Latest Coventry death notices as families mourn lost loved ones

Malcolm Tracey
Malcolm Tracey has died after a long illness -Credit:Funeral Notices


A much-loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather is among those being remembered in the latest death and funeral notices for Coventry. Malcolm Tracey's family announced his death with "great sadness", and said he has passed away after a long illness.

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Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084. Here are a selection of notices published this month.

William Albert (Bill) Parsons

(Bill) Of Newtown Road, Bedworth. Passed away peacefully on 4th April 2024, aged 96 years. Beloved husband to the late Catherine Norah, much loved brother-In-law, uncle, great-uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service to take place at The Heart of England Crematorium on Wednesday 8th May at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to RSPCA may be sent c/o Devall & Son Funeral Directors, The Green, Attleborough, Nuneaton, CV11 4FJ. Tel:02476 375665. www.devallandson.com

Maureen Pollard

Passed away peacefully on 31/3/2024, aged 89. Devoted wife to Malcolm, and loving mother to Vaughan, Graham, Tim and Damian Grandmother to Michael, Leanne, Jade, Connor, Rebecca, Natasha, Liam & Luke. Will be very much missed by all.

Funeral service at St. Thomas More Church, Watercall Avenue, Coventry at 11:00 on Friday 3rd May. Family flowers only please. Any donations to Alzheimer's Research UK would be welcome via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk. A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Allesley - Ernesford Grange - Keresley 024 7627 4444.

Mary Porritt

Sadly, passed away on the 29th of March 2024 aged 90 years. Mary was a former dinner lady at Caludon Castle School. Beloved wife of Leslie (deceased) Loving mother of David and Susan Much loved grandmother of Christopher and Laura and sister to Eva.

Funeral service to take place on the 29th of April at 12.15pm Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel, 180 Cannon Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7DF. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK may be sent direct to the charity. 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.

David Raymond (Dave) Smith

(Dave) Passed away on 2nd April 2024. Aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Jacqui. Adored dad to Paul & Ness & Mark. Much loved grandad to Rebecca, Hayley, Milly, Bella & Billie and great grandad to Joseph. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday 30th April at St James Parish Church Whitley 2pm followed by a committal at Canley Crematorium Cannon Hill Chapel at 3pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired please send directly to Prostate Cancer UK, via the donation box at the service or on David's tribute page on www.muchloved.com where you can donate and share a memory. 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.

Malcolm Tracey

Malcolm Tracey
Malcolm Tracey -Credit:Funeral Notices

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Malcolm, after a long and painful illness bravely borne. This leaves a devoted wife Jean, son and daughter Gordon and Diane, step daughters Carol and Marion, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday 8th May at 1.30pm at St John the Baptist Church, Baginton. Family flowers only and donations if desired to Smile Train via Henry Isons tribute page. Henry Isons Henry Ison & Son 175 Daventry Road Coventry CV3 5HF Telephone :02476504650.

Mary Claire Wickens

Passed away peacefully on 26th March 2024, aged 71 years. Sister to Vicky and sister-in-law to Tom. Daughter of the late John and Ethel (aka Muggins). Will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place on Monday 29th April at 12:30pm in Coventry Cathedral.

Family flowers only. Donations for Cats Protection and Cancer Research UK may be sent online to Funeral Notices via www.ajlloyd.co.uk or placed in the donation box at the service. All enquiries to Allesley - Ernesford Grange - Keresley 024 7627 4444.

Anthony Kobina Wilson

Anthony Kobina Wilson
Anthony Kobina Wilson -Credit:Funeral Notices

Formerly of Wyken. Father to Bernadette, Lucy, Theresa Jnr (deceased 12/1969), Michael and Francis. Devoted Husband to Mrs Theresa Effie Wilson (Predeceased, 11/2013). Grandad to Isobel and Mia.

We are devastated to announce Mr Wilson, known as Tony, after a very short illness and over a year of stoicism towards his health concerns, passed away peacefully at 2am on Thursday 28th March 2024 of Easter week in Coventry University Hospital, (formerly Walsgrave).

His Requiem service will take place at St John Fisher RC Parish Church, Wyken on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 10.30am followed by interment at London Road Cemetery to be laid to rest with his beloved Wife and young daughter. In lieu of flowers, if preferred, donations can be made in Tony's memory to British Heart Foundation and Kidney Research UK. Thank you.

In Memoriams

Hazel Eudine Green

Dearest mother those 12 years has gone so fast our memories of you are clear Your loving ways and quiet demeanour you carried throughout the years.

We love and miss you always and think of you a lot. We know you're with us always this we have not forgotten. Love from your loving family RIP.

Sybil Kathleen Kosanovic

Sybil Kathleen Kosanovic
Sybil Kathleen Kosanovic -Credit:Funeral Notices

We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Treasured memories of our wonderful Mum who passed away 2 years ago today.

You are always in our thoughts, we miss you soo much. Angela, Marianne and Peter xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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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