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Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.
Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Died very suddenly at home on the 23rd of December 2024, aged 60. Husband, Brother, Uncle, Great-Uncle, Godfather and friend to many. Born in Gloucester but latterly enjoyed life in Bristol, then Whitehaven. He is survived by his devoted husband, Niall, sister, Jayne, nephew, Boyd, and great-nephew, Jordan. The funeral will be on Wednesday the 15th of January 2025 at 11.15 am at Distington Hall Crematorium, Distington, Workington, Cumbria CA14 4QY.
Peacefully passed away at home on the 13th of December aged 81 years old. A loving Wife to Dave and Mother to Sue and Dawn. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 9th of January at 12:45pm at South Bristol Crematorium. Donations in memory of Mary are for Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre. Family flowers only. Co-op Funeralcare Keynsham 24 High Street Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1DQ
In loving memory of Shirley Elwell. Passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital on the 17th December 2024, aged 86 years. The most loving, kind and generous Mum, Nan and “other Nanny” in the whole world and a proud lifelong Bristol City fan, who always thought of everyone, loved her whole family so much and will be missed by us all more than words can ever say. Now reunited with Geoff (Geb), her beloved husband of 64 happy years. Forever to be loved and missed by Jan, Dave, Steph, Sunnie, Ginny, Rob, Holleigh, Becky, Erik and her three great grandsons, Tommy, Taylor and Alex. Shirley’s funeral service will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium (Waterside Chapel) on Thursday 16th January at 2:15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to be made in memory of Shirley to the Southmead Hospital Charity, c/o F. Woodruff Family Funeral Directors, 118-120 Station Road, Yate, BS37 4PQ. Tel: 01454 320005.
Of Stawley, Wellington passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on 15th December 2024, aged 90. A beloved husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. The funeral service will take place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Stawley, TA21 0HP on Friday 17th January 2025 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations to be shared between Stawley Church and Cancer Research UK may be made by retiring collection or sent c/o the funeral directors: H Tredwin & Son, 15 & 17 North Street, Wellington, TA21 8LX.
Of Burnham-on-Sea passed peacefully away on December 19th, 2024, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late David, Mum, Sister, Nanny, and Great Nanny. She will be sadly missed. A Private interment will take place. Friends are invited to celebrate Margaret’s life at 12.00noon on Friday January 3rd, at The Orchard Inn, West Huntspill. Donations, if desired, for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, may be given online at ashleyedwards.co.uk or sent to Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors, 10 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AF Telephone 01278 7943041.
Passed away at home on 17th December 2024 aged 83 years. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 6th February 2025 at Westerleigh Crematorium Woodland Chapel at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Parkinson’s UK may be given on the day or send c/o E C Alderwick & Son Ltd 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG Tele: 0117 935 3746
Doug born 31/05/38 died peacefully at home on Thursday 5th December 2024 aged 86 years. Sadly missed by all his family and friends here and in Melbourne, Australia. A service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on the 7th January 2025 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to support Prostate Cancer UK. For all other enquiries please contact Coop Funeral Care on 0117 9642722.
(Stewart) (Min) We are sad to announce the death of SMITH Minerva Jestina (Nee STEWART) – Beloved daughter of Pearl Plummer, Mother of Angela, Grandmother to Ella, Cherry, Great Grandmother to Maisy Bea and Sister to Desna and Marlene. Minerva passed away peacefully on 4th December 2024 at Field House Nursing Home. She will be greatly missed and always in our loving memory as a strong woman who, lived an extraordinary life filled with adventure, laughter and love. Funeral Service to take place on Friday, 17th January 2025 at Kensington Baptist Church, Stapleton Road, BS5 ONX at 10.30 am, followed by a burial at Filton Cemetery, Coldharbour Road, BS16 1QD. Family Flowers only please, but donations in lieu, if desired may be made at the Church in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.
(Claire) Claire passed away at home on 18th December 2024 aged 83 years. Now reunited with her beloved husband Derek. She will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Thursday 16th January 2025 at St Barnabas Church, Warmley at 11:00am Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Claire for St Barnabas Church, may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
In Memoriams
Remembrance for 30th December. 19 years today, always loved and never forgotten. You will be remembered forever by Sons George and Harry, Loved always from Martin and Jannette. xxxx
Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Will never be forgotten. Love Mike, Caroline, Rosie and Molly
(Bobo) In loving memory of a wonderful husband to Janice and the best father and father-in-law to Nicola and Joanne, Anthony and Patrick, proud bampi of Niall, Regan and Shay. Always in our hearts and thoughts. Sending all our love to Heaven xxxxxx
01/01/25 Six years today. Mum Life without you is meaningless. I miss you so much. Please look after Dad and Gordon for me until we meet again. I’ll love you forever. Erin go Bragh. Your Son Thomas xxx
Time has not healed the pain of my loss or faded my memory of the wonderful life we shared. Your ever loving Husband Bryan xxxxxxxx
WINGROVE Dennis. Dad. Two long sad lonely years ago today. 4th Jan 2022, you were taken from us. A day we will never forget. No more visits can we share, but in our hearts you are always there. Time passes by & memories remain & we so wish we could have you back again xxx. Reunited with Mum (Margaret). Love & Miss you forever Dad. Your broken hearted Sons Brian, Kevin & John & Daughter in law Mary xxxxx
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