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

FERNANDO

Dr. Chandra

Of Avening.

Passed away unexpectedly at home on 27th April, aged 80.

He is survived by his children, Robert and Elizabeth and four grandchildren.

The funeral will take place on Friday 28th May.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent for (and made payable to) either Cairngorm Mountain Rescue or the RNLI c/o Fred Stevens Funeral Directors, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0DQ or donate online at: fredstevens.co.uk.

GRAY

(nee Williams)

Valerie Elaine

‘Val’

Tetbury-resident for over 45 years, sadly passed away on 15th April 2021.

Much loved mother to Abi and Carli and Nanny to Tom, Will, Nerys and Reuben.

A private service will take place on 21st May 2021.

Donations if wished to Cats Protection League.

HARTIS

Sarah

Passed away peacefully at home on 22nd April 2021, aged 54.

Beloved wife of Graham, and daughter of Ramon.

Private Funeral Service to take place at St Peter’s Church, Ampney St Peter, on 27th May 2021.

Family flowers only.

Donations would be appreciated via sarahhartis.muchloved.com

Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care, 01285 653525.

HOPKINS

Raymond Derrick

‘Ray’

Peacefully on 9th May 2021 aged 85.

Dearly loved husband of May, father and grandfather.

Sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Donations if wished to British Heart Foundation c/o A Slade & Son 35 Dyer St Cirencester GL7 2PP 01285 656336.

JONES

Neil Ernest Richard

(Formerly of Ampney Crucis)

Died suddenly on 6th May, 2021 aged 62 years.

A much-loved father to John, Eddie, Jimmy, Henry, Joe and Daniel.

Funeral service to be held at the Church of the Holy Rood at Ampney Crucis on Friday 21st May at 11.00am.

All enquiries C/o Cowley & Son, Triangle House, 62 Victoria Road, Cirencester, Glos GL7 1ES (Tel 01285 653298).

LAMBERT

Betty

Sadly passed away peacefully on 16th May 2021.

A much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, she will be greatly missed.

Funeral service on Thursday 3rd June at 11am at St Mary’s Church, Bibury.

Donations if wished to Cancer Research c/o Cowley & Sons, 62 Victoria Road, Cirencester, GL7 1ES. Tel. 01285 653298.

LEZARD

Stephen

Formerly of Tortworth and Tetbury.

Died peacefully in Cirencester on 12th May 2021, aged 91.

Beloved husband of Jeny, much-loved father of Tim and Jemima and a devoted grandid to Charlie, Billy, Boris, Conrad and Monty.

He knew how to party and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium.

Due to current restrictions, please direct all funeral and donation enquiries C/o Cowley & Son Ltd, 62 Victoria Road, Cirencester, Glos GL7 1ES (Phone 01285 653298).

McDIARMID

Niall

Passed away peacefully at Prospect Hospice on Wednesday 12th May 2021, aged 53 years.

Beloved husband of Lottie, father of Campbell and Louis, son of Mary and Campbell and brother of Fiona and Sheena.

Private service by invitation only.

Family flowers only but donations welcome to Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7HF or online hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/niall-mcdiarmid/

Enquiries; tel 01793 764337.

PAYNE

Cyril James

‘Jim’

Passed away peacefully 12th May 2021, aged 90.

Beloved husband of Edna, father of Stephen & father-in-law to the late Daf’.

Sadly missed by family and friends.

SHORTRIDGE

Michael

Mike Passed away peacefully at home on 12th May aged 71, surrounded by his family after a long fought battle with cancer.

Beloved husband of Sue, dearly loved Dad of Sarah, Paul and Victoria.

Much loved Grandad of Leon, Barney, Gus and Clara.

A kind and generous friend to many, Mike was a well-loved member of the community will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral on Friday 28th May at 2pm but unfortunately by invitation only due to Covid Restrictions.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers would be hugely welcome to Dorothy House via Johnson and Daltrey Funeral Directors, 21 High Street, Malmesbury SN16 9AF 01666 822200.