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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
Passed away 2nd May 2025, aged 81 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Broderick’s Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 27th May, 12 noon at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired to Great Western Air Ambulance c/o www.aedavey.co.uk and/or Arthur E Davey Family Funeral Directors, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea BS48 2DS. Tel: 01275 852307.
Much-loved landlady of The White Hart, Cheddar. Sadly, after a brave two-year battle with cancer, Tracey passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on 15th May 2025, aged 60 years. Beloved wife of Paul; devoted mum to Leanne, Michael, Jamie, and Hayley; and cherished Nana to her grandchildren, as well as a guiding figure to many more who loved her like family. A treasured friend to so many, Tracey will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Cheddar, on Monday 9th June 2025 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to Weston Hospicecare may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF. Tel: 01934 742885.
(Matt) Passed away on May 15th 2025, aged 51 years. Beloved Husband of Jenny, much loved Dad to Rosa and Eddie, cherished Brother of Hayley and Mark. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Chew Magna on Thursday, 5th June at 11.00 am. Donations if desired for Dorothy House and Brain Tumour Research are being accepted in memory of Matt by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Peter sadly passed away at Saville Manor on Monday 21st April. His funeral will take place on Thursday 29th May at 11:15 am at Canford Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peter’s memory to Multiple Sclerosis Society UK.
Passed away 24th April 2025, aged 81 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Gillian’s Funeral service will be held on Thursday 5th June, 12 noon at South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired to Dementia UK c/o www.aedavey.co.uk and/or Arthur E Davey Family Funeral Directors, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea BS48 2DS. Tel: 01275 852307.
Peacefully passed away at Culverhay Nursing home in Bath aged 92 Years Old. A true gentleman and will be carried in our hearts and missed always. Funeral service to be held at St John’s Church, High Street, Keynsham on Monday 2nd Of June 2025 at 10:30am. Donations in memory of Bryan are for Alzheimer’s Research. Co-op Funeralcare Keynsham, 24 High Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1DQ
Formerly of Stockwell Drive, Mangotsfield Passed away at the Bristol Heart Institute on 28th April 2025, aged 73 years. She will be greatly missed by her heartbroken husband, Raymond, daughters, Marie and Kelly and Grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 in the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 1:15pm Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Marilyn for Bristol Animal Rescue Centre or British Heart Foundation may be given on the day. Thank you. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
Of Mark passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday May 4th 2025, aged 81 years. Husband of the late Hilda, dad to Deborah and Claire, father-in-law to Terry and James, ‘papa’ to Christopher, Abbie, Georgia and Grace. He will greatly missed by all. The funeral service takes place at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Thursday May 22nd at 15:00. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, may be given online at ashleyedwards.co.uk, or sent to: Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors, 9 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AE. Telephone 01278 794304
Passed away peacefully at Pilgrim Friends Society Care Home, Chippenham on Friday 9th May. A former child foster carer with husband Stan, in Bushy Park, Totterdown. Marian a dearly loved sister to Phil, Mum, Auntie, Grandma and Great Grandma, who will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. A funeral service to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Tuesday 3rd June at 10:15am followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Fishponds Baptist Church at 2pm. Donations in memory of Marian, will be, in aid of ‘Save The Children’.
Passed away peacefully on 25th April 2025 Aged 84 years. Brother to Anita. Trevor will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The funeral service at Sedgemoor Crematorium will take place at 2.00pm on Tuesday 27th May 2025. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to Groves Family Funeral Directors, 115 High Street, Worle, Weston super Mare BS22 6HB Tel: 01934 525042
(Nee Bird) 3/11/1938 – 06/05/2025 Mum fought a long, brave fight against a terrible illness. She died surrounded by her close family. A beautiful soul has left this earth. Funeral Service at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday 30th May at 3.45pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to Parkinson’s UK c/o Keith C Britton & Son, Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA. or online via kcbritton.co.uk
Beloved dad of Kristine, much loved Grandpa of Seren and Martha Lula, sadly passed away on 11 May 2025. John is preceded in death by his beloved wife Margaret and his beloved son, Kunnagh. Funeral to celebrate his life to be held at St. Barnabas Church, Daventry Road, Bristol on 3 June at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please.
of Hinton Blewett passed away peacefully at the Royal United Hospital on 7th May, aged 80. Beloved Husband of Lynda, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral Service at St Margaret’s Church, Hinton Blewett on Thursday 29th May at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for RUHX (ITU) to Bryan G Bishop Funeral Service, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7LW.
In Memoriams
In loving memory of my Dear John, taken after much suffering, 27 years ago today. You are always in my thoughts. Happy memories last forever. Until we meet again, I shall love you. Wife Marilyn xxx
Remembering with love a dear Mum, sadly passed peacefully away four years ago, 25/05/21. Missing you so very much Mum, you are always in my thoughts. With love, Son Julian xxx
Dear mum, passed away 11 years ago today. Always loved and remembered. Son Jeremy
Birthday Memoriams
Whisper softly gentle breeze. Stir awake the butterflies, the flowers and the trees. Leanne’s birthday, 45 years. No more sadness, emptiness and tears. Celebrate the life of a Daughter of gold. Leanne will never, like us, grow old. Sleep tight, sweet dreams, see you in the morning. Love from Mum, Richard, Robert and Nanny June xxxx
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.