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Glenis Shiner
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Funeral notices
Glenis Shiner
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Dorothy House Hospice on Saturday, 20th December 2025, aged 80 years. Glenis is survived by her husband Peter and her two sons Alastair and Richard, who loved her very much and will really miss her. She will also be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. There will be a Funeral Service at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday, 15th January 2026 at 12.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to MacMillan Cancer Support are being accepted by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2 The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Sadly passed away on 10 December 2025, aged 97 years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family. Cremation service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, South Gloucestershire. BS37 8RE on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 11:00am. Donations if desired can be made to Dementia UK at funerals.uk.net/make-a-donation/ or on the day. Enquiries to F Woodruff Funeral Directors, 2 High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS36 1JN
Sadly passed away on 10th December 2025 aged 78 years. Dearly loved and missed by all her family. Cremation service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, Bristol. BS37 8QP Woodland Chapel at 3:00pm on Friday 9th January 2026. Donations, if desired can be made on the day to the Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to Jamieson Funeral Directors, 8 Badminton Road, Downend, Bristol. BS16 6BQ. Telephone 0117 956 4796
John Henry Shrimpton
John died peacefully at home on 8th December aged 85. Funeral service to be held on Monday 5th January 2026 at Canford Crematorium, Canford Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3PQ at 2:15pm. The family are requesting no flowers. Donations can be made in memory to Mesothelioma UK using the following Just Giving link www.justgiving.com/page/mandy-ebsworth-1765892138703
Died on 5th December 2025 aged 83 after a long illness bravely endured. Beloved husband of Mary. Much loved by Max, Mandy, Sophie and John and devoted Grampy to William, Tom, Harry and Ella. Private family funeral with a Memorial Service to be held in early 2026.
Eileen Millicent Culblaith (Wagner)
From Montreal Canada Passed away peacefully aged 106 years. Eileen will be deeply missed by her family and friends. The funeral will be held at Canford Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January at 15.45. Donations in Lieu of flowers are kindly being asked for Diabetes UK
R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors, (formerly known as Stenner & Hill) 2 Pembroke Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9SQ Tel: 0117 982 3188
Beloved husband of the late Bet Payton. Much loved dad of Allan and Lorraine, and Jean and Joe. Treasured Gramps of Amy, Sam, Josh and Jack, big gramps of Joseph, Louis, Fred, James and Henry. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday, 9th January 2026 at 11.15am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, are being accepted in memory of Ivor by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors 2, The Vinery, Harford Square Chew Magna, BS40 8RD Telephone 01275 332565
Passed away on 13th December 2025 aged 82 years. A dearly loved Wife, Mum and Grannie. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF Telephone 01934 742885
Passed away on December 4th 2025, aged 82 years. Much loved Brother, Uncle and Friend. He will be greatly missed. The Burial will be held at All Saints Church, Publow on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 11.00 am followed by A Service of Thanksgiving at Manvers Gospel Hall, Bath at 1.00 pm. Flowers or Donations for Diabetes UK are being accepted in memory of Paul by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.