16 death and funeral notices as families mourn loved ones in …

A beloved grandmother has been remembered as Coventry[1] families pay heartfelt tributes to much-missed members of the community. Lurline Frances Adudu 'will be missed and was loved by all,' her family said.

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long-standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and news site also appears on Funeral Notices[2].

Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes and make donations in memory. Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page.

Death Notices

Christie Anderson

Christie Anderson[4] passed away peacefully on May 26, aged 86. Married to Mollie (Deceased). Dad to Ian, Stuart (Deceased) and Paul. Christie spent much of his working life at Cov Rad.

Funeral to be held on June 19 at 10.45am in Charter Chapel, Canley[5] Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK, may be sent via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk[6], or placed in the donation box at the service. All enquiries to Allesley[7]/Ernesford Grange[8]/Keresley[9]. Tel: 024 7627 4444.

Michael Bednarczyk

Michael Bednarczyk[10] passed away peacefully on May 31, aged 63. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral was held on June 16 at 1pm at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel. Donations, if desired, payable to the British Heart Foundation in memory of Michael can be made via J.E. Hackett and Sons website or by post to J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd., Longford Bridge, Coventry[11], CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.

Sandra Janette Blakeley

Sandra Janette Blakeley[12] passed away on June 2. A dearly loved wife of Pat, much-loved mum of Christopher, mother-in-law of Renée and nan to Mia and Elodie.

Funeral to be held on June 21 at 1pm at Stoke[13] St. Michaels Church, Coventry followed by burial at London Road Cemetery. Family flowers only, but donations, if wished to be divided between Myton Hospice, The Aylesford Unit, Warwick[14] Hospital and The Rigby Unit, Stratford Hospital may be left at the service or sent to A.E. Bennett and Sons, 34 Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon[15], CV37 6EE, Tel: 01789 267035 (Cheques to A.E. Bennett and Sons Donations Account).

Steven Boswell

Steven Boswell Steven Boswell

Steven Boswell[16] passed away on May 23, aged 63. All enquiries to Henry Ison Funeral Directors, 175 Daventry Road, Coventry, CV3 5HF. Tel: 02476504650.

Monica Elizabeth Byrne

(Neé Harty) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Monica Elizabeth Byrne[17] on May 24, aged 90. A loving wife to the late Frank and mother to Paul, Bernadette and Caroline and a dear grandmother and great-grandmother.

Reception into St John Fisher RC Church on June 26 at 4.30pm. Requiem Mass to be held on June 27 at 11am, followed by interment at Canley Garden Cemetery. Flowers to A. Pargetter and Son Ltd. Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry, CV1 4AE. Tel: 02476 223343.

Gladys Carter

Gladys Carter Gladys Carter

(Lapworth) Gladys Carter[18] passed away peacefully and was reunited with her beloved husband George on May 18, aged 88. A much-loved mum to Steven and wife Chola, Sandra and her partner Dave. A loving grandma to Stacy and partner Matt, Trudy and husband Chris, Lewis and Thomas and great-grandma to Shannon, Dylan, Amelia, Charlie and Harper.

Funeral was held on June 14 at 11am at All Saints Church, Bedworth[19]. Donations, if desired, payable to Macmillan Cancer Support or Leukaemia UK in memory of Gladys can be made by post to J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd., 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth, CV12 8AH. Tel: 024 76 313 326.

James Barrie Cooper

James Barrie Cooper[20] sadly passed away at University Hospital on May 29, aged 90. A beloved husband of the late June. A wonderful father and grandfather.

Funeral to be held on June 22 at 3pm in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK can be left in the box at the exit of the chapel. All enquiries to Franklin and Hawkins Family Funeral Directors, 333 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9DU. Tel: 024 7647 3000.

Brenda June Davies

Brenda June Davies Brenda June Davies

Brenda June Davies[21] passed away peacefully on May 17, aged 73. A beloved wife of Idris (Deceased), mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral was held on June 16 at 10.45am in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Donations in memory of Brenda for Macmillan Cancer Support may be sent to A.J. Lloyd Funeral Directors. Allesley/Ernesford Grange/Keresley. Tel: 024 7627 4444.

Alan Dennis Deakin

Alan Dennis Deakin[22], of Shortwood Court, Coventry, passed away in hospital on May 6, aged 77. He will be thoughtfully remembered by his three children Claire, Steven and Paul, and his grandchildren.

Funeral was held on June 13 at 1.45pm at Canley Crematorium. Donations, if desired, to the Salvation Army, in thanks for their assistance to Alan in his later life c/o Henry Ison and Sons 76-78 Binley[23] Road, Coventry, CV3 1FQ.

Chris Discombe

Chris Discombe Chris Discombe

Chris Discombe[24] passed away on May 25 after a short illness, aged 76. A much-loved husband to Pauline, a dearly loved dad to Louise and Nick, a loving father-in-law to Scott and Jody and a grandad to Daisy, Thor and Henry. He was much loved and missed by all.

