Tribute to son 'missed by all' in Coventry death and funeral notices

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A 50-year-old man who is missed by all of his friends and family has been remembered as part of 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.

Terence William BUTLER

Sadly, passed away on September 17. Aged 78 Years. Much loved Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and Brother. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place on Monday, October 7, at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium at 12:45pm followed by burial at Lentons Lane Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired in memory of Terry towards Myton Hospice through the donations box on the day or online at https://terence-william-butler.muchloved.com/ Henry Ison & Sons, 76-78 Binley Road, Binley, Coventry, CV3 1FQ Tel: 02476458665.

George Edward CASEMORE

Loving husband, father and grandfather. Late employee of both Rolls Royce and the JobCentre. The Funeral Service will take place at Hillfields Church on Waterloo Street at 10:15am followed by committal at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel on Monday, October 7, 11:30am. Flowers and/or donations welcome. If you would like to make a donation, the family's chosen charities are the Sharon Miller Memorial Foundation (Account Number - 71520628, Sort Code - 40-42-05) or Platform 67 (Cheques can be made payable to Platform 67). Both were causes close to George's heart. For all enquiries, please contact: Heart of England Co-op Funerals 184 Ansty Road Coventry CV2 3EX Tel: 024 7665 0619.

Angela Mary COTTRELL

Angela passed away peacefully on September 24, aged 85 years, she will now be reunited with her beloved late husband John, and she will be missed by all who knew her. Burial to take place at 10am on Thursday, October 24, at Temple Fields, Temple Lane, Temple Balsall, Solihull. B93 0AL. No flowers please. All enquiries c/o Henry Ison & Sons 188 Allesley Old Road, Coventry, Cv5 8GJ, Tel 02476 713642.

June Sheila CRIBDON
June Sheila CRIBDON
June Sheila CRIBDON

June sadly passed away Monday, September 23, aged 93 years. June will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, October 8, at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel, Coventry at 10:45am. Flowers are Welcome. Flowers c/o Grimmett and Timms Funeral Directors, 118 Albany Road, Coventry, CV5 6NG.

Norah Teresa Veronica DEVINE
Norah Teresa Veronica DEVINE
Norah Teresa Veronica DEVINE

Sadly passed away on September 12, aged 81 years. Much-loved Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Sister-in-law, Auntie, Friend and Neighbour. Devoted Wife of the late Frank, beloved Mother to Noel, Trevor, John, Anthony and Mary Bernadette, cherished Grandma to Jessica, Ella, Niamh, Ryan, Catriona and Channon, treasured Great Grandma to Caelib, Carter, Darcie and Saoirse. Many thanks to family and friends for all their support, cards, messages and flowers since Norah’s sudden passing.

She will be terribly missed by all who knew her. Reception into Christ the King Catholic Church on Thursday, October 10, at 6pm. Requiem Mass to take place on Friday, October 11, at 11am, followed by committal at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium at 1:00 pm. Immediate family flowers only. Any donations kindly received may be sent online via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk or placed in the donation box at the service. These will be split between Myton Hospice, British Heart Foundation and Kidney Research UK, in Norah's memory. All enquiries to A J Lloyd, 38 Wallace Road, Coventry CV6 2LX, Tel: 024 76 331 900.

Ralph DRAPER
Ralph DRAPER
Ralph DRAPER

Ralph passed away peacefully, age 84, surrounded by his wife, Ann, Pastor Matt Swaitek, middle son Andrew and his wife Paula, in Ascension St John Hospital, Grosse Pointe area, Michigan USA. Ralph was a ‘Coventry kid’; his father, Robert ‘Bob’, was a butcher by trade, and well known around the Holbrooks area. His mother, Mabel (née Moss), originally from Sunderland, a home maker.

Ralph attended King Henry VIII school and at 16, became an indentured apprentice at Courtaulds, a local textile and chemical company. After 4 years of training, he completed his apprenticeship and joined the company drawing office as a talented machine designer. Age 21 he married his sweetheart, Ann; they celebrated their 63rd Anniversary on August 26, 2024. Ralph’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to open a wallpaper and paint store on the corner of Hen Lane in the Holbrooks district of Coventry next to his father’s butcher shop.

