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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
Formerly of Firework Close, Warmley Passed away at Southmead Hospital on 13th May 2025 aged 90 years. Now reunited with beloved wife Pamela. Will be greatly missed by Andrew, Sarah and all his family. Funeral service will be held on Monday 9th June 2025 in the Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 12:00noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John for Cancer Research UK may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
(Mike) Beloved Dad, Grandad & Great Grandad. Mike, passed away after a short illness on the 18th May and words cannot express how devastated we all are. You fought until the end and will forever be in our hearts. Sleep tight. Rachel, Andrew, Hollie & Families His Funeral will be held at Canford Crematorium on Monday 9th June at 2:15pm. Colourful attire please. At Mike’s request no flowers. Donations can be made in Mike’s memory to Bristol Children’s Hospital & Dementia UK. 65-73 Church Road Redfield Bristol BS5 9JR
(nee Clemente) Of Nailsea, passed away suddenly on 9th May 2025 aged 87 years. Joan will be very sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Her funeral service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday 13th June at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, but in lieu of flowers, donations would be warmly received for Alzheimer’s UK. These can be made online at www.aedavey.co.uk or sent c/o Arthur E. Davey 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS48 2DS.
(Penny) Penny sadly passed away on Tuesday 15th April, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her Funeral will take place on Wednesday 11th June at 11am in the Woodland Chapel at Westerleigh Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made in Penny’s memory to the MS Society.
Jeff passed away peacefully in his sleep after losing his battle with cancer. He will always be remembered for his love of life, his sense of humour and his true courage when facing his illness. He never gave in but remained a true gentleman to the very end.
Passed away peacefully on 26 May 2025 aged 85. Respected teacher and headmaster, musician and amateur artist. Much loved, admired and respected by everyone who knew him. In accordance with Anthony’s wishes bright dress please, no black. Funeral will be at Canford Crematorium on Friday 20 June at 12.45. Family flowers only please, donations may be given on the day to Anthony’s chosen charities. Enquiries to: R Davies & Son 381 Gloucester Road BS7 8TN Tel 0117 9424039
Greatly missed by family and friends across the sporting, educational and fishing world. Funeral at Canford Crematorium 16th of June 2025 11.15am, followed by a reception at Kings Weston House. Family flowers only – donations to St Peter’s Hospice Bristol c/o Thomas Davis Funeral Directors 123 Stoke Lane, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3RW
In Memoriams
Dad, it is 10 long years ago today, you were taken from us. A day we will never forget. As each day dawns, our memories remain, but our lives will never be the same. We are still so very sad that you are no longer here, although we feel your presence ever near. Missing you so much Dad, & always will. Loved & remembered forever, Your broken-hearted daughter Mary & Son in law Brian xxxx Your love is still our guiding light Shining through forever bright Your nature was loving & giving Your heart was made of pure gold So to us who truly loved you Your memory will never grow old. Ten years on, & still loved & missed every day by all your family xxxx
(Tommy) Formerly nursing staff at Manor Park Hospital Bristol, passed away 26 May 1989 in Exeter. Mum of Barry, Brian and Alex. A devoted mum, nan and great nan; totally selfless and simply one of the very best! Sadly missed but never forgotten by Alex and wife Barb and our children. Nan Thompson would have been so proud of her other great and later great great grandchildren, and they would have loved her so dearly.
Lover, you passed away on 28th May 2021, and on that day we would have been together for 48 years. You’re still my wonderful wife and my best friend. You were, and always will be, the best. I have wonderful memories of us together that will never be forgotten. I won’t stop loving you until the end of time, I can’t put into words how I feel, all I know is that I want to be with you very soon. Love you always. Your ever loving Husband Pete xxx God Bless.
In loving memory of a wonderful Mum. Twenty-five years have come and gone, But our memories of you are very strong, Your love, a flame that still burns bright, It guides us through the darkest night. You were always the perfect Mum, In each and every way, So caring loving and kind, You’re missed so much each day. Mum, there are no words to say, What losing you has meant, The memories we cherish, Of the happy times we’ve spent. We’ll never forget the love you showed And the way you cared for us, You truly gave us everything, The best Mum we all could trust. So this special message comes, Filled with all the love in our heart, To say you’re never, ever forgotten, Even though, we are apart. We’re missing you so much Mum. Love from. Bonnie, Gary, Jeff, Shelly, Teresa, Marcia, Darren and families. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Birthday Memoriams
Dad, Today would have been your birthday, 1st June. Birthday wishes to Heaven we send. Wrapped up in our love that will never end. Missing you so much Dad. Resting where no shadows fall. Reunited with Mum (Margaret Edna). Loved & remembered every day by your broken hearted Sons Brian, Kevin & John xxx & Daughter in law Mary xxx
Acknowledgements
Marian and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the many cards, letters and messages of condolence received. Also to all who attended the funeral service, and for the many donations in Jeff’s Memory for Avalon Camps, Prostate Cancer UK and The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Special thanks to: Rev Christine Judson, Jeff’s carer, Melody Marsden and to Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of thanks.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.