The Gazette Series has published 8 death notices in the last 7 days.

Every week, the Gazette Series publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the Gazette Series:

Jean Beaven

BEAVEN Jean From Thornbury. Passed away peacefully at Henlow Court Nursing Home, Dursley, on 17th August 2023, aged 93. Wife to John, Mum to Kate, David, Margaret and Robert. Gran to Alan, Amber, Jack and Alistair. Mother-in-Law to Mike, Nicola and John. Much loved and sadly missed. A celebration of Jean's life will be held at the Memorial Woodlands Chapel, Earthcott, on Friday 22nd September at 10.15am with family flowers only. Donations to Centrepoint (charity for young homeless).

Robert John POOLE

POOLE Robert John "Bob" Passed away peacefully on 30th August 2023 in Southmead Hospital. Devoted husband to Pat, father of Sam and Toby. A regular volunteer with the Thornbury Community Composting group, and often appearing as Santa at local Christmas events. Bob will be sorely missed by his friends, neighbours and extended family. The family thank the wonderful NHS staff for the care, consideration and kindness shown to Bob in his final weeks. Funeral service to take place at Memorial Woodlands, Earthcott on Wednesday 13th September at 2pm. Donations if desired to St Peters Hospice, Age UK, or the Cotswolds Canal Trust.

Evelyn Joan (Joan) Shipp

SHIPP Evelyn Joan (Joan) Passed peacefully away Saturday 26th August aged 96. Reunited with her beloved Richard. A wonderful mum to Alethea (the late Bryan) and Cheryl. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren and by many friends and family. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 14th September 12.30 pm St Mary's Church Thornbury. Followed by burial at Thornbury Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations may be made in Joan's memory to The Children's Society c/o L& J Gulwell, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury.

Emily Ann Ward

WARD Emily Ann Passed away 26th August 2023, aged 85 years. Funeral Service to be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Wednesday 13th September at 2 p.m. Beloved wife to the late Frank Ward. Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, known as 'GG'. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research UK c/o L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd., Funeral Directors, 01453 542754.

Mary Spratt

SPRATT Mary Mary sadly passed away peacefully on Friday 4th August 2023 at her care home in Thornbury. A private family funeral was held at Canford on Wednesday 30th August. Mary will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She requested no flowers and donations to CRUK. Which raised a total of £275

Robert Michael (Rob) Wilkes

WILKES Robert Michael (Rob) Suddenly but peacefully passed away at Waikato Hospital, Cambridge, New Zealand. Dearly loved husband of Maureen (nee Attwood). Loved father of Martin, daughter-in-law Kim and only grandson Zane. Both Maureen and Robert were former residents of Dursley.

Winifred Elizabeth (Winnie) Hignett

HIGNETT Winifred Elizabeth (Winnie) of Chipping Sodbury. Passed away in Southmeads Hospital on Tuesday 29th August 2023, aged 86. She leaves 2 sisters, Margaret Marson and Kathleen Dunn, four nephews and one niece. Funeral service at 13.45 25th September 2023 at Westerleigh Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to Cancer Research UK by cheque to F Woodruff Funeral Home, 118-120 Station Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4PQ or online at funerals.uk.net

Patricia POOLE

POOLE Patricia "Pat" Pat Poole passed away on 14th August 2023. Beloved wife of Robert, mother of Sam and Toby. A colourful and busy character in the community who will be missed by the Alveston Twinning Association, WI, Alveston Forum, her U3A short walks group, and local pétanque league. Funeral service to take place at Memorial Woodlands, Earthcott on Wednesday 13th September at 2pm. Donations if desired to St Peters Hospice, Age UK, or Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA)

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