IN memoriam, here are the death notices carried in the Gazette this week:
Shirley Anne Dutson
It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Shirley Dutson announces her passing after along illness, on 29th September 2022, at the age of 87.
Shirley passed away peacefully at her home and will be lovingly remembered by her sons (Antony & David),her daughter-in-law (Elena), her two grandchildren,Maxim & Yulia, and her extensive family.
Shirley was a retired PE teacher. In her youth a gifted sports woman in many sports, she loved playing tennis and was passionate in her following of rugby matches together with close friends.
A Service of Commendation and Committal will beheld at Canford Crematorium, Bristol at 10:30am on the19th October for family members only, with a Service of Celebration of Shirley’s Life following on at 11:45am at St. Mary’s Church, Almondsbury.Please make any charitable donations to St Peter’s Hospice, Bristol.
Marcus Charles Staley (Mark)
Passed away on Wednesday 5th October 2022 aged 92 after a short battle with COVID.
Loving Father to Philip and Diane,and Grandfather to Beth, Rebecca and James.
Taken to rejoin his beloved late wife – Joyce.
A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at Olveston Methodist Chapel at 12.00 noon on Wednesday 26th October 2022.
Donations in memory of Mark will be going to support the Olveston and Tockington Methodist Church
c/o L & J Gulwell, Funeral Directors,1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2AD.
Elaine Vizard 1954 - 2022
Elaine Mary Vizard died suddenly of a heart attack on Thursday 22nd September aged 68.
Elaine was a dedicated mother and a reliable,valued worker at Medway and Kent councils.
She enjoyed spending time with her closest friends,attending concerts, and travelling overseas.Elaine is lovingly remembered by her only son,Jonathan Bursey.
Friends of Elaine are invited to join us celebrating her life on Wednesday 19th October at 1.30pm.The Funeral will be held at Medway Crematorium followed by the wake in Rochester High Street.
Flowers or donations would be gratefully received.Further information can be found at www.funeralguide.co.uk/104496.
Nancy Irene Walker
Formerly of Slimbridge and Rosebery Road, Dursley,passed away peacefully at Henlow Court Nursing Home on 1st October 2022 aged 92.
Funeral service to be held at St John’s Church,Slimbridge, on Friday 28th October at 11:00amfollowed by burial at Kingshill Cemetery, Dursley.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Age UK should be made payable to L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd,Funeral Director and sent to 24-26 High Street, Cam,Dursley, Glos, GL11 5LE.
Ronald Moulder
Formerly of Lampern View, Uley passed away peacefully at home with family members on Monday 3rd October 2022, aged 91 years.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday 10th November at St Giles’ Church, Uley at 2pm, followed by burial.
Family flowers only but donations if desired to The National Autistic Society c/o L. W. Clutterbuck Ltd.
Peter Withers
Passed peacefully away on Friday 7th October, aged 75 years.
He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place on Thursday 27th October,11.00am, Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel.
Family flowers only but donations to be made in Peter’s memory to Southmead Hospital Charityc/o L & J Gulwell Funeral Directors,1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, BS35 2AD.
Hugh Dudley Simmons
of Coalpit Heath.
Hugh sadly passed away on the 30th September 2022aged 76.
Much loved husband of Molly, Father to Paul, Angela and Claire, Grampy to Monica and Harvey.
Will be sadly missed and remain in our hearts forever.
Funeral service to be held at St Saviours Church, Coalpit Heath on Tuesday 1st November 2022 at 12 noon.Reception afterwards at The Miners,Coalpit Heath Village Hall, all welcome to attend.
No flowers please.Donations to the British Heart Foundation in Hugh’s memory will be warmly received and can be made by collection after the service or online a justgiving.com/fundraising/hughsimmons
or sent to Woodruff Family Funeral Directors,2 High Street, Winterbourne BS36 1JN.
James Reynolds (Jim)
Passed away peacefully at Beech House, Thornbury5th October 2022.
Husband of the late Joyce and Dad to Jacky and Gill,Grandad to Lizzie, David and Kate, Eloise and Alicia.
A Celebration of his life will take place at Memorial Woodlands, Tuesday, 25th October, from 2pm.
Family flowers and donations to ‘Face2Face Parkinson’s’c/o L & J Gulwell Funeral Directors, 1 Quaker Lane,Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2AD.
Thank you to everyone for their care,kind thoughts and support.
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