'Most wonderful and dearly loved husband' remembered in Coventry's death and funeral notices

Peter Cook died on September 1
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A 'most wonderful and dearly loved husband' has been remembered this week in Coventry's death and funeral notices. Peter Cook died on September 1.

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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Keith Leslie BARLOW

Keith Barlow died on Wednesday, September 4, aged 73 years
Keith Barlow died on Wednesday, September 4, aged 73 years -Credit:Funeral Notices

Freeman of the City of Coventry. Former employee of Alfred Herbert, Courtaulds, Suttons Bakery and Stagecoach Travel. Late of Trinity Guild Rugby Club.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, aged 73 years. Beloved Husband of Maureen, much loved Dad to Neil, Ian and Katy.

Grandad to Bethan, Faye, Eva and Max. Brother to Valerie.

A dear father-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral Service to take place at St Luke's Church on Tuesday, October 8 at 1pm followed by committal at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium at 2:15pm.

Floral tributes welcome, donations if preferred in aid of Cerebral Palsy Midlands or Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) 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

Robert (Bob) CHINN

Bob Bob passed away peacefully at Warwick Hospital after a short illness on September 2nd aged 90. Beloved husband, father, step father, grandad and great grandad. We will also miss him greatly. Private family service.

Andrew COLLIER

Sadly passed away on September 4, 2024. Much loved son of Winston and Wyn, treasured brother to Tim and brother-in-law to Sally.

The funeral service will be held in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Monday, September 23 at 9:45am. Refreshments afterwards at Baginton Road United Reform Church, 83 Baginton Road, CV3 6FP.

Donations in memory of Andrew to The Myton Hospices (www.myton hospice.org or 01926 358383). Further information available C/O Heart of England Co-op funerals, Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV1 3AX.

Peter COOK

Peter Cook died on September 1
Peter Cook died on September 1 -Credit:Funeral Notices

of Frog Lane, Upper Boddington, Northamptonshire passed away peacefully on September 1 after a long illness borne with incredible courage. The most wonderful and dearly loved husband of Jeanette, Dad to Darryl-Louise, Grandad to Anya-Mae and Harry (Irish Setter) and father-in-law to Paul.

He was a very special man with a very big heart and a tremendous sense of humour. We absolutely adored him.

Peter's funeral will take place on Wednesday, October 2 at 1.45pm in the Charter Chapel, Canley, Coventry followed by his burial in Canley Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations to Sky Blues in the Community Charity would be very much appreciated.

Margaret Eileen (Peggy) COPELAND (nee Grist)

(nee Grist) Dearly loved wife of the late Dick and previously widow of the late Gordon Watterson, dear sister of the late Florrie and the late Gwen, much-loved aunt of Diane, Valerie, Pamela and Barry, and great aunt of Mark, Christopher and Claire. Peggy passed away peacefully on September 6 aged 93 at Bablake House Care Home. Funeral service will take place on Friday, September 27 at 11.15am at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, Coventry.

Peggy enjoyed her garden and loved flowers, so floral tributes are welcome. Alternatively, donations, if preferred, can be made in her memory directly to a charity of your choice. Enquiries to: Heart of England Co-op Funeral Care 46 Kenpas Highway Coventry CV3 6BP 024 7641 1806 kenpasfs@heartofengland-coop.co.uk.

Damien (Damo) CORBETT

Damien Corbett has died
Damien Corbett has died -Credit:Funeral Notices

Damo It is with heavy hearts that we now face our final "farewell" to our beautiful ray of sunshine, our Damien, our Damo, our Corbee, the girls' daddy! You were taken away far too soon, and under the most awful unfair circumstances.

Your adoring daughters, Kaysie and Leah, with broken hearts, will carry your name and your torch, they will keep your precious memory and life alive. We are privileged to have had you in our lives Damien, you will always be our ray of sunshine.

Rest easy now, our beautiful boy. We love you, love from the Toal and Corbett families xxxx

The funeral will be held at 10:45am on Monday, September 16 at Canley Crematorium, 180 Cannon Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7DF. A wake will be held after the funeral, at The Standard Bearer Pub, Santos Close, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2FG.

All friends and family are most welcome to the funeral and wake, to celebrate Damien's life and say farewell.

Bernard COURT

Bernard Court died on September 8, aged 84
Bernard Court died on September 8, aged 84 -Credit:Funeral Notices

Beloved husband of the late Irene. Dearly loved dad of David. Father in law of Tara.

Dear brother and uncle. Passed away peacefully on September 8, aged 84.

Funeral service to be held at Canley Crematorium (Charter Chapel) on Friday, September 27 at 1:45pm. Family flowers only please or donations if desired payable to 'Myton Hospice' in memory of Bernard 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.

