Rosemary Ractliffe, known as 'Molly' to her family and friends

All the Bristol death notices and funeral announcements from this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

by · BristolLive

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

Janet DALLIN (nee Oram)

(nee Oram) Passed away on 9th September aged 88 years. A quiet and kind Mum and Nan. Wife to the late David Dallin. Remembered always and will be greatly missed by her daughter, Sharon, son-in-law, Andy and Grandsons, Adam and Harry. 'In our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.' Funeral service to take place at South Bristol Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd October at 3 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Peter's Hospice may be left in the retiring collection or sent c/o Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Road, Southville Bristol BS3 1DJ

Barbara Valerie DEARLOVE

Passed away at the Royal United Hospital, Bath on 12th September 2024 aged 81 years. She will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 1st October 2024 in the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 11:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Barbara may be given on the day. Barbara loved colour, so feel free to wear bright colours if you would like to, although traditional mourning colours are of course fine too. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.

Dennis John Aka Lenny EVANS

After much suffering, passed peacefully on 10th September 2024. Funeral Service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd October at 12.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations please to St Peter's Hospice.

Michael John JACKSON LT CDR

Passed away peacefully on 5th September 2024 aged 84 years. He is much loved and will be greatly missed by his family & friends. A Service to celebrate Michael's life will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Friday 4th October at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Burnham & Highbridge Sea Cadets may be made online at https://cvgower.co.uk/funeral-announcements/ or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945.

John Edward NASH

We are sad to announce that John passed away with his wife Audrey by his side on Sunday 8th September aged 92. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Jane and son Steve, his grand children Paul, Jenny and Charlotte, all of his great grandchildren, family and friends. His funeral will take place on Friday 27th September at Westerleigh, Woodland Chapel at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome. Donations please to the British Heart Foundation Family flowers only please.

Antony Charles (Tony) PHILLIPS

(Tony) Born in Bristol on 26th October 1941, peacefully passed away at Southmead Hospital on 6th September 2024 at the age of 82 years. Tony will be greatly missed, but he leaves behind many happy memories. He is survived by his wife Wendy, daughter Andrea and sister Ann. Funeral service to take place at St Mary's Church, Shirehampton, Bristol on Thursday 26th September at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Charitable donations may be given on the day towards Prostate Cancer UK and Bristol Animal Rescue Centre or sent c/o Daffodil Funeral Services, 50 High street, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11ODJ, Tel:0117 982 6100

Rosemary Gwendoline (Molly) RACTLIFFE

(Molly ) Molly passed away peacefully on 1st September 2024, aged 92 years. Wife of the late Norman; much-loved Mum to Richard, Martyn, Christopher, Susan and Caroline; Grandmother to David, Laura, Ross and Charlotte and Great Grandmother to Lochlan and Rosie. Molly will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. A Celebration of Molly's life will take place at St John the Baptist Church, Harescombe on Thursday 26th September at 11.00 am. All welcome after at The Beacon Inn, Haresfield for refreshments. Family flowers only. Donations please in lieu to Harescombe Church and the Macular Society. These may be sent to W.B Wood & Son Funeral Directors The Ferns, Church Lane Saul, Gloucester, GL2 7JY Tel 01452-740728

Sheila RIX (Tunnicliffe)

(Tunnicliffe) Passed peacefully away at Southmead Hospital, Bristol on the 1st September 2024, aged 87 years. Dearly loved and missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Thornbury Methodist Church on Thursday 26th September at 11am Donations if desired can be made to Dementia UK or donate through our website at https://funerals.uk.net/make-a-donation/ Enquiries to L & J Gulwell Funeral Services. 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2AD.

Connie WELLINGTON

Aged 101 years, passed away peacefully on 30th August 2024. Beloved wife of the late Gordon, and a much-loved mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Friday 27th September 2024 at 2.00pm at Seaton Methodist Church. Family flowers only, wear happy smart clothes. Hansfords Funeral Service.

Andrew James WORLE

of Backwell passed away on 14th September 2024 aged 69 years. Andrew will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. His funeral service will be at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday 4th October at 10.30 am. Family flowers only but in lieu of flowers, donations would be warmly received for The Alzheimer's Society. These can be made online at www.aedavey.co.uk or sent c/o A E Davey. 82 Silver Street, Nailsea BS48 2DS. Tel 01275 852307.

In Memoriams

Kimberly FLANNIGAN

Our darling daughter Kim. 19 years have now past since we hugged & held you last. But every day since then, we have told you how much we love & miss you & wish we could all be together again. Kim, you are always in our hearts even though memories of you are all we can hold on to, and imagine the way things could. And should have been. Love and miss you always xxx Mum, Dad, Jess & Finnley xxx

Robert Frank (Bob) WEBSTER

(Bob) 21st September. 12 years ago we lost a wonderful husband and father. No matter how life changes, no matter what we do, a special place within our hearts will always be for you. You are greatly loved and deeply missed. All our love. Valerie and Susan x x x

Acknowledgements

Paul FOSTER

With sincere thanks for all the cards flowers and messages of support from us all. Special thanks to St Michael's and Beehive Surgery, Steve at Bath Pharmacy, Dorothy House and the Haematology department RUH for their care.

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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.