Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Phil Norris Editor, Gloucestershire Live
06:00, 04 Jan 2026
Never to be forgotten: Joan Andow; Dalton Jones; Ralph Simmons
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Joan ANDOW
Passed away on 16th December 2025 at home. Reunited with her much loved husband Bill. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at Lynch Chapel, Winscombe on Friday 23rd January at 11.00am, followed by interment. Flowers or donations if desired for Weston Hospicecare may be made online at https://joanandow.muchloved.com or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945
Of Butleigh passed away peacefully on 14th December 2025 at Glastonbury Care Home, aged 95 Years. Edwin will be dearly missed by his son Bob, daughters Janet, Julie and Helen, and by all of his family and friends. Reunited with his beloved wife June. Edwins funeral service will take place at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 8th January at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for The Royal National Institute Of Blind People (RNIB) may be made via the donation box on the day of the funeral, online in the donation box below, or cheques made payable to the charity may be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY.
John BAWDEN
John passed away peacefully at the BRI on 19th December 2025 aged 80 years. A much loved husband of Sue, dad and grandad. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Banwell on Wednesday 21st January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Bristol Heart Institute or Dementia UK may be made online at https://john-bawden-1945.muchloved.com or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945
(JOY) Passed away peacefully at her home On Thursday 18th December 2025, aged 98 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family. Funeral to take place on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe at 03.00 pm All enquires: William Adlams Funeral Services 68A Locks Hill, Frome. Somerset BA11 1NH Tel: 01373 452100
Peggy CURRY
of Compton Martin. Passed away peacefully on 16th December 2025 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Edgar. Much loved mother of Richard, Philip and Pauline. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. The Funeral will be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Wednesday, 14th January 2026 at 10.00 am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Weston Hospicecare are being accepted in memory of Peggy by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Raymond (Ray) EDMUNDS
(Ray) Passed away peacefully in Cookson Court, Yeovil. Beloved husband of Beverley, much loved father of Dean and grandad to Sienna. Funeral service is to be held on Tuesday 13th January at 10:40am at Yeovil Crematorium. Formal attire not required. Please wear what you are most comfortable in. Family flowers only but donations to St Margaret’s Hospice are welcomed in loving memory of Ray Co-op Funeral Care 8 – 11 Bond Street, Yeovil BA20 1PE
Sadly passed away on Tuesday 9th December 2025 aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife to John and much loved mum to Samantha, Grandmother to Sebastian, Step mother to Julie, Mother in law to Andy and Nanny to Mitchell. Will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Thursday 8th January at 11am at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium. Donations in memory of Joyce are being received for Leukemia Research at The Royal United Hospital and Dorothy House Hospice. And may be left in the donation box at the service or donated online. All enquiries to G F Hunt Funeral Directors, 41 Livingstone Road, Bath BA2 3PH Telephone 01225 424376
Diane, died peacefully at Weston General Hospital on 15th December aged 79 years. A much loved mum and gran she will be greatly missed by all her family. A service to celebrate Diane’s life will be held at Weston super Mare Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January at 12.30pm. All friends are welcome. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for North Somerset RSPCA & Weston Hospicecare may be made online at https://dianegeorghiou.muchloved.com or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945
(Tony) Peacefully passed away on Friday 5rh December 2025 aged 83 years, of Odd Down, Bath. A much-loved father, brother, grandad and great grandad, who will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 2pm at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium Bath. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be made to the Peggy Dodd Centre. All enquires to G F Hunt Funeral Directors, 41 Livingstone Road, Bath BA2 3PH Telephone 01225 424376
Sadly passed away on Friday 12th December 2025 at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. A much loved father, survived by Helen, Alan and Alison and grandchildren Martha and Freddie. Funeral Service will take place on Friday 16th January 2026 at 11am at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium Bath. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. Reunited with his beloved Anne. All who knew John are welcome. Family flowers only, if desired, donations will be shared between Parkinson’s UK and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and can be donated online or left in the donation box at the service. All enquiries to G F Hunt Funeral Directors, 41 Livingstone Road, Bath BA2 3PH Telephone 01225 424376
(formerly of West Coker) Passed away on 9th December 2025, aged 79 years. Angela will be loved and missed by all her family and friends. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at St Martin of Tours Church, West Coker on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12 noon. Donations in memory of Angela for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance or Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913 (please make cheques payable to the charity)
Dalton Garry JONES
Sunrise: 11th May 1958 Sunset: 4th August 2025 Dalton was born in Bath to parents Urseline and Owen Jones. He went to school in Bath and went on to work in food processing for Pilgrims Europe. Dalton was a keen gardener, did a lot of work renovating his home and had a keen interest in cars. Dalton was preceded by his mother and father. He is survived by his sister Stephanie. Funeral service will be held at Christ Church, Bath on Tuesday 6th January at 12.30pm followed by burial at Haycombe Cemetery. Donations may be sent to BEMSCA.
