Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week

Harold Desmond "Des" Shelley

Passed away on Wednesday 20 January 2021 at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire, after succumbing to a long-standing battle with pneumonia, aged 92 years. Des will be greatly missed by his children, Natalie, Harold, Richard and Damir, his sister Cynthia, his grandchildren Alana, Alex, Greg, Andrew, David, Enzo and Rylee, and his great grandchildren Leo and Zach. There will be a private family funeral service. Donations in lieu of flowers are for MIND Andover c/o Arnold Funeral Service 21-23 Little Marlow Road, Marlow SL7 1HA 01628 898866 & haroldshelley.muchloved.com

Robin Arthur “lou” Allum

Passed away peacefully on 15th January 2021 aged 86 years. Much loved father of Mike, loving husband of his late wife Pauline. Funeral service to take place at Charlton Park Crematorium, Andover on 17th February at 3.30 PM. Sadly, due to social distancing guidelines, this will be a restricted service. Any enquiries regarding attendance or to view the webcast to Howe & Son Funeral Directors. If you wish to pay your respects, the cortege will be passing through Lower Evingar Road, Whitchurch on 17th February at 2.35pm. Please do not send flowers. If desired, donations can be made at www.howeandson.co.uk/tributes-and-donations/ for 'The Countess of Brecknock Hospice', 'Cancer Research', and 'Macmillan Nurses'. Enquiries c/o Howe & Son Funeral Directors, Bear Hill, Kingsclere, Newbury RG20 5QA. Tel (01635) 298303.

Barry Castleman 

Passed away 29th January 1980. Our memories never fade away, They are with us each passing day. Your happiness gave such a lift, To us you were our dearest gift. Your loving Family xxx

Ruby Frances Blake

Passed peacefully away on the 19th January 2021, aged 87 years. Loving wife of the late Frank Blake. A wonderful Mum to Kim, Jan and Ian. Loving Nan of 8 and Great Nanny of 10 who will all miss her dearly. She will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. R.I.P. xxxxxx Private family funeral only due to the current regulations and restrictions.

Barbara Christabel Goodwin

Formerly of Hazlemere and latterly of Oxford, passed away on 6th January 2021, aged 89 years, a much loved Mum and Nanny, she'll be sadly missed by all her family. Due to current restrictions a private funeral service will take place on Wednesday 10th February 2021. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer's Research UK, c/o Greens Funeral Services, 32 Corn Street, Witney, OX28 6BL, Tel: 01993 776486.

Valerie June Gregory

In loving memory of Valerie Devoted wife to George, Eric Gregory. Devoted mother to Raymond, Steven and Susan. Devoted grandmother to Steve, Shanice and Spencer. Gone but never forgotten. Passed away on the 18/01/2021 aged 79

Ann Elizabeth Knowles

Passed away aged 78 years. She will be greatly missed by Leigh, David, Ryan, Harvey, Janice and Ian. Her funeral will take place on Monday 15th February at the Chilterns Crematorium in the Hampden Chapel at 1.15pm. Donations in Ann's memory can be made if desired to Cancer Research UK.

Evelyn May Neale

Passed away peacefully on 16th January, 2021, aged 90 years. Dearly loved Mother of Hilary and Graham, loving Grandma to Thomas and Eleanor. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Stokenchurch Dog Rescue can be made online at https://evelynneale.muchloved.com She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. All enquiries to Cooperative Funeralcare, Hazlemere, Bucks, HP15 7AA. Tel. 01494 717347.

READ MORE: Did you attend the same High Wycombe school as someone famous?

David Williams

Died peacefully on 5th January 2021 aged 84 years. Funeral service to be held in the Hampden Chapel, Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham, on Monday, 1st February at 11.45am. Enquiries to Wright Funeral Services 01494 863101.

Doreen Ruby Smith

On 12th January 2021 at Stoke Mandeville hospital. Doreen passed away peacefully aged 86 years. Sadly missed by her loving family and friends. Funeral to be held at Chilterns Crematorium on Thursday 11th February 2021 at 1pm. Numbers restricted due to covid.