During this time, he also undertook odd job work painting, installing windows, gas fires and general house maintenance. His business remained profitable into the 1970’s at which time ‘big box’ stores started to open and compete for business. Ultimately, Ralph made the decision to close the store and return to his machine design position at Courtaulds.

During his many years at Courtaulds he specialised in designing high speed spinning machines for the manufacture of man-made cellulosic fibres. He worked mainly from the Courtaulds Engineering offices in Coventry, but his work also took him to assignments across England and Northern Ireland, Moscow USSR, Mobile, Alabama and others. He also worked on machinery for the automated packaging of chocolates at Cadbury in Bournville, Dur-a-glit polishing wadding, kevlar wrapping of aero-engine fan casings in the USA, and quartz fibre spinning for the US military.

He holds patents in this field. In retirement Ralph enjoyed church, wood working, clock repair, puzzles, crosswords and was a member of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) fraternity undertaking charitable work. From the mid-1990’s Ralph and Ann made many extended trips to the USA to visit their son, Andrew, and his family. They made many new friends in Michigan and connected with relatives in New York and South Carolina and met with Ralph’s former colleague in Ohio. After Ann also retired, they made the epic decision to uproot from Coventry and move to America, and in September 2007 they moved to the Grosse Pointes. Ralph continued with his hobbies in the USA and also undertook Christian mission trips to Hungary and Togo, Africa to use his woodworking and construction talents to help those in need.

Locally he was the designer and constructor of many sets for Crosspointe Christian Church’s annual Vacation Bible School, transforming the sanctuary with sail boats, an aircraft hangar, a train and a castle. Always cheerful with a friendly word and willing to lend a hand, Ralph will be sadly missed by his wife, Ann, three sons Robert, Andrew, Michael, their spouses and 9 grandchildren and increasing great grandchildren. “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” (1 Th. 4:13) There will be a memorial service and gathering in Grosse Pointe in early October 2024; for details contact Robert on 07773 206146.

Elaine FARNDON

Formerly of Bedworth, passed away peacefully on September 19, aged 78 Years. Loving wife of Moz, mum to Emma, Claire and Simon. Nanna to Daniel, Sam, Jack and Melody, mother-in-law to John, Alan and Nicky, sister to Anne, Neville and Chris and friend to many. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 17, Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton at 11am. The family have requested bright colours are to be worn on the day and floral tributes in memory of Elaine can be sent to:- A J Lloyd Funeral Directors 'The Old Barn' 656 Allesley Old Road Coventry CV5 8GB Tel: 024 7627 4444.

David HILL

Matthew passed away on September 15, aged 61 Years All enquiries to Coventry Funeral Service Telephone:024 7697 7702 Email:info@coventryfuneralservice.co.uk

Steve HOBDAY
Steve HOBDAY
Steve HOBDAY

Formerly of Cheylesmore and Willenhall, passed away peacefully at home in Chesterfield on September 12, aged 80. Beloved husband to Barbara. Funeral to take place at 2.30pm on October 8, at Chesterfield Crematorium, S43 1AU. Family flowers only. No dress code. Donations to Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation - www.pdmro.org.uk Further information contact Co-Op Funeralcare, West Bars, Chesterfield. 01246 220201.

Evelyn Anne LEVER (Nee Batt)
Evelyn Anne LEVER (Nee Batt)
Evelyn Anne LEVER (Nee Batt)

(Nee Batt) Passed away peacefully on September 24, aged 78 years. Adored Mum to John, Russel and Jade (deceased), Mother-in-law to Sarah and Victoria. Much loved Nannie of Michael, Harriet, Zachary, Finlay, Jordan, Katie, Ben, Darryl, Jamal (deceased), Derren, Imogen and Darcy. Also, a lovely Great Nannie. A dear Sister and Sister-in-law to Gwen, Geoff, Alison and Paul (deceased). Family flowers only please. Donations if desired please send directly to www.dogstrust.org.uk A funeral service will take place at 10.30am on Thursday, October 24, at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel. Family and friends are welcome to join the family after the service at the Standard Triumph Club, Coventry, CV5 6UB 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.

Betty Veronica MASH

Betty sadly passed away on Wednesday, September 4, aged 96 years. Betty will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, October 8, at Oakley Wood Crematorium, South Chapel at 13:30pm. No Flowers but donations can be made to Alzheimer's Society. Enquiries C/O Grimmett and Timms Funeral Directors, 118 Albany Road, Earlsdon, CV5 6NG. 02476 674 746.

