County Hospital Hereford.

A private family service will be held. He will be so sadly missed by all who loved him. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778.

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 Friday 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

LLEWELLYN Robyn

Sadly passed away peacefully at home, on 3rd January 2024, aged 72. Much-loved husband of Maureen, father and grandfather. Robyn will be missed by all.

A private family committal service will take place on Monday 29th January 2024, followed by a service of thanksgiving at 14:00 at St Cadoc’s Church, Llangattock Lingoed, Abergavenny, NP7 8RR, where everyone one will be most welcome. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired will be given to St David’s Hospice and Asthma and Lung UK charities. Further enquiries to Ted Williams & Sons. Abergavenny

LOWE Jean

Of Dilwyn. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 10th January 2024. Aged 91 years. Loving wife of Brian and mother of Anna.

Funeral service will take place at the church of St Mary, Dilwyn at 12 noon on Friday 26th January 2024. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Mary’s Church Dilwyn and St Mary’s Church of England School, Dilwyn. All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services Independent Family Funeral Directors Leominster: 01568 250030 Eardisley: 01544 327829

MASON William Thomas (Bill)

Of Wigmore, passed away peacefully at Kington Court, on 5th January, 2024 aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Vera, loving father to Brian and cherished grandad to Hannah.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 30th January, 2024 at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations received in memory of Bill will be given to “We are Farming Minds” Enquiries to A.H. Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

MOSES Edward Penry (Ted)

Passed away on 19th December 2023 aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Val. Much-loved dad of Lin, the late Les, Jill, Heather, Steve, Tina and Andy. Grandad and great-grandad.

Funeral service will be held at St Martin’s Church, Hereford, on Wednesday 24th January 2024 at 3:00pm, followed by committal at Hereford Crematorium at 4:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

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

POWELL Margaret Lilian

Passed away peacefully in Hereford Hospital on Saturday 6th January 2024, aged 75 years. Greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 24th January at 9.30 am. 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.

PRICE Elizabeth Mary (Betty) 

Formerly of Millbrook Cottage, Dorstone. Passed away peacefully at Weir Nursing Home on January 1st 2024 aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Dan, much-loved mum of Shirley and the late Patricia, mum-in-law of the late Emrys and Des, loved nan and great-nan.

Funeral service is to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are being gratefully accepted for Stroke Association c/o CC James Funeral Directors, Hengardd, Pontithel Brecon, LD3 0SA. Tel: 01497 847410

PROSSER Albert Stanley (Stan) 

Stan passed away peacefully at home on 31st December aged 87. Husband of the late Olwyn, father of Graham, Andrew and Stephen and friend to many.

Funeral to take place at Bodenham Church on Tuesday 6th February at 12.00pm, followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in Stan’s memory will be in favour of Parkinson’s UK. For further information, please contact RW Mann & Sons Funeral Directors.

REES Gillian Ann

Peacefully passed away at Hereford Hospital on 30th December 2023, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Nattie. Cherished mum to Darren, Cally and Tracey and a much-loved nan.

Funeral service will take place at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday 31st January 2024 at 1pm followed by Burial in Hereford Cemetery. Flowers welcome however donations for Alzheimer’s Society will be collected at the service. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH Tel: 01432 272465

ROBERTS Paul

Passed away at Stretton Nursing Home 3rd January, 2024 aged 74 years.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday, 29th January at 1.15pm. Donations if desired to the Stroke Association.

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

SMITH Sylvia Rosemary

Of Cross of The Tree Farm, Deerfold, formerly of Tenbury Wells. The beautiful, kind and caring mother, sister, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother died suddenly in Hereford Hospital on 25th December 2023, aged 78 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to be held at St. Mary’s Church, Burford on Tuesday 23rd January, 2024 at 11 a.m. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to Midlands Air Ambulance. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

WALKER Daphne Nell(nee Beaumont)

Of Leominster. Sadly, passed away at Hereford County Hospital on 21st December 2023, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Tony. Loving mum of Nicola, Anthea and Christopher. Nanny to Ross, Rebecca, Zoe, Beatrix and Edgar and also great-grandmother to Jayden, Jesse, Joel, Maddie and Otis.

The funeral service will take place at St Mary the Virgin Church, Hope Under Dinmore on Tuesday 30th January at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice and MS Society, All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225

WHITWELL Hazel Maud

Passed away peacefully at Ashdowne Care Home on 2nd January 2024 aged 88 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will take place on Friday 9th February 2024 at Yarpole Church at 2pm followed by the committal. Family flowers only, if desired donations will go to Rotary of Leominster. Enquiries to R.W.Mann Funeral Directors, Tel:- 01568 612 358.

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.