Margaret Arnold was one of the beloved family members remembered in the latest death and funeral notices in Coventry

A loving wife and mother has been remembered as Coventry families pay heartfelt tributes to much-missed members of the community. Margaret Arnold was ‘taken after a long fight,’ her family said.

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Death Notices

Patricia Julia Baynes

(Pat Baldwin) Patricia Julia Baynes was born on August 25, 1937. She was the eldest daughter of Wilfred (Deceased) and Mary Baldwin (Deceased). She was the eldest of five siblings, John (Deceased), Christine (Deceased), Edward and Alan (Deceased). Patricia was a beloved wife of Graham Baynes (Deceased). Patricia was a loving mother to Lesley, Paul (Deceased) and Cheryl and a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and auntie. May she rest in eternal peace. Forever in our hearts.

Patricia was received into Holy Family Catholic Church, Coventry on April 27 at 5pm. Any enquiries to A.J. Lloyd Funeral Directors of The Old Barn, 656 Allesley Old Road, CV5 8GB. Tel: 024 7627 4444.

David Beales

On March 31, our dad died peacefully at Myton Hospice. David Beales was 75 when he lost his short, but hard-fought battle with cancer.

Funeral was held on April 25 at 9.45am at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Myton Hospices.

Margaret Blackwell

Margaret Blackwell sadly passed away on April 8. A loving wife to her late husband Derek, much-loved mother of Carl and her late daughter Sheryl, mother-in-law to Michala and Danny and beloved grandmother to Erin, Declan, Kieran and Jemma. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Margaret will be received into St Francis of Assisi Church, Bedworth on May 4 at 5pm. Funeral to be held on May 5 at 11.30am at St Francis of Assisi. It will be followed by a committal service at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel. Any flowers are welcome. All enquiries to Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 10 High Street, Bedworth, CV12 8NF. Tel: 024 7631 4823.

Margaret Arnold

(White) Margaret Arnold was a loving wife to Dick, mother to Sarah and Steven, nanny to Bethan, Imogen, Sophia and Florence, sister to Mick, Allen and David, sister-in-law to Diane and aunty to many. A loving friend to everyone who knew her. Taken after a long fight, Margaret will be sadly missed by all.

Funeral to be held on May 4 at 10.30am in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK can be left in the donation box at the exit of the chapel or by using the following link: justgiving.com/sarah-arnold42. All enquiries to Franklin and Hawkins Family Funeral Directors, 333 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry. CV4 9DU. Tel: 024 7647 3000.

Donald William Breakwell

(Don) Donald William Breakwell sadly passed away on March 28. A beloved husband to Jean and father to Pam, Karen, and Su.

Funeral was held on April 27 at 3.15pm at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel. Instead of flowers, please send any donations to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/DonB-RNLI.

Peter Brennan

(Pete) Peter Brennan passed away peacefully on April 16, aged 85. He was reunited with his beloved late wife Ronnie. Sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral to be held on May 5 at 1.30pm at Stranton Grange Crematorium, Hartlepool, TS25 5DD. Would friends please meet at Stranton Grange Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired will be taken at the service. All enquiries to Co-Op Funeralcare Hartlepool, Strathmore House, 10 Stockton Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1TY. Tel: 01429 274077.

Wendy Hilda Brown

(Née Morris) Wendy Hilda Brown passed away peacefully on April 15, aged 77. A loving wife to Trevor, mother and mother-in-law to Michael, Melanie and Sharon and devoted grandma to Sienna and Elliott. She left us after her battle against Crohns Disease and is now at rest with Trevor. ‘A life with love is a life that’s been lived.’

Funeral was held on May 26 at 11.30am in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, for Crohns and Colitis UK may be placed in the collection box at the service or sent via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk. All enquiries to A.J. Lloyd Funeral Directors. Allesley/Ernesford Grange/Keresley. Tel: 024 7627 4444.

Michael John Carey

Michael John Carey passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 19, aged 69. A much-loved son of the late Madeline and Michael and a dear brother of Paddy (Deceased), Mary, Eddie, Teresa (Deceased), Bernadette, Bridie, and Johnnie, dear brother-in-law, dearly loved uncle and great-uncle and friend to many.

Funeral was held on April 26 at 12pm at St. John Fisher RC Church, Wyken. Donations, if desired, payable to Dementia UK in memory of Michael 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.

Janet Carr

Janet Carr was reunited with her beloved husband Terry on April 3, aged 91. A much-loved sister of Robert and Geoff (Deceased), sister-in-law of Valerie and Janet and a dear auntie of Karen, Michael, Matthew and Susan and a dear friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral was held on April 25 at 11am at The Heart of England Crematorium. Donations, if desired, payable to The Stroke Association in memory of Janet can be made via J.E. Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd., 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth, CV12 8AH. Tel: 024 76 313 326.

Gwendoline Consadine

(Wendy) Gwendoline Consadine passed away peacefully on March 28, aged 68. A much-loved wife of George, mother of Michael and Lizzie and grandmother to Emma, Ethan and Michael Jr (USA).

