Former Herefordshire teacher among people mourned this week

Here are the death notices published in the Hereford Times on Thursday, March 28.

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BOTWOOD Brian Richard

Of Kingsland. Passed away on February, 26  2024 aged 66 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Thrombosis UK. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217; Presteigne: 01544 267778.

BARRATT Marlene Rosemary (nee Inight)

Passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 12th March 2024 aged 85 years. Loving wife of the late Sid Barratt, wonderful mother and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service will take place on Friday, April 12 12th, 2024 at 4.15pm at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations are welcomed for Macmillan and can be sent to Abbottsfield Funeral Directors 01432 356445. Reunited with with her soulmate Sid, celebrating 67 years of marriage on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Never spent an anniversary apart and never will. God bless Mum.

BRADLEY Michael James (Mike)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Devoted husband to the late Evelyn Barbara Bradley. Dearly loved father to Michael, Elizabeth, Gillian, Phillip and Robert and a very much loved grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. Funeral service took take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday, March 18 at 3.15pm. Donations if so desired are for West Midlands Air Ambulance or any enquiries please contact H. H. Handley Funeral Directors, 3 Little Hereford Street, Bromyard HR7 4DE (01885) 482216.

DAWE Ann

Formerly of Breinton. It is with great sadness that the family of Ann announce her passing on February 29, 2024. A memorial service will take place at St. Johns Methodist Church on Thursday, April 11,  2024 at 1pm. Donations if desired to Hillside Animal Sanctuary (Limited). C/O Bayley Brothers (01432) 272465

DUBBERLEY Clare Louise

Sadly passed away February 12, 2024 aged 58 years. Beloved wife of Nick. She will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Bredwardine on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the MS Society. Donations may be made online via claredubberley.muchloved.com Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

EVANS Michael Stuart

Of Leominster. Loving husband of Maureen; passed away suddenly on March 16, 2024. A private cremation has taken place. All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services, tel. 01568 250030.

EVANS Jean Barbara

Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024 aged 93 years. A much loved and devoted wife to the late Aubrey, a dearly loved mum to Graham, Gillian, Angela and Barbara, and a very special grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew her. The funeral service will take place at Bullinghope Church on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11.15am, followed by cremation at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The RNLI. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

FEREDAY Edwina “Ena”

Passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024 aged 86 years. Beloved wife to Stan. She will be missed by her families and friends. Funeral to be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday April 9 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will benefit St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Leominster co-op Funeralcare, 17, Drapers Lane, Leominster HR6 8ND. 01568 612 225.

GURNEY Nicholas John Charles

Passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024, aged 64 years. A much loved and devoted husband to Helen, a dear son of Terence and Esther, loving father to Georgina and Victoria and a dearly loved brother. He will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday, April 9 at 10.15am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to British Red Cross. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

JONES Bernard Harold

Of Newton, St Margarets. Sadly passed away at Brecon War Memorial Hospital on March 18, 2024, aged 89 years. Loving father of Lesley, Hilary and Chris and a much loved grandad to Annabel, Jessica, Jimmy, Regan, Hayden and Cian. A private cremation will take place. Everyone is welcome to attend a service of thanksgiving at Salem Baptist Chapel, Longtown on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity or Longtown Salem Baptist Church, which may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

LEA Myra Marina (nee Moss)

It is with great sadness that Myra’s family announce that Myra passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The funeral service will take place at Clehonger Church on Friday, April 5, 2024 at noon followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for St Michael's 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.

MITCHELL Elsie Beryl

Of Clehonger. It is with much sadness that Beryl’s family must announce her passing on March 17, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Bill. A dearly loved mother of Sue and Jill, mother-in-law to David and Simon. A very much loved nan to Richard, Julie and Netty, and an adored great nan to Esme. Beryl’s funeral service will take place at Clehonger Church on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 10.30am. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired for Clehonger Church. All enquiries to: Golden Valley Funeral Services Independent Funeral Directors. Tel: 01981 257203.

MORRIS Gordon Dennis

Of Tupsley, Hereford. Manager for many years at ‘Steels of Hereford’. Sadly passed away at home on March 11, 2024, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Edeltraud and loving father of Gaby and Ralph. Father-in-law to Gerald and Lynda and a much loved grandfather to Charlotte, Zara, Lucy and Emily. A private service and interment will take place at Humber Woodland of Remembrance. Donations, if desired, made payable to St Michael’s Hospice and may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

NORGATE Patricia Anne

Of Foley Street, Hereford. Passed away peacefully on the March 6, 2024 at Hereford County Hospital, aged 76 years. Wife to Roger, mum to Emma, mother-in-law to Richard, sister to Robert, aunt, godmother and friend. Teacher at Hunderton Junior School and Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School for 25 years. The funeral will take place at Hereford Cathedral on Wednesday, April 3 at 1pm, followed by interment at Hereford Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations to the Cardiac Care Unit at Hereford County Hospital and The British Heart Foundation, may be left at the funeral service. All enquiries to Alistair Leary at Serenity Funeral Services, Hereford on 01432 800353.

PAWLEY David Noel

Sadly passed away on March 9, 2024 aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Ann. Much loved father of Jane and Stuart and father-in-law to Bill and Julia. Devoted granddad to Amy, Jack and Maisie. Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

STOKES Ivy Olive

Sadly passed away on March 17, 2024, 87 years. Loving wife of the late Albert Stokes. Much loved mother of David and beloved mother-in-law of Sandra. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 11 at St Peter’s Church, Birley at 1.30pm. Donations if desired to the RSPCA. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432 340200).

STOKES Marion Jane

Of Eardisley. Formerly of Staunton-on-Wye. Sadly passed away on March 10, 2024 aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Much loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

VOLPE Derek Raffaelle

Formerly of Hereford. Peacefully passed away in The Laurel’s Nursing Home, Derby on February 29, 2024, aged 89 years. Much loved husband to Margaret. A dear friend to many. Funeral service will be held in Hereford Cathedral Lady Chapel on Monday, April 22, 2024 at noon. No flowers by request, however donations to be shared between Hereford Cathedral and Alzheimer’s Society may be sent to Bayley Brothers. All enquiries telephone 01432 272465.

WESTON Hilary

Passed away on March 5 after a long illness. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday, April 8 at 12.15pm. S A Evans: 01432 273736.

WIGGINS Audrey Rachel May (Rachel) (née Godwin)

On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Rachel passed away peacefully at home in Devon, aged 87 years. Much loved wife of the late Tony, beloved mum of Jane, Iain, Angus and David. Dearest sister of David Godwin, a special nan and great-nan. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RD, on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 12.30 p.m. Black attire not necessary. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Rachel, in aid of Clyst Caring Friends, can be given by retiring collection or may be sent to: Walter H. Squires & Son Chapel of Rest,11 Wellbrook Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5JW.