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

Deaths

BRADSHAW Michael

Died 10th March aged 89. Mike was the first headteacher of Cam Everlands Primary School, Dursley. May he rest in peace.

The funeral will be at Christ the King Catholic Church, 11 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HA on the 29th March at 1pm followed by burial in Thornbury Cemetery.

Family flowers only, but donations for Medecins Sans Frontieres if so wished c/o L & J Gulwell Funeral Directors, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, BS35 2AD

CASTLE-BRAY Norah

Passed away peacefully on 28th February 2023 aged 85 years. Much loved Mum, Grandma and friend.

Funeral service to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel, Bristol BS37 8QP on Thursday 23rd March at 11:30am.

Live Webcast of the service will be https://watch.obitus.com with Username: paqa4533 and password: 953882 Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers are for Monkey World https://shop.myonlinebooking.co.uk/ monkeyworld/shop/product.aspx? catid=41&id=11827 Or in person c/o L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd. 01453 542754

GOLDING Doreen Elizabeth Clare (née Browning) Of Slimbridge.

Beloved wife of Peter and mother of Jonathan and Deborah, and grandmother to Alexa and Danny, passed away peacefully at home on 3rd March 2023 aged 93.

Funeral service to be held at St John’s Church, Slimbridge on Monday 27th March at 2:00pm followed by burial

ROBINSON Margaret (Mickie)

Passed peacefully away on Wednesday 8th March, aged 96 years. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Thursday 30th March 11.30am Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel.

Family flowers only but donations may be made in Mickie’s memory to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) c/o L & J Gulwell Funeral Directors, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, BS35 2AD.

Elizabeth “Bet” Ellen Sims (formerly Smith)

Passed away on Friday 24th February 2023 at Henlow Court , Dursley Much loved Mother of Graham, Freddie, Michaela and Irene and beloved Grandmother, Great grandmother and Great, Great grandmother.

Funeral Service will be held at Wotton United Church 27 Bradley street GL12 7AR on Wednesday 29th March 2023 at 2pm followed by Commital at Wotton under Edge Cemetery. Flowers family only. Donations in Memory of EIizabeth to Dementia UK C/O Grimes and Goscombe Chipping Manor, The Chipping Wotton under Edge, Glos GL12 7AD

VIZARD Margaret (nee Anstey)

Formerly of Quedgeley, Gloucester, sadly passed away on 25th February 2023 at The Hollies Care Home Dursley, aged 81.

Margaret leaves behind her devoted husband Brian and will be much missed and lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren and great granddaughters. Funeral to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel on Thursday 23rd March 2023 at 3:15pm.

Margaret loved bright colours but please wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society c/o L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd.

WALKER Norman Hedley

Passed away peacefully on Friday 3rd March 2023, aged 93 years.

Loving husband and uncle. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and neighbours. Funeral to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel at 2pm on Tuesday 28th March 2023.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Olive Tree Care Home c/o L & J Gulwell Funeral Directors, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2AD

WILSON Peter

Sadly passed away peacefully on 16th February 2023 aged 84 years.

The funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church, Almondsbury on Friday 24th March at 14.00 hrs. Much loved and will be missed by Diane, Fraser, Sarah and Family