A couple married for 46 years have been remembered this week after passing away less than six weeks apart. Laurence Swann died suddenly on August 1, 2024, aged 80 years, and his wife Stella passed away on September 11, aged 86.
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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Passed away on September 10, 2024 aged 75 years. George will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Funeral service to take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11.15am in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only.
If you wish to make a donation in George's memory the chosen charity is Cancer Research UK, these can either be left in the donation box at the exit of the chapel 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.
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, aged 85 years. Devoted husband of Margaret.
Much loved father of John, Paul and Sarah. Father-in-law to Mark and Sarah and proud grandad to Lauren, Ethan and Robyn.
Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, October 16 at 2:15pm in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation may be placed in the collection box at the service, or made online via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk. All enquiries to Allesley - Ernesford Grange - Keresley 024 7627 4444.
Derek Clive JONES (Ex Massey Ferguson)
(Ex Massey Ferguson) Passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with Motor Neurone Disease, on Sunday, September 8, 2024, aged 85 years. Derek was a devoted husband to Trish, a much-loved dad to Steve and Tony and a very proud grandad to David.
He was a loving uncle to Sam, Mark, Alan and Stuart and a dearly loved brother to Graham (dec.). He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, October 9 at 12 noon in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Donations in memory of Derek for the Motor Neurone Disease Association may be placed in the collection box at the service, or floral tributes are welcome and may be sent to AJ Lloyd Funeral Directors A J Lloyd Funeral Directors 'The Old Barn' 656 Allesley Old Road Coventry CV5 8GB Tel: 024 7627 4444.
Passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, aged 79 years. Devoted wife to Linda, much loved dad to Samantha, Natalie and Leila.
Caring father-in-law to Malcom, Ritchie and Simon. Adored Grandad to Nicola, Jarrad, Lauren, Taini, Warwick, Honey, Ebony and Star.
Treasured great-grandad to Alfie and Rian. Cherished brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, October 10 at 11:30am in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Brian for Dementia UK may be placed in the collection box at the service or made online via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk. All enquiries to A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Tel: 024 7627 4444.
Died on Monday, September 2, 2024 peacefully at University Hospital Coventry, aged 59 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine, father and grandfather KWAME will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.
Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. A service to celebrate Kwame’s life will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Rainsbrook Crematorium, Avon Chapel at 11:00am.
No flowers accepted, If you wish to honour Kwame's memory, please donate to the RJAH Charity, which provided essential care and played a vital role to Kwame’s recovery at the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries. Donations may be given on the day or c/o Revel Funeral Care, 63 Overslade Lane, Rugby, CV22 6ED. 01788 519577.
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of Josie, muc- loved father of Fiona, John, Elizabeth, Clare and Siobhan, dear father-in-law and loving grandad RIP.
Reception into Christ the King Catholic Church on Monday, September 10, at 6pm. Requiem Mass to take place on Tuesday, October 1 at 12pm. Burial will take place in Our Lady's Kilmurry Church, Crossmolina, Co Mayo, Ireland.
No flowers please but donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation to A Pargetter and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343).
Sadly, passed away on September 10, 2024. William will be missed by friends and family. Funeral to take place on Thursday, October 3 at 2:30pm in Charter Chapel Canley Crematorium.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Warwick Myton Hospice. Further information available C/O Heart of England Co-op Funerals Lower Holyhead Road Coventry, CV1 3AX.
(Pete) formerly of Cranford Road Beloved son, friend and neighbour. Passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024, aged 82. Funeral service to be held at Canley Crematorium (Charter Chapel) on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1pm.
Flowers and enquiries may be sent to JE Hackett and Sons Ltd Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.
Clement Frederick Hales (Clem) SEAR
Clem of Brinklow passed away on September 16, 2024, at George Eliot Hospital aged 89 years. Clem will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service will take place at Rainsbrook Crematorium, Avon Chapel on Thursday, October 10 at 1p.m. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK and Dementia UK, may be made on the day or C/o Revel Funeral Service Bretford House, Bretford, Nr Rugby CV23 0JZ. Tel: 02476 544 953.
Much loved dad to Carolyn, Sharon and Paula, loving grandad to Laura, Holly, James, Shaun, Lewis, Steven and great grandad to Ella, Poppy, Betsie, Jaxson, Arlo, Ezra, Eli, Reuben and Edie. Passed away peacefully at Hartshill Care Home on September 7, 2024, aged 81 years.
Deeply missed by all his family and friends, and all who knew him. Funeral service to be held on October 7, 2024 at 2.30pm Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel, 180 Cannon Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7DF. Floral tributes or donations to Cancer Research c/o Heart of England Co-op Funerals. 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry CV1 3AX.
SWANN Laurence Tatton Died suddenly on August 1, 2024, aged 80 years. He was briefly survived by his wife of 46 years.
SWANN Estella (Stella) who following a short illness, passed away peacefully on September 11, aged 86 years. A father, step-father and mother, will be sadly missed by their children, great-grandchildren, sisters and many friends. Together in life, Now together eternally.
(29/09/1932-13/09/2024). Died on Friday, September 13, aged 91 years. A beloved husband to Yvonne and father to Mark who will be greatly missed by all.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 1, at 3:15pm at Canley Crematorium Charter Chapel. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, can be made to Cancer Research UK at donate.cancerresearchuk.org.
The family of Brian Irving Wilson, aged 90 years of Coundon, Coventry are sad to announce his sudden passing on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Much-loved dad, grandad and great grandad.
He will be greatly missed by all his family, and his friends from the RAMC. Funeral service to be held at St George's Church, Barker Butts Lane, Coundon at 1pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 followed by the burial in Lentons Lane Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Myton Hospices or Help for Heroes will be greatly appreciated. These can be made online via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk or in the donation box on the day. A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Allesley - Ernesford Grange - Keresley 024 7627 4444.
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