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

DEATH Notices

CAPTAIN EVANS (nee Gassor)

Samantha Jane Sadly, passed away on the 9th February 2023 aged 44 years, after a brave long battle with cancer.

Beloved wife of Richard Avery, mother to Charlotte and step-son Joshua. Will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. George’s Church, Cam, GL11 5PQ Wednesday 8th March at 11am.

Friends welcome. Followed by burial at Slimbridge Cemetery (Family only).

Sammie requested bright casual clothes. Flowers if desired or donations for Sue Ryder Hospice, Cheltenham & Longfield Hospice care of L.W. Clutterbuck Ltd., 24-26 High Street, Cam, Dursley, Glos, GL11 5LE

BURKILL Roy Stuart

Of Thornbury. Died on 7th February aged 86 years.

Funeral service held at St Mary’s Church, Thornbury on Tuesday 7th March at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK C/O L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd, 45 High Street, Thornbury, South Glos, BS35 2AR.

BUTCHER Dave Royston

Died peacefully 23rd February 2023. Much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother. Funeral service to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium,Woodland Chapel, on Monday 20th March at 10:45am.

You are invited to wear something blue in memory of Dave. Donations in lieu of flowers are for Cancer Research UK and may be sent C/O L. W. Clutterbuck Ltd., Funeral Directors.

JACK Christine Chris

Passed away peacefully at home on the 21st February aged 77. Beloved wife of the late Sandy Jack, mum to Stuart and Kay, mother-in-law to Linden and Richard and nan to Emily, Stephanie, Daniel and Alice.

Funeral service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside chapel on Tuesday 14th March at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Longfield Hospice c/o L.W. Clutterbuck Ltd, Funeral Directors 01453 542754.

RABENDA Nora Ellen (nee Amos)

Nora sadly passed away at Stanshawes Nursing Home on 13th February 2023, aged 92 years.

She will be loved and remembered by her loving family and missed by all that knew her. Nora’s funeral will be held at 10am on Monday 13th March 2023 at St Mary’s Church in Yate, followed by a committal service at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Woodland Chapel at 11.30am.

The committal will only be for family members. Family flowers only. Donations to the British Heart Foundation can be given on the day of the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors. Tel: 0117 9562834.

SHIPP Pam

Former Landlady of the White Horse Inn Buckover and former Mayor of Thornbury. Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Southmead Hospital on Thursday 16th February aged 80 years, lovingly remembered by her son, daughter in law, granddaughter, brothers and family.

Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 22nd March 2:15pm at the Memorial Woodlands, with refreshments afterwards. Pam would’ve loved bright colours but please wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.

Family flowers only but donations may be made in Pams memory to Cardiomyopathy UK, either on the day or C/O the Memorial Woodlands, Earthcott Green, Alveston, Bristol BS35 3TA. A private family cremation will take place the following day