Here are the death announcements carried in the Stroud News and Journal this week.

BLAKE

Bryan Gordon

(Gordon)

Of Brimscombe, Stroud.

(Former Head of Upper School, Severn Vale School).

Sadly, passed away on Thursday 22nd April 2021, aged 87 years.

Beloved Husband of Pat.

Devoted Father, Father-in-Law, Grandpa and Popa, Brother and Brother-in-Law.

Dearly missed by all his loving family.

Donations, if desired, may be sent for MacMillan Cancer Support or Longfield c/o Allen-White, Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG.

Tel: 01453 822409.

BRITTON

Robin Lazell

Peacefully passed away on Thursday 22nd April, aged 78 years.

Much loved Husband of Julie and incredible father to Zane, Ross and Drew.

A kind hearted man that always put others above himself.

A hero to his family.

An invite only funeral will take place on Friday 14th May.

Please contact Philip Ford and Son with any enquiries.

COATES

Ellen

‘Joyce’

of Stonehouse.

Died peacefully in the devoted care of Regency Retirement Home on 29th April 2021 aged 110 years.

Beloved wife of the late Len and affectionate aunt to Jackie and Jill.

Her funeral service will be held at St Cyr’s Church, Stonehouse.

If you wish to attend please contact the funeral directors.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cats Protection may be sent to Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AR or online at michaelgamble.net.

DUFF

John Sidney

Of Quedgeley, formerly of Rodborough.

Unexpectedly but peacefully at home on 27th April 2021, aged 86 years.

Much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.

Due to the ongoing circumstances a private funeral will be held.

Once restrictions have been lifted a celebration of life incorporating John’s passion for Forest Green Rovers will be held.

Donations in John’s memory may be sent for and made payable to The British Heart Foundation c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. Glos. GL6 0DQ or donate online at fredstevens.co.uk