The latest funeral notices in the Coventry Telegraph

A former Coventry school caretaker who has died at the age of 70 is among those being remembered in the city’s latest funeral and death notices. The family of David Bradbury, who worked at Whitley Abbey School until 2003, said he would be “sadly missed”.

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Dearly beloved husband of the late Janet Bevan, brother to Mick and Paul and much loved father of Darren, Craig and Wayne, former Navy Seaman, Marine, ROC (Grp 8, 65 Post), Bus Driver and Caretaker (Woodway Park) before retirement, passed away peacefully after a courageous journey with prostate cancer on 28th March 2024 at Coundon Manor Care Home, aged 87 years 11 months and 30 days one day prior to his 88th.

Deeply missed by all his friends and family throughout the world, around town, UHCW and the staff and attendees of the ‘Tea and talks’ at the Coventry Building Society, Binley Road. He lit up any room and his light will shine on as he sets sail once more.

Funeral service to celebrate life, (no black, grey, but bright colours), to be held on 29th April at 10am at Canley Crematorium – Charter Chapel, Coventry. Donations being accepted rather than flowers towards Warwickshire Northamptonshire Air Ambulance c/o Henry Ison & Sons, 76-78 Binley Road, Stoke, Coventry, Tel 0247699 3734 or online https://john-bevan-1936-2024.muchloved.com/.

DavidBradbury

 

(Former caretaker of Whitley Abbey School, Coventry until 2003). Passed away peacefully on Saturday 30th March 2024 aged 70 years. Beloved husband of the late Janet, much loved dad to Hollie and Jo. A dear brother, uncle and friend who will be sadly missed.

Funeral service to take place at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Thursday 25th April at 2:30pm. No flowers by request, donations if desired in aid of The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) may be sent c/o Devall & Son Funeral Directors or made via www.devallandson.com Devall & Son Funeral Directors, 1 Jubilee Crescent, Radford, Coventry CV6 3EX Tel: 024 7660 0649

Iris Bull

Passed away peacefully in UHCW on 5th April 2024. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, loving mum of Sharon and Allan, and a much loved mother-in-law to Andy and Di. A devoted and adored grandma to Emily, George and Katie. Iris will be hugely missed by her family and many friends.

The funeral service will take place on Friday 26th April at 3:15pm in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Flowers welcome or donations on the day (or direct) to Zoe’s Place Charity. All enquiries to Heart of England Co-op Funerals, 46 Kenpas Highway, Coventry. CV3 6BP Tel: 024 76411806.

Peter John Cleal

Freeman of the City of Coventry, died at Clifton Court Nursing Home on 29 March 2024 aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Julie and much loved uncle of Susan. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 7th May 2024 in the Charter Chapel Canley Crematorium at 1.45pm.

No flowers please but memorial donations if desired to Dogs Trust c/o Henry Ison Henry Ison & Son 175 Daventry Road Coventry CV3 5HF Telephone :02476504650

Barry Edward Cobble

Barry Edward Cobble Passed away peacefully on Sunday 31st of March 2024. Dearly beloved husband of Margaret and loved Father of Helen and Howard. Father-in-law of Ceri and Lisa. Much loved Grandad of Rhys, Bethan and Lily.

Funeral at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, Coventry on Friday 3rd of May 2024 at 3pm. Family Flowers Only. Donations if desired to Alzheimer’s UK. All Enquiries to Henry Ison & Son 76-78 Binley Rd, Coventry, CV3 1FQ Tele 02476458665.

Gail Cranton (Carter)

(Carter) Much loved mother, sister, partner and friend, who passed on the 1st April 2024 aged 67 years. She died peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. Funeral service to take place in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Wednesday 17th April at 2:15 pm.

Family flowers only please, but donations received on the day will be put towards a tree planting charity in the Coventry area. All enquiries to:- A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Allesley – Ernesford Grange – Keresley www.ajlloyd.co.uk 024 7627 4444.

Halland Richard (Alan) Dixon

(Alan) Passed away at home on 3rd April 2024, aged 71 years. Much loved husband to Julie. Loving dad, grandad and great grandad. Beloved brother, uncle and friend to many.

Iris Dora Greenway

Iris passed away peacefully on 26th March 2024, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth and a much loved mother to Tony and Gary. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Iris’s funeral service will take place at Heart of England Crematorium, on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 2pm.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to be raised on behalf of Iris for Alzheimer’s Society. Any enquiries to Heart of England Coop Funerals 10 High Street Bedworth CV12 8NF Tel: 02476 314 823.

Elaine Hannis

Nee Fletcher. Originally of Nuneaton. Passed away peacefully following a sudden short illness on 3rd of April 2024 aged 78 years. Beloved wife to Richard, cherished mum to Tim and Philip, and a very dear sister to Yvonne. Elaine will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at the Heart of England Crematorium on Wednesday 1st May at 11:45. Floral tributes welcome, please send directly to Devall & Son Funeral Directors, The Green, Attleborough, Nuneaton, CV11 4FJ. Tel: 02476 375665. www.devallandson.com

Jean Harris (nee Whitehouse)

The death is announced of Jean Harris, formerly of Mill Hill, Baginton, and Retford, who died on 6th April in her new home of Bridlington, aged 93. Beloved widow of Les Harris (died 2012) and precious mother of Julie (Ockenden).

Funeral to be held on 25th April with service of remembrance at 11.45 livestreamed on Emmanuel Church, Bridlington’s Facebook page. Funeral Directors: Hannah Rose, 137 Hilderthorpe Rd, Bridlington YO15 3EX (01262 425253) to whom any donations in Jean’s memory may be sent. (No flowers please) Rest In peace good and faithful servant.

Brian Holmes

Brian passed away on the 11th of April aged 94. Dearly beloved husband of Joy. Fabulous father of Andrew and Nicholas. Devoted grandfather of Charlie, Hannah, Finn and Felix.

Brian’s funeral service will be held at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Tuesday the 30th of April at 10:45. Friends and family are kindly invited to attend.

Dawn Margaret Kirby

Much loved mum of Amanda and Graham, dear mother in law of Barbara, devoted grandma of Steven, Sarah and Farrell and a dearly loved sister to Honor. Passed away peacefully on 29th March 2024, aged 82 years.

Funeral service to take place at St Laurence’s Church, Old Church Road, on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 1:00pm followed by interment at Lentons Lane Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent care of J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.

Frederick (Fred) Leadbeater

(Fred) Passed away peacefully at UHCW 2nd April 2024. Deeply loved husband of Celia. Father to Dawn and the late Brian and step-father to John and Andrew. Loved grandad of Emma, Alex, Delphine and Lorelei.

Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 1st May at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium 10:30 am. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in memory of Fred to Myton Hospice, Coventry on the day or directly to the charity All enquiries to; Heart of England Co-op Funerals 46 Kenpas Highway, Coventry CV3 6BP Tel; 024 7641 1806

To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.