Each week people across the area pay tribute to their loved ones in the pages of the Coventry Telegraph.

We have gathered the messages posted over the week commencing September 20 in one place.

The messages are submitted by friends, family and loved ones as a way of saying goodbye to those they have lost.

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These provide comfort to the nearest and dearest of those who have passed away.

You can also post your own announcements and notices to us through this website.

Monday, September 20

David Charles COOKE

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Charles Cooke, who passed away suddenly on 5 September, 2021, aged seventy-seven years.

Beloved husband of Lifei Cooke (deceased); loving father of Kimbal and Leon Cooke; loving stepfather to Michael Sun; much loved grandfather of Zoe Sun; much loved brother of Eileen Thornhill.

He will be dearly missed. A private funeral will be held on 25th September, for family members.

John NICHOLLS

Affectionately known as "The Pig", John peacefully passed away at Rugby St Cross Hospital on 10 September 2021.

Brother to Diane, Uncle to Becky, Tim, Mick and Michelle and Great Uncle to Evie, Caoimhe, Max, Phoebe, Nellie and Billy.

You will be forever in our hearts. RIP Friends are invited to the funeral at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium at 1pm on Thursday 30th September.

Tuesday, September 21

Ivy ARNOLD

Nee Dalton Nee Blackwell. A loving Mum, you will always be in our hearts today and always. Will love and miss you forever. - Rita, Pete and Family.

Ivy ARNOLD

I will always treasure the memories. Missing you. Goodnight Mum. Geoffrey xxx

Ivy ARNOLD

Mum you left us 3 September to be with Dad & John but you will remain in our Hearts always. Pat, Steve, Abbie xxx

Joseph BRIDGEWATER

Joseph BRIDGEWATER
Joseph BRIDGEWATER

Joe. Devoted husband of the late Alice dearly loved uncle and grandfather. A friend to many. Passed away peacefully on 4 September 2021, aged 90 years.

Funeral service to take place at St Luke's Church, Holbrooks, on Friday 8 October 2021 at 10am followed by cremation at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for 'Alzheimer's Society' May be sent via J.E Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to Longford Bridge, Longford, Coventry CV6 6BH.

Mary Bullen GOODE

(née Chambers) Died peacefully on September 14, aged 96 years.

Beloved wife of the late Reverend George Goode, she will be greatly missed by her nephews and nieces, their families, and her many friends.

Funeral at St Mary's Church, Temple Balsall on Wednesday 6 October at 12.30pm. Family flowers only.

Donations, if desired, to The Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson c/o J Deeley & Son, 322-324 Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7ER. Tel. 01676 534237

Michael Kieran OCONNELL

Michael Kieran OCONNELL
Michael Kieran OCONNELL


Died peacefully on 7 September 2021, greatly missed. Funeral service will take place at: St Augustines R C Church on Tuesday 5th October 2021 at 1.00pm Flowers to: Co-op Funeralcare, 184 Ansty Road, Coventry, CV2 3EX

Brian PERCIVAL


Beloved husband of Jan. Dearly loved Step Dad of Debbie, Dave and Nathan, adored grandad of Kristopher, Nicola and Rebecca, Great Grandad of Noah.

Passed away peacefully on 14 September 2021. Aged 78 years. Funeral service to celebrate Brian's life will be held at Canley Crematorium (Cannon Hill Chapel) on Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 11.15am.

Brian loved to wear bright colours, so please don't feel you have to wear black, a touch of something bright and cheerful would be much more appreciated.

Flowers, or if preferred donations in memory of Brian for The Cystic Fibrosis Trust, 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.

Irene SHIPLEY

Sadly passed away 1 September 2021 aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, a much loved Mam of the late Derek, Pauline, late Tony, Yvonne and John. Gran and great Gran.

Cremation will be held on 28 September 2021 at 12.45pm in the Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Donations if desired, can be sent through Henry Ison & Sons Funeral Directors website to WNAA (Air Ambulance) ireneshipley.muchloved.com Henry Ison & Sons. 76-78 Binley Road CV3 1FQ Tel: 02476 458665

Joan SETH (HARTE)

Joan SETH (HARTE)
Joan SETH (HARTE)


Passed away peacefully on September 6 2021 aged 98 years, now at peace. Loving mother of Tony and Ray, adored grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Joan will be sadly missed by all.

Funeral service will take place at 10.30am in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium Monday 4 October 2021.

