IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Gazette this week

Deaths

PHYLLIDA PARSLOE

Professor emeritus, D. Sc., beloved sister of John Parsloe and his wife Maggie, and beloved aunt of their children, Thomas, Alice and William, died on 1st September, aged 90, at The Lion House, Thornbury, after a long illness in the devoted care of Georgios Kalampokas.

There will be a committal at the Quaker burial ground in Lower Hazel on the morning of Wednesday 22nd September.

There will be a service at 2.30 p.m. at the United Reformed Church, Chapel St., Thornbury, South Glos. BS35 2BA.

Phyllida was a Quaker and the service will be based on Quaker practices.

Unfortunately for Covid reasons, numbers have to be limited but the service will be zoomed, so anyone wishing to attend or watch the service should contact Gulwells on 01454 418779.

After the service everyone who was a friend of Phyllida is invited, whether they attend the Service or not, to a reception at Phyllida’s house, The Lion House, Castle Street, although again numbers may have to be restricted, particularly if it is raining and the garden cannot be used.

ACKLAND

John Frederick

Passed peacefully away on Sunday 5th September at Rose Garden Nursing Home, aged 85 years.

Loving Husband, Dad, Gramps and Great Grampy.

Dearly loved by all the family.

Family funeral only but donations may be made in John’s Memory to Children’s Hospice South West c/o L & J Gulwell Funeral Directors, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, BS35 2AD.

CLIFFORD

Mervyn Edward

Passed away 4th September 2021.

Graveside Service at Thornbury Cemetery on Thursday 23rd September at 11am.

Donations for Cancer Research UK c/o L & J Gulwell Funeral Directors.

COLE

David Edward

of Berkeley

Husband to the late Doreen Cole.

Sadly passed away at Breadstone House on Tuesday 2nd September 2021.

Funeral service to be held at the Union Chapel Berkeley, on Tuesday 28th September 11am.

Donations in lieu of flowers for British Heart Foundation c/o L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd.

GEORGE

Linda

Much loved Wife, Mum, Sister and Mum-in-Law and Grandma, died unexpectedly on the 15th August aged 67.

She will be missed greatly by all her loving family who will remember her in their hearts always.

Funeral at Westerleigh Crematorium on Monday 20th September at 1pm.

Family flowers only but donations, if you wish, to WaterAid c/o L & J Gulwell Funeral Directors, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, Bristol.

HOBBS

Douglas (Doug) John

Died peacefully at home on 9th September 2021 aged 88, after a long illness bravely borne.

He was gentle and patient, much loved by Joan, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He’ll be sadly missed by all and remembered fondly as a teacher and organist helping many children and adults enjoy making music.

There will be a private family cremation.

A memorial service will be arranged later.

The Doctors and Staff at the Culverhay Surgery and the District Nurses, OTs and Physios cared for him most lovingly over his illness. We were so grateful for all their support which enabled us to care for him as he wished, to the end of his days.

ORGAN

Valerie Susan

Previously Valerie Susan Adams

Of Coaley.

Passed away peacefully at home on 2nd September 2021 aged 73.

Much loved Mother and Friend.

Funeral service to be held at St. Joseph’s Nympsfield, on Thursday 23rd September at 1:30pm followed by cremation at Gloucester.

Donations in memory are for Breast Cancer Research and may be sent and made payable to L. W. Clutterbuck Ltd., Funeral Directors, 24-26 High Street, Cam, Dursley, Glos. GL11 5LE.

REYNOLDS

Olive May

Passed away peacefully at home on 29th August 2021, aged 96.

A loving Mother of Brian.

A Memorial Service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Wotton Under Edge at 12pm on Saturday 25th September 2021.

Family flowers only please.

Brian would like to say “Thank You” to all Medical Professionals that have helped and supported Olive over the last few difficult months.

Donations in Olive’s memory can made to Longfield Hospice c/o Grimes and Goscombe, Chipping Manor, The Chipping, Wotton-Under-Edge, GL12 7AD Tel 01453 843451.

ROBERTSON

Hazel

Formerly of Canonbury Street Berkeley.

Peacefully on 8th September 2021, aged 97.

