Who we mourned in Herefordshire this week

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VERA BOWN

Previously of Derby, more recently from Peterchurch, Hfds. Slipped away quietly on November 15th, 2020, aged 87. Widow of Col. Bruce Bown. Loving Mother of Zoe, Philippa and Robert. Grandmother to Emma, Leonie, Ria and Amelie, Great Grandmother to Michael, Rachel and John.

JOY DOREEN BRANDON

Aged 97. Passed away peacefully on November 19th 2020, at Newstead House Nursing Home, Hereford. Much loved mother to Paul, and sister to Pam. Loved greatly by all her family, and many friends, both in Weobley where she lived happily for many years, and also from further afield. She was a beautiful bright star in so many people’s lives, and will be much missed, but has left us with so many happy memories to cherish. Her funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 8th December at 3.45pm, please contact Paul for further details. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice, Hereford.

JOHN CAIGER

From Stoke Lacy. Passed away peacefully at St Michaels Hospice on 6th November 2020, aged 84. Loving husband of Mary, father to Jonathan, James and Charles, grandfather to Rosie, William, Georgina, Claire, Jessica and Billy and great grandfather to George, Freddie and Jude. His funeral was held at Stoke Lacy Church on Saturday 14th November 2020.

DOROTHY MARY CARRINGTON (Nee Symonds)

Tragically passed away on November 4th, 2020, aged 84 years. Much loved Wife of the late Ivor Lewis, Boatside, and loving Mother to Roddy, Rupert and James, and later loving Wife of Bob Carrington. Dear Mother-in-Law to Julie, Annie and Nerys and proud Granma of Jack, Emily, Maisie, Zac, Josh, Cameron and Finlay. Dot will be greatly missed by her Family and many Friends. Family flowers only and donations if desired may be given to St Michael and All Angels Church, Clyro or The Stroke Association. Due to current restrictions a family only service at St Peter’s Church, Glasbury-on-Wye on December 3rd, 2020 at 11.00 a.m. followed by Cremation at Hereford Crematorium. For those wishing to pay their respects, the funeral procession will pass through Hay-on-Wye at 11.55 a.m. past the Town Clock turning left over the bridge to Clyro, following the road through the village past St Michael and All Angels Church, then back to the main Hereford Road. Enquiries to C.C. James, Funeral Directors, Hengardd, Pontithel, Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys. LD3 0SA. Tel 01497 847410

DAVID CAVE

Former Mayor and Councillor of Bromyard. Passed away peacefully at Highwell House Nursing Home on November 23rd 2020, aged 86 years. A much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather who will be very sadly missed. Due to the current restrictions, a private funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday, December 7th. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Bromyard Methodist Church. If you wish to watch David’s funeral service remotely, please contact Emma Bouston Funeral Services (01885 489900) for further details.

ALBERT JAMES COLLEY ‘JIM’

Passed away peacefully at home on November 16th 2020, aged 85 years. A much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Brother-in-Law who will be very sadly missed. Due to the current restrictions, a private funeral service will take place at St. John’s Church, Pencombe, followed by interment at Pencombe Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for St. Michael’s

Hospice may be sent to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

BARRY WILLIAM LESLIE GOUGH

Passed away peacefully on November 18th, aged 78. Much loved Husband of Pat, devoted Father, Father in Law, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday, December 2nd, at 12 noon, at Marden Church. Donations, if desired, to Hospice at Home/ St Michael’s Hospice. For further details contact Funeralcare Leominster on 01568 612225.

NEVILLE LAWRENCE GREENHOUSE

Passed away peacefully at home on November 8th, 2020 aged 83 years. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Private family funeral to be held on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 at 12:00pm at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

PATRICIA HELEN HARRELD ‘PAT

Passed away suddenly on 29th October 2020 aged 76 years. Loving wife of the late Ess. Very much loved and missed by her Family and Friends. Funeral service to be held at Hereford Crematorium on 3rd December 2020 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation. Donations made be received online via patriciaharreld.muchloved.com Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

JOHN HODGSON

Of Putson, died unexpectedly at Hereford County Hospital on November 19th, 2020, aged 68 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and colleagues. Due to the current restrictions of the number of mourners able to attend, it will be by invitation only. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK, can be sent directly to the Charity. All enquiries to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG. Tel 01432 341871.

CATHERINE THERESE McGEE (known as Kathleen)

Recently of Watkins Court, Hereford, died peacefully on November 13th, 2020. Much loved and missed by her family who send appreciation and thanks to the kind, caring Staff of Broomy Hill Nursing Home. The funeral will be held in Hereford on December 3rd with any in-lieu-of-flower donations to Alzheimer’s: https://kathleenmcgee.muchloved.com

OLIVE MARY MORRIS (Nee LAYTON)

Peacefully at Llandrindod Wells Hospital on 19th November, 2020, aged 84 years. Private Funeral at St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, on Friday, December 11th, at 12 noon followed by Committal at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research. Enquiries to Geoff Hall Funerals, Knighton. 01548 528554

GRAHAM FRANK ALBERT OWENS

Affectionately known to many as ‘Bottle’, sadly died at Corbett House Nursing Home in Droitwich on November 14th, 2020 at the age of 77 from a long-standing illness. A former Birmingham stockbroker, restauranteur, and wine bar owner, world-traveller and general bon-viveur, Graham was widely known throughout the Midlands and beyond. He spent much of his colourful life based in Edgbaston, the Cotswolds, and Cornwall, prior to returning to Worcestershire in 2016 to be near to many of his close friends, with whom he had enjoyed many adventures over the years. A passionate lover of nature, he also actively supported the conservation of the endangered leatherback turtle and various eco-projects in South America. His funeral (by invitation only please, due to COVID restrictions) is to be held at St Peter’s Church, Evanjobb, Presteigne LD8 2PA on Saturday, December 5th, 2020 at 11 a.m., where he will finally be laid to rest near to his beloved grandparents under the green, green grass of his ancestral homeland in Wales. Flowers will be provided by family only, but any messages of condolence or donations you may wish to make to his favourite charity – The Rainforest Concern – would be very welcome. These should please be passed to A W Hughes & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, who may be contacted via email to awhughesandson@hotmail.com or by post at Tregarden, Gladestry, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3NY. Tel:01544 370217

DOUGLAS KEITH PARTRIDGE

Passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2020. Devoted Husband of Josephine Mary Partridge, beloved Father of Andy, Nick ,Tracey, Donna and John. Loving Grandad and Great Grandad, affectionally known as Grandad Steam. When we hear the whistle blow, we know that you are home. Family flowers only The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 1st, at St Mary The Virgin Church, Marden at 12 0’clock, followed by private Committal. All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors, Telephone: 01432 273736

VALERIE JEAN POWELL

Passed away suddenly on Friday November 13th, 2020. Aged 92. Loving Wife of Derek, wonderful Mother to Colin, Patricia and Shirley. Dearest Grandmother to Joanna, Nicola, Rachel, Tracey, Christopher, Louise, Charlotte, Katherine, Scott, Stuart, Samantha and Joff, Great Grandmother to 29. Private Cremation in these uncertain times. Donations in Valerie’s memory to St. Michael’s Hospice.

PAUL PRITCHARD

Of Whitney on Wye Passed away after a short illness on November 5th, 2020, aged 59 years. A private Funeral will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 at 10.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, will be given to St Michael’s Hospice. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services, The Wharf, Eardisley, HR3 6NS, Tel. 01544 327829

ANTHONY MEDLICOTT SARGEANT (Tony)

Of Kington Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 21st November 2020, aged 98 years Husband of the late Beryl, Father to Jennifer and Michael, Grandad and Great Grandad Much loved and missed by all. Funeral to be arranged. Donations if desired to Lady Hawkins School can be made at 25 The Delicatessen, High Street, Kington The family would like to thank Carol and all the District Nurses whose care enabled Dad to stay at home.

DAVID LIONEL WHITE

Passed away on 14th November 2020 aged 89 years. Loving Husband of the late Margaret. Private family funeral. The service will be available to watch online please contact Dawe Brothers for details. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

KATHLEEN WILLIAMS ‘KITTY’

Of Ford Street, Wigmore. Peacefully at home on November 16th, 2020, aged 80 years. Much loved Wife, Mum, Nan and Friend to many. She will be greatly missed. Private Funeral at Hereford Crematorium, on Friday, November 27th. For those wishing to pay their last respects, we will be leaving the Family home at 1.15 p.m. We will travel down to Berry Lane where we will turn round and make our way through the Village and on to Hereford. Donations if desired to Parkinsons UK. Enquiries Geoff Hall Funerals, Knighton. 01547 528554

MARGARET WILLIAMS

The Family wish it to be known that Margaret passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2020, in Bryn Ivor Care Home, Castleton. Dearly loved wife of the late Alun Victor Williams, Margaret was a beloved Mother, Grandma, Nanny, Aunty, Sister and a wonderful Friend. Margaret will be so very missed by all who knew her. Margaret is resting peacefully at Bayley Brothers Funeral Home until her farewell Service at Hereford Crematorium on December 2nd, 2020, at 11.15 a.m. Regrettably, due to the current Covid-19 restrictions the Service will be by formal invitation only. Memorial donations may be made in Margaret’s name to “Arthritis Research Council and RNIB.” Arrangements by Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR4 0HH 01432 272465

SHIRLEY ROSALIE WILLIAMS

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 18th, 2020, aged 75 years. Loving Wife of Terence, Mother of Gareth, Phillip, Karen and Christopher and Grandmother. Funeral service to be held at St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Stretton Sugwas on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at 2pm. Shirley will be making her final journey from home via Kings Acre Halt Garage, proceeding to Stretton Sugwas School and then onwards to the church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Stretton Sugwas PCC. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066