The following death notices have been posted on the Evesham Journal this week.

JACK MANTLE Passed away peacefully in Jubilee Lodge on September 29th aged 96 years. Beloved husband of Cynthia Mantle (deceased). Precious irreplaceable uncle to Claire and Dave.

PAUL MORAN Of Offenham. Died peacefully on September 30th, 2020 at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, aged 75 years, after a final, short illness. He bore the trials and tribulations of his latter years with humour and stoicism and will be much missed by his loving wife Jill and his many friends. Private funeral service to be held at Sun Rising Natural Burial Ground on Tuesday, October 20th at 12 noon. No flowers please, but donations in his memory can be made to Cancer Research UK, and may be sent to Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham, WR11 4BD or online at merstowgreen.co.uk Enquiries tel. 01386 49903

PAUL MORAN Of Offenham. Died peacefully on September 30th, 2020 at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, aged 75 years, after a final, short illness. He bore the trials and tribulations of his latter years with humour and stoicism and will be much missed by his loving wife Jill and his many friends. Private funeral service to be held at Sun Rising Natural Burial Ground on Tuesday, October 20th at 12 noon. No flowers please, but donations in his memory can be made to Cancer Research UK, and may be sent to Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham, WR11 4BD or online at merstowgreen.co.uk Enquiries tel. 01386 49903

DAVID GEORGE MIDDLETON Passed away on October 9th 2019. If we could have a lifetime wish and one dream that could come true, we would prey to god with all our hearts just to see and speak to you again. A thousand words won't bring you back, we know because we've tried and neither will a million tears, we know because we've cried. You've left behind our broken hearts and precious memories too. But we've never wanted memories, we only wanted you. Love and miss you always. Nellie, Shaz, Mick and Alisha. XXXXXXX

EVELYN ULYATT Died October 11th 2006. Though it is now fourteen years, Time does not stop the tears, For one loved so very much, I miss your smile, your voice, your touch, But in my heart you will always stay. Loved and missed more every day. David.

JOSEPHINE VALERIE COTTERELL Passed peacefully away in Worcester Royal Hospital, on October 5th, 2020, aged 80. Dearly loved Sister to Helen and Eileen, and Sister in Law Bridget, adored Aunt to her Nephews and Nieces. Private Family Funeral Service.

MAJOR (RET'D) PHILLIP JOHN HODGES "PIP" Died suddenly on 24th September 2020 after a short illness borne with fortitude, great courage and good humour. Beloved and loving husband of Pippa and dearly loved Father of Dominic, Giles and Luke and adored Grandpa to Callum, Kara, Dan, Joel and Amy. Much loved father-in-law of Sarah, Debbie, Nic and Sally. Kind, loving, wise, generous and fair, he is irreplaceable and sorely missed by us all. Funeral Service at All Saints Church, Evesham on Friday, October 16th 2020 at 12 noon followed by cremation at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury. Family flowers only but donations to Brain Cancer Research may be placed online at www.merstowgreen.co.uk or sent to Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham, WR11 4BD. Enquiries Tel. 01386 49903

SERENA SUSAN FRANCIS Of Abbots Morton died peacefully at home on 1st October, aged 86. Greatly missed and much loved Mum of Lynda and Richard; Mother in Law to Debbie and John; Gran; Grannie England and G.Gran. Service at the Vale Crematorium Friday 9th October at 9am. Donations if desired for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to E Hill and Son Funeral Services, 01386552141.