Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved oneBristol death notices and funeral announcements from this week

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

Sadly passed away on the 4th of April 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved Husband of the late Margaret Banks. Much loved Father of Andrew, David and the late Elizabeth. A cherished Papa. He will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium on Wednesday, April 30th at 3.00 pm. Donations if desired for Regil Church in memory of Simon are being accepted by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.

Beloved Wife of the late Alan Clark. Died on April 10th 2025, aged 78 years. Cherished Mum of Alison, James and Tom and much loved Nana to her six Granddaughters. The Funeral Service will be held at St Mary and St Peter’s Church, Winford on Friday, May 16th at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The Winford Church Restoration Fund are being accepted in memory of Sonia by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.

(Payne) Formerly of Chew Magna. Passed away peacefully aged 96 years on Tuesday 25th March 2025 at Nobles Hospital, Isle of Man. Beloved wife of the late Graham George, treasured mother of Mike and Carole, adored Nan of Joe, Aishlin, Frazer and Hugh, great Grandmother of Nico, Oshian and Onora. A service to celebrate the long life of Dorothy will take place at 11.30am on Thursday 1st May 2025 at Douglas Borough Crematorium, Glencrutchery Road. Please wear something colourful in memory of Dorothy as were her wishes. Family flowers only please, donations may be made in lieu, if so desired to Arlo’s Adventure, 2, Bollan Close, Glen Vine, Isle of Man, IM4 4FD. All enquiries to Eric Faragher Ltd Funeral Directors, Main Road, Onchan. Tel – 673109 or 622897 Email: enquiries@efl.im

(nee Yapp) (Fran) Much loved by family and friends, Fran sadly passed away at home aged 82. We will miss her kind heart and beautiful smile. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 7th May, 2pm at The Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium. Wear something green. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK.

Beloved Brother, Father and Grandfather died peacefully in his sleep in the Bristol Royal Infirmary on the 6th April after a long illness. Service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday May 12th at 1.30pm. You will be missed always. Love Steven, Debbie Kelly & Wayne.

(Bob) Passed peacefully away 10th April aged 97 years. Reunited with Jean (Nic). Loving Father and Grandfather. Bob will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral service is to take place at Mendip Crematorium, Shepton Mallet, on Tuesday 6th May at 11.30am and afterwards at The Old Down Inn, Emborough. In lieu of flowers, donations for Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance may be sent direct or left in the retiring collection following the service. Co-op Funeralcare 4-5 Wells Road, Radstock BA3 3RN

In Memoriams

Dearest Tim, lost to us 23 years ago. Our special son, brother and uncle. We hold you tightly within our hearts and there you will always remain. Life has gone on without you but it will never be the same. Love and miss you so very much. Mum, Dad, Simon, Abi, Ashley and Lucas X

Acknowledgements

The family would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the funeral service at Pilton Methodist Church and to all who gave so generously to Happy Landings Animal Rescue. Special thanks go to all the medical staff at Yeovil District Hospital for their care of Mildred. Please accept this as a personal message of thanks for your kind thoughts at this time.

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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.