A much-loved barber has been remembered as Coventry families pay heartfelt tributes to much-missed members of the community. Derek Bull was well known from Misters on Albany Road in Earlsdon.
He frequented the Buffs Club, Gas Club and Merrick Lodge and kept a close eye on Coventry City FC, his family said.
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Death Notices
Heather Amery
(Née Pickstock) Heather Amery passed away at home on May 5, aged 87. A much-loved wife of the late Peter, loved mum of Louise and Sara, mother-in-law of Andy and Andy and friend to many.
Funeral to be held on June 5 at 1.30pm at Canley Crematorium in the Cannon Hill Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, payable to The British Heart Foundation in memory of Heather 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.
Dean Ball
Family would like to announce the sad passing of Dean Ball on May 3. Dean passed away peacefully at UHCW Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.
Funeral to be held on June 6 at 10am at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel. All are welcome to celebrate the life of Dean with the family at Broadstreet Rugby Club, 105 Rugby Road, Binley Woods, Coventry, CV3 2AX. Further information may be obtained from Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV1 3AX. Tel: 02476 225826.
Ian Barber
Ian Barber sadly passed away at home on April 11, aged 72, A dearly beloved husband of Vivienne, much-loved father of Jeanette, father-in-law of Paul, grandfather of Kieran and Kayleigh, brother of Neil, brother-in-law of Liz, Rachel, Sam, Netty, Marie, David, Maxeen and Michelle. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral was held on May 22 at 1.45pm at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel. Donations in memory of Ian to Dementia UK, if desired, may be left online at Funeral Notices. All enquiries to Henry Ison and Sons, 188 Allesley Old Road, Coventry, CV5 8GJ. Tel 02476 713643.
Gareth John Bayliss
Gareth John Bayliss passed away at home on April 8, aged 45. Son of Martin (Deceased) and Carol Bayliss. Brother to Martin and Ian.
Funeral was held on May 25 at 2.15pm at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel. All enquiries to Henry Ison and Son Funeral Directors. Tel: 02476 458665.
Derek Bull
(Bully) Derek Bull, of Coventry and then later Spain, passed away peacefully on May 16. A beloved father, grandfather, husband and brother. Derek was well known in Coventry for his barbers, Misters, in Albany Road, Earlsdon and prior to that Jacksons.
Over the years he frequented the Buffs Club, Gas Club, Merrick Lodge and The Gatehouse Tavern. He was a lover of golf and football, keeping a close eye on Coventry City and Leeds Utd. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Memorial was held on May 28 at 2pm at The Gatehouse Tavern, Hill Street, Coventry.
Alan Carter
Alan Carter sadly passed away on April 28, after a short illness. A beloved son of the late Bill and Mary, brother and brother-in-law to the late Gail and Steve, uncle to Luke and cousin to Karen, Jane and Corby. Alan will be sadly missed by his family, friends and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him
Funeral was held on May 23 at 3.15pm at Canley Crematorium, in the Charter Chapel. Donations to the MS Society, in honour of sister Gail. Further information may be obtained from Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV1 3AX. Tel: 02476 225826.
Andrew Ceney
Andrew Ceney passed away on April 27, aged 57. A beloved son of the late Barry and Pat, devoted husband to Karen, father to Amelia and grandfather to Jack-James and Gracie Mae. A much-loved brother to Dave and Denise, son-in-law of Alan and Pat and brother-in-law to Yvette, Wayne, Clare and Kay. A special uncle and friend to many.
Funeral to be held on May 30 at 2.15pm in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Make a Wish Foundation UK can be left in the donation box at the exit of the chapel. All enquiries c/o Franklin and Hawkins Family Funeral Directors, 333 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9DU. Tel: 024 7647 3000.
Roy John Cogley
Roy John Cogley passed away peacefully on May 7, aged 86. A dear husband to Cynthia, father to Peter, Nigel and Ian, granddad and great-granddad.
Funeral to be held on May 30 at 9.45am at St Giles Church, Exhall followed by cremation at Heart of England Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, payable to Cancer Research UK in memory of Roy 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.