Catherine (Mary) MCCANN
Catherine (Mary) MCCANN
Catherine (Mary) MCCANN

(Mary) Passed away on September 23, aged 91 years. Mary will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and all who knew her. Rest in Peace. Funeral service taking place on Thursday, October 17, at Corpus Christi R.C. Church, Langbank Avenue at 10:30am, followed by Burial at Lentons Lane Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to 'Trinity Hospice - Blackpool' via a provided collection box on the day. Enquiries to Henry Ison & Sons, 76-78 Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1FQ. Tel 02476 458665,

Margaret Helen MCGUIRE (née Wilson)

(née Wilson) Passed away surrounded by loving family on Saturday, August 24, aged 75. Beloved wife of the late Tony. Dearly loved Mum of Lisa, Sarah and Stephen. Much loved Granny Woggle to Rhiannon, James, Daniel, Rhys, Ella and Clara. A dear mother-in-law to Michael and Mike. Much missed sister of Anne and Noreen. Funeral to be held at Charter Chapel, Canley Garden Cemetery, Coventry on Wednesday, October 16, at 1pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to the Motor Neurone Disease Association. www.margaret-helen-mcguire.muchloved.com

Barrie Thomas RANDLE
Barrie Thomas RANDLE
Barrie Thomas RANDLE

Passed away on September 18, aged 88 years. Devoted Husband to Jean. much loved Dad to Michelle, Quanda & Heidi (Dec.). Caring Father-In-Law to Kevan & Gareth. Adored Grampy to Kate, Abbie, Joe, Danny & Leonie. Treasured Brother to Pauline. Cherished Brother-In-Law to Pam, Vic (Dec.), Roger & Fred (Dec.). Uncle, Cousin and Friend to many. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place on Friday, October 25, at 10:45am, in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Donations in memory of Barrie for Cancer Research UK may be placed in the collection box at the service or made via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk. Alternatively, floral tributes are welcome and may be sent to A J Lloyd Funeral Directors A J Lloyd Funeral Directors 'The Old Barn' 656 Allesley Old Road Coventry CV5 8GB Tel: 024 7627 4444.

David Ian READING
David Ian READING
David Ian READING

Beloved husband of the late Rita Sarah Reading, who passed away peacefully in hospital on September 11, aged 79 years. David will be deeply missed by his friends and all that knew him. Funeral service to be held at 10.45am in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on October 21. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left for The Injured Jockeys Trust via funeral-notices.co.uk. All enquiries to Henry Ison & Sons, 188 Allesley Old Road, Coventry. CV5 8GJ Tel 02476 713643.

Anne (aka Nan and Agnes) ROSS

(aka Nan and Agnes) Passed away at home on September 6, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of Howard Perry. Much loved mother to Bryan Walls. Family flowers only please Donations if desired please send directly to Dementia UK A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, October 15, at 3pm at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill 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.

Geoffrey William Thomas RUSSELL

In memory of a loving and caring Husband who sadly died on September 18. Special thanks to staff on ward 20 area 3 at UHCW, Haven Nursing Home, and all friends and relatives who cared for, looked after and supported him. Will miss you so much my darling, your loving wife Janet xx 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

John David SELLS

Passed away peacefully at University Hospital of Coventry and Warwick on Sunday, September 22, aged 80 years. John will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Rainsbrook Crematorium Drayton Chapel on Thursday, October 17, at 11.30 am. Donations in memory of John would be appreciated for Parkinson's UK via the link below or on the day C/o Revel Funeral Service Bretford House, Bretford Nr Rugby CV23 0JZ.

Paul (Simo) SIMKISS
Paul (Simo) Simkiss has sadly passed away
Paul (Simo) Simkiss has sadly passed away

Simo sadly our son Paul passed away September 26, aged 50. Paul will be missed by all his family and many friends. His funeral is at 3pm 18th October at Canley Cannon Hill Chapel followed by a reception at Coventry Golf Club, St Martins Road for a celebration of Paul’s Life. Family Flowers only. Anyone wishing to make a donation we are supporting Myton Hospice as they cared for Paul so well for the last 3 weeks of his life.

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