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

Marion Holtom

Marion Holtom of Powick passed away peacefully on March 29 2021, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoff. Dearly loved mother of Alan and mother in law to Christine. Much loved nan to Charlotte and Christopher. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium, on Thursday 22nd April 2021. For those wishing to pay their last respects, the funeral cortege will leave Marion's home at 10.15 am. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for The Alzheimer's Society, may be sent to Bedwardine Funeral Services, 01905 748811.

Norman Albert Harris

Harris Norman Albert Passed away peacefully on the 7th April, 2021, aged 93 years. He will be greatly missed by his children, Christopher, Sarah, Julie and Jonathan, family, friends and all that knew him. A much loved Grandad and Great Grandad. A private family service will be held at Worcester Crematorium on Friday 23rd April. Family flowers by request, and donations if desired to Dementia UK C/o Jackson Family Funeral Directors, De Lys, Wells Road, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 4JL Tel 01684 594971.

Thomas Arthur (Tom) Haidon

Haidon Thomas Arthur 'Tom' Passed away peacefully in hospital, on 26th March 2021, aged 87 years. For over 50 years, Tom was a well-known butcher in Worcester. Dear Husband of Grace. Much loved Father to Jenny, Stephen and Father in Law to Terry. Loving Grandad to Elle and Clara. Also, a beloved Brother, Brother in Law and Uncle who will be very sadly missed. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral service, will take place at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury, on Friday April 23rd 2021. The service will be available on webcast and details of this, can be obtained from the funeral directors. For anyone wishing to pay their last respects, the cortege will leave the family home in St Johns at 12.15 pm and pass The Firs Rest Home Malvern Road at 12.20 pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for either The Greyhound Trust or The Racehorse Sanctuary Ltd, may be sent direct to the charities or c/o Bedwardine Funeral Services, 01905 748811.

Margaret Edith Taylor

Taylor Margaret Edith passed away peacefully on March 28 2021 aged 87 years. Beloved Wife of the late Don and sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. A private family Funeral will take place in due course. Family flowers only with donations to Midlands Air Ambulance sent c/o Bedwardine Funeral Services, 30 Bromyard Road, St Johns, Worcester. WR2 5BT. Telephone 01905 748811.

Christine Ann Hoare

Hoare Christine Ann of Pershore. Passed away on March 26th 2021, aged 77 years. Much loved Wife of the late Nick, a loving Mum, Nan and Great Nana. Christine will be sadly missed by her Family and Friends. A private Service due to covid restrictions. Donations in lieu of flowers are invited for Macmillan Cancer Support, these may be sent to E Hill and Son Funeral Directors, Pershore, WR10 1HZ.

William John 'Bill' Mcdonald

McDonald William John 'Bill' Peacefully passed away after a short illness on 3rd April 2021, aged 80 years. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Due to current restrictions, a private family service will take place at St Georges' Roman Catholic Church, Worcester. All enquiries to George Crump & Son, 01905 773339.

Joy Mavis Eldridge

Eldridge Joy Mavis Passed away peacefully on 6th April 2021 in Worcester (and formerly of Cranleigh, Surrey), aged 91. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Eldridge, much loved mother to Barbara and Susan; loving Grandma, Great-Grandma, and friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially in bell ringing circles. Family flowers only please. Donations to NSPCC or Dogs' Trust may be sent to F. W. Spilsbury, Funeral Director, 12 Upper Howsell Road, Malvern WR14 1TL. Tel: 01684 892777.

Patricia Kathleen Ruane

Ruane Patricia Kathleen sadly, passed away on 1st April 2021 aged 76 years. A much loved and devoted mum to Scott, David, Mathew and Debbie; adored sister and a treasured grandmother. Pat will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A private service will be held on 23rd April 2021. Family flowers only, if desired donations can be made to The Dogs Trust c/o Jackson Family Funeral Directors 54-56 Barbourne Road, Worcester WR1 1JA.

Ralph Austerberry

Austerberry Ralph passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021, at Frenchay Park Nursing Home, Bristol aged 96. Husband of Kathleen, now at peace together. Father of Judith, Susan, Lesley and Carolyn and much loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He will be sadly missed. Donations in memory of Ralph for the RNLI may be sent c/o R. Davies & Son, 63 Westbury Hill, Bristol, BS9 3AD. Tel. 011796 28954.

David Walker

Walker David Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday March 25th 2021, aged 67 years. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be a private family Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, can be sent to Worcester Street Café or can be left in donation box provided by A V Band Funeral Directors.

Robert Alan (Bob) Thomas

Thomas Robert Alan (Bob) Sadly passed away on 30th March 2021 aged 72 years. Dearest Husband of Shirley, he will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium, on Tuesday, 27th April 2021. Family flowers only by request, but donations if desired, may be sent to The Air Ambulance, a donation box will also be available at the Service. Please wear a splash of Blue which was Bob's favourite colour.

Graham Robert Roberts

Roberts Graham Robert 'Robin' Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on March 24th 2021 aged 87 years. A much loved dad of Anthony and Mark, he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Service will take place at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury on Wednesday 21st April at 2 p.m. Due to regulations imposed because of the coronavirus, attendance at the service will be restricted to family and Friends. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, in memory of Graham for The Salvation Army may be sent directly to Worcester Salvation Army, The Trinity, Worcester, WR1 2PN. All enquiries please to Co-operative Funeralcare, Tel: 01905 22137.