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

JACK DYER Jack passed away at Acorns Children's Hospice on November 14th, aged 16. Much adored Son of Sharon and Dale, Brother to Harry and Charlie and Grandson of Maureen and Graham. A Service will be held at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury, on Friday, November 27th, at 11 a.m., attended by close Family and dear Friends. Jack touched so many lives during his short life and will be sorely missed by all. If desired, donations can be made to Acorns Children's Hospice c/o E J Gumery & Son Funeral Directors, 68 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU. "Shine forever bright our sunbeam".

MURIEL BARRETT (nee COLLINS) Of Hawkins Close. Passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2020, aged 89 years. Devoted and loving Mother to Gail, Beverley, Kim and Lance, loving Sister to Brother Gordon and a dear Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Not forgetting her Bobby a special little dog who brought her so much happiness. Should you wish to make a donation in Muriel's memory please send a donation directly to the RSPCA. Enquiries may be made through, The Co-op Funeralcare. Tel: 01905 22137.

NORMAN GEORGE HOPE Passed away peacefully at home on 5th November, aged 87. Beloved Husband to Ita. Father to Ian and Peter. Grandfather to Jack and Lydia. Brother of Sylvia and David. Funeral Service will take place at Worcester City Crematorium, Astwood Road Worcester on Friday 27th November at 1 p.m. Family Flowers only.

JOHN GRAHAM MONTAGUE MEARNS Former Worcester Hairdresser for 55 years, passed away peacefully at Norton Hall Nursing Home on November 16th, 2020 aged 88 years. Much loved and will be greatly missed by daughters KIm and Hayley, grandchildren George, Rebecca, Stephanie and Sophie and great granddaughter Tegan. Funeral Service at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 at 9.30am. Enquiries to Martin Grinnell Funeral Services, 1 Bewdley Street, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 4AD. Tel: 01386 422233.

JANET HODGES (nee SANDERS) Firstly from Claines. Passed away on Friday November 13th, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease . Wife of Trevor, Mother to Leisa , Paula and Clive. Grandmother to Meghan, Ella, Lydia, Oliver and Christian and Great Grandmother to Bobby and Mila.

CONSTANCE MARGARET BLOWER (CONNIE) Died peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on October 28th, 2020 aged 88 years A beloved Mum to Paul and wife to the late Bernard A private service and cremation is to take place in due course . Family flowers only with donations to Sight Concern Worcestershire sent care of Bedwardine Funeral Service, 30 Bromyard Road, Worcester. WR2 5BT. Tel No: 01905 748811.

MARY (BET) WALTERS (PRICE) Passed away in Hospital on November 9th, 2020, aged 96 years. Much loved by husband Dick, of nearly 75 years on November 21st, 2020, just 12 days short. Loving mum of daughters Gloria and Gayle and son in law Steve. Nan, Great Nan and Great Great Nan to 6 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all. A lovely lady with a lovely smile and great humour. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the service is limited to 30 people by invitation only. No flowers by request. Donations to Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust c/o George Crump & Son, 32-33 Hanbury Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire WR9 8PW.