A caring and adoring grandma has been remembered in this week's death and funeral notices for Coventry and the surrounding areas.
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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Stephen David MILES
Much loved husband of Marie, dearly loved dad of Ross, Nichola and Richard, dear father in law of Neil, Sarah & Claire, Grandad, brother, uncle and friend to many, passed away peacefully on July 28, aged 69 years. Funeral service to be held at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Thursday, August 22, at 10.15am. (Feel free to wear a touch of Sky Blue) Family flowers only please, donations if desired payable via J E Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd, Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149. This will then be donated to George Eliot Hospital NHS Charitable Trust (to benefit Elizabeth Ward and Dorothea Unit) in memory of Steve.
Graham MORRIS
Graham Morris from Brookside Burbage sadly passed away peacefully on July 24, aged 72, at Walsgrave Hospital. Devoted husband to Merryl, and much loved Dad to Carl and Paul. Unattended funeral arrangements have been made. There will be a send off function for him on Friday, August 16, at 12pm, onwards at the Green Rooms Hinckley. Masonic Hall, St Marys Road, Hinckley. LE10 1EQ. Family and friends welcome. No dress code, and please no flowers as donations to the Air Ambulance service have been made and would be preferred.
Paul MORRISON
Paul Morrison ( big moz ) of Willenhall passed away suddenly but peacefully on July 24, 2024, aged 68. Known in the city as Paul the butcher after having worked at Coventry market for many years and then owned Ball Hill market butchers, as well as owning other butchers shops in Wyken and Ryton on Dunsmore. Paul will be sadly missed by his partner Carol and his children, Karl, Yvonne, Danny, Johnny, Tony and Tommy-Lee. Will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral to be held at Canley Crematorium on Thursday, August 15, at 2.15 pm. Family and friends of Paul are all welcome to attend. Followed by a get together to be announced on the day. Sadly gone but not ever forgotten.
Catherine Mary NIXON (McCormack)
(McCormack) Our beloved Mum passed away peacefully on July 22, at Myton Hospice surrounded by all her family, after a brave battle against Motor Neurone Disease. A much-cherished daughter of the late Tommy and Jenny. The most loved mum to Thomas, Michelle and Sinead and Mother in law to Joe. Amazing Nan to Molly-Kate, Aoife, Finn, Isla, James, Bobby, Keelan, Lacey and Finbarr. Devoted sister to Tom and Brian (deceased). Loved sister in law to Helen and Lucinda. Auntie to Callum, Megan, Sally and Kate. Beloved cousin and friend to many! Catherine's legacy will live on through her family guiding them with the strength and bravery she showed throughout her illness.
A special thanks to all the staff at Myton Hospice, Coventry for the care shown to both Catherine and all of her family. Catherine's funeral service will take place on Friday, August 16, 12.45pm at St John Vianney RC Church followed by the cremation in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, 2.15pm. Family flowers only. If you wish to make a donation in Catherine's memory the chosen charities are Myton Hospice and the MND Association these can be either left in the donation box at the exit of the church or online via Funeral Notices at www.franklinfunerals.co.uk All enquiries c/o Franklin & Hawkins Family Funeral Directors, 333 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry CV4 9DU Telephone 024 7647 3000.
David Charles (Dave) REES
(Dave) Passed away peacefully on July 29, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Jane Elizabeth, loving dad of Matthew and Lindsay, dear father in law of Ceri and Andrew, much loved pops of James, Oliver, Harriet and Grace, sister in law of Chris and well loved by everyone that knew him. Funeral service to be held at Canley Crematorium in the Cannon Hill Chapel on Monday, August 19, at 10.30am. All welcome after the service at The Millpool, Hipswell Highway, Coventry CV2 5FR for light refreshments and to share happy memories of Dave. Family flowers only please, donations if desired payable to 'UHCW Charity' (to benefit the Respiratory Unit) in memory of Dave can be made via J E Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd, Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH Tel: 024 76 367 149. Alternatively there will be a donation box on the day.
Lola ROSSI (Nee Dandrea)
(Nee Dandrea) Of St Judes Residential Care Home, Coventry. Passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, aged 90 years. Loving Wife to the late Romano. Mother to Tonino, Carlo and Angelica and Mother-In-Law to Siobhan. Nonna to Bianca, Ciara, Ailish, Luca and Rocco and Bisnonna to Betsy. Lola will be loved and missed by all. Funeral service to take place at Christ The King Catholic Church, Coventry on Thursday, August 22, at 1pm, followed by burial at St Paul's Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK and Stroke Association may be sent c/o Devall & Son Funeral Directors or online via www.devallandson.com. Devall & Son Funeral Directors, The Green, Attleborough, Nuneaton, CV11 4FJ. Tel: 02476 375665.
Brenda SPYCZAK (nee Goodenough)
(nee Goodenough) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sad death of Brenda who passed away peacefully, aged 90 on the July 20. Devoted wife to Iwan (d). Loving mother to Andre and Taras. Caring and adoring Grandma. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral will take place at Canley Crematorium Cannon Hill Chapel on Thursday, August 15, at 10:30am. Family flowers only. Donations to Alzheimers Research. Further information available C/O Heart of England co-op funerals Lower Holyhead Road Coventry CV1 3AX.
Raymond Robert (Ray) TERRY
Passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024. The Funeral Service will take place at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel on Wednesday, August 28, 11:30am. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Ray can be made to a charity of your choice, which can be organised online or directly to the charity via cheque. For all enquiries, please contact: Heart of England Co-op Funerals 184 Ansty Road Coventry CV2 3EX Tel: 024 7665 0619.
William (Bill) TWIGGER
(Bill) Sadly passed away on Tuesday, July 30, at The Old Rectory Residential Care Home, Bedworth, aged 93 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service will take place at the Heart of England Crematorium on Wednesday, August 21, at 1:15pm. All flowers welcome, or donations if so desired can be made to Warwickshire Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. williambernardtwigger.muchloved.com All enquiries c/o Heart of England Co-op Funerals 10 High Street Bedworth CV12 8NF Tel: 024 7631 4823.
Isabella WAUGH (Purcell)
(Purcell) Passed away peacefully on July 24. Aged 85 years. Beloved wife to Bill, mother to Paul and Nanna to Alex who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, August 27, at 11.30am, at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Flowers can be sent to the Funeral Director at: The Heart of England Co-op Funerals 46 Warwick Road Kenilworth CV8 1HH Tel: 01926 856699.
In Memoriams
Margaret ASHBY
In loving memory of a courageous wife, mother and friend, who passed away nineteen years ago today. With all our love forever. Husband Tony, Claire, Ann-Marie, Kevin and Callum.
Marjorie VINER
In loving memory of a dearly loved mother. Always in the thoughts and prayers of her daughter, Mary.
Reginald Charles (Reg) YATES
(Reg) September 4, 1932, to August 7, 2023. It's been a year since our wonderful Dad, Grandad & Great Grandad, left us to go where we can't follow. He was so loved & is much missed by all of his family, Cynthia, Torsten, Andrew, Paul & Katy, XxX
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