Each week people across the city pay tribute to their loved ones in the pages of the Birmingham Mail.
We have gathered the messages posted over the week commencing January 17 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 notices provide comfort to the nearest and dearest of those who have passed away.
Readers can view the death and funeral notices from the week commencing January 10 here.
You can also post your own announcements and notices to us via this website.
Monday, January 17
Robert MILSOM
We sadly announce the passing of a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
He died peacefully at home on January 13 after enduring several years of Parkinson's illness.
He was an extremely sensitive and kind-hearted, loving man who was devoted to his family, work and friends.
He worked as a trade union official, a lecturer and a solicitor in a career that always involved helping people and making long lasting friendships.
He was a great historian and was particularly interested in Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War. He taught many students right up to the University of 3rd Age a few years ago.
He will be forever in our hearts as we remember him with so much love and respect.
A joint Funeral for Robert and Paul will take place on Monday, January 31 at 1.30pm at Downing Place United Reformed Church in Cambridge.
There will be refreshments immediately after the Service. All welcome. Family and invited friends only will then attend Cambridge Crematorium for 4.30pm.
Family flowers only. Donations to Parkinson's Society and Shelter.
Doreen Francis NEWMAN
Passed away peacefully at the Beeches Nursing Home, Hayle, on January 6, 2022, aged 79.
She will be dearly missed by family and friends.
The funeral service will be held in celebration of her life at Treswithian Crematorium on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 11am.
Donations welcomed to The Sunrise Appeal, Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske. Penwith Funeral Services, 8 Boltern Rd, Marazion, TR17 0DL, tel: 01736 710642.
Tuesday, January 18
Carole June BROWN (nee Rollins)
Passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021, aged 78 years.
Beloved mother to Andrew and Stephen and a much loved grandmother to Emma, Mollie, Leo, Blake, Gabe and Sebastian.
Carole will be dearly missed by all her family and friends but never forgotten.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at Lodge Hill Crematorium on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 11.30am. Enquiries to Thomas Furber Funeral Directors on 0121 427 2233.
Jean GEEVES (nee Mullard)
Passed away peacefully December 26, 2021, aged 80 years.
A beloved sister, mother to Alison and Elizabeth and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother.
Funeral service to take place at Holy Trinity Church Amblecote, Stourbridge on January 25 at 1pm, followed by burial at Stourbridge Cemetery and wake at the Park Tavern, Kingswinford.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Compton Care. Colourful clothing preferred.
Carole SUMMERHAYES
Passed peacefully away on December 26, 2021, aged 83 years.
Wife of Malcolm, mum to Elaine, Judith and the late Keith. Nan to Ellie and Jamie.
Funeral at Robin Hood Crematorium on Friday, January 21 at 1pm.
Helen TARPLEE
Beloved mother and grandmother, a wonderful wife and carer to husband Raymond until his death in 2014.
A lifelong career in the NHS as a nurse, caring for hundreds of others with generosity and love.
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8 at Cedar Court Care Home in Cranleigh.
Funeral mass on Friday, February 4 at 10.45am at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church in Bramley.
Flowers and enquiries care of J Woodford Family Funeral Service, Dobbe House, Ewhurst Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7AA.
Michael MCHALE (Mick)
Passed away peacefully, in hospital, with family around him, on December 23, 2021, aged 55 years.
Loved and sadly missed by Rachel, his precious daughter, Fiona, sisters Sharon and Helen, niece and nephew Paula and Drew and all family and friends.
Requiem mass to take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on January 27 at 11am, followed by committal at Robin Hood Crematorium at 12.30pm.
Donations preferred, however flowers welcome. The family have chosen for donations for specific homeless projects connected to Washington Court c/o C Bastock Ltd, 67-71 Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull, B92 7HP.
Wednesday, January 19
Terence VAUGHAN
Aged 72 years, passed away on December 13, 2021.
Sadly missed by his sons Alex and Danny, brother John and all family and friends.
Funeral Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Sutton New Hall Cemetery at 10am.
Thursday, January 20
Corinna Georgett BASSETT
Passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022, aged 47 years.
She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service and burial at Woodlands Cemetery on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 12 noon.
Family flowers only, donations to Marie Curie Cancer Care. All enquiries c/o Co-op Funeral Care, tel: 0121 722 3469.
Anthony Donald Cyril Houghton HAWKESFORD (Tony)
Sadly passed away on December 15, 2021, aged 92.
Will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Robin Hood Crematorium at 2.30pm.
Wendy LOVELL
Sadly passed away on January 1, 2022, aged 78 years.
Much loved and dearly missed by her partner Reg, daughters Andrea and Samantha and grandson Jack and his fiancée Faye.
Funeral service to take place at Sutton Coldfield Crematorium on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 3.15pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations will be gratefully received for Guide Dogs For The Blind. Further enquiries to Daniel Ross Funerals on 0121 313 0054.
Beryl Joy MCCORMACK (Reeves)
Passed away peacefully on December 26, 2021, aged 90 years.
