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Some of the loved ones remembered in this week’s Bristol funeral notices(Image: funeral-notices.co.uk/ family hand-outs)
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
(Halford ) Joyce sadly passed away on 3rd June 2025, aged 89 years. She will be sadly missed by the family and her many friends. The Funeral Service is to be held at 2pm 7th July, St Michael’s Church, Hill, Berkeley. Donations in her memory to The Heart Foundation c/o Gulwell Funeral Directors, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury BS35 2AD
Ron sadly passed away at home on the 25th May. Devoted husband of Alwyn, loving Father to Georgia and Lewis and wonderful Grandfather of Mason and Samuel. The funeral service will be held at UCL church, Bath Road, Longwell Green on Thursday 3rd July 14:00pm. Family flowers only.
(Len) Passed away at Southmead Hospital on 3rd June 2025 aged 91. He will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Thursday 3rd July in the Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 11:00 a.m. Donations in memory of Len for Dementia UK may be given on the day. Thank you. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
Formerly of Jubilee Crescent, Mangotsfield. Passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital on 8th June 2025 aged 83 years, surrounded by her family. Now reunited with beloved husband John. She will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Friday 4th July 2025 in the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 11:15am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret for Cancer Research UK may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 952834.
(JERRY) A loving husband, father and grandfather with a large extended family, a wide network of friends, a passion for the arts, sport and politics – and a one-eyed cat with an attitude. Jerry suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on 23rd May 2025 aged 79. He lived a rich and full life until the very last and will be sorely missed. He had a successful career in science publishing and was awarded an MBE for his work in 2010. After retirement, Jerry became deeply involved in arts and culture.
He served as a trustee, board member, adviser and benefactor to a number of high profile and grass roots organisations in Bristol. He also generously supported charities in a broad range of other sectors. The funeral will be at St Mary Redcliffe on Wednesday 9th July at 1pm. Donations to Bristol Ensemble, Royal West of England Academy, Myeloma UK and BCfm in lieu of flowers can be made here: https://jerry-cowhig.muchloved.com Thomas Davis Funeral Directors 123 Stoke Lane Westbury 0n Trym Bristol BS9 3RW
Passed away on Saturday 31st May 2025 aged 88 years. John will be missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Service to take place on Thursday 3rd July, 12.45pm at St Francis Church, Nailsea followed by Cremation at South Bristol at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please but donation for British Heart Foundation & Cancer Research can be made via www.aedavey.co.uk. All enquires to Arthur E Davey Funeral Directors, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea BS48 2DS Tel: 01275 852307
(Patrick) Patrick sadly passed away at Southmead Hospital on the 6th June 2025, aged 81 years. He will be loved and remembered always by his family and greatly missed by all that knew him. Patrick’s funeral service will by held at 10.30am at St Augustine of Canterbury Church, Downend on Wednesday the 9th July 2025. The committal will follow at 12.15pm at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Waterside Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations may be given on the day of the service to the British Heart Foundation and a Premature Babies Charity. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors. TEL: 0117 9562834
Dearly loved son of Richard and Anthea, passed away at home at the age of 51 in the arms of his devoted wife Emma, after a long battle bravely fought. Much loved brother of Katie, her husband Stuart and proud uncle of Jake and Ruby. Also Isla, Nella and Dottie. Service will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium, South Gloucestershire on 1st July at 13.15 Family flowers only but donations can be made to Macmillan Nurses and Aura’s Dogs UK, online through Funeral Director Michael Gamble. Smart casual attire with a splash of red in honour of his love of Gloucester Rugby Club and Manchester United. He was a proud member of Barum Boys group.
of Dundry. Passed away after a short illness on May 22nd 2025, aged 82 years. Beloved Husband of the late Lorna Ford. Much loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather he will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday, 23rd June at 3.00 pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The R.N.L.I. are being accepted in memory of Trevor by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
(nee Boulton) of Locking formerly of Compton Martin. Sadly passed away on May 15th 2025, aged 59 years. She will be greatly missed by Husband Richard, Son William, Brother Mark and the rest of the family. The Funeral Service will be held at St Augustine’s Church, Locking on Wednesday, 25th June at 12.15 pm. Please wear a touch of colour in memory of Fay. No flowers by request. Donations if desired for St Augustine’s may be left at the Church, or Mind via the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/page/in-memory-of-fay All enquiries to Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors 2The Vinery, Harford Square Chew Magna, BS40 8RD Telephone 01275 332565
(Val) Of North Curry, formerly of Wedmore, passed peacefully away on June 1st 2025, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom, Mum to Hazel, Mother-in-Law to Phil, she will be sadly missed. The funeral service takes place at The Parish Church of St Mary, Wedmore, on Monday June 23rd at 2.30pm followed by interment. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the Farming Community Network and League of Friends Bridgwater Hospital. may be given online at ashleyedwards.co.uk or sent to: Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors 9 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AE Telephone 01278 794304
Ian Robert Hopkins passed away suddenly at home in Melksham Wiltshire on 28th May 2025. Ian was born in and lived in Bristol. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral will take place at West Wiltshire Cemetery (Semington) on Tuesday 8th July at 11am.
Alan (formerly of St.Werburghs), sadly passed away on Tuesday 10th June, Aged 86. He is greatly missed and loved by his wife Patricia, children Tina, Trudi, Alison and Richard. Son-in-laws Neil and Paul. Daughter-in-law Anna, his Nine grandchildren and Four great grandchildren. His celebration of life will be held on Monday 7th July at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Waterside Chapel at 12:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations can be made in Alan’s memory to Deerhurst Care Home, Soundwell Bristol. All other enquiries to be directed to Co-op Funeralcare Keynsham. Co-op Funeralcare Keynsham 24 High Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1DQ
O’SHEA Basil Joseph (Mike) On 29th May 2025 Basil Joseph (Mike) O’Shea passed away at Southmead Hospital aged 86 years. Dearest husband and friend to Ann, a devoted and proud father to Richard, Kate and Peter. Kind and supportive to the family – we will miss him dearly. RIP Basil. Funeral Mass at St Mary on the Quay Church, Bristol BS1 5AE on Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 10:30 a.m followed by a private family burial. If wished, donations to The British Heart Foundation and The Friends of Southmead Hospital. Enquiries can be directed to Co-op Funeralcare Redfield tel:0117 9556455.
(Nee Bown) Of Wells and formerly Binegar, where she lived for most of her life. Passed peacefully away with her family by her side at Frome Community Hospital on Tuesday 10th June 2025. aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late John Salvidge and very dearly loved mum and grandmother. Funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Church Binegar on Friday 4th July 2025 at 11.30am, followed by burial. Donations In memory of Doreen will be collected for Age UK. All enquiries to: E Emery & Sons, Funeral Directors, Oakhill BA3 5BG. Tel 01749 840350.
of Cheddar. Passed away at Musgrove Park Hospital on 7th June 2025 aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Janette, Father of Nichola, Richard and Jay and a loving Grandfather. A funeral service to be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to the Dogs Trust may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF. Tel: 01934 742885.
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on June 7th 2025, aged 77 years. Beloved Husband of Linda, much loved Dad of Lisa and Emma. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. A service to Celebrate Chris’s life will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Tuesday, July 1st at 11.30 am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance are being accepted in memory of Chris by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565
In Memoriams
(Doyle) (Peggy) Peggy Mum, 17 years since you left us, not a day goes by without treasured thoughts of our times together. Loved and sadly missed. Loving Son Mike & Wife Sara xx
Acknowledgements
Bridget, Stuart, Isy and families would like to thank all those who sent cards and messages to them and all those who attended the funeral service. It was greatly appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.