Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.
Death notices:
Katy Jane Hazell
On 18th December Katy passed away peacefully at Poppy Cottage. Beloved daughter of Janet and Family. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished to Rennie Grove Hospice Care or Epilepsy Society Chalfont St Peter Through Arnold's Beaconsfield 01494 685000.
Derek Chesham
18/07/1933 - 01/01/2021 Derek passed away peaceful at The Heights Care Home with his wife Marion at his side. He will be sadly missed by his son Neil and stepson Colin and their families. Derek's funeral will take place at The Milton Chapel Amersham Crematorium on 22nd January 2021 at 11.30am. Due to covid restrictions people wishing to pay their respects will be limited to invitees only. A celebration of Dereks life will be held later in the year. A golden heart stopped beating. Two smiling eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. R.I.P.
Margaret Lilian Bowler
Died peacefully on 22nd December 2020 aged 91 years. Funeral service to be held on Monday, 11th January 2021 at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Prestwood. Family flowers only please but donations, if wished, to Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o Wright Funeral Services, 106 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 0BE.
John Harper Bowman
At rest on 25th December 2020, aged 83. Dearly loved by his wife, children, grandchildren, step children and step grandchildren. A chorister at All Saints Parish Church, High Wycombe for over 40 years and at St Peter & St Paul Stokenchurch where he also directed the choir. Now singing with the angels. R I P Private family funeral service. Celebration will be announced at a later date.
Geoffrey John Gilbey
Passed away peacefully at home on 29th December 2020 aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Gladys, Vaurene and wonderful Dad to Lesley, Denise and Wendy. A private family service will be held on 13th January 2021. No flowers please but donations can be made to Wycombe Homeless Connection www.wyhoc.org.uk. All enquiries c/o Arnold Funeral Service, 21-23 Little Marlow Rd, Marlow, SL7 1HA. Tel: 01628 898866.
Keith Jack Littlejohn
Passed away peacefully in Shelburne Lodge 11th December 2020 aged 89 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will take place at the Chilterns Crematorium Hampden Chapel on Thursday 14th January at 2.45pm. Flowers or donations to Charcot Marie Tooth UK may be sent to Arnold Funeral Service. 891 London Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe. Bucks. HP10 9TB Tel. 01494 472572 or made online at keithlittlejohn.muchloved.com.
Jean Jones
Passed away on 24th December, aged 92. Wife of the late Ernest Jones, mother, Nan, Great Nan & Great Great Nan sadly missed. Many thanks to Florence Nightingale Hospice for their love & care.
Anne Christine Reading (Nee Styles)
Passed away unexpectedly on 17th December 2020 aged 68 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Wife to Martin, Mum to Charlotte and Nic, Grandma to Harry, Freddie and Monty and Granny Annie to Annabel and Lala. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 12th January at Holy Trinity Church in Prestwood at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in Anne's memory to Six Counties Kidney Patients Association may be sent to Arnold Funeral Service, 891 London Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP10 9TB. Tel. 01494 472572 or made via anne-reading.muchloved.com.
Rosaleen (Ros) Rush
Ros sadly passed away on 17th December 2020. A loving Mum, Grandma, Sister and Friend. For information on how to pay your respects please contact Arnold Funeral Service 891 London Road, Loudwater, HP10 9TB Tel: 01494 472 572.
Malcolm Aubrey (Mac) Shaw
Passed away on 15th December 2020, aged 85 Loving and greatly loved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sorely missed by all his friends and family. Family funeral only, due to current restrictions. A service in celebration of Mac's life will be held when we are able to do so, to which all will be welcome. "Lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day."
Constance Faith Belsham (Connie)
From Walters Ash, passed away peacefully on December 16th aged 95 at Sunrise Residential Home in Sonning. Family only funeral to take place at Easthampstead Park Crematorium on 6th January. Family flowers only but donations if you wish to Cancer Research UK, www.cancerresearch.org.
Terence "lou" Hanks
Sadly passed away 1st January 2021 aged 94 Years. Betty's Beloved husband, Paul's Father and Father in-law to Sue Harvey and Sam's Grandpa.
Edward (Ted) Garner-Richards
Passed away peacefully on 2nd January 2021 aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Barbara, father & father-in-law of Paul & Biz, Darren & Julie, grandad of Dylan & Poppy. A much loved brother and uncle and a true friend to many. There will be a private family service for Edward on Friday 15th January 2021. The service will be available to view via webcast. Floral Tributes will be gratefully received. Donations to Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity. All enquiries c/o Arnold Funeral Service, 21-23 Little Marlow Rd, Marlow, SL7 1HA. Tel:01628 898866. Due to current coronavirus restrictions there will be a limited number able to attend the service.
