Family's tribute to 'loving dad' in Coventry death and funeral notices

A much-loved family man has been remembered in this week's death and funeral notices for Coventry and the surrounding areas. A loving tribute has been paid to Stephen Webb, who passed away peacefully on May 25.

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

Lily (Joyce) HOUGH

(Joyce) Loving wife of the late Leonard, Dearly loved mother of Terry, Dear sister of the late Sarah and a dear sister in law and aunt, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, aged 89 years. Funeral service to be held at St Thomas' Church, Longford on Wednesday, July 3, at 11.30am, followed by cremation at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton. Family flowers only please, donations if desired payable to 'The British Heart Foundation' in memory of Lily 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.

Carmelina IWANCZUK

Dearly loved wife of the late Mykola, devoted mother to Victor, Petro, Juzeppina, Roman and Eddy, dearly loved mother-in-law and grandmother, passed away on May 21, 2024, aged 94 years. God be with you. Rest in Peace. She will be sadly missed. A Requiem Mass will be held at 12;30 on Monday, July 1, at Saint Volodymyr the Great Church, Broad Street, Coventry, followed by interment at St Paul's Cemetery at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, in memory of Carmelina, to www.alzheimers.org.uk or www.alzheimersresearchuk.org gratefully received, or a box for donations to these charities will be at the church.

David NOVAK

Passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, aged 63 years. Adored Son of Gordana, Fiancé of Ruth, much loved Dad to Lucy and Richard and Friend to many. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, June 12, at 11:30am, in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium, followed by the Committal in Canley Garden Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of David for the British Diabetic Association (Diabetes UK) may be placed in the collection box at the service or made online via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk All enquiries to A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Tel: 024 7627 4444 (option 2)

Judith Ann (Jude) PARSONS

(Jude) Beloved Daughter to the late Ray and Mary Parsons. Sister to Dilys and Debbie, and loving Mum to Ruth, Matthew and Amie. Nan to Neo and Ethan. Will be loved and missed so much by all who knew her. Funeral service Friday, June 14, at 1:30pm, at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, Coventry. Family have asked for people to wear something Purple as this was Mums favourite colour. Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Princethorpe Court. All enquires to Henry Ison & Son 76-78 Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1FQ. Tele 02476458 665.

Brian REEVES

Much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, aged 69. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, June 17, at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel at 10.45 a.m. Floral tributes or donations welcome for British Heart Foundation c/o Henry Ison & Sons, 76-78 Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1FQ. Tel: 024 76 458665.

Rita ROBINSON

Dearly beloved wife of the late Tom, devoted Mum to Jane (deceased) and Craig, adored Nanny to Romy and Stella, a loving Sister to Linda and Peter (both deceased), precious Auntie to Dale, Lee (deceased) Sarah, Richard, Adam and Vicky and friend to many. Passed away peacefully in Myton Hospice Warwick on May 29, 2024, aged 80 years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, June 18, at 10:45am in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in Rita's memory ,if desired, may be left for Myton Hospice on exiting the chapel or online via funeral-notices.co.uk. All enquiries c/o Henry Ison and Sons 188 Allesley Old Road, Coventry CV5 8GJ Tel 02476 713643.

Annie ROBINSON

Annie Robinson (nee lynch) May 4, 2024, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 91 years. Formerly of Londonderry Northern Ireland. Wife of the late David, much loved Mother of Jacqueline, Ian, Lynne, Melanie and Nicola, loving Mother-in-Law, Granny, Great-Granny and Aunt. Annie's funeral will take place on June 11, 2024, at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, Coventry at 10:30 am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Barnacle Hedgehog Rescue. Donations can be made by visiting, www.annierobinson.muchloved.com. Annie will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. All enquiries to Henry Ison & Son , 76-78 Binley Road , Coventry, CV3 1FQ, Tele 02476 458 665.

Ann Marie ROCK

Ann-Marie Rock, aged 71, passed away peacefully with her family alongside her on the May 14, 2024, after a long battle with COPD. Ann was born on the 1st of March 1953 and spent her life dedicated to her family, friends, and those she loved. Ann will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all those who knew her. A service to celebrate her life will be held at St Thomas More's RC Church at 1.45pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. This will be followed by a short service at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel, at 3.15pm. Her family request that only family flowers be provided, with those wishing to pay their respects asked to provide a donation, if they wish, to Asthma and Lung UK. For those wishing to pay their respects, please wear bright colours as Ann would have wanted as a token of celebration for her life.

Thomas SWEENEY

Sadly, passed away on May 22, 2024, aged 99. Thomas was a former steward of the Tile Hill Social Club. Thomas will be greatly missed by family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, at 1.30pm, at Canley Crematorium Cannon Hill Chapel. Any donations if desired at to go to the Bobby Robson Foundation by visiting thomas-sweeney-1924-2024.muchloved.com www.heartofenglandcoopfunerals.co.uk Further information may be obtained from the Funeral Director at: The Heart of England Co-op Funerals 11, Lower Holyhead Road Coventry CV1 3AX Tel: 02476 225826

Doreen TANNER

Much loved wife of the late Vincent, devoted mum of Stephen and John, grandma of Kate, Gabrielle, Jordan and Oléna. Passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, aged 92 years. A service to celebrate Doreen's life will be held at St. Giles Church, St.Giles Road, Exhall, Coventry CV7 9GZ on Wednesday, June 26, at 12pm, followed by interment in St. Giles Meadow. Please join us after the service for light refreshments at St. Giles Church, Hall and to share happy memories of Doreen. Family flowers only please, donations if desired payable to Guide Dogs (to name a puppy in memory of Doreen) 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.

Margaret (Nee Sheehan) WALSH

Nee Sheehan Passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024, aged 93. Much loved wife of the late Eddie and loving partner of Bill (deceased). Devoted Mum of Paul, Peter and David, Mother-in-law, Nanna and Great Grandma, predeceased by her sisters, Pat and Mary. A special person, who will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. A funeral service will take place on Monday, June 24, at 1.30pm, at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel. Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Research UK, by visiting Margaret-Walsh-1930-2024.muchloved.com 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.

Stephen (Steve) WEBB

(Steve) Much loved husband of Terry, loving dad of Tommy, Jake and Abi, dearly loved grandad of Marion and a dear son, brother, uncle and nephew. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Funeral service will take place at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Wednesday, June 19, at 10.30am. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, for UHCW Charity, (for the Critical Care Ward) to A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343).

Sheila WILLIAMS

With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the peaceful passing of Sheila Williams on May 7, 2024, at the age of 83. She was dearly loved and will be profoundly missed by her family and friends. A funeral service will be held in her honour at 11:15am on Thursday, June 13, at Sherbourne Community Church (formerly Holyhead Road United Reformed Church) Holyhead Road, Coundon followed by burial at Canley Garden Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent care of J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.

In Memoriams

Sandra Janette BLAKELEY

In loving memory of a beloved wife, mum and grandmother. One year gone and we miss you more than you can imagine. We think of you every day and hope you are in peace. With all our love - Pat, Christopher, Mia, Elodie and Renee. xxx

Agnes DOWNIE

In loving memory of a dear mother and nana. Still sadly missed and always in our thoughts. All our love. - Bill and Gaynor.

Ellen MCKENNA

Mam 18 years have passed. The time goes by so fast. Miss and love you more each day, Until the day we meet again Your Son John xxx

Ben PARKHOUSE

Ben our amazing baby boy, you have now been flying around in your magic tardis for 10 long years. The world remains such a sad place without your incredible beauty, character, humour, wisdom and unbelievable hugs. Every moment of every day you are in our thoughts and forever in our aching hearts. Love from your Mummy, Daddy, Sasa & Abs xxxx

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