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Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page.
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Death Notices
Passed away after a short illness on March 14th 2026, aged 57 years. A beloved Son and Father he will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Tuesday, April 28th at 11.00 am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary are being accepted in memory of Robin by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
It is with great sadness that the beloved mother of Paul, Ian, Hayley, Katie, Jay has sadly passed away. Beloved and devoted grandmother to all her grandchildren. The funeral is 14th April at 10.30 at Canford Crematory. A celebration of life at The Hope and Anchor for refreshments. We ask for family flowers only and donations to St Peter Hospice.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alison Burrowes on 21st March 2026, age 59. Beloved partner of David, devoted mother to Leon and Serena, cherished grandmother to Faith, much loved daughter of Joyce, dear sister to Stephen and a loving aunt to Philippa and Yasmin. She will be forever missed by all who knew her. Resting at J.Pidgeon & Son, 539 Cowbridge Road East, Victoria Park, Cardiff until the service at St Marys Church, Butetown on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 1:00pm followed by interment at Northern Cemetery at 2.30pm. Please join us afterwards, in celebration of Alison’s life, at Butetown Community Centre – Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff, CF10 5JA. Floral tributes may be sent to the funeral home on the morning of the service. Alternatively, a donation can be made to Cancer Research via https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/in-memory-of-alison-burrowes
Passed away peacefully on 27th March 2026, aged 89 years. Brian will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all the groups he was involved with. The funeral service will be held on Monday 27th April at 1.30pm at St. Mary’s Church, Lower Almondsbury. Brian requested no drab colours. Donations in lieu of flowers to Age UK, may be made on the day, or care of the funeral directors. Funeral Directors: L & J Gulwell, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury.
Julie Ann Fowler, aged 60, of St George Bristol, who tragically passed away following an accident at home in Speedwell, on March 1st, 2026. She was much loved by so many especially by her family, her brother, Mike, & Evelyn and her sister, Lisa, Paul & Family. Julie’s selfless spirit and warmth touched everyone she met, from her family and friends to her colleagues at Bristol Central Library and her church family She was known for her kindness, her tireless work in the community, and her ability to uplift those around her, no matter the circumstances. Julie’s legacy of compassion and joy will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all whose lives she brightened. Her funeral will be held on 22nd April at 11:20 am, Westerleigh Crematorium (BS37 8RF). Please wear traditional or colour even a funny hat – no flowers. Donations welcome to Bourne Church (BCC): https://bourne.churchsuite.com/donate
(Norris) Passed away aged 53 at Southmead Hospital on the 13th March 2026. A much loved Sister, Auntie, Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Will be missed by all of us very much. Reunited with Mum, Dad and Nan. Her funeral will take place on Thursday 16th April at 3.45pm South Bristol Crematorium.
Margaret Anne Gilligan passed away peacefully at St Peter’s Hospice, aged 71. Much loved by her sons John and Chris, her stepdaughter Claudia and her granddaughter Florence. Margaret taught at Elmlea Infant School for 25 years and was a dear friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Margaret’s funeral service will be held at Canford Cemetery and Crematorium on Wednesday 29 April at 12:45pm. Floral tributes can be sent to BCM Funeral Services, 177 Crow Lane, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7DR the day before the service. Donations in Margaret’s memory may also be made on the day of the funeral to Myeloma UK.
Passed away peacefully on 8th April 2026, at Penhill Residential Home, Shirehampton, Bristol. Aged 95. Husband of Janet, now at peace together. Father of Marion and Derek. Grandfather of Ben, Richard, Stewart and Frances. Great Grandfather of Bianca, Conrad, Alice, Isla and Jacob. He will be sadly missed. The funeral will take place on Thursday 14th May 2026 at Canford Crematorium 1.30pm. Any queries please contact R Davies & Son 63 Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3AD Tel: 0117 9628954
Passed away peacefully on 8th April 2026, at Penhill Residential Home, Shirehampton, Bristol. Aged 95. Husband of Janet, now at peace together. Father of Marion and Derek. Grandfather of Ben, Richard, Stewart and Frances. Great Grandfather of Bianca, Conrad, Alice, Isla and Jacob. He will be sadly missed. The funeral will take place on Thursday 14th May 2026 at Canford Crematorium 1.30pm. Any queries please contact R Davies & Son 63 Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3AD Tel: 0117 9628954
Formerly of Holcombe Farm, Maesdown, Evercreech Passed away peacefully at home on 8th April 2026, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of John and a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral Service takes place at St. Peter’s Church, Evercreech on Tuesday 5th May at 12noon, followed by interment at Evercreech Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, made payable to the British Heart Foundation may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques forwarded to Trotman Funeral Directors, Ashdene, Frome Road, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet BA4 4QQ.
(Big E) Much loved husband of Hilary and father to David, Dylan, Laura and Duncan. Grandfather to Keeley, Daniel, Isabella, Alfie, Lucas, Poppy, Lily and Isla. Died peacefully in his sleep at St Peter’s Hospice on 16th March 2026 after a very short illness. Funeral to take place at St Andrew’s Church, Avonmouth, Bristol on 29th April at 12.30 followed by a burial at Memorial Woodlands, Earthcott Green, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. BS35 3TA. If in possession of a Bristol Bears or England Rugby Shirt, please feel free to wear. After the committal, refreshments will be available at the Lamplighters Pub, Shirehampton. Bristol BS11 9XA. Flowers to Memorial Woodlands and any donations to St Peter’s Hospice. Bristol. ALL FRIENDS, DOG WALKER BUDDIES AND COLLEAGUES FROM LAFARGE (NOW KNOWN AS ETEX) EXTREMELY WELCOME.
Roy sadly passed away at Southmead Hospital on the 21st March 2026, aged 76 years. He will be loved and remembered always by his loving family and greatly missed by all that knew him. Roy’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Waterside Chapel at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations to South West Blood Bikes and the Salvation Army may be given on the day of the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors. Tel: 0117 9562834
of Westbury sub Mendip. She passed away peacefully at The Wells Nursing Home on 5th April 2026 aged 93 years. A much-loved Mother and Grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A private cremation for close family and friends will be followed by A Service of Thanksgiving at St. Lawrence Church, Westbury sub Mendip on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to RABI and Cancer Research UK may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF Telephone 01934 742885
Passed away at Southmead Hospital on 9th April 2026, aged 74 years. He will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday 13th May 2026 in the Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 2pm. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Paul for Cancer Research UK may be given on the day. Thank you. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
Formerly of Yate Rocks and Chipping Sodbury, passed peacefully on the 4th of April 2026. Beloved wife of the late David Wyatt. Funeral service to take place at 2pm on Monday 18th of May 2026, at Westerleigh Crematorium – Woodland Chapel. No flowers please, donations if desired to Guide Dogs UK and The RNLI. C/O F. Woodruff Funeral Directors, 2 High Street, Winterbourne, BS36 1JN
In Memoriams
17th April, 2026 Thirteen years on, my lovely little brother. Thinking of you every day. Wishing you were still here with me. I will always love and miss you. Your Sister Andrea (Anjia) and Andy x x x x x
17th April, 2026 Thirteen years today, no amount of years will ever heal the pain of losing you my beautiful son. Love and miss you every single day Mark. My love forever and always. Your ‘Fluffly’ Mum xxxxx
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