IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the SNJ this week

John Cooke Scriven passed away peacefully on June 30 2020, aged 85 years. Loving husband of Josie, Father of Mark and Karol, father-in-law of Claire and Paul, grampy to Andrew and Rebecca, great grampy to Rhianna, Lily and Isabella and brother of Pat.

Private Family Cremation. A thanksgiving service to celebrate John's life will be arranged at a later date.

Mary Edith Damsell from King's Stanley passed away peacefully on June 15 2020 aged 93 years. A much loved and cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Her family extend heartfelt thanks to all the staff of Scarlet House for their dedicated care, kindness and support. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Donations if wished to the Alzheimer's Society.

Hilda May Pond formerly of Chalford passed away peacefully on 28 June 2020. Beloved wife of the late Cyril, much loved mum of Wendy, Susan, Philip, Nicola and Mathew, a dear nan and great-nan. Private funeral service. Donations in Hilda's memory for 'Teckels' can be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Ltd, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR. Tel: 01453 790900 or online at www.michaelgamble.net

David Stiff 'Dave' of Downfield, Stroud died peacefully on June 27 2020 at GRH aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Meryl. Dear brother to Doug and Ted. Much loved father to Sara and Craig and caring father in law to Alan.

Precious grandad to Jody and wonderful great grandad to Alex and Theo. Dave worked for many years as a lorry driver at Selby Bros, Lightpill and then Tamwoods. A private cremation will take place. We hope to have a get-together at a later date. Donations, if desired, for Great Western Air Ambulance c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR. 01453 790900 www.michaelgamble.net#

Geoffrey Michael Matthews loving, caring husband of Judy. Geoff died peacefully at home in Minchinhampton on June 30 2020. Private funeral service, no flowers by request. Donations in lieu of flowers for Mesothelioma, made payable to 'British Lung Foundation' can be sent c/o Michael Gamble Funeral Directors Ltd, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR Tel: 01453 790900 or online at www.michaelgamble.net

Anthony Clark "Tony" passed away peacefully on June 29, aged 85 years. Husband to Janet, Father to David, Nick & Maria, Grandfather to Kyle, Sam, Lucy & Matthew and Great Grandfather to Jayden. Donations for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity and Longfield Hospice can be sent c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, Glos, GL6 0DQ.

Mary Richmond passed away peacefully at home on the June 27 2020 aged 86 years. Reunited with Tony, a loving mother and grandmother. Her funeral will take place at St John the Baptist Church, France Lynch, on Monday July 13 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK may be sent to: Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR. 01453 790900 or online at www.michaelgamble.net.

John Harding passed away at Gloucester Royal Hospital on Sunday June 28 2020, aged 83 years. Much loved father of Jane and Laura, grandfather and great grandfather. Private funeral to take place due to current restrictions. Donations in memory of John for the M.S. Society may be sent c/o Philip Ford and Son Funeral Directors, Dirleton House, Cainscross Road, Stroud GL5 4ES.

Margaret Galton of Midland Road, Stonehouse Sadly, passed after a short illness on Wednesday July 1 2020, aged 84 years. Much-loved Mum, Sister, Nan and Great-Nan. Will be dearly missed by her loving family. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Leukaemia UK c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King's Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822409.

John Henry Russell John Russell from Uplands. Husband, Father and Grandfather. Sadly passed away on the May, 27 peacefully at home with all his family around him, aged 85.

Clifford Beale of Nailsworth sadly passed away on June 24 2020, aged 91. Much loved and devoted husband of the late Heather Beale, loving Father of Gaynor, Katrina, Justin, the late Anthony, Anne-Marie and Madeleine, also a wonderful Gramp and Great Grampy. He will be hugely missed by his family and many dear friends. Due to current circumstances a private, family celebration will be held on Monday July 13 2020. Cliff will be leaving Chestnut Hill at 3.30pm to travel slowly through the town before going to the crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for (and made payable to) either Longfield or Stroud Beresford Limited (Stroud Women's Refuge) c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ or donate online at: www.fredstevens.co.uk

Mark Allan Bidmead of Cashes Green peacefully on June 29, at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, aged 59 Years. Loving Father of Jake, Brother of Claire and John and Uncle to Karl and Kim-Marie. Due to the current circumstances, a private family cremation will be held.