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BEDDOES Kenneth Frank [Formerly of Brilley]

Passed away peacefully on February 20th at Lynhales Hall Nursing Home aged 89 years. A dearly loved uncle. Due to restrictions a private funeral to take place at Brilley Church on Saturday, March 6th, 2021 Donations if desired in memory of Ken for Brilley Church For further enquiries please contact A W Hughes & Son, Funeral Directors, Kington. 01544 370217

BURNETT Mark 1958 - 2021

Sixty two years on 24th February in Barnsley Hospital, suddenly after a short illness. Beloved husband of Sylvia, and son of Pat and the late (Brum) Burnett, sadly missed by all family and friends.

CHURCHUS Sylvia Iris

Died peacefully on February 21st, 2021, aged 91 at Ross Court Care Home. Much loved Wife of the late Rev. Eric Churchus. Loving Mother of Peter, Christopher, Elizabeth, Mark and Paul. Mother in Law to Evelyn, Kerrie, Dave, Jaki and Wendy. Grandmother to Matthew, Gareth, Rebekah, Luke, Hugo, Madison, Gemma, Andrew, Dexter, Toby and Naomi. Great Grandmother to Noah, Joshua and Maddox. Sylvia will be greatly missed by her Family and Friends. Due to Covid restrictions, there will be a Family only Funeral at St. Mary’s Church, Ross on Wye at 2.30 p.m., on Thursday, March 4th followed by Committal at the Forest of Dean Crematorium. The Church Service will be transmitted for those unable to attend. http://rossparishes.uk/digital-services No flowers please. Any donations will be divided between St. Michael’s Hospice and the Mother’s Union and should be forwarded to William Bevan, 16 Gloucester Road, Ross on Wye, HR9 5JG. Tel. 01989 562092.

COOTES Gwladys

Passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2021, aged 91 Wife of the late Hadyn Cootes and much loved Mum to Sian. She will be sadly missed. Her funeral will take place on Thursday 11th March 2021. Family and friends to attend by invitation only. Donations, if desired, to Macular Society may be sent to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH

DALLOW Pat

Of Allensmore. Passed away unexpectedly at Hereford County Hospital on February 23rd 2021 aged 72 Years. Loving wife to Les and a devoted Mum to Gemma, beloved Granny to Beatrice and Harriet and Mother in Law to Peter. Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 11th March at 10.30am. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Pat, can do so by lining the Crematorium grounds. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Pat are for Guide Dogs for the Blind, these can be sent directly to the charity. All enquiries to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

DREW Anthony Robert

Of Westhope, passed away peacefully on February 16th, 2021, aged 78 years. Beloved partner, Annette Montegriffo of 35 years, much loved father of Jonathon and Jeremy. Loved and dearly missed by all his family and friends. A private Funeral Service will take place on Friday, March 12th due to the current restrictions. Family flowers only please. Kind donations received in Anthony’s memory will be given to UCL Stroke Research Centre and may be sent c/o the Funeral Director. All enquiries please to: Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow SY8 1ND. 01584 879035

GARDINER Patricia May

Nanny passed away in her sleep aged 93 years, in the early hours of 17th February 2021 her son Paul was with her. Loving wife of the late Stanley Gardiner and formerly of Much Dewchurch and Holme Lacy. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by us all. Private funeral took place on 3rd March 2021.

GUNDY Beryl

At home surrounded by her family Beryl peacefully passed away on February 22nd 2021, aged 72 years. Beloved wife to Reg, Much loved Mum to Carol, John, Marie and Fiona. Loving Nan to Ellis, Jade, Jack and Alfie. Due to Covid restrictions a private family funeral will take place on Tuesday 16th March 2021. Donations if desired will be sent to St Michael’s Hospice and Marie Curie. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell St, Hereford, HR4 0HH tel: 01432 272465

HICKS Stephen

Peacefully on February 25th at St Michael’s Hospice, aged 63 years. Beloved husband of Jane. An adored dad, step-dad and grandad. Due to restrictions a private funeral service to be held. Donations in memory of Stephen for St Michaels Hospice and Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust may be may be made online at https://stephenhicks.muchloved.com/ All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

JONES Margaret Rose

Passed away on 26th February 2021 aged 82 years. Loving Wife of the late Peter, and a much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Private family funeral in line with the current restrictions. Flowers welcome. Donations if desired to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Donations may be made online via: margaret-r-jones.muchloved.com Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

KITCHEN Laurence (Laurie)

Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on February 14th 2021, aged 91 years. Laurie will be greatly missed by his Daughter Sue, Son in Law Rob, Grandson Kevin and his Wife Lisa, Great Grandchildren Tristan and Kayden. Also a Beloved Uncle and Brother in Law. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him Due to current restrictions a private family service will take place. Family flowers only please, and donations if desired will be received for The British Heart Foundation. A live streaming of the funeral service will be available for those who wish to pay their respects. Please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford HR4 0HH TEL : 01432 272465

MERRIMAN Harold (George)

Passed away on February 20th aged 79 years. Cherished husband to Rose, much loved dad to Ian and Lee, Grandad to Martin and Great Grandad to Harvey. Will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Private family funeral being arranged.