Sheila LANE
Sheila passed away peacefully on the 22nd December 2025 in Weston General Hospital aged 80 years. A service to celebrate Sheila’s life will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Friday 9th January 2026 at 3pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the Friends of the Bristol Eye Hospital may be sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS tel: 01934 842945. Donations and personal tributes may also be left at https://sheilalane.muchloved.com
(of Martock, former resident and organist at Chaffcombe) Passed away at Yeovil Hospital on 17th December 2025, aged 83 years. Much loved Husband of Adina, Step-Father, Brother and Friend. Funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 16th January at 2.40pm. Family Flowers only please. Donations in memory of Geoff are invited for RNLI and may be given online at www.ajwakely.com or sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons 33 Sparrow Road Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913 (please make cheques payable to the charity)
of Westhill Road, Radstock passed away suddenly at home on 9th December aged 80. Much loved Wife, Mum, Nanny, Sister & Aunty. Funeral service at Our Lady & St. Alpheges Roman Catholic Church, Oldfield Park, Bath on Thursday 8th January at 11.00 am, followed by Burial at Haycombe. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation to Bryan G Bishop Funeral Service, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol. BS39 7LW.
Muriel Amy NEWMAN
passed away at home in the early hours of Tuesday 16th December 2025. Aged 91 years young at The Orchard Extra Care Home of which she called home for the remaining years of her life. Much loved Wife to John, Mum to Trudie, Zena, Kim, Ross and Alan. Grandmother to Christopher, Richard, Sarah, Emma, Hannah, Abby, Matthew, Paul and Kelly. Great grandmother to 22+ grandchildren. She will be missed by all that knew her and she will always be in our hearts. We all miss you, and you have left us heart broken, but we will always have special memories to treasure. Funeral to take place at Haycombe Crematorium, Valley Chapel Bath on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 11:00am. Mum would like everyone to wear a bit of yellow and to be as colourful as they feel able and try not to wear black. Family flowers only. Donation if desired, may be made to Dorothy House Hospice or Special Care Baby Unit RUH. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Pulteney Road. Bath BA2 4HP 01225 314304
Terence Charles NEWTH
Passed away peacefully at the Royal United Hospital on the 24th of November aged 81. A much loved Father to Lisa and Julia, who will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place on Friday 2nd January 11:00am at Haycombe Crematorium, Valley Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be made to Julian House on the day, or via the link terencenewth.muchloved.com All enquiries to Hollie James Independent Funeral Directors, Units to the rear of 1 Elm Terrace, Westfield, Radstock BA3 3XP Tel: 01761 458615
Josephine (Jo) ORCHARD
(Jo) late of Westfield passed away peacefully at Rowan Park Care Home on 24th November, aged 91. Reunited with Roy. Dear Mum of Lynn, Claire and Keith. Much loved Grandma and Great Grandma. Funeral Service and Cremation at Valley Chapel, Haycombe, Bath on Tuesday 6th January at 11.00 am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hope House Surgery to Bryan G Bishop Funeral Service, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7LW.
