Coventry pub manager who died 'suddenly' in latest death and funeral notices

A Coventry pub manager and 'amazing' family man is among those remembered in Coventry's latest death and funeral notices. Christy Brown, the general manager of The Four Provinces Pub, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, May 15.

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Here is a selection of notices, including Christy's, published earlier this week.

Robert Allan Grant ABERCROMBIE

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Robert. A very much-loved husband and best friend of Sue for 62 years, a dearly loved father and father-in-law of Stuart, Dawn, Ian, Paul and Jayne and a treasured grandad of Ellie, Stanley, Joseph and Maisie, also, a dear brother of John (late), Maurice, David and Evelyn. Bob's invaluable contribution to local football, over the years will be known and respected by many. He will be greatly missed. Peace after Pain. Funeral service to be held at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel 180 Cannon Hill Road Coventry, CV4 7DF on Wednesday June 19, at 2.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dementia UK, which can be made via a donation box in chapel. Further information may be obtained from the Funeral Director at: The Heart of England Co-op Funerals 184, Ansty Road, Coventry, CV2 3EX Tel: 02476 650619

Martin Woods BARKER

Former head of Coventry School Bablake. Died peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024, aged 96. Loving husband of Judy, father of Sarah and Richard (d.1978) and grandfather to Oliver and Stanley. He will be much missed in all their lives. Funeral at Oakley Wood Crematorium, CV33 9QP on June 7, at 11.30am. Please contact sarah.barkerbrown@gmail.com for further information. No flowers, but any donations to Mind UK or Cancer Research.

John Norman BATES

A dearly loved dad of Valerie, David and the late Julie. Father in law of Alan and the late Dianne. A cherished grandad and great grandad. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Reunited with his beloved wife Margaret on May 11, 2024, aged 91 years. Funeral service to be held at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 11:45am. Donations if desired payable to British Heart Foundation in memory of John which can be made by post to J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth CV12 8AH. Tel: 024 76 313 326. Alternatively there will be a donation box available at the service.

Christy BROWN

General Manager of The Four Provinces Pub, Coventry. Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, aged 34 years. Beloved son of Tom and Laurie and stepson to Christine. Cherished brother of Carly, brother-in-law to Antony and the best uncle to Darcy and Ellie. An amazing nephew, cousin, friend and colleague who will be missed and loved always. Reception into St Osburg Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, June 16, at 5pm. Requiem Mass to take place on Monday, June 17, at 11:15am, followed by the committal at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Floral tributes welcome, donations if desired in aid of Zoe's Place Baby Hospice may be sent c/o Devall & Son Funeral Directors or made online via www.devallandson.com Devall & Son Funeral Directors, 1 Jubilee Crescent, Radford, Coventry CV6 3EX Tel:024 7660 0649.

Michael Stephen (Mick) CARTER

(Mick) Beloved husband of the late Olive, much loved dad of Keith, Stephen and Elaine, and a dear father in law, grandad and great grandad. Passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024, aged 86 years. Funeral service to be held at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 1.45pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired payable to 'Cancer Research UK' in memory of Mick 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.

Tracy Lorraine COSTELLO

Passed away on May 7, 2024, age 59. Reunited with Paddy, Mum, Dad and Martin. Devoted Mother, Nan, Sister, Aunty, Mother-in-law, Sister-in-law and friend. You filled our lives with such joy, admiration, and love. Your departure has truly devastated us all and we will never be the same again. Our lives are utterly shattered. We love you deeply and miss you dearly. All our love, forever and always. Funeral service to be held at Canley Crematorium at 3.45pm on Thursday, June 6, followed by a celebration of our mother's life at The New (Wyken) Pippin. The funeral will be family flowers only and donations to the Donkey Sanctuary can be made via a donations box, which will be found at the end of the service. All enquiries to: Heart of England Co-op Funerals 184 Ansty Road Wyken, Coventry, CV2 3EX.

