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Bristol funeral notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 16 loved ones including Margaret Crinks (pictured)
Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements.
Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk – the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams.
Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.
Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page.
To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084. Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
(Tess) (née King CBE DL JP ) Peacefully in her sleep on 4th April 2026. Much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and trailblazing force for good. Funeral immediate family. Thanksgiving service to be held at Bristol Cathedral on 14 October 2026 at 2 pm.
Passed away peacefully at the Bristol Royal Infirmary Hospital on 12th April 2026 aged 88 years. The funeral service will take place on Monday 11th May 2026 Westerleigh Crematorium Woodland Chapel at 2.00 pm. Donations if desired to support the Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Guide Dogs may be given on the day os sent c/o E C Alderwick & Son Ltd 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG Tele: 0117 935 3746
Dr Martin FIELDHOUSE M.A., Ph.D., F.O.R.S. Passed away peacefully on 7th April 2026, aged 90 years. A much-loved husband of Margaret and father to Anne and Patricia. He will be greatly missed by his family, many friends, and colleagues around the world. A service to celebrate Martin’s life will be held at Mary Street Unitarian Chapel, Taunton, on Monday 11th May at 2.00pm. Everyone is welcome. Dress Code: No black. Family Flowers only. Donations in Martin’s memory are being received for The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches & Emmanuel College Boat Club. These can be sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, tel: 01934 842945. Donations and personal tributes can also be made online at martinfieldhouse.muchloved.com
Passed away peacefully at Meadowcare Nursing Home, Bristol on the 5th of April 2026, aged 92 years. Funeral service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday 12th of May at 11.15am. Donations, if desired, for Cats Protection may be left at the service or forwarded to: W. B. Gibbs & Sons, Funeral Directors, Ebborlands, Wookey Hole, Wells, BA5 1AY.
(Dr Sandie Egan) Passed away peacefully aged 81 years. A much loved mother and grandmother, who will be sadly and greatly missed. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 30th April in the Anglican Chapel at Arnos Vale Cemetery at 11:00, followed by a burial in the Cemetery.
Of Beachside Holiday Park, passed away peacefully on April 17th 2026, aged 86 years. Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. He will be sadly missed. A memorial service will take place at The Parish Church of St Bridget, Brean, on Wednesday, April 29th at 10.30 am. (Black not essential). Donations for Alzheimer’s Society, The British Heart Foundation, and St Bridget’s Church may be given online at ashleyedwards.co.uk or sent to Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors, 9 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AE. Telephone 01278 794304.
Michael John Jennings – Mike, sadly passed away at home on the 8th of April aged 92 years. Much loved husband of the late Eileen and father to Paul, Robin and Helen. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 28th April, 1:30pm, at Treswithan Crematorium Camborne and afterwards at the Lemon Arms Mylor Bridge. No flowers please but donations if so desired for the Internal Fire Museum of Power by retiring collection, Just Giving under Mike Jennings or send c/o Funeral Directors L.Blewett & Son, Carnival Tremayne, Praze, Camborne TR14 9PG
Passed away very suddenly on the 12th April 2026, aged 66 years. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. A gentle man who will be missed by all. Celebration Service to be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 30th April at 3.15pm. Please wear bright colours. No flowers by request please but donations, if desired, for Waggy Tails Rescue may be given at the Service, online at funeraldirectors.uk.com or sent c/o A. G. Down Funeral Directors, 66 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN.
A devoted Dad and Grampy. You leave behind a lifetime of memories that will be treasured forever. You mean the world to us and will be deeply missed every single day. All our love always Rachael, Steve, Laura, Charlie, Danny and Mya x x x x x x
Beloved Dad & Grampy. Forever in our hearts, loved and remembered always, Claire, Mike, Lizzie & Morgan x x x
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 11th April aged 80, at Olive Tree House Care Home, who looked after Doreen so well. Doreen will be greatly missed by husband Graham, Daughter Tracey, Ian and grandchildren Callum, Hannah and Darcy. Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Tuesday 12th May at 11.30am. Donations, if desired will be in aid of Olive Tree House Care Home. All welcome to join us afterwards at Warmley Community Centre Social Club.
(Bob) Robert Walker (Bob) Passed away in Charing Cross Hospital, London on 16th April 2026. Much loved Husband of Marilyn and Dad of Sam and Mike. Grampy of Lucy, Jess & Tom. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium on Monday 18th May 2026 at 11.30am. No flowers. Donations if desired to MacMillan Cancer Support can be made on the day. The Co-operative Funeral Care, 65-73 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9JR. Tel: 0117 955 6455.
of Weston Super Mare, formerly of Bristol, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday 1st April 2026 aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Adele and dearly loved brother of Ruth. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Weston Super Mare Crematorium on Monday 11th May 2026 at 12.30 pm. Colourful clothing is encouraged please. A service of celebration for his life will be arranged, details to be announced later. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Marmalade Trust (raising awareness of loneliness and empowering people to make connections) can be left in the collection box after the service or made directly online at www.mfranksandsons.co.uk (announcements). Cheques payable to the charity can also be forwarded to: M Franks & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.
Formerly of Langford University. Passed away on the 4th April 2026 aged 98 years. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and former colleagues. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at Weston super Mare Crematorium on Friday 1st May at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired are being received for the Dog Trust and may be sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS Tel: 01934 842945. Donations and personal tributes may also be made at https://barbaraweaver.muchloved.com
(née Look) Of Wick Passed away peacefully on 15th April 2026, aged 84 years. A much loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and auntie who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service to take place at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 30th April at 3:30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance may be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk, or cheques made payable to the charity may be forwarded to Forsey and Son, Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY. Tel. 01458 831020.
In Memoriams
Dearest Tim, lost to us 24 years ago. Our special son, brother and uncle. As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near. Silent thoughts of time together, Hold memories that will last forever. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you’re always there. Love and miss you so very much. Mum, Dad, Simon, Abi, Ashley and Lucas X
5 years today They say time heals but we still find it difficult not having you here with us. I think about you and miss you every single day. We all miss you so much. We love and miss you. Sister Mary, Sue and Sarah, Son Adam, Andrew and Jan x x x x
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