Stephen Anthony John CURTLIN (Steve)

(Steve) Passed away unexpectedly on September 6. Loving husband of Sarah, much-loved dad to Becky and Ellie, son of Heather and the late John, brother to Justin and Sharon, brother-in-law to Jo, Mark and Lorraine.

Uncle to Charlotte, Shannon, Georgina, Jay, Lily-Beth and Evie. Many thanks to family and friends who for all their support, cards, messages and flowers since Steve's sudden passing.

Funeral to take place at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Tuesday, October 1 at 10.30am. Bright colours to be worn as this was what Steve wanted. Immediate family flowers only please.

Any donations received will be split between Dementia UK and Alzheimer's Society, charities both close to the hearts of Steve and his family. Alternatively donations can be made via stephencurtlin.muchloved.com Enquiries to Heart of England Co-op Funerals, 75 Coventry Street Southam CV47 0EA 01926 800930.

Jimmy GLEESON

Jimmy Gleeson died on Tuesday, September 3, aged 85 years
Jimmy Gleeson died on Tuesday, September 3, aged 85 years -Credit:Funeral Notices

A dear father, grandfather and great grandfather. Passed away on Tuesday, September 3, aged 85 years. Requiem Mass will take place at St. Thomas More RC Church on Thursday, October 10 at 10.30am, followed by committal at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium.

No flowers by request. Donations if desired, for Dementia UK to A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343).

Cicely Alice Sawtell HARLEY

Of Richmond Bede Village, formerly of Barne Close, Nuneaton. Former Headteacher of Attleborough First School.

Passed away peacefully on September 10, aged 93 years. Much-loved wife of the late William, dearest mum to Kay, Anne and Sue, cherished sister, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Cicely will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to take place at the Heart of England Crematorium on Thursday, October 3 at 12.30pm.

No flowers by family request please, donations if desired for Myeloma UK, may be sent c/o Devall & Son Funeral Directors or made online via www.devallandson.com Devall & Son Funeral Directors, The Green, Attleborough, Nuneaton, CV11 4FJ. Tel: 02476 375665.

Glenister (Glen) Robert Harris HARRIS

Loving husband, dad and grandad, sadly passed away on Wednesday September 4. Aged 80 years old.

Funeral service to take place at on Monday, September 30 at Christ Church, Cheylesmore, Coventry, CV3 5GT at 10am. Followed by a private committal.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Alzheimer's society. 76-78 Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1FQ. 02476 458665.

Clifford HAYES

Passed away peacefully after a long illness on September 9. Dearly beloved husband of June, much-loved father and father-in-law of Neil, Sue, Andrew and Samantha and a loving grandfather of Francis, Robert, Theodore and Xzavier.

Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Friday, September 27 at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations for Cancer Research UK to A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343).

Amanda JONES

Passed away peacefully on September 3, aged 52 years. Much-loved mum to Tom, daughter of Shirley and Arthur (deceased).

Loving sister of Julie and auntie to Rachel, Jenn, Molly, Charlie, Ellie Abbie and Maddie. Funeral service to be held at The Heart of England Crematorium On Tuesday, October 1 at 1.15pm.

Flowers or donations if desired payable to Diabetes UK in memory of Mandy which can be made via J E Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth CV12 8AH. Tel: 024 76 313 326.

Antony (Tony) KILLIAN

(Tony ) It is with immense sadness that the family of Tony Killian announce that he passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, aged 60. Taken too soon.

A funeral service will be held on September 30, 11.15am at St Mary Magdalen Church Sir Thomas White's Road Coventry. Family and friends welcome.

Family flowers only please. Donations to Cancer Research or RNLI would be welcome directly. Further information available C/O Heart of England Co-op Funerals Lower Holyhead Road Coventry CV1 3AX.

Beryl June KNIGHT

Beloved Wife of Keith, passed away peacefully on August 30, aged 78 years. Funeral service to be held at All Saints Church, Bedworth on Monday, September 30 at 10.45am followed by cremation at Heart of England Crematorium.

At Beryls request no black attire. Family flowers only donations if desired to RNLI and WNAA (air ambulance) in memory of Beryl which can be made via J E Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth CV12 8AH. Tel: 024 76 313 326.

James KNIGHTS

James passed away in hospital on August 30, aged 46, losing his hard-fought battle against cancer. Cherished partner to David, and devoted brother to Anne, Paul, Marjorie and Chris, James was much loved by his whole family and all who met him.

Lost so suddenly, and far too soon, we are heartbroken. James, Sweetie, you will forever be in our hearts and we will treasure our happy memories of you.

Rest in perfect peace X James's Funeral will take place on Monday, September 30 at 1:45pm in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support 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.

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