HERE are some of the death notices from the Worcester News this week.

BARBARA MESSENGER Formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at Weston General Hospital on 15th October, aged 93 years. Loving wife of the late Cyril and dearly loved by daughter Madeleine, son-in-law Tez, grandchildren Michelle and Edward and great-grandchildren, Hollie-Rose, Scout and Hudson. Barbara will be sadly missed by all that knew her. A family cremation will take place at Weston Crematorium on 29th October. Flowers, or donations if desired for the RNLI Weston-super-Mare, may be sent c/o Pitman & Co. Funeral Directors, 40 Milton Road, Weston-s-Mare, BS23 2SL. 01934 622738.

ELIZABETH MAUGHAN We are sad to announce that Dr Elizabeth Maughan, consultant haematologist at Worcester Royal and The Alexandra Hospital Redditch passed away on Friday 23rd of October. She will be a much missed wife to David, mother to Samuel and Sarah, and by her wide circle of friends. Our thanks go to the Staff of St Richards Hospice for their care and support. A private family funeral will be held on 30th October in Twyning. Donations for St Richard's Hospice can be sent to their JustGiving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Elizabeththickett or sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 23-24 High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5AL.

MAUREEN ANN WALTON Formerly Banks. Passed away peacefully on 20th October, 2020, aged 77 years. Beloved Mother of Julie and Stephen and a much loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday 5th November at 9.30am. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired for Muscular Dystrophy UK may be left on the Collection Plate at the Crematorium or sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU.

MARGARET ANNE HADLEY Passed away peacefully at home with her Family by her side, on October 20th, 2020, aged 74 years. Much loved Wife of John, loving Mum of Claire and Russell and an adored Nani who will be sadly missed. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday November 5th, at 12.15pm. Flowers or donations, if desired for St Richard's Hospice may be left on the collection plate at the Crematorium or sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU.

ERIC GORDON GEDDES 16.10.38 23.10.20 Much loved Husband of Janet, Father of Terésa and Stewart, Grandfather of Catherine, Marcus and Magdalena. A private Funeral Service will take place. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired for St Richard's Hospice or Knightwick Surgery Equipment Fund may be sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester. WR3 7EU The Family wishes to thank Knightwick Surgery, District Nurses, Cancer Ward at WRH, St Richard's Hospice, R & L Healthcare and all our lovely Friends and Neighbours for their love and support.

ELIZABETH MAUGHAN We are sad to announce that Dr Elizabeth Maughan, consultant haematologist at Worcester Royal and The Alexandra Hospital Redditch passed away on Friday 23rd of October. She was a wonderful Wife and Mother, had a wide circle of friends and will be greatly missed. Our thanks go to the staff of St Richard's Hospice for their care and support. A private family funeral will be held on 30th October. Donations for St Richard's Hospice can be sent to their JustGiving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Elizabeththickett or sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 23-24 High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5AL.