Funeral was held on April 26 at 12pm at St Laurences Church, followed by interment at Lentons Lane Cemetery. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK to A. Pargetter and Son Ltd. Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry. CV1 4AE. Tel: 02476 223343.

William Ivor Cottrell

Ex G.E.C., C.H.A. Rambling and Earlsdon Allotments. William Ivor ‘John’ Cottrell passed away on March 21, aged 90. A beloved husband to Angela.

Funeral to be held on May 3 at 10am in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium followed by private family burial at Temple Fields. No flowers at family request. Anyone attending has been asked to wear traditional dress. Donations in memory of John, if desired, for Dementia UK may be left at Funeral Notices. All enquiries c/o Henry Ison and Sons Funeral Directors, 188 Allesley Old Road, Coventry, CV5 8GJ. Tel 02476 713643.

Brian Deakin

Brian Deakin, of Bedworth, passed away on April 2, aged 73. A beloved husband of Hazel, much-loved dad of Katie, dear father-in-law of Daine, very proud and very special grandad of Lily, Layton and Autumn, uncle of Kelly and David, great-uncle of Georgina, Nathan, Ella and Liam and brother-in-law of Doreen and John and Dick and Pamela.

Funeral to be held on May 3 at 10.30am at All Saints Church, Bedworth, followed by Interment at Marston Lane Cemetery. Any floral tributes may be sent c/o Devall and Son Funeral Directors, The Green, Attleborough, Nuneaton, CV11 4FJ. Tel: 02476 375665. www.devallandson.com.

Denise Dinning

(Nee Willey) Denise Dinning sadly passed away peacefully at University Hospital on April 3, aged 76. A wonderfully warm, and incredibly kind woman generous to a fault, who will be sadly missed by many friends and family. A beloved wife to the late Billy Dinning, mother to Jennie, sister to Irene Wilkinson, sister-in-law to Kevin Wilkinson, Joan and Bill Bonsor, Shirley and the late Philip Dinning. A beloved aunt and great-aunt to Kevin and Karen Wilkinson, Bridie, Laura, Amy, Iris and Mollie Vance, Neil and Mathew Dinning, John, Craig, Paula, Shelby, Jay and Molly Bonsor.

Funeral to be held on May 3 at 3pm at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel. Service afterwards at the Bedworth Ex Servicemens Social Club, CV12 8JH. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation (Cheques) or via the website link: https:denisedinning.muchloved.com. Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry.

Elizabeth Jayne Forster

(Liz) It is with a broken heart that we announce the sad but peaceful passing of Elizabeth Jayne Forster on March 28, aged 67. A devoted wife to Nick (Deceased), a precious mum to Colette, Marie and Rebecca, a loving grandma to Samuel, a special mother-in-law to Stuart and Michael, a much-loved daughter to Vic and Elizabeth (Deceased), a cherished sister to Barry (Deceased), Barbara (Deceased), Margaret (Deceased), Jan and Chris. A loyal sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Now reunited in the loving arms of dad.

Funeral was held on April 27 at 9.45am at St John Fisher Church. Donations in memory of Liz to Myton Hospice Coventry can be made directly via their website or an online charity link organised by the family. Any queries can be made via The Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 184 Ansty Road, Coventry, CV2 3EX11. Tel: 024 766 50619.

Francis Moss Franklin

(Frank) Francis Moss Franklin passed away on his 90th birthday on March 25. He was very much loved by his family and friends and will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace xxxx

Funeral was held on April 28 at 3pm at Canley Crematorium. Donations made to the Alzheimers Society would be greatly appreciated.

Robert Kemp Geoghegan

Robert Kemp Geoghegan. Funeral was held on April 21 at 12.45pm at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel. Donations may be made in memory of Robert to the Alzheimers Society. Further information may be obtained from The Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV1 3AX. Tel: 02476 225826.

Catherine Glen

(Tory) Catherine Glen passed away peacefully on April 6, aged 89. A beloved wife to the late John Glen and mother of John, Thomas, the late Catriona, Michael, Tracy and Ann, mother-in-law to Alison, Helen, Sarah, Alastair and Mike, much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Reception into St Augustines RC Church was held on April 27 at 6pm. Donations in memory of Catherine for the British Heart Foundation may be made via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk. All enquiries to A.J. Lloyd Funeral Directors. Allesley/Ernesford Grange/Keresley. Tel: 024 7627 4444.

Charles Peter Graham

Late of Alpha House, Barras Green, Coventry. Charles Peter Graham passed away in University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, aged 71. Please could any relatives of Mr Graham contact the family regarding funeral arrangements. A.J. Lloyd Funeral Directors, The Old Barn, 656 Allesley Old Road, Coventry, CV5 8GB. Tel: 024 7627 4444.

James Edward Hall

James Edward Hall, formerly of Mardol Close. It is with great sadness that we report the death of James on March 17, aged 62. James will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral to be held on April 28 at 1pm at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Donations, if desired, to Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 38 Bilton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7AL.

John William Hassall

John William Hassall very sadly passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on April 7, aged 92. A beloved husband of Mollie for 64 years, dearly loved father of Elizabeth and Stuart and kind friend to many.