Heather Constantinou
Heather Constantinou sadly passed away on April 14, aged 60.A dearly loved mother of Angelo and Donna.
Funeral was held on May 26 at 3pm in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Enquiries to A.J. Lloyd Funeral Directors, ‘The Old Barn,’ 656 Allesley Old Road, Coventry, CV5 8GB. Tel: 024 7627 4444.
Joseph Cottrell
Joseph Cottrell passed away peacefully on May 13, aged 90. A devoted husband of the late Jean, a loving dad to Ian and a much-loved papa to Olivia-Rose.
Funeral to be held on June 6 at 1pm at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, in aid of Birmingham Childrens Hospital may be sent c/o Devall and Son Funeral Directors or made online at www.devallandson.com. Devall and Son Funeral Directors, 1 Jubilee Crescent, Radford, Coventry, CV6 3EX. Tel: 024 7660 0649.
Peter Dawes
Peter Michael Dawes, late of Glen Parva, Leicester and Coventry, passed away peacefully on May 13 at Graan Abbey Care Home Enniskillen. A dearly loved husband of Susan, a devoted father to Ben (Susan) a much-loved grandfather to Emily, Amber, Keilan, and a dear brother to Roger and Trevor. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and the family circle. ‘At Rest.’
Funeral was held on May 17 at 12pm in Ballycassidy House Funeral Home. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research. Cheques should be made payable to W.T. Morrison Funeral Directors and sent to Ballycassidy House Funeral Home, 101 Killadeas Road, Enniskillen, BT942ES or online at wtmorrison.com.
Vena Donnelly
Vena Donnelly, formerly of Edward Bailey Close, passed away peacefully on April 29, aged 82. A beloved wife of the late Joe. A dearly loved mother, grandmother/nan, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
Funeral to be held on May 30 at 1.30pm at Corpus Christi RC Church, followed by interment at London Road Cemetery. Flowers to A. Pargetter and Son Ltd. Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry. CV1 4AE. Tel: 02476 223343.
June Sheila Dunn
June Sheila (Watkins) Dunn sadly passed away on April 30, at the age of 70, surrounded by family following a short illness. A much-loved wife to Robert, mother to Heather and Gareth and grandmother to Lesley, Paul, Emma, Eli and Heidi. A beloved sister to Ann, Linda, Alan and Paul.
Funeral was held on May 23 at 2.15pm at the Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, CV4 7DF. Family requests donations to Girlguiding. Details of this can be found here: Enquiries to Henry Ison and Sons, 76-78 Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1FQ.
Robert Bisp Evans
Robert Bisp Evans passed peacefully away at Warwick Hospital.
Funeral to be held on June 13 at 1pm at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in memory of Bob to West Midlands Ambulance Service. Address for the charity is Millennium Point, Waterfront Business Park, Waterfront Way, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1LX. Further information may be obtained from Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV1 3AX. Tel: 02476 225826.
Sydney Gibbs
Sydney Gibbs died peacefully on April 19, aged 91. Sydney will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him, especially by his wife Margaret, children Karen and Barrie, and granddaughter Yasmin.
Funeral was held on May 25 at 12pm at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel. Donations are welcome to the British Heart Foundation.
Pauline Ann Hall
It is with great sadness to announce the unexpected, peaceful passing of Pauline Ann Hall (Née Ingles). A much-loved wife to Pete, a loving mum to Lisa, James, Rachel and Lee, the best grandma ever to Jake, Lewis and Lily and a beloved sister to Roger and Jackie. Donations gratefully received for the Stroke Association.
Michael Robert Hollins
Michael Robert Hollins passed away peacefully on May 11, aged 81. A much-loved dad, yoyo (Grandad) and friend to many.
Funeral to be held on June 7 at 11.30am at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel. Floral tributes in memory of Michael may be sent care of J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd., Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.
Margaret Igoe
Margaret Igoe passed away peacefully on May 9, aged 90. A much-loved wife of the late Patrick, dearly loved mum of Margaret (Deceased) and Maureen, devoted nan of Dawn, Andrew, Kerry, Hayley, Leanne, Rachael and Danielle, sister, auntie and friend to many.