MORRIS (nee Meadmore) Vera

of Orcop. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on February 22nd, 2021, aged 95 years. Beloved Wife to Eric for 75 years. Much loved Mum of Colin, Keith and Hazel, dear Mother in Law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Due to the current restrictions a private family funeral will take place at Orcop Church on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at 2 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Orcop Churchyard Fund may be sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG. Tel. 01432 341871.

OWEN Lillian Ruth

(Of Peterchurch) Passed away unexpectedly at home on 12th February 2021 aged 58 years Loving Sister to Keith, Michael, Desmond and Mark. Daughter to the late Marion and Dennis Lillian’s funeral will be held at Dulas Churchyard on Friday 12th March 2021 at 3.00pm For further details please contact Golden Valley Funeral Services, Unit 3 Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203

POWELL Dora Edith Adeline

Passed away peacefully at her home on February 18th, aged 95. Due to current restrictions, a private funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday March 8th at 11 15am. To view a live webcast of the service log into https://www.obitus.com/ (User name: Kuwi5221 Password 417980 Family flowers only please, and if desired donations in memory of Dora, can be sent directly to St Michael’s Hospice Hereford

PROSSER (nee Preece) Doreen (Doe)

Passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospice on Sunday, February 28th 2021, aged 63 years Due to the current restrictions, a private Funeral Service will take place at St. George’s Church, Brinsop. The family request only immediate family flowers. Donations, if desired, for St. Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

RATCLIFFE Gordon John

Passed away suddenly at home on 18th February 2021 aged 86 years Loving Husband of Mary, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Gordon will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Due to current restrictions a private funeral service will take place Family flowers only and donations will be received for the Wye Valley NHS Trust For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors,17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR4 0HH TEL : 01432 272465

STEWART Dorothy Kathleen Mary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mrs. Dorothy Kathleen Mary Stewart on 9th February 2021, aged 96. She will be sorely missed by many and remembered particularly for her generosity of spirit and her sense of humour. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on 12th March at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to British Red Cross or the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. For further enquiries please contact H.H.Handley Funeral Directors, 3 Little Hereford Street, Bromyard, HR7 4DE. Tel. 01885 482216.

WADE-EVANS Tom

Tom passed away peacefully at home in Orcop on 16th February aged 96 years. A devoted husband to his late wife Elizabeth, a loving father to Marion, Eleanor, Vicky and David, a proud grandfather to Melanie, Tamsin, Robin and Emily, and great grandfather to Alexander and Katherine. He will be much missed by them all. A family ceremony will be held at Hereford Crematorium. Donations in his memory can be made to Save the Children and sent to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH, Tel: 01432 272465

WATSON Rosie

Passed away peacefully at Gwen Walford House on Thursday, February 25th, 2021, aged 96 years. Beloved Aunt of Paul, Ruth, David and their Families. Private Family Service to be held at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only. All enquiries to: Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

WESTOBY Edward (Ted)

Passed away suddenly at his home in Skenfrith, aged 88 years Devoted Husband to Josie, Much loved Father to Michael, Margaret and Henry, Father in law to Sheryl, Grandad to Katie and Edward. Cremation at Hereford Crematorium 11th March 2021. Due to the current Covid restrictions the funeral will be for family only. Donations to the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. Further enquiries to Ted Williams & Sons Tel: 01873 853942

WILLIAMS Terence ‘Terry’

Our dear Terry passed away peacefully with family by his side on 17th February 2021. Much loved Brother to Jackie, Wonderful Uncle Tedge to Nathan, Jo, Kirsty and the late Coll and a thoughtful Great Uncle. Unique gentle kind man who would be greatly missed by those who loved him. A private family funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Oncology Trust Fund may be sent to Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH Tel: 01432 272465

YOUNG Susan Margaret (Sue)

Of Hereford and formerly of Winforton, passed away peacefully on February 19th, 2021 aged 63 years. Loving Sister of Pat, Ron, Ray, Ed, Keith and Pauline. Devoted Aunt and Great Aunt. A private Funeral Service will be held at St Bartholomew’s Church, Holmer on Saturday 13th March 2021 at 1.30pm. The Hearse will stop at Sue’s bungalow at 1.10pm to allow friends and neighbours to pay their respects. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be given to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Funeral Arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services, The Wharf, Eardisley, HR3 6NS. Tel. 01544 327829