Joan Kathleen Mitchell (Nee Randall)

Died peacefully on 19th January 2021, at Little Oaks Care Home, aged 98 years. Re-united with her beloved late husband Ted. Mother to Paula, doting Grandmother to Jonathan. Will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Milton Chapel, Chilterns Crematorium on Friday 12th February 2021 at 2.30 p.m. Flowers or donations if preferred to RNIB or Arthritis Action. A celebration of Joan's life will be held when conditions allow. All enquiries and donations to Beacon Funeral Services, Hazlemere. 01494 818181.

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Hollis

Sadly passed away on the 15 January 2021 aged 92 years. Loving Mum, Nanny and Great Nan. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Private family funeral takes place at 2.30 pm on Friday 5th February 2021 at Holy Trinity Church Lane End. Flowers to Surman & Horwood Funeral Service, Crowell, or donations if preferred to Dementia UK

Doris Harriet Elizabeth Clarke

Resident of Little Oaks Residential home passed away peacefully on 18th January 2021 aged 93 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will take place St Thomas Church, Holtspur on Tuesday 9th February at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Horse Trust may be sent to Arnold Funeral Service. 891 London Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe. Bucks. HP10 9TB Tel. 01494 472572 or made on line at dorisclarke.muchloved.com

Michael John 'Alex' Alexander

Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 10th January 2021, aged 83. Dearly loved husband to the late Margaret, dad and grandad who will be greatly missed.

Barrie Markham

Sadly passed away on Wednesday 6th January 2021. A much loved father to Alex and Hannah and grandfather to Alf. Reunited with his beloved wife Jacqueline. He will be dearly missed by all his family and many friends. A private funeral service will be held at The Milton Chapel, Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham, Bucks, at 3.15pm on Thursday 4th February 2021. Family flowers only please. Donations to British Heart Foundation & Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Charitable Fund) c/o Heritage & Sons, 33-35 Hill Ave, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5BX

Elizabeth Macfarlane (Nee Reece)

Died peacefully in Wycombe Hospital on 16th January after a long and bravely borne illness. Beloved wife of Dr. Alexander (Sandy) Macfarlane, adored mother of Sarah, Lisa and Kate, Funeral necessarily private, but if desired donations in memory to Wycombe Hospital via scannappeal.org.uk

READ MORE: Bucks village named one of the best places to walk in Britain

John Benjamin Knight

Sadly, passed away peacefully on the 10th January 2021 Loving Husband to Hilary, wonderfully Father and Grandpa to Sally, Simon, Emily, Nicole and CJ He will be sadly missed by the family and friends.

Tony Walker

1934 - 2009 Years roll by, but still loved and missed by us all. Love Dot and Family. xxx

Keith Walter Smith

Passed away on Friday 8th January 2021 aged 81 years. Loving Husband to Marion, adored Father to Kate and beloved Father-in-law to Derek. Forever loved and sorely missed. No Flowers. Donations in Keith's memory and in aid of the Institute of Transplantation, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne may be sent to Arnold Funeral Service. All enquiries c/o Arnold Funeral Service, 21-23 Little Marlow Rd, Marlow, SL7 1HA. Tel:01628 898866.

Sylvia Crowder

Passed away peacefully 13th January 2021. Sadly missed by Ray, Sharon, Barry and Sadie. The funeral service will be held on Friday 5th February 2021 at Chilterns Crematorium at 11.30am. Donations in aid of The Horse Trust will be gratefully received. All enquiries c/o Arnold Funeral Service, 891 London Rd, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks HP10 9TB Tel 01494 472572.

Alan Reeves

Passed away peacefully at home in Prestwood on 16th January 2021 aged 83 years. Dearly loved partner, father and grandfather. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held in the Hampden Chapel, Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham, on Wednesday, 3rd February at 11.45am. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, to Rennie Grove Hospice Care c/o Wright Funeral Services, 106 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 0BE.

Geoffrey Newell

6th January 1946 - 7th January 2021 Passed away peacefully with son and daughter by his side. Will be greatly missed by wife Sheila and Family. Family funeral taken part on 25th January at St Mary's Church, Denham. Donation's to The Michael Sobell Hospice c/o Walding and Son's Funeral Directors, Uxbridge.

As your local newspaper we’ve been keeping readers informed about what’s going on in your community for generations. To find out what’s going on near you, see the latest Public Notices at www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/announcements/all_announcements/.