Much loved wife of the late Bill and a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

The service of thanksgiving is to be held at The Parish Church of St Mary’s Berkeley on Friday 24th September at 2.30 pm.

Donations in Hazel’s memory for the Salvation Army Dewdown House, 64 Beach Road, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 4BE.

ROCKE

Anthony

‘Mutty’

Peacefully passed away at Stinchcombe Manor on Monday 6th September 2021, aged 82 years.

Beloved husband to Norma, father to Sean and Grandfather to Oliver and Tom. He will dearly be missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Service of Thanksgiving to be held at St Bartholomew’s Church Lower Cam on Tuesday 21st September 2021 at 12:30pm.

Donation in lieu of flowers for Alzheimer’s Society c/o L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd.

RODELL

Christopher John

Passed away at home after a long battle with cancer on August 6th, 2021, aged 68.

Beloved husband of Heather and brother of Mary.

Will be remembered with love and affection by family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Fretherne St Mary, Arlingham Road, Fretherne, Frampton on Severn, Glos GL2 7JF on Wednesday 22nd September 2021, at 2pm afterwards 3.30pm Gloucester Crematorium.

Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Longfield Hospice c/o L W Clutterbuck, 24-26 High St, Cam, Dursley, Glos GL11 5LE

online donations lwclutterbuck.co.uk

SAVERY

Roger William

Passed away after a short stay in Hospital on August 26th aged 78 years.

Beloved Husband of Brenda, Father of Mandy, Polly and Amy and his 3 son-in-law’s. Devoted Grandad to Thomas, Matt, Lucy, Chloe, Alfred and Sidney. Dear Brother to Shirley and the late Michael.

Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 22nd September 12pm at Little Eastacombe, Atherington, EX37 9HP.

Family flowers only, donations welcome to the Devon Air Ambulance which was a charity close to his heart care of H. N. Blackmore & Sons Funeral Directors, 116 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DB (01769) 572338.

SMITH

Vilma June Maisie

With great sadness we announce the loss of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt who passed peacefully away at home

on September 10th aged 90 years.

Family meant everything to her, and she will always stay close to our hearts.

From devoted husband Stan, children Philip and Lucinda, and grandchildren Isabella and Harry.

Special thanks for all the assistance received from Cam Surgery, District Nurses, Bluebird Care, Hazel Peters and especially the selfless and devoted support from Simona Popescu.

For any enquiries please contact L.W. Clutterbuck Ltd, Funeral Directors on 01453 542754.

STREET

Peggy

Passed away peacefully at home on 9th September 2021, aged 81 years.

Devoted Wife to Leo, loving Mother to Shaun Mark and Jacqui, Grandma and Great Grandma. Will be dearly missed by all.

Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 29th September at 11am in The Immaculate Conception Church, Beeches Green Stroud.

Family flowers only, Donations if desired for Alzheimer’s Society, Cheques made payable to Alzheimer’s Society, send c/o Philip Ford Funeral Directors, Dirleton House, Caincross Road, Stroud GL5 4ES.

WILLIAMS

(nee Hervey)

Kathleen

Sadly passed away Sunday 5th September aged 96 after a short illness.

We are not ready to say goodbye but God needs you to enrich his garden. So please lord, take care of her as she is precious to us.

We love you so much Kathleen.

From Ken & Liz, Joyce & Bill, Edward & Anne and all your devoted family.

The funeral service will be at St Mary’s Church, Almondsbury, BS32 4DT on Friday the 1st of October 2021 at 2:00 pm.

Followed by a burial at Almondsbury Cemetery.

Donations on the day to St Mary’s Church.

Flowers welcome.

Enquiries to R. Davies & Son, 381 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8TN.

WOOD

Shirley Irene

Of The Crapen, formerly of Wotton, passed away peacefully at home on 6th Sept. 2021 aged 84.

Much loved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother.

Funeral service to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel on Friday 24th September at 12:15pm.

Flowers welcome or donations for Marie Curie may be sent and made payable to L. W. Clutterbuck.ltd., 24-26 High Street, Cam, Dursley, Glos., GL11 5LE.