Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk – the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.
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
(Shearing) Sadly passed away on 9th July 2026, aged 79 years. Our much loved Mum, treasured Nana and Great Nana, we will all miss you so much. The funeral service will take place at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 30th July 2026 at 3.45pm and afterwards at The Moorend Spout, Nailsea. Family flowers only please. Donations welcome in Jane’s memory as you leave the service for the RNLI and The Salvation Army. Any enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare on 01275 852038.
Passed away peacefully on 12th July after a short illness, aged 89 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Canford Crematorium on Thursday 13th August at 12.45pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Bristol Dogs Home and Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary c/o Keith C. Britton & Son Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA or via kcbritton.co.uk
Passed away peacefully at home in Chew Magna on 9th July, aged 96 years. Dearly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Service at South Bristol Crematorium on, Friday 24th July at 2.15pm. All enquiries to Keith C Britton & Son, Funeral Directors, 01934 832115
(Powell) Sadly passed away on 2 July 2026, aged 69 years. Beloved mother of Soraya, Danya, Nathan and Joshua, devoted grandmother to her six grandchildren, and much-loved member of the family. Jane will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at Thornhill Cemetery and Cardiff Crematorium on Friday 7 August 2026 at 10:30am, followed by burial at Pantmawr Cemetery at 11:30am. All are warmly invited to join the family afterwards for refreshments and to celebrate Jane’s life at Manor Parc Hotel, Cardiff. Family flowers only, please. Enquiries to Ivor Thomas Funerals, 81 Rhydhelig Avenue, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4DB.
(Bowl) Sadly passed away at home on 26th June 2026, aged 68. You are invited to join his family to celebrate his life at Weston Crematorium, Ebdon Road, Worle, BS22 9NY on Tuesday 28th July for a 13:30pm service. Family flowers only, casual wear. Donations if desired to The Dogs Trust – donate online at, https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/support-us/donation Service provided by R G Rawlings CO-OP Funeralcare, 5 Woodlands Road, Clevedon, BS21 7QD, tel. 01275 873210
John sadly passed away on Thursday 25th June, a beloved husband, father and friend; he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The Funeral Service will take place on Monday 27th July at 11:30am at St. Mary The Virgin Church in Olveston, all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s memory to the RNLI.
of Woolavington passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday 23rd June 2026, aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Veronica, dearly loved uncle, a dear great uncle and a dear friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A Private Cremation Service and Interment will be arranged at a later date. M Franks & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.
Has sadly passed away, a very much loved wife, mum, nan & nanny nanny to a loving family who will sadly miss her. She is at peace with her husband Romney now xx The funeral is at Westerleigh Crematorium at 10:30am on Monday 27th July. No flowers please. There will be a donation box for several charities, should you want to donate, followed by a wake at The New Inn, Westerleigh. Dress code as mum knew you xx
of Woolavington passed away peacefully at Stockmoor Lodge Nursing Home, Bridgwater on Sunday 5th July 2026 aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Clive, dearly loved mother of William and a friend to many who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Woolavington on Tuesday 4th August 2026 at 12.00 noon followed by interment in Woolavington Cemetery. Summer clothes may be worn please. Family flowers only, donations if desired for The Inured Jockeys Fund can be left in the collection box after the service or made directly online at www.mfranksandsons.co.uk (announcements). Cheques payable to the charity can also be forwarded to: M Franks & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.
In Memoriams
Passed away July 18th 2016. Ten years ago your sunshine left us. Loved and missed always. Daughter Marilyn, Martin and family.
21/12/70 – 25/07/16 Chris, we miss your kind heart and wonderful spirit. You are sorely missed. All our love Mum, Richard, Paula, Sylvie & Clive.
(1927-2014) Remembering you on the 12th anniversary of your passing. Those we love never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they shared, the lives they touched, and the love that remains in our hearts. Lovingly remembered by your Nieces Sandra & Roxanne (Jamaica), Grand-Niece Phoenix (Jamaica); Predeceased by her sister June Griffin (née Passmore-Rowe), deceased sister in 2018-Dr. Anne Harvey Passmore-Rowe (Jamaica)
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.