RIP: Evesham Journal death notices, April 30 and May 1

JOHN ALFRED WOOKEY Formerly of Malvern and Evesham. Passed away at Bricklehampton Hall Nursing Home on Friday, April 17th, 2020, aged 82 years. All enquiries to E. Hill & Son Funeral Directors, 01386 552141.

BERYL UNDERWOOD Of Yates Court, Evesham. Died peacefully at home on April 17th, 2020 aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Loving mother of the late Phil and the late Chris, and David. A much loved grandmother and great grandmother. A private service for the family will be held at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury. Donations, if desired, for St Richard's Hospice may be sent c/o Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham, WR11 4BD. Enquiries Tel. 01386 49903.

JOHN FREDERICK PAYNE Formerly of South Littleton. Passed away on April 17th, after a short illness aged 93 years. Loving husband to Mavis and father to Sally, Guy and Tim. Will be sadly missed by Guy and Deb, Tim and Michelle also by grandchildren Ashley, George, Oliver, Eve and William.

STANLEY HENRY ERNEST HAYNES 'TONY' Passed away peacefully at home April 21st. Will be greatly missed by wife Barbara, son Christopher and daughters Maureen and Sandra. Cherished grandad to Simon and "Grampy" to Sophie. Dearly loved brother, uncle and great uncle. The family would like to express sincere thanks to Catherine and Karen at St Richards Hospice, Evesham Neighbourhood nurses and carers and staff and carers from SQ Carers for their kindness and support. Donations in Tony's memory for St Richards Hospice may be made to Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham, WR11 4BD.

PAMELA SCRIMSHAW Of Evesham Died peacefully at the Alexandra Hospital on April 16th 2020 aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Stephen, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A private cremation service will take place at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury. All enquiries to Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham. Tel 01386 49903.

BARRY JOHN YOUNG 'BAZ' Of Pershore. Passed away peacefully on April 16th, 2020, aged 62 years A much loved partner, dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Barry will be greatly missed by all who knew him private cremation, a service to celebrate Barry's life will be held later in the year enquiries to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors 01386 552141.

FATHER ANDY KENNY Former parish priest of St. Mary and St.Egwin RC Church, Evesham. Passed away peacefully at Redhill Court Care Home, Worcester, on April 21st, 2020, aged 88 years, RIP. A much loved brother of Mary, brother in law of Jim and Uncle, who will be very sadly missed. Due to present government restrictions, a private burial service will take place at Oscott Cemetery, Birmingham. All enquiries to Bedwardine Funeral Services, Worcester, 01905 748811.

WHIT STEPHENS Whit has finally had her wish granted and has gone back home to be reunited with much loved husband George and much loved son Martin. Whit passed away peacefully on April 20th 2020 at Bricklehampton Hall, aged 103. Private funeral. Donations in memory of Whit for Smile Café can be sent to Merstow Green Funeral Home, 20 Merstow Green, Evesham, WR11 4BD Tel: 01386 49903 Will be missed by family and friends but most of all by daughter Margo and son in law Sam.

GEORGE EDWARD KELLY Former player for Pershore Junior Oldboys. On April 24th 2020, died peacefully at his home in Pershore, aged 86 years. Beloved husband to Joan, dear father to Judith, father in law to Martin. Cremation private. Many thanks to Abbottswood doctors and nurses, Full Care Solutions and Campden Home Nursing. Enquiries to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore. WR10 1HZ.

GEORGE (CHARLES) BIGLAND-GIBBONS Slipped away peacefully at 1pm on April 21st, 2020 with his beloved wife Sheila at his side. A much loved husband, father and grandfather. Private cremation service, donations for SSAFA may be sent to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore, WR10 1HZ.

GLENDA DOROTHY ANN GRIFFITHS On April 27th, 2020, peacefully at her home in Wyre Piddle, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of Raymond. Dear mum to Paul and Tanya, devoted grandmother to Ieuan, Liam, Carly and Elly and sadly missed by all her friends. Cremation private. A memorial service will be held later on in the year to celebrate Glenda's life. Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK, may be sent to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore. WR10 1HZ.

BEATRICE MARY LUDLOW On April 25th, 2020, peacefully at her home in Pershore, after a brave fight against cancer, aged 77 years. Much loved wife to John, dearly loved mum to Jayne, devoted gran to Alexander and Georgia and sadly missed by family and friends. Cremation private. Donations for Cancer Research UK, may be sent to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore. WR10 1HZ.

BRIAN FORD of Badsey. Passed peacefully away on April 18th, 2020 aged 74 with complications following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Much loved husband of Maureen, proud father of Sharon, Rachel and Stephen and proud grandad of 11 grandchildren. Private cremation. Donations in memory of Brian for Campden Home Nursing may be sent c/o Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham, WR11 4BD.

JANET LIPPETT (RAINES) Died peacefully on April 22nd, 2020 at Austen Court Care Home, Evesham. Much loved wife of Peter (Kipper), sister, mother, grandmother and auntie. Janet gave understanding, patience and friendship to everyone. Mostly Janet gave her love to us all. Now Janet rests peacefully in the arms of the Lord, but she will always be in our hearts. A private cremation will take place on Wednesday, May 6th at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury. A church service to celebrate Janet's life will be held when we can be together again. The family would like to thank all at Austen Court who gave her love and care. Kipper would like to thank all those who sent messages of support. Donations in Janet's memory can be made to Dementia UK c/o Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham.

