Coventry dad's sudden death announced in this week's funeral notices

A dad and stepfather has been remembered as part of this week's death and funeral notices in Coventry. Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements.

Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.

Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here. Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.

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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week:

Pamela JONES

Passed away peacefully at University Hospital Coventry on April 29, 2024, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Glyn. Loving Mother of Neil and Sonia, Mother-in-law to Sarah and Daniel and much-loved Nan to Luke, Benjamin and Sophie. Pamela's funeral will take place at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Friday, May 24, at 9:30am. A celebration of Pamela's life will follow at the Bedworth Cricket Club, Rye Piece Ringway, Bedworth, CV12 8JH. Flowers welcome from all. All enquiries c/o Heart of England Co-op Funerals 10 High Street Bedworth CV12 8NF Tel: 024 7631 4823

Thomas KELLY (Tam)

(Tam) Passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2024, aged 61. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel, Coventry, at 2.30pm. Flowers Welcome c/o Heart of England Co-op funeral Directors, 11, Lower Holyhead Road Coventry CV13AX 02476 225 826

Robert John MACE

Passed away suddenly on Monday, April 22 2024 in the care home aged 78 years. Loved husband of Sue and Margaret, dearly loved Dad of Laura and James and partners Alan and Lottie. Much loved grandad to Harry, Teddy, Finley, and Jorja. We all miss you so much, but we know you are never far away. Funeral service at Yardley Crematorium on Tuesday June 4 at 11.30am. Further Information may be obtained from the Funeral Directors at: The Heart of England Co-op Funerals 11, Holyhead Road Coventry CV1 3AX Tel: 02476 225826

Lorna MARTIN (Lenagh)

(Lenagh) It is with great sadness that we announce Lorna's passing on April 14, 2024t, aged 76 years. Much loved wife of Franco, dearly loved mum to Vittoria and Marco, and wonderful nonna to Atticus. Will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Lorna will be welcomed into All Souls Church, Coventry on the evening of 14th May at 5pm, with a service being held on May 15, at 11:15am followed by a committal at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel at 12:45am. Floral tributes may be sent be sent care of Grimmett and Timms Funeral Directors, 118 Albany Road, Earlsdon, CV5 6NG. Donations if desired to Coventry Myton Hospice who took every care to make Lorna's last days peaceful and showed her and her family great kindness.

Marjorie MATTHEWS

Passed peacefully away on Friday, May 3, after a short illness. Marjorie, beloved wife of the late Bob. Much adored Mum of Lynne, Tracy (Dec.) and Lee. Much loved Mother -in-Law of Rick (Dec.) and Yvonne. Loved forever Nanna of Ryan and Jordan, Hannah and Jason, Marie, Carl (Dec.) and Luke. Very proud Great Nanna of Corey, Rohan and Vinnie. Funeral service to take place in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Friday, May 24, at 3:15pm Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu of flowers to Dementia UK.

Cyril John (John Priest) PRIEST

(John Priest) Father to Stephen, Michael and Jacqueline and a loving grandfather and great grandfather. Passed away peacefully in hospital, on Monday, April 22, 2024 aged 89 years. Funeral service will take place at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Tuesday, May 21, at 11.30am. Mourning attire not necessary. Family flowers only but donations if desired for Parkinsons UK to A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343)

Richard Anthony (Ricky) SLEVIN

Ricky It is with great sadness that we as a family, announce the passing of a great dad, grandad, brother and uncle. After a brave battle with dementia, he is finally free and at peace. Elvis has left the building. Xxxx

Pamela Jayne STRINGER

Pam peacefully passed away at home on April 17, 2024, aged 66 years. Pam was a loving wife to Ian and a proud, loving mother to Mark and Adam. Pam will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 16, at St Mary's Walsgrave, 2pm followed by the committal at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel, 3.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired please send directly to Cancer Research UK or a donation box will be available at the service. Further information may be obtained from the Funeral Director at: The Heart of England Co-op Funerals 184 Ansty Road, Coventry, CV2 3AX Tel: 02476 225826

Elaine Sandra WARD (Langford)

(Langford) Elaine died on April 22, 2024, at UHCW. She bravely fought her illness for 15 years. Sadly missed by Husband Vic, Daughter Emma, Sons Ray, Ben, Danny, Simon and 17 Grandchildren. Cremation at Canley Crematorium, on Tuesday 28th May, at 3.15 pm.

Bridget (Bridie) WHITE (nee Carberry)

(nee Carberry) (Bridie) Beloved wife of Brian, much loved mum of Duncan, Julian and Nicholas, dear mother in law of Sarah and Laura, cherished nan of Emma and Laura, Heather and Holly, Evie and Hannah. Passed away at home on April 20, 2024, aged 82 years. Funeral service to be held at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Thursday, May 16, at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired payable to 'Mary Ann Evans Hospice' in memory of Bridget which can be made via J E Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.

Simon WORRALL

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Simon Worrall, aged 58, in Ireland. The beloved husband of Ruth, father to Chris and stepfather to Tom. Much loved son of Joy and the late Frank, brother to Fran, uncle to Katie & Ellen. Simon will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and colleagues. A former pupil of both Parkhill Primary and The Woodlands Schools, and a catering management student of Henley College, Coventry. His studies resulted in a variety of career roles, finishing in Ireland where he has worked for over 15 years. The funeral, and a celebration of Simon's life will be held in Ireland on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

In Memoriams

Bob STEVENS / MILES

May 7. Time slips by but still you stay, as near and dear as yesterday. I miss you more today than yesterday. Your loving Wife Betty x

Acknowledgements

Elaine HANNIS

Richard and family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their cards and floral tributes received following the sudden loss of a wonderful wife. Thanks to consultants, doctors and nursing staff at the hospital and to Father Roger Butcher for a very moving service. Very special thanks to our friends who have offered endless amounts of support throughout this very difficult and distressing time, and also a sincere thanks to Devall & Son Funeral Directors for their kindness, attention to detail and support.

To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.

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