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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 to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk – the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams.

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Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.

Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death notices

^{Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Beynon}

(Betty) Much loved wife of the late Kenneth ‘Ken’, Dearly loved mum of Colin and Peter, Dear mother in law of Julie and Debbie, Devoted nana of Gareth, Marie and Jade, sister, auntie and friend to many, Passed away peacefully on 24th March 2024, aged 88 years.

Funeral service to take place at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel on Thursday 11th April 2024 at 1.00pm. Mourning attire not necessary.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired payable to Cancer Research UK in memory of Betty can be made via J E Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.

^{David Buckingham}

Sadly passed away on 8th March, aged 71 years. Loving partner of Kathy, a treasured dad to Ellie and Garry, adored grandad (Ishy) to Lewis, and brother to Lin. Dave will be immensely missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral service to be held on April 10th, 10:30am at Cannon Hill Chapel. Family flowers only, donations to Cancer Research. Enquiries to Heart of England Co-op Kenpas Highway Tel: 02476 411806

^{Dave Buckingham}

Loving partner to Kathy, sadly missed by Toni and Craig, Ben and Stacey, Rory and Klaudia, and all of the children; Emily, Emmie, George, Jessica, Jacob and Ava. Sending all our love to ‘the best Dave ever’. xxx

^{Karen Burke}

Much loved mum of Matthew, Ryan and Daniel, Dear mother-in-law of Amber and Hannah, Dearly loved nan of Joe, Bethany, Lennon, Leo, Rudy, Vince and Kelly and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Friday 15 March 2024, aged 68. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

Funeral service to take place at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel on Monday 8th April at 1.00pm. Flowers may be sent to J. E. Hackett and Sons Ltd, Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149. Reception with refreshments will follow at The Ansty Club, Grove Road, Ansty, CV7 9JD.

^{David Arthur Daffern}

Passed away peacefully on 30th March 2024 aged 87 years. Loving husband to Maud (d). Wonderful father to Stephen, Julie, Carol and Lynn, caring grandad and great grandad.

Funeral to be held at Canley Crematorium Cannon Hill Chapel on Thursday 18th of April at 15:45. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to Cancer Research UK Floral tributes to Heart of England Co-op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry CV1 3AX Tel: 02476 225 826.

^{Ally David Fraser (Formerly known as Ellie Fraizer formerly known as Alan Holmes)}

(Formerly known as Ellie Fraizer, formerly known as Alan Holmes). Dearly loved son of the late Harry and Meriel. Much loved brother of Stephen and Janice. Brother in law to Michelle and Alan. Uncle to Christopher and Rebecca. Great Uncle to Freya, Teddy and Rupert.

Passed away at home suddenly and unexpectedly after a short illness on Monday 11th March 2024 aged 63 years. Funeral service to take place on Monday 15th April at 10.30am in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only.

Donations if desired for Myton Hospice, Coventry may be left in the donation box at the exit of the chapel. All enquiries c/o Franklin & Hawkins Family Funeral Directors, 333 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry CV4 9DU Telephone 024 7647 3000.

^{Judy Elizabeth Jennings (nee Kemp)}

(nee Kemp) Passed away peacefully on 31st March in Platinum Care Home, Coventry. Devoted wife to Tony, loving mum to Andrea, Wendy, Paul and Martin, much loved granny to Joe, Ben, Rebecca, Scott and Anna and dear mother-in-law to Mark and Sara. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

A service will be held on 16th April at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel at 12noon. All are welcome to join Tony and family afterwards for refreshments. Family flowers only please but donations would be welcome for either Sightsavers or Brooke Horse and Donkey Charity which can be made via J E Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.

^{Derek Lilley}

Devoted husband to the late Pat, cherished dad to Yvonne, Keith and Dee, adored grandad to Tonya, Ruth, George, Skye, Harry, Enya, Tara, Oliver, Edward and Isobel, he was a much loved brother, brother in law, uncle, father in law and friend.

Derek was also a well loved and respected Greengrocer in Hillfields, Coventry. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He passed away peacefully on 24th March aged 87.

Funeral service to be held on Friday 19th April at 10.00 am in St Margaret’s Church, Wolston followed by burial in Dyers Lane Cemetery at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for either Guide Dogs for the Blind Association or Diabetes UK may be left via funeral-notices.co.uk All enquiries c/o Henry Ison & Sons, 188 Allesley Old Road Coventry CV5 8GJ Tel 02476 713643.

Mavis Lindop

Sadly passed away at her home on Saturday 2nd of March 2024, aged 88. Mavis was a devoted mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 9th April 2024 at Canley Crematorium Cannon Hill Chapel at 1:30pm.

Flowers welcome. Donations if desired to MS Society Flowers c/o Grimmett and Timms Funeral Directors,118 Albany Road, Earlsdon, CV5 6NG.

^{Gerald Harold Mansbridge}

We are saddened to announce the death of our much loved father and grandfather Gerald Mansbridge, who passed away peacefully on 22nd of March 2024, at the age of 72, Gerald was a much loved dad to Jason, Darren and Sandra, grandad to Lilly, Kain, Keiron and Leiay, he will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service to be held on Friday 12th April in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium at 2:15pm. Floral tributes may be sent c/o A J Lloyd Funeral Directors ‘The Old Barn’ 656 Allesley Old Road, Coventry CV5 8GB. Allesley – Ernesford Grange – Keresley 024 7627 4444 www.ajlloyd.co.uk

In Memoriams

^{Daphne Bateman}

Someone very special. Remembered always. Walter x

^{John (Jack) Horsley}

in memory of a wonderful husband to Eve (deceased) and dad who passed away thirteen years ago. Missed & remembered every day by loving son David & daughter in law Denise

^{David Thomas Rawsthorne}

Thinking of you on your 1st Anniversary. Jennifer, Hayley and David xxx

^{John Sheaf}

2nd April 2005. Remembered with love. Kate, Jonathan, Lisa, Karla and Greg.