SYLVIA JOAN PARDOE "QUEEN" Formally of Broadway Passed away April 22nd 2020, aged 87yrs. Dearly loved wife of the late Cyril. Loving mum to Sharon and the late Jonathan. Best nan to Mark, Hannah, Amy and Kate. Special nanny Sylvia to Maisie, Grace, Joe, Evan and Corran. Beloved sister of Mavis. Private cremation. Donations to The British Diabetic Association may be sent to Thomas Brothers, Funeral Directors, 497 Evesham Rd, Crabbs Cross, Redditch, B97 5JF.

RONALD JOHN SHERWOOD 'RON' of Alcester (formerly Salford Priors) Passed away peacefully 22nd April 2020 two weeks short of his 94th birthday. Much loved husband of Kathleen, Wonderful dad to Rosemarie Hilary and Wendy, father-in-law to Roger and Stephen, grandfather of Claire, Martin, John, Ian, Sam and Emily, great grandfather of 5. Private Funeral Service at The Vale Crematorium Memorial Service to be arranged at a later date.

JEAN MARY ELLIOTT MUNN from Charlton. Sadly passed away on the 16th April 2020 at Tutnall Hall Nursing Home, Bromsgrove. Cremation is at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury, on the 4th May 2020 at 3 p.m. Jean will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

MARION CORALINE MARGARET KELLY (nee WITHERS) Passed away peacefully at The Joseph Weld Hospice on 21st April 2020. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, her children, Garry, Lorraine, Marion, Michael, Helen and their partners. Lovingly adored by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family flowers only, donations to Joseph Weld Hospice c/o Rose Funeral Service, 23 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9LY. Tel: 01305 785832.

EDWARD BERNARD SMITH 'TED' Of Dovers View, Weston Sub Edge, died peacefully at his home on April 23rd, 2020, aged 83 years. Treasured husband of the late Margaret and a dear father of Sue, Gill, Mike and Tracey. Much loved grandad, great grandad and great great grandad. A private cremation will take place shortly. A service to celebrate Ted's life will take place at a later date. Donations to Campden Home Nursing. All enquiries please to Merstow Green Funeral Home. Tel. 01386 49903.

OLIVE CLARKE Died peacefully on April 24th, 2020, aged 90. Much loved wife of John and mother to Christopher and the late Patricia, mother in law to Anne and Graham and special grandmother, great-grandmother, Sister, Auntie and Friend. Olive now awaits her Lord's return. Thank you Richmond Wood Norton for your wonderful loving care during Olive's many happy months with you. A private family burial will take place and a thanksgiving service will be arranged later. Enquiries to Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham. Tel 01386 49903.

SHIRLEY DAVIES 'SHIRL' Passed away peacefully at Worcester Royal Hospital after a short illness on April 24th 2020 aged 52 years. Beloved wife to Tony. A much loved mum to Aaron and Owen. A graveside service will take place at Hampton Cemetery. Enquiries to Martin Grinnell Funeral Services, 1 Bewdley Street, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 4AD. Tel: 01386 422233.

DAVID WILLIAM FOLKES MBE of Broadway, died peacefully at his home on 27th April 2020, aged 85 years. For over 60 years the treasured husband of Gill. Loving dad of Christine and Caroline and father in law of Alex and the late David, proud grampy of Eleanor, Martha, Daisy and Eddie. A private cremation will take place on Saturday, May 16th. The hearse will proceed up High Street, Broadway at 11.20 a.m. A service of celebration and thanksgiving for David's life will take place at St. Michael's Church, Broadway and will be announced later. Enquiries to Merstow Green Funeral Home. Tel. 01386 49903.

KENNETH MORRIS 'KEN' Of Pershore. After a short illness on April 26th, 2020, aged 88 years. A loving husband to Ann and father to Hayley and Glenn. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service private. Donations to Myaware (formerly the Myasthenia Gravis Association) may be sent to E. Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore, WR10 1HZ.

MARY TUSTIN Of Pershore. Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on April 26th, 2020 aged 71 years. Much loved wife of Nigel, devoted mum to Robert and Emma and a beloved nan to Bethany, Adam, Daniel and Caitlin. A devoted daughter, sister and auntie. She will be missed by all her family and friends. Mary was always a bright light in everyone's life bringing a smile and genuine happiness everywhere she went. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, May 4th at 3.30pm. Enquiries to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore. WR10 1HZ. 01386 552141.

SHIRLEY ANN INGLES (Nee BURROWS) Sadly passed away on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020, aged 72 years A much loved wife of Roy. Loving mum of Su and the late Darren. Cherished nan of Megan and Oscar. Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us everyday. A private family service will take place. Donations if desired for FOCUS may be sent to: Merstow Green Funeral Home, 20 Merstow Green, Evesham. WR11 4BD Tel. 01386 49903.

MINNIE DRINKWATER Of Ferry Lane, Offenham died peacefully at Alexandra Hospital, Redditch on April 26th, 2020, aged 97 years. Much loved wife of the late Charles, a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Will be very sadly missed. A private cremation will take place shortly. Donations in remembrance of Minnie for Midlands Air Ambulance and Versus Arthritis may be sent to Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham. WR11 4BD. Enquiries tel. 01386 49903.

SIDNEY ROBERT SHEWARD 'SID' Passed away on March 31st, 2020, aged 68 loving father, grandfather and brother. Family funeral only. For further enquiries please contact O W Ellis Funeral Directors on 01244 456757.