Flowers and enquiries to Henry Isons, 188 Allesley Old Road, Coventry CV5 8GJ Tel 02476713643

All welcome to The Willenhall Social Club, Remembrance Road, for a celebration of Joan's life

Wednesday, September 22

Emmeline Florence BAXTER

(née Cherry) Peacefully on 4 September, aged 92 years.

Loving Mother to Francesca, Stephen and Nicholas, she will be sadly missed by all of her Family and close Friends.

Funeral Service to be held at Cropredy Methodist Chapel, 3 Chapel Lane, Cropredy, Banbury OX17 1NS, on Wednesday 29 September at 1pm, followed by burial in Cropredy Cemetery, Banbury OX17 1FB.

Family flowers only please, however, donations are preferred to the Air Ambulance Service, which may be made on the day or online at www.humphrisfunerals.co.uk or sent by post c/o Humphris Funerals, 32 Albert Street, Banbury. OX16 5DG. Formal Dress and Black Clothing are optional.

Joyce Sonia HAGAN

Died peacefully on 14 September 2021 aged 96 years, greatly missed. Beloved wife of Ray and mother of Tony, Sue, late Paul and Bernard. Loving grandma and great grandma.

Funeral service will take place at Christ the King R C Church on Thursday 30 September 2021 at 12.00. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to RNLI.

James (Jim) DEEHAN

Sadly passed away aged 78 years Beloved husband of Ellen (deceased) now to be reunited.

Loving Father to James. Isabel & Caroline. Sadly missed Granpa & Great Granpa.

Church service to take place at Corpus Christi RC Church, Langbank Avenue, Coventry CV3 2QP on Thursday October 14 2021 at 12pm followed by a burial at Canley Garden Cemetery at 1.30pm.

All are welcome to attend. For all enquiries, please contact Heart of England Co-op Funerals, 10 High Street Bedworth CV12 8NF 02476314823

Thursday, September 23

Claire HODGE

On 8 September, aged 56. Dearly loved wife of Jon, loving and devoted mother of Katie and James. Much loved daughter of Barbara and the late Roy Warman.

A light has gone out from all our lives. Crematorium service at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley on Friday 8th October 2021 at 2.15pm.

John HORAN

Beloved husband of the late Ellen, much loved Dad of Brenda and John (Shaun), dear father in law of Janice, cherished Grandad and Great-Grandad.

Passed away peacefully on 8 September 2021, aged 94 years.

Funeral service to be held at Christ the King RC Church on Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 12.30pm followed by a burial at St Pauls Cemetery. Special thanks to Janice.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired payable to 'British Heart Foundation' in memory of John 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.

Lucienne Mary June SMITH

Lucienne Mary June SMITH
Lucienne Mary June SMITH


Sadly Lucienne, known to many as June, passed away 9 September 2021 aged 72.

Much loved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, grandmother and great grandmother. A wonderful, loving, vivacious lady, who will be greatly missed by family, friends and all who knew her.

The Funeral service will be held on Thursday 30 September in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium at 10.45am. Unfortunately, due to the current situation with COVID 19 attendance is by invitation only.

Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Lucienne may be made to the British Lung Foundation directly at www.blf.org.uk. All enquiries to A J Lloyd Funeral Directors. 38 Wallace Road, Coventry CV6 2LX, Tel. 024 7633 1900.

Friday, September 24

Terence (Terry) ARMSTRONG

Terence (Terry) ARMSTRONG
Terence (Terry) ARMSTRONG


Beloved husband of Mavis, much loved father of Garry, Sharon and Trevor and a cherished grandad of Sophie and Jenna.

Funeral service to be held in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on 1 October 2021 at 10.45am followed by the burial at Canley Garden Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Terry for Myton Hospice or Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance may be sent directly to the charity. All enquiries to A J Lloyd Funeral Directors. 38 Wallace Road, Coventry CV6 2LX Tel. 024 76331900

Anthony Paul ASHBY

Loving Husband of Christine. Devoted Dad and Grandad. Passed away suddenly at home on 6 September, aged 73 years.

Anthony will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.

The Funeral Service will be held at Charter Chapel Canley Crematorium on Wednesday 6 October 2021 at 10am. Family flowers only.

Donations may be made in memory of Anthony to Guide Dogs for the Blind or Breast Cancer Research. These may be made via www.heartofengland coopfunerals.co.uk

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 225826

John Joseph DUFFY

(b.24th August 1952) John, dearly beloved son of Christina and Frank, passed away Sunday morning 12 September 2021 at Chelmsford Essex. John, a former pupil of St. John Fisher and Cardinal Wiseman Schools was brought up in Wyken, Coventry.

John's wife Jennie and his family in Chelmsford, London and Coventry are very appreciative of so many kind expressions of sympathy and support.

John's funeral service will take place in Chelmsford on 14 October 2021. Online donations to SHELTER or MIND would be preferred in lieu of floral tributes, if so desired. Thank you.

Margaret FREEMAN

Devoted Wife of the late Eric. Loving Mother, Nan and Great Nan, Passed away peacefully on 11 September 2021. Aged 92 years.

The Funeral Service will be held at Cannon Hill Chapel Canley Crematorium on Monday 4 October 2021 at 9.45am. Family flowers only.

Donations may be made in memory of Margaret to Dementia UK. These may be made via www.heartofengland coopfunerals.co.uk

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 225826

Geoff GORING

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 14 September 2021, aged 77 years.

Beloved Husband of Ann, loving Dad to Nicola, Louise and Rachel and a dear Grandad and Father in Law.

Funeral Service to take place at St. Luke's Church, Holbrooks. For funeral details please call Devall & Son Funeral Directors.

Floral tributes welcome or donations if desired for St Luke's Church, Holbrooks may be sent via www.devallandson.com or to Devall & Son Funeral Directors, 1 Jubilee Crescent, Radford, Coventry. CV6 3EX Tel: 024 76600649.

Nicola LIGHTOWLER

Nee Baston Passed away peacefully on Saturday 11 September 2021 aged 58 years.

Beloved Wife of Kevin and a much loved Mum to Chloe.

Funeral service to take place at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Thursday 7 October at 12 noon.

Family flowers only please, donations for Children in Need may be sent via www.devallandson.com or to Devall & Son Funeral Directors, 1 Jubilee Crescent, Radford, Coventry CV6 3EX. Tel: 024 76600649

Pauline Mary ROWAN

Pauline Mary ROWAN
Pauline Mary ROWAN


nee Hickingbotham Passed away peacefully aged 75 years at the Weavers Care Home, Coventry after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Beloved Mother to Robert and Daughter-in-law Jane. Loving Grandma to Jacob and Abbey.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 5 October at 12 noon in the Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium.

Flowers or if preferred, donations directly to the Alzheimer's Society in memory of Pauline. All enquiries to Heart of England Co op Funerals, 46 Kenpas Highway, Coventry, CV3 6BP, Tel. 02476 411806

Peter H.WALDEN

Peter H.WALDEN
Peter H.WALDEN


Peter H. Walden formerly of Whitestone, Nuneaton, passed away on 6 September 2021 in Mahachai, Thailand at the age of 67.

A memorial reception will be held on October 4th 2021, 2:30pm at The Chase Hotel, Nuneaton for any friends and family who wish to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/phwalden

Saturday, September 25

Charles Anthony BATES

(Tony) Passed peacefully away on Sunday 5 September 2021.

Will be sadly missed by loving family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, at 10.30am on Friday 1 October 2021.

Family flowers only, and donations to The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust. More details from Coventry Co-op Funeralcare, Lower Holyhead Road Tel:02476225826.

Henry HARRIS

Henry HARRIS
Henry HARRIS


Beloved husband of Annette, dearly loved father of Margaret, David and Steven, adored grandad to Naomi, Kerrie and Anthony and a loving great grandad.

Passed away peacefully 16 September 2021 aged 89 years. Funeral service to be held at 10.30am Monday 11 October in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only.

Donations if desired made payable to WNAA Air Ambulance to Henry Isons, 188 Allesley Old Road, Coventry CV5 8GJ or on line via funeral-notices.co.uk All Enquiries to Henry Isons tel 02476713643

Peter John WILD

Peter John WILD
Peter John WILD


Loving dad of Serena, Jo and Pete and a dearly loved father in law, grandad and great grandad. Reunited with his beloved wife Janet on 18 September 2021, aged 81 years.

The funeral service will take place at The Life Church, Bedworth on Wednesday 6 October 2021, at 3.15 pm followed by cremation at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton.

Donations if desired payable to Cancer Research UK in memory of Peter which 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.

Pauline HOWARTH

Neé Hallam Passed away on 14 September 2021 aged 73 years.

Wife of the late Bill, beloved mum of Kay, Richard, Ian and stepson Wayne, grandma to Ricky and Ryan, great-grandma to Penelope and will also be missed by Claire and Family.

Funeral Service to take place at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel on Wednesday 6 October at 3pm.

All welcome to join the family after the service at Stoke Private Club.

Family flowers only but donations if desired to The Air Ambulance Service may be made on the day, Enquiries to Heart of England Coop Funerals, Ansty Road Tel 02476 650619.

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