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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

It is with a heavy heart that we write this post. We are sad to announce the death of Charles (Charlie) John Mullen who passed away on 12th March 2024. He died peacefully and we were all able to spend time with him in his final days.

He was a respected rugby player and a very tough prop who represented Caludon Castle, Coventry Welsh, Trinity Guild, Coventry and his beloved Standard RUFC. Charles will be received into All Souls RC Church at 16.30 on 16th April 2024. A funeral service will be held at All Souls RC Church for family and friends to attend at 10.00am on 17th April 2024 and then onto Canley Crematorium for an 11.30am service.

Any donations to the Dogs Trust would be appreciated instead of flowers. Thank you. Denny, Karl, Sarah, Niki, Tom, Sam & Amy, Josh, Joe & Bec. The Heart of England Co-op Funerals 11 Lower Holyhead Road Coventry, CV1 3AX Tel: 02476 225 826

^{Christine Margaret (Chris) Palfrey (nee Mann)}

(nee Mann) (Chris) Left us on 19th March aged 70. Much loved Wife of Peter Devoted Mum of Elliot and Lewis Adored Nanny to Emily, Harper, Teddy and Dalton. Formerly taught at St. Bartholomew’s Primary School. Sadly missed and forever remembered.

Funeral service to take place on Friday 12th April at Charter Chapel Canley Crematorium 10:00 am All who knew Chris are welcome to attend Preferably no mourning attire Strictly no flowers, donations if desired to UHCW Charity, Heart failure services fund 8969 may be made via the on-line memorial website www.muchloved.com or directly to the charity and would be most gratefully received.

All enquiries to Heart of England Co-op Funerals 46 Kenpas Highway Coventry CV3 6BP Tel 024 7641 1806

^{Raymond (Ray) Reynolds}

(Ray) Beloved husband of the late Janys, Much loved dad of Paul, Craig & Kelly, step father of Matt & Becky, Devoted grandad of Brogan, Madison & Lola brother, uncle & friend to many, Passed away peacefully at home on 17th March 2024, aged 77 Years.

Funeral service to take place at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel on Thursday 11th April 2024 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired payable to ‘Coventry Myton Hospice’ in memory of Ray 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.

^{Brian Rotchford}

Passed away on 26th March 2024 aged 86, He was husband to Brenda, also a father and grandfather Funeral service to take place at 1.45 pm on Wednesday 10th April in Charter Chapel Canley Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be left for Alzheimer’s Research UK via funeral-notices.co.uk All enquiries to Henry Ison & Sons, 188 Allesley Old Road, Coventry CV5 8GJ Tel 02476713643

^{Robert Savage}

Passed away 19th March 2024, aged 74 years. All enquiries care of Coventry Funeral Service Jackson Road Coventry CV6 4BT Tel: 02476 977702 Email: info@coventryfuneralservice.co.uk

^{Diana Sheppard (nee Sandoz)}

(nee Sandoz) Passed away peacefully on 27th March 2024, aged 84 years after a short illness of Pneumonia. Much loved mother to David and Peter and grandmother to William, George and Rose-Eloise who will be so greatly missed.

The funeral service in celebration of Mum’s life will take place on Wednesday 24th April at 11.30am at Oakley Wood Crematorium, South Chapel, Nr. Wellesbourne, CV33 9QP. Everyone is welcome afterwards at The Leopard Inn, Oakley Wood Road, Bishops Tachbrook, CV33 9RN for refreshments and to share further memories of Diana.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Diana if desired for Crohns and Colitis UK may be left at the service or online at https://dianamargaretsheppard.muchloved.com All enquiries to Heart of England Co-op Funerals, 8-10 High Street, Daventry, NN11 4HT, tel 01327 707905

^{Duncan Simpson}

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Duncan Simpson on the 28th of February. Beloved husband of Anne, adored father of Cameron, Scott and Fraser, loved father-in-law of Laura and Michelle, cherished grandfather of Georgia, Gracie and Caylen, and trusted friend to many.

Goodnight, God bless. Our family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support during this difficult time.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday 10th April at 1:30pm, at St John Devine Church, Robin Hood Road, CV3 3YA. Followed by Canley Crematorium at 2:30pm, Cannon Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7DF. Ending with a celebration of Duncan’s life at Willenhall Social Club, CV3 3BB.

Further information may be obtained from the Funeral Director at: The Heart of England Co-op Funerals 11 Lower Holyhead Road Coventry, CV1 3AX Tel: 02476 225 826

^{Cameron George (Cam) Slater}

(Cam) On the Wednesday 13th March 2024 Cameron passed away peacefully in his sleep. Going to bed normally and not waking up has completely devastated our family. Time will not be healing this one, Cameron we all love you more than you would ever know.

Cameron adored by his sister Chandler and very much missed by Darren & Bernie, until we meet again son Mum Dad and Chandler. xxx

Cameron’s funeral will be held at Holy Family Church, Parkgate Road Coventry on 12th April 2024 at 11am followed by committal at Canley Crematorium. Everyone who knew Cameron is welcome.

^{Gwendoline (Nee Randle) Walter}

Nee Randle. Passed away peacefully on 19th March 2024 aged 95 years. Beloved wife of Ernie. Adored mum to Robert and Celia. Much loved grandmother of Catherine, Marie, Allula and Jade.

The funeral service will be held at Canley Crematorium Cannon Hill chapel on Monday 15th April at 11.15am. You are warmly welcome to join the family to share your memories of Gwen at The Phantom Coach, Fletchamstead Hwy, CV4 7BA.