HERE is a round up of the obituaries sent in to the Worcester News this week:

PATRICIA MILDRED ABBOTT "PAT" Beloved wife of the late Bud (Ernest) Abbott, passed peacefully away on August 12th 2020, aged 90. Will be much missed by Daughters, Sue and Deb, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Private Funeral. Donations if desired to Dementia UK c/o E. J. Gumery 68 - 70 Ombersley Road, Worcester. Special thanks to care staff at Latimer Court Care Home and GPs at St Martins Gate Surgery, Worcester.

ANDREW JONES 'AJ' Passed away suddenly in Hospital on July 31st, 2020, aged 27 years. Much loved Son of Tina and Nick. Loving Brother of Matt and Chris and a loving Grandson who will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium, on Friday, August 21st, at 10 a.m. Flowers or donations, if desired for a Special Charity chosen by the Family may be left on the Collection Plate at the Crematorium or sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU.

LAWRENCE THIRLBY Sadly passed away on August 3rd 2020 aged 83 Due to Covid19 restrictions, a private family funeral will be held on 18th August 2020 Donations for Dementia UK or Parkinsons Society may be sent to Malcolm J Presland Funeral Directors, 19 High Street, Upton upon Severn WR8 0HJ.

ALBERT 'BERT' JOHNSON On July 29th, 2020. Passed away peacefully, aged 95 years with his Family by his side at The Lawns Nursing Home. He will be greatly missed by Ernie, Cilla, Clive, Caroline, Lorraine, Steve and Family. Service to be held at St Denys Church, Wednesday, August 26th, at 12 p.m. Family flowers only, donations for St Denys Church, may be sent to Jackson Family Funeral Directors, Hanley Road, Upton Upon Severn. WR8 OPA. 01684 594971.

CHRISTINE EVANS Of Coniston Close, Worcester. Passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 31st, aged 81 years. Loving Mother to Jenny and David and loving Grandmother to Lucy and Amy. "Mum, you have left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide. Although we cannot see you, we know you are at our side". God bless you xxxx Service will take place at Vale Crematorium, Pershore on Wednesday, August 26th at 1 p.m. Sadly, the ceremony is restricted to immediate family & friends only. Any donations please to Parkinson's UK.

GRACE ELSIE MARGARET FULLER Of Kempsey. Passed away peacefully on July 21st, 2020, aged 91 years. Beloved Wife of the late Ernest. A Private Cremation will take place. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, for St Richard's Hospice may be sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU.

JAMES ROBERT GAFFNEY 'JIM' of Drakes Broughton Passed away peacefully at home on August 5th 2020, aged 79 years. Much loved Husband of the late Jackie, a loving Father to Penny, Robert, David and Liz, the best Grandad and Great Grandad to all. He will be very sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service has taken place. Donations in memory of Jim for St Richard's Hospice may be sent to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore, WR10 1HZ.

DONNA "MARIE" GURNEY (nee Taylor) Passed away peacefully at home following a short illness on July 25th. Very much missed by husband Shaun, sister Joy, brothers Vin & Paul, Auntie Joyce and all family and friends. Special thanks to Rainbow Care Service especially Tara and also the District Nurses team. Funeral to be arranged. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Guide Dogs.

ROSE MARY BAYLISS (nee POWELL) 'MARY' Passed away peacefully on July 31st, 2020, at home, aged 87. Sadly missed by her Daughter Geraldine and her Friends. Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium, on Thursday, August 20th, 2020, at 2.30 p.m. Donations to Cats Protection League c/o Bedwardine Funeral Services. 01905 748811.

SHIRLEY ANN ROXBURGH Of Claines. Passed suddenly away in hospital on July 30th, 2020, aged 73 years. Much loved Wife to David, Mother to Angie and Grandmother to Jake. A Private Service will take place. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired for Guide Dogs for the Blind or RNLI may be sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU.

SYLVIA MARGARET McRORIE (nee MOSS) Passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2020, aged 96 years, at River Meadows Nursing Home, Edgebolton, near Shrewsbury. Much loved Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother and Aunt. Will be sadly missed by Robert, Stuart and Jane, their Families, and her many Friends. Family Funeral Service at Moreton Corbett Church at 2 p.m., on Monday, August 17th. Family flowers only, but any donations to River Meadows Springcare Comfort Fund, c/o Pughs Funeral Directors, 133 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury SY3 7DN. Special thanks to the staff at Stiperstones Court and River Meadows Nursing Home.

ANGELA JOAN JORDAN Beloved wife of the late Walter Jordan Sadly passed away on June 25th 2020. One of a kind. With a heart of gold. Leaving lots of happy memories behind. God bless a very dear friend. Pat and Family.

JEAN MAVIS WILLIAMS (Née COPPER) Of Blanquettes Estate. Passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2020, aged 86 years. She will be missed by her Family and Friends. A Private Cremation will take place. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired for Midlands Air Ambulance or the British Heart Foundation may be sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU.