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BERNARD WILLIAM ALTHAM

‘BILL’ Passed away on December 17th, 2020. Loving husband to Shirley and father to Martin, Stephen and Andrew. Much loved and will be sadly missed by all the Family.

LEONARD EDWARD BIGLEY “LEN”

Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on December 22nd, 2020. Loving husband of Ann, devoted father of Catryn and Simon and much loved grandad of Evie and Millie. Owing to current restrictions a private funeral service will take place with family flowers only please. Donations if desired will be received for St Michael’s Hospice, Hereford. All enquiries to Ted Williams and Sons, Park Road, Abergavenny NP7 5TS. Tel:01873 853942

PATRICIA ROSE BLANDFORD (Nee BARNETT) ‘PAT’

Formerly of The Laddin Farm, Little Marcle Passed away suddenly on December 17th, 2020 aged 94. Much loved and sadly missed by her Family and Friends. A private service will be held due to current restrictions. Donations if desired, for St Michaels Hospice, may be sent care of Smiths Funeral Services Ltd, Furnace Lane, Newent GL181DD

JOSEPH WILLIAM DAVIES ‘JOE’

Was tragically taken from us on Saturday 12th December 2020. Aged 23 years. Much loved Son and Brother who will be missed by all that knew him. The Funeral Service will take place on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021, at St Lawrence Church, Canon Pyon. Due to current circumstances the Funeral will be private, but anyone wishing to pay their final respects are asked to do so in Canon Pyon where the hearse will come from Hereford and pass through at 12:30 p.m., there will be a slight pause at Joe’s home then the hearse will pause at the playing fields before making their way to the Church. We ask you to do this Safely, Parking sensibly and following the current guidelines on social distancing. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be given to two very special charities, ELY Memorial Foundation and PAPYRUS. For further details please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217.

FRANK DULLEHAN

87 passed away peacefully at home on Christmas Eve, he was much loved by all his family. A private funeral will take place soon with a memorial service to celebrate his life to be held at a later date. Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford HR4 0HH. 01432 272465.

GLENYS MARGARET GOODWIN

of Penny Pitt Farm, Much Birch, Hereford passed away suddenly but peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 26th December 2020. Beloved wife of Brian, mother to Ian and Jane, mother-in-law to Rebecca and grandmother to Samuel and Charlie. A private funeral service will be held for immediate family only. A memorial service to celebrate Glenys’ life will be arranged at a later date. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations in memory of Glenys can be made to Christ Church, Llanwarne, Hereford. All enquiries to William Bevan Funeral Directors, Roseanna, Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5LE (01989) 562092.

MICHAEL DAVID GRIFFITHS

Of Clehonger. Passed away on December 16th aged 84 years at Bromyard Community Hospital. Much loved by wife Pat, Son John and partner Sharon and Grandson Jack. Due to current restrictions a private cremation will take place at Hereford Crematorium Donations if desired in Mike’s memory to Alzheimer’s Society and Cat’s Protection All enquiries to Bayley Brothers 01432 272465

DOROTHY EUNICE HARRIES

Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 21st December, aged 86 years. Darling wife to the late Roy and loving mother to Paul, Ian and Julie. Proud Mother-in-Law to Jane, Joanne and Chris and grandmother to Phoebe, Jack, Bethan and Isabel. A life well lived. Due to current restrictions a private ceremony will take place in the new year

WILLIAM ARNOLD POWELL LAYTON “BILL”

Jennie and the family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their cards with messages of sympathy and tales of time spent with Bill. These have bought us great comfort knowing everyone enjoyed his company and humour as we did. Bill’s last journey is from his farm to his funeral at St Michaels and All Angels Church, Dewsall at 2pm on Friday 8th January 2021. One of Bill’s greatest passions in life was horse racing so any donations in his memory to be made to The Injured Jockeys Fund. The funeral is by invite only but can be viewed and any donations can be made at: williamlayton.muchloved.com. Enquiries to Dawes Brothers (01423) 274066

MICHAEL “MIKE” LINFOOT

Passed away peacefully after short illness on Sunday 13th December 2020 aged 74 years. Beloved Husband of Kelly, proud and loving Dad of Kerry, Emma (late), Megan, Alex, Grandad of George. Will be sadly missed by Family and Friends. The funeral will take place at St Peters Church, Bullinghope on Thursday 7th January at 1pm Family flowers only, donations if desired to Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmen’s Families Association (SSAFA), Herefordshire may be forwarded to William Bevan Funeral Directors, 16 Old Gloucester Rd, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5JG

RAY MIVAL

Formerly of Old Farm, St Weonards, Herefordshire. Died peacefully at Holmer Manor Nursing Home, Hereford, on December 19th, 2020, aged 95 years. He will be sadly missed by his Family and Friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation may be sent directly to the charity. A special thanks to Holmer Manor for the exceptional care given to Ray. All enquires to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG. Tel 01432 341871.

CHRISTINE DAISY MOSELEY (née Edwards)

Died after a long illness on 20th December 2020, aged 80 years. Loving Wife of Henry and Mother of Edward and Mother in Law to Alex. Born at The Lodge Farm, Stanton Lacy. A farmer’s wife at Clee St. Margaret and The Hills Farm, Middleton, Bitterley. A former florist in Tenbury Wells and a Methodist Preacher. She will be sadly missed by all her Relatives and Friends. A private funeral will take place in the New Year. Enquiries to A. H. Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8BH. (Tel. 01584 810281)

ROY OLIVER

Passed away peacefully at Newstead House on December 18th, 2020, aged 92 years. Former resident at Green Lane Park in Breinton. His Family and Friends wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone at Newstead House for the care he has received over the past year. Funeral Service to be held at St James’ Church in Colwall on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

MICHAEL GEORGE PILNER ‘MIKE’

Passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2020, aged 85 years. He will be greatly missed by all his Family and Friends. Donations in memory of Mike are invited for Willow Bank House these may be sent to E Hill and Son Funeral Directors, Pershore, WR10 1HZ

BARBARA ELIZABETH REYNOLDS

Passed away peacefully on 25th December aged 86 years Much loved mother of Philip and Gordon. Greatly missed and loved by Sally and grandchildren Rebecca, Hannah and Jamie Funeral to take place at 12 midday 15th January at the Crematorium All enquiries to Cathedral Funeral Services#

GEORGE DAVID SWAIN “DAI”

Of Brimfield, Nr Ludlow Passed away peacefully on 17th December, 2020 after a short illness, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Margaret, father of John, Sarah and Mary, much loved grandfather who will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and neighbours. Private Funeral will take place at Wyson Chapel on 11th January, 2021 followed by burial in Brimfield Churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations received in memory of Dai will be shared with Wyson Chapel, Cancer Research UK and the Rheumatology Department at Worcester Hospital. Enquiries to A.H. Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH Tel: 01584 810281

MIKE TOWNSEND O.B.E.

of Eardisley Passed away peacefully on Thursday 24th December 2020, aged 63 years. Loving husband of Amanda and treasured father of George and Henry. A private family funeral service will take place. Family flowers only, but donations in memory of Mike, if desired, are invited for St. Michael’s Hospice, and may be sent to the funeral directors: Oak Tree Funeral Services, The Wharf, Eardisley, HR3 6NS. Tel. 01544 327829

MARY ELIZABETH YEOMANS

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13th, aged 87 years. A loving Mother in Law and Nan. A private family service for immediate family only. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia UK via https://maryyeomans.muchloved.com/ All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066