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

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

formerly of Blagdon. Passed away peacefully on April 20th 2025, aged 89 years. Beloved Wife of the late Pete Best. Much loved Mum of Rachael and Son in Law Trevor. Cherished Nan of James and Thomas, a treasured Great Nanna she will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Blagdon on Wednesday, May 28th at 11.00 am followed by Cremation at South Bristol Crematorium at 12.45pm. Flowers or donations for Dementia UK are being accepted in memory of Joyce by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565

BRESSINGTON Majorie Corrine of Upton St. Leonards, Gloucester, formerly of Painswick. Passed away peacefully on 19th April 2025, aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Adrian, dearly loved Mother of Alastair, Nathan, Lydia and Edward and dear Mother-in-law of Jade, Dan and Anna. Also a loving ‘Nana’ to her Grandchildren. Will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Barnwood Road, Gloucester, on Friday 16th May at 11am and afterwards a Celebration of her life at Painswick Cricket Club. Family Flowers only. All enquires to Goodwins Funeral Directors, Peter Scott House, 2 Heathville Road, Gloucester GL1 3DP Tel: 01452 309903

Passed away peacefully on the 11th of April, aged 84 years. A much-loved Husband, Dad, and a friend to many. He will be much missed and lovingly remembered by all that knew him. A service in his memory will be held on the Tuesday the 20th of May, 10:30 at Weston-Super-Mare Crematorium. Donations if desired can be made to RNLI. Service provided by Pitmans, CO-OP Funeralcare, 40 Milton Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 2SL, 01934 622738.

Sylvia sadly passed away at home on Friday, 11th April, aged 89. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her Funeral will take place on Saturday, 17th May at 12:30pm at St John the Baptist Church, Frenchay. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made in Sylvia’s memory to BRACE Alzheimer’s Research and St John the Baptist Church.

(Jacko) of Bristol, formerly of Neath and Swansea Dearly loved father of Marcus, Alexandrea, Annalise and Ria, dear father-in-law of Robert, much loved grandfather of Ollie, Scarlet, Ebony, Hunter, Jackson, Mila and Blakeleigh, loved brother and uncle. Funeral service on Tuesday 20th May 2025 at Margam Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations may be made to The British Liver Trust via the link below. Further enquiries to Mr Craig Perfect, Gareth A. Jenkins Independent Funeral Directors of Baglan Funeral Home. Telephone 01639 790333.

(nee Mildon) Passed away peacefully at Harbour Care Home, Portishead on Thursday 24th April 2025, aged 89 years. Much loved by family in Canada and many friends at Shirehampton. Funeral Service to be held at Canford Crematorium on Monday 19th May 2025 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please but Donations, if desired, to Myeloma UK may be forwarded to F H Halliday & Son Ltd, 115 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PT (01275) 842120, via the donation box at the service or online at www.fhhalliday.co.uk

of Knowle, Bridgwater passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday 24th April 2025 aged 78 years. Beloved wife of George, dearly loved mother of Matthew, Craig and Sally and dear mother-in-law of Caroline, Tracy and Mark also a loving granny and great granny who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, donations if desired will be shared between Macmillan Cancer Support and St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice can be left in the collection box after the service or made directly online at www.mfranksandsons.co.uk (announcements). Cheques payable to the charities can also be forwarded to: M Franks & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.

of Cam, formerly of Bristol, died surrounded by his family on 23rd April, 2025 aged 88. His funeral service will be held in the Waterside Chapel, at Westerleigh Crematorium, on Friday 30th May 2025, at 11:15 a.m., with refreshments afterwards at the Old Spot Inn, Dursley. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust c/o L. W. Clutterbuck Ltd 01453 542754.

(Vic) Sadly passed away on Friday 4th April 2025, Aged 67 years. Richard will be deeply missed by his family, friends and everyone who knew and loved him. The funeral will be held on Thursday 15th May 2025, 10am at South Bristol Crematorium. All enquiries to R.Davies & Son, Bedminster – 0117 9637848

Died peacefully on 25th April 2025. Beloved father of Suzanne and Mark, father-in-law of Richard and Helen and grandfather to Jamie, Robbie, Imogen, Toby, Tom and Sam.

Sadly passed away on Thursday 17th April 2025, aged 89 years. Beloved Husband to the late Pat and much loved Dad to Julie, Kim and Mark. A very special Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Who will be greatly missed by us all. Funeral details Thursday 22nd May Service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium 11:15 AM All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Dementia UK in memory of Glyn may be given after the service. R. Davies & Son 10 Gilda Parade Whitchurch BS14 9HY 01275 833 441

Passed away peacefully on 26 April 2025, aged 77. Beloved Aunt, Great Aunt and friend of many. Funeral will be at Canford Crematorium on Wednesday 28 May at 11.15am. Donations in memory of Liz may be given on the day to support the work of Breast Cancer Now. https://elisabethwhipp.muchloved.com/ Enquiries to: R Davies & Son 381 Gloucester Road Bristol BS7 8TN 0117 9424039.

Formerly of Henfield Crescent, Oldland Common. Brian passed away at home on 14th April 2025 aged 90 years. Now reunited with his beloved wife Janet. He will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Thursday 22nd May in the Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 4pm. Immediate family flowers only. Donations in memory of Brian for Prostate Cancer UK & British Heart Foundation may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 01117 9562834.

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