Our thoughts are will all those who have lost a loved one
Elizabeth CLARK (Betty)
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Death Notices
(Betty ) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Clark (Betty) who passed peacefully at Weston General Hospital on 15th March 2026, aged 97 years. Now reunited with her late husband Ebenezer and darling daughter Linda who passed at the age of 6. Loving mum to Robert and John, mum-in-law to Bunny and Janice. Gran to four, Nanna to six and a dear friend to many. Betty will be remembered for her kindness, supporting others and her deep love for her family. The funeral service will take place at Westerliegh Crematorium on Wednesday 15th April, commencing at 1.30pm. Instead of flowers, contributions to the British Heart Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Born 14th November 1945. Passed away 13th March 2026. Cheerio Phil my amazing kid brother, in so many ways the centre of the family. Paul’s playmate for many years. Gerald’s pal for many more and mine too. All the jobs you did for Ann and me. The walks our families went on and the meals we had. I also fondly remember labouring for you a time or two, including on the ‘Great Wall of Wick’, where we took time off to listen to England in the 2004 World Cup. Birding was another shared passion, especially that Grasshopper Warbler up Lansdown. You had a very hard time at the end Phil but were brave to the last. Deepest sympathy to Jan and family. From Brian, Ann and Family.
(Mike) LESLIE Duncan Michael (Mike) We are sad to announce the death of Duncan Michael Leslie ‘Mike’ Formerly of Clifton (Bristol) at his home in Plymouth on 19th March 2026. Funeral at 1.30pm on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at The Park Crematorium, 205 Merafield Road, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 1QZ. And afterwards at The Plymouth Hoe Club, 1 Osborne Place, Lockyer Street, Plymouth PL1 2PU. Donations if wished to The RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ Co-Op Funeralcare 12-14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ 01752 303830
Frederick LeStrange of Nunney. Passed peacefully away on 15th March 2026, aged 97 years. Much loved husband of Nora, Dad of William, Sally and Claire. Grampy to Rosie, Polly, Lily, Ellis, Tessa, Ruby, Jonah, Maisie and Alfie. Great-Grampy to Sylvie. The funeral will be held on Thursday 9th April at 11.30 am at Cloford Church. All are welcome. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for ‘Nunney School’ may be made via Clarkson’s Independent Funeral Directors, Martha’s House, Broadway, Frome BA11 3HA. (Tel) 01373 463888
(Ken) Ken, beloved husband, father, son and brother died suddenly and unexpectedly on 2nd March 2026. The Thanksgiving memorial service will take place on Tuesday 31st March at 2.30pm, Victoria Methodist Church BS8 1NU, following a family cremation at noon at Canford. Formerly of Mill Hill and Muswell Hill London, Ken followed his wife, Pearl’s church ministry which took them to Cambridge, St Ives, Kenton, Sunbury and Lambeth, finally Downend, Bristol and retirement in Shirehampton. Ken died at 66, a few months after stopping work in late 2025. He was an admired and diligent colleague in many fields, especially social work, advice work, volunteer coordinating and working wiith both adults with learning difficulties and the elderly. He was bookish and his last job was with Bristol Home Library Service. Ken was an especially gifted storyteller and Methodist preacher. He was also an enthusiast for history and tour guiding. Noteably Ken had been Mr Brunel for a season and acted as a guide on the Bath buses a few seasons running. Tributes and donations here please: https://kennethgrahamluxon.muchloved.com/ or to ‘All we Can’ and ‘Hope and Play’
It is with great sadness to announce that Steven passed away peacefully on Wednesday 11th March 2026, aged 70. Steven’s Funeral Service will be held on Friday 24th April 2026 at South Bristol Crematorium at 12 noon. The family welcome you to join them in remembering Steven after the funeral service at Arnos Manor Hotel, 470 Bath Rd, Arno’s Vale, Bristol BS4 3HQ from 1:30pm Donations in memory of Steven for BIRU – Frenchay may be placed in the retiring collection or sent to Thomas Davis Funeral Directors as below. Thomas Davis Funeral Directors 57 Sandy Park Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 3PQ
Sadly, passed away on 20th March 2026 aged 94 years. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Benjamin’s funeral service will be held on 27th April 2026 at 11am at St Andrews Church Congresbury. The service will be followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The British Heart Foundation in Benjamin’s memory, will be warmly received by The Elms Funeral Directors via www.theelmsfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices/. All enquiries to The Elms Funeral Directors Limited, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3AQ. Tel: 01934 616006.
In Memoriams
Still love and miss you. It’s 6 years on 2nd April. Love husband Terry, son Michael and partner Denise, Daughter Christine and husband Nathan. Grandchildren Eleanor, Harrison and partner Jess and Madeleine.
Remembering with love a dear Dad. Sadly passed away 16 years ago, 3.4.2010. Missing you so very much. Always in my thoughts. With love, Son Julian xxx
A year has passed and you are missed more than ever. With lots and lots of love, Dave, Craig, Alison, Leigh-Ann and Family xxxx
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