Philippa Hermione Elmer

(Neé Adam) Philippa Hermione Elmer[25] died peacefully at Oak Lodge Rest Home on May 16, aged 94. Philippa was reunited with her husband (Puche) Arthur. Mother of Dennis, Tina and Michelle. Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother.

Philippa was received into Sacred Heart Church Stoke Coventry on June 18 at 4.30pm. Funeral to be held on June 19 at 10am at Sacred Heart Church and afterwards in the Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium at 11.30am. All are welcome and please add a dash of purple to your outfit. Family flowers only.

Donations to Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) and Guide Dogs For The Blind Association can be made online at philippaelmer.muchloved.com[26]. Enquiries to Henry Ison and Sons, 76-78 Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1FQ. Tel. 02476 458665.

Maureen McLellan

Maureen McLellan Maureen McLellan

Maureen McLellan[27] passed away peacefully on May 12, aged 79. A devoted wife to Jim, loving mum to Mark and Colin, mother-in-law to Lisa and Nichola, grandmother to Holly, Lucy and Sophie and big sister to five brothers and two sisters. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral to be held on June 23 at 1.45pm in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Maureen may be either placed in the donation box at the service for Warwickshire[28] Air Ambulance or online for Myton Hospice via Funeral Notices[29]. All enquiries c/o Henry Ison and Sons, 188 Allesley Old Road, Coventry, CV5 8GJ. Tel: 02476 713643.

Lurline Frances Adudu

Lurline Frances Adudu was 'loved by all' Lurline Frances Adudu was 'loved by all'

Lurline Frances Adudu[30] will be missed and she was loved by all. She has been reunited with her loving husband, Patrick. She left behind sons, Mark, Everton and daughter Trish Adudu and grandchildren Matthew, Lauren, Tyler, Kennedy, Logan, Sully, Kenzie and Chandler and great-grandchild Lennon. Dance, Mum Dance.

Service was held on June 7 at 11.30am at Central Methodist Hall. Link: https://lurlineadudu.muchloved.com/[31]

Graham Merharg

Graham Merharg[32] passed away on April 24, aged 51. All enquiries to Henry Ison Funeral Directors, Henry Ison and Sons, 175 Daventry Road, Coventry, CV3 6EF. Tel: 02476504650.

William Kieran Neville

(Billy) William Kieran Neville[33] passed away peacefully on May 31, aged 91. A beloved husband to the late Jane, dear father of Vincent, Marion and Anthony, father-in-law to Stephanie, Kath and Chink, devoted grandfather of Jevin, Chelsie, Megan, Harvey, Billy and Charlie and loving great grandfather (GG) of Úna, and Eily.

Reception into All Souls RC Church on June 18 at 6pm. Requiem Mass on June 19 at 9.30am, followed by interment at St Pauls Cemetery. Any flowers and enquiries to A. Pargetter and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry, CV1 4AE. Tel: 02476 223343.

Clive Plummer

Clive Plummer[34] passed away peacefully at George Eliot Hospital on May 23, aged 84. A loving father to Yvonne and Neil, loving grandfather to Katie, Richard, Lisa, Naomi and Rebecca and great-grandfather to Isla. He will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew him.

Funeral to be held on June 26 at 2pm at Heart of England Crematorium. Attendees have been asked to wear something bright. Family flowers only, however donations if wished to RNLI. All enquiries to Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, Park House, Riversley Road, Nuneaton[35], CV11 5QS. Tel: 02476 382535.

To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit Funeral Notices[36]. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.

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References

  1. ^ Coventry (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  2. ^ Funeral Notices (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  3. ^ Man injured in A45 crash involving lorry and three cars in Coventry (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  4. ^ Christie Anderson (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  5. ^ Canley (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  6. ^ www.ajlloyd.co.uk (www.ajlloyd.co.uk)
  7. ^ Allesley (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  8. ^ Ernesford Grange (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  9. ^ Keresley (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  10. ^ Michael Bednarczyk (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  11. ^ Coventry (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  12. ^ Sandra Janette Blakeley (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  13. ^ Stoke (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  14. ^ Warwick (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  15. ^ Stratford-upon-Avon (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  16. ^ Steven Boswell (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  17. ^ Monica Elizabeth Byrne (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  18. ^ Gladys Carter (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  19. ^ Bedworth (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  20. ^ James Barrie Cooper (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  21. ^ Brenda June Davies (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  22. ^ Alan Dennis Deakin (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  23. ^ Binley (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  24. ^ Chris Discombe (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  25. ^ Philippa Hermione Elmer (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  26. ^ philippaelmer.muchloved.com (philippaelmer.muchloved.com)
  27. ^ Maureen McLellan (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  28. ^ Warwickshire (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
  29. ^ Funeral Notices (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  30. ^ Lurline Frances Adudu (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  31. ^ https://lurlineadudu.muchloved.com/ (lurlineadudu.muchloved.com)
  32. ^ Graham Merharg (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  33. ^ William Kieran Neville (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  34. ^ Clive Plummer (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  35. ^ Nuneaton (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
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