Reception into Christ the King R.C. Church, Westhill Road, Coundon, Coventry on May 22 at 6pm. Donations, if desired, payable to Cancer Research UK in memory of Margaret 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.
Peter Laurence Kay
Peter Laurence Kay was reunited with his late mum and dad Elsie and Derrick on May 1, aged 70. A dear brother to Janice, Laurence, Pauline (Deceased) and Jackie and a much-loved uncle to his nieces and nephews.
Funeral to be held on June 1 at 11.30am at St Laurences Church, Old Church Road, followed by a burial at Lentons Lane Cemetery. Any floral tributes or donations, if desired, payable to MND Association 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. Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.
William Linforth
William Linforth passed away peacefully and reunited with his beloved wife Evelyn on April 20, aged 83. A much-loved dad to David and Wendy, a loving grandad to Daniel, Josh, Dillon and Scarlet, a step-grandad to Bethany and Charlie-Ann and a very special great-grandad to Cassian.
Funeral was held on May 19 at 3.30pm at Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton. Donations, if desired, payable to Alzheimers Society in memory of William 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.
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Betty Marlow
Betty Marlow was reunited with her beloved husband Ivor on April 24, aged 94. A dearly loved mum of Ken and mother-in-law of Linda.
Funeral was held on May 26 at 3.30pm at Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton. Donations, if desired, payable to WNAA (Air Ambulance) in memory of Betty 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.
Michael Patrick McCormack
Michael Patrick McCormack passed away peacefully on May 2, aged 81. A much-loved husband of Christine, dearest father of Mark, Paul and Sharon, cherished pa of Ant and Maria, loving father-in-law, brother, uncle and a very dear friend to many. Michael, a local Coventry builder and owner of Coventry Fireplace Centre, will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Funeral was held on May 25 at 2pm at Rainsbrook Crematorium and Cemetery. Donations are welcome to Cancer Research.
Henry McCurry
(Pat) Henry McCurry, of Earlsdon, Coventry, passed away peacefully in Myton Hospice on May 9, aged 85. Born in Derry, Ireland. A former tool maker and building worker. He leaves behind his loving wife Betty (Elizabeth).
He will be sadly missed by his daughters Linda and Andrea and sons-in-law Martin and Paddy and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also by his stepson Royston and wife Bernadette. Pauline and Malcolm and all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is forever in our hearts.
Funeral to be held on June 5 at 3pm at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. No flowers but donations, if desired, for Myton Hospice to A. Pargetter and Son Ltd. Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry, CV1 4AE. Tel: 02476 223343.
Patricia McDonnell
(Née McLaughlin) Patricia McDonnell sadly passed away on May 6, aged 75. A beloved wife of Brian, loving mother of Karen, Kevin and Joanne, devoted granny to Eoin, Niamh, Erin, Conor, Grace and James and much-loved sister of Sheila (Deceased), Tom, Elizabeth and Maura. She will be greatly missed and may she rest in peace.
Funeral was held on May 26 at 1pm at St John Vianney RC Church, Mount Nod, Coventry, CV5 7GW. Donations can be made on behalf of Pat to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Charity to A. Pargetter and Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry, CV1 4AE. Tel: 02476 223343.
Marie Melody
(Frith) Marie Melody passed away peacefully on May 7. A beloved wife of Paul Frith, mother of Matilda and Ethan, daughter of Seamus and Kathleen Melody,
Requiem Mass was held on May 25 at 2.30pm at All Souls RC Church. Donations for Cancer Research UK to A. Pargetter and Son Ltd. Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry, CV1 4AE. Tel: 02476 223343.
John Edward Green
John Edward Green passed away on April 21, 2023, aged 84. A much-loved partner of Beryl, Father, Grandad and friend to many.
A celebration of his life was held on May 24 at 12.45pm at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Donations, if desired, to Rainbow Trust, Operation Smile and Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth via johnedwardgreen.muchloved.com. Further information may be obtained from Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV1 3AX. Tel: 02476 225826.
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