(Marchant) It’s with deep regret that we have to announce the passing of our Gorgeous Mother Joy she left us peacefully on Monday 15th December after a horrendous yet courageous 2 year battle with cancer and various other illness, only 145 days after our Beautiful Father Peter passed away, they are now back together as couldn’t bear to be apart, sleep well Mum and Dad, we love and miss you so so much, thank you both for all you did. All our love forever, Paul and Sarah xxx
Susan (SUE) PORTINGALE (CLARK)
(CLARK) (SUE) A much loved wife, mum and friend, Sue Portingale passed away peacefully on 6th December 2025. Funeral service will be held at Canford Cemetery on Monday 5th January 2026 at 11:15am. Flowers are welcomed if you wish, and a cash collection for charity will take place on the day. A local wake will follow, and all who knew Sue are very welcome. Funeral Directors are Co-Op, Downend.
1937 – 2025 Peacefully on December 14th 2025. Beloved wife of Brian and devoted mother to Morag, Stuart and Fiona. Cherished grandmother to Rachel, Michael, Rebecca, Andrew, Callum and Bethany. Proud great-grandmother to Eilidh and Leah. Funeral service to be held at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium on Friday January 16th at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Audrey are being received for Barnardos. Audrey lived a full life and travelled extensively with her husband of 68 years, embracing every experience with enthusiasm and joy. She will be sorely missed by all her family and will always remain in their hearts. All enquires to G F Hunt Funeral Directors, 41 Livingstone Road, Bath BA2 3PH Telephone 01225 424376
Glenis SHINER
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Dorothy House Hospice on Saturday, 20th December 2025, aged 80 years. Glenis is survived by her husband Peter and her two sons Alastair and Richard, who loved her very much and will really miss her. She will also be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. There will be a Funeral Service at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday, 15th January 2026 at 12.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to MacMillan Cancer Support are being accepted by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2 The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 14th December 2025, aged 92 years. Loving Husband of the late Betty Simmons. Much loved Father of Tina and (Partner) Roger, Barry and (Wife) Carolyn, Phil, Sally and (Husband) Andrew and Kay and (Partner) Paul. Grandfather to Miranda, Rachel, Gemma, Martin, Rebecca, Oliver and Adam. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 12th 2026 at 12.15 pm Haycombe Hilltop Chapel, BA2 2RQ. Smart casual dress code. Donations in memory of Ralph for Dorothy House are being accepted by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Passed away peacefully at home on the 21st December aged 88. Founder of Tapsons Animal Health Ltd. Loving Husband to Heather, Father to Susan, Jonathan and Keith, Father in Law, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Friend to many, who will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 14th January 11:00am at St Johns Church, Chilcompton followed by a private family burial. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be made to the RNLI & Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance on the day or via the link owentapper.muchloved.com All enquiries to Hollie James Independent Funeral Directors, Units to the rear of 1 Elm Terrace, Westfield, Radstock BA3 3XP or 01761458615
Passed peacefully away on the 6th December 2025 at the Bristol Royal Infirmary aged 32. A beloved Son to Melanie and Alan, Brother to Alanah, Brother-in-Law to Josh, Cousin, Nephew, Grandson and friend to many, who will be so sadly missed in the community by all of his friends and people who knew him. A celebration of Matt’s life will take place on Tuesday 6th January 10:00am at Haycombe Crematorium, Valley Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be made to Connections Day Services on the day, or via the link matthewtyler.muchloved.com All enquiries may be made to Hollie James Independent Funeral Directors, Units to the rear of 1 Elm Terrace, Westfield, Radstock BA3 3XP Tel: 01761 458615
Of Polsham passed away peacefully at home on 15th December 2025 aged 76 years. A dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Now reunited with her beloved husband Colin. Funeral service to be held at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations (in lieu) made payable to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance may be made online via this notice in the donation box below or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury. BA6 9GY. 01458 831020
In Memoriams
(PADDY) 28/12/2011 Much cherished and devoted Dad Miss you more than words can say Memories will always remain Love Marie & Steve God Bless xxxx
Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Will never be forgotten. Love Mike, Caroline, Rosie and Molly
5th January, 2003 The birds, the trees, the sun, the sea, they all remind me of you, and if I could have just one wish today, it would be to walk the beach with you, just like we loved to do. Love always Wendy
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