Devoted wife of the late John William McCormack and dearly loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Forever in our hearts.
Funeral cortege will leave Beryl's home at 10:40am. Funeral will be held at St Nicholas Church, Elmdon, B92 9EJ at 11am on January 31, 2022, followed by cremation at Robin Hood Crematorium at 12:30pm.
At Beryl's request, please do not wear black - football shirts or bright colours welcomed.
Flowers to be sent to home address or donations may be made to British Heart Foundation C/o William H Painter, 398 Yardley Road, South Yardley, B25 8LT.
Margaret Denise MILLWARD
Passed away on December 27, 2021, aged 73 years.
She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Yardley Crematorium on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 11.30am. Flowers welcome.
Ivan PETERS
Born Redruth 1938. Sadly passed away January 8, 2022 at Woodpeckers Nursing Home, Brockenhurst after a long illness.
Leaves wife Barbara, daughters Laura and Freya, grandchildren Archie and Ava.
Taught geography, history, coached cricket at Redruth County Grammar School from 1963 for 10 years. Played cricket for Redruth and county touring side and rugby.
Head of faculty for humanities teaching A-Level geography at St Austell 6th Form College from 1973 for 10 years.
Founding principal of Joseph Chamberlain 6th Form College in Birmingham, then principal of Queen Mary's 6th Form College, Basingstoke before retiring and spending ½ year in France and Sway. Then Brockenhurst for 15 years.
All enquiries to Maria Jones Funeral Directors, Brockenhurst, tel: 01590 622981.
Dorothy ROSE (Dot, née Cox)
Suddenly taken from us after a short illness at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on January 3, 2022, aged 87 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Alfred Rose and aunty of Roger Link and family.
She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Dorothy's funeral service will take place at Robin Hood Crematorium on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Alzheimer's Research UK may be sent care of R L Rea Funeral Directors Ltd., 17 Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, B61 7LL, tel: 01527 831723.
Marjorie Joan VERNON
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 9, 2022.
Loving wife to the late Ronald Vernon, mother to David, Gill and Jayne, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Funeral to be held at the West Suffolk Crematorium on January 28, 2022 at 2.30pm. The funeral will also be available online, these details can be accessed via the Hyde Chambers Funeral Directors, tel: 01284 769200.
Friday, January 21
Patricia BARTON (nee Cope, known as Pat)
Originally from West Bromwich the last 63 years in Birmingham.
Passed away on Boxing Day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, aged 82 years.
Loving wife of Derek, sister in law to Frank and Gill and aunty to numerous nephews and nieces.
Pat will be missed by all.
Funeral Service will take place at Robin Hood Crematorium Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 1pm.
Donations in her memory can be made to Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Phillip William HARRISON (Thai Phil)
Phil passed away suddenly on new years eve in Good Hope Hospital.
Gone too soon.
A celebration of Phil's life will be held at Sutton Crematorium, Tamworth Road, Sutton Coldfield on Thursday, January 27 at 9.50am.
Afterwards, at The Three Tuns, High Street, Sutton Coldfield. Enquiries can be made via Daniel Ross Funerals, Eachelhurst Road, Sutton Coldfield, enquiries@danielrossfunerals.co.uk.
Peggy HADLEY
Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022, aged 82.
Peggy will be sadly missed by her son Andrew, daughter Fiona, all her family and friends and by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Funeral service will take place on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lodge Hill Crematorium at 10.45am.
Flowers are welcome, donations if desired can be gifted directly to the RNLI, Royal British Legion or the Palliative Care Nurses.
Saturday, January 22
Diane Selina BAMBER
Beloved wife and mother, devoted sister, aunt, grandmother and invaluable friend, passed peacefully to sleep on December 26, 2021.
Family flowers only. Donations for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children if desired.
Contact family for funeral arrangements.
Sylvia Mary Ann MORGAN (known as Mary)
Of Northfield, Birmingham. Sadly passed away on December 28, 2021, aged 73 years.
A much loved mother and grandmother and loved by all who knew her.
Funeral service to be held on Friday, January 28 at Lodge Hill Crematorium at 12.15pm. Care of Hickton Family Funeral Directors, 2 Curdale Road, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 4HB, 0121 478 1200.
Eric SIMPSON
December 28, 2021, aged 83.
Former cooper at M&B's, head swimming coach at Oldbury swim club, Worcester swim club, City of Birmingham and Fox Hollies Masters.
Funeral Seven Hills Crematorium, Ipswich, February 18 2.15pm.
Geoffrey TAYLOR
Sadly passed away on January 11, 2022, aged 95 years.
Geoff will be sadly missed by his daughter Barbara and son Michael, all the family and everyone who knew him.
The funeral mass will be taking place on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Our Lady and St Brigid's Church, Northfield at 10am, followed by interment at Lodge Hill Cemetery at 11.30am.
Donations may be made in memory of Geoff for Animal House Rescue.
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