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

(Phyl) Sadly passed away at Warmley House Care Home on 7 April 2025. A dearly loved wife, who will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service on Friday 16 May to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Kingswood at 10.00am, followed by a burial at Kingswood Remembrance Park at 11.00am. A wake will be held afterwards at Warmley Community Centre and everyone who knew Phyl is welcome to come and share memories. Donations in Phyl’s memory for Warmley House Care Home can be left in the retiring collection at the church or may be sent c/o Alderwick Funeral Directors, 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG

Passed away 5th March 2025 and 26th March 2025 aged 92 and 94 years respectively. They will both be sadly missed by all their family and friends. Ken and Joan’s Memorial service will be held on Monday 14th April, 1.30pm at All Saints Church, Long Ashton. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired to St Peters Hospice c/o www.aedavey.co.uk or Arthur E Davey Family Funeral Directors, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea BS48 2DS. Tel: 01275 852307.

of Street, formerly of Shapwick and Ashcott , passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on Saturday 29th March 2025 aged 82 years. A much-loved wife of the late Dave, beloved mum of Mark and of the late Scott also a loving grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, donations if desired in lieu of flowers will be shared between St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice and Shapwick & Polden Cricket Club 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.

Died peacefully on 25th March 2025, at Glebe House in Almondsbury, Bristol, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Jack, loving mother to Ashley, Clive and Eric and much loved grandmother to Charles and Matthew. Mary will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 15th April at Christ The King Church in Thornbury, Bristol, at 11am, followed by cremation at Westerleigh Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, for WaterAid UK, may be given on the day of the funeral, via the online link at gwanny.muchloved.com, or sent c/o Austin Williams Funeral Services, Unit 1, 19 Clevedon Road, Nailsea, Bristol BS48 1EH.

of Locking passed away at The Bristol Royal Infirmary on 26th March 2025 aged 69 years. Much loved partner and music teacher of the Cheddar Valley and beyond. Committal service to be held at Weston Super Mare Crematorium on Monday 28th April 2025 at 10.30am followed by a celebration of Anne’s life at St. Andrew’s Church, Cheddar at 3.00pm. Family flowers only but donations to Cheddar Valley Music may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF. Telephone 01934 742885

(Young) Passed away peacefully on Thursday 27th March 2025 at Southampton General Hospital, aged 80. Mother of Richard and Jessica, Grandmother of Sasha, Edward, Laura, Annabel, Alfie and George. She will be sadly missed. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 1st May 2025 at Canford Crematorium at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ros will be collected for Southampton Hospital Charity and may be given on the day. Any enquiries please contact R Davies & Son, 63 Westbury Hill. Westbury on Trym. Bristol. BS9 3AD. Tel 01179628954

Formerly of Ashton, passed away on 17th March, aged 88 years. Dearly loved father and Pops. Funeral service at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday 25th April at 12.00 noon. Donations in lieu of flowers to Dementia UK c/o Keith C. Britton & Son Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA or via kcbritton.co.uk

Formerly of Portishead, passed away on 23rd March aged 81 years. Dearly loved father and grandfather. Funeral service at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd April at 1.30pm. Family flowers only donations if desired to Children’s Hospice South West c/o Keith C. Britton & Son Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA or via kcbritton.co.uk

Of Baltonsborough, passed peacefully away on 25th March 2025 aged 94 years. A much loved wife of the late Michael Rutter, aunt, godmother and friend to many who will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 24th April 2025 at 10:30am, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at St Dunstan’s Church, Baltonsborough at 12 Noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired may be made online at www.funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques made payable to St Dunstan’s Church Baltonsborough may be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY.

Passed away peacefully on 27th March 2025. Now reunited with his beloved wife, June. He will be so greatly missed by his children, Clive, Trudie and Jo, his grandchildren Chloe, Charlotte, Francesca, Fred, Sophie, Alice and Joshua and great grandchildren Eva, Harrison, Rafi and Michael and their families. Rest in Peace, surrounded by Love. The Funeral Service will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Chew Magna on Monday, 28th April at 11.30 am. Flowers or donations for The Royal British Legion are being accepted in memory of John by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565

Loving memories of my brother Alan who will be so sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Pam & Ryan at this time. With love from his sister Enid & Family Lynne, Tim, Julie, Elkie & Sam

Trevor, aged 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 1st April. A kind, generous and devoted man who lived a full and active life until his very last days. He will be fondly missed by so many. A private family Cremation will be held, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St Mary’s Church, Olveston on Thursday 17th April at 1pm. The wake will follow at the Ship Inn, Alveston. All are very welcome at the Service and Wake. Family flowers only please. Donations to Action for Children. C/o L&J Gulwell Funeral Directors. 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury. BS35 2AD. 01454 418779

In Memoriams

(Sutton) Mum Four years today. All we have now is our memories of you. We love and miss you every day. Loving children Roger and Sandra xxx

In loving memory of my wonderful dad and ampy who sadly left us on 6th April, 2002. 23 years have passed but you are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. You are greatly missed by your loving son Paul, Jane, Darren and Jamie XX

Acknowledgements

of Stoke St Michael Kathryn and all the family would like to thank everyone for their support throughout Mike’s illness, for cards, messages of sympathy, attending the funeral and donations. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement.

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