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

TERRY HENRY AWFORD of Worcester Passed away on January 15th, 2021, aged 78 years. Adored Husband of Faye, treasured Father of Mandy and Andrew, devoted Brother of Chris, much loved Father in Law of Phil and Mandie, doting Grandad and Great Grandad of Zoe, Scott, Nick, Holly and their families. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. The cortege will proceed from Worcester Funeral Services, 6 Kilbury Drive, Worcester at 12.15pm, arriving at Worcester Crematorium for a 1.00pm service on Friday February 19th. Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, attendance at the service is limited and will be by invitation only. Dress code is Black Tie. The funeral will be live streamed and details will be available upon request from the family. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired can be made to Dementia UK at dementiauk.org

SUSAN HEATH passed away peacefully on 9th January 2021, aged 78 years, in Northwick Grange Care Home. Much loved wife of the late David, mother of Mark and Emma and Grandma to Hannah, Daniel, Joshua and Isaac. Committal and service of remembrance on 12th February 2021; attendance by invitation only due to Covid-19 restrictions. Donations, if desired, to St. Clement's Church.

JOHN WILLIAM MARSHMAN passed away on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, aged 63. He leaves behind his beloved Wife Lorraine, Daughters Claire, Sarah and Laura, 8 Grandchildren and Brothers Dave and Clive. For anyone who would like to pay their final respects a Funeral procession will start at 2pm on Tuesday, February 16th through Upton Upon Severn and will continue for a private Family Burial at Queen Hill Church. If you would like to make a donation in memory of John to his chosen charity please send to Perennial, c/o Jackson's Funeral Services, Hanley Road, Upton Upon Severn, WR8 0PA.

IDA ELLEN PHILLIPS passed away suddenly but peacefully on January 25th, 2021. Aged 94 yrs. "I Never Said Goodbye" I wish I could go back, when Angels came and took you away, I wanted to hold your hand so tight, Kiss you gently and say goodbye, And then just before you had to go, I would tell you how much I love you so. God Bless Mum. Love always, Sheila and Rowland.

MARY "DOROTHY" GREGORY Our lovely Mum, sadly passed away on 25th January with "her girls", Jane and Wendy by her side. She was a beloved wife and dancing partner to the late Bill Gregory. Loving mother-in-law to Geoff and Graham, dearest Nan to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a wonderful companion to her extended family and friends. Thanks to staff at Regents Care Home, for their kindness during Mum's 16 months residence. Her funeral service will be at Worcester Crematorium on the 15th February 12:15. Due to Covid restrictions, attendance is only by invitation. The service will be available by webcast link, enquiries to Hoskins 01905 27862. Family flowers only. Donations welcome in Marys memory to cystic fibrosis her chosen charity.