Jaguar employee in Coventry death notices is remembered as a 'dear friend'

A former Jaguar Cars employee has been remembered in this week's death and funeral notices for 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.

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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Richard MARR

It is with great sadness that Christine and the family announce the sudden passing of Richard Marr on October 21, aged 80. Richard passed away peacefully at home with Christine. Beloved husband of Christine, father of Suzanne and Caroline, grandfather of Amy, Emily and Oskar and brother of John and Peter. Funeral service to be held on Monday, December 16, 11.15am in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, Coventry. By family request no flowers please. Donations in memory of Richard can be made to The British Heart Foundation online at www.muchloved.com Further information may be obtained from the Funeral Directors Heart of England Co-op Funerals 46 Kenpas Highway, Coventry CV3 6BP Tel; 024 7641 1806.

(Elizabeth) Betty MCCURRY

Much loved Mum of Royston and Nan to Jennie and Alyson. Passed away peacefully aged 87 at Victoria Lodge on Monday, October 28. Betty was a well known resident of Earlsdon having worked for many years in Mills Newsagents. Funeral service will be held in the Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Wednesday, November 20, at 10.45am Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Donations if desired for The Alzheimer's Society to A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343).

Arthur George MONTGOMERY

Beloved husband of the late Patricia, much loved Dad of Maria, Margaret, Martin and the late Michael, cherished Grandad and Great Grandad and brother. He will be sadly missed. Passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, aged 85 years. R.I.P. Reception into Christ the King RC Church on Wednesday, December 4, at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 5th at 1:00 pm, followed by interment at St Paul's Cemetery. Flowers, or donations if desired for Myton Hospice to A Pargetter and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City News, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 0246223343).

John William MYATT

Of Binley Woods, passed away peacefully at Myton Hospice Coventry on Thursday, November 7, aged 87 years. John will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. John's Funeral Service will take place at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel on Monday, November 25, at 11.30am. Donations in memory of John if desired for Marie Curie and The Myton Hospices. Further enquires C/0 Revel Funeral Service, Bretford House, Bretford Nr Rugby CV23 0JZ Tel: 02476 544 953.

Stella Joyce OLDFIELD (nee Fox)

(nee Fox) Late wife and widow of Edley and Brian After a long and happy life, Stella died peacefully on Thursday, November 7, aged 96 years. Stella was a loving mum of Dawn and Elaine and step-mum to Pat and Barbara and a very much loved grandma and great-grandma. Her funeral service will be in Coventry Methodist Central Hall on Tuesday, December 3, at 11.30am. Followed by the committal in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, Coventry at 12:45pm. Please wear whatever you are comfortable in but all are welcome. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Stella for Pancreatic Cancer UK and/or The Stroke Association may be placed in the donation box on the day or via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk All enquiries to:- A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Allesley - Ernesford Grange - Keresley 024 7627 4444.

Lilian Ida REDLEY

Lilian sadly passed away Wednesday, October 30, aged 100 Years. Wife of the late Alfred William Fredrick Redley. Lilian will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral service to take place on Monday, November 25, at Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton 2.45pm. Flowers Welcome Online Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation and Air Ambulance. No Flowers Please. Enquiries C/O Grimmett and Timms Funeral Directors,118 Albany Road, Earlsdon, CV5 6NG.

Peter SARGENT

(Physiotherapist) Passed away peacefully on October 30, aged 91 years. Father of Martin and Father-in-law of Linda. Sadly missed.

Rosemarie Ursula (Nee Candy) SKELLY (Ursula)

(Ursula) (Nee Candy) Ursula's Funeral Service will take place at 10.15am on Tuesday, December 3, at the Parish Church of Holy Trinity and St. Paul, Northampton, followed by the Interment at Kingsthorpe Cemetery. By request no flowers please. Donations if desired, can be made in support of Cancer Research UK at https://kmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-details/ ?tribute=rosemarieursulaskelly Enquiries to:- Kevin Matthews Funeral Service. Tel: 01604 792284.

Helen Teresa SMITH

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my dearly loved Mum, Teresa, on Thursday, November 7, at Town Thorns Care Home aged 96 years. Beloved wife to Brian (deceased), mum to Paul, mother in law to Amanda and dearest grandmother to Zac and Hugo. Relative and friend to many more. Reception into St. Joseph's RC Church, Monks Kirby on Thursday , November 28, at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Friday 29, at 10am, followed by interment at Lentons Lane Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343).

Reginald Ernest 'Reg' (Reggie Rocket) SPARKES

(Reggie Rocket) Former employee and shop steward of Jaguar Cars. Much loved brother of Janice, Richard (deceased), Robert and Kim, Dear brother in law of Lou (deceased), Carol (deceased), Pauline and Andy, Much loved uncle and dear friend to many, Passed away peacefully on November 5, aged 86 years. Funeral service to take place at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel on Thursday, November 28, at 1pm. Family Flowers only please, donations if desired payable to The British Heart Foundation in memory of Reg 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.

Jemima STEPHENSON

It is with great sadness that our family has to announce the passing of our dearly loved mum, Min on Monday, October 28, at Allesley Hall Care Home, aged 94 years old. Beloved wife to Jim (deceased), a much loved mum to Harry and Mary and mother-in-law to Sue. Beloved grandmother to Danny, Damian, Haley and Michael. Great grandmother to Freya, Frankie, Millie, Olivia, George and Jack. Funeral service to be held at The Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Thursday 28th November at 3:15pm. Followed by a celebration of her life at The Horse & Jockey, Corley, Tamworth Road, Coventry CV7 8AA Family flowers only please. Any donations to https://togetherinmemory.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/In-Memory/Jemima-Stephenson Further information available C/O Heart of England Co-op Funerals Lower Holyhead Road Coventry CV1 3AX.

Barbara Mabel STURMAN

Formerly of Allesley Park, passed away peacefully November 8, aged 79 years. Devoted wife to the late Thomas, adored mother to Lynn and Maria, sister to Tony and much loved grandma, she will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, November 27, in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium, Coventry at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, may be left for the Royal National Lifeboat Association either via funeral-notices.co.uk or on exiting the Chapel at the funeral service. All enquiries c/o Henry Ison & Sons, 188 Allesley Old Road, Coventry, CV5 8GJ Tel 02476 713643.

Marie WINDRIDGE

Much loved wife of Sydney, dearly loved mum of Beverley, Terry and Alison, dear mother in law of Timothy and Nigel, devoted nan of Bradley, Niall, Chloe, Summer and Jordan. Passed away peacefully on October 30, aged 80 years. Funeral service to take place at St Giles Church, Exhall on Wednesday, December 11, at 11am, followed by interment at Windmill Road Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to support ‘British Heart Foundation’ or ‘Cancer Research UK’ in memory of Marie 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.

Madeline Violet WOOD

Mother of Adrian and Stella, Darren and Maria, Grandmother of Maryjayne and Cheryl and Great Grandmother of Theo. Passed away peacefully on November 14, aged 80 years. Funeral service will take place at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Thursday, November 28, at 2.30pm. Flowers or donations to A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343) Donations will be sent to Coventry Mind.

Christine Edith YATES

Of Charnwood House, Coventry. Sadly passed away on November 5, aged 80 years. Christine will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Funeral service to take place on Monday, November 25, at 10.45am in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. All enquiries c/o Franklin & Hawkins Family Funeral Directors, 333 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry CV4 9DU Telephone 024 7647 3000.