Announcements
Births
BRIDGEMAN.—ON Thursday 12th May, to Jacquetta (née Straker) and The Hon Orlando Bridgeman, twin daughters. Online ref: A257212
Deaths
ATKINSON.—THE Reverend Ian, formerly of Dalbeathie House, Dunkeld, and latterly of Murthly and of Birnam, died peacefully in Perth Royal Infirmary on 5th May, aged 89. Funeral to be held at St Mary's Church, Birnam PH8 0BG on Thursday 26th May at 11.30 a.m. Enquiries may be made to W&K Gerrie, Dunkeld. Tel: 07836 343967. Online ref: A257178
Bass.—richard John. Died peacefully on 3rd May 2022 aged 88. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of Sarah and Frances, and a very proud grandpa. Further enquiries to: A J Adkinson and Son, Oadby, Leicester. Tel: 0116 2712340.
Online ref: 607686
BROOKS.—SIMON (Richard Simon). Died peacefully at home on 1st May 2022 aged 91, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Helen, father to Vicky, Emma and Adam and proud grandfather to eight grandchildren. A Service of Thanksgiving is to be held at St Mary's Church, Leigh Woods, Bristol on Monday 27th June 2022 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please but donations to St Peter's Hospice or Young Bristol. All enquiries to Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1DJ. Tel: 0117 966 3268. Online ref: A257176
BUTTLEMAN.—MARION (née Whitnall) on 22nd March 2022 aged 92 following a short illness. Widow of Len, loving and devoted mother of Joanne and Stella and grandmother of George, Harry and Alex. The end of a long and exemplary life. Online ref: A257182
Cadogan.—elizabeth (née Barratt) on 23rd April aged 79. Daughter of Brigadier Geo�rey and Mrs Joan Barratt, sister of Julian and widow of Andrew. Much missed by her family and fiance Dean. Funeral at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday 31st May at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to Laurel Ward, Worcester Royal Hospital.
Online ref: A257196
CAMERON.—IT is with great sadness we announce that Allan (Major), aged 93 years, peacefully passed away on Friday 6th May at Perth Royal Infirmary. Allan was an ever present force in his family’s lives, an ardent follower of both the Lions and Scotland rugby teams and a proud member of The King’s Own Scottish Borderers Regiment. One of his proudest achievements was his involvement in establishing a permanent Korean War Memorial in Bathgate. The only such memorial in the UK. A Funeral Service celebrating his life will be held on Friday 20th May at 1 p.m. at Stirlingshire Crematorium to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.
Online ref: 607730
FELLOWES.—(ROSEMARY) Susan (née Brodhurst-hill) died at home peacefully on 9th May 2022, aged 98. She lived for her family, longed for yet more great grandchildren, entertained into her 90's and was competitive about her age. Widow of Neville (who died in 1973) and sister to David (killed at Monte Cassino in 1944) and Barbara (d. 1992). Deeply proud of her 4 children, 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A Thanksgiving Service will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Bowerchalke, SP5 5BB at 12 noon on 8th June. No flowers please but donations to Holy Trinity Church, Bowerchalke.
Online ref: A257194
HICKS.—JOAN, of Newark (formerly of Broadway). Passed away peacefully at Lancaster Grange Care Home on 22nd April 2022 aged 91 years. A loving, mother to Chris, Lawrence and Joanne, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral Service to be held at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury on Tuesday 24th May 2022 at 11 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Dementia Research UK may be sent c/o Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham, WR11 4BD. Enquiries
Tel: 01386 49903.
Online ref: 607674
HUGHES.—LT Col (Retired) Oliver Wynne Hughes. Oliver Wynne died peacefully on 6th May 2022 aged 90. Loving husband to wife Kim (dec'd), devoted father to Caroline, Sara and Andrew and proud grandfather to eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Cremation Service on 8th June, at Hereford Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please. Donations to Parkinson.org Funeral Directors. Tel: 01432 376865. Online ref: A257197
HUXLEY.—BARRY Martin died unexpectedly on Friday 6th May aged 72. Much loved by all his family and many friends, including those at St Mary's Church, Thorpe, Surrey, where he had been a devoted Churchwarden for many years. Enquiries to Lodge Brothers, Chertsey. Tel: 01932 565980. Online ref: A257210
May.—william �David’. Died peacefully at home on 3rd May, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Maureen, adored father of Clare, Louise and Alexandra and six devoted grandchildren. Private cremation. A Celebration of his life to be held at St Mildred’s Church, Tenterden on 30th May 2022 at
2.30 p.m. No flowers but donations, if wished, to www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/team-betts1 (Motor Neurone Disease) or cheques made payable to either the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK can be sent c/o TW Fuggle & Son F/D, 20 Ashford Road, Tenterden TN30 6QU. Online ref: 607720
MELLOWS.—DIANA 'Didi' passed away unexpectedly on 29th April 2022. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother of Carol and Sarah, adored granny of Lucy, Seamus, Becky, Fionn and Àine. Funeral Service to be held at St Giles' Church, Kilmington, Devon on Friday 20th May at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust or Riding for the Disabled may be given online at funeraldirectors.uk.com or sent c/o W. G. Potter Funeral Directors, William Potter House,
5 West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NX. Online ref: 607752
Rooney.—rosemary Ann, peacefully at home, on 6th May 2022, aged 87, after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Paddy, and much loved mother and stepmother of Carine and Anna; and Louisa, Charlotte and Christian. Proud and adored grandmother and great grandmother of sixteen. Funeral and Celebration of her life at Llandingat Church, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire on Monday 23rd May at 12 noon. Family flowers only but donations may be made in her memory to RABI or Blood Cancer UK. Online ref: 607715
SMITH.—ISOBEL Gordon (née Mckay) died peacefully at Huntly on 6th May 2022, aged 89. Beloved wife of the late Alex (Rottingdean and Findochty) and a much loved mother and grandma. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Please contact Joe Dawson Funeral Directors. Tel: 01542 831288 for funeral details.
Online ref: 607733
WOOTTON.—DR Alan, Retired GP in Uley, Gloucestershire. Passed away peacefully at home on 4th May aged 89. Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Helen, Matthew and Paul. Memorial Service to be held at St Giles Church, Uley at 12 noon on Tuesday 7th June.
Online ref: A257211
In memoriam
WATKINS.—SYLVIA. As always so very much missed.
Online ref: 607605