Here are the family announcements carried in the Gazette this week.

DEATH Notices

JENKINS Paul

Sadly passed away on 29th January 2023 aged 76 years.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St. James’ Church, Dursley, on Thursday 23rd February at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. L. W. Clutterbuck Ltd. 01453 542754

PEARCE Donald Leslie

Formerly of Castle Street, Thornbury Died on 16th January 2023 aged 93.

He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends.

Funeral service to be held at St Mary’s Church, Thornbury on Wednesday 22nd February at 1.00pm., followed by a burial at Thornbury Cemetery, Kington Lane, BS35 1NA.

Family flowers only but donations if desired for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity should be sent to L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd, Funeral Director 45 High Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AR.

SLATER Pamela Jane

Of James Orchard, Berkeley Beloved wife of Mike, wonderful mother to Alex and devoted Granny to Primrose and Dougie.

Sadly, passed away on Wednesday 1st February 2023, aged 59 years. Very much loved and missed by her loving family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at St. Andrew’s Church, Sharpness on Thursday 23rd February 2023 at 11:00am. Followed by the Cremation at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel, at 12:30pm.

Donations, if desired, may be sent for “Kidney Research UK” c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.

TOMS (nee Rudge) Diane Elizabeth Mary

Diane Toms, well known and loved as owner of Louise Jane (Ladies Fashion shop in Cam during the 80’s) passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Thursday 9th February.

Beloved wife of Geoff, mother of Nick, Bev, Caroline and Sally, Grandmother of Tom, Tim, Ben, Oliver, James and Ryan. Now at peace and always in our thoughts. No funeral.

Lovely Sheila

Died peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer, safe, warm, with a view of the garden, in Julian’s arms, and with her brother David.

Sheila will be missed, so much, by so many, including David’s sons and daughters-in-law Jonathan and Beccy, Peter and Tracey, and Julian’s brother and sister-in-law Rod and Gill. Sheila will be loved forever. A celebration will be held on Friday 24th February at 2.30 in the village. Donations to St Peter’s Hospice please.

WATKINS Gordon Edward

Passed away suddenly on the 30th of January 2023, aged 80. Will be lovingly remembered by Angela and Colin and his nephews and niece, Simon.

Sarah and Giles. Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium on Tuesday 21st February at 11.45am. Friends welcome.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to Cancer Research UK C/O F. Woodruff Funeral Directors. 118 – 120 Station Road Yate Bristol. BS37 4PQ Tel: 01454 320005

IN MEMORIAM Notices

WATSON David Ian

In loving memory of Dave, who died a year ago on February 20th, aged 75. Greatly missed by wife Eileen, family and his many friends. Rest in Peace.