Death notices in the Gloucestershire Gazette this week

DEATH Notices

ALLIES Mavis (formerly Matthews)

Passed away peacefully at home on 14th December 2022, aged 87.

The Service will be held at St Martins Church North Nibley 19th January 2023 at 1.30pm.

Family flowers only. Black clothing not necessary Donations in lieu of flowers can be made payable to The Great Western Air Ambulance Service c/o Grimes & Goscombe, Chipping Manor, The Chipping, Wotton Under Edge. 

BAIGENT Margaret Ellen Mary

(Known as Ellen) (nee Longman)

Passed away peacefully on 2nd January 2023.

Funeral Service to be held at Alveston Methodist Church 19th January at 3 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers are welcome to St Monica Trust and Alveston Methodist Church and can be sent c/o L & J Gulwell, Funeral Directors, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, BS35 2AD

BENNING Robert George Ian

Of Thornbury, formerly of Severn Beach.

Taken too soon, on 2nd December 2022, aged 42.

Lovingly remembered by family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at St Peter’s Church, Pilning, on Wednesday 18th January 2023, at 11am. Smart casual attire, black optional. Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation c/o L.W. Clutterbuck Ltd. Following the service, refreshments will be served at The Plough, Pilning

BRAIN Elizabeth Mary

Of Cam Green.

Passed away peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 20th December 2022 aged 92. Funeral service to be held at 2:30pm on Thursday 19th January 2023 at St George’s Church, Upper Cam.

Donations for Alzheimer’s Research and Barnardos should be made payable to L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd, Funeral Director and may be sent to 24-26 High Street, Cam, Dursley, Glos, GL11 5LE

BROWN Libby

RGN and Sister.

Passed peacefully away on Tuesday 27th December, aged 74 years. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by Tony and all her family and friends. Funeral Service to take place on Friday 27th January 2:00pm Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel.

Libby always loved her flowers, so please give them if you wish. Donations in Libby’s memory may be made to the RAF Benevolent Fund c/o F. Woodruff Funeral Services, 118-120 Station Road, Yate, BS37 4PQ.

CLUCAS Anthony John (Tony)

Of Cam - passed away peacefully on December 22nd 2022 at Henlow Court, Dursley, following illness.

The family would like to thank the staff at Henlow and Tony’s close friends for their care and support.

The Funeral will be at St Bartholomew’s Church, Lower Cam at 1pm on Wednesday 18th January, followed by interment at St George’s Church, Cam. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to St Bartholomew’s Church All enquiries to Co-operative funeralcare, Stonehouse 01453 791770

DEANE, Janet (nee Gleed)

On 3rd January, aged 79 years.

Wife of The Late Vivian Deane and loving Mother of Adrian, Tim & Kathryn. Funeral Service at St. Mary’s Parish Church, North Woodchester, on Tuesday 24th January at 11.30am.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) either Longfield or The British Heart Foundation c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ or donate online at: www.fredstevens.co.uk

DYER Colin John

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on 2nd January 2023 aged 66 years.

A much-loved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Colin will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Celia, children, Sue, Caroline, Claire, Tony, Dave, Noel and the whole family.

Funeral Service to be held at 1:15pm on Thursday 26th January 2023 at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel.

Followed by a reception at The Codrington Arms, 261 North Road, Yate, BS37 7LG. Donations may be made in Colin’s memory to St. Peter’s Hospice on the day or c/o F. Woodruff Funeral Directors, 118-120 Station Road, Yate, BS37 4PQ.

GRAY Sylvia

Of Woodview Road Cam.

Passed away peacefully on 30th December 2022, aged 81, at Gloucester Royal Hospital. Funeral service at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Lower Cam, on Monday 16th January 2023, at 11am.

Followed by cremation at Gloucester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations for Forest of Dean Dog Rescue, c/o L.W. Clutterbuck Ltd.

GRUDGINGS Jean

Died peacefully at Southmead Hospital on 1st January 2023 aged 94 years.

Wife of the late Peter and Mother of Steve, Matt, Ruth and Jack. Private burial at Quaker Graveyard Lower Hazel, Tuesday 24th January followed by a service celebrating her life at St James Church, Tytherington at 12.00.

Then reception at Tytherington Village Hall at 13.00.

Bright clothing welcomed! Family flowers only please and donations if desired to Gloucestershire Orchards Trust. c/o L & J Gulwell Funeral Directors, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2AD.

HARRIS Susan Jennifer (Sue)

Of Cam, formerly of Wotton-under-Edge, passed away peacefully at home, on 12th December 2022.

Adored Wife, Mum, Daughter, Sister, Sister-in-Law, Aunty and Nanny. Funeral service will be held at Gloucester Crematorium, on Friday 20th January 2023, at 9:30am. Donations for Marie Curie c/o L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd.

HEATHMAN Ronald James Walter (Ron)

Passed away peacefully aged 94 on 27th December 2022 at Holly Oak Care Home, Dursley.

Husband of Lita, now at peace together. A great dad to Allan, Margaret and John, Father-in Law to Janice, Tony and Kate. Grandpa to his eight Grandchildren and to his eight Great-Grandchildren.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Ron’s life will be held at Dursley Tabernacle United Reformed Church on Thursday 26th January 2023 at 12 noon.

All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Ron by Just Giving pages: Ron-Heathman-Alzheimers Ron-Heathman-Salvation-Army

PRICE Rosemary ANN

After a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Ann passed away on Thursday 5th January 2023 aged 79. A much loved Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday 24th January in the Waterside Chapel at 11am Westerleigh Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Grimes & Goscombe.

PURCELL John Phillip

In loving memory of John Phillip Purcell of Cam, Dursley who died peacefully on 26 December 2022 following a short illness.

Loving husband to Jean and father to Ian, Greg, Stella and Clive. Grandfather to Scott, Pip, Christopher, Freya, Hannah and Oli. Great grandfather to Sienna.

Formerly worked at Lister Petter. Member of Dursley PROBUS. Lifelong lover of walking, badminton and ice skating.

THOMPSON Sheila (nee Edgar)

Passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital on 27th December 2022 aged 79 years.

Born and raised in Sunderland, schooled at St Anthony’s Convent School. After 12 years travelling as an air force wife, settled in Chipping Sodbury, Bristol.

A much-loved Wife and Mother, Sheila will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Ken, son John and his wife Clare, daughter Anne-Marie and her husband Duncan, and grand-children Henry, Oliver, Aidan, Liam anf Hannah.

Funeral service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday 24th January 2023 at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel.

Followed by a reception at The New Inn, Westerleigh. Donations (in lieu of flowers) may be made in Sheila’s memory to St Peter’s Hospice on the day or c/o F Woodruff Funeral Directors, 118-120 Station Road, Yate, BS7 4PQ.

WALKER Ronald Cecil

Sadly passed away on Wednesday 28th December at The Hollies Care Home Dursley. Will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel on Wednesday 25th January at 2.30

WILKINS Kenneth

Passed peacefully away Saturday 31st December, aged 91 years. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Reunited with his beloved Catherine.

Funeral service to take place on Friday 3rd February 12:30pm Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel, all welcome to attend.

Family flowers only but donations may be made in Kenneth’s memory to Cancer Research UK and British Heart Foundation c/o L & J Gulwells, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, BS35 2AD.