Kenneth CROFT

Beloved Husband of Norma and much-loved father to Peter. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 12, at St Bartholomew's Church, Binley, at 11am, followed by a committal at Canley Crematorium Cannon Hill Chapel at 12pm. Flowers are welcome, but donations are preferred. Donations in memory of Kenneth can be made to Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. These can be made online directly with the charity, via cheque made payable to the above or via the donations box, which will be made available at both the Church and the Crematorium. Further information may be obtained from the Funeral Director at: The Heart of England Co-op Funerals 184 Ansty Road Wyken Coventry CV2 3EX.

Ethel CROFT (nee Briggs)

(nee Briggs) Much loved by family and friends. Wife of the late Gordon, mother of Alison and Tim, mother-in-law of Alison and Steve, and grandmother of Daniel, Joshua, Ella and Zoë. Passed away peacefully at home on the April 28, 2024, aged 97. The funeral service will take place on Friday, June 7, 11.45am at Canley Community Church, Charter Avenue followed by committal at Canley Garden Cemetery, Charter Avenue entrance (area C) at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Ethel, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation or TEAR fund. Further information may be obtained from the Funeral Director at: The Heart of England Co-op Funerals 46 Kenpas Highway Coventry CV3 6BP.

Ann Elizabeth (Nee Miles) DOVE

Nee Miles Ann passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, aged 81 years. Much loved wife to Frank, Mum to Emma and Rebecca, Mother-in-law to Graham and Steve and Grandma to Toby, Benjamin, Amelia, Laura and Dominic. Funeral service will take place at St Andrews Church, Eastern Green on Thursday, June 27, at 1.30pm, followed by a committal at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Andrew's Church, these can be placed in the donation box at the exit of the church and also at the exit of the crematorium. All enquiries c/o Franklin and Hawkins Family Funeral Directors, 333 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9DU. Telephone 024 7647 3000.

Tony DUGGAN

Sadly passed away on May 12, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Kath, loving and devoted dad to Marie and Paul and a well loved father-in-law to Declan and Jemma. Adored grandad of Katie, Evie, Annie and Thomas. Tony will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. The funeral service will take place on Friday, June 21, at 11.15 a.m. in Corpus Christi R.C. Church followed by committal at 12:45 p.m. in Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel. Formal dress is not required, you may wear something bright, to reflect Tony's personality. The family respectfully request donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer's Society via johnanthonyduggan.muchloved.com All enquiries to Heart of England Co-op Funerals 46, Kenpas Highway, Coventry CV3 6BP. Tel: 024 76411806

Wendy Caroline HAYWOOD

Of Norman Place Road, Coundon, Coventry CV6 2BQ. Passed away in University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire. Please could any relatives of Wendy contact us regarding funeral arrangements. A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Allesley - Ernesford Grange - Keresley 024 7627 4444.

Kathleen Ethel HORSMAN

Dear mother of Ian and Robin, mother-in-law to Julia and Sharon, beloved grandmother and great grandmother. Passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, aged 97 years. Funeral service will take place at Charter Chapel, Canley Cemetery on Wednesday, June 12, at 1.45pm, followed by interment in the Cemetery Garden. Family flowers only but, donations if desired for the Midlands Air Ambulance to A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343)

Patrick Kevin (Pak) KEANE

(Pak) Passed away on May 1, 2024, aged 81 years. He was much loved by Kerry, Tara, Kev and grandchildren Kane, Kavan and Kyran. Reception into All Souls Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, June 9, at 6pm. Requiem mass on Monday, June 10, at 12:30pm, followed by the committal in Canley Garden Cemetery. All enquiries to:- A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Allesley - Ernesford Grange - Keresley 024 7627 4444 www.ajlloyd.co.uk

Janice (Jan) KEELING

Jan Janice Keeling (nee Outram) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Alan, loving mother of Sharon and Andrea and much-loved grandmother of Leanne, William, Nathan, George and Eva. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 6th June 2024 in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium at 10.30 am. Floral tributes are welcomed in memory of Jan as she loved flowers and her garden, these can be sent c/o A J Lloyd, The Old Barn, 656 Allesley Old Road, Coventry CV5 8GB..

Valerie Winifred LAW

Of Clopton Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon CV37 6TF, passed away in University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire. Please could any relatives or friends of Valerie contact us regarding funeral arrangements. A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Allesley - Ernesford Grange - Keresley 024 7627 4444.

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