Vicky (Vukosava) Chadbone
Passed away peacefully on 28th December 2020. Dearly loved wife of Harry. Sadly missed by all family members including her children Petar and Vera and sister Nina. The Funeral Service to be held at the Chiltern Crematorium on Friday 15th January 2021 at 3.30 p.m. No flowers please, but donations if desired, to Ambient Support Ltd.
Rosemary Jean Burns
Sadly passed away after a short illness on 27th December 2020. Missed by Mike, Bobbie, Scott and Marilyn. Funeral will take place at 11:30am on Thursday 21st January at Chilterns Crematorium The family invite donations in place of flowers to the British Heart Foundation.
Maureen Matilda Greene
Maureen passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 12th December 2020. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Teresa's Church on Friday 15th January 2021 at 11.00am and afterwards the burial at Holtspur Cemetery at 12.30. Flowers welcome. All Enquiries to Arnold Funeral Service Ltd, 891, London Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe Bucks. HP10 9TB. Tel: 01494 472572.
John Butler
Sadly passed away on 22 December aged 86 after a short illness, at home with his family by his side, loving wife Bri, sons Paul and Mark and brother Joe. A loving husband, dad, brother, grandad and great grandad. Will be very sadly missed. God bless xxxx Family flowers only, any donations to Rennie Grove Hospice. Vist johnnybutler.muchloved.com.
Margaret A. A. Eyre
11 October 1938 - 10 December 2020. This great lady will be sorely missed. She transcended to Heaven to God. Blessed are we who met her.
Barbara Jean Gregory
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 27th December. Dearly loved and missed by her family and friends. If you would like to give a donation in Barbara's memory, or attend the funeral please contact Dale at Arnold Funeral Service 01494 685000.
Sheila Peace Dorothy Meadows
Peace Dorothy Died peacefully on 11/12/2020 aged 94 at Burnham Lodge Residential Care Home. Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Eric Edward and Anthea Evelyn Hardy
Died within a week of one another in December 2020, both peacefully in their home of nearly 70 years on Downley Common, aged respectively 94 and 92. They leave behind sons Adam, Mark, Tom, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Donations https://donate.oxfam.org.uk/swa-memory#:~:text=Make%20a%20donation%20in%20memory, for%20themselves%20and%20their%20families
Gary Bristow
Long time resident of Downley until January 2020 when moved to York. Died here suddenly as result of accident at home on 15th December 2020, aged 64. Will be much missed by wife Cathy, children Hannah and Alex, and granddaughters Rosie and Tilly. Rest in peace.
John Whitelock Rankin
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 27th December 2020. Much loved father to Jim and Joanna and doting Grandtam to Ben, Oliver, George & Henry. He will be dearly missed by friends, family and to many in the cork industry and in the brewing, distilling and winemaking sectors in the UK and in Portugal. A private funeral service due to Covid restrictions will be followed by a Memorial Service later in 2021. No flowers. Donations, if desired to the Alzheimer's Society. All Enquiries to Arnold Funeral Service Ltd, 891, London Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks HP10 9TB. Tel: 01494 472572.
Albert Arthur Bert Ivermee
8.8.1927 - 8.12.2020. A High Wycombe Man. Loved Husband, Dad, Gramps and Great Grampy. Family Flowers Only. Thank you for all your cards and kind thoughts at this time.
Evan Croft (Buzz) Bowen
Passed away peacefully on 16th December 2020, aged 90 years. Loving Husband to Joan Bowen (deceased), Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He will always be in our hearts. A Private Interment will take place on 7th January 2021. A service of remembrance will be arranged for a later date. Donations if desired to SSAFA c/o Legacy Funeral Services, 46 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2LL or via https://evanbowen.muchloved.com.
Rita Mary Mee
Died peacefully on 15th December 2020. Adored wife of David, and dearly loved mother of Antonia and Christopher. Sister and Sister-in-Law and Cousin and Aunty to so many, who all loved her dearly. Private family funeral now, and a Memorial Service in the future. Arnold Funeral Service, Beaconsfield.
Alexander James (Alex) Chandler
Aged 56, passed away at home, 26th of December 2020, with his parents and sister by his side. Funeral to take place January 13th 2021, 2pm, Chilterns crematorium, Amersham, Hampden Chapel. Donations to Rennie Grove Hospice in lieu of flowers. Care of Beacon Funeral Services, 202 Desborough Road, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP11 2TE.
In memoriam:
Terry Allen
Does not seem like 3 years has passed since you were taken from us. At rest with his loving mum Ann. From your loving Dad xxx
Margaret Hawes
Forever loving, always loved.
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