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

Bridget Mary Davis (Nee Fox)

Bridget Mary Of Lower Broadheath. Passed away on 9th January 2021 aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late David. Dearly loved mother of Rebecca and Emma and much loved Grandma/Grom/Bridgey to Josh, Aimee and Ellie. Bridget will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday 4th February. For those wishing to pay their last respects, the funeral cortege will leave Bridget's home at 10.55 am. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for WARS (Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter), may be sent to Bedwardine Funeral Services.

John Edward (Snr) Keyte

KEYTE John Edward (Snr) Passed away peacefully on 9th January 2021 aged 99 years. Formerly of Malvern. A well respected gentleman. A former apprentice trainer and local branch union representative at RRE Malvern. Loving husband of Dorothy (Dot) and a much adored and proud father of John (Jnr), Alan and Julie and much loved Grandad of Matthew, Nigel, Philip, Jemma, Tom and Will. He was loved so much and will be very sadly missed by all the family and everyone who knew him. Funeral will take place on Wednesday 3rd February at 3.00pm at the Crematorium at The Vale the funeral will be live streamed via a webcam Funeral Directors are Crumps in Droitwich.

David Molyneux

David Sadly passed away on January 14th, 2021 after battling with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Not many had the charm, charisma and approachability that he had. Nothing was too much for him and he always responded to any situation with the warmest and kindest smile. May he rest in peace with the Lord and know that he was truly loved by so many . Enquiries to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore.

George Heppelthwaite

George Passed away peacefully in the care of Fernhill House Care Home on January 17th, 2021, aged 93 years. Beloved Husband of the late Cynthia, much loved Dad to Julie and the late Tony and a loving Grandad and Great Grandad. He will be sadly missed. The Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, February 5th at 3.15 p.m. The regulations imposed because of the Coronavirus pandemic means that unfortunately attendance at the Service is by Invite only. The family offer their apologies and appreciate your respect and understanding at this difficult time. Donations if desired in memory of George for the Alzheimer's Society may be sent directly to Fundraising Team, Alzheimer's Society, Scott Lodge, Scott Road ,Plymouth PL2 3DU.

Roy Fawkes

Roy died on January 8th, peacefully, at home, aged 90. He was the husband of the late Eileen Fawkes and will be missed always by Marilyn, Jeanette, Graham, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, Family and Friends. Cremation is on February 8th at Worcester Crematorium at 10.45am.

Charlie Hodges

Charlie Sadly, passed away on January 9th, 2021, aged 78 years. Beloved Husband of the late Margaret. Charlie was a well-known Motor Mechanic, Stock Car Racing Driver, Gardner and fundraiser for The Stroke Association. He will be very sadly missed by all who knew him. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private Funeral Service followed by Interment at St John's Cemetery, will take place on Monday, 8th February. For those wishing to pay their last respects, the cortege will leave Charlie's home at 11.45 a.m., and will travel via Bransford Road, turning left into St Johns, passing the entrance to Powell's Row, where Charlie owned and ran Malvern Road Motors, for over 30 years. Floral tributes welcome or if desired, donations will go towards the work of Worcester Stroke Group. These need to be payable to The Stroke Association and may be sent to Bedwardine Funeral Services.

Polly (Dorothy) Munn

Dorothy (Polly) It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Polly on 20th January 2021. Beloved Wife of Philip, much loved Mother of Connie and Leeanne and dear Nan to her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A private burial will take place on 17th February. Unfortunately, attendance is by invitation only due to the current pandemic. The family offer their apologies and appreciate your respect and understanding at this time. Donations in memory of Polly for St Richards Hospice or Cancer Research may be sent directly to the charities. Flowers may be sent to AV Band Funeral Directors.

Paul J Hudson

Paul J our beloved Brother and special Uncle passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2021, at his home at Juniper House. Will be leaving a big whole in our hearts and his carers. A private Family Funeral will take place at Astwood Chapel on Tuesday, February 16th followed by Burial at St Johns Cemetery. Donations if desired for St Richard's Hospice may be left in the donations box at the Service or sent to A V Band Funeral Directors, 41 St Nicholas Street Worcester, WR1 1UW.

Janet Hyatt

Janet passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2021, aged 77 years. Much loved mum to Garry and a dear twin sister to Jenny. She will be sadly missed. The Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday 4th February at 4.00pm. The regulations imposed because of the Coronavirus pandemic means that unfortunately attendance at the Service is by Invite only. The family offer their apologies and appreciate your respect and understanding at this difficult time. Should you wish to make a donation in Janet's memory please send it directly to Dementia UK, 7th Floor, One Aldgate, London, EC3N 1RE.

May Edith Smetham-Jones (Nee Phillips)

Smetham-Jones (nee Phillips) May Edith passed away peacefully at Blossom House Care Home, Malvern on January 16th 2021 aged 91 years. Sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Private funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday 11th February at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, with donations to Midlands Air Ambulance sent care of Bedwardine Funeral Services, 30 Bromyard Road, Worcester.

Eleanor Louth

Eleanor passed away peacefully at home on January 15th, 2021 aged 96 years. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, February 5th at 10.45 a.m. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research 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.

Lily Holt

Lily Passed away peacefully on 25th January, 2021, aged 81 years. Beloved Wife of the late Peter, much loved Mum of Christine, Jayne, Peter and Julie. A loving Mother-in-Law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday 15th February at 1pm. Invited Family and Friends due to Covid restrictions. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired for the Stroke Association may be left on the Collection Plate at the Crematorium or sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU.