Here are the death announcements carried in the Standard this week.

Terry Blackwell

Sadly passed away suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2020, in his 81st year.

Beloved husband to Mavis, father to Steve and Darryl, grandfather to Emilia, Charlotte and Lily, brother to Mervyn and Michael, and much-loved friend who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

A private service took place on Monday, January 25, at St. Andrews Church, Chedworth.

Anyone wishing to make a donation, in lieu of flowers, for the Oak & Farrow Wildlife Rescue Centre please do so at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/celebratingterry.

Michael John Cotterill

Passed away at Stratton Court on January 15, 2021, aged 83.

Husband of the late Beryl Elizabeth Cotterill.

Beloved brother, uncle, great uncle and great great uncle.

Sincere thanks to all Staff at Stratton Court for their kindness and care.

Private family service due to current restrictions.

Mary Elizabeth Smith ‘Betty’

Died peacefully at home on January 20, 2021, aged 91 years.

Much loved wife of Ian. Loving mother to Brian, Philip, James and Susan.

Grandmother and great grandmother.

Private family funeral due to present circumstances.

Family flowers only but donations if desired in memory of Betty to Dementia UK (Charity No 1039404) c/o Norman Trotman and Hughes,

Walton House Barn, Northleach, Cheltenham, GL54 3EY. Tel. 01451 860288.

Robina Howard (Bea) Taylor

Sadly passed away on Wednesday, January 20, in Cheltenham General Hospital.

Will be sorely missed by Richard, Sue, neighbours and friends.

Funeral to be held at 4pm on Thursday, February 4, at Cheltenham Crematorium.

No flowers please but if you wish you are welcome to donate directly to the Stroke Association www.stroke.org.uk and/or the RSPCA www.rspca.org.uk.

Ian Timms

Passed away suddenly at home on December 24, 2020.

Will be sadly missed by all the family.

Cremation will take place at Kinsgdown Crematorium on Monday, February 1, at 2.15 pm, C/o Cowley & Sons.

All donations to Mudeford LifeBoat.

Doctor Jim Waddell

Peacefully at home on January 22, 2021, aged 87.

Beloved husband of Deirdre, father of Charles, Angus and Susan, father in law of Rowan, Abigail and Tony, grandpa of Jamie, Katie, Robbie, Rebecca, Jack, Archie, Nancy and Rosa.

Donations if wished to Asthma UK.

Enquires to A Slade & Son Tel. 01285 656336.