THE following death notices were published in the Evesham Journal this week.

JUNE WINIFRED PACKWOOD (former landlady of The Bear Hotel) passed away on the 25th November at the Alex Hospital Redditch, after a short illness. A much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, sorely missed. Sleep tight Mum, now at rest with Dad (Dennis) and Neil. The family would like to give a massive thanks and respect to all the staff who cared so kindly for her. The funeral service will take place at The Vale Crematorium on Thursday 10th December 2020 at 4pm. Family flowers only, but, donations in lieu of flowers to Battersea Dogs Home and Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital may be sent c/o Martin Grinnell Funeral Services, 1 Bewdley Street, Evesham, Worcs, WR11 4AD. Tel: 01386 422233. A celebration of her life and interment of her ashes will be held in the New Year.

JOHN COWLEY (ACKER) former builder of Pershore and retired manager of Pershore Retail Market. Passes peacefully on November 26th 2020 at Stonebridge Nursing Home, Redditch, aged 76 years. Much loved Husband to Veronica, dearly loved Father to Cheryl and Samantha, beloved Grandad to Talia and Isla, Brother to David and Alan. A private funeral service will take place at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury. Sorry, due to Covid 19 restrictions, this will be attended by the family and close friends only. Donations in memory of John are invited for Dementia UK, these may be sent to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore. WR10 1HZ

SHEILA TAYLOR of Blockley passed away peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on November 23rd, 2020 aged 86 years. Devoted Wife to the late Dick, a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Sister. A funeral service will take place at St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Blockley on Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 at 12 noon. Due to Covid-19 restrictions this will be a private funeral service however donations for Acorns Children's Hospice and Mencap may be sent c/o Allen & Son, Matcon House, London Road, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0HJ.

RONALD DRAPER of Yates Court passed away on 13th November 2020 aged 95 years. A much loved Husband to the late Pat and a much loved Dad to Lewis and Elizabeth also a much loved Grandfather. The funeral service takes place today (Thursday) at The Vale Crematorium at 2pm. Donations for the RNLI may be sent c/o Martin Grinnell Funeral Services, 1 Bewdley Street, Evesham, Worcs, WR11 4AD. Tel: 01386 422233.

BRIAN WILLIAM NEALE (MICK) Passed peacefully on December 2nd at his home in Pershore, aged 82 years. Reunited with his beloved Wife Ruth, dear Dad to Denis and Robert and sadly missed by Family and Friends. A private funeral service will take place at Pershore Abbey on Tuesday December 15th. Sorry, due to restrictions, this will be attended by the family and close friends only. However, if you wish to stand in respect to Mick, his funeral cortege will travel up Pershore High Street at approximately 12.35pm, on the way to Pershore Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mick are invited for Birmingham Children's Hospital and St Richard's Hospice, these may be sent to